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Clones Notes

April 17th, 2014

Easter Greetings: to all our members from near and far.  We welcome home those that have travelled to be with their families, and wish them a safe journey.

Division 2 Final takes place on Sunday week in Croke park, the club would encourage everyone to get their tickets with our Juveniles main sponsor SuperValu Clones.  Ticket prices are €20 for terrace and stand.  They’ll be €25 on the day so you’ll have the price of an Easter Egg too.

County Success: Comhghairdeas mór to Ella Daly and Conor Reilly from LargyCollege who were awarded scholarships to Coláiste Bhride Rann na Feirste this summer.  They beat off stiff opposition as there were only ten scholarships available.  A right of passage for any young teen, taitneamh a bhaint as é! enjoy it.

Easter Camps:  last few days to book your place at this years Easter camp, this was a phenomenal success last year, suitable for 5 to 12 year olds.  There’s a free hoodie for every child, the cost is €40 per child, €35 for second child or more there after.  Our future club and county stars are out there! mol na h’oige agus tiocfaidh siad.  Book your place with Joanne, Phelim or directly with Paul O’Connor on 0868374827.

Seniors: St. Tiarnach’s Pk on Saturday evening was the location for a greta game of football against Cremartin.  Cremartin got of to a flyer with the away team leading by four points with 25 minutes gone, points by Fintan Kelly and Daragh Holland brought the deficit to two points and at HT Clones 0:06 Cremartin 0:08.  Half time team talk must’ve been good as Clones came out with renewed impetus; Clones drew level and soon took the lead by a solitary score.  It was the kind of game where a goal for either side would decide it.  This goal fell to Clones, a great ball was played in by Sarto Quigley, ball dynamite then left the boot of Fintan Kelly and Clones held onto this advantage until the final whistle. Clones 1:13 Cremartin 0:13, Colin McCaughey, Ben Daly, Micheál Treanor, Paul Connolly, Fintan Kelly (1:02), Paul Shiels, Daragh Graham, John McDonald, Ethan Audley, Cian O’Connor (0:01), Daragh Holland (0:01), David Freeman (0:01), Sarto Quigley, Emmo McEntee (0:01), Adrian Alford(0:07).  Subs used James MacElwain, Ciaran Kelly.  Our next big game was against Tyholland on Wednesday 16th, match report next week.  Training continues every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday.  There continues to be strong numbers at training and the competition for places on the team is fierce.

Reserves: Our Next Game is away to Killanny on Wednesday April 23rd.

U21’s:  The club U21’s continue to train with the seniors, there are no competitive games until July, challenge games are being organised currently by their mentor Daragh Holland.

Minors’:  Last season’s Division 3 double champions’ season began away to Clontibret on Tuesday last, St. Tiarnachs took a while to get going, and Clontibret looked very good.  In what was an enthralling game with end to end football it ended as it started with the sides level on Clontibret 3:10 St.Tiarnachs 3:10.  Team Cory McAree, Daragh McDermott, Kevin Reilly, Joe Gavan, James Leonard, Ben Daly, Matthew McElvaney, James MacElwain, Eoin McQuaid, Dermot Gleeson, Micheal Tierney, Micheal Morgan, James Mealiff, Ryan Rooney. Subs Used Chris Cadden, David Jelistratous, Kevin Carlie, Conal Beggan, Luke Reihill & Jordan O’Dowd.  Tuesday’s game against Truagh was called off and training continues this Thursday.    

U16’s things couldn’t be looking better for or U16’s who sit on top of the table following a comprehensive win over Tyholland, their next game is away to Killeevan on Thursday, and with a lot of these players going to the Largy together the lads have been really looking forward to it.

Under14’s training continues every Tuesday in Killeevan.  The Under 14 team take on Tyholland in Killeevan on Saturday.  Thanks to all the parents and supporters who attend the games.

Under12’s Big game this Saturday is against Scotstown in Scotshouse at 1:15.

Under 8’s &Under 10’s training is again on Wednesday evening.  Have you seen the posters for the Easter camp? A note to all players and parents that mouth-guards are now compulsory for all matches and training, they’re as important as the boots so na dearna sibh dearmad (Don’t Forget).

Club DVD:  Recently at the dinner dance we launched the DVD “5 CountyTitles and an All Ireland Success”, which commemorates the fantastic achievements of last season.    These are available from Joanne for €15 each or two for €20.

Lotto: Numbers drawn on Monday night, 1,6,27&29. Jackpot €5,700. NO WINNER. Lucky Dip winners, Micheál Treanor Fitzpatrick Sq., Ann Tierney Altertate, Adienne Dolan, Jason McGeady Beechgrove, Niall McCormack, 5Carn Dún.  Sellers Prize Micheál Treanor. Next Draw in Tower Bar on Tuesday.  Thanks again to all or sellers and buyers.    

Birthday greetings to Brendan Tynan who celebrated a big birthday at the weekend.  He enjoyed himself immensely and I’m sure he felt his age when Monday morning came around.

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