Alpha Lotto – Results for last Sunday nights draw were L,X,N,Z. There was no winner. Lucky Dip winners Karen & Amy Johnson, Magherarney, McMahon Bros, Killycoonagh, Paddy Toal, Anaghmartin, Philly Toal, Magherarney, Pearse Murphy, Naghill, Paul & Aisling Hand, Maple Grove.Congratulations and thanks to all our supporters and sellers. Next Sunday jackpot will be €5,900. We would encourage all of you to participate in the Lotto and spread the word among your family and friends. If you are not in you can’t win.

 

Under 12s’: Eire Og Under 12s’ continued on their winning ways with a comprehensive victory over their near neighbours Killeevan in Railway Park on Saturday last. Played in cold but otherwise excellent conditions, the first period was closely contested by both sides. Eire Og drew first blood but Killeevan replied immediately and held a one point lead half way through the first period. Eire Og finished the period the better and went in holding a two point lead on the scoreline of 0-4 to 0-2. Both sides played nice passages of football in the “non-competitive” period that followed.  The beginning of the third period is where our lads took a firm grip on the game with a run of 10 unanswered points many of them of the highest order from distance. During this period our defence kept the Killeevan attack very quiet conceding only one point in the final twenty minutes. Eire Og finished the period as they began it with another run of well take points to leave the final winning margin convincing if a little flattering. With two wins under their belt now this group are progressing nicely under the stewardship of Mike Hamill and Gary McCaffrey. The panel on duty for Eire Og on Saturday was Lauren Brady,Oisin Burke,Michael Cadden,Dylan Corley,Conal Duffy,Caolan Gavan,Liam Hamill,Hannah Hughes,Gary Kerr,Patrick Lambe,Kyle McAree,Matthew McBride,Oisin McElroy,Ben Monahan,Fearne Monahan and Ciara Smyth.

 

Gransha Girls: Well done to the Gransha NS girls team who made it all the way to the Mini-Sevens semi-final before bowing out narrowly to Latton. They girls representing the school were Eva Connolly,Aine Deery,Ruth Madden.Aishling McAdam,Jasmin McCann,Katie McQuaid,Fearne Monahan,Abbey Scott and Catherine Sheridan.

 

Gransha Boys: Best of luck to the boys team from Gransha NS who are through to the finals of the boy’s Mini-Sevens on Friday. They made it to this stage as a result of winning their qualifying group played in Threemilehouse on Monday last. Their first game resulted in a narrow win over Threemilehouse. They followed this up with a comprehensive victory over Gael Scoil Ultain, setting up a local derby with Magherarney knowing that a win would qualify them for the finals. After a sporting encounter the bragging rights rested with the Gransha lads. It will take an even bigger effort on Friday to claim the title but these lads are well capable of doing just that.  Members of the Scoil Mhuire Gransha team are Michael Cadden,Caolan Gavan,Rigan Graham,Nathan McCabe,Stephen McCluskey,Conor McElwain,Calum McGinn,Ben Monahan and Brendan Reilly.

 

Ladies Under 14s‘: We had our first outing of 2014 with the long trip to Magheracloone on Monday evening last. The girls dug deep to eke out a 2-3 to 1-4 victory over the home team on a wet and soggy playing surface. So a very satisfying start to our season. Training continues on Friday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30pm, with our next game being at home to Castleblaney on Mon. April 7th at 6:45pm.

 

Ladies Under 16s’: The Under 16s’ begin their 2014 campaign with the short trip to Killeevan on Thurs. April 10th with the game starting at 6:45pm.

 

Ladies Minors: The Minors have their opening game of the year to-night (Thurs) with another long trip to the south of the county to face Corduff with a 6:45pm throw in.

 

Ladies Reserves: The Reserve team have the third outing of their campaign with an away game against Doohamlet at 12 noon on Sunday April 6th.

 

Ladies Registration: All Registration forms need to be completed and returned by the next training session for your team.

 

Gum Shields: Gum shields must be worn by all girls during training and games. This is a rule nationally. As there are insurance complications the situation is No Gum Shield—No Game,No Exceptions. They are available for a small fee from the club..

 

Boys U-14 League: Play their second game in the league on Saturday at 12noon. Clontibret will provide the opposition, Start time is 12noon.

 

Boys U-16 League: Eire Og u-16’s open their league campaign tonight (Thursday) with a home game against Carrickmacross in Smithboro. Throw in time 6.30pm. All support welcome.

Mens Reserves – Eire Og entertained Aughnamullen on Sunday last in the Div 2 League. Both teams came into the game on the back of 100% records – having won their opening 2 games. From the start it was obvious that Eire Og would have their work cut off to take anything from this contest. Aughnamullen were sharper, more focussed and stronger in most positions on the field. However having said that only 2 points separated the teams at the halfway mark, Eire Og’s forwards lived off scraps. The 2^nd half was to see Aughnamullen put the game beyond doubt with 3 unanswered goals. Final Score Eire Og 1-06 Aughnamullen 4-16. Next game is away to neighbours Sean McDermotts on Saturday evening at 7pm. Team: Adrian Flynn, Darren McMahon, Sean Flynn, Shane Ward, Christopher McGorman, Conor Toal, Niall Cadden, Fergal Sheridan, Donal Tierney, Ryan Sherlock, Ollie Treanor, Michael Tierney, Seamus Bell, Subs: Declan Doran, Aidan Leonard.

Clothes Collection – The club are collecting old clothes on Saturday April 26^th from 10am til 2pm at the football field. If you have bags of old clothes, please bring them along to Railway Park at this time. The club sells on these clothes and all monies raised will go towards club funds – keeping our facilities in tip top shape; buying jerseys, balls and other equipment; and registering our teams for the year. Your support would be appreciated.

Gransha NS: Scoil Mhuire Gransha Parents Association are holding a fund-raising Cycle Run on Sun. April 13th. This event will start from the school at Stonebridge. Registration is from 9am with the start at 10am. Refreshments will be provided along the route and also in the school at the finish. There are two routes, one of 50k and for the serious enthusiasts a 100k route. The entry fee is a modest €10, with all monies going to the school.

St. Mary’s National School, Magherarney – The Parents’ Association of St. Mary’s National School, Magherarney, are holding the annual fund-raising “Race Night” and Annual Raffle on Saturday 12^th of April 2014 in the Skule Inn Smithboro. Main sponsor for the event is Clones Credit Union. Prizes included for the raffle:  Two Garth Brooks Tickets and bus to/from Concert (Sponsor by McGormans Windows and Rice Coaches), 200 euro Fitzpatrick Fuels Voucher, 2 All Ireland semi-final tickets,  Blue Dolphin 6 month Free Bin Collection, Pamper Hamper 150euro, Paddy Rehill Car service 150 euro, 1 Months Gym Membership Four Seasons, Specsavers Designer Sunglasses. Ticket sellers will be calling to houses shortly or are available at the school or call (047) 57203 or any committee member. Tickets cost 10 euro per ticket. Your support would be much appreciated in order to help finance the development and upkeep of our school.