Senior Team: One thing is for sure, following the Toome senior team is proving to be hard on the heart! After needing a replay and extra time to overcome Drumhowan, we hoped that we might make easier work of the next round. Being drawn to play Blackhill soon dashed those hopes, and the game billed as ‘El Clasico’ by some of the younger fans provided plenty of entertainment. Blackhill raced into an 8-0 lead, leaving things looking ominous at that stage. We fought back however, and a 45 scored by Gavin opened our account. A goal from the penalty spot by Gary Wilson restored our hopes, the sides then swapped points, ours coming from a brilliant effort from young Ryan Murphy. We kicked on in the second half, and could easily have snatched the victory, but on balance, we couldn’t complain that the match finished in a draw. Another replay awaits us, time and date to be confirmed. Our next league is the short trip to Oram on Sunday 22nd at 3:30pm.

Rounders: Rounders for ladies starts next Monday evening at 7pm in Toome! Ladies of all ages are invited to take part in a fun way to keep fit! Contact Irene for further details.

Monaghan Minors: Best wishes to Sean McMahon and the Monaghan minor team in their Ulster Championship quarter final against Tyrone this Saturday in Newry at 7pm.

Club Gear: The club are launching a range of Toome gear in conjunction with O’Neills comprising Polo Shirts – €40, T-shirts – €22, Kids Hoodies – €45, Adult Hoodies – €50, Children’s Jackets – €50,  Adults Jackets – €55, Club Jersey €30-€45 and in a bold move, Ladies Jersies €30-€45! We will have samples of the gear available at under 8 & 10 training on Saturday mornings at 11am, and under 12 & 14 training on Mondays at 7pm. It will also be up on the Facebook and Twitter pages. The gear is attractive and of very good quality, and will ensure that we will all look the part! Margaret Donaghy is taking orders 087-7591240. It is strictly payment on order to ensure prompt delivery.

Reserves: The reserve championship game against Clontibret is down for decision on Tuesday 24th June at 7:45pm.

Cúl Camp: Toome are delighted to have been chosen to host a Cul Camp this yearfrom 30th June to 4th July. Cost is €55, 2nd child €45, 3rd/4th child €0. For more information, contact Irene/Ciaran or Paul O’Connor on 086-8374827.

Under 14s: Had a good away win in the championship semi final last Thursday evening against St Tiarnachs Sarsfields in Killeevan, Aghabog await us in the final!

Team: Cian McEneaney; Peter McGinn, Eoghan Gorman; Shane McGeough, Sean Callan; Kevin Tibby, Eoghan Watters; Patrick McMahon, James McMahon; Matthew Carolan, Andrew Connolly; Liam Murphy. The same opposition travel to Toome in the league this Thursday evening (19th) for a 7:30 throw in.

Under 12s: Had a tough start to the league away to Aughnamullen, the youngsters all played well to win in the end by 8-5 to 2-12. Red Thomas McMahon was the hero of the day with 4 well taken goals. We welcome Sean McDermotts to Toome this Saturday at 12pm.

Under 10s and Under 8s: Training every Saturday morning at 11:00. Everybody welcome, for what is an entertaining hour of football! The under 8s hosted a very exciting blitz last Saturday, which was enjoyed by all.

Nursery Games: Toome Nursery Games for U-6’s continues every Friday at 6.30pm in Toome Centre. New members are very welcome, so come along and join in the fun.

AstroTurf: For bookings on our 3G all-weather facility contact Louis @ 087-6503826.

Lotto: No winner of the jackpot this week, numbers 5,6,8,12. Lucky Dip Winners: Colleen Friskey, Eugene McArdle, Irene Connolly, Pat Lappin, Eileen McMahon. Next Week’s Jackpot is €2500.

Deepest Sympathy: To the McArdle family on the death of Bonnie McEvoy, Dundalk.