Platinum Tanks RFL League Division 2 Round 2 Last Saturday the 26th of March Drumhowan reserves made the journey to Tyholland where they took on the locals. It was a definitely a case of two halves as Drumhowan led by 7 points at half time with the score at 3-3 to 1-2 despite playing against a strong wind. Ciaran Deery scored two goals for the second week in a row with Club secretary Paul Mc Guirk securing the third. The points were scored by Dermot Mooney and the midfield pairing of JP O Neill and Dean Mooney with Dean’s score a noteworthy one 40 metres out from the outside of the boot.
The home side came into the game a lot more in the 2nd half exerting a whole lot of pressure and restricted Drumhowan to two pointed frees by Mark Mc Cabe. However that was just about enough as Drumhowan just managed to hold out to win on a full time scoreline Drumhowan 3-5 Tyholland 1-10Team and Scorers: Cormac Duffy, Niall Duffy, Conor Duffy, James Mc Elearney, Paddy Markey, Dermot Mooney 0-1 , Micheal Duffy, John Paul O’ Neill 0-1,Dean Mooney 0-1, Mark Mc Cabe 0-2(2f), Kieran Mc Elroy, Mikey Daly, Patrick Mulligan, Ciaran Deery 2-0, Paul Mc Guirk 0-1 Subs used Marty Smyth for James Mc Elearney, Mark Ross for Paul Mc Guirk and Ronan Duffy for Dean Mooney
The Bs are out once again this Saturday 2nd April at 6.30pm in Páirc Mhic Eoin when Seán Mc Dermotts the early table toppers are the visitors.
Scór Sinsir All Ireland Final – good luck to Drumhowan’s Quiz Team who make the long trip to Killarney on Saturday morning where they take part in the All – Ireland Final of the Scór Quiz. Beir bua to Anthony Brennan, Aidan Doherty, Patrick Duffy and Noel Duffy. Also good luck to Emyvale Set Dancers and Truagh’s Léiriú Group who also go in search of All Ireland Glory.
Minor Football League Division 1 – next Tuesday the 5th of April the St. Patrick’s minors start their league campaign with a trip to near neighbours Aughnamullen with a throw in time of 6.30pm
Gerry’s Prepared Veg U16 Division 1 – the u16s start their league campaign this Thursday 31st March (tonight) at 6.30pm with an away game to Monaghan Harps
Gerry’s Prepared Veg U14 Division 3 Drumhowan 3-10 Clontibret 1-9 The boys opened their campaign with a hard fought win over Clontibret in very difficult conditions on Saturday last . Both teams had to leave the pitch at one stage due to very heavy rain and hailstones. Next up is Cremartin at home on Saturday week the 9th of April
Gerry’s Prepared Veg U12 Spring League – The U12’s have their second game of the season this Saturday away to Toome at 2pm. All players should be in Toome for 1-30pm and remember to bring their gum shield.
U8 & 10 – These teams had their first match of the season on Easter Monday in Aughnamullen. The under 10 game was a close and exciting affair with both teams producing some good football. Next match for this team is on Monday evening next in Drumhowan at 7pm against the Clontibret, Cremartin, Doohamlet Community Games team. The club also fielded a youthful under 8 side who tried hard against a stronger Aughnamullen side. Thanks to Aughnamullen for 2 good sporting games.
U6 – This group resumes on Monday evening 4th April at 7pm- Any new players are very welcome. Also any parent willing to help out would be appreciated. Under 8 training also now takes place on Monday evenings at 7pm.
Friends of Drumhowan – the yearly subscription is now due. We would encourage families and players to bring the fee to training where it will be collected. Remember this has to be submitted to be a fully paid up member and if a playing member you need to pay to be insured.
Drama – remember there is still 2 more nights of the Tullycorbet Drama “Widow’s Paradise” on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of April at 8pm. The Kingscourt Players also visit Drumhowan Community Centre on Sunday April 10th to perform the hilarious comedy ” Crisis at the Clinic”