Dr Ward Cup: Blackhill were defeated last Saturday evening by Clones in the final round of the league. Clones 1-14 Blackhill 0-11. The team will now travel to Toome on Sunday to take on the host in the semi final of this competition with a throw in time of 2.30pm. Best of luck to all of our players and management.

Juveniles: Huge congratulations to the Under 8 team who impressed the large crowd in attendance at the Junior final with their performance displaying a lot of skill. There was a marked progression from this time last year and praise must go to the boys and girls, their parents and their coaches – Anthony, Lucy, Kieran, Martin & Michelle for all the effort put in throughout the year.

Go Raibh Míle Maith Agaibh: A heartfelt thank you to all the clubs throughout the county who offered us kind words in the past few weeks following on from our success. Battles on the field often lead to friendships off it and that makes the GAA what it is.

Emerald’s Weekly Draw: 1^st Fionnula Lennon, Latton. 2^nd Bella O’ Neill, Knockcarrick, Annyalla. 3^rd Janice Cullen, The Willows, C’Blayney.

Sympathy: The club extends its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Sarah Duffy, Luton, England. (Neé McKenna, from The Cresent). Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas sioraí dí.