Toome Club Notes 13.07.2023
U11’s: The U11s will play in the Spring League final in St Victors Park – Toome on Friday 14th July, at 7:30pm against Rockcorry, please come along and support these young ballers.
U7s: Blitz in St Victors Park – Toome on Saturday 15th July, at 9:30am.
U18’s: The under 18 amalgamation team Óglaigh Naomh Buach (Toome/Corduff) were unfortunate to come off second best in the Division 3 League Final on Thursday last 6th July. Conditions were tough and Sean’s had a good gameplan they stuck with and it worked, an entertaining game with some great football on display.
Championship: The draw for the 2023 Intermediate Championship was completed on Monday 3rd July, Toome were drawn out in Group 1 along with Carrickmacross (seeded), Killanny, Sean McDermotts and Emyvale. Save the dates (all dates subject to change and are the weekend of the date shown): 13th August – Toome v Sean’s; 20th August – Emyvale v Toome; 27th August – Bye; 9th September Toome v Carrickmacross; 16th September – Killanny v Toome. #BeThe16thMan.
Intermediate League: Toome played Clones in a away fixture on Saturday last, 8th July. This was a great team performance where every man gave his all. Conditions were superb with just a slight breeze. Both teams gave it their all and this was a tough match played in good spirits. Toome were down to 17 available players with injuries and unavailable players, Liam McCooey suffered an early injury and we wish him a speedy recovery, this left a lot for the team to do, this is where grit and determination come in as every man was red faced heading in at the break and again at the final whistle. Toome took their scores well creating open space and bursting through at pace, James was on point with his frees and the backs put in a solid performance despite a goal conceded. This was the win that was needed and this means Toome will face Monaghan Harps on Tuesday 25th July in the relegation play off in St Victors Park at 7:30pm. FT Score: Toome 1:14 – 1:12 Clones. Toome would like to extend well wishes and a speedy recovery to James Mealiff who landed badly and was taken off. Please be sure to come along to show your support in what is a must win game. #BeThe16thMan.
Juvenile Training: The juveniles (4 – 11 years) continue to develop their skills with training each Tuesday evening at 6:30pm on the main field, see you all there.
Please spread the word to your friends, family, neighbours and relations, new children are always very welcome. Thanks to all our coaches/mentors who give their time so generously.
Gaelic 4 Mothers&Others: Please be sure to let friends and neighbours know of our Mothers&Others training, this continues each Thursday at 7:00pm in St Victors Park. The Gaelic 4Mothers&Others initiative sees women playing Ladies Gaelic Football in a fun, non-competitive and social environment. New members are joining each week so please spread the word, if you are interested, please contact Andrea Quinn on 087 678 6560.
Topsoil Wanted: Topsoil Wanted for Field Development. The Club is looking for topsoil to finish off the dressing of the banks along the walking track and for the extended pitch area. If you can assist or know of any topsoil available please get in contact with Eoghan Donaghy on 087 971 9810
Volunteers: If you would like to help the Club in any way at all, please get in touch with either Club Chairperson – Gene Cumiskey on 087 918 6629 or Club Secretary – Ryan McMahon on 087 743 1970. We really need the help in many areas, lining of the field, match day assistance, car parking, photography, announcing, live score updates, cleaners, servers, turnstile operators, score board operator, etc. If it is at all possible, that you can give to give the Club a few hours here and there please get in touch, we need your help especially if we are to succeed, this is all our Club and remember many hands make light work.
Astro Pitch: Pitches available for hire, if you would like to make a booking, please call on 089 965 1828 to secure your slot.
Development Works: Work is slow and tedious at present and our volunteers are giving as much as they can, the concrete plinth is progressing well with over half the pitch completed with new footpaths and walkway along the astro side and dressing rooms. and we will be moving on to the field perimeter fence mesh next, great work was done at this past week by, Eoghan Donaghy, Mark McMahon. If you can give any time at all it would be greatly appreciated. Please get in touch with either Club Chairperson – Gene Cumiskey on 087 918 6629 or Club Secretary – Ryan McMahon on 087 743 1970. We appreciate the efforts that everyone has shown and welcome any help that you can offer, remember this is all our club. #ÁrgClub
Monaghan: Wishing the Monaghan Team and Management all the very best of luck for the All Ireland semi-final fixture against Dublin this Saturday 15th July at 5:30pm.
News: If you have any news to be included in the Club notes please get in touch through social media or via any committee member.
