Cúchulainn CLG, An Mullach Bán
DINNER DANCE
Over 150 members and supporters descended upon the clubrooms on Friday night for the 2015 Dinner Dance. One of the largest crowds in recent years were treated to a delicious meal from our very own Collette Byrne who has recently launched her new catering business. Next there were performances from our Ulster Champion Moya Strain & our Instrumental Group who picked up the Armagh crown. Moya, along with Miceal Muckian on box, Tomas Muckian on guitar, Niamh & Fionn Downey on whistle & bodhrán and the youngest member, Tomás Ó Ceallaigh on fiddle were commended for their wonderful achievements over the previous twelve months and the joy that they have brought to our club and community. Chairman Ciaran Ferris then acknowledged both acts with a presentation.
There was success on the camogie field in 2015 with the U16 team winning their league undefeated and championship. Laura Leonard collected the trophies on behalf of herself and co-captain Briege McParland, before all of the girls picked up their winners medals. Janine McKinley and Paula McParland were deserved winners of the joint Player-of-the-Year award. The Senior Player of the Year was a very popular choice with everyone in attendance, as Charlie presented the Stephen O’Hare Perpetual Cup to Lisa Grant.
Unfortunately a prior engagement meant that one of our guests of honour; All-Star Mairead Tennyson, was unable to attend the presentations. Senior Ladies Player of the Year was another popular choice with star goalkeeper Ellen McVerry being awarded the Doreen Tennyson Memorial Trophy for her exploits in a pulsating campaign for the ladies in their first year since their reformation. Caroline O’Hare, who unfortunately was in England on the night was recognised for her wonderful achievement of being named Division II County Player of the Year. The girls had a wonderful campaign, only losing out in a replay in the County Final and the team recognised the effort put in by Colm, Kieran and Adel with a presentation.
The presentations concluded with Men’s Football. Niall Strain & Eamonn O’Coinn, two exciting prospects within our club were named joint Player of the Year. Gerry McParland, along with chairman Ciaran Ferris then presented Ciaran Grant with Senior Footballer of the Year. Ciaran was outstanding all over the pitch last season and finished as top scorer. MC Benny Tierney reminisced about his last gasp winner from 55 yards in the final game of the year. Unfortunately Ciaran picked up a nasty injury in a challenge game on Sunday morning, and everyone wishes him a speedy recovery.
Hall of Fame was next on the agenda, with Ciaran Ferris making the presentation on behalf of the McCreesh family. Kevin Murphy was duly recognised for his fifty-plus years of service to GAA in Mullaghbawn, in playing and non-playing roles. Kevin has dedicated himself to improving our club and continues to be an asset to the entire community. It was great to see our Club President John Crawley in attendance to make the presentation of the Pat Kelly/ Club Person of the Year award, along with Karen Daly. Maura Quinn, who has worked tirelessly over the years to improve the financial standing of our club, was fittingly recognised for her dedication and hard work. Maura was described as the glue that continues to keeps our club together and an irreplaceable asset.
The presentations concluded with a word of thanks to our sponsors, secretary and everyone who supported the club’s fundraising events since last year, before Keep er’ Country kicked off the entertainment. Thanks to the boys for the wonderful music. Benny Tierney was on top form as usual and continues to set our Dinner Dance apart from the rest with his hilarious, unique style as compere. It doesn’t go unnoticed. Finally thanks to everyone who dedicated time and effort into the organisation of the event, Shanroe Photography for capturing the night and indeed everyone who made the effort to attend the event.
SENIOR LADIES
The league commences with a home game against Dorsey Emmets on Wednesday, April 1st @6.45pm. The ladies then travel to Granemore the following Saturday, April 4th before taking on Forkhill at home on Wednesday, April 29th.
UNDERAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Underage Championship draws for 2015 were made during the week. Our Minor Team have been drawn in the preliminary round against Pearse Óg, with the winners facing St Patrick’s in the quarter-final. Our Under16’s will face the winners of Carrickcruppen and Grange in the quarter-final. Our Under14’s will take on Brian Borus in the first round and if they are fortunate enough to progress will then meet Carrickcruppen in the last eight. This gives a great incentive to keep up the good work in training lads, best wishes for the months ahead!
MEMBERSHIP 2015
Thanks to everyone who has already registered as a player and/or member for 2015. Anyone who missed the registration events can collect a form from Spar and give it to any committee member/team manager with the appropriate fee. Deadline for registration is March 23rd. Adult Membership is £25 & Insurance is £30. Under-18 Membership is £10 & Insurance is £5. Senior Citizens & Student Membership is £15. Family Membership (2 Adults & 2 Children) is available for £50 (+£5 per child for Insurance).
ST MARY’S PS FUNDRAISER
All committee members are asked to assist with the setting up of tables in our clubrooms for St Mary’s Primary School Fundraiser ‘Come Dine with me’ which takes place next Saturday night from 10pm in the clubrooms. Set-Up will take place on Thursday evening from 8pm. St Mary’s are in the process of launching their new website and you can give their new facebook page a like to keep up to date with everything going on the website. A link can be found on the Mullaghbawn CLG page.
UNDERAGE HURLING
Our young hurling stars travelled to Lurgan at the weekend for a blitz. Stephen made the point of thanking Patrick Murphy for his help with the supervision of the children. Check out ‘Mullaghbawn Underage Hurling’ on facebook to keep up to date with training or any other important notices that Stephen has to share.
BIG BREAKFAST
Not long to go now until the first Big Breakfast of 2015 on Sunday, March 29th. Spread the word and let’s make this the biggest one yet!
PILATES
Pilates continues every Monday night in the clubrooms @7-8pm. Contact Claire on 078 89166065 for further details.
SECOND HAND CLOTHING
Having a clear out? All second hand clothing donations are greatly appreciated. You can still leave bags to the clubrooms or arrange collection by contacting Bernie on 30888015.
BINGO & CARDS
Cards continue on Wednesday @ 8.30pm in the upstairs lounge. Bingo starts downstairs @ 9.00pm, also on Wednesday. Everyone is welcome.
CLUB MULLAGHBAWN
Club Mullaghbawn is a fantastic way to contribute to the development of our club. Your contribution of £10 or £20 per month will help to raise much needed funds.
Lotto Results – Feb 22nd
Numbers: 1, 3, 14, 22
No Jackpot Winner
Match 3 Winner: Charlie McEvoy (Drumintee)
Sellers Prize: Maura Quinn & Michael Crawley
Next week’s Jackpot: £3650 on Mar 01st
St Michael’s GFC
Senior Team
The Senior Team have got their season underway with 2 challenge games in 6 days. Last Sunday they hosted Monaghan team, Killiney in Newtown. In very wet conditions St.Michaels grinded out a one point win. Then we hosted Ballymacnab on Friday night past again in very blustery conditions, and again winning by the slimmest of margins after a tight finish in which Neil O’Rourke was shown the dreaded black card for a mistimed tackle. At this stage of the year the result is not as important as getting the team to gel and establish a style of play, though it is nice to get that winning habit and hopefully this will continue into the start of the league.
Club Dinner Dance
The Club Dinner dance took place on Saturday Night in the Rural Community Hall. This was a fantastic night for the club, with everyone feeling right at home in the new building and a nice meal provided by McEntee caterers, what better way to celebrate our year. The Senior Player of The Year was well deserved by Aidan Quinn. Francis Hughes was recognized as Most Improved Player and Louise Lenagh was a unanimous choice for The Club Person of The Year. There are many people to Thank for the success of this event, the committee and volunteers who prepared the hall from early on saturday, those who done the bar, and those who cleaned on Sunday, this is all very much appreciated by the club. Also, sincere thanks to our sponsors Todays Local, Spar, Cosy, Sheer Elegance, Number 1 Salon, Irwins, Floral Expressions Keady
Underage
Any underage Managers who would like match reports, team notices or other information published in these notes, please contact me on 00353867713037
Membership: Club Membership is now due and can be paid to any committee member, Adults £20, Juvenile £5.
Club Gear St.Michaels hoodies, jerseys and other gear can be ordered by contacting club chairperson Carmel McGarvey.
Club Twitter Account: Follow us on Twitter for Club Updates, notifications and the occasional match update @baileur
Shane O’Neills GFC
Dinner Dance
The club’s annual dinner dance and presentation night will take place in the clubhouse on Saturday 21st March at 8.00pm. The evening will begin at 7.30pm with a hot and cold buffet being served at 8.00pm before the presentation of awards, including senior men’s player of the year, minor boys player of the year, our senior ladies getting their Division 2 league winners medals and our minor ladies championship winning medals. The awards will be followed by a DJ with dancing late into the night. The cost of admission is £10.00 and everyone is invited to come along to what should be a good night’s craic.
Senior, Minor & U16 Ladies Training
Outdoor training for our Senior, Minor and U16 ladies begins on Monday night, 2nd March at 7.00pm at the training pitch and all girls at these age groups are asked to attend.
U16 Boys
Our U16 boys had their second challenge game of the year when they travelled to Monaghan to take on their Inniskeen counterparts on Sunday morning. The game itself proved to be a very entertaining affair which saw the Shanes trail by three at the break. However they had the better of the second-half and despite not being at their best they claimed the win by three points. Training takes place on Thursday evening at 7.00pm at the field with another game scheduled for next Sunday morning. The championship draw which was held during the week saw the U16s given a home game against Clann Eireann.
U14 Boys
This year’s U14 boys are training at the field next Sunday morning at 11.00am – all boys eligible to play at this age group in 2015 are asked to attend. The championship draw which was held during the week saw the U14s paired against St Endas in an away game.
U14 Girls
The U14s girls are now training evening Wednesday evening, at 7.00pm in Bessbrook Community Centre. This is for girls born in 2001 or after and new members are very welcome. For further information pleased contact Keith on 07920887169.
U12½ Boys
This year’s U12½ are training at the field next Sunday morning at 11.00am – all boys eligible to play at this age group in 2015 are asked to attend.
U12 Girls
Training for our U12 girls began on Saturday morning under the watchful eyes of some of our senior ladies and it was great to see a lot of girls from the Gaelic for Girls programme returning to continue training. Training will continue every Saturday morning at 11.00am at the club and all girls at this age group are asked to attend. Anyone who hasn’t received their Gaelic for Girls t-shirt yet can do so at the training or contact Claire on 07749 066220.
U10s
Training for our U10 footballers continues to train on Friday evenings in Cloughreagh Community Centre from 7.30pm – 8.30pm. They are also training next Sunday morning at the field at 11.00am. All boys and girls at this age group are welcome and encouraged to attend.
U8s
Our U8 footballers also continue to train every Friday evening in Cloughreagh Community Centre from 6.30pm – 7.30pm. They are also training next Sunday morning at the field at 11.00am. All boys and girls at this age group are welcome and encouraged to attend.
U6s
Training for our U6s continues every Wednesday evening in Bessbrook Community Centre from 6.00pm – 7.00pm. All boys and girls at this age group are welcome and encouraged to attend. It’s great to see a number of new faces over the past few weeks and as a result Michelle is looking for a bit of extra help on Wednesday evenings. For further information please contact Michelle on 07541 029427.
Club Membership
Club membership is now due for renewal and the rates have been set as follows:
Adult: £20.00
Juvenile (U18): £10.00
OAPs: £10.00
Cairde Members: £10.00
Membership can be paid to Kevin McGeeney, Gerry Barry, Mick Mackin or any committee member. We are also planning to call at members homes throughout February and March, so put your membership fee aside. Anyone who has let their membership lapse over the past few years is also urged to renew it.
First-Aid Course
The second part of the first-aid course takes place in the club this Tuesday night and everyone who took part in last Tuesday night’s session is asked to attend again this week.
Monthly Meeting
The next monthly meeting will take place on Monday 9th March at 9.00pm in the club. All club officers and committee members are asked to attend.
Fundraising Bag Pack
On Saturday 28th March our ladies teams have been allocated a fundraising bag pack in Sainsburys. The club has been assigned up to ten tills for the event and need every available volunteer from age 14 upwards to lend a hand and make the most of this fundraising opportunity. Every team at all age groups must help to raise finances to help with the running of the club and all proceeds will go towards all our teams’ continued development and growth. If your are available to help out on the day or require more information please contact Peter Lynch on 07876 453546.
Congratulations
Congratulations to our underage footballer Oisín O’Callaghan who picked up an All-Ireland Athletics All-Star award at the week-end….well done Oisín.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 4, 18, 19 & 28. There were no jackpot winners and 1 x match three winner. The jackpot now stands at £2300. The lotto brings much needed funds into the club and anyone who feels that they can sell a few tickets every week is asked to contact Mick Mackin on 07746 242231.
Club Bar
The club bar is now open every Friday and Saturday night from 7.00pm and everyone is welcome to come along to enjoy a good night’s craic with music, darts and pool available. Local musician Dáragh McNulty is playing in the club Saturday 14th March and everyone is welcome to come along. The club is also available for birthday parties, christenings etc and for further information please contact Aodhan McQuade on 07761 296009.
St Patrick’s Cullyhanna GFC
Fashion Show
This week brings our magnificent fashion show spectacular on Friday night. This superb show will feature all the best of local style and starts at 7 30pm. A great night is in store for all with a wine reception and light buffet adding to the enjoyment. Tickets are priced at £10 / €15 so snap yours up this week at the Wald Centre or Cullyhanna Post Office.
Membership
Membership is due with costs frozen at 2014 rates- £20 for adults, £10 for students and OAPs and £5 for juveniles with Cairde members entitled to 2 adult members and two juvenile or student memberships. Membership is free for children under 6. The closing date of St Patrick’s Day is fast approaching so please attend to this important matter as soon as possible.
Gym
Thanks to a huge effort by all involved, particular our senior players, the new refurbished gym is open for business with a superb selection of fitness equipment. To ensure equitable access to this superb modern facility, use of the gym will be restricted to club members only. Members must pay a £20 gym supplement for use of the gym in addition to membership fees. This £20 supplement covers gym use for an entire year and represents magnificent value for our members when compared with commercial gyms. Use of the gym will be regularly monitored to ensure that those who have contributed towards it get the best out of the facility. Please check out our Facebook and Twitter pages for pictures of the new equipment.
Club shop
Our club shop is back up and running for 2015 on Monday and Friday evenings from 7pm to 9pm. A range of merchandise is available and we will be launching a number of new and exciting initiatives over the course of the year.
Armagh Harps GFC
YOUTH FASHION SHOW
A great night had by all on Friday Night past as our young players from Nursery to under 14 boys and girls showed off their talent down the cat walk in the Social Club. A great crowd attended to show their support for the youth of our club. A special thank you must go to both local businesses Dessies and Chichi Rascals for providing all our kids fashion on the night it would not have been possible without you. Thank you to Grainne Keenan for Compere on the Night and Eileen Canavan for all the photography. A massive thankyou must go to all our Models: Caitlin O’Neill, Cara Mitchell, Sean Og Brady, Maeve Kelly, Cara Kelly, Aoife McKenna, Courtney Fox, Caomh Agnew, Tiernan Moore, Lochlan Powell, Luke Vallely, Cahir McGurgan, Aoife Agnew, Katie Davidson, Ava Druse, Annie McVeigh, Jasmin Smyth, Elsie Druse, Ava Powell, Dara Breen, Odhran Agnew, Shane Morris, Conor McCann, Darcy Rice, Stephen McDonnell, Ross Gill, Eoin Murtagh, Ruairi Nugent, Josh Hunter, Aoife Campbell, Niamh Ferson, Eve O’Neill, Morgan Fox, Aisling Perry, Leah Donnelly, Katie Enright, & Rhys Gill.
SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2015- Our Senior men got 4 home fixtures to get their league campaign started:-
Round: 1 Sun 12 April
Armagh Harps V Wolfe Tone
Round: 2 Sun 19 April
Armagh Harps V Dromintee
Round: 3 Sun 26 April
Armagh Harps V Carrickcruppen
Round: 4 Fri 1 May
Armagh Harps V St Patrick’s
Senior Championship Draw Armagh Harps v WolfeTone in Clan Eireann at 7pm on Sat 9th May.
Reserve “Senior” Championship Draws 2015
Quarter Finals on Wed 3 June 2015
Killeavy v Sarsfields
Granemore v Armagh Harps
Semi Finals on Wed 24 June 2015
Killeavy / Sarsfields v Ballymacnab
Granemore / Harps v Carrickcruppin
Final : Tues 21 July / Wed 22 July
Under 21 Championship Draws 2015
Group A Group B
Rd 1 Sun 18 Oct @ 2pm Rd 1 Sun 18 Oct @ 2pm
Killeavy v Harps Pearse Og v Silverbridge
Grange v Crossmaglen Dromintee v St Patricks
Rd 2 Sun 25 Oct @ 2pm Rd 2 Sun 25 Oct @ 2pm
Killeavy v Crossmaglen Pearse Og v Dromintee
Harps v Grange Silverbridge v St Patricks
Rd 3 Sun 8 Nov @ 2pm Rd 3 Sun 8 Nov @ 2pm
Grange v Killeavy St Patricks v Pearse Og
Crossmaglen v Harps Dromintee v Silverbridge
Final on Sun 22 Nov Winner A v Winner B
YOUTH WINTER TRAINING PROGRAMME
There will be an opportunity to register before all training sessions during the week just ask management for registration forms.
MINOR BOYS – Training continues Friday Nights at 6pm outdoors on the JD Pitch. All New and Existing players are asked to attend. Please bring Water Bottles & £1.
Boys U18 Championship Draws 2015
Div 1
1st Round
Pearse Og v Mullabawn
Q Final
Harps v C Eireann
Killeavey v Dromintee
Crossmaglen v Silverbridge
Pearse Og/ Mullabawn v St Patrick’s
BOYS UNDER 16’s – Training continues Thurs Nights at 7.30pm on the JD Pitch. All New and Existing players are asked to attend. Please bring Water Bottles & £1.
Boys U16 Championship Draws 2015
Div 1
1st Round
Harps v Pearse Og
Dromintee v Tir Na nOg
Q Final
S O Neills v C Eireann
Harps/Pearse Og v Dtee/ T Na nOg
Crossmaglen v St Peter’s
Silverbridge v Killeavey
BOYS UNDER 14’s
The lads play the first round of the Feile Cup this Saturday AWAY to Clan Eireann Time TBC. Please Come Out & Support these talented group of lads. We wish Marty and Neil all the best with the Feile Campaign. Training in preparation for the Féile continues Tuesdays at 6pm on the JD and Thursday’s at 6.30pm on the JD Pitch. Players please ensure you bring your Gum Shield, Water Bottle & £1s.
ARMAGH FEILE CUP DRAW 2015
1st Rd 7/03/15
Tir na nOg v Crossmaglen
Clann Eireann v Harps
Semi-Finals 14/03/15
C Eireann/Harps v St Patricks
Killeavey v Tir na nOg/Crossmaglen
Final 27/28/29 March
Boys U14 Championship Draws 2015
Div 1
C Eireann v St Patrick’s
Silverbridge v Crossmaglen
Semi Finals
Harps v Sbridge/Cmaglen
Killeavey v C Eireann/St Pats
GIRLS UNDER 14’s
Training every Monday night outdoors at Abbey Park on the JD Pitch from 6-7pm. Players please ensure you bring your Gum Shield, Water Bottle & £1s. The Girls Feile Competition will be held on Saturday 21st March Venue & Time TBC. Girls U14 Div 1 league commences on Mon 13th April at 7pm at home in Abbey Park to Carrickcruppen.
BOYS UNDER 12’s
Training continues Wednesday Nights in St Patrick’s Grammar Sports Hall, 7.30-8.30pm. Players please ensure you bring your Gum Shield, Water Bottle & £1s.
Parents please use the entrance via the Moy Road.
GIRLS UNDER 12’s
Training continues Wednesday Nights 6pm outdoors on the JD Pitch. All new and existing players welcome to attend and all players are asked to come with warm training gear. Don’t forget Gum Shields, Water Bottles & £1. Girls U12 Div 1 League commences on Sunday 12th April at 5pm away to Clan Eireann.
BOYS UNDER 10’s
Training continues Wednesday Nights in St Patrick’s Grammar Sports Hall, 6.30-7.30pm. Players please ensure you bring your Gum Shield, Water Bottle & £1s. Parents please use the entrance via the Moy Road.
BOYS UNDER 8’s
Training continues Tuesday Nights in St Patrick’s Grammar Sports Hall, 7.30-8.30pm. Players please ensure you bring your Gum Shield, Water Bottle & £1s. Parents please use the entrance via the Moy Road.
NURSERY (UNDER 6’s)
Training continues Tuesday Nights in St Patrick’s Grammar Sports Hall, 6.30-7.30pm. Players please ensure you bring your Gum Shield, Water Bottle & £1s. Parents please use the entrance via the Moy Road.
ARMAGH HARPS ACTIVE8
Our Active 8 Programme continues every week with good numbers in attendance. The free classes including Pilates, Yoga, Dance and Boxercise are open to all members- regardless of ability.
The eight week programme is as follows-
Tuesday 6.30 – 7.30 Fitness Class for beginners (St Patricks Grammar School)
Tuesday 7.30 – 8.30 Extreme Fitness (St Patricks Grammar School)
Wednesday 6.30 – 7.30 Pilates (St Patricks Grammar School)
Wednesday 7.30 – 8.30 Boxercise (Fully Booked)
Thursday 7.00 – 8.00 Yoga (St Patricks Primary School)
Thursday 7.30 – 8.30 Boxercise (Fully Booked)
Interested parties should contact Declan Toal on 07779720543 to advise of their preferred class/classes and night/nights.
SEAN DORAN MEMORIAL CUP
The Annual Charity Match between Armagh Harps and Keady will take place this year on Sunday 22nd March at 2pm in Keady.
PUNTERS LEAGUE
It’s very tight at the top of the leader board with only three points separating the top 12! Currently out in front by one point is Patsy McCoy- well done Patsy!!!
Round 3 throw-in’s this Saturday 28 February!
It’s still not too late to enter. Late entrants will receive five points. £20 covers all seven rounds. Prizes for the top three overall, plus weekly prize winners.
ABBEY LOTTO
This week’s lucky numbers are 1, 19, 21 and 23. Five lucky punters matched three numbers. No jackpot winner, next’s week prize is £2,150.
Please note that the Lotto is now being drawn on a Monday night. Details of winning numbers will continue to be published via the Club notes, the parish bulletin and on Facebook and Twitter. Did you win the £2k on offer!!!!
SCÓR SINSIR
Eilish Canavan will represent Cláirsigh Ard Mhacha in this year’s all-county Scór Sinsear.
GAELTACHT BURSARY SCHEME 2015
The scheme offers the opportunity for eligible applicants to attend an Irish Language summer course and experience the Irish language in all aspects of life. Applications can be downloaded from the Liofa section of www.dcalni.gov.uk
MEMBERSHIP
All those intending to represent the Club in 2015 (at all levels) must be registered as a member of the Association. Membership options are-
Full/Football- £25
10 Year Full/Football- £200
Family (2xAdults & All Kids U18) – £50
Student- £15
Youth- £10
Honorary/Senior (OAP)- no fee
Additionally the Club offers a Social Club only membership at only £15.
Note that members that can also avail of the Cairde Na Claírsigh Scheme contact Art McGinn if Interested for details.
SOCIAL CLUB
Exciting new groups will continue to entertain over the coming months.
Need a venue for a party? The Club, which proudly displays the 5* rating for hygiene from Armagh Council Environmental Health, is now available for private parties and functions-free!!
Book your birthday or special occasion party now!! Contact Brian in the Social Club on 02837523281 regarding bookings.
PART TIME OR CASUAL WORK
Are you interested in part time or casual bar work? If so contact Brian on 028375232821. Experience desirable but not essential.
ZUMBA
Each Wedneday night in the Social Club- 7.30-8.30pm.
CLOTHING BANK
Please donate all unwanted women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, shoes and boots, handbags, belts, curtains, bedding, blankets and towels to the clothing bank in Abbey Park. All donations will help support Club funds.
High Moss Sarsfields GFC
Most Important Notices
Ulster League Group A
Dungannon Thomas Clarke’s vs High Moss Sarsfields GFC
Final score Thomas Clarke’s 2-9 Sarsfields 3-8
Today saw Sarsfields’ fourth Ulster League fixture against Dungannon side Thomas Clarke’s on a cold and windy Sunday afternoon with Thomas Clarke’s playing with the wind advantage in the first half. The home side surely made the most of the wind, scoring 1-2 without reply including an early goal by Kiefer Morgan and a point from Patrick Quinn. Michael Stevenson started strong for the Hoops side scoring an impressive goal and with help from Johnny Reynolds and Colin Stevenson, the visitors lead into the closing of the first half Thomas Clarke’s 1-3 Sarsfields 2-2.
With the wind and rain falling strong in the second half, Sarsfields managed a strong opening performance with points from Colin Stevenson, Johnny Reynolds and Paul McGeown, the Derrytrasna side managed a 7 point lead. It was then when Thomas Clarke’s dominated much of the second half with a goal and points from Patrick Quinn and Lorcan Mallon. Dungannon managed to come within two points of Sarsfields before the Stevenson brothers and Paul McGaughey widened the gap although with two late points from Patrick Quinn and Gary Mallon.
The match ended in an exciting style with Thomas Clarke’s pipped to the post by Sarsfields with final score Thomas Clarke’s 2-9 Sarsfields 3-8. Sarsfields’ next Ulster league match is Sunday 8th March against Glenties (Donegal) in Tyrone GAA Garvaghy Centre at 12pm. Sarsfields will then play Ardboe (Tyrone) in Ardboe on Wednesday 11th March at 8pm.
Thomas Clarke’s team: D Begley, S McKenna, C Bullock, G Molloy, J Murphy, P Muldoon, N Martin, J Toal, P Molloy, D Grimley, L Mallon, C Morgan, K Morgan, P Quinn, SA Burns.
Sarsfields team: C Scullion, D Breen, K O’Hagan, N Kerr, A McGaughey, E Murray, M Reynolds, B Lavery (captain), E McGeown, M Stevenson, P McGaughey, J Reynolds, C Stevenson, P McGeown, T McAlinden. Substitutes used: E Skelton, B Kerr, C Robinson, C Murray.
General Notes
A fund raising night organised by Jim O’Hagan will take place in the Bay Hall on Saturday 28 March. All funds raised will go towards the costs of maintaining the defibrillator based at the club and assisting with the costs of training 16 members of the community and club on its usage. The fund raising night will be based on the TV show “The Cube”. Please support this very worthy venture.
SARSFIELDS COMMUNITY HALL EVENTS
SARSFIELDS COMMUNITY BINGO
Resumes every Sunday night 7pm
£5 entry. Jackpot Snowball £100 prize
Line £5 House £10. Everyone welcome
MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP
Starting back every Thursday
9.30AM to 11.30AM
DIAMOND RIO JUNIOR CLASS
Every Saturday
10 AM – 12.00PM Cost £2.00
TIN WHISTLE LESSONS
Starting on Monday 15th September
For beginners and advanced
7.30 – 8.30PM Cost £3.00
SARSFIELDS YOUTH CLUB
Starts back Thursday 8th January for Junior members. Thursday 15th January Senior members.
7.30 – 9.00PM Membership £2.00
Nightly subscription £1.00
SENIOR CITIZENS GROUP
Every Wednesday 11AM to 2.00PM
DIAMOND RIO DANCE CLASS
Every Tuesday 8.00 to 9.00PM Cost £3.00
Silverbridge Harps GFC
Condolences
Sympathy is extended to Bridie Farrell, a valued member of the Senior Citizens and Special Needs Committee, and to former player Francis, on the recent sad passing of their mother Jane Farrell, Tullydonnell.
Deepest sympathy is extended the Rowland family circle on the recent death of Frank Rowland.
Under 16
Training on Tuesday at 7pm.
Under 14
Challenge match this evening (Monday) v Clann na Gael, Dundalk at 7.15pm. Assemble at club at 6.45pm. Training on Thursday evening 6-7.30pm. Féile match on Saturday v Carrickcruppen (away). Throw-in 2.00pm, assemble 12.45pm.
Under 12
Training for U12 boys on Monday and Friday evening from 6pm to 7.30pm, please bring suitable outdoor gear.
Under 6
Training for U6 as usual on Sunday at 11am – remember to bring your gumshield.
Girls Football
Training for U16, U14 and U12 girls on Friday from 7-8pm in the field, bring football boots and a bottle of water. All girls wishing to train with any of the above squads this year should come along.
Scór
Our club won two county titles at last weekend’s Scór Sinsear – Martin Reel, Peter Reel and Brian Murphy in the Quiz, and Megan Burns in Solo Singing. Good luck to Megan in the Ulster semi-final on Saturday 14th March at 7pm in Banbridge Parish Centre.
And further congratulations to Peter Reel, Martin Reel, Brian Murphy and Lorcan Burns who represented the club in the Armagh GAA Irish Language Table Quiz on Friday evening last in Lurgan, where they took first place. They now progress to the Ulster Final to be held in the Ceannáras on Friday 13th March.
Meetings
A meeting will be held in the clubrooms on Wednesday at 8pm sharp for the purpose of forming a Social Club Committee. We would like to see as many people as possible attend.
Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday at 8.00pm.
St. Brigid’s Youth Club: Tuesday (girls), Wednesday (boys) and Friday (girls and boys) 7-9pm each night.
Young Volunteers Skills Building Programme continues every Thursday 7-9pm in the Resource Centre (Games Room).
Membership
Membership Officer Mary McCann is available to process applications every Monday in the Wee Bar from 8-9.30pm. Fees are: adults £30, over-65’s £10 and students £5.
Club Shop
Open Tuesday 7.00-8.00pm.
Lotto
The club lotto jackpot has reached a massive £19,000. The lotto is vital source of income, ensuring the successful running of the club and the ability to maintain the various services provided to player members and the wider community. If you think you could sell a few tickets at your workplace or in your locality, please contact any committee member.
COAST cancer support group for women will meet on Thursday 10am to 12 noon with Lisa from the Wellness Centre and on Thursday evening 7-9pm when Jeanette will conclude her holistic therapy programme.
Silverbridge Bowls Club
Practice night Wednesday 8-10pm, all new members welcome.
Circuits: every Monday and Thursday 8-9pm for males and females with all levels of fitness catered for.
Dates to note
17th March: The club will host St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with live music and dancing in the clubrooms, commencing at 3.30pm. All musicians, singers and dancers are welcome. Happy Hour from 4pm-5pm with pints at £2.00.
Entertainment
Clubrooms open every Thursday night at 8.30pm for usual social entertainment, come along – it could be your lucky night!
The Wee Bar is open every Saturday night.
If you have something to be included in the notes, the deadline for receipt of copy is 6.00pm on Saturday, contact Bronagh Murphy on 02830868537, 07799 627922 or email: bronagh@crossexaminer.co.uk.
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