Universal Graphics JFC – Drumhowan 0-14 Scotstown 2-12 The As made a disappointing exit from the championship last Friday night the 24th of August in Emyvale under lights. To put it simply they didn’t play up to the standard they had in the previous league games. Drumhowan opened the game brightly in the first minute with a point from Mark Mc Cabe and in the first quarter Liam Mc Guirk, Kevin Mooney and Kieran Mc Elroy got on the scoreboard to leave Drumhowan ahead 0-7 to 0-4 after 17 minutes. All Scotstown’s scores at this stage had come from frees. However they then scored 1-4 without reply the goal coming from Jason Mc Carey and three of the points from frees. Mark Mc Cabe pointed a free just before the half time whistle to leave it Drumhowan 0-8 Scotstown 1-8 at the break.
Scotstown started the 2nd half with 2 points in the first 5 minutes to extend their lead out to 5 points. Drumhowan by this stage had introduced Aidan Duffy, Kieran Mooney and Ciaran Duffy as subs. It wasn’t till the 13th minute of the half that Liam Mc Guirk got a point. Drumhowan in the next 10 minutes scored 4 points to draw level 0-13 to 1-10 and at this stage with 7 minutes of normal time remaining seemed destined to secure victory. However Scotstown had other ideas with Matthew Maguire getting a point from a free after a 20 minute baron spell from the north Monaghan side. Within the minute after another mistake from a Drumhowan player when in attack Scotstown raced down the field and James Corley finished off the move with a well taken goal. Mark Treanor was to inflict further misery on Drumhowan to extend Scotstown’s lead to 5 going into injury time before Kevin Mooney closed the scoring to leave the full time score Drumhowan 0-14 Scotstown 2-12
Team and Scorers Enda Duffy 0-1 (1f), Darren Duffy, Niall Mooney, Barry Mc Guirk, Ciaran Deery, David Milar, Aiden Quinn, Kieran Mc Elroy 0-2, Anthony Mulligan, Kevin Mooney 0-4 Liam Mc Guirk 0-3 (1f), Niall Duffy, Mark Mc Cabe 0-3 (2f), Owen Quinn, Michael Atkinson Subs Used HT Aidan Duffy for Barry Mc Guirk 38 mins Ciaran Duffy for Michael Atkinson, Kieran Mooney for Niall Duffy, 45 mins Colm Lambe for Mark Mc Cabe, 55 mins Paddy Mulligan for Ciarán Deery
Mallon Foods U17 Division 2 – Last Sunday St. Patrick’s had a good victory in the league. This Sunday it’s the championship when Magheracloone are the visitors to Ballybay with a 11am throw in.
Under 13 – The U13s had a good challenge match against Truagh on Monday evening the 27th in Drumhowan. Played at a good pace the ball moved up and down the field in a lively manner.
Under 11 The Under 11 team took part in the Monaghan Harps tournament last Saturday 25th August. The team were placed in a group along with Scotstown, Mullahoran and Oram. In the first 2 matches the team took on both Scotstown and Mullahoran and despite being under severe pressure in both matches, showed great determination in both matches to hang on in there – Remarkably in both matches we scored a goal with the last kick of the ball to win both games by a point . The two goals were scored by Darragh Mc Adam v Scotstown and Feargal Quinn v Mullahoran. This left the team in the cup section even though they lost to Oram in the last group game. In the quarter final they were up against Cavan kingpins Cavan Gaels and although they battled bravely the Cavan Boys had the stronger team and ended up as beaten finalists. Thanks to Monaghan Harps for the invite and hospitality on the day and well done to the panel of players . Then on Wednesday 22nd of August the team also took on Doohamlet in the final round of the Gr8 Liam Stirrat Development League. Congratulations to Óisin Quinn who the skilful player award. The team are also taking part in the Emyvale tournament on Saturday 15th
Dan Markey Tournament – The clubs own Annual Under 11 tournament takes place on Saturday 22nd September so keep that date free in the diary as lots of help will be needed
Ladies Finals – Thanks to everyone who helped out last Sunday. Despite the bad weather there was a large crowd in attendance and all ran smoothly.
Day away – The Under 11-13-15 panels are heading to Belfast on Saturday October 13th. All forms should be handed back in please at training.
Training for all Juvenile teams continues on the next few Monday evenings at 7pm
Pride of Place As many of you may be aware Drumhowan have been nominated by Monaghan County Council in the Pride of Place Awards. Judging will take place on Wednesday September 5th. On that morning we need people to come to the centre when judging is taking place. People are invited to arrive at 12 noon for the premiere of the short DVD – We are Drumhowan. While we know many have to work it`s not often that the area is nominated for a national award so let’s make an effort to attend. Take an early lunch break and come on down. You will also be served your lunch. Full details are available in Drumhowan around the villages.
