Seniors – Universal Graphics JFC Final – as all of you are aware last Sunday 20 October the senior team captured the Junior Championship for the 7th time in the club history – the first since 2014. For full match report go to https://drumhowan.gaa.ie/drumhowan-crowned-champions-for-a-7th-time/ Team and Scores: Enda Duffy, Gerard Quinn 0-1, Conor Curran, Tiarnan Reilly, Daragh Mc Elearney, Jonathan Lavelle, Killian Mc Adam 0-1, Jack Treanor, Patrick Quinn (C), Aodhan Brennan 1-1, Caolan Reilly, Aiden Quinn 0-3 (1f) Kevin Mooney 0-1, Liam Mc Guirk, Tom Doherty 0-1 Subs Used: Ciaran Duffy for Jack Treanor, James Mc Adam for Liam Mc Guirk, Jason Clarke for Gerard Quinn, Ronan Duffy for Killian Mc Adam, Joseph Duffy 1-0 for Aiden Quinn. Management and Backroom Team consisted of Donal Mc Adam Manager, Jimmy Traynor and Marty Fox selectors, Yasmine Dillon – Physio and Paudie Mc Geough – Kitman. Congratulations to Daragh Mc Elearney for winning the man of the match award. Particular praise must go to Enda Duffy, Liam Mc Guirk, Kieran Mooney, Paddy Mulligan and Darren Duffy who won their 5th championship medals while not far behind was Kevin Mooney with 4.
After Match Meal – took place in the Glencarn Hotel on Sunday evening. There were close to 200 supporters and players present. Thanks to the hotel for providing such a lovely meal and also anyone who contributed towards the cost of it.
Ulster Junior Championship Quarter Final – with the Ulster campaign soon under way the team will be back training this weekend. The quarter final will take place in Shamrock Park, Roslea on Sunday 3 November at 2pm where Fermanagh Champions Aghadrumsee St Macartans will provide the opposition. This will be an all ticket game, tickets will have to be bought in advance and there will be none at the grounds on the day. More details on this next week.
Sponsorship or Donations – The club would appreciate any sponsorship or donation towards the team’s training fund to offset costs as they enter the Ulster Junior Championship campaign.Please contact Seamus Duffy, Gerry Finnegan or Clare Reilly. Thanks to all who gave so generously in the run up to the County Final.
Bingo – will take place this Friday, 25 October at 8pm.Jackpot of €1,000 must go on the night. There will be a free bus leaving the Shirley Arms Carrickmacross at 6.50 and then the Glencarn, Castleblayney at 7.15pm For enquiries please contact 086 3740572. It will return to both towns after Bingo. There will be complimentary tea and coffee on arrival. Double Book is €20 while a single is €12. Please check the Drumhowan Facebook Page to be in with a chance of winning a free double book
Also on the night there will be a Raffle with amazing prizes to be won. Top prize on the night will be €250 and there will also be a €100 Glencarn voucher. Tickets 3 for €5 can be purchased on the night or in advance via DrumhowanGAA PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DrumhowanGAA or Revolut on 0877914272
Halloween Party – Drumhowan Community Group presents a Halloween Party on Wednesday 30th October in the Community Centre from 7-9pm. Adults €10 Children €5 Family €20
Eurotech Junior Football League Final – between Aghabog and Toome took place in Drumhowan last Saturday 19 October. Toome emerged victorious in the end thanks to a Jason Murphy goal. They will join us in Intermediate ranks in 2025. Thanks to the many people who helped us organise things on the day.
Drumhowan Rounders – Tess Express – for the month of October everyone in the rounders team is running 40km to support #debraireland and the beautiful Tess, who lives with a painful and incurable skin condition. As part of this the Rounders team are hosting a 5km Family Fun Butterfly Walk on Bank Holiday Monday October 28 at 2pm. As well as the walk there will be refreshments, face painting and children activities. You can donate at https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/NicolaMcelroy1.
Scór na nÓg – Anyone interested in entering as a solo singer, ballad group, instrumental group, recitation or quiz team member please contact Emmet on 089 – 4944788 as soon as possible as the closing date for entries was 21 October. The quiz will take place in Latton on Thursday 7 November while the stage events will take place in Clontibret on Saturday 9 November. The All- Ireland will be held in Monaghan in January 2025. Remember to be eligible you need to be U17 in 2025.
Congratulations and Best Wishes – to Katie Mc Adam, Laura Quinn and Tara Reilly who won the LGFA Junior Championship with Aughnamullen after a replay against Killeevan a few weeks back, in particular Katie who got Player of the match in the replay. Good luck to them this Saturday as they take on Pearse Ógs, Armagh this Saturday 26 in the Ulster Quarter Final.
