OsKaRs – preparations for April 7th continue at great pace. Rehearsals continue behind closed doors. Fundraising events were plentiful last weekend First event of the weekend was the table quiz held by Jamie Hughes. This took place in the Ballybay Inn (Pat O ‘ Brien’s ) last Friday 9th March at 8pm. The place was full to the rafters. Then on Sunday 11th March Cillian Mc Aviney, Paul Finlay, Stephen Drury and Ashley White held a 5k fun run from Ballybay Pearse Park. Over 150 runners were in attendance – young and old. The in Mulligan’s Yard Anthony Mulligan held his fundraiser. They were kept going from 10 to 3 with over 70 vehicles washed. Thanks to all those who organised and contributed to all the events. Declan Savage and Ciaran Duffy also are holding a fundraising raffle of sporting memorabilia. Some excellent prizes for only €25 with a one in 10 chance of winning. Full details on this event and others can be seen on the Drumhowan GAA Facebook Page. If any actor wants their fundraiser to be publicised please send an email to Noel at Pro.drumhowan.monaghan@gaa.ie or message the facebook page. If you want a facebook post shared make sure to make the post a public one. We are making a final call now also looking for advertising for the OsKaRs Programme. Rates available for full, half and quarter pages. Please contact Philip at Treasurer.drumhowan.monaghan@gaa,ie or John at jreilly@glanbia.ie Tickets for the big event itself on April 7th are now on general Sale and hopefully within the next week will be able to be purchased from the website. Amazing value at €20 and also anyone who purchases will be in with a chance of winning a €1000. Of course you can also buy from any committee member.
Platinum Tanks RFL Division 2A – The B’s started their season with a handsome win over near neighbours Blackhill on Saturday last at Emerald Park. They started the opening quarter well with some of the points coming from Michael Atkinson, Colm Lambe and Micheal Duffy to leave the score 4 points to 1. The second quarter proved to be a more cagey affair with another 3 scorers getting on the board this time from Niall Mooney, Tom and Liam Mc Guirk with Blackhill replying with a solitary point to leave the half time score Drumhowan 0-7 Blackhill 0- 2. In the 2nd half the team continued to score points with some of them coming from Niall and Damien Mooney with Micheal Duffy adding to his first half score. With only a few minutes left Drumhowan led by 0-16 to 0-5 but Blackhill scored a goal and a point to stage a mini revival but Drumhowan finished the scoring to leave 8 points in it at the end. Full time score Drumhowan 0-17 Blackhill 1- 6. A good start for the team under the management of Martin Duffy, Shane Mc Cabe and Trevor Treanor. Next game is on St. Patrick’s Day with Doohamlet the visitors to Mc Keown Park with a 12 noon start
Drumhowan Team Cormac Duffy, Martin Mc Elroy, Paddy Mulligan ,Conor Duffy, Cathal Mooney, Liam Mc Guirk, Barry Mc Guirk, Niall Mooney, Niall Duffy, Ronan Duffy , Mark Mc Cabe, Michael Atkinson, Tom Mc Guirk, Colm Lambe, Micheal Duffy Subs used: Damien Mooney, Mark Quinn, Finbarr Brennan, Paul Mc Guirk and James Mc Elearney
Eurotech Junior Football League – the Seniors now have another while to wait before their campaign throws in on Saturday 31st of March with an away trip to Éire Óg with a throw in time of 5pm. This year there are 12 Junior Teams with Scotstown, Corduff and Truagh also entering teams. This means each team will play each other once before splitting into a cup and shield with 6 teams in each.
U13 -15 – Training next week is on both Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7pm on the pitch. The first U13 game is on in Aghabog on Saturday 24th of March. U15s will possibly commence the following Thursday evening.
U11 First game takes place in Ballybay on Saturday March 31st. All players are asked to attend training next week on both Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm
U9 – Indoor Blitz took place last Saturday in Ballybay Recreation Centre. Our team competed well and enjoyed the morning’s football. Another blitz will take place on Saturday 24th March.
U6 & U7 – no training this week due to St. Patrick’s Day. It will commence the following Saturday
Player’s Membership – before the playing season commences all adult players must pay their Friends of Drumhowan Membership. This can be done in one amount or monthly by direct debit. Only paid up members are covered by the GAA Injury fund. Please contact Philip at Treasurer.drumhowan.monaghan@gaa.ie
Easter Camps – April 3rd -5th In Ballybay from 10am to 2.30pm daily. You can get more info and book online on the Monaghan Gaa Website.
