Eurotech JFL – Drumhowan made a poor start to the 2014 League when they succumbed to a defeat at home against Killanny on Sunday  the 23rd of March. Full Time Score Drumhowan 0 – 11 Killanny 2 – 13 Also fair play to Martin Crawley for playing a little over an hour after playing a 70 min AHL game with Monaghan. Next game at this stage will be on Saturday 12th April at 7pm when we will travel to Killeevan who had a good win over Oram in Round 1.

Platinum Tanks RFL Div 1B – The Bs  had their first home game of the season last Sunday.  However once again they suffered defeat to neighbours Cremartin. The full time score was Drumhowan 2 – 6 Cremartin 3 – 15  The next game will  be an away one to fellow parishioners Ballybay on  Saturday 5th April at 7pm.


Mc Elvaneys Recycling MFL Div 1 – Due to the postponement of their first league game on Tuesday March 25th the minors opened their campaign on Tuesday 1st April with a home game to Scotstown. They will play away to Donaghmoyne on Tuesday 8th April at 7pm. Please note that the minors will play in Ballybay this year.


Gerry’s Prepared Veg U16 Div 1 St Patrick’s will start with an away game to Corduff on Thursday 3rd April (tonight) at 6.30pm. Their next game will also be away to Donaghmoyne  on Thursday 10th April at 6-30pm Their home games will be in Drumhowan this year.


Gerry’s Prepared Veg U14 Div 3 – On Saturday  22nd March the U14s fell to an opening day defeat against Éire Óg. With 2 players injured and another on holidays a very young team was fielded and when a black card was received much of the game was played with 10 men as only the bare 11 were togged out. Full Time Score in Páirc Mhic Eoin was Drumhowan 5 -11 Éire Óg 7 – 12 . Next game will be on Saturday 5th April at 12 noon with an away game to Doohamlet.


Gerry’s Prepared Veg U12 Spring League Zone F The U12s made it  2 wins out of 2 when they narrowly defeated Doohamlet last Saturday 29th March. Full Time score was Drumhowan 0 -10 Doohamlet 0 – 9. Their next game will be an away one once again, this time to Clontibret on Saturday 12th April at 12 noon.

Training continues on Mondays and Thursdays at 7pm for U12 and U14s


Coaching for our Under 6 and 8 players, where the emphasis is on having fun and getting active, will continue on Monday evenings from 7-8pm out on the pitch. New boys and girls always welcome. We have had great turnouts since training  has recommenced so keep up the good work. We would also appreciate if some parents could stay on and offer to help out the odd night.
Well done to Barry Tomany and Aiden Doherty who both did the Level 1 Coaching Course last weekend and also to Brendan Treanor who completed his Foundation Award the previous weekend.

Farney Academy Easter Camp.
Monaghan Coaching and Games Development will be running their annual 3-Day Easter Camp for both boys & girls between the 22nd and 24th of April in Pearse Park Ballybay between 10am to 2-30pm. Cost of the camp is €40 per child & €35 for additional children from the same family.The camp caters for boys and girls aged between 5-12 with a wide range of fun games and activities delivered at each camp with Gaelic Football, Hurling and Camogie being at the core of every activity.You can download a form on the Monaghan GAA website and please return your application form to Paul O’ Connor in Cloghan on or before the Thursday the 17th of April.

 
Go Games 2014 – Both our U 8 and U 10 teams will have 9 blitzes this year. The first blitz for under 8’s takes place on Saturday April 19th at 10am in Sean Mc Dermotts and the U 10’s begin their campagin the following Saturday at the same venue.

Go Games Referee – We are looking for referees for the Go Games Under 8/10. Each club must supply at least 2 referees. You must be over 14 and you will receive €15 per blitz. Anyone interested contact Donal Mc Adam.
 
Gaeltacht Scholarships – Interviews for Gaeltacht Scholarships for Coláiste Bhríde, Rann na Feirste will take place on Saturday, 5th April in Cloghan, Annyalla, Castleblayney,Co. Monaghan
Interviews for Junior Certificate Applicants will take place at 9.30am
Interviews for Leaving Certificate Applicants will take place at 11.30am

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the office in Cloghan on 042-9752033
 
Sponsorship – at present the Club are looking for someone to sponsor a set of jerseys for our Senior team. If anyone is interested please contact Noel Duffy by Saturday 12th April.
 
D Cube –  Drumhowan are pleased to announce they will be the first club in Monaghan to run  D Cube Fundraiser. It will take place in Mid June. €5000 euro to be won. If any Club, Charity or person is interested in taking part please contact John Reilly, Martin Mc Elearney or any of the organising committee for further information.
By noelduffy Tue 1st Apr