Eurotech Junior Football League – Emyvale 1-12 Drumhowan 0-6 The Seniors made the trip north to Emyvale last Sunday the 22nd of April to take on the locals. In the first half while Drumhowan had quite a lot of possession but couldn’t make it count hitting numerous while on the other hand Emyvale had no such problems running in a 7 point lead. Colm Lambe opened Drumhowan’ account with a free in the 26th minute shortly followed up by another but Emyvale kicked another 2 points to leave the half time score 09 to 0-2. COlm Lambe opened the scoring in the 2nd half with another free before the red cards began. Ciaran Deery received his marching orders in what looked a black card offence. A mini skirmish followed shortly afterwards after which 4 red cards were issued with Niall and Kevin Mooney going on the Emyvale side. Shortly afterwards another Emyvale player was ordered off to leave it 12 a side. Another free by Colm Lambe left only 5 in it but with more room Emyvale went further heading scoring an unanswered 1-3 before Anthony Mulligan hit 2 points from play in the closing 5 minutes to leave the full time score Drumhowan 0-6 Emyvale 1-12
Team and Scorers: Enda Duffy, Barry Mc Guirk, Liam Mc Guirk, Aiden Quinn, Ciaran Deery, Dermot Mooney, Patrick Mulligan, Niall Mooney, Anthony Mulligan 0-2, Mark Mc Cabe, Colm Lambe 0-4 (4f), Kieran Mooney, Kevin Mooney, Aidan Duffy, Kieran Mc Elroy Subs used – All 2nd half Niall Duffy for Paddy Mulligan, Cathal Mooney for Mark Mc Cabe, Martin Mc Elroy for Barry Mc Guirk, Michael Atkinson for Aiden Quinn
Next game in the league is next Wednesday the 2nd of May is at home in Páirc Mhic Eoin with Clones the visitors for a 7.30pm throw in.
Universal Graphics Junior Football Championship Preliminary Round – The As face Emyvale once again this Sunday 29th in the championship with a 12.30pm throw in in Clontibret. All support will be welcomed with a better performance than last Sunday a must.
Platinum Tanks RFL Division 2A – The Bs take on Sean Mc Dermotts on Friday 4th May with a 7.45pm throw in.
Mallon Foods U15 Division 3– The U15s had a good win over Inniskeen in Páirc Mhic Eoin on Thursday evening last the 19th of April. After a sluggish first half the team stepped it up after the break to run out winners by four points in the end. Full time score was Drumhowan 3-8 Inniskeen 1-10 Speedy recovery to Mark Tomany who fractured a finger in the game. Next up is a trip to Corduff for a 6.30pm throw this Thursday 26th April followed by a home match against Doohamlet the following Thursday evening the 3rd of April.
Manor Farm U13 Division 2 Drumhowan 7-9 Clontibret 4-5. The U12s continued the good run at Juvenile level on Monday nigh the 23rd April with a good win in Clontibret. Early goals set the game in our favour but a spirited Clontibret side kept plugging away to the final whistle. Next up is a home game against table toppers Magheracloone on Saturday May 5th at 2pm.
Gerry’s Prepared Veg U11 Spring League – The U11s had a hard fought win over a gallant Seans side 0-17 to 0-20 on Wednesday evening last the 18th of April in windy conditions. There was some excellent passages of play by both sides. Next up is a trip to Clones on this Saturday morning 21st April. All players to be in Clones for 11.30am
GR 8 U7-9 Go Games – Both these panels travelled to Corduff on Saturday last for the first Blitz of the season. Quite a number of players made their club debut and enjoyed their day. Again we ask all children to keep practising the basic kicking and catching skills at home. Training continues as per the messages on WhatsApp.
Community Employment Worker – The club currently have a vacancy for a CE worker around the pitches and The Centre. Anyone who is eligible please contact Gerry Finnegan or Seamus Duffy if interested.
OsKaRs Dvd – We are going to show the Dvd of the films and the night on Friday 4th May commencing at 9pm in the Centre.Everyone is welcome to attend so spread the word please. Refreshments will be served. Also on the night Dvds of the event and the 7 films will be on sale for €10.
Friends of Drumhowan money can be handed in at pitch Friday evening at 8pm
Tractor, Bike and Car Run – takes place this Sunday 29th of April commencing from Drumhowan Community Centre. Registrations commences from 2.30pm with all vehicles off at 4pm. Please make sure to register early. Refreshments will be served on return, For further details please contact Gerard on 086 1616434. The run is in memory of Joey Mooney and all funds raised will go to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund.
Circuits with Ur Fitness – Circuits continue every Tuesday and Thursday in the centre with Ursula at 7.30pm Get summer ready and lets increase the numbers.
Sympathy – is extended to the Mc Bride Family and the Oram Club on the death of Big Tom last Tuesday 17th of April. May he rest in peace.
Belated Birthday Wishes to Tommy and John Mc Ardle as they celebrated their 80th birthday last Friday. Look elsewhere for more!
