UJFC – Our interest in the Ulster Junior Club Football Championship finished in Crossmaglen last Sunday when a strong Keady outscored us by 4 points. It all started so brightly with a Darren Duffy goal almost from the throw in. However Keady replied almost immediately. This was going to a running theme throughout the game. Despite being under severe pressure, due to a number of great saves by Enda Duffy and some dreadful shooting by Keady, we went in at half time level with the score at 1 -3 each. The points came from Kieran Mooney, Liam Mc Guirk and a free from Colm Lambe. Just before half time Dermot Mooney had to leave the pitch due to a head injury. In the second half Keady raced into the lead. However Aidan Duffy scored a goal. At this point David Millar went off due to an injury. Keady then quickly went up the field and scored another goal. After a 45 dropped short Kieran Mooney got on the end of it to leave just 2 in it. Within minutes Keady had another goal, this time from the penalty spot. Darren Duffy finished off the scoring with a pointed free.
Team and Scores: Enda Duffy, Dermot Mooney, Liam Mc Guirk 0-1 Barry Mc Guirk, Niall Mooney, Darren Duffy 1 – 1 (1f) Aidan Quinn, Kieran Mc Elroy, Anthony Mulligan, David Millar(c), Kevin Mooney, Michael Atkinson, Kieran Mooney 1 – 1 Aidan Duffy, Colm Lambe 0- 1 (1f) Subs used – Patrick Mulligan for Dermot Mooney, Christopher Mc Ginnity for David Millar and Rónán Duffy for Colm Lambe.
Best wishes to both Dermot Mooney and David Millar who were hospitalised after the match. Thankfully neither required an overnight stay in Daisy Hill. At this point the club would like to thank the management team of Kevin Carragher, Martin Woods and Martin Mc Elearney for all their effort throughout the year. Most importantly thanks to all the players for the joy they have given to the supporters in 2014. Enjoy the rest and come back in the New Year ready for the Intermediate Battle.
Winter Program – Our very popular indoor training recommenced on Saturday evening last when almost 50 children attended. It continues on each Saturday evening during the month of November in Ballybay Recreation Centre from 5.30pm to 6-45pm. The coaching program is delivered by the club’s qualified coaches in a fun environment where children learn the basic skills to play Gaelic football. It is open to both boys and girls aged 5 to 11 years old. Newcomers are very welcome. Children should wear runners and track suit bottoms and take a small bottle of water with them along with one euro to cover the cost of renting the hall. See you all on this Saturday evening !
Defibrillator Training – will take place next Tuesday 11th November in the Community Centre at 8.30pm. Its important that people attend. In fact at least 1 person from each house. You never know when you might be called upon to save a life.
Sympathy – the club would like to offer its sympathy to Mary Rose Quinn on the death of her mother Kathleen Mc Mahon, to the family of, and the Aghabog Club on the death of Lorcan Kelly. Finally sympathy to Joseph Burke the Keady Captain whose father died last Saturday
AGM – notice that the AGM will take place on Thursday 27th November at 8pm. Nomination forms will be available in the near future.
By noelduffy
Tue 4th Nov
