Club Notes -30th September 2019
U13 Shield ‘A’ Final
Drumcullen / Seir Kieran 3-9
Clara 0-5
The final score line scarcely reflects how keenly this game was contested throughout. While DSK finished strongly it was the good start which gave a foothold for the remainder of the game. A goal and point each from D. Hollywood and P. Lyons saw us lead at the break by 2-2 to 0-2. Clara were left to rue so many wides in each half which could have made for a different result. Played on a perfect surface in the Faithful Fields on Sunday morning, the game was entertaining from start to finish with many outstanding performances. Defences were mainly on top and DSK were well marshalled at the back by J. Troy and J. Ryan in the spine, ably assisted by the excellent K. Carey and J. Hennessy while K. Morris and G. Dooley gave little away. At midfield, M. Og Ryan and S. Carey worked tirelessly. While D. Hollywood was the stand-out attacker, it must be said that E. O’Neill was a constant thorn in the Clara defence and his 2pt second half contribution was hugely important. Moving P. Lyons to midfield later in the second half was a shrewd move and R. Hollywood and Kyle and Jake Dooner always occupied their opponents.
A gap of 5 points was maintained for most of the second half, thanks mainly to the excellence of K. Spain in goals and until a Kyle Dooner goal opened a comfortable gap and when DSK’s best performer pound for pound, K. Carey advanced to put his name on the scoring, there was only one result from there on.
Joint captains, Jack Ryan and Eanna O’Neill were presented with the winner’s trophy and the squad were entertained later at the clubhouse. Congratulations to players and management on a great year of entertainment. In addition to this win they have also won the Offaly ‘B’ league and the Leinster Div 3 league. Well done to all and to the huge number who have given such support throughout the season. Team: K. Spain, K. Morris, J. Troy, G. Dooley, K. Carey,(0-1), J. Ryan, J. Hennessy, M. Og Ryan, S. Carey, D. Hollywood(1-5), E. O’Neill(0-2), K. Dooner(1-0), R. Hollywood, P. Lyons(1-1), J. Dooner.Subs: C. Mannion, R. O’Neill,J. Dooley, P. Ryan. Also: O. Darcy, J.Foley, A. Carroll, C. Creamer, C. Nugent, D. Dooley, J. Collins, K. Coughlan,
Lotto
Numbers drawn on Saturday, 28th September 2019 were 4, 9, 19 & 28.There was no Jackpot winner, match 3 winners were Jack Guinan c/o Mollie Guinan, Tom Kearns c/o Jimmy O’Brien, Ger Gath c/o Self, Johnny Kelly c/o Jimmy O’Brien, Helen Scully c/o Martin Ryan, Mollie Guinan c/o Self, Leslie O’Meara c/o Peadar Nugent. Margaret Dooley won the promoters prize. Next week’s jackpot is €5,650 and team 5 are on rota.
Fixtures
Drumcullen v Clara.U12 Jack Weir tournament –Fri 4th Oct 18:30 in Clara.
Stewards
Stewards are required on Sunday from 10:30 as we host an Intermediate game at 12:00 and a Senior game at 1:30pm
Sympathy
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family relatives and friends of the late, Jimmy Flynn Cloghan and late Nuala Scott nee Walsh, formerly of Rath who died unexpectedly in Edinburgh.
Club Gear
Our club gear is always available at the club house. Contact Peadar Nugent on 086 302 2223 to arrange a visit to our club shop. Items can also be viewed on our website at www.drumcullengaa.com .
