U15B Hurling Semi-final

Our U15 hurlers had a superb win over Na Fianna on Sunday morning in Moystown winning by 3-12 to 1 -6. This was a fantastic team effort with players excelling all over the field in the second half to pull away over the closing quarter. Brian Pardy and Cathal Bergin were in scoring form in the forwards while Conor Ryan, Patrick Carroll and Conor Lyons we’re solid in Defence throughout. Some of the u13 players showed great skill in overcoming bigger stronger opposition. Best of luck to the lads this Sunday morning in the Final v Coolderry in Kinnitty. Team Killian Spain, Conor Lyons, Riain Carroll, John Troy, Conor Ryan, Patrick Carroll, Jack Mooney, Stephen Gilligan, Fiacra Dooley, Dara Boyd, Gearoid Dooley, Brian Pardy, Oisin Guinan, Cathal Bergin, Dylan Hollywood. Subs Patrick Lyons for Fiachra Dooley, Jack Ryan for John Troy, Sean Carey for Dylan Hollywood, Injured PJ Bracken

Jack Weir tournament

Having secured a semi-final place already in this tournament, our U12’s played their final match of the group stages on Friday night last against KK. Having put in a spirited display, our young hurlers lost out on a score line of 2-6 to 4-5. They now play Ballinamere in the semi-final on Thursday evening.

Lotto

Numbers drawn on Saturday, 19^th October 2019 were 1, 5, 11 & 14.There was no Jackpot winner, match 3 winners were Niamh Gath c/o Self, Johnny Kelly c/o Jimmy O’Brien, Seamus Carroll c/o Nellie Carroll, David Nugent c/o Martin Ryan, Michael Rice c/o Mollie Guinan, Mike Egan c/o Ger Gath. Martin Ryan won the promoters prize. Next week’s jackpot is €6,100 and team 3 are on rota.

Well done

Congratulations to Kieran Dooley on an excellent job refereeing the Senior Hurling final on Sunday last and his assistant Shane Guinan. Also to our neighbours Seir Kieran & St Rynagh’s on winning the respective county finals over the weekend.

Field Fixtures

We are hosting the U13A final replay between KK and SBK on Saturday next. Help is required from 11:00 for a 12:00 throw in with Shane Guinan officiating.

Fixtures

U12 Jack Weir tournament Semi-final -Drumcullen v Ballinamere–Thur 24^th Oct -18:30pm in Ballinamere.

U20 Hurling championship -Drumcullen/Seir Kieran v Shinrone –Sat 26^th -16:30 in Shinrone

U15B Hurling Final -Drumcullen/Seir Kieran v Coolderry Sun 27^th Oct 12:00 Kinnitty.

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

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, 28^th 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 4^th 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 .