Senior ‘B’ Hurling Championship

Drumcullen 1-16

Tullamore 1-21

Drumcullen missed an opportunity to advance to the semi-final when a below par performance brought against Tullamore who were worthy winners. However the big talking point here was the disgraceful condition of the playing surface in Clara where the grass had obviously not been cut for a number of weeks. While this did not affect the result, both sets of players were left frustrated at having to deal with  conditions unsuited for hurling or indeed any field sport. Teams were level at the break 1-10 to 0-13, and while the teams were evenly matched for most of the second period a Tullamore goal opened a gap we were unable to bridge. Drumcullen will now play Carrig & Riverstown in a quarter final in two weeks. Team: E. Gath, D. Mahon D. Guinan, B. Kinsella, D. Maher, H. Ryan, C. Guinan, J. Cashin (0-2), K. Fleury (0-1), R. Gath, D. Gath (0-1), M. Kennedy (0-1), J. Murray (1-1), Conor Gath (0-7), Colm Gath (0-2). Subs used: J. McCarthy, S. Hanrahan, B. O’Meara.

Junior ‘B’ Hurling championship

Drumcullen 0-17

Belmont 1-11

This was an entertaining and keenly contested game played on a perfect surface at Moystown on Friday evening.  Drumcullen led from the start and were 0-9 to 0-6 ahead at half time. They continued to control the game although a soft goal conceded towards the end made for a nervy finish. We now proceed to a semi-final against neighbours KK next weekend. Great credit to Ger McIntyre and his fellow mentors and the players for their commitment in this campaign. Team: A. Mannion, S. Kelly, J. Kelly, M. Hennessy, L. Kelly, W. Spain, J. Brophy, C. Dooley, P. Spain, J. Troy (0-11), D. Troy, D. Spain (0-1), M. Connolly (0-1), N. O’Leary (0-2), M. Kennedy (0-2). Subs used: C. Guilfoyle, T. O’Brien, A. Moran.

U13 Hurling Qtr Final

Kilcormac/ Killoughey 5-20

Drumcullen/Seir Kieran 3-8

A very strong KK were masters from the start in this game at Crinkle on Saturday morning. Trailing 4-12 to 0-6 at the break, DSK put in a spirited second half but the damage was already done. The team now go forward to play in the shield semi-final against other defeated quarter finalists.

Stewards

Many thanks to all those who assisted in the hosting of the senior hurling game on Sunday evening. A special word of thanks to Fergal Dooley who made his field available for parking which alleviated congestion on the road.

6K Road race

Our now annual 6K road race took place on Sunday last. The winners were Male 1^st Paul Mitchell, 2^nd Conor Butler, 3^rdJonathan Dunne. Female 1^st Lisa Barrett, 2^nd Orla Ni Nualain, 3^rd Rosin Woods. 1^st Female juvenile -Laura Woods and 1^st male juvenile -Oran Buckley. Thanks to all who helped out at the event and afterwards in the hall.

Sympathy

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family relatives and friends of the late, Olive Ayres (nee Nugent) , formerly of Rath, and Bernadette Hayes, Birr

Lotto

Numbers drawn on Saturday, 7^th September 2019 were 17, 21, 27 & 30.There was no Jackpot winner, match 3 winners were Muireann, Sarah & Maggie Gath c/o B. Gath, Muireann, Sarah & Maggie Gath c/o F. Ryan. Mono Callaghan c/o M. Ryan. M Guinan won the promoters prize. Next week’s jackpot is €5,200 and team 2 are on rota.

Results

The past week was a mixed bag with the Drumcullen/Seir Kieran U15’s losing heavily to Clara in a play-off while missing some players who might have made a difference.

The Minor Hurlers of Seir Kieran/Drumcullen lost narrowly to Clara by 1-20 to 4-8, the teams retiring level at the break, 2-5 to 0-11. SKD started the second half brightly with two early points on the resumption but Clara dominated thereafter and but for two goals by Luke Carey and a fine display by John Coughlan the margin might have been greater. Nevertheless they have won two of their three round robin games which put them in a good position.

In the Junior ‘B’ Championship we were given a walk-over by Tullamore who were unable to field a full team while our Seniors had a useful 5-14 to 1-14 victory over Kilcormac/Killoughey in Banagher on Saturday. Goals by John Murray, Mark Kennedy, Padraic Cashin, Conor Gath x2, proving the difference between the teams.

Speedy recovery.

We wish Padraig Guinan a speedy recover from his injury he received in the previous round of the championship.

U16 Camogie.

We wish our U16 camogie girls the best of luck in the County Final on Sunday next. Venue and time TBC.

Lotto

Numbers drawn on Saturday, 24^th August 2019 were 13, 20, 21 & 25.There was no Jackpot winner, match 3 winners were Laura Brown c/o Celine Molloy & Conor O’ Callaghan c/o Martin Ryan. Shane Guinan won the promoters prize. Next week’s jackpot is €4,900 and team 5 are on rota.

Fixtures

Drumcullen / Seir Kieran v Ballinamere/Durrow. U13 Hurling Championship prelim ¼ final. Wed 28^th Aug 18:30 in Ballinamere.

Drumcullen v Seir Kieran.U11. Thur 29^th Aug in Clareen.

6K Road race

Our now annual 6K road race will take place on Sunday 8^th September starting at 11.am. Registration

from 9.30 at the clubhouse and all are welcome. Whether you want a leisurely stroll or a more

testing exercise, this is open to all ages and promises to be a well organised and enjoyable evening.

This is an A.A.I. approved event with prizes for Juvenile, male & female 1st 2nd & 3rd . Entry fee -U18 €5, Adult €10, Family €20.

Sympathy:

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of the late Peg Stephens, Rathure, Sean Walsh, Roundhill and Timmy Nugent, formerly of Rath.