St Malachys Castledawson club notes
August 31, 2010Lotto: Numbers drawn in the weekly Club Lotto on Monday 30th August were 5, 11, 19 & 23. As there were no winners this week, the Lucky Dips went to A McCullagh and Ciaran O Hagan (could Ciaran please contact Brendan on 07810871370 to arrange collection). Jackpot next week is £1500 and as always all support is appreciated.
Fund Raiser: Committee members, Senior players in Camogie and Football and Youth members of the Club will soon be out and about the Community on a fund raising mission - Raffle tickets are on sale for a draw for 2 All Ireland Final seated tickets plus an overnight stay (B&B) in the 5 Star Westbury Hotel. Support appreciated.
Reserve football: Castledawson travelled to Greysteel on Sunday to play Faughanvale knowing that only a win would keep them in contention for the reserve league. An inspired performance from Dermot Heaney helped our younger lads settle and we controlled the game from start to finish. The result was never in doubt and special mention must go to Neill O'Kane in goals who pulled of some fine stops and kept Faughanvale at arms length. A good performance also from Ryan Hughes, Mark Hughes and the ever young Dermot Heaney eased Castledawson passed the opposition and keeps the pressure on Greenlough at the top of the league. Result Castledawson 0.8 Faughanvale 0.6.
Senior Football: This was always going to be a tricky game, Castledawson well aware that on their day Faughanvale are dangerous. That in mind and the fact that one more win would guarantee a league playoff position our boys started quickly with Barry O'Kane very industrious from the first whistle. St Malachys roared into an early lead and when Barry netted you just knew it was going to be our day. Minutes later Martin Heaney broke through and repeated what Barry had done scoring an absolute screamer. Two goals and cruising the second half saw a flurry from the opposition but with Aidan and Marty pulling the strings the scoring gap never got any closer than 4 points. Strong performances from our two games in 1 day keeper Neill, Chris and Joe in defence, Marty and Aidan around the middle and Barry dangerous up front. We finished the game with a score line of 2.09 to 011. Training continues on Tuesday night at seven, we are now heading towards the last part of the season with places up for grabs. Keep up the good work and good luck in the coming weeks.
Camogie: Our U14 have progressed to the semi final of the championship playing Greenlough on Saturday (4th) in Greenlough. Time is yet to be confirmed but check the web later in week. The best of luck to all Roisin and the girls on this occasion. Please support the young girls.
Hard luck to Clare O'Kane and Katie Mc Ananely after their narrow defeat while playing for Derry in the All Ireland Semi Final. A big disappointment for the girls but as always the club is extremely proud of you both.
Pavilion: A reminder to all club members and friends of St. Malachys that the pavilion will always be made available for functions and meetings at no charge; we would ask however to ensure good housekeeping that anyone who requires the loan of chairs or kitchen utensils etc. that they contact Tommy Joe or Eilish on 028 79468020 or in their absence club chairman Sean Cushley. We thank you for your assistance. In the interest of hygiene could all dogs be kept off the pitches and on leads at all times when around the pavilion or grounds.
Irish Dancing: Irish dancing classes are recommencing again on 6th Sept at 7pm! Something new, ceili classes for all ages of the community are commencing 6th Sept also at 9.15 and every Monday there after. Good craic guaranteed!
AllTex Clothing Bank: There is a clothing bank located inside the club car park. All textiles, such as sheets, curtains, clothes, shoes, belts and bags may be put in, but must be clean and dry. The car park can be accessed at all times. This is a permanent feature and can be used by anyone.
Check out the Gallery many new photos added in the Pitch Opening and Feile sections; if there are anymore out there please feel free to include them, if you are finding difficulty in entering them contact Seamus or myself and we will try and help.
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