McElvaney W&R Intermediate Championship Semi Final:  Doohamlet 3-12  Donaghmoyne 2-09

After another heart stopping encounter Doohamlet eventually earned their place in the 2018 Intermediate  Championship final.  This was never going to be easy with two top teams fighting for a place in the final and Doohamlet playing against the strong breeze in the first half were excellent, strong in the tackle and creating chances. Points from Barry McBennett, Paul McArdle and Conor Marray kept the scoreboard ticking over but the decisive score came from wing back Damian Ward who raced through and finish to the net leaving Doohamlet 1-05 to 0-05 ahead at the break.

Doohamlet now played with the wind in the second half and had a dream start when Barry McBennett rattled the net and now led by six  but before Doohamlet could resettle Donaghmoyne replied with a flicked goal of their own.  Donaghmoyne were now  dominating possession and when Pauric Donaghy scored a screamer of a goal to level the game it looked like they had the upper hand and went two points ahead.  Great credit to the Doohamlet players, as they did in the quarter final they regrouped and when Barry McGinn stepped up for a crucial free kick deep into stoppage time he showed nerves of steel to slot over this pressure kick and bring the game to extra time.

With both sides now out on their feet and the stakes high Donaghmoyne grabbed the initiative going two points ahead before Doohamlet struck for goal number 3, Oisin O’Neill with a brilliant finish after being set up by Colin Walshe.  From this point on Doohamlet never relinquished their lead. Ciaran McManus who was outstanding throughout orchestrated the defence. Donaghmoynes resistance was broke and points from Jason McElroy, Barry McBennett, Barry McGinn and substitute Cormac McKenna saw Doohamlet win a titanic struggle by six points.

Great credit to team management, backroom staff and players for reaching this final, their fourth since 2010.   We ask all supporters to get behind the team as they begin preparations for this 2018 McElvaney Waste and Recycling Intermediate Championship final. 

 

Championship Final:  Flags, bunting and club merchandise will be available from this weekend so get your Blue and Black colours on show.

 

 

Best Wishes:  Doohamlet GFC and supporters wish Aaron Courtney (Donaghmoyne) a speedy recovery following a nasty arm injury suffered during last weeks game.

 

Minor Championship:   Best wishes to Management and our Minor Players who have their rematch against Seans this Saturday at the Monaghan Harps venue. This promises to be another fiesty game with a Division 2 title at stake. Throw in 4.30pm.  All support welcome.

 

Breakfast Morning:  Busy time ahead on our calendar.  Ahead of our Championship final on Sunday week 21st Oct we will hold our Annual Breakfast morning on Sunday next in the local Community Centre from 10am to 12pm.  Adults €8   Children free. Flags Bunting and merchandise will be on sale during our Breakfast morning .

 

 

PJ Marray Tournament:  Hopefully with a good breakfast  on board we will host the PJ Marray tournament in the afternoon at O’Neill Park involving our juvenile boys and girls.  The PJ Marray Cup was  kindly donated by his family following PJs untimely death in Sept 2010.  It will take place from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.  Please come along and support our future stars, refreshments served and all are welcome.

 

Blotto week 08/10:  No Jackpot winner, number drawn 2, 5, 7, 3, 6, 1, 4.  Lucky dip winners Sharon McElroy, Carga, Ballybay; Ava-Rae McElroy c/o Cathy McKenna; Philip Murphy, 9 Cois Locha; Aiden Marray, Corderrybane; McElroy Family, Cornamuckla.  Next weeks Jackpot €10,000.

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