Longstone GAC Notes
August 29, 2011
Longstone U-8 Panel at An Riocht Tournament with Brendan McVeigh, Down goalkeeper
*On Friday evening these two old rivals served up an exciting game at Longstone Pk. which ended with the points shared. Bryansford went into a five point lead as the first half progressed, but Longstone gradually fought back and at half-time trailed by one point, 0-8 to 0-9. During the second period the home team gained the upper hand overall and led by three points with a few minutes left. However, Bryansford pointed and snatched a late goal to edge ahead by one early in injury time. Thankfully, Longstone picked themselves up to give one last effort and grabbed the equaliser in the last attack of the game.
Longstone: John-Paul Haughian, Glen Burden, Eamonn Quinn, Darren McDowell, Michael Hughes, Conor Poland 0-1, Adrian Trainor, Ambrose Rogers 0-3, Norman McComb, Stephen Doran 0-1, Barry Doran 0-6, Mark Doran, Ciaran Doran, Mark Poland 0-3, Ryan Kelly 0-2.
*The minors were Home to Tullylish in the penultimate group game of the championship. As usual the players gave a good team performance and kept with the higher division team for most of the game. A few late scores for the visitors ensured Tullylish won by seven points.
*Our U-14s were at home to St Colman's in Game 4, the last group tie of the South Down 'C' championship, on Monday evening of last week. Longstone won by a comfortable margin and qualified to play Banbridge in the semi-finals. This game was played two evenings ago-some details next week.
*Longstone U12 Camogs took part in the All County End of Season Blitz in Castlewellan on Saturday. They were beaten by a single goal in the last minute of the match in the final of their group by Mayobridge.
*The Longstone U-8 players were involved in two tournaments last week-end. On Saturday they played at Pairc na Riochta, Dunnaval and all the children played their part in the five games on an enjoyable day. Then on Sunday it was up to Holy Cross Pk., for Atticall's Sports & Fun Day. Well done to all the players on their good effort and we welcome to Callum Newart into the U-8 squad.
*Upcoming games: Thurs U-16 v Ballymartin (h) 7pm/ Fri Sen v Clonduff (a) 6.45 or 7pm/ Sun Res v Liatroim (a) 2pm & U-16 FC Game 4 v Drumclone (h) 5.15pm.
*Note for U-16 players: Please be at Longstone for the home games on Thursday and Sunday evenings of this week at 6.30pm and 4.40pm respectively.
*Well done to Michael McAstocker who played well in a recent U-16 game at home to Glenn.
*Full committee meeting next Tuesday at 9pm.
*Anyone who put their name down for the Cookery & Basic Computer classes to be held in Longstone must come to Longstone Hall next Wednesday September 7 at 7pm to enrol for either course.
*Condolences to the family and friends of Liam Quinn, Longstone Rd., who passed away on Sunday. May he rest in peace.
*Numbers 9, 13, 16, 20. Eight matched 3. Sunday's Jackpot £5400.
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