Ulster League – The seniors saved their best performance of the league for the final group match as they defeated Moortown 1-15 to 1-11 to qualify for the semi-final stage of the competition. Blayney made a fast start and had 1-3 on the scoreboard in the opening 10 minutes with the goal coming from a speculative effort from midfielder Gary Ward to a solitary point from Moortown. The remainder of the half was pretty even with good scores at both ends and Blayney lead 1-8 to 0-6 at the interval. The second half began in similiar fashion to the first with Blayney in the ascendancy and by the midpoint Blayney were 6 clear. A couple of Moortown points reduced the defecit and when they found the net with 5 minutes to go the game was back in the melting pot. Blayney regrouped and won some crucial kickouts in the middle of the field and coolly tapped over 3 points in the closing minutes to seal the victory. The victory means we have qualified for the semi-final and are drawn to face Killybegs. The game will take place in Killybegs this Saturday at 2.30PM. Should any supporters wish to travel the will be places on the team bus, more information later in the week.
Team and scorers : Bart McNamara; Liam McElroy, Kealan Duffy, Marc McHugh; Cormac Brady, Paddy Mallon , Damian Hughes; Conor Gurn, Gary Ward (1-2); Paddy Finnegan, Niall Duffy (0-1), Michael Gurn (0-2); Keith Hill (0-1f), Mark Treanor (0-2), Gerry Brady (0-5). Subs Brendan McElroy (0-2) for Liam McElroy, Pauric Greene for Keith Hill.
Junior B – The Junior Bs begin their season this Sunday with a home game against Truagh, the game takes place in Toome and throw-in is at 12PM.
Junior C – The Cs opened their league season with a well merited 4-09 to 1-07 win over Rockcorry last Sunday 04th March 2012. Winning the league in 2011 means they are operating at a higher level this season but the signs are good that they will be able to make the step up. It was the veteran of the team Ray McArdle who opened the scoring in the 1st minute followed by further scores from David McMahon and Pauric Greene. David Callan then found the net on his return from a long injury lay-off to give Blayney a comfortable half-time lead. It was in the 2nd period that Blayney really found their shooting boots and goals from McMahon, Greene and Fergal Duffy stretched the lead.
Team and scorers: Bart McNamara; Bernard McDonald, Darren Malone, Cormac McNally; Brian Flanagan, Niall Dignam, Ultan Brady; Paddy Finnegan, Fergal Duffy (1-0), Ciaran McGinn (0-1), Pauric Greene (1-2), David McMahon (1-2), Ray McArdle (0-2), David Callan (1-2)
Cairde Fág An Bealach – The Faughs fundraising drive, Cairde Fág on Bealach, is now well underway and the response thus far has been very positive. The aim of the scheme is to facilitate Faughs supporters and the local community in making a financial contribution to the St Marys Park development. There are two levels of contribution. People can commit €240 per year either as one yearly payment or a monthly payment of €20 per month. This will give the subscribers a special jacket and membership of the newly revamped lotto with major weekly prizes. Alternatively people can commit to paying €120 per year either by one yearly payment or a monthly payment of €10 per month, this will exclude membership of the new lotto. Our sellers will be contacting members in the near future; alternatively anyone interested in becoming a member can contact Club Treasurer Bob O Donnell on 087-6025027, Declan at Loughman Sports or any committee member.
Winter Training Programme – The programme continues this Thursday night. U6s are in Rath na nÓg (6PM-6.50PM), U8s on the Astro-Turf (6PM-7PM) and U10 on the Astro Turf (7PM-8PM). As always new children are welcome on the night, for more details contact Brian Sherry 086 – 2334287, Keith Hanratty 086- 8225982, Ray Mc Ardle 087- 1383603.
Gaelic4Girls – The Gaelic4Girls has now been up and running for two weeks, both seen a huge turnout. It continues at the secondary school gym every Thursday evening at 7PM. The scheme is aimed at girls of 8 years of age and above. For more details contact Darren McQuillan on 086-3844055.
U12 – U12 training continues every Monday night on the Secondary School Astro-turf from 6.45-8PM and also on Saturdays at 4PM.
Club Website – The website is undergoing a facelift at the moment so please bear with us over the next couple of months as we attempt to make it as entertaining and informative as possible.
Club Notes – Any article for inclusion in the notes should be with club PRO Louisa O’Brien (087-7981035) or louisaj_lowry@hotmail.com by Monday night at 9PM.
Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto for the week ending 27th February. The numbers drawn were 06, 07, 17, 28, three lucky people won €50 each by matching three numbers: Jonathan McDonagh, The Crescent, Anne Cole, Drumillard and Ian McKenna, Donegal.
By michael Tue 6th Mar
