Doohamlet GFC Notes
Seniors: Our Senior team moved clear at the top of the Intermediate league last weekend with two very impressive victories away to Tyholland on Friday evening and 48 hours later a home match against Donaghmoyne.
Tyholland 1-10 Doohamlet 2-10
On a bright sunny evening Doohamlet and Tyholland served up an entertaining game with both sides playing attractive free flowing football. Niall Connolly scored our goal in the first half to give us a three point lead at half time.
Tyholland responded well on the resumption and scored three unanswered points to draw level. Doohamlet were dealt a blow when Ciaran McManus was shown his second yellow card and left Doohamlet with an uphill task with twenty minutes remaining. However the introduction of Colin Walshe for his first outing since breaking his ankle turned this game on its head and Doohamlet scored 1-5 in the last quarter. Our second goal coming from the penalty awarded to Shane McManus and rifled to the net by Colin Walshe.
Doohamlet 0-07 Donaghmoyne 1-03
After our victory on Friday evening Doohamlet returned to action on Sunday and thankfully a number of players declared themselves fit for duty.
Played in atrocious conditions throughout with a gale force wind and rain both sides must be commended for their efforts and tried to play a possession game. Doohamlet had advantage of the wind in the first half and although they held their opponents scoreless only managed five points of their own.
Donaghmoyne in the second half went about reducing the deficit and drew level after an unstoppable shot found the Doohamlet net. Glen Comiskey restored the lead only for Donaghmoyne to reply. Both sides were now looking for the decisive score but Doohamlet full back Martin Hughes after a surging run had the presence of mind to fist the ball over the bar to give the home side both league points.
Injuries: A number of players are currently on the injured list. With the hectic schedule of games players are picking up knocks and bruises.
Ted Duffy has received a severe gash and Darren Connolly has trouble with his back. On the good news front Gabie Casey has returned from suspension and Colin Walshe made his return to first team duty last weekend.
Championship: Seniors now turn their attention to the Championship which takes place on Sunday 3rd June in Clontibret. Throwin 7pm.
Spring League: Well done to all the youngsters who took part in the Spring League Finals Day at Cloghan on Saturday 12th May. Everyone played well and are looking forward to the Under 12 Leagues starting on Sat 26th May. All photos from the Finals Day can be seen on the Monaghan GAA Website. Go on and have a look.
Best Wishes: To five of our U16 players Barry McGinn, Jamie Walshe, Conor Marray, Damian Ward and John Duffy who line out for Our Lady’s Secondary School team in Treanor Cup Final which takes place in Pairc Ester, Newry on Monday evening next.
Lorcan & Wayne: With just over two months to this major event everything is well in place and final touches are being made.
Just to remind everyone this golf challenge is for All GAA Clubs in County Monaghan to enter a team and represent their club. Attractive prizes are on offer and the winning team will be presented with the Lorcan and Wayne Memorial Cup. More details to follow.
Open Event in Cloughan: All Roads lead to Cloghan this Sunday where all Gaels have a chance to meet our 2012 Senior Ladies National League Champions & Our Senior Footballers ahead of their Championship 2012 Opener Against Antrim 27 May in Clones. Our Senior players are available to meet & greet all Gaels as well as opportunity for Photographs – Autographs. There will also be Juvenile skills challenge competitions with prizes. Come along and meet the Farney Army, dont forget your camera, all Gaels welcome !!!
Blotto 14/05: No Jackpot winner, numbers drawn 4, 6, 2, 3, 1, 5, 7. Lucky dip winners Maeve McBennett, Doohamlet; Erin McArdle, Devlin; Agnes Duffy, Rossullus; Gregory Sewell, Dernaglug; Helen Marray, Drumgarra. Next weeks Jackpot €1,500.
