Clontibret Notes

Senior League

Clontibret 3-8, Latton 1-6. We got off to a winning start in the senior league last weekend with a good win in Latton.

We take on Ballybay in the next game on Sunday, 13^th April in Clontibret at 2pm.

Reserve League Division 1

We host Scotstown in this league on Saturday at 5pm. Please note this game has been moved from Sunday morning.

The next game will be away to Magheracloone on Sunday, 6^th April at 12.30pm.

Reserve League Division 3

We play Emyvale tomorrow week, Friday 4^th April at 7pm.

Following that we have Truagh at home on Saturday, 12^th April at 7pm.

Minor League

The minor league gets underway on Tuesday week, 8^th April with a home game against St. Tiarnach’s at 7pm.

U16 League

The opening match of the u16 league will take place next Thursday, 3^rd April with an away game against Donaghmoyne at 6.30pm.

Following that, we have a home game against the Harps on Thursday, 10^th April at 6.30pm.

U14s

Clontibret 7-21, Corduff 6-7. Well done to the u14s who overcame Corduff with a good performance last Saturday. Our next game is against Éire Óg on Saturday week, 5^th April in Smithboro at 12pm.

U12 Spring League

We play Cremartin in Cremartin this Saturday at 12pm.

We have Drumhowan at home on Saturday, 12^th April at 12pm.

U10 Boys

U10 boys training continue as normal on Fridays at 7pm in Community Centre.

U8 Boys

U8 boys training continues on Friday at 6pm in the Community Centre. Boys only born in 2007 & 2006 may attend.

Presentation Evening

A very enjoyable presentation evening was held in the clubrooms on Saturday last to celebrate the achievements of our players at both club and county level in 2013 and to honour a number of retiring club officers who have given great service over the years.

First up all present were welcomed by Club Secretary Frank McManus who introduced the guests and the O’Duffy Cup medals were then presented to the winning Reserve Championship team captained by Rodney Gorman as well as a trophy to Team Manager Damien Moen.  The player of the year awards for 2013 were presented by Club Chairman Colm Gormley as follows; Young Player of the Year Darren McDonnell, Reserve Player of the Year, Brian Greenan and Senior Player of the Year, Martin Corey. This was followed by presentations to retiring club officers to mark their contribution to the club over the past number of years, including Declan Moen, Vice Chairman 2009-2013, Michael McSkeane, Assistant Treasurer 2005-2013 and Kieran Lavelle, treasure 2005-2013 with both secretary and chairman complimenting all three for their work on behalf of the club over a long number of years.

The contribution of our players to the success of our county teams at both senior and minor level was then recognised with each, Vincent Corey, Conor McManus and Dessie Mone at senior level as well as Michael P O’Dowd and Aodh Curran at minor level being presented with an inscribed photograph to mark the occasion, a copy of which will also be displayed in the clubrooms.

Following this the Chairman made a special presentation to our All Star, Conor McManus to mark his particular achievements during 2013 which in addition to the All Star award, Ulster and League success include a M Donnelly Interprovincial medal and a Man of the Match performance in Irelands victory over Australia in the International Rules series. Conor was presented with an inscribed photographic memento of his achievements in 2013 which will also take pride of place on the wall of our clubrooms.

Winding up the proceedings Colm remarked that while the disappointment of the county final defeat still rankles, we are all very proud of the achievements of our players at all levels and especially those who brought such great honour to our club during the year  at the highest level.

Registration

This is the last call for registration in order to be a fully paid-up club member for 2014. Get your membership fee of €20 to Thomas Greenan or any club officer by this weekend.

New Juvenile Membership Rates

2014 membership fees as follows:

Single Child: €30                         Three Children: €80

Two Children: €55                         Four Children: €100

Anybody that still has to pay their membership please do so through their contact of the underage team:  U6&U8 JP Mone, U10 Des Brennan, U12 Seamus Duffy, U14 Pauric Boyle & U16 Niall Brennan. Membership forms and sponsorship cards will be given out to each player at training. All membership and sponsorship cards should be returned by Wednesday 2^nd April.

Juvenile Fundraiser

Clontibret O’Neills along with the Parents Association of Scoil Mhuire and O’Neill Shamrocks will hold a 5/10Km Fun Run/Walk on the Saturday 5th of April 2014 at 3pm. Your support and help will be greatly appreciated.

Sympathy

The club extends its sympathy to the McQuaid family, Braddox on the death of Gertie McQuaid. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Hurling

The Reserve hurling match v Cootehill scheduled to Saturday has been postponed.