Platinum Tanks RFL Div 2 A – So it finally happened – one of our adult teams secured a win. Last Wednesday the 10th of May the Bs secured a one point win over Tyholland with the full time score Drumhowan 1-11 Tyholland 2-7 After 15 Minutes Drumhowan had raced into a 1-4 to 0-1 lead with the goal coming from Mark Mc Cabe. However Tyholland came back into it with a goal and a few points of their own. As the first half wore on Drumhowan gained the upper hand and further points from Mark Mc Cabe left the half time score Drumhowan 1-8 Tyholland 1-2.
Drumhowan open the second half as they finished the first and in the first 10 minutes added another 3 points, two coming from frees by Mark Mc Cabe and another from Ciaran Duffy. At this stage Drumhowan had an 8 point advantage and everything seemed on course for a win. Tyholland then had their best spell of the game as the home team faltered and let the visitors scored 1-5 without reply in the remaining twenty minutes. Some resolute defending at the same time meant Drumhowan hung on to win by a point.
Team and Scorers: Cormac Duffy, Mark Quinn, Paddy Mulligan 0-1, Barry Mc Guirk, Mikey Daly, Conor Duffy, Finbar Brennan, Ciarán Duffy 0-1 , Aiden Quinn, Niall Duffy 0-1, Mark Mc Cabe 1-6 (3f), Michael Atkinson, Paul Mc Guirk, Kieran Mc Elroy, Kieran Mooney 0-2
Subs Used – Tom Mc Guirk for Kieran Mc Elroy inj Matthew Lambe for Cormac Duffy inj
Next game for this team is this Sunday 21st may at 2pm away to near neighbours Doohamlet.
Universal Graphics JFC – Drumhowan take on Currin in the championship on Friday 26th May at 7.45pm in Smithborough.
Connolly Meats MFL Division 1 – last Tuesday 9th May the minors had their final game before the Ulster MFC and exam break. It ended in a defeat with the full time score St. Patrick’s 3 -5 Killanny 3-13.
U16 Division 1 – the u16s had a bye last Thursday evening. With no games this week due to the Buncrana Cup the next game will be on Thursday 25th of May the opposition being Scotstown away at 7.30pm. This will be the final game before the exam break.
U14 Division 3 – The U14s play Clan Na Gael in Toome next Monday evening the 22nd of May at 7-15 – Note Fixture change – All players should be in Toome for 6-45 sharp. Also the Number 12 jersey has gone missing from a few weeks back so can everyone check for it please. The team will also take part in a tournament in Latton on Sunday May 28th at 2pm.
Gerry’s Prepared Veg U12 – The U12s have been placed in a very competitive looking Division 2 along with Truagh, Emyvale, Clontibret, Aghabog, Killanny and Scotstown C. The first game is Saturday week 27th May at home to Truagh at 12pm followed by a trip to Clontibret two weeks later. There may be a challenge game on this Thursday evening (May 18th) in Drumhowan.
GR8 U10 – Go Games There is a Go Games Blitz in Rockcorry on this Saturday morning. All players should be in Rockcorry for 9.40 am and it will finish around 11-45am.
GR U8 Go Games – This team took part in a Blitz in Rockcorry on Saturday morning last. The wet weather didn’t dampen the enthusiasm as they played their hearts out over the three games.
U6 Training every Monday at 7pm – New players very welcome.
Community Games – The parish Tullycorbet team went under to Clontibret last week. They were also due to play Monaghan on Tuesday 16th May at 7pm in Drumhowan.
John West Féile Peil na nÓg U14 – The club are hosting St Peter’s Dunboyne on Friday June 23rd and Saturday 24th. The club have two matches in Tyholland on that Friday evening at 4pm. We then play Dunboyne on Saturday morning at 11am in Drumhowan before travelling to Kingscourt on the Saturday afternoon to play another game. In order to have the boys looking the part and kit them out the club are looking for sponsorship and any donation that can be made to team management or any committee member would be greatly appreciated.
Speedy Recovery to our Reserve Keeper and Coaching Officer Cormac Duffy who badly fractured his cheekbone in the game against Tyholland last week. Hopefully he will be seen out coaching and back playing again soon.
Friends of Drumhowan – The annual subscription of €120 is now due. Payment can be handed in at the pitch on next Monday evening 22nd May between 7 – 8pm or give it to your local collector.
Ulster Championship – The best of luck to Monaghan Minors and Seniors who take on Fermanagh this Saturday 20th May in Clones at 5 and 7pm respectively. Tickets are available online at http://monaghangaa.tickets.ie/ , at Centra and Super Valu Stores. Remember to buy early and save. They are also available in Cloghan from 10am to 4pm Thursday and Friday. Please note that Student and Senior Citizen tickets are only available to buy in Cloghan.
By Majella Boyd Fri 19th May
