Sean’s Notes

Fixtures JFL Sun 21^st Apr Seans (H) V Killanny 4.00pm

U12 Tue 23^rd Apr Seans (H) V Tyholland 7.00pm

Minor Tue 23^rd Cuchulains Sarsfield V Seans (A) Aughnamullen 7.15pm

Results. U.16 St Past 2 – 11 Seans 5 -14

U21. Seans 0 -10 Blackhill 1 – 14

JFL  Blackhill 0 – 6  Seans 0 – 6

U12 Truagh won V Seans.

Adult Team news. On Sunday last in hurricane like conditions at Blackhill our adult squad came away with a valuable league point when they shared the spoils in a low scoring encounter which finished Blackhill 0 – 6 Seans 0 – 6. The blustery conditions made good football impossible but they will be disappointed they failed to convert one of the many chances created in the closing stages to secure outright victory having pegged the home side back to parity. This week they play neighbours Eire Og on Wednesday evening at Pairc Sheain Mhic Dhiarmada throw in time is 7.15pm and on Sunday they have Killanny as visitors to the same venue for a 4 o clock start. Everyone involved with the squad will be hoping they can use the wide open spaces of the home sod to their advantage and secure additional league points in the process. We wish all those currently side lined through injury a speedy return to full fitness and of course active service.

Under 8/10 Coaching for this age group continues on Saturday mornings from 10.00-11.00am we hope to see all our usual participants there; another reminder about bringing your own personal juice/water bottle and of course don’t leave that mouth protection at home either! A number of our Under 10’s will be absent on Saturday they are off to Donegal to represent Kilmore & Drumsnatt in the Ulster Final of Community Games we wish them every success in their pursuit of Provincial honours.

Under 16  Our U16 team had a good win over St Patrick’s at Ballybay on Thursday evening last, in a high scoring game which finished  St Patrick’s 2-11 Seans 5-14. That score line doesn’t give a true reflection on how close a game this was; only in the last quarter did our lads put daylight between themselves and their opponents. Our boy struggled throughout against a strong St Pat’s midfield but accuracy in front of goal let the home side down, that, and but for some tenacious Seans defending the result would have been much closer.. Paddy Mc Phillips opened Seans account with long range point; Aidan Ward converted a side line free as the visitors exerted early pressure. Niall Kearns at midfield was working overtime and his steady grafting in that area along with partner Aidan Ward ensured a steady supply of possession to the forward division; they duly obliged, Adam O Driscoll on hand to bag two goals while Martin Mc Guirk, Dylan Mc Nally and Paddy Mc Phillips also found the St Pat’s net. Ryan Connolly in goals came to his teams rescue with a couple of great saves, in defence Jamie Keenan, Niall Murphy, Darren Morgan, Ryan Hughes, Rian Mc Entee, Marty Mc Guirk all had their moments and worked hard as a defensive unit. Midfielders Aidan Ward and Niall Kearns were always in the thick of the action pitted as they were against a strong and hard working St Pat’s pair. Up front  the forward division  of  Dylan Mc Nally, Sean Grant  Shane Kelly, Mark Murphy, Adam O Driscoll and Paddy Mc Phillips can be well pleased with their work rate and final score tally; substitutes Ashley Corrigan and James Connolly slotted in well when introduced Next game is a home match against Carrickmacross this Thursday at 6.45pm.

Ceili Dancing. Ceili dancing classes continue in the complex this Sunday at the usual time of 6.30pm -7.30pm. Paula, Edel & Michelle look forward to seeing all the regulars, and of course newcomers are especially welcome.

Cultural Night:  Our monthly Traditional Irish Music session took place last Friday. These sessions have now been running for two years, and it’s very heartening when we continue to have new musicians coming along each month. It’s such a confidence booster for any budding talent, to take part in these sessions, and we all reap the rewards in having such terrific nights’ entertainment!

So, thank you to all our local musicians, plus everyone who turned out in force, from Corcaghan and Monaghan C.C.É. branches. Thank you to Paula, Margot & Anne, for the tasty treats and tea!

So remember to keep the 2nd Friday free, next session takes place on Friday 10^th May. We look forward to seeing you all there. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome.

 

Gaeltacht Scolarships (Scolaireachtai Gaeltachta o Chumann Luthchleas Gael) Interviews for Gaeltacht scolarships to Cholaiste Bhride Rann na Feiste will be held in Cloghan on Saturday 20^th April.Interviews for students who are pre Junior Cert will start at 10.00am, while interviews for post Junior Cert and Leaving Certs students will commence at 11.30am. No pre booking is required.

 Totto. The numbers 4, 1,3,6,7,2,5,8 drawn on Monday 8^th April for a jackpot prize of €7,900 were not correctly forecast. The lucky dip winners were Pete & PJ (Cards) The Monte Carlo, Aghabog GFC, Pete & Danny (Cards) Fergal Mc Quillan, Patrick Tierney Tattenclave, Tristan & Alannah Keelan Stranooden, Jack Conor & Amy Brennan Drumguill, Deidre Mc Elvaney Cabra, Kylie Higgins Ballinode. On Monday night last the numbers drawn for a jackpot prize of €8,000 were not correctly forecast, The number sequence was 5,6,8,4,1,3,2,7, and the luck dip winners were Sean Mulligan, Ciaran Mc Entee, Hagan Family Gortnana,Angela Mulligan, Aisling Ellis, Emmett Mc Elvaney Corcaghan,Mary Freeman Leck,Seamus & Briege Murphy Nahill, Maria Smyth Lecklevera, and Kathleen Murray Derryard Roslea.Next week’s (Week 17) jackpot now stands at €8,100.

Presentation Function. Plans are in place to hold a presentation function in our Social Centre on Friday 27^th April. Presentations will be made to couples who tied the matrimonial knot during the last year, to executive committee members who are taking a break from club administrative duty! and of course highlight of the evening will be the announcement of the 2012 Player’s Player of the Year recipient.