Under 12s

Our Under 12s had a good evening of football when they played away to Kiltubrid in a challenge match. Playing for St. Michaels were Nino Chilton, Seamus Blackwell, Robert Gillespie, Fiachra Henry, Andrew Tiernan, Niall Curry, Simon Burke, Alexander Vivek, Alan Mc Glynn, Diarmuid Regan, Oisin O Dowd, Eimear Dowd, Clodagh Curry, Aisling Bruen and Damian Mc Glynn. They are due to play Boyle B on Sunday next @ 2pm at Ardcarne Park.

Cúl Camp

Weekly Update

On Sunday last, the 27th of May 2012, seen the start of the Roscommon Intermediate Championship, where St Michael's played St Dominic's in Round 1 of the Intermediate Championship in a sunny and breeze  Strokestown's New GAA Grounds. St Michael's started badly and found themselves 1-01 down after five minutes. Two frees from Paul Simon had St Michael's back in the game after twelve minutes. Further points for St Michael's from Ronan Cox ( 2 frees), Neil Cox and Niall Conlon, with St Dominic's adding a single free to their total, to leave the half time scoreline reading St Michael's 0-06  St Dominic's 1-02. St Michael's also hit six wides to St Dominic's one wide in that first half. St Michael's started the second half with a quick point from Niall Conlon and this was add to by an other point from Ronan Martin, to leave three points between the sides. By now St Michael's were having large amount of possession and only for a further five wides and a Liam Conlon goal bound shot rebounding off the post, the game could have been over as a contest. Ronan Cox extended St Michael's lead to four points with a free with five minutes left in the game. St Dominic's replied with a free and also hit four wides as the game came to an end. Final Score St Michael's 0-09  St Dominic's 1-03. This was a good workman team effort with sum of the Club's young talent coming to the fore in this game. The Team play St Bridget's in Round 2 in Kiltoom on the 10th - 12th of August 2012 . The Team togged out in a new set of jerseys, sponsored by Joe Simon, Hardware, on Sunday last and they looked well, see blog for pictures.

On the underage front, the U12 Girls Team defeated Shannon Gaels on Monday the 21st of May 2012 in Ardcarne Park. This result leaves the Girls qualifying for the Quarter Finals, where they play Castlerea on Thursday next, the 31st of May 2012 in Ardcarne Park at 7.00pm. Please support.

The U14 Team continued their winning ways in the Div 4 League with a home win against St Barry's on Wednesday last, the 22nd of May 2012 in Ardcarne Park. They have a bye this week.

The U12 Boys Team play Boyle B on Sunday next, the 03rd of June 2012 in Ardcarne Park, in the U12 Div 4 League at 12.00pm. Please support. 

The U10 Team had a good work out against Elphin last week.

Training continues for Intermediate, Junior, Minors, U16s, U14s and U12 Boys during the week. Training for U10 and U12 Girls continues during the week. Training for U10s, U8s and U6s on Friday next the 01st of June 2012 at 7.00pm.

The St Michael's GAA Club Minor Board a running a GAA Camp for Children aged between 6 - 12 years on the 29th and 30th of June 2012 at Ardcarne Park. This Camp will include skills and blitz games. Girls and Boys, who wish to take part in this camp, can register at training during the following few weeks or by contacting any Club Minor Board Officer for more details.

The Lotto draw was held in Henry's Bar, Cootehall on Sunday last, the 27th of May 2012, for a jackpot of  €4,600.00. The numbers drawn were 15, 22, 24, 25. There was no winner, No match 3 winner, 5 x €20 winners are; Barbra Kelly, Rivertown, Phil Leydon Mc Gowan, c/o Paddy Leydon, Gerry Mc Cabe, Derreenasoo, Mary Kearns, Smutternagh, Tony & Sinead Bambrick, Cootehall. The next draw is in Clancy's Bar, Cleen, Knockvicar on Sunday 10th of June 2012, for a jackpot of €4,700.00.

St Michael's GAA Club mini version of the Scrap Saturday was once again a success. The Club would like to thank all those who have donated scrap to the event.

To keep up to date with the latest news and advents in the Club, see www.stmichaelsgaa.blogspot.com 

Tickets for the 2012 County Board Members Draw are still available from the Club at €100. By supporting this draw you are supporting you Club and County. First draw now take place on the 22nd June 2012. Half shares or Quater shares in purchasing a ticket are options available. Contact any Club Officer for more details. 

The Club would like to wish the best of luck to Club Footballer Ronan Cox, who is getting married to Aine Guckian on Friday next, the 01st of June 2012 in Carrick on Shannon. 

Congratulations to the Ardcarne U12 Girls Team, who defeated Strokestown in Round 1 of the Community Games on Thursday last in Ardcarne Park.

Well done to Our Joe Simon Hardware Sponsored Intermediate team



Final Result



Intermediate Championship

Best of luck to the Intermediate team in their first outing in the 2012 championship against St. Domincs in Strokestown tomorrow at 1.30pm.

Girls Football

Ardcarne U12 girls defeated Strokestown in the first round of Community Games on a very hot Thursday evening last ! The girls put on a great display in very warm conditions and it was great to see the younger members of the panel playing such a big part in what was a great overall team effort. They play Loughlynn next week - date and venue to be decided.

League:

St. Michaels girls play Catlerea in the league quarter final in Ardcarne Park next Thurs 31st at 7pm.

Please come along and support.

Under 14s

Our under 14s had a good win at Ardcarne Park on Wednesday against St. Barrys.

Under 12 Girls

Well done to our Under 12 girls on their win this evening against Shannon Gaels.

Weekly Update

It was a quiet week for all the Clubs adult Teams, with no action on the field.

The U16 Team were defeated by St Ronan's in the U16 Div 4 Championship in Ardcarne Park on Saturday.

The U14 Team continued their winning ways in the Div 4 League with an away win against St Dominic's B on Thursday.They play St Barry's this Wednesday, the 23rd of May at Ardcarne Park at 7.00pm.

The U12 Boys Team have a bye in the start of the U12 Div 4 League this week. 

Training continues for Intermediate, Junior, Minors, U16s, U14s and U12 Boys during the week. Training for U10s, U8s and U6s on Friday at 7.00pm.

Sunday next, the 27th of May, sees the start of the Roscommon Intermediate Football Championship, where St Michael's take on St Dominic's in Strokestown's New GAA Grounds at 1.30pm. It is important the Team gets off to a great start, so the Club would like to ask the supporters to get behind the Team and travel to Strokestown on Sunday next. The Team will be togged out in the new set of jerseys, sponsored by Joe Simon, Hardware. The Club would like to thank Joe for his sponsorship and support.

The Lotto draw is in Henry's Bar, Cootehall on Sunday next, the 27th of May 2012, for a jackpot of  €4,600.00.

St Michael's GAA Club had a mini version of the Scrap Saturday on Saturday last. The collection point this year was at the Club Grounds, Ardcarne Park, Cootehall. Any outstanding types of scrap metal, big or small and vehicle batteries are welcome before scrap is removed. For assistance or for further information contact any Club Officer or Brian on 086 2397999. The Club would like to thank all those who have donated scrap so far.

Tickets for the 2012 County Board Members Draw are now available from the Club at €100. By supporting this draw you are supporting you Club and County. First draw take place on next weekend, the 25th - 27th of May 2012. Please support. 

Congratulations to all the young people from the Club, who received their First Communion and Confirmation over the past few weeks.

Intermediate Sponsorship



Picture shows Brendan Simon presenting a set of jerseys sponsored by Joe Simon Hardware to Intermediate team manager Dermot Lane. Also in the picture are Nuala O Hara (club secretary), Francis King, James Reynolds and Dermot Cox (club chairman) 



Scrap Saturday

Scrap Saturday at St. Michaels 19th May 2012

Men at Work

Intermediate Championship

Our Intermediate Football Championship 1st round match against St. Dominics has been fixed for Sunday 27th May in Strokestown New GAA grounds at 1.30pm.

Under 14s

Our under 14s had a good win this evening against St. Dominics B in Knockcroghery.

Girls Football

Our under 12 girls were beaten by Kilglass Gaels.

 Weekly Update

The Intermediate Team defeated Michael Glavey's in Ballinlough on Saturday last. This was the last league game for a while, as the Roscommon Intermediate Championship will start in two weeks time, where St Michael's play St Dominic's in round one. 

The Junior Team play Kilglass Gaels next weekend. Check fixtures for details.

The Minor Team play Kilmore in the Minor Div 3 League on Monday next 21st of May 2012 in Kilmore at 7.30pm.

The U16 Team play St Ronan's in the Div 4 Championship in Ardcarne Park on Saturday next at 7.30pm.

The U14 Team continued their winning ways in the Div 4 League with a home win against Padraig Pearse's B on Tuesday last in Ardcarne Park. They play St Dominic's B this coming Thursday in Knockcroghery at 7.30pm.

The U12 Girls Team drew with Boyle on Thursday last at Ardcarne Park. They play Kilglass Gaels on Tuesday 15th May at Bornacoola Pitch at 7.00pm.  Please support all Teams.

The U10 Team had a good work out against Boyle on Tuesday last in the Abbey Park, Boyle.

A Club Minor Board Meeting will take place on Tuesday next, the 15th of May 2012 at 9.30pm in the Ardcarne Park Sports Complex.
The St Michael's GAA Club Presentation Function was held on Sunday night, the 6th of May 2012 in Kilronan Castle. A good night was had by the large attendance on the night, where the victorious 2011 Junior B Team were presented with their County Junior B Championship medals and other presentations made on the night were as follows; Intermediate Player of the Year; Conor King, Junior Player of the Year; Niall Conlon, Club Person of the Year; Brian Lee, Parish Person/Group of the Year; Crossna Dramatic Society. Presentations were also made to the winning teams of the St Michael's GAA Club Golf Classic on the night at the function. Also a big thank you to the organising Committee for making it a great successful night.

St Michael's GAA Club are holding a mini version of the Scrap Saturday, which was so successful last year. The event is fixed for Saturday next, the 19th of May 2012. There will be one collection point this year, which will be at the Club Grounds, Ardcarne Park, Cootehall and will be open all day. All types of scrap metal, big or small and vehicle batteries are welcome on the day. For assistance or for further information contact any Club Officer or Brian on 086 62397999. 

Tickets for the 2012 County Board Members Draw are now available from the Club at €100. By supporting this draw you are supporting you Club and County. First draw is on the weekend of the 25th - 27th of May 2012. Please support.

Good Luck to the Roscommon Team against Galway in the first round of the Connacht Senior Football Championship on Sunday next, the 20th of May 2012 in Dr Hyde Park, Roscommon at 4.00pm.

Congratulations to all the young people from the Club, who received their First Communion and Confirmation over the past few weeks.

Open Evening

Roscommon GAA are holding an open evening for supporters of all ages in Dr. Hyde Park on this Friday night, May 11th, at 8pm.

This is a great opportunity for children to meet their favourite players, to get photos taken and autographs signed and there will also be a few surprises in store!

In the event of rain the activities will be held in the Hyde Centre so no matter the weather it should be a great evening for all that attend.

We hope you can make it and if you need any further information don't hesitate to contact me.

Annual Club Awards



Function Room prepared for St. Michaels



The Annual Club Awards were presented at the St. Michaels Parish Night Out in Kilronan Castle on Sunday night last. Congratulations to Niall Conlon and Conor King on winning Junior and Intermediate players of year and to Brian Lee on winning Clubperson. The Parish Person/Group of the year was awarded to Crossna Drama Society. County Junior B medals were presented to our 2011 winning panel by Michéal Shivnan. Presentations were also made to the winners of our Golf Classic.




Player of the Year Award (sponsored by Click to Slim)




Clubperson of the Year Award (sponsored by Click to Slim)




Junior B County Medals





 

Match Results

The Under 14s had a convincing win over Padraig Pearses B team at Ardcarne Park this evening. Their next match will be away to St. Dominics B next week.

A trip into Boyle for the Under 10s this evening also proved to be a success. 

It was busy weekend for the Club, with five teams in action. The Intermediates were beaten by Boyle in the O Gara Cup League on Monday in the Abbey Park, Boyle. They are due to play  Michael Glavey's in Ballinlough on Saturday next at 6.00pm. The Junior Team were defeated by Castlerea in the Div 4 League on Saturday at Ardcarne Park. They met Shannon Gaels next weekend in Ardcarne Park. Check fixtures for details.

The Minor Team played St Ronan's in the Minor Div 3 League. They may have a game against Kilmore next weekend. Check fixtures for more details.

The U16 Team were defeated by Kilglass Gaels on Saturday in Ardcarne Park.

The under 14s play Padraig Pearse's B tomorrow evening in Ardcarne Park at 7.30pm.

The U12 Girls Team game against Shannon Gaels on Thursday last was cancelled. They play Boyle on Thursday next at Ardcarne Park at 7.00pm. Please support all Teams.

The St Michael's GAA Club Annual Golf Classic took place at Carrick on Shannon Golf Club on Saturday last, the 5th of May 2012. Once again it was a great success with 39 Teams participating. The Club would like to thank all those who played, all those who sponsored the event and to Carrick on Shannon Golf Club for the use of their facilities. The winning team was; Joe Bruen, Fiachra Neary, John Gallagher and Barrach Doherty. Also a big thank you to the organising Committee for making it a great success once again.

The St Michael's GAA Club Presentation Function was held on Sunday night last, the 6th of May 2012 in Killronan Castle. The victorious 2011 Junior B Team was presented with their County Championship medals on the night and other presentations were also made on the night. More details next week.

Hard Luck to the Roscommon U21 Team, who lost to Dublin in the All Ireland U21 Football Final on Sunday last, the 6th of May 2012 in Tullamore.

Tickets for the 2012 County Board Members Draw are now available from the Club at €100. By supporting this draw you are supporting you Club and County. First draw is on the 11th of May 2012.

Anyone interesting in stewarding for the Roscommon v Galway in Hyde Park on the 20th of May 2012 to contact any Club Officer by next Friday, the 11th of May. Training of all stewards next Saturday, the 12th from 9.30am to 3.00pm in Hyde Park, Roscommon.

The Club extends its condolences to the Smith family, Derrycashel on the death of John Joe Smith (RIP), and to the McCabe Family, Derreenasoo and to the Manning Family, Derreenaseer on their recent bereavements, and the Family and Relatives of the late Mary Mc Quaid (RIP), Hollymount. May they all rest in peace

Bank Holiday Weekend Matches

Junior team play Castlerea this evening @ 7pm in Ardcarne Park.

Intermediates play Boyle on Monday @ 11am in Abbey Park, Boyle

The club Annual Golf Classic swung into action this evening with a number of teams playing the Woodbrook course in advance of the main body of players tomorrow. Some tee times remain available.

Golf Classic organiser John Moffatt and Eddie Heslin at the 2012 Golf Classic

Club chairman Dermot Cox with treasurer Eddie Heslin welcoming players to the 2012 Golf Classic at Carrick-on-shannon Golf Club.

Under 14s Win

The under 14s battled through to the end of what was a close encounter to win out in the end by 2 points over Roscommon Gaels B in Lisnamult this evening. The lead changed hands on a number of occassions but St. Michaels turned around a 7 point deficit to win out in the dying minutes. Team was: Aaron Mc Quaid, Seamus Blackwell, Keelan Mc Dermott, Diarmuid Regan, Mitchell Doyle, Enda Farrell, Liam Rowan, Alan Mc Glynn, Mark Gillespie, Diarmuid Martin and Oisin O Dowd.

Mary & John Fryer, TAXI have confirmed that they will be available for transport for the St. Michael s Parish Night Out in Kilronan Castle on Sunday night 6th May. They will have a 14 seater and car, booking is advisable, Contact Mary @ 086 3754802