16 08 2020

Club Notes August 16th   2020 

Junior Men

Well done to the Junior Team who played a great game against Boyle on Sunday in Orchard Park, Elphin winning on a score line of 3-13 to 1 -06. 

They will welcome St.Brigids to Ardcarne Park on the 30th August at 2pm for their next game. 

LGFA

The ladies club have  tickets to sell for Roscommon LGFA if anyone would like to support this fundraiser please let Aileen or Jenny know If €50 is too much two families could go together to buy one.

The under 16 girls were beaten last Tuesday by Castlerea they play Four Roads in Ballyfarnon on Tuesday next at 7.30pm   

The under 14 girls had a good win when they travelled to Padraig Pearses last Thursday evening with a score line 6.06 St Michaels/ St Ronans V 2.07 Padraig Pearses.  They play Northern Harps in Ballinameen on Thursday next.  

Clann conceded their game to our under 12 girls.  They play St Croans away on Sunday next

Last Friday evening amid glorious sunshine, St. Michaels/St. Ronans Junior Ladies team took to Ardcarne pitch for their final game of the season against St. Dominic’s ll. The first period of the game was an evenly matched affair with both teams exchanging scores. As the game progressed into the second half Dominic’s scored several unanswered points. St. Michaels/St. Ronans rallied strongly and pulled points back but, unfortunately, it proved a feat too far for the team.

Thank you to the Junior ladies Management Paul Duignan, Harry Rynn, Theresa White, Mary Kearns and Márie Ni Dhonnchadha for their dedication and commitment to the girls. The sponsors of the Junior Girls team: Keelan Flynn, Clancy Bar, Francis Clancy AI, Noel McTiernan, Junior Earley,  Mark McDermott of  Curmach Strings and  Kwik Arc Frames. 

Under 12

Congratulations to our u12s who recorded another good result against Western Gaels in Frenchpark in Division 2 of the Summer League. Kilbride are the visitors to Ardcarne Park on Saturday next for the final game in the league phase.

Under 14

Our under 14 boys sponsored by McGuinness Centra got their competitive season underway with two games in Division 2 last week. First up was a long trek to Woodmount for a nail-biting encounter with Padraig Pearses. The home team jumped into a 5 point lead in the first quarter. By the time of the water break at the end of the third quarter, the gap was reduced to 2 points and momentum was with the visitors. Unfortunately a 20 minute delay due to an issue with floodlights ended the comeback. The home side had regained their composure when play resumed and pulled away to win by 5 points: Padraig Pearses 2-12 St Michael's 3-4.

Two days later St Aidan's were the visitors to Ardcarne Park for another entertaining contest. The boys trailed by 2 goals in the early minutes but were back on level terms by the first water break and there was little between the sides at half time. The visitors seized control in the third quarter and survived a valiant fight back from the home side to take the spoils at the final whistle. St Michael's 5-7 St Aidan's 6-11.

Our young lads should take many positives from both these games and look forward with confidence to the remainder of the campaign.

Under 16

Good luck to our under 16 boys who play St Dominic's at home on Monday evening (17th) and visit Ballyleague to play St Faithleach's on Friday 21st.

Minor

Best wishes also to our minor boys who have their first outing in the Division 2 championship on Wednesday evening (19th) in Elphin against Elphin-Ballinameen.

Coaching

Any members who may be interested in coaching should note that the online GAA foundation coaching course has reopened again until 31st Aug. It can be taken in six 25 min modules. Feedback has been very positive from those who have already undertaken the course. Contact Brian at 086 2397999 if you think you may be interested. New coaches are always necessary and welcome.

Club Meeting

Club meeting at 9.30pm on 17th August.

St Michaels Lotto

Our Club lotto draw was held on August 9th with a jackpot of €2,300.

The numbers drawn were 1, 7, 14, 22.  There was no jackpot winner, there were four match three winners: James Meehan, Ashling Kilcommons, Claire & Katie O’Hara, Sean & Loretta O’Dowd. The next draw will be held on August 25th and the jackpot is €2,400

 We have moved to online and tickets can be purchased from https://www.lottoraiser.ie/StMichaels/   Your support as always is greatly appreciated. 

Sympathy

The Club extends its sympathy to the Shivnen family, Crossna & Mohill on the death of Charlie, a formidable full back in the 70’s.

The Club also extend its sympathy to the Regan family, Derrynargan on the death of Elsie. 

May they Rest In Peace.