23 August 2020

 

Club Notes August 23rd 2020

 

Under 12 Boys

Well done to our u12 boys who completed the group phase of the summer league with a hard-earned draw against table-toppers Kilbride on Saturday last. The team have now qualified for the Division 2 semi-final which is an excellent achievement for all concerned.

 

Under 14 Boys

Best of luck to our under 14 boys who resume their Division 2 campaign on Monday 24th August at 7pm in Ardcarne Park against Kilbride.

In another busy week, the u14 lads, sponsored by McGuinness Centra, have a second game on Thursday evening away to the Eire Og / Michael Glaveys combination.

 

Under 16 Boys

An unbeaten St Dominic's side were the visitors to Cootehall on Monday evening last to take on our u16 boys sponsored by Ardcarne Garden Centre. The league leaders made a confident start, had 2 goals on the board before the home team got off the mark, and held a 9 point advantage at half-time leading by 3-6 to 1-3. Despite the deficit our boys never dropped their heads. In the 2nd half they seized the initiative, kept the scoreboard ticking over and set up an exciting finish, eventually falling short by just two points. Full time: St Michael's 2-11 St Dominic's 3-10.

On Friday the boys took on a strong St Faithleach's side in Ballyleague. In a tired display with many of the team playing their 4th game in 10 days, the result was rarely in doubt. However our lads never gave up trying and still recorded a respectable score of 1-11 with limited possession.

 

Minor Boys

Good luck to our minor boys who eventually have their first outing in the Division 2 championship on Tuesday evening (25th) in Ardcarne Park against St Ciaran's.

 

Junior Men

Their next game is Sunday 6^th September, at 2pm in Ardcarne Park where they will play St. Brigids

 

LGFA
The under 16 girls won their round five game on Tuesday last they now play Four Roads in a semi-final on Tuesday in Ballyfarnon. The winners play Kilbride in the 3B final the following Tuesday 1st September. Best of luck to the team and managers Stephen McGuinness, Donal Kelly, Ann Marie Harte and Hilary McCawley

 

The under 14 girls qualify for the 3B final vs the winners of Kibride vs Michael Glaveys. This will be played on 3rd September  Best of luck to team Managers Donal Kelly, Michael Bruen, Stephen McGuinness, Joe Daly  and Aileen Daly

The under 12 girls are in a quarter final which will be played next Sunday best of luck to the girls and Managers Joe and Hilda Daly

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.

*New Covid-19 Restrictions:*

While the new Government restrictions on outdoor sports (banning spectators from games and limiting training to pods of 15 including coaches) are very disappointing from a sporting and social point of view, they serve as a warning that Covid-19 remains a threat to society and that we must continue to maintain all best practice protocols to ensure life is as normal as possible.

One positive is that our players are still allowed to play. To ensure that our games may continue, we ask all club members and supporters to respect the new restrictions banning spectators until Sept 13th. We note that, for underage games, one parent/guardian per player is allowed to attend in a child welfare capacity.

Thanks to all for your support and co-operation.

St Michaels Lotto

Our Club lotto draw was held on August 23^rd with a jackpot of €2,400.

The numbers drawn were 8, 9, 12, 24.  There was no jackpot winner, the lucky dip winners were Michael McGonigle, Barry McGonigle, Adelen Guckian, Stephen McGuinness and Joe Daly. The next draw will be held on September 6^th and the jackpot is €2,500

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