06 September 2020

 

Club Notes September 6^th 2020

Junior Men

Hard luck to our Junior Men who play St. Brigids in Ardcarne Park on Saturday last, after a great game of football the final score was St. Michaels 1-10 St Brigids 2-09.

A sign of the Covid times, watching the Junior Game from afar!

Under 12 Boys

Our u12 boys team travelled to Orchard Park, Elphin on Saturday last to take on Kilbride in the Division 2 final hoping to repeat their triumph in the same competition in 2019. In damp and breezy conditions, our lads started brightly and dominated possession and territory during the first quarter. At the water break St Michael's deservedly lead by 5 points to 2. A more determined Kilbride side appeared on the resumption. Their defence worked hard to stifle our attack and by half time the sides were level at 5 points apiece. Aided by the breeze, Kilbride seized the initiative with a quick burst of points after the interval. Our boys continued to give their all but scores were hard to get. At full time Kilbride were worthy winners on a scoreline of 14 points to 8.
Regardless of this result, the panel and management have had an excellent season and a bright future. Thanks to the team mentors, Brian Lee, Michael Casey, Gary McDonagh and Thomas Morahan. Panel: Ryan Moran, Peter Walsh, Alex Moore, Peter Morahan, Tom Robertson, Aaron McDonagh, Alex Oates, Cormac Lee, Darragh Lee, Bríon O'Dowd, Jack Regan, Brion Dowd, Sean Henry, Conor Cryan, Josh Casey, Tyler Meehan, Oliver Neary, Conor Regan

Under 14 Boys

Good luck to our u14 boys who look to continue their winning championship run in Division 2 on Monday 7th in Boyle.

Under 16 Boys

Our under 16 boys, sponsored by Ardcarne Garden Centre, welcomed St Ciaran's to Cootehall last Monday for the final game in the group phase of their championship. The sides went score for score in the opening stages and were tied at 1-3 each shortly after the first water break. A couple of goals and a point in quick succession then saw the visitors move 7 points clear. However the home team showed great character to reduce the gap to a minimum at the interval with a series of fine points. Half time: St Michael's 1-9 St Ciaran's 3-4.
An excellent team goal following a move which spanned the length and width of the pitch pushed our lads in front when play resumed. Another home goal before the water break looked decisive. However the visitors never gave up and scored the last five points to snatch a draw, 3-13 each. This was another encouraging performance at home by a very young and skillful squad.
Panel: Daniel Regan, Niall McGlynn, Daniel Bakare, Iollan Morahan, Kyle Keaveny, Colin Burke, Shane O'Dowd, Cathal Guckian, Barry Monahan, Cormac Regan, Ruadhan Henry, Jeffrey Oates, Eoin O'Connor, Sean Moran, Bryan O'Connor, Luke Kearns, Ronan Guckian, Edward Clancy, Tommy Lennon.

Minor Boys

Best wishes to our minor boys who play Elphin-Ballinameen in Division 2 on Wednesday 9th in what is effectively a championship quarter final.

LGFA

The Saints under 12 girls were beaten by Oran in their semi Final on Sunday in Kilronan Park. They now play St Mary's in the Final on Sunday next, best of luck to the Saints girls and Mentors Joe and Hilda Daly.

Congrats to the Under 14 girls! The under 14 girls beat Kilbride in the 3 B County Final well done to our players- E Kelly, A Healy,  A Reynolds,  E Daly, A Morahan, R  Lee, A Fallon, L McCawley, C Daly, L O’Neill, C McGuniness, A Glynn, T McMorrow, S Earley, L Gallagher, L Bruen, C Bruen, J Bright, B McMorrow,  H Keavaney,   S Gilboy,  R McLoughlin, S Daly, G McCawley, I Mahony Murphy, C Morahan, S Bruen.  Thanks to our Mentors Donal Kelly, Michael Bruen, Stephen McGuinness, Joe Daly, Aileen Daly and Hilary McCawley. Thanks our sponsors McGuniness Centra and The Miners Bar.  Thanks to all who supported the team.

*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 September 6^th with a jackpot of €2,500.

The numbers drawn were 6, 7, 12, 24.  There was no jackpot winner, the lucky dip winners were Josephine McGarry, Michael Mullaney, Anne Cox, Lorraine Meehan and Louise Moran.  The next draw will be held on September 20^th  and the jackpot is €2,600

 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 their sympathy to the family of Dettie Cox, Ballyfermoyle. May she rest in peace.