St Michaels GAA Notes

3rd October 2021

U 13 Boys

All roads led to Strokestown on Saturday last as our under 13 boys combination took on the unbeaten Kilglass Gaels/St Barry's in the Division Two Championship Final. Our opponents were strong favourites having defeated all-comers (including our lads) by sizeable margins throughout the season. However, the boys from north Roscommon were not travelling just to make up the numbers.

A large and appreciative crowd witnessed a titanic struggle between two superbly prepared teams. Kilglass/Barrys edged the first quarter by 3pts to 1 and when they added a couple more points shortly after the water break, one feared they would take a stranglehold on the game. But St Michael's/St Ronan's did not read the script and proceeded to seize the initiative, narrowing the gap with three points on the trot, and then leapfrogging into the lead with a goal. A point from the favourites before the interval reduced our advantage, 1-4 to 6pts at half-time. 

The third period was tight and tense with defences on top. No quarter was asked nor given and the only addition to the scoreboard came just before the 2nd water break - a goal for Kilglass/Barry's. When play resumed for the 4th quarter, they added two more points to stretch their lead to four with 10 minutes remaining. Our boys dug deep once again, drawing level with a goal and point, and setting up a thrilling finish. With all the momentum, we pushed forward in search of the winning score, but in the dying minutes, a swift counter attack resulted in a goal, and the title, for the east Roscommon side. An insurance point followed and the final whistle yielded immense disappointment for our young heroes who had given their all. Full-time: St Michael's/St Ronan's 2-5  Kilglass Gaels/St Barry's 2-9. 

Congratulations to Kilglass/Barry's on their victory and commiserations to our panel and management of whom we are justifiably proud. It has been another tremendous campaign, with improvement evident throughout the panel. Thanks to the dedicated team of coaches for their time and expertise, to the players for their commitment, and to the parents for their support and encouragement.

Academy

Under 7s

Under 9s

Under 11s

We have finished up for this season, thank you to all the parents/carers who supported the children to have a very enjoyable year. The future is bright with all the talent in these groups.  Thank you to each and every trainer/coach/support who have sacrificed their time and expertise to ensure the academy can happen.

We are looking forward to 2022 already! 

Junior Men

Hard luck to our Junior B team who lost out to the visitors after another engaging championship contest. Full time score: St Michael's 1-9 Roscommon Gaels 2-12.

Best of luck to our Junior A panel and management who play Padraig Pearses in the championship quarter final next weekend.

Under 17 

Best of luck to our under 17 boys in their championship semi final next weekend. Check our social media sites for news of the fixture (opponent, venue, date and time) which will be finalised during the week.

LGFA

Winter training programme for U14/16/Junior women will start up on Friday October 8th.

The programme will be given by Stephen, Donal, Joe and Michael and will run for 10 weeks. It aim is to keep the girls interested, active and also a bit of a social outlet as well for them.

We will have a registration fee of €10 for each girl, all monies will go towards buying new footballs  and equipment.

Anyone interested in joining please let Joe Daly, Michael Bruen, Dawn O’Connor or Aileen Daly know.

Roscommon LFGA 50/ 50 tickets are now available  We had a lot of winners on these last year, raising € 950 for the girls club

They cost  €50 each  a draw takes place  every 2nd week.  If anyone wants to pair up and go halves each on a ticket, just let us know!

Please contact Jenny Bruen. Joe Daly, Dawn O Connor or Aileen Daly

*Anyone who buys a County board ticket will get 10€ winter training programme free*

Lotto

There was no winner of the lotto jackpot on 3rd October 2021 

The numbers drawn were 1, 9, 10, 18. There were no match three winners. The five lucky dips winners of €20 each are Michael McGonigle, Johanne Cox, Louise Lehany, Eanna & Caoimhe McKeon and Michael Noone 

The next draw takes place on October 17th and the jackpot is €2,600. You can play online at www.lottoraiser.ie/Stmichaels/ 

Your support is as always appreciated. 

Club Development Draw

Thank to everyone who supported the Roscommon GAA Club Development Draw by purchasing tickets an impressive €5,690 was raised for St Michaels GAA club, a fantastic boost for Club. Many thanks to Roscommon GAA and Club Rossie for providing this draw to assist Clubs in raising much needed funds.  Congrats to the winners of the Club Development Draw:1st Prize: A Toyota Yaris or VW Polo: Julia, Johnny & Maebh Mulry Four Roads, 2nd €2,000: Catherine Connellan – Kilmore, 3rd €1,000: Adele Hassett – Ballinameen, 4th €300 Red Mills Voucher: Tommy Daly – St Brigids