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Tuesday 17th June.

After winning the delayed semi-final of the league fairly comfortably against Lisnaskea on Thursday evening (3-7 to 0-6) the minors struggled to find their form on Sunday in the final and in what they will consider a disappointing performance by their previous standards they were always in arrears against a strong  Maguiresbridge team. Team and scorers: Adam Kilpatrick,  Dominic Gillen, Sean Doherty, Gavin Logue, Finbar Gillen, Ryan Mc Menamin, Conor Cassidy, Declan Mc Cusker (1-5), Gerard Britton(1-0), Conor Walsh, George Scallon, Michael Mc Aleer(1-1) and Martin Bogle. Subs: Andrew Mc Kenna for G. Scallon, Joe Monaghan for Dom Gillen(inj.),Dom Gillen for Martin Bogle, Gary Mc Menamin for Conor Walsh and Martin Bogle for Dom Gillen. Well done to the team and management (Conor Mc Grath, Kevin Daly and Justin Maguire) on reaching the final. They have a chance to move on immediately from this reversal when they play Belnaleck in the first round of the championship this week. The club wish to thank the Lisnaskea team and management for accommodating the rearrangement of the semi-final game.

The u14 girls continued their winning ways with a victory over Devenish (4-6 to 2-3).They have qualified to play in the semi-final of division one of the league, the first team from the club to play at this level of competition. Well done girls!

The u14 boys play in the championship against Roslea on Wednesday evening in Brookeboro at 7.30pm.

The u10 team defeated Kinawley  on Friday evening, retaining their unbeaten record and qualifying for the final of the tournament (Derrygonnelly Blitz) which will take place on Saturday 28^th June.

The Erne Cup team recorded another victory on Saturday against Erne Gaels (2-14 to 0-6). The Team and scorers: Kevin Daly, Gerard Mc Loughlin, Finbar Mc Grath, Michael Muldoon, Donal Gormley, Conor Maguire, Damien Cassidy, Conor Cassidy and Conor Keown(1-0), Conor Mc Grath(0-3), Justin Maguire(0-1), Peter Cassidy, Paul Gallogley(0-4), Stephen Mc Grath (1-2)and Sean Mc Grath (0-1). Subs: Finbar Gillen for Sean Mc Grath, Declan Mc Cusker (0-2) for Donal Gormley and Michael Mc Aleer (0-1)for Justin Maguire.The next game takes place on Sunday in Belcoo at 3.30pm.

Parents and children are asked to ensure that the completed registration forms for Camp St. Joseph (the club’s summer camp) are returned to Kate Mc Gee this week. The camp takes place at the club grounds from Monday 7^th to Friday 11^th July.

Good luck to Marty Mc Grath and his Fermanagh team mates on Saturday evening In the Ulster Senior Football Championship semi-final against Derry in Omagh. Club secretary, Sean Donnelly will distribute match tickets to club members who have applied for them on Thursday evening in the club rooms at 9.00pm.

The much needed drain on the side of the playing pitch alongside the hill was expertly installed on Saturday by Noel Monaghan, Martin Monaghan, Gerard Mc Elhill, Sean Donnelly and the co-ordinator of the project, Donal Gormley. Thank you to all of them for their generous and voluntary gift of time and expertise to the club and to Leonard Mc Grath for once again giving us the use of a tractor and dump truck.

Congratulations to the senior footballers on winning the Francie Corry Memorial Cup for the first time. In the match played on Thursday evening against Donegal Four Masters to mark the unveiling of the memorial plaque in honour of the late Johnny Monaghan they prevailed on a score line of 3-8 to 0-14.The trophy was presented to captain, John Irvine by Aidan Corry and the club thanks Aidan and his family for their continued interest and support. The history making team and scorers were: Gerard Mc Loughlin, Damien Cassidy(1-1), John Irvine, Aaron Dennison, Dwayne Mc Alynn, Declan Deazley, Conor Keown and Chris Snow, Darren Mc Cusker(1-3), Enda Ferris(1-2), Peter Cassidy(0-1), Peter Gormley and Paul Gallogley (0-1). Subs: Stephen Mc Grath and Sean Mc Grath. The marble plaque was unveiled by Johnny’s nephew, Donal in the company of Donal’s sons Don and Barry, Greg Kelly and Donal Fee representing their respective fathers (Mr. Seamas Kelly and Master Tom Fee who each served as Fermanagh G.A.A. secretary while Johnny was treasurer), the members of both teams and a sizeable number of club members and supporters , many of whom ( the older ones!) gratefully recalled Johnny’s contribution to the club during their playing days.

 £10 lotto winners last week were:  Margaret Mc Inern, Monica Monaghan, Dearbhaile Mc Hugh, Gerard Mc Elhill and Fr. Sean Mc Grath. The numbers were 8, 9, 10, 11 and 23. Jackpot this week is £5,550 and the draw will take place in The Corner Bar, Ederney.

Tuesday 10th June.

On Thursday evening the club will honour the memory of one of the most important figures in its seventy nine year history, the late Johnny Monaghan. Johnny was one of the founding members, the first ever team captain, club officer and committee member, trustee, the outstanding player of his generation, referee, juvenile and senior team mentor and coach, a most committed voluntary worker for the G.A.A. at club and county levels (treasurer of Fermanagh County Board from 1946 to 1957) and the father figure of our club for fifty five years, from its formation in 1929 until his death in 1984. A marble plaque, summarising the detail of Johnny’s contribution and achievements, will be unveiled at  St. Joseph’s Park by his nephew, Donal Monaghan (former Donegal  county player ) at the conclusion of  a senior football match between  Donegal Four Masters and St. Joseph’s  which is timed for 8.00pm. The winning team captain will be presented with the Francie Corry Memorial Trophy. The unveiling ceremony will be attended by Fermanagh G.A.A. Co. Secretary, Gregory Kelly and Donal Fee whose fathers, the late Seamus Kelly and Tom Fee, served as secretary during the years of Johhny’s  term as county treasurer. The club appreciates their ready response to the invitation to be present for this historic event.

The numbers drawn in the club lotto on Sunday were: 4, 9, 10, 16 and 23. The five £10 winners were: Jimmy Swift, Joseph Daly, P.Mc Grath(The Cross), Gerard Mc Loughlin and Mick Gilhurst. This week’s draw will take place in The Cross.

 Sunday’s minor league  semi-final against Lisnaskea Emmetts in Tempo was not played due to the absence of a referee and will be rescheduled, possibly for Tuesday of this week.

The u14 boys, although defeated in the league semi-final by Enniskillen Gaels, are commended for their positive attitude and good discipline in the face of adversity. They are now preparing for the first round championship match against Roslea Shamrocks on June 18^th. They are due to play Beragh Red Knights in a challenge game this weekend.

The u14 girls won their match with Belcoo ( 3-6 to 2-4) and if they achieve victory in the g game against Devenish then they will qualify to play in Division 1 for the remainder of the league programme. The u16 girls are preparing for the Division 2 semi-final which is scheduled for late June.

The Erne Cup team will play Erne Gaels in St. Joseph’s Park on Saturday evening at 6.30pm.

On Saturday work to install a new drain on the “hill” side of the playing pitch will take place, commencing at 9.30am. Noel Monaghan has kindly agreed to supply the necessary machinery but willing labourers are urgently required.

The club has appointed Maria Donnelly as Alcohol and Substance Abuse Officer .

Club members requesting tickets for the Fermanagh  V Derry, Ulster Senior Football Championship game in Omagh on Saturday 21^st June must apply to club secretary, Sean Donnelly.

Tuesday 3rd June 2008.

The adult footballers had a successful weekend, achieving three victories in as many games. The matches in the  Fermanagh Herald Senior Football Division 2 against Erne Gaels on Friday and Aughadrumsee St. Macartan’s on Sunday provided quite a contrast. Friday’s encounter was a close, entertaining game (1-9 to 0-10) but the result on Sunday was inevitable from the early stages due to the home team’s dominance in all sectors. The score line at half time was 1-8 to 0-1 with Aughadrumsee’s point coming from a free in the thirtieth minute. The second half continued in the same vein with St. Joseph’s eventually leading by 2-12 to 0-2 before a late scoring flourish by the visitors yielded 1-2, the goal coming from a penalty. Michael Mc Aleer made his senior debut on Friday, scoring a point and followed that on Sunday with an impressive tally of 2 goals and 2 points. Saturday evening’s game in the B.Mc Caffrey & Sons Erne Cup 2 against Enniskillen Gaels was a relatively easy victory for St. Joseph’s, after a fairly competitive first half (0-8 to 0-4) the home team took control in the second period and scored a further 2-8 to win by 2-16 to 0-5.

The senior team and scorers  V Erne Gaels was as follows: Gerard Mc Loughlin, Damien Cassidy, John Irvine, Conor Maguire, Aaron Dennison, Conor Keown, Dwayne Mc Alynn, Martin Mc Grath(0-4), Chris Snow, Declan Mc Cusker, Peter Gormley, Darren Mc Cusker(0-1), Michael Mc Aleer(0-1), Enda Ferris(1-3) and Declan Deazley. Subs: Finbar Mc Grath for Conor Keown, Conor Keown for Finbar Mc Grath and Paul Gallogley for Darren Mc Cusker.

There was one change on the starting fifteen on Sunday V Aughadrumsee, Manus Maguire replacing Conor Keown. The substitutions were as follows: Conor Keown for Chris Snow, Conor Mc Grath for Martin Mc Grath, Paul Gallogley for Enda Ferris and Donal Gormley for Conor Maguire. The scorers were: Michael Mc Aleer (2-2), Darren Mc Cusker (0-4), Aaron Dennison and Enda Ferris (0-2) each, Declan Mc Cusker and Peter Gormley (0-1) each.

The club welcomes Jarlath Mc Swiggan from neighbouring club, Drumquin Wolfe Tones as the new senior team manager.

The u14 boys play Enniskillen Gaels in the P.Clarke and Sons League semi-final this week and they will have a coaching session on Thursday at 6.30pm.

The minors play Lisnaskea Emmetts on Friday evening in the semi-final of the Leonard Mc Grath League Division 3. The game is in Irvinestown at 8.00pm.

The u14 girls had another victory on Monday in their game with Derrygonnelly(4-10 to 0-0)  but they lost to Kinawley on Thursday(1-12 to 2-3). This week they travel to Enniskillen and Belcoo and on Monday(9^th June) they play Devenish at St. Joseph’s Park in the final game of the league. All games have a 7.30pm throw in.

The u10 boys defeated St. Patrick’s on Thursday evening and they now continue their coaching in preparation for the game against Kinawley on Friday 13^th and for the culmination of their competition at the Derrygonnelly Harps’ Blitz on Saturday 28^th June. 

The club’s three referees: Aidan Cassidy, Alan Richardson and Eugene Mc Donagh were all officiating at the weekend and the club takes this opportunity to thank them for representing us in this vital area of our association’s activities and for their service to the county’s extensive programme of gaelic games.

The June meeting of the club executive committee will take place on Thursday evening in the meeting room at 9.00pm.

Tuesday 27th May 2008.

The u14 girls had a resounding victory in their first league match against Erne Gaels. This week they have two games, away to Derrygonnelly on Monday and at home to Kinawley on Thursday evening.

Well done to the u14 boys on their one point victory over Roslea in the high scoring league play-off match(6-7 to 5-9).

The B.Mc Caffrey & Sons  Erne Cup game against Irvinestown  was not played on Saturday evening so this is the second time that this fixture has not materialised. The Erne Cup team will be back in action this week, playing Enniskillen Gaels in St. Joseph’s Park on Saturday at 6.30pm. Two games in the Fermanagh Herald Senior Football League Division 2 are arranged for this weekend at St. Joseph’s Park: on Friday evening at 7.30pm Erne Gaels are the visitors and on Sunday at 3.30pm Aughadrumsee St. Macartan’s provide the opposition. Members who are available to assist as stewards and match officials are asked to be present forty five minutes before the games are due to commence.

The u10 boys recorded victories over Enniskillen on Tuesday and Tempo on Friday and they are looking forward to their trip to Donagh on Friday evening to play St. Patrick’s. There will be no coaching for u10s on Saturday because of First Holy Communion. Blessings and good wishes are extended to the boys and girls on that important and happy occasion.

A big thank you to the forty four club members and supporters who participated in the week end coin collection which took place over a twelve hour period on Friday and Saturday at the village roundabout in Ederney. Thank you also to the passing motorists who responded so generously to this fund raising initiative. When the total is finalised it will be published in the local press in accordance with the terms of the permit.

Congratulations to captain, Martin Mc Grath and his Fermanagh team mates on their Ulster Senior Championship victory over Monaghan on Sunday. Martin’s was a “man of the match” performance and local supporters look forward to his eagerly awaited return to the club colours in this weekend’s senior games. Commiserations to Michael Mc Aleer and Declan Mc Cusker on the minors’ defeat on Sunday.

Tuesday 20th May 2008.

The Erne Cup game against Irvinestown scheduled for Saturday evening at St. Joseph’s park did not take place because of the absence of a referee. With no competitive games this weekend because of the Ulster minor and senior championship games the senior footballers are using the opportunity for a challenge game with Belcoo in St. Joseph’s Park on Friday evening at 7.30pm.

There was heartbreak for the boys from St. Joseph’s P.S. in the Cumann na mBunscoil Blitz last Thursday when they lost the final against St. Mary’s Tempo by a single point in extra time. A similar fate befell the girls in the camogie blitz when they lost out to St. Mary’s Maguiresbridge in the semi-final, also in extra time. Well done to the boys and girls on their success in reaching the latter stages of the competitions.

On Monday the u14 girls travel to Derrygonnelly for their second league game in Section 2.

Good luck to Michael Mc Aleer and Declan Mc Cusker who represent Fermanagh in the Ulster Minor Football Championship against Monaghan in Brewster Park on Sunday  and to Martin Mc Grath, team captain, in the senior equivalent.

Arrangements are presently being made for the erection and unveiling of a commemorative plaque, honouring one of the club’s founding members and life long activist, the late Johnny Monaghan. It is hoped to have a senior football challenge with Donegal Four Masters with whom Johnny’s closest surviving family members are current and past players.

Tuesday 13th May 2008.

The club’s adult footballers had a successful weekend with the seniors winning the Fermanagh Herald Senior Football League Div.2 game with Roslea on Friday evening and the juniors winning their B. Mc Caffrey & Sons Erne Cup clash with Kinawley on Saturday evening. Both games being “away” fixtures added to the sense of satisfaction. On Friday the team trailed the Shamrocks for most of the game but a very strong finishing twenty minutes turned a six point deficit into a three point victory (2-8 to 0-11). Enda Ferris and Dwayne Mc Alynn were the goal scorers. On Saturday the juniors led at half time due to a Justin Maguire goal but fell behind half way through the second half after four unanswered points from Kinawley. The introduction of Declan Mc Cusker, Conor Maguire and Joe Monaghan to the forward line soon put the visitors back in the ascendancy and they went on to win by four points(1-12 to 0-11). Compliments  are extended to Kinawley Brian Borus on their excellent playing surface.Team and scorers: Kevin Daly, Michael Muldoon, Gerard Mc Loughlin, Finbar Gillen, Donal Gormley, Dominic Gillen, Conor Cassidy, Conor Keown, Damien Cassidy, Michael Mc Aleer(0-2), Justin Maguire(1-0), Peter Cassidy, Conor Mc Grath (0-2), Brian Hegarty, Paul Galogley(0-5). Subs: Declan Mc Cusker(0-1), Conor Maguire(0-2) and Joe Monaghan. The next adult fixture is on Saturday evening when Irvinestown return to St. Joseph’s Park for an Erne Cup fixture which has a 6.30pm throw in.

The u14 boys continue training on Tuesday at 6.00pm and on Thursday at 6.30pm in preparation for their forthcoming play off game, probably with Roslea Shamrocks. The minors train on Monday and Wednesday and the u16s train on Thursday at 7.00pm.

The u16 girls completed their series of games in section 2 of the league with a victory over Devenish in Garrison.

Well done to Ciaran Mc Nabb who represented his club and school (St. Joseph’s P.S.) in the Cumann na mBunscoil hurling game during half time of Sunday’s Ulster Senior Hurling Championship between Fermangh and Tyrone at Lisnaskea.

The u10 footballers will travel to play Enniskillen Gaels in the Derrygonnelly  Blitz, probably on Friday evening.

Good wishes from all at the club to footballers and members: Paul Mc Cusker, Ciaran Aiken, Aaron Mc Alynn and Ryan Baird who leave for Australia next  Sunday.

Tuesday 6th May 2008.

Sunday afternoon’s   first game of this year’s Fermanagh Herald Division 2 Senior Football  League lived up to all the expectations of a close, keenly fought local derby with neighbouring  Irvinestown at St.Joseph’s Park. The match was decided in the final minutes when the visitors scored the decisive goal in a break away attack to win by two points (3-9 to 2-10).  Although they were defeated the team and management will hope to carry the spirit and commitment of this performance into the next encounter which takes place in Roslea on Friday evening at 7.30pm. Players are asked to assemble in Ederney at 5.30 on Friday.

On Saturday evening the Erne Cup team recorded another victory, defeating Belnaleck at St. Joseph’s Park on a score line of 1-12 to 1-6. Leading by 1-6 to 0-3 at half time the home team continued to dominate in the second half and eventually led by 1-12 to 0-3. This team travel to Kinawley on Saturday evening to play the local Brian Borus.

The minors lost their unbeaten status to Derrygonnelly last week so they will be keen to return to winning ways against Derrylin O’Connell’s on Wednesday evening in St. Joseph’s Park.

Apologies are extended to the u16 girls for the absence of information in this column about their league endeavours over the past five weeks. On Thursday evening they travel to Garrison to play Devenish in the final game in Section 2 of the U16 League. Meanwhile the u14 girls are preparing for the commencement of their competitive action on May 19^th.

The adult footballers and co-ordinator, Damien Cassidy were complimented at Thursday’s club executive committee meeting on the success of their recent club fund raising initiative.

Paul Gallogley has been appointed to process and monitor all insurance claims arising from playing injuries.

Ryan Mc Menamin and Nathan Cassidy are current members of the Fermanagh U15 Development Squad.

Tuesday 29th April 2008.

The minors, winners of their league game last week against St. Patrick’s, remain unbeaten as they head to Derrygonnelly to play the local Harps on Wednesday evening. The u14’s were defeated by Kinawley in a high scoring game and the travel to Roslea this week. Next Tuesday the u14s welcome Enniskillen back to St. Joseph’s Park for the final fixture of the league section.

On Saturday the Erne Cup team travelled to Aughadrumsee and despite being short a few regulars they came away with a well merited draw(1-9 to 0-12). They will host Belnaleck Art Mc Murroughs at St. Joseph’s Park on Saturday evening.

Sunday marks the beginning of the long awaited Fermanagh Herald Senior League Division Two campaign with a local derby match at home to Irvinestown . Supporters are encouraged to come and support the team, mindful that players, management and match officials are to be shown the respect they deserve and not subjected to any form of verbal abuse.

 The May meeting of the club executive committee will take place on Thursday evening in the clubrooms at 9.00pm.

U10 football continues on Saturday morning at 11.00am followed by u12 hurling at 12.15pm. Camp St. Joseph (club’s summer camp for primary school pupils) will take place from Monday 7^th to Friday 11^th July and the VHI Cűl Camp will run from Monday 28^th July to Friday 1^st August.

Tuesday 22nd April 2008.

The u14s gave way to a stronger Enniskillen Gaels team in the semi-final of Feile na nÓg on Saturday evening in St. Joseph’s Park, the game having been switched from Irvinestown. Playing against a very strong breeze in the first half the boys scored an early goal but that was to be their only score of the half. After the resumption the visitors continued to dominate and registered a few vital scores. When the home team eventually got going, playing with the breeze the deficit proved too much and although they battled to the end, scoring a further two goals and three points, they had to concede to the strength of their opponents. They continue with their league engagements this week on with a trip to Kinawley  to play the local Brian Borus and  on next Tuesday evening they travel to Roslea.Training on Thursday at 6.30pm.

The minors resume league action on Wednesday evening when they entertain St. Pat’s at St. Joseph’s Park with a 7.00pm throw in.

The juniors opened the adult football competitive season on Saturday evening with the visit of Derrylin O’Connells to St. Joseph’s Park. This game was wind dominated as well with the sides level at half time(1-2 each). In the second half the home team kept their opponents scoreless and in very difficult conditions managed to score seven points themselves to win by 1-9 to 1-2.Finbar Mc Grath had an outstanding game at full back with good assistance from Finbar Gillen. Conor Keown was strong at centre-half back. Damien Cassidy at midfield alongside Justin Maguire until he retired injured and was replaced by Brian Hegarty held sway in that sector while captain, Conor Mc Grath and Declan Mc Cusker were the most effective forwards on this occasion. Next Saturday they play in round two of the Erne Cup but details of the fixture are not known at the time of going to press.

On Saturday morning seventy three boys and girls registered for u10 football. Their coaching sessions take place every Saturday from 11.00am until 12.15pm at St. Joseph’s Park.

The club will be represented in both the boys’ and the girls’ u12 indoor hurling blitz in the Lakeland Forum on Wednesday evening. Bus leaves St. Joseph’s Hall at 6.15pm.

U12 outdoor hurling/camogie will commence on Saturday (26^th April) in St. Joseph’s Park (12.15pm until 1.15pm).Boys and girls from P6, P7 and Year 8 are invited to attend.

Tuesday 15th April 2008.

On Friday evening at the well attended and enjoyable club presentation social in The Glendarragh Valley Inn, Peter Gormley and Donal Gormley were named as the senior and junior players of the year respectively for 2007. Both were commended for the quality and consistency of their performance in games and at training. Kate Mc Gee was presented with the Club Member of the Year Award in recognition of her exceptional voluntary service in all areas of club activity but especially in her role as Schools’ Liaison Officer. Well done to all three and well deserved!

Congratulations to juvenile members: Ryan Morris, Sharon Gallogley, Nora Monaghan and Conor Mc Gee who, representing St. Joseph’s P.S., were successful in the local and regional stages of the Credit Union Quiz and competed last week in the National Finals in Dublin.

The senior footballers continued their pre-league preparation with a challenge game against Lisnaskea Emmetts in St. Joseph’s park on Friday evening. Training for this week is on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7.00pm and on Sunday they travel  to Newtownbutler to play the First Fermanagh’s.

The juniors, managed this year by Ollie Kelly with assistance from Sean Donnelly, played Castlederg on Thursday evening and on Thursday they will travel to Templeport , Cavan for their final preparatory match before welcoming Derrylin O’Connells to St. Joseph’s Park on Saturday evening for this year’s first Erne Cup game.

The minors, with good performances from Adam Kilpatrick, Finbar and Dominic Gillen, Conor Cassidy, Michael Mc Aleer and Declan Mc Cusker, had another drawn league game, this time with Roslea (2-11 each).

The u14s had a convincing win in the Feile na nÓg quarter final with Belnaleck on Saturday in Irvinestown. This week they play Newtownbutler in a league fixture at St. Joseph’s Park and they will probably have the semi-final of Feile na nÓg on Saturday.Next Tuesday (22^nd April) the u14s travel to Roslea, leaving Ederney at 6.00pm.

Tuesday 8th April.

Sincere sympathy is expressed to our Chairman, Brian Hegarty and to his brother Kevin, a former Chairman, on the death of their father, Micky Hegarty. Condolences are also offered to Mena, Sean, Gerard, Noel, Ann and the extended family. Ar dheis lamh Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

On Friday evening two very successful lifestyle sessions were held for the club’s adult and underage footballers. At each of them, dietician, Siobhan Monaghan delivered interesting and informative presentations on appropriate diet, nutrition and hydration for footballers, taking account of the age and maturity of her listeners at the respective sessions. Thanks to Justin Maguire and Damien Cassidy from the club’s Games Development and Coaching Committee for organising this very successful initiative.

The Presentation Social takes place on Friday evening in The Glendarragh Valley Inn. Patrons are reminded that the meal will be served at 9.00pm, followed by the announcement and presentation  of the Senior and Junior Player  and Club Member of the Year Awards. Music for dancing will be provided by “Still Water”. Tickets cost £10.

  U14 football training on Thursday at 6.00pm and on Saturday they play the winners of Irvinestown and Belnaleck in the Feile na nÓg. Next Tuesday they play Newtownbutler in St. Joseph’s Park at 7.00pm. Players are reminded to assemble at 6.15pm.

On Saturday (12^th April) football for the u10s (P3-P6) begins in St. Joseph’s Park at 11.00am. The club summer camp, “Camp St. Joseph’s” will take place during the week, 7^th to 11^th July and the Fermanagh VHI Cŭl Camp will take place from July 28^th to August 1^st.

On Wednesday evening the minor footballers travel to Roslea for a league fixture with the local “Shamrocks”.

The revised lotto draw is now in its second week with single entry costing £1.50 and multiple entries costing £1 each. Annual subscription for a weekly entry is very good value at £50.

Items presently available in the club’s merchandise include: small bags(£10), socks and shorts in all sizes and polo shirts in sizes 13, 14 and small.

Congratulations to Marty Mc Grath (captain) and his county colleagues on winning promotion in the Allianz National Football League by virtue of their home draw with Wexford in Lisnaskea on Sunday.

 

Tuesday 1st April 2008.

The senior footballers continue preparation for the competitive season with a weekend trip to Donegal , playing Dunfanaghy on Saturday and staying overnight, with a training session scheduled for Letterkenny  on Sunday. Training is going very well and the form shown in the challenge games played so far augurs well for the opening league game in a few weeks.

The April meeting of the club executive committee will take place on Thursday (3^rd) at 8.00pm in the club rooms.

The presentation social with meal and dancing will take place in TheGlendarragh Valley Inn on Friday 11^th April. Music by Still Water. Because numbers are limited, intending patrons are asked to purchase tickets immediately from any member of the club committee.

The minor footballers who drew with Lisnaskea Emmetts in their first league game entertain Maguiresbridge St. Mary’s at St. Joseph’s Park on Wednesday evening at 6.30pm.

Condolences are extended to the family of the late John Lunney, Screeny who died recently. Go ndeana Dia trócaire ar a anam.

Tuesday 25th March 2008.

The u14 footballers enjoyed a successful opening to their games programme in the challenge game with Derrygonnelly Harps played on Saturday morning at St. Joseph’s Park. They are commended on their positive attitude and good behaviour. Training continues on Wednesday at 11.00am and on Saturday(departing at 10.00am from Ederney)  they travel to Beragh for another challenge match against the local Red Knights.

On Friday 11^th April the club will hold a Presentation Social in the Glendarragh Valley Inn. Music will be provided by “Still Water” and numbers are limited. Tickets are presently available from committee members.

The girls’ football training is back in full swing with the u14 and u16 panels meeting on Wednesday evenings at 6.00pm in St. Joseph’s Park. Any girls from the parish who are interested in joining, especially the u14 panel, will be very welcome and should come along any Wednesday evening to the pitch.

Finbar Gillen made his debut for the county minors in last week’s Ulster Minor League game against Donegal in Ballybofey. Declan Mc Cusker and Michael Mc Aleer are members of this year’s county minor championship panel. On Saturday Chris Snow, Paul Mc Cusker and Enda Ferris played for the county u21’s in the Ulster championship against Derry. Michael Cassidy was manager of the Fermanagh team.

Tuesday 18th March 2008.

The u14 footballers play Derrgonnelly in a challenge game on Saturday at 10.30am in St. Joseph’s Park.Players are asked to be in the dressing room for 10.00am. The coaches and mentors for this panel are: Laurence Maguire, P.J. Mc Alone, Oliver Kelly, Alice Walsh and Pauline Kelly.

League action for the minor footballers begins on Monday 24^th March. Conor Mc Grath, Aaron Dennison, Kevin Daly and Peter Cassidy are the coaches for this group.

Gerard Mc Elhill has accepted the role of groundsman.Working with the members of the Development and Planning Committee he will oversee grounds care and maintenance. The Coaching and Games Development Committee has recruited Michael Cassidy as coaching co-ordinator and Damien Cassidy as player welfare officer. Damien is presently arranging a session on nutrition for all players (male and female) over the age of sixteen. The Social, Cultural and Marketing Committee has appointed Ann Mc Nabb and Patricia Mc Grath as marketing officers and they have already begun work on a club database.

The club executive committee apologises to members for any inconvenience experienced when the membership fees were not collected on the published dates. The committee has now taken responsibility for this task and each current member will be contacted during the coming weeks.

Condolences to the Gallagher family on the death of Sarah, late of Drumnagalliagh; to the Monaghan family,High Street, Ederney on the death of Ann Mc Shane, Coalisland and to those who mourn the passing of Malachy Keown who died in Canada.

Tuesday 11th March 2008.

The club made a significant contribution to the environmental awareness and education of the pupils of primary five, six and seven classes in St. Joseph’s P.S. last week when the boys and girls were active and enthusiastic participants in the tree planting initiative at the club grounds on Wednesday and Thursday. Assisted and directed by eight conservation volunteers and a few club officers the pupils and teachers succeeded in planting 642 trees (12 different varieties). Well done to all! Donors to the club’s defibrillator project which was launched to coincide with the tree planting will have their name attached to one of the trees.

The pitch maintenance task continued on Saturday with further work completed on the goal areas. Thank you to Gerard, Sean, Raymond, Francis and Pat for their ongoing commitment to the care and upkeep of the facilities.

Coaching for the u14 footballers continues on Wednesday and Friday evenings in St. Joseph’s Park at 6.00pm in preparation for the commencement of their league games on Tuesday 8^th April. Boys who were born between January 1^st 1994 and December 31^st 1996 are invited and encouraged to attend. The coaches and mentors for this panel are: Laurence Maguire, P.J. Mc Alone, Oliver Kelly, Alice Walsh and Pauline Kelly.

The minor footballers have commenced their preparation for league action which begins on Monday 24^th March. Conor Mc Grath, Aaron Dennison, Kevin Daly and Peter Cassidy are the coaches for this group.

The March meeting of the club executive committee took place on Thursday. Fr. Brendan Gallagher was appointed honorary president of the club and in a new departure Patricia Mc Grath and Brian Nugent were appointed as honorary vice-presidents. Thank you to all three for their interest and support.  Gerard Mc Elhill has accepted the role of groundsman and working with the members of the Development and Planning Committee he will oversee grounds care and maintenance. The Coaching and Games Development Committee have recruited Michael Cassidy as coaching co-ordinator and Damien Cassidy as player welfare officer. Damien is presently arranging a session on nutrition for all players (male and female) over the age of sixteen. The Social, Cultural and Marketing Committee have appointed Ann Mc Nabb and Patricia Mc Grath as marketing officers and they have already begun work on a club database.

 The senior footballers played Tempo in a challenge game on Sunday in Cavanacarragh. They won on a score line of 1-9 to 0-7. This week’s training takes place on Friday evening and Saturday morning in St. Joseph’s Park.

The Finance Committee are presently finalising arrangements for a change in the lotto format which will offer lotto players a single entry for £1.50 and a double entry for £2. The annual subscription for one entry in the weekly lotto remains at £50.

The club executive committee apologises to members for any inconvenience experienced when the membership fees were not collected on the published dates. The committee has now taken responsibility for this task and each current member will be contacted during the coming weeks.

 

Tuesday 4th March 2008.

A “clean up” day will take place at St. Joseph’s Park on Saturday (8^th March) commencing at 9.30am. Volunteers (men and women) urgently required so that the good work of last year can continue.  All skills and none can be accommodated so anyone with a few hours to give to this task will be very welcome.

Coaching for the u14 footballers continues on Wednesday evening in St. Joseph’s park at 6.30pm in preparation for the commencement of their league games on Tuesday 8^th April. Boys who were born between January 1^st 1994 and December 31^st 1996 are invited and encouraged to attend.

The club executive committee will meet in the club rooms on Thursday (6th March) at 7.30pm. The membership and yearly plans for the Social, Cultural and Public Relations/Marketing Committee and the Coaching and Games Development Committee will be finalised. Proposals to revise the arrangements for the club lotto will be considered further and the management for the Erne Cup team will be ratified.

 A challenge game for the senior footballers is presently being arranged with Tempo Maguires and will probably take place on Sunday (March 9^th.) at 12.00noon in Tempo. Training continues in St. Mary’s College, Irvinestown on Wednesday at 7.30pm and in St. Joseph’s Park on Friday at 7.00pm.

On Saturday night the club’s Ballad Group performed before a packed audience (standing room only) in St. Ronan’s Parish Centre, Lisnaskea at the Ulster semi-final of Scór Sinsear, the competing counties being Fermanagh, Donegal and Tyrone. The group (Kate Mc Gee, Carmel Gillen, Paul Young, Sinead Mc Aroe and Ciara Mc Aleer) gave another beautiful rendition of “Buachaill ó’n Eirne” and “The Ferryman” but were pipped for first place (qualification for Ulster Final) by St. Enda’s Omagh. Congratulations to them on representing the club so well and thank you to the sizeable group of supporters who travelled to Lisnaskea. The Scór activities will resume in September with preparations for Scór na nÓg.

Martina Crozier, Dromore by correctly predicted four of the weekend lotto numbers (5, 12, 13, 15 and 16) won £50. This week’s jackpot is £3,900 and the draw will take place in The New Street Inn.

Those who played with him on the Ederney/Irvinestown combined winning minor championship team of 1972 are saddened by the recent death of Brian (Fuzzy) Keyes in London. Sympathy is extended to his brother, sister and extended family. Ar dheis lamh Dé go raibh a anam.

 

Tuesday 26th February 2008.

Congratulations to all who were involved in and represented St. Joseph’s in Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsear  on winning the award for Fermanagh’s premier club in the promotion of  Scór. The Peter Carty Perpetual  Trophy which honours this achievement  was presented at the conclusion of the county final of  Scór Sinsear  2008 in Tempo Community centre on Saturday night. Also on the winners rostrum were the members of our ballad group (Kate Mc Gee, Carmel Gillen, Paul Young, Ciara Mc Aleer and Sinead Mc Aroe) who will now represent club and county in the Ulster semi-final in Lisnaskea  Parish Centre on Saturday (March 1^st) at 7.30pm.Well done to our other representatives on Saturday: Colette Maguire in Recitation, Ciara Mc Aleer in Solo Singing and Levinus Gillen and Adrian Mc Gee who stepped into the breach at very short notice to ensure our participation in Quiz.

Coaching for u14 footballers begins on Wednesday evening(27^th Feb.) at 6.30pm in St. joseph’s Park. All boys born between January 1^st 1994 and December 31^st 1996 are invited to attend.

Senior football training continues on Wednesday at 7.00pm in St. Mary’s College, Irvinestown , on Friday at 7.30pm and Sunday at 12.00noon in St. Joseph’s Park.

On Saturday  16^th February our u10 hurlers represented club and county in the Ulster GAA Regional Indoor Hurling Blitz held in Omagh  Youth Sports Centre.  Competing with teams from Donegal, Tyrone and Derry they succeeded in reaching the final where, after a titanic struggle, they succumbed to Strabane Sigersons by just one score(1-0). Well done to Paul Devenney ,Rhys Neely, Conor McGee, Curtis Timlin, Ryan Morris, Paul Maguire, Jordon Beacom, Conall McAleer,and Michael Maguire who with their mentors; Adrian and Kate Mc Gee and Claire Morris are keeping our club to the fore in the game of camán agus sliotar.

Lotto numbers last week were: 5, 6, 9, 10 and 15. £10 winners were: Sinead Corry, Dearbhaile Mc Hugh, Margaret Lynch, Kathleen Mc Elhill and Brian Hegarty. Jackpot for this week is £3,850 and draw will take place in Corner Bar, Ederney.

Sympathy is extended to the brother, sister and extended family of the late James Lunney, Killygarry who died recently. May he rest in peace. 

Tuesday 19th February 2008

Patrons of the annual dinner dance in Lusty Beg on Friday (22^nd Feb.) are reminded that the meal will be served promptly at 8.30. The presentations of club person and senior/junior player of the year awards will be followed by a night of dancing to Chokin Chickens. Tasty food and enjoyable entertainment are assured.

On Saturday evening the club’s participation in Scór Sinsear 2008 will bring participants and supporters to Tempo Community Centre for the Fermanagh finals with the first competitors due on stage at 7.30pm. Good luck to our representatives in ballad group, solo singing, recitation and quiz.

The numbers drawn in last week’s lotto were: 2, 9, 11, 14 and 18. With no correct forecasts the £20 winners with four numbers were: Claire Morris, Kevin Reid and Angela Carron. The jackpot for this Sunday is £3,800 and the draw will take place in The Cross Bar, Drumskinney.

Registrar, Eugene Mc Donagh will collect membership fees ( £15 adult and £5 juvenile and youth) in Ederney on Wednesday evening and in Kesh and Montiagh on Thursday with calls on each evening scheduled between 7.00 and 9.00pm.

A sports relevant first aid course on dental trauma will take place at the Bawnacre, Irvinestown on Thursday (21^st Feb.) 7.00-9.00pm. Enquiries to 686 21177.

Condolences are tendered to: the brothers and extended family of the late Kevin Maguire, Moneyvreice Road; to the Mc Donagh family on the death of John Kelly, Trillick and to the extended family of the late Molly Lilley whose funeral took place in Irvinestown on Saturday.

 

Tuesday 12th February 2008

Anyone interested in being involved in the coaching of football should consider attending the Foundation Level Coaching Course which will take place in the Bawnacre, Irvinestown on Saturday 23^rd Feb at  9.00am.  Those who have a coaching qualification but have not completed the child protection section can fulfil that requirement by attending this course. Further details from Justin Maguire or Sean Donnelly.

Club coaches are reminded of the “Tackling Practices” session at Lissan on Thursday evening (7.30pm) with Peter Mc Ginnity and Kieran Donnelly as tutors. 

Training for the adult footballers continues on Wednesday (13^th Feb.) evening in the gymnasium of St. Mary’s College, Irvinestown at 7.00pm. Further sessions will take place on Friday at 7.30pm and on Sunday at 12.00noon in St. Joseph’s Park. 

There was a full attendance of members at the club executive committee meeting on Thursday evening. Raymond Mc Farland’s appointment as senior team manager with Gerald Mc Loughlin as his assistant was ratified. The junior team management will be appointed at the March meeting. The sub committee structure for this year was finalised with Sean Donnelly to act as chairperson of the Club Development and Planning Committee, Dearbhaile Mc Hugh to chair the Finance Committee, Francis Gormley in charge of the Social, Cultural and Public Relations/Marketing Committee and Justin Maguire leading the Coaching and Games Development Committee. The meeting considered the yearly action plans in the areas of club development and finance. Both were accepted unanimously without amendment and  the work of each of them has already begun. 

Registrar, Eugene Mc Donagh will begin his collection of membership fees ( Adult:£15 and Youth :£5 ) this week. On Wednesday 13^th Feb. he will call on members in the Ederney area       ( 7.00-9.00pm).Thursday 14^th will bring him to the Kesh and Montiagh areas. During the following week he will cover Lack and its surrounds on Wednesday (20th) and on Thursday (21st) he will travel to the outer margins! 

Next Saturday (16^th Feb.) the u10 hurlers will play in the West Ulster indoor blitz in Omagh Sports Centre, having qualified from the Fermanagh series a few weeks ago. On Feb.27^th they will join their u12 counterparts to represent St. Joseph’s Primary school in an inter schools indoor blitz. 

Dinner dance and annual presentation of club awards takes place in Lusty Beg on Friday 22^nd Feb.  Scór Sinsear in Tempo Community Centre On Saturday 23^rd Feb. at 7.30pm.

Sympathy is extended to the McGaughey, Farmer and Ferris families on the death of John Mc Gaughey, Lack and to the Mc Brearty family, Ederney on the death of Diane. Club members also regret the death of Sheila Sheridan, Kesh. May they rest forever in eternal peace.

 

Tuesday 5th February 2008

Apologies are extended to u10 hurler Daragh Mc Gee who has been misnamed twice in this column over the past few weeks.  Sorry Daragh!

The monthly meeting of the club executive committee will take place on Thursday(Feb.7^th) at 7.30pm in the clubrooms.

The first training session of the new season for the club’s senior footballers will take place on Sunday (10^th Feb) at 12.00noon in St. Joseph’s Park. All adult players are requested to attend.

All at St. Joseph’s wish Martin Mc Grath well in his new role as captain of the Fermanagh senior football team.

Intending patrons of the forthcoming dinner dance on Friday 22^nd February in Lusty Beg are asked to purchase tickets from any member of the club committee  during the coming week.

Preparations for Scór Sinsear continues with the ballad group, solo singing, recitation and quiz all ‘under orders’ for the Fermanagh finals in Tempo on Saturday 23^rd February. The novelty act has struggled to find a cast and so far there are no competitors for the instrumental music or for the ceili and set dancing categories.

 Condolences are extended to the Mc Grath family, Edenaveigh on the recent death of Eugene Begley, Pomeroy. May he rest in peace.

 

Tuesday 29th January 2008.

Congratulations to the girls’ team who won their competition in the u10 indoor hurling blitz at the Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen on Saturday. The boys’ A team were beaten in the final by Lisbellaw on a 2-1 score line and the B team lost at the semi-final stage in their section to Knocks Grattans(3-1). This was another highly successful and enjoyable hurling initiative for our youngest players and on their behalf thanks is extended to Adrian and Kate Mc Gee, Claire Morris and Justin Maguire. The teams were formed from the following panel of players: Curtis Timlin, Jordan Beacom, Roisin Corry,Ryan Morris, Conor Mc Gee,Sarah Britton, Eilis Walsh, Paul Devenney, Michael and Paul Maguire, Shauna Donnelly, Aoife Cullen, Nora Monaghan, Conall Mc Aleer and Daragh Mc Gee.

The annual dinner dance, postponed from November 2007, will take place on Friday 22^nd February in Lusty Beg with Chokin Chickens providing the musical entertainment. Tickets (£17.50) are available from members of the club committee.

Congratulations to our club treasurer, Dearbhaile Mc Hugh, on her election as secretary of Fermanagh Ladies Gaelic Football Committee. Dearbhaile will also serve on the county fixtures committee during the coming year so her gift of voluntary hours and effort to her club and county will be considerable. Thank you, Dearbhaile and good luck in all your endeavours from St. Joseph’s.

Members are reminded of Wednesday evening’s (30^th January) Irish Language conference which takes place in the Clinton Centre, Enniskillen at 7.30pm.

 

Tuesday 22nd January 2008

The u21 footballers’ re-entry to the competition in the semi-final clash with Tempo on Sunday in Belleek ended in defeat after a closely fought encounter which could have gone either way. To say the team was under strength would be an injustice to the players who lined out such was the abundant effort and will to succeed which they brought to this game. Paul Mc Hugh and Dermot Monaghan both made a welcome return to the club colours and Stephen Mc Grath made the journey from England at short notice to take his place at mid field. Chris Snow was superb in defence with great support from Manus Maguire, Conor Keown, Aaron Dennison, and Finbar Gillen. Peter Gormley had a hand in most of the team’s best play and was one of the game’s most prominent individuals. Aaron Mc Alynn gave notice of why he is in contention for a place on the county u21 team. He was top scorer( 1-3), all his scores coming in the first half when he was playing as an orthodox full forward and winning everything which came his way. Enda Ferris led the attack with Declan Mc Cusker also prominent and Conor Cassidy, Dermot Monaghan and Peter Cassidy all making telling contributions to an outstanding team effort which just came up short on a score line of 1-12 to 2-6. The winners defended three successive forty fives in the final minutes as St. Joseph’s sought an equalising goal. There was certainly no shame in this defeat and compliments again to the joint managers, John Irvine and Sean Mc Caffrey. Good luck to Tempo in the final and thanks to Erne Gaels for hosting the game.

The dinner dance which was postponed in November is provisionally fixed for Friday 22^nd February in Lusty Beg.

Preparations are under way for the club’s participation in Scór Sinsear with the Fermanagh finals taking place in Tempo on Saturday 23^rd February at 7.30pm.The arrangements for Ballad Group, Novelty Act, Solo Singing, Recitation and Quiz are at various stages of organisation with a hope that Instumental Music will be contested as well. Are there any dancers for Ceili or Set?

Sympathy is extended to the Cullen family, Clonee on the death of Jimmy. Ar dheis lamh Dé go raibh a anam.

 

Tuesday 15th January 2008

The u10 hurlers won eight of the ten games they played and drew the other two during the indoor blitz in the Bawnacre, Irvinestown on Saturday. It was a very enjoyable and highly satisfying opportunity for the young players (boys and girls) from the participating clubs and great credit is due to HDM, Fabian Burns and the Fermanagh Hurling Board for this highly effective means of promoting the game. Our club representatives, with their mentors, Adrian and Kate Mc Gee and Claire Morris, were: Curtis Timlin, Jordan beacom, Roisin Corry,Ryan Morris, Conor Mc Gee,Sarah Britton, Eilis Walsh, Paul Devenney, Michael and Paul Maguire, Rhys Neely, Shauna Donnelly, Aoife Cullen, Nora Monaghan, Conall Mc Aleer and Daragh Mc Gee.The inodor sessions in St. Joseph’s Hall continue in preparation for the next blitz which will take place in the Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen on Saturday 26^th January.

The club membership fee for this year is £15 (adult) and £5 (youth). Club Registrar, Eugene Mc Donagh has arranged for the renewal of membership during February when he or one of his assistants will be in contact with all outgoing members. Anyone seeking to become a member is invited to contact Eugene.

Sympathy is extended to the Mc Aleer family on the death of Joe, to the Mc Menamin family ( Eamon and Eileen) on the death of baby Niamh and to the Mc Veigh and Mc Hugh families on the death of Susan Mc Menamin. Go ndeana Dia trócaire ar a n-anamacha.

The new arrangements for the sub committee structures were discussed and ratified at Thursday’s executive committee meeting. The chairpersons and yearly action plans will be agreed at the February meeting which takes place on Thursday 7^th at 7.30pm in the committee room.

 

Tuesday 8th January 2008

The u21 team made a disappointing and, for themselves, their management and small group of loyal supporters, a frustrating exit from the competition on Saturday evening when they played Belcoo in the re-arranged quarter final at Derrygonnelly. The disappointment stemmed from the fact that for a lengthy period of the first half they did not do themselves justice and struggled to produce the standard of play which they had achieved in the earlier games. The frustration was due to the unsatisfactory conclusion. As they prepared for extra time, they were informed that, due to an error in the score keeping, the game had not finished level but in a two point victory (1-7 to 1-5) for the opposition. The players and the management duo of John Irvine and Sean Mc Caffrey deserve great credit for the enthusiasm and enjoyment which they brought to the club’s participation in this competition.

The winners in last week’s club lotto were: £50 Noel Monaghan and £10 each to John Irvine; Jerry Mc Alynn, Trillick; Cassie Mc Grath, Grove Heights; D Steele and Shauna Mc Elhill. The numbers drawn were: 4, 15, 18, 20 and 21. The jackpot for this week is £3,500 and the draw will take place in the New Street Inn on Sunday night.

The club executive meeting on Thursday ( 10^th January) evening  at 7.30pm will appoint the subcommittees for the coming year and make arrangements for upcoming events.

Those who are interested in representing the club in Scór Sinsear (over 17 and under 90!) are asked to contact Fr. Pat Mc Hugh or Sean Donnelly during the coming week.

The u10 indoor hurling blitz will take place in the Bawnacre, Irvinestown on Saturday ( 10.30am to 1.30pm). Good luck to the boys, girls and their mentors: Adrian Mc Gee and Claire Morris.

At the AGM in December the youth report drew well deserved attention to the ongoing commitment to the promotion of gaelic games in the local St. Joseph’s Primary School. Kate Mc Gee, the club/school liaison officer was commended for her excellent work in this area and the good will and interest of the school staff was acknowledged.

Tuesday 1st January 2008

Congratulations to senior team manager, Michael Cassidy on his appointment as Fermanagh u21 manager and good luck to him in this new role.

At the recent AGM Brian Hegarty presented a month by month update on the club’s development plan and its progress over the past year. As always funding is the critical element in the furtherance of the plan but a second playing pitch and proper changing facilities for the ever increasing girls’ playing population remain critical priorities.

Sympathy is extended to the Monaghan family on the death of Patrick Keiveney, Crawley, England whose funeral took place recently at St. Patrick’s Church, Montiagh   and to the Dennison family on the death of Thomas Mongan, Aghyaran.

The u21s travelled to Derrygonnelly on Sunday for the quarter-final with Belcoo but the game did not take place because of the absence of a referee.  The match has been rescheduled for next Sunday (6^th Jan.) in Derrygonnelly at 11.30am.

The u10 hurlers continue their preparation for the upcoming indoor blitz with a session in the Bawnacre, Irvinestown on Saturday at 11.00am.

Thank you to the race sponsors(The Cross Bar, Monaghan Contracts, L.J. Mc Grath Contracts, Fastrack Recruitment, Mc Hugh Fuels and North Stone),to the 136 individuals who purchased horses and to Rosaleen and Denis Monaghan for hosting  the Nite at The Races on Thursday last.

The next meeting of the club executive committee will take place on Thursday 10^th January at 7.30pm in the clubrooms.

Ath-bhliain faoi mhaise dhaoibh go leir! May 2008 be a satisfying and successful year for all our endeavours!

Tuesday 18th December 2007

The u21s play the quarter final against Belcoo on Sunday 30^th December, probably at 12.00noon at a venue to be arranged. The actual details of this fixture will be posted on the club website and published in the parish newsletter.

Race sponsors and horse owners are presently being recruited for the annual Nite at the Races which will take place on Thursday 27^th December in The Cross, Drumskinney.

Congratulations to Tempo Maguires on their hosting of county convention on Sunday. St Joseph’s’ delegates were Brian Hegarty, Sean Donnelly and Pat Mc Hugh. While the Scór report commended us for promoting competition within the club at Scór na nÓg level the Referee’s sub committee challenges us to make a greater contribution in the recruitment of active referees for youth and adult games.

In his report to our recent annual general meeting, Youth Officer, Justin Maguire commented that: “The ongoing work at youth level continues to remain high in quality and quantity. The majority of our coaches have at least foundation level qualification and the experience delivered to our youth members aged from seven to eighteen years is a credit to all those who are involved in coaching”.

Christmas peace and joy is wished to our officers, players, members, benefactors and supporters. As in previous years the club merchandise section is available and willing to assist Santa Claus in his endeavours. Jerseys, hoodies, and other items in club colours can be acquired by contacting Kate Mc Gee or Declan Monaghan.

Tuesday 11th December 2007

The annual general meeting did not receive the level of support from club members which the voluntary efforts of those who serve the club so generously and selflessly deserved. When the matter of volunteerism and the present controversy over grants for elite county players was raised under AOB, of those who spoke, none agreed with the present arrangement and club delegates were mandated to support the motion from Enniskillen Gaels at the forthcoming county convention. In his address the outgoing chairman, Brian Hegarty who was returned unopposed, had this to say, “The volunteer ethos is what has kept our great Association great, and the volunteers of this club make it the great club that it is. By what you do you ensure that Reverend Croke’s (Archbishop Croke, first patron of G.A.A.) “own grand national sports” are not “entirely forgotten”. We do this by continuing to participate in our great gaelic traditions, by giving people the physical skills to play and achieve and grow strong, the mental skills of discipline, dedication, judgement, commitment and good character, and the emotional skills of humility and fairness. We offer a sense of belonging, of coming from somewhere, of being part of something that matters. We offer a lifestyle that is positive, healthy, and active. You, the volunteers, do all of that. You should be proud, because I certainly am. Without you, this club could offer none of the above, because without you there would be no club. With give and take our distinctive pastimes have flourished in our midst for the past 123 years. Let us do what we can together in 2008 to allow them to flourish once more.”  In a similar vein the secretary, Sean Donnelly, also returned unopposed, in his excellent report paraphrased John F, Kennedy, “Ask not what your club can do for you, ask what you can do for your club” The other principal officers, in their reports, summarised the happenings of the past year and suggested areas for improvement and further development in the year ahead. All the reports were presented in an attractive booklet which included fourteen coloured images, chosen from the year’s archive of photographs of the club’s younger players and participants in various teams and activities. Copies of the booklet are available from Sean Donnelly.

Treasurer, Dearhaile Mc Hugh’s reported that expenditure exceeded income by almost £6,000. Weekly lotto, sponsorship and advertising hoardings were the principal sources of income and the main areas of expenditure were; grounds development and maintenance, transport for youth teams, team affiliations and county board levies, care of injuries and repayment of Credit Union loan.

The following officers were elected: Chairman , Brian Hegarty; Vice- Chair, Francis Gormley; Secretary,Sean Donnelly; Treasurer, Dearbhaile Mc Hugh; Registrar,Eugene Mc Donagh and committee members: Justin Maguire, Liam Mc Laughlin, Fr. Pat Mc Hugh, Laurence Maguire and Ursula Mc Farland.

On Saturday evening the club represented Fermanagh in three categories (instrumental music, ballad group and novelty act) of the Scór na nÓg provincial semi-final held in the beautiful new G.A.A. Centre in Glenswilly, Co. Donegal. Although unsuccessful in qualifying for the provincial final each of the groups received very positive feedback from the adjudicators and most of them can look forward to further participation in this section of Scór for a number of years. The club takes this opportunity to compliment all of this year’s Scór na nÓg participants on the high standards of performance they achieved. Thanks again to their mentors: Janette Mongan, Carmel Gillen, Colette Maguire and Claire Monaghan.

The attention now turns to Scór Sinsear (over 17). Anyone interested in representing the club in any of the eight categories is asked to contact Fr. Pat Mc Hugh during the next two weeks.

The u21s remain undefeated, they won the final game of the qualifying section against Aughadrumsee on Sunday (3-10 to 2-9).Aaron Mc Alynn scored two goals, one from a penalty and Paul Mc Cusker finished the other one after an impressive interchange of passes involving his brothers, Declan and Darren. Conor  Keown was outstanding in the half back line and Aaron Mc Alynn constantly drove the play forward from mid-field. Conor Cassidy couldn’t be faulted for the shots which eluded him, one was the result of a defensive error caused by the weather conditions and the other was a fine individual effort on the part of the scorer. Chris Snow was his usual commanding presence and Finbar Gillen’s tackling and astute use of possession was of a high order. Wing backs Aaron Dennison and Michael Muldoon handled their defensive duties competently and moved forward at every opportunity to support the attack. Ronan Daly was especially prominent in the second half and won a considerable amount of vital possession in that period. Peter Cassidy worked very hard and like Aaron Dennison and Darren Mc Cusker didn’t spare himself when support was required in any area of the pitch. Paul Mc Cusker, being very closely marked, was obviously the forward most feared by the opposition but he regularly eluded the close attention to make telling contributions throughout the game. Enda Ferris produced his usual quota of deft touches and good scores, one of them a sublime effort off his left boot early in the second half. Declan, the youngest of the Mc Cusker brothers, was involved in most of the scores and his ball handling in very difficult conditions was of a very high standard. The team has a three week interlude now until the quarter-final against Belcoo which is scheduled for Sunday 30^th December.

The Youth Presentation Evening on Sunday was a great success and has now become one of the most important and enjoyable events in the club’s yearly calendar. The youth committee, led by Youth Officer, Justin Maguire had obviously planned and prepared assiduously and their efforts were appreciated and applauded by all who attended. Carol Mc Donagh was named as the “Peil na mBan Player of the Year” and Chris Snow received the “Youth Player of the Year” award. Carol was honoured for her exceptional dedication and pleasant and wholehearted participation throughout the year. The citation for Chris spoke of his skill and stature on the field of play and his positive and exemplary lifestyle as a young sportsman, a very good role model for juvenile players. Thanks to: the governors and acting principal, Mrs Daly, of St. Joseph’s Primary School for the use of the facilities, to those who sponsored prizes for the raffle and food for the refreshments, to Janette and Paul Mongan for the amplification and to the willing helpers who prepared the venue and tidied up afterwards. 

The u10 hurling remains indoors but switches to the Bawnacre Centre in Irvinestown for this week’s session on Saturday at 11.00am. On Monday it will revert to St. Joseph’s Hall at 5.30pm.

Tuesday 4th December 2007.

Thursday evening’s gathering of the club’s members for the annual general meeting is one of the most important dates in the year’s programme of club activities and events. As well as reviewing the past year it will elect those who will lead the club for the coming year. Members, especially parents of youth players, are invited and encouraged to attend at 7.00pm in the club rooms.

On Saturday evening the club’s Scór na nÓg  novelty act and ballad group will travel to Glenswilly ( some miles beyond Letterkenny on the road to Glenties) to represent Fermanagh in the provincial semi-final. James Maguire, Briege Walsh, Sean Kelly and Majella Walsh will be seeking to emulate their previous performance in the Fermanagh final when they enthralled the audience with the performance of their novelty act. The Ballad Group: Barry Kelly, Niamh  and Roisin Gillen, Niamh Morris and Niall Maguire, will give of their best in  the hope of further success in this very competitive  discipline. Donegal  and Tyrone are the other competing counties. The programme begins at 7.30pm and it is hoped that a sizeable crowd will travel to support our young members in their quest for further honours.

On Sunday the annual youth presentations will take place in St. Joseph’s Primary School, commencing at 4.00pm. The u16 boys and the u14 girls will receive their championship medals .The “youth player of the year” and the “Peil na mBan  player of the year” awards will be presented. All the club’s participants in Scór na nÓg  will perform their respective acts and refreshments will be served. Parents and all club members and supporters are invited to attend. This is an opportunity for us to honour the importance of all the younger members in the life of our club and community and to show our appreciation to the coaches and mentors who devote so much time and energy to the young peoples’ enjoyment of gaelic games and pastimes. Please note that under 16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

On Sunday the u21 footballers retained their unbeaten status in the competition with a victory over Kinawley. On a day when many grounds were unplayable due to the heavy rainfall the Brian Borus’ pitch (the club’s second pitch) was in excellent condition. Playing with the strong breeze in the first half the visitors attacked from the throw in and Paul Mc Cusker scored the first of his side’s six goals. Further first half goals were registered by Aaron Mc Alynn (penalty), Enda Ferris after a lengthy “dribble”, reminiscent of another code, and a double salvo from Peter Cassidy  inside a two minute spell. Goal keeper, Conor Cassidy, with great support from Chris Snow, kept a clean sheet, extending the record of no goals conceded to three games. Each of the teams managed just one score when playing into the breeze, a point for the home team and a goal by the visitors, scored by Darren Mc Cusker with the last kick of the game. The final score was 6-9 to 0-6. The team is now qualified for the quarter finals but on Sunday they travel to play Aughadrumsee, St. Macartan’s, also undefeated, in the final match of the qualifying section.

The annual “Nite at The Races” has been arranged for The Cross Bar, Drumskinney on Thursday 27^th December. Further details of this event will follow but all intending patrons are asked to note the date and keep it free for a post Christmas evening of fun with the opportunity of making a few pounds or losing a few!

 

Tuesday 27th November 2007.

Dominic Mc Connell, Geordie Johnston, Jane Gray, Peter Gormley(Snr.) and Richard Hunter each won £10 in the club lotto last week. The numbers drawn were: 11, 16, 17, 19 and 21.  The jackpot for this week is £3,200 and the draw will take place in “The Cross”, Drumskinney on Sunday evening.

On Sunday evening sixteen of our younger members and their mentors did the club proud in the Fermanagh finals  of Scór na nÓg, held in the comfortable and well appointed Gillaroo Centre, Garrison. First on stage were the ceili dancers, Michelle Corry,Briege Walsh, Sarah Louise Montague and Laura Mc Farland. They were followed by Ryan Kelly in the solo singing. Carol Mc Donagh (accordion), Niamh Morris(flute), Emer Mc Mulkin(tin whistle) and Ciara Mc Quaid(fiddle) were our instrumental musicians. Our youngest competitor was Cian Mc Alone, fresh from his television appearance (RTE) last week, who gave a wonderful recitation of an adaptation of Frank O’Connor’s “First Confession”. Then it was the turn of Barry Mc Aleer, Niamh Gillen and Niamh Morris in the Bailéad Ghrupa section. In the Nuachleas(novelty act) we were represented by James Maguire,  Briege Walsh, Sean Kelly and Majella Walsh. Last on stage, ensuring that we were the only club represented in all of the evening’s seven categories, was the quiz team of: Kevin Walsh, Carol Mc Donagh and Majella Walsh. Congratulations to all our competitors and well done to the ballad group and novelty act, winners in their sections, who now go forward to represent club and county in the provincial semi-final which takes place in Glenswilly, Co. Donegal on Saturday 8^th December. A big thank you to the mentors: Carmel Gillen, Janette Mongan, Colette Maguire and Claire Monaghan.

Condolences are tendered to the family of the late John Maguire whose funeral took place in Luton last week. Go ndeana Dia trócaire ar a anam.

Indoor hurling for the u10s (pupils of P6 and P7) has resumed and will continue every Saturday morning at 11.00am in St. Joseph’s Hall. Children who have attended before are invited to return and those who haven’t are encouraged to come along and give it a try.

The stock of club merchandise has been augmented recently by the arrival of a new supply of adult “hoodies” and polo shirts. Contact Kate Mc Gee or Declan Monaghan.

On Sunday the u21 footballers continued in their winning ways with an impressive victory over Enniskillen Gaels on a score line of 1-13 to 0-4. Played in very good conditions at the St. Micheal’s College playing fields, the performance, while not as fluent as the previous Sunday in Teemore, did produce a number of fine individual displays. The half-back trio of Michael Muldoon, Conor Keown  and Aaron Dennison was especially prominent and between them they contributed five points from play. Manus Maguire kept another “clean sheet” in goals, a combination of his own safe handling and the effective tackling and pressure play of his defensive colleagues. A few overhead catches in the goal area by both Chris Snow and Finbar Gillen were memorable moments of the game. At mid field Peter Gormley was a constant force and Aaron Mc Alynn provided ample evidence that he is well on the way to recovering his best form. Enda Ferris stood tall in every sense, his physical presence allied to his skill and football intuition marked him as a player apart. On Sunday he set himself a standard of performance that his management and team colleagues will want him to reproduce on a regular basis. The Mc Cusker brothers, Darren, Paul and Declan, scorers of one goal and seven points were the main attacking force with very good assistance from Peter Cassidy until he had to withdraw due to injury and was replaced by Conor Cassidy. Paul Mc Cusker, when his best efforts were not getting the reward they deserved, exemplified again the importance of self discipline with respect for colleagues and opponents. Enda Daly made a welcome return after injury and was introduced as a substitute late in the game.

The next game in the competition brings the team to Kinawley on Sunday to play the local Brian Borus.

Members are reminded that the annual general meeting takes place on Thursday 6^th December at 7.00pm in the club rooms and the annual youth presentation function will be held on  Sunday 9^th December at 4.00pm.

Congratulations to our youthful chairman on reaching another milestone on life’s journey. Good wishes for the next decade, Brian!

Tuesday 20th November

Members and supporters are invited and encouraged to  attend the Fermanagh finals of Scór na nÓg in The Gillaroo Centre, Garrison on Sunday (25^th Nov.) at 4.00pm . The club will have its highest ever representation in this area of G.A.A. activity. Good luck to our young competitors and their mentors.

The restorative work on the pitch continues this weekend with the laying of the new turf in the goal mouth areas scheduled to begin on Friday afternoon. On Saturday Mr. Tim Duffy, Grounds Advisor with the Sports Council, who prepared a report on the state of the playing area last year will visit St. Joseph’s Park  again on Saturday to assess  the progress to date and provide an updated report.

Members and supporters are invited and encouraged to attend the Fermanagh finals of Scór na nÓg in The Gillaroo Centre, Garrison on Sunday (25^th Nov.) at 4.00pm . The club will have its highest ever representation in this area of G.A.A. activity. Good luck to our young competitors and their mentors.

The u21 footballers made an impressive start in the competition on Sunday when they recorded a 3-18 to 0-6 victory over Teemore Shamrocks at the latter’s venue. The home team was first to score, a point from a free but the visitors, playing into the breeze, settled and recorded four points  to establish a lead which was never threatened thereafter. Teemore managed three further first half points to the opposition’s one goal and five. The half time score was 1-9 to 0-5. In the second half St. Joseph’s conceded just one point and playing direct attacking football scored a further two goals and nine points with all but two points coming from play. The first score after the resumption was a point by Enda Ferris from a side line free on the twenty metre line. Chris Snow anchored the defence with Peter Gormley most prominent in the middle of the field. Top scorer, Darren Mc Cusker was very active in the forward line, supporting the player in possession as well as providing the finishing touch to most of the game’s best moves. Mentors, John Irvine and Sean Mc Caffrey will be well pleased with this  performance but they will have noted that too many frees, including three which were scored, were conceded through elementary ball handling errors.The team and scorers were: Manus Maguire, Finbar Gillen, Chris Snow, Michael Muldoon, Conor Keown, Aaron Dennison, Aaron Mc Alynn(0-1), Peter Gormley(0-1), Peter Cassidy(1-1), Darren Mc Cusker(1-6) Enda Ferris(0-2), Declan Mc Cusker (0-2) and Paul Mc Cusker(1-5). Subs: Conor Cassidy for Aaron Mc Alynn and Aaron Mc Alynn for Paul Mc Cusker. On Sunday Enniskillen Gaels will provide the opposition and the game will be played at the St. Michael’s College’s playing fields at Drumclay. The throw in is timed for 12.00 noon.

The annual general meeting will take place on Thursday 6^th December at 7.00pm in the club rooms. The annual youth presentation function is fixed for Sunday 9^th December at 4.00pm.

Tuesday 13th November.

The maintenance work on the pitch continued on Saturday last with the removal of the excess material from the goal areas and the preparation for the re-turfing of those parts of the playing area. Liam McLaughlin, Laurence Maguire, Sean Donnelly, Raymond McFarland, Declan Deazley, Eugene McDonagh, Seamus Kelly and Brian Hegarty are commended for their excellent effort on this project.

“Irish News” readers are asked to please retain the tokens for “The GAA School Coaching Days” initiative and give them to Club/School Liaison Officer, Kate Mc Gee or send them directly to St. Joseph’s Primary School. The pupils and staff are grateful for the help received during their previous successful campaigns and appeal for similar assistance on this occasion.

The presentation of the annual awards (Club Person, Senior and Junior Player of the Year) will take place at the dinner dance on Lusty Beg on Friday evening. The meal will be served at 8.00pm and since the programme will end at 1.30am it is important that proceedings begin at the appointed time. A few tickets are still available and can be acquired from Brian Hegarty, Sean Donnelly or Dearbhaile Mc Hugh.

The numbers drawn in the club lotto last week were: 1, 15, 16, 19 and 22. Gerard Mc Elhill, Shane Monaghan, Claire Donnelly, Rosaleen Monaghan and “ Sinead ,Fiona &Trish” c/o New Street  won £10.  The draw for this week will take place in the New Street Inn on Sunday evening with a jackpot of £3,100.

The presentation of youth awards will take place on Sunday 9^th December at 4.00pm. Further details of this event will be published during the coming weeks but all youth members and parents are asked to note the date and keep diaries free.

Nomination forms and details of the annual general meeting have been mailed to all members. Please note that the closing date for receipt of nominations and motions is Thursday 22^nd November.

The u21s travel to Teemore on Sunday to play the local Shamrocks. Throw in is timed for 12.00noon. This team is managed and coached by John Irvine and Sean Mc Caffrey. The response at training has been very positive and at Friday night’s session it was encouraging to see the interest, commitment and leadership which were shown by the “senior” members of the panel.

The seventeen youth members who will represent the club in the Fermanagh finals of Scór na nÓg on Sunday 25^th November in Garrison at 4.00pm continue the preparation this week with their mentors; Janette Mongan, Carmel Gillen, Colette Maguire and Claire Monaghan.  St. Joseph’s will compete in seven of the eight categories.

The club welcomes Fr. Brendan Gallagher who was inducted as the new parish priest of Culmaine on Sunday and all members join in wishing him well in his life and ministry in our community.

Irish News” readers are asked to please retain the tokens for “The GAA School Coaching Days” initiative and give them to Club/School Liaison Officer, Kate Mc Gee or send them directly to St. Joseph’s Primary School. The pupils and staff are grateful for the help received during their previous successful campaigns and appeal for similar assistance on this occasion.

The maintenance work on the pitch continued on Saturday last with the removal of the excess material from the goal areas and the preparation for the re-turfing of those parts of the playing pitch. Liam McLaughlin, Laurence Maguire, Sean Donnelly, Raymond McFarland, Declan Deazley, Eugene McDonagh, Seamus Kelly and Brian Hegarty are commended for their excellent effort on this project.

Wednesday 14th November

The annual dinner dance arranged for Friday (16^th November) at Lusty Beg has been cancelled as a mark of respect to the Mc Elhill family who experienced such tragic loss this week. The club officers and members offer sincere condolences to the immediate and extended family. Ticket holders can recover the cost from  the committee member from which  the ticket was purchased or from club treasurer, Dearbhaile Mc Hugh

Tuesday 6th November 2007. 

Preparations for the Scór na nÓg  competition in Garrison on Sunday 25^th November continues this week with rehearsals for the instrumental music group, the ballad group and the solo singing taking place on Friday evening in the Parish Pastoral Centre  at 8.15pm. The arrangements for the recitation, novelty act and dancing practice will be notified to the individuals concerned during the week. After a keenly contested question time on Friday evening in St. Joseph’s Primary school, Majella Walsh, Carol Mc Donagh and Kevin Walsh were selected to represent the club in the quiz at the Fermanagh finals of Scór na nÓg.

The November meeting of the club executive committee will take place on Thursday evening (Nov 8^th) in the club rooms at 9.00pm. Arrangements for the dinner dance on Friday 16^th November  in Lusty Beg and for the annual general meeting on Thursday 6^th December will be finalised at this meeting. A date for the annual youth presentation function will also be agreed.

The u21 footballers have a bye in round one of the competition which takes place this Sunday. On Sunday week ( Nov 18^th) they play Teemore Shamrocks in a “home” fixture but because St. Joseph’s Park is presently closed for maintenance work this game will be played elsewhere, details will appear  in next week’s club notes.  

Tuesday 30th October 2007

There was an enthusiastic response from the younger club members to the Scór na nÓg auditions which were held on Saturday in St. Joseph’s Primary School. Thank you to those who presented for dancing, singing, music, recitation, novelty act and quiz. Rehearsals will begin this week and a club question time to select the quiz team will take place on Friday (Nov.2^nd) in St. Joseph’s Primary School at 7.00pm. Anyone between the age of eleven and sixteen years who wasn’t able to attend on Saturday but would like to be considered for the quiz team should come along on Saturday evening. The Fermanagh finals of Scór na nÓg will take place In Garrison on Sunday 25^th November at 4.00pm.

The club has decided to enter a team in the recently arranged u21 competition.  A revised schedule of fixtures will appear in this week’s local press.

The playing pitch at St. Joseph’s Park is closed and will remain so for the months of November, December, January and February. This week the task of restoring the goal mouth areas will commence and it is vitally important that there is absolutely no playing activity on the pitch over the coming months. Parents are asked to ensure that children do not enter the pitch during this time so that the expensive maintenance work presently being undertaken is not damaged or interfered with in any way. Thank you to Gerard Mc Elhill. Raymond Mc Farland, Sean Donnelly and Brian Hegarty who spent Saturday at the club grounds repairing the perimeter fence on the playing pitch.

Thanks to those who contributed to the club’s participation in the “Strip (sports) for Africa” initiative and to Dearbhaile Mc Hugh and Ursula Mc Farland for organising and managing it on the day. Further donations of children’s sportswear or clothing can be made during this week by contacting club chairman, Brian Hegarty.

A tree planting project which, when completed, will see over two thousand trees planted on the “hill” at the club grounds is due to commence shortly. The children of the club’s catchment area will be encouraged to participate and sponsorship for the saplings will be invited in the near future. More details on this matter will issue after the next club executive committee meeting.

Club lotto numbers last week were: 1, 4, 9, 15 and 17. £10 winners were: Richard and Gail Hunter, Maureen Deazley, John Corry, Geraldine Mc Alynn and Colette Mc Hugh. The jackpot for this week is £3,000 and the draw will take place in The Cross, Drumskinney on Sunday evening.

Tuesday 23rd October 2007

The scheduled programme of games for this year has now been completed with the club having fielded a total of ten different teams in football ( girls/boys/ adult ) and hurling. However the season may not yet be over because the Fermanagh G.A.A. Competitions’ Control Committee has invited clubs to consider the possibility of an u21 football competition. In the event of this materialising the club has decided to enter a team so there may be further competitive action at St. Joseph’s Park before 2007 expires.

On Saturday next (27^th October) at 3.00pm auditions will be held in St. Joseph’s Primary School for those who are interested in representing the club in Scór na nóg. Participants must be aged between eleven and sixteen years and residing in the parish of Culmaine. The categories are: dance (ceili and sets), music (traditional instrumental), singing (solo and group), drama (novelty act and recitation/story telling) and quiz (G.A.A., Irish  history and  general knowledge). Dancers, musicians, singers, actors and quiz enthusiasts in the designated age category are invited and encouraged to attend. Further information is available from Janette Mongan, Carmel Gillen or Pat Mc Hugh. 

A reminder of the “Strip (Sports) for Africa” event which will take place on Saturday

( Oct. 27^th) at the club rooms from 11.00am to 1.00pm. This initiative will provide clothing and sports wear for children in Africa. Members of the local community are invited to donate suitable garments or make donations for purchase of same. Please make all returns at the clubrooms on Saturday between 11am and 1pm. Thank you.

Congratulations to Nicole Johnston who represented her school (St. Joseph’s P.S.) and club in the Cumann na mBunscol Uladh mini-game (football) during half time of the M. Donnelly inter provincial football semi-final (Ulster V Connacht) on Saturday evening in Mac Cumhaill Park, Ballybofey. Playing under floodlights for the first time, Nicole acquitted herself very well. She stopped a succession of goal bound shots and remained unbeaten in her goal keeping position. Well done Nicole.

The numbers drawn in the club lotto last week were: 4, 5, 19, 22 and 23. Susan Maguire won £50. The jackpot for this week is £2,950 and the draw will be held on Sunday evening in The Glendarragh Va