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U15B Hurling Semi-final

Our U15 hurlers had a superb win over Na Fianna on Sunday morning in Moystown winning by 3-12 to 1 -6. This was a fantastic team effort with players excelling all over the field in the second half to pull away over the closing quarter. Brian Pardy and Cathal Bergin were in scoring form in the forwards while Conor Ryan, Patrick Carroll and Conor Lyons we’re solid in Defence throughout. Some of the u13 players showed great skill in overcoming bigger stronger opposition. Best of luck to the lads this Sunday morning in the Final v Coolderry in Kinnitty. Team Killian Spain, Conor Lyons, Riain Carroll, John Troy, Conor Ryan, Patrick Carroll, Jack Mooney, Stephen Gilligan, Fiacra Dooley, Dara Boyd, Gearoid Dooley, Brian Pardy, Oisin Guinan, Cathal Bergin, Dylan Hollywood. Subs Patrick Lyons for Fiachra Dooley, Jack Ryan for John Troy, Sean Carey for Dylan Hollywood, Injured PJ Bracken

Jack Weir tournament

Having secured a semi-final place already in this tournament, our U12’s played their final match of the group stages on Friday night last against KK. Having put in a spirited display, our young hurlers lost out on a score line of 2-6 to 4-5. They now play Ballinamere in the semi-final on Thursday evening.

Lotto

Numbers drawn on Saturday, 19^th October 2019 were 1, 5, 11 & 14.There was no Jackpot winner, match 3 winners were Niamh Gath c/o Self, Johnny Kelly c/o Jimmy O’Brien, Seamus Carroll c/o Nellie Carroll, David Nugent c/o Martin Ryan, Michael Rice c/o Mollie Guinan, Mike Egan c/o Ger Gath. Martin Ryan won the promoters prize. Next week’s jackpot is €6,100 and team 3 are on rota.

Well done

Congratulations to Kieran Dooley on an excellent job refereeing the Senior Hurling final on Sunday last and his assistant Shane Guinan. Also to our neighbours Seir Kieran & St Rynagh’s on winning the respective county finals over the weekend.

Field Fixtures

We are hosting the U13A final replay between KK and SBK on Saturday next. Help is required from 11:00 for a 12:00 throw in with Shane Guinan officiating.

Fixtures

U12 Jack Weir tournament Semi-final -Drumcullen v Ballinamere–Thur 24^th Oct -18:30pm in Ballinamere.

U20 Hurling championship -Drumcullen/Seir Kieran v Shinrone –Sat 26^th -16:30 in Shinrone

U15B Hurling Final -Drumcullen/Seir Kieran v Coolderry Sun 27^th Oct 12:00 Kinnitty.

Club Gear

Our club gear is always available at the club house. Contact Peadar Nugent on 086 302 2223 to arrange a visit to our club shop. Items can also be viewed on our website at www.drumcullengaa.com

U13 Shield ‘A’ Final

Drumcullen / Seir Kieran 3-9

Clara 0-5

The final score line scarcely reflects how keenly this game was contested throughout. While DSK finished strongly it was the good start which gave a foothold for the remainder of the game. A goal and point each from D. Hollywood and P. Lyons saw us lead at the break by 2-2 to 0-2. Clara were left to rue so many wides in each half which could have made for a different result. Played on a perfect surface in the Faithful Fields on Sunday morning, the game was entertaining from start to finish with many outstanding performances. Defences were mainly on top and DSK were well marshalled at the back by J. Troy and J. Ryan in the spine, ably assisted by the excellent K. Carey and J. Hennessy while K. Morris and G. Dooley gave little away. At midfield, M. Og Ryan and S. Carey worked tirelessly. While D. Hollywood was the stand-out attacker, it must be said that  E. O’Neill was a constant thorn in the Clara defence and his 2pt second half contribution was hugely important. Moving P. Lyons to midfield later in the second half was  a shrewd move and R. Hollywood and Kyle and Jake Dooner always occupied their opponents.

A gap of 5 points was maintained for most of the second half, thanks mainly to the excellence of K. Spain in goals and  until a Kyle Dooner goal opened a comfortable gap and when DSK’s best performer pound for pound, K. Carey advanced to put his name on the scoring, there was only one result from there on.

Joint captains, Jack Ryan and Eanna O’Neill were presented with the winner’s trophy and the squad were entertained  later at the clubhouse. Congratulations to players and management on a great year of entertainment. In addition to this win they have also won the Offaly ‘B’ league and the Leinster Div 3 league. Well done to all and to the huge number who have given such support throughout the season. Team: K. Spain, K. Morris, J. Troy, G. Dooley, K. Carey,(0-1), J. Ryan, J. Hennessy, M. Og Ryan, S. Carey,  D. Hollywood(1-5),  E. O’Neill(0-2), K. Dooner(1-0), R. Hollywood, P. Lyons(1-1), J. Dooner.Subs: C. Mannion, R. O’Neill,J. Dooley, P. Ryan. Also: O. Darcy, J.Foley, A. Carroll, C. Creamer, C. Nugent, D. Dooley, J. Collins, K. Coughlan,

Lotto

Numbers drawn on Saturday, 28^th September 2019 were 4, 9, 19 & 28.There was no Jackpot winner, match 3 winners were Jack Guinan c/o Mollie Guinan, Tom Kearns c/o Jimmy O’Brien, Ger Gath c/o  Self, Johnny Kelly c/o Jimmy O’Brien, Helen Scully c/o Martin Ryan, Mollie Guinan c/o Self, Leslie O’Meara c/o Peadar Nugent. Margaret Dooley won the promoters prize. Next week’s jackpot is €5,650 and team 5 are on rota.

Fixtures

Drumcullen v Clara.U12 Jack Weir tournament –Fri 4^th Oct 18:30 in Clara.

Stewards

Stewards are required on Sunday from 10:30 as we host an Intermediate game at 12:00 and a Senior game at 1:30pm

Sympathy

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family relatives and friends of the late, Jimmy Flynn Cloghan and late Nuala Scott nee Walsh, formerly of Rath who died unexpectedly in Edinburgh.

Club Gear

Our club gear is always available at the club house. Contact Peadar Nugent on 086 302 2223 to arrange a visit to our club shop. Items can also be viewed on our website at www.drumcullengaa.com .

Junior ‘B’ Hurling Semi-Final

Drumcullen 1-11

Kilcormac/Killoughey 1-18.

A promising opening half which had us leading at the break 1-7 to 0-8 gave way to a collapse thereafter only adding four to our tally. It was ominous that we were depending greatly on Joe Troy’s accuracy with minimal assistance up front apart from the efforts of Mark Kennedy and Niall O’Leary. Leading by four after 40 minutes we seemed to retreat in defence and handed the initiative to KK who were physically stronger in the heavy conditions. Alan Mannion could not be faulted in goals while Joe Kelly was outstanding at full back with excellent support from Aaron Moran, Mark Hennessy and John Brophy. Cathal Dooley tried hard throughout at midfield but the desired result was not to be. This was a game that could have been won but we had to concede to the better team on the day. We are appreciative of the efforts of management and players during the year and while things did not go well on the day they are capable of better days and should look forward positively to 2020. Team: A. Mannion, A. Moran, J. Kelly, M. Hennessy, L. Kelly, W. Spain, J. Brophy,  P. Spain, C. Dooley, J. Troy (1-8), D.Troy, D. Spain, N.O’Leary (0-1), C. Guilfoyle, M. Kennedy (0-2), Subs: Tadhg O’Brien.

U12 Hurling League

Thanks to all the players & Management of the six teams that took part in the 1st Drumcullen U12 Tournament. It concluded on Sunday last with 3 fantastic finals in Rath where the players put on entertainment well above their youthful years. Thanks to our referees for all their help and time they gave in all the matches over July, August & September. Thanks to Michael Cleary Offaly GDA who presented the medals after each final. The big winner here was Offaly hurling with lots of talent for future development squads on show. Finally big thanks to the ladies who provided cups of teas to over 300 parents and kids after the game yesterday. Well done to all the clubs who played these games in the spirit it was set up for -which was to develop hurling skills In the kids.

Sympathy

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family relatives and friends of the late, Brigid Horan (nee Kelly) Boolinarrig and formerly of Lusmagh and Ray Nolan, Crinkle.

Lotto

Numbers drawn on Saturday, 14^th September 2019 were 3, 4, 15 & 28.There was no Jackpot winner, match 3 winners were Austin Wright c/o Dermot Horan, Fergus & Liam Conroy c/o Shane Kelly, John Mellsop c/o John Guinan, Patricia Ryan c/o Martin Ryan, Seamus Carroll c/o Nellie Carroll, Michael Carry c/o Jack Ryan. N. Quegan won the promoters prize. Next week’s jackpot is €5,350 and team 2 are on rota.

Fixtures

Drumcullen/Seir Kieran v KK. Minor Championship –A quarter final -Wed 18^th Sept 18:00 in Moystown.

Drumcullen/Seir Kieran v CRC Gaels. U13 Championship -A Shield Semi-final. Thur 19^th Sept 18:00 in Birr.

Drumcullen/Seir Kieran v Ferbane/Belmont. U15 Championship –prelim quarter final.  Sat 21^st Sept 12:00 in Kilcormac.

Drumcullen v Carrig Riverstown Senior B Championship quarter final. Sun 22^th Sept 14:30 in Birr.

Under 13 Hurling Preliminary Qtr Final

Drumcullen/Seir Kieran 7-7

Ballinamere 2-3

This was an unexpectedly one-sided contest which allowed team management to introduce a range of substitutes who gained valuable game time. Leading by 5-3 t0 2-1 at the break, the result was never in doubt. The win qualifies the team for a Qtr Final tilt with Kilcormac Killoughey at the weekend.

Fixtures

This weekend is one of the busiest of the year on the playing fields. Our Junior ‘B’ team play Belmont in Moystown on Friday evening at 6.30. On Saturday our Drumcullen/ Seir Kieran U13 hurlers face KK in Crinkle at 12noon in the quarter final while at the same time the Seir Kieran/Drumcullen minors play Na Fianna in Mucklagh in a preliminary qtr final. Then it’s on to Clara at 6pm where our Seniors play Tullamore in the final group game having already qualified for the knock-out stages. We wish players and management the best of luck and urge supporters to travel in numbers.

Stewards

We need all our volunteers to turn out for two important games at the week-end. First up is the Intermediate game, Clara v Coolderry on Saturday at 12noon. On Sunday we host a crucial Senior Championship group game, Coolderry v Kinnitty at 5pm. The winners advance to a quarter final with the losers heading into a relegation final. Please attend at least an hour before throw-in.

6K Road race

Our now annual 6K road race will take place on Sunday next 8^th September starting at 11.am. Registration from 9.30 at the clubhouse and all are welcome. Whether you want a leisurely stroll or a more-testing exercise, this is open to all ages and promises to be a well organised and enjoyable evening.This is an A.A.I. approved event with prizes for Juvenile, male & female 1st 2nd & 3rd . Entry fee -U18 €5, Adult €10, Family €20.

Guard of Honour.

Many thanks to all those who attended at Ballybrit on Thurday for a well deserved show of respect for the late Timmy Nugent and also to those who assisted with traffic management on the previous evening. Timmy was a former valued player and a life-long enthusiastic supporter of the club. Our sympathies to Eileen, Padraic, Suzanne and Helen, his brothers and sisters and his many friends

Lotto:

Numbers drawn on Saturday 31st August were 3, 8. 14 & 18. There was no Jackpot winner and Robert Gilhooly c/o Ger Gath was the sole match three winner. Shane Guinan claimed the promoters prize. This week’s jackpot stands at €5,050

Junior B Hurling Championship

Drumcullen 0-12

Carrig & Riverstown 2-8

Drumcullen had enough chances to win this game but inaccuracy cost dearly and the concession of goals in each half proved the difference. Level at the break,1-4 to 0-7, Drumcullen took the lead in the second half but were unlucky to concede defeat at the end. Their next game is on Saturday next in Rath v Tullamore at 3pm and a win is essential to retain hopes of qualifying for the knock-out stages

Team: A. Mannion, S, Kelly, J. Kelly, A. Moran, L. Kelly, J. Brophy, D. Troy, C. Dooley, M. Kennedy (0-1), P. Spain (0-1), J. Troy (0-5), N. O’Leary (0-4), E. Barrett, T. O’Brien, D. Spain (0-1). Subs used: C. Guilfoyle, M. Hennessy, N. Bugler.

U13 Hurling Championship Play-off

Drumcullen/Seir Kieran  3-14

Coolderry 0-7

This was a strange result as the teams had fought out a tight game two weeks previously with Coolderry looking the stronger and coming out on top. On this occasion, it was one-way traffic from the start as DSK built up a commanding 2-9 to 0-3 lead at the break in Clareen. The second half was more competitive but a well worked goal put the result beyond doubt. Coolderry sportingly agreed to bring forward the game as DSK had some influential players leaving on holidays the following day. Team: K. Spain, G. Dooley, J. Troy, K. Morris, E. O’Neill, J. Ryan, J. Hennessy, M. Ryan (1-3), S. Carey, R. Hollywood (0-1), J. Foley (0-1), K.  Dooner, D. Hollywood (1-6), J. Dooner (1-0), P. Lyons (0-3) Subs; C. Mannion, C. Nugent, O. Darcy, K. Carey, D. Dooley.

Minor Hurling Championship

Seir Kieran/Drumcullen 3-13

Belmont 2-13

Leading by ten points at half – time, SKD conceded two second half goals when facing the evening sun and had to depend on a well executed goal to maintain their unbeaten status in the championship.

Lotto

Numbers drawn on Saturday, 17^th August 2019 were 5, 12, 13 & 17.There was no Jackpot winner, match 3 winner. – Joseph mannion c/o self. Peadar Nugent won the promoters prize. Next week’s jackpot is €4,750 and team 4 are on rota.

Fixtures

Drumcullen v Tullamore. Junior B Hurling Championship. Sat 24^th Aug 15:00 in Rath.

Drumcullen v KK. Senior B Hurling Championship. Sat 24^th Aug 18:30 in Banagher.

Drumcullen / Seir Kieran v Clara. Minor Hurling Championship. Mon 26^th Aug 18:30 in Clara.

Drumcullen / Seir Kieran v Ballinamere/Durrow. U13 Hurling Championship prelim ¼ final. Wed 28^th Aug 18:30 in Ballinamere.

Stewards

Stewards are required on Friday evening from 18:00 as we host an Intermediate game at 19:00.