Club Notes -9th September 2019
Senior ‘B’ Hurling Championship
Drumcullen 1-16
Tullamore 1-21
Drumcullen missed an opportunity to advance to the semi-final when a below par performance brought against Tullamore who were worthy winners. However the big talking point here was the disgraceful condition of the playing surface in Clara where the grass had obviously not been cut for a number of weeks. While this did not affect the result, both sets of players were left frustrated at having to deal with conditions unsuited for hurling or indeed any field sport. Teams were level at the break 1-10 to 0-13, and while the teams were evenly matched for most of the second period a Tullamore goal opened a gap we were unable to bridge. Drumcullen will now play Carrig & Riverstown in a quarter final in two weeks. Team: E. Gath, D. Mahon D. Guinan, B. Kinsella, D. Maher, H. Ryan, C. Guinan, J. Cashin (0-2), K. Fleury (0-1), R. Gath, D. Gath (0-1), M. Kennedy (0-1), J. Murray (1-1), Conor Gath (0-7), Colm Gath (0-2). Subs used: J. McCarthy, S. Hanrahan, B. O’Meara.
Junior ‘B’ Hurling championship
Drumcullen 0-17
Belmont 1-11
This was an entertaining and keenly contested game played on a perfect surface at Moystown on Friday evening. Drumcullen led from the start and were 0-9 to 0-6 ahead at half time. They continued to control the game although a soft goal conceded towards the end made for a nervy finish. We now proceed to a semi-final against neighbours KK next weekend. Great credit to Ger McIntyre and his fellow mentors and the players for their commitment in this campaign. Team: A. Mannion, S. Kelly, J. Kelly, M. Hennessy, L. Kelly, W. Spain, J. Brophy, C. Dooley, P. Spain, J. Troy (0-11), D. Troy, D. Spain (0-1), M. Connolly (0-1), N. O’Leary (0-2), M. Kennedy (0-2). Subs used: C. Guilfoyle, T. O’Brien, A. Moran.
U13 Hurling Qtr Final
Kilcormac/ Killoughey 5-20
Drumcullen/Seir Kieran 3-8
A very strong KK were masters from the start in this game at Crinkle on Saturday morning. Trailing 4-12 to 0-6 at the break, DSK put in a spirited second half but the damage was already done. The team now go forward to play in the shield semi-final against other defeated quarter finalists.
Stewards
Many thanks to all those who assisted in the hosting of the senior hurling game on Sunday evening. A special word of thanks to Fergal Dooley who made his field available for parking which alleviated congestion on the road.
6K Road race
Our now annual 6K road race took place on Sunday last. The winners were Male 1st Paul Mitchell, 2nd Conor Butler, 3rdJonathan Dunne. Female 1st Lisa Barrett, 2nd Orla Ni Nualain, 3rd Rosin Woods. 1st Female juvenile -Laura Woods and 1st male juvenile -Oran Buckley. Thanks to all who helped out at the event and afterwards in the hall.
Sympathy
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family relatives and friends of the late, Olive Ayres (nee Nugent) , formerly of Rath, and Bernadette Hayes, Birr
Lotto
Numbers drawn on Saturday, 7th September 2019 were 17, 21, 27 & 30.There was no Jackpot winner, match 3 winners were Muireann, Sarah & Maggie Gath c/o B. Gath, Muireann, Sarah & Maggie Gath c/o F. Ryan. Mono Callaghan c/o M. Ryan. M Guinan won the promoters prize. Next week’s jackpot is €5,200 and team 2 are on rota.
