Mayobridge Club Notes
At the weekend the Mayobridge U-14 footballers travel to Galway for the All Ireland Feile so we would like to wish the team and management every success.
The club would like to congratulate Martina Rooney (manager) Marie Sherry (selector) and players Orlagh Caldwell, Charlene Lively, Kora Cunningham and the rest of Down camogie team and management on their great victory over Laois on Saturday in the All Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship by 0-16 to 1-8. Congratulations also to Shane Annett, Reece Martin and coach Michael Walsh and the rest of the Down U-20 team and management on their championship victory over Antrim in Clones on Sunday.
Anyone wishing to register for the Cul Camp contact the secretary Thomas O’Hare as soon as possible.
Well done to the Mayobridge Band who provided the entertainment at the Ulster Football Final in Clones on Sunday. They are a credit to the Mayobridge community.
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Mayobridge senior team suffered a six point defeat to neighbours Burren on Friday evening in Burren and now find themselves at the wrong end of the Division One table. The game got off to an explosive start with three goals scored in the opening three minutes, two for Burren while Ronan Sexton was on target for the Bridge. At half-time the teams were level ,2-6 to 2-6, the second Bridge goal also scored by Ronan Sexton in the 26th minute.
A Charlie Smyth point in the 31st minute edged the Sky Blues in front but this was as good as it got for the visitors as Burren assumed control to build up a six point lead by the 50th minute. A Kevin O’Rourke goal in the 53rd minute gave the Bridge renewed hope but Burren finished strongly with three late points to claim the victory. Final score: Burren 2-17 Mayobridge 3-8.
Mayobridge team and scorers; Paul Rooney, Connor Fitzpatrick, Conor Garvey, Kealan Lynchehaun, Lee Quinn, Micheal Lively, Jamie McKay, Kevin McClorey (0-1), Darren Fegan, Caolan Gallagher (0-1), Conleth O’Hare, Charlie Smyth (0-5), Adrian Barry, Cathal Magee (0-1), Ronan Sexton (2-0).
Subs: Kevin O’Rourke (1-0), C.J. Barr, Caolan Gallagher.
Mayobridge Thirds got back to winning ways on Sunday with a great home victory over Drumgath in the South Down Reserve League winning on a shoreline of 5.12 to 2.10. Scorers: Sean McMullan 2.2, Darren McPolin 2.2, Michael Fitzpatrick 1-4, Martin Sherry 0.3, David Clyde 0.1
A late goal clinched victory for the Mayobridge U-14 football in a tough encounter with Drumaclone on Monday night by 3-15 to 4-11. Mayobridge, missing a couple of key forwards, started slowly and were soon behind as Drumclone hit the net in the opening minute. The rest of the half swung from end to end as the two teams exchanged scores. Drumaclone were up by five points at one stage, but a late surge got the ‘Bridge boys back to within two points at the break.
The second half continued to be closely fought and Drumclone led by two points with time running out but a late goal saw the Sky Blues scrape through by a single point.
Mayobridge team and scorers: Conor Pollard, Ciaran McPolin, Arann Trotter, Paddy Clyde, Conor Colhoun, Conor Keenan, Senan Magone, Brian Grant (0-06), Sian Hillen (0-01), Patrick Woods (2-02), Danny Cunningham (0-06), Daniel McMahon ,Ryan Cahill, Michael Gallagher (1-00), Daire O’Keeffe , Keith Rice, Cory Clerkin, Aaron Doyle, Ryan Magee, Tristan Downey, Ben Kelly, Peter Little, Darragh Poland
Mayobridge minor team had to come with a late surge to overcome a good Ballyholland team at the Bridge on Tuesday last. The visitors took an early lead in the game and played the better football in the first half and deservedly led at the break. Fifteen minutes into the second half the Harps had established a four point lead but the Sky Blues then hit a purple patch and goals from Ollie Grant, Dylan O’Hare and Liam McManus helped their team record a narrow victory.
Although the Bridge played poorly at times they were able to finish the game the stronger and, in the end just about deserved the victory. Good performances from full back Thomas Hardy who was excellent, captain Jamie McKay at midfield, Liam Mathers at centre half back and Sean O’Hare on the half forward line. Charlie Smyth worked hard for the team and scored five important points from the dead ball including a 55yard effort in the second half which lifted his team. Caoilin McPolin played well in defence and worked hard considering he was carrying an ankle injury. Adam Crimmins had an influential game but unfortunately had to retire with injury and the club wishes him a speedy recovery. Final score: Mayobridge 3-11 Ballyholland 4-6
Mayobridge team and scorers: Conor O’Keefe, Dane McNeill, Thomas Hardy Oisin Magone, Caoilin McPolin, Liam Mathers (0-1), Shane Keenan, Charlie Smyth (0-5), Jamie McKay, Liam Mc Manus (1-0), Sean O’Hare (0-1), Adam Crimmins (0-2), Jamie Cahill, Dylan O’Hare (1-2), James McManus, Paddy Donnan, Ollie Grant (1-0), Darragh White, Eoghan Sherry, Jack Gribben, Micheal McKay, Anton White.
Mayobridge GAC are hosting a Country night in memory of the late Pat Grant our former team captain and senior player, underage mentor and club sponsor. The event will take place this Saturday (29th June) at 9 pm.
Tickets are £10 each and can be purchased on the night or prior to the event by contacting Laura 07708927119 or Louise 07871030225. It promises to be a great night and for such a worthy cause. All proceeds raised on the night will be donated to Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer
The Mayobridge club shop is open from 6.30 to 7pm each Thursday evening for anyone wishing to buy club gear.
Lotto numbers for Monday 17th June were: 15, 16, 22, 27.
No jackpot winner. Four match 3 winners, Gerard Keenan (Klubfunder)), Mary McAlinden (Klubfunder) Jacqueline Martin ( O’ Hares Eurospar) Peggy McConville ( O’ Hares Eurospar). Jackpot is now £14,700. Promoters Draw Winner Felix Quinn.
