MAYOBRIDGE NOTES
On Friday evening Mayobridge and Bryansford met in Newcastle and after a closely fought contest it was the Bridge who scraped through by a four point margin, 1-11 to 0-10. The game was played in dark, misty, wet and miserable conditions with a bit of thunder thrown in for good measure and which necessitated the use of floodlights for the whole match.
Right from the start it was obvious that the Bridge were well up for this game and halfway through the first half had raced into a six point lead 1-3 to 0-0, Kevin O’Rourke the goal scorer. Bryansford began to inch their way into the proceedings and by the close of the half had reduced the deficit to four points 1-4 to 0-3. Just before the end of the half the Bridge were reduced to fourteen men when Shane McNamee who had earlier received a yellow card was then given a black card.
Cory Quinn hit a point in the opening minute of the second half but then the Ford began to dominate and they hit four consecutive points to reduce the lead to a minimum and looked set to take the lead. The Bridge however began to regroup and despite a few heart stopping moments they managed to hold out to clinch a badly needed win.
Mayobridge team and scorers: Shealan Strain, Connor Fitzpatrick, Shane McNamee, Lee Quinn, Kevin McClorey, Reece Martin (0-1), Shane Annett, Shane O’Hare, Cathal Magee (0-2), Caolan Gallagher, Kevin O’Rourke (1-0), Conaill Gallagher, Cory Quinn (0-5),Shane Smyth, Adrian Barry (0-1).
Subs: Conleth O’Hare (0-2), Liam McManus, Darren Fegan.
On Friday evening Loughinisland will be the visitors throw-in: 7.30.pm.
This weekend sees the start of the championship season with Mayobridge in action in both the Premier Reserve Championship and the Reserve Championship. The Reserves are away to Carryduff on Saturday afternoon, throw-in 5.00.pm. while the Thirds will host Drumaness on Sunday evening, throw-in 6.30.pm. The Senior Championship game between Burren and Mayobridge will take place in Newry on Sunday 11th August at 8.00.pm.
Mayobridge GAC hosted a U-12 Camogie tournament on Saturday with five teams in attendance. Thank you to Brona Sexton for organizing the blitz, to Ciara Cunningham for preparing the games timetable so that all games would run smoothly and on time, to our referees Veronica Ward, Naomi O’Hare and JJ Fallon, to our coaches and mentors and to all teams who participated. Finally, we wish to thank our announcer Dessie Kennedy and all the ladies who prepared sandwiches and tray bakes for all to enjoy. All players and spectators had a thoroughly enjoyable morning. The proceeds raised at the tournament will go towards the Evie Toner Fundraising initiative.
Due to high demand it has been decided to run our Scór Summer Camp again this year. It will take place from the 29th July to 2nd August from 10am-2pm
in Mayobridge Social Club. Price: £25 per child, £20 for 2nd child. For any other information contact Nicole on 07864361391.
The club would like to congratulate our three time All Ireland Scór winner Jane Rooney on her marriage on Saturday and would like to wish Jane and Henry good health and happiness in their married life.
Mayobridge GAC camogie camp commences this Wednesday (24th July) for 5 consecutive weeks. Contact any Committee member for details.
Mayobridge GAC are deeply saddened by the passing of Ann McComiskey, Clontifleece Road and would like on behalf of the whole Mayobridge community to express sincere and heartfelt sympathy to her husband Harry, daughter Geraldine and the extended McComiskey and Grant family circles. May she rest in peace.
Lotto numbers for Monday 15th July were: 9, 14, 24, 30. No jackpot winner. Nine match 3 winners, Gerry McGivern (Noreen McGivern), Fiona O’Hanlon (Klubfunder), Carmel Higgins (Helena Johnston), Brenda Russell (Ann Magee), Jim O’Hare (Priscilla Rodgers), Paul Little) (Gerry Dunbar), Brendan Scullion (Gerry Dunbar), Natasha Harte (O’Hare’s Vivo). M Barlow (Dessie Kennedy). Jackpot now £15,100.
Promoters Draw Winner: Thomas Gallagher.
