Owenmore Gaels GAA Club notes

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U-16 Championship Result: Coolaney/Mullinabreena 2-25 Owenmore Gaels 3-14

The U-16 lads put in a great effort in a high scoring game at the new Nace O'Dowd pitch last Monday.

Our opposition had won the B league Shield this year while we competed at C level therefore on paper we went there as big underdogs.
We lived up to that tag in a slow opening, Coolaney racing into a 5 point lead.
We slowly got to grips with the opposition and began to impact the scoreboard. We went in 0-13 0-7 down at the break.
The second half proved to be a very open exciting half. The teams traded scores with Coolaney maintaining their cushion. When sub Jamie Feeney struck our first goal we gained momentum and threatened a comeback. Ciaran Mcpartland followed up with another soon after and suddenly the gap was down to 3 with 10 to play. 
Unfortunately Coolaney would respond with two goals to take control again. Both teams traded more scores but Coolaney deservedly took the spoils in the end. However the work rate and commitment of our lads was impressive.
We were best served by Gavin McGrath at the back, Paul Mahon in the middle and Ciaran Mcpartland up top. Our player of the match Luke lougheed who made several top drawer saves.
We play again next Monday at home to Calry/St. Josephs.

Team: Luke Lougheed, Gavin McGrath, Liam Gilligan, Oisin Harte, Joe Walsh, Jack Branley, Paul Mahon (0-2), Mark Walsh (c), Rhys Willis (0-2), Ciaran Mcpartland (2-6), Luke Middleton (0-2), Gary McGrath (0-1) (Jamie Feeney (1-0)), Ben Foley (0-1)

 

 

The U14 Boys beat Tubbercurry/Cloonacool on a scoreline of 2-6 to 5-15 last Friday evening. Good win lads, well done players and mentors, keep it up!

 

The minor girls recorded a very impressive last weekend over shamrock Gaels with a score line of 4 13 to 1-13. This puts the girls into a final on Aug 27 where they will meet shamrock Gaels again in the final. Super stuff girls!

 

Our U16 girls started the C'chip last Thursday evening with a hard fought draw away to Eastern Harps. In a tight game, we were 4pts down entering the final few minutes but a series of scores from frees gave us a deserved draw. We play Shamrock Gaels next Tuesday evening in another away match before hosting Eoghan Rua on Thursday evening. The girls showed great spirit this evening and despite picking up a few injuries, we look forward to next weeks matches still in the hunt for silverware.Well done to the girls and management.

 

For all upcoming underage and Senior Owenmore Gaels fixtures, visit www.owenmoregaels.ie/calender

Club News

Tickets are on sale NOW for our annual fundraiser draw. Prizes include TWO ALL IRELAND FOOTBALL FINAL TICKETS!! Tickets are €5 each or three for €10. Tickets can be bought of any club member. Draw takes place in Cullen’s Bar on Thursday 14th September at 10pm. See our facebook page for a full list of prizes and sponsors!

Check out our new underage kit now available to buy at Jako Sports. This will be the playing kit for our U-10 and U-8 teams. The T-shirt (a requirement for U-8 and 10's) is €15, with an option of shorts and socks for €22 total. Sizes catering right down to our nursery kids.

Our Saturday Morning Coaching continues next weekend on the 26th August from 10.30 to 11.30am for ages 4 to 12. For registered club members only. See below for registration details. We are looking for parents to get involved as we need to ensure we have adequate supervisors each week. Spread the Word!

Online Registration – Register now at www.owenmoregaels.ie

The Club shop is now online. Club Merchandise includes jerseys, socks, shorts, club tops, trousers and jackets. Get yours now! Visit our Facebook page for details.

We are now in the end phase of Construction of the new stand. Anybody still willing to join the fundraising drive with €20 per month for one year please contact Niall 0877609420.

Owenmore Gaels are delighted to taking part in Whiteside’s Supervalu Ballisodare newest initiative for GAA Club's. When doing your shopping why not pop into Supervalu Ballisodare between today and the 17th of August. When you spend €20 or more you receive a voucher along with your receipt. Please place the voucher in the box marked OWENMORE GAELS. The target amount is 2,000 vouchers, if we reach that target we will receive 75 One Touch footballs for our U-8's+U-10's which will be a huge boost to the development of our underage players in the Club.

Club Lotto

The Lotto draw took place in Cullen’s Bar on Monday 7th August. The numbers drawn were 5, 15, 19 & 25.

There was no winner of the €7,100 Jackpot. Congrats to our ‘Match 3’ winners Clara Branley, David Cannon, & Michael Mannion (Belfast). Thanks to everyone who bought tickets and continues to support the club. As there was no Jackpot Winner this week, the Jackpot rolls over to €7,200. The next draw will take place in The Owenmore Inn on Monday 21st August.