Under 14 Girls Team
St Johns 3 –
3 ; Owenmore Gaels 2 – 4
St Johns U14
girls created their own bit of history in Kent Park, Ballydoogan on Sat last
when they overcame the challenge of a gallant Owenmore Gaels team to capture
the first Girls County Football title by a St Johns team. This massive
achievement seemed but an impossible dream at the beginning of the year but the
hard-working committee in charge of girls football in the club made sure that
every effort was made to bring about this success.
The team had
won only one match during the league as they struggled to find their feet in a
game that many of them had never played before. From the league their aim was
to win two games in their championship group. This was achieved and more as
they won four and lost only one to qualify for the final. They team were very
well prepared, with the management – and parents-leaving no stone unturned,
both on the training field and off. The support in Kent Park was phenomenal and
contributed to the victory.
Our girls
got off to a great start with a goal from Naomy Kaniki and Ellie Filan quickly
added a point before Owenmore Gaels replied with two points. A St Johns passing
movement from Faílenn Mc Loughlin to Esther Oyewusi set up Naomi for her second
goal. An Owenmore goal just before half time left the Carraroe girls leading by
two points at the break. On the resumption our girls exerted great pressure on
the Owenmore defence with little success until Kayla Delaney sent a rasping drive
to the net for our third goal. 10 year old Rachel Mc Goldrick followed this up
with a point and then Katie Cox added another for the Saints. Owenmore replied
with a goal and two points but try as they might they were unable to get
through the tough St Johns defence for the vital goal which would have given
them the lead and the title.
This was truly
a team effort from the Carraroe girls with everybody playing their part, both
on the field and off it. All the girls in the panel have contributed throughout
the year to this great victory and they can be proud of their efforts which
were justly rewarded with Saturday’s achievement. A great deal of thanks must
go to the Managers / Coaches Olivia and Keith Mc Loughlin and their backroom
team who prepared the girls in such a professional manner. The girls section in
our club led by Liam Kelly can be proud of what these girls have achieved under
their guidance. Hopefully this is just the first of many more titles to come to
St John’s girls.
St Johns Team; Anna Ryan; Aine O’Connor, Julia
Cybula, Esther Oyebusi;Chloe Clerkin,Aoife Forde,Katie Cox; Ellie Filan, Kayla
Delaney; Emily Kate Lynch, Rachel Mc Goldrick, Faílenn Mc Loughlin; Naomy
Kaniki, Kayley Cawley Loftus, Ceola Scanlon; Heather Egan, Michaela Mullane,
Hollie Mc Andrew, Megan Mc Carney, Mimi Lee, Faith Cobey Collum.
Congratulations
Congratulations
and best wishes for a long and happy future together to our All Star Charlie Harrison and his bride,
Aisling Mc Gowan on their recent marriage.
Junior Team
On Sat week last St Johns junior team were narrowly defeated
by Drumcliffe-Rosses Point in the semi-final by 1-9 to 2-5.
Under 13 Boys Feile
Our Under 13 Feile team finished their campaign last week
when they went down to a superior Easkey/St Farnans team. Thanks to the team
and their mentors for their commitment since last Feb.
St Johns Lotto
There was no winner of the Jackpot prize in the draw that
took place on Sat Sept 29th, when the numbers drawn were 8; 20; 21;
28. The winners of the E25 consolation prizes were Tina Cawley, c/o Cannings;
Lorraine Kearins, Heatherview; Shane Monaghan, The Stirrups and Trevor Mc
Carrick, St Anne’s Tce. . The next draw will take place in the Clubhouse, Stenson
Park, Cuilbeg on Sat Oct 13th at 8.00pm for a Jackpot prize of E12,500. Tickets
can be purchase at Molly Fultons, Carraroe; Clifford Electrical, Carraroe;
Cannings House and Garden,Cornageeha, The Blue Lagoon, Riverside, Gerry Mc
Morrow’s Shop, Cairns Road and The Crozon Inn, Caltragh.
Operation
Transformation
The club propose to have a “slimmed-down” Operation
Transformation beginning on October 29th. Please keep a check on these notes
for updates.
Please check our club web site or Facebook for up to date
information on all activities at St Johns GAA.