Latest News - 26th July 2010
Seniors
Our seniors bowed out of the intermediate
championship on Sunday but not without giving first division
Sarsfields the fright of their lives. The Shanes went into
the game as underdogs but they put in a tremendous performance
but unfortunately they came up just short, losing by two points,
1- 10 to 0 – 11.
Peter O’Brien opened the scoring early
on with a pointed free before Sarsfields replied with a free
of their own and they went ahead minutes later with a well
taken point. Another free from O’Brien levelled the
game before Brendy Mackin put the Shanes ahead with a monster
point from away out on the side-line. Sarsfields were next
on the score-sheet when they netted the only goal of the game
and they followed this up with a point to put them three ahead.
Brendy Mackin replied for the Shanes with a well taken free
before Sarsfields hit three points in a row to increase their
advantage with Paddy Gregory popping over a point for the
Shanes just before the break.
Sarsfields got the first two points of the
second period to put them into a six point lead but frees
from Peter O’Brien and Paul Donegan reduced the deficit
to four. Sarsfields increased their lead again with another
point before the Shanes hit a purple patch, scoring four points
in a row to leave them behind by a single point. Brendy Mackin
scored the first of these points from a short free before
Peter O’Brien and Neil Paul Lennon punished further
indiscipline in the Sarsfields defence with two fine frees
and Brendy Mackin scored another great point to leave it just
a one point game. The Shanes tried hard to get back on level
terms but it wasn’t to be and it was Sarsfields who
got the last score of the game to leave winners by just two
points, 1 – 10 to 0 – 11.
Overall the Shanes can take great heart from
their performance but will feel slightly disappointed that
they didn’t at least force replay if not win the game
outright. The lads can rightly feel very proud of the way
they performed against their first division opposition. However,
they can now concentrate completely on their relentless drive
for promotion and hopefully look forward to playing second
division football next year.
Minors
Our minor team recorded another good victory
away to Dromintee last Monday. The Shanes completely dominated
the first half but they shot numerous wides to leave the game
right in the balance. However they improved in the second-half
to run out winners by a few points.
Under 16's
Our U16s took on Silverbridge on Thursday night in their
latest league game and ran out winners by three points. The
Shanes were well ahead at the break but Silverbridge were
a different team in the second-half and clawed themselves
right back into the contest but the Shanes held on to record
the all-important win.
Under 12's
Our U12s are into the semi-final of the shield competition
but the date and their opponents are not yet known. Training
for out U12s continues this Wednesday evening from 6.00pm
at the field.
Under 10's, 8's & 6's
Training for all the above age groups continues
every Friday evening at the field from 6.00pm. All boys and
girls at these age groups are welcome to come along.
Girl's Football
Our U14 girls had a comfortable win over
Clady in the championship on Friday evening and in doing so
qualified for the semi-final of the competition where they
will play either Killeavy or Tir na nÓg on the 2nd
of August. Our U16s travel to Crossmaglen tonight, 26th July,
to take on the home side in the quarter-final of the championship.
Our U12s were in action on Saturday when the travelled to
nearby Carrickcruppen to take part in a blitz.
U16 Sevens Tournament
Preparations are going for the well the upcoming
U16 7s tournament and fun-day at the club on Saturday 7th
August. The football and the fun-day will be followed by a
BBQ and music will be provided by the brilliant Track of the
Foot and everyone is welcome to come along to what should
be a fun filled day at the Shanes. A lot work still has to
be carried out around the club and anyone available to lend
a hand, especially in the week leading up to the event, is
asked to make themselves known to any of the organising committee.
Camlochs Got Talent
The Shane O’Neills heat of Camlough’s
Got Talent will take place at the club this Friday 30th July.
Anyone who is interested in taking part is asked to contact
any committee member.
Fundraising Hawiian Night
The fundraising Hawaiian night planned for
this Saturday night, 31st July, has been postponed until mid
to late August. Further details will be provided when a definite
date is known. Apologies for any confusion caused.
Best Wishes
Best wishes this week to two of our underage
players, Oisín Murphy and Aoibheann Jones, who both
sustained broken bones during the week, with Oisín
breaking his wrist and Aoibheann breaking her arm.
Lotto Winner
Well done to Gerard McGinn (Jnr) who won
the Shanes lotto a couple of weeks ago and in doing so picked
up a grand total of £2,700.
All Committee Meeting
The next all committee meeting will take
place next Monday night, 2nd August, in the club at 9.00pm.
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