Tyrone Times Club Chats

DUNGANNON

Anyone interested in helping out with our youth teams this year, whether it be in management, coaching, linesmen, umpires or preparing the pitches for games; if interested contact any committee member, there are also upcoming coaching courses in foundation level, plus levels one and two along with child protection courses. Minor league gets under way on April 4, juveniles being switched to March 3 and U14s moved to May. The Clarkes Ogs will be getting together towards the end of February.

Training got underway on Sunday in O’Neill Park for the seniors and reserves,

The club Fancy dress Fundraiser in McAleers is changed to Sunday March 18, £5, prizes for the best costumes, promises to be a great night.

Lotto numbers for Sunday 29th were 11, 12, 13, 22 five matched 3 numbers, jackpot is £5000. The draw takes place every Sunday night in McGraths bar.

KILLYMAN

The annual Dinner Dance took place at Quinn’s Corner on Friday, first presentation was made to Fr Peter McAnenly who has moved to Eglish. Other presentations were the Tom Cassidy Cup to Declan Boyle, captain of the over 25s who won the Charity match on St Stephen’s Day. The Brendan Hughes cup was presented to Ryan McKenna. Club person of the year was Jim McAlinden who received the Tommy McGahan trophy. Senior player of the year Michael Donnelly received his trophy from Pauline McNally representing the Farrell Family. The reserve player of the year was Brian McVeigh.

Presentations were also made to U14 players Jack Kane and Darragh Morgan and Minor players Enda McGahan and Caolan Morgan.

Last week’s lotto numbers were 17, 19, 22 and 24. There were no winners.

Cash for Clubs Clothes bank is now situated beside the club rooms. This is a great facility to dispose of any unwanted clothes etc and the club benefits financially from this scheme.

Sympathy is extended to McCann family (Killyman) on death of Kevin, father of esteemed Cultural officer Brona (Conroy), brother of former committee member Seamus, Uncle of assistant secretary Siobhan (McLoughlin) and grandfather of members Hannah, Katie and Mary (Conroy).

CLONOE

Last week’s lotto numbers were 7, 18, 22 and 24, two matched three - Kathy McMahon and Thomas Quinn. Next’s weeks jackpot is £1775.

Membership is now due, it is £20 and it can given to Joe O’Neill or Enda Shields.

The Gaelic Start Coaching continues this Saturday in the indoor hall 1-2pm. At least one parent for each child must stay for the session and all coaches must attend. So far this has been a great success with over 50 children and everyone is welcomed.

Clonoe O’Rahillys annual Dinner and Presentation night is in the club on Saturday 11th with music by the excellent Blues Brothers. Tickets are £10 from Gary Coney 075 40597801 and Mal Hughes 077 38432967. Please get your order in asap so we can confirm numbers for food.

There will be monster bing in the community centre on Sunday 19th February at 7pm.

U16s train on Monday and Thursday night and on Saturday morning. For more details contact Shane Devlin. (07761412516)

The club thank everyone who took part on Tuesday night at the making of the crosses.

Well done to Cassie McClure and Naomi Donnelly on making the Tyrone U14 team.

The Community Centre facilities are available for private bookings, sports facilities contact Dee Burke on 07740190221 and Social Club bookings contact Alerian Taggart on 07841702742.

Sympathy is extended to Sharon Trainor on her bereavement.

DERRYTRESK

Dance and Drama class on Mondays 6.30pm-7.30pm for schoolchildren and on Monday and Wednesday there is Dancercise classes for adults. Please bring a bottle of water and £4 charge.

Irish Dancing classes continue every Tuesday night from 7-8.30pm. All new dancers are welcome.

Keep free Friday 17th and Sat 18th February as Derrytresk does Eurovision in the clubrooms,sure to be a fun-filled night. More details will follow.

At present there is a list in club for any one wishing to purchase Club Merchandise. Please state name, size and quantity when ordering.

Club membership is now due and it is important that players at all levels have paid. U16s £5, AdultS £20 and Senior persons £10. Club membership should be paid to Club Treasurer, Kathleen McKee.

Monthly draw is now on the first Monday in March. Anyone wishing to join the draw can do so by contacting any committee member. There will also be a bonus draw of £100, for all fully paid members, which will take place on the last month.

Primary school games are on Thursday 7-8pm in main sports hall and Friday 7-8pm for all first years –U16s. As this will be outside it is important that you bring suitable clothes.

Boxing training every Wednesday night, from 7.30pm -8.30pm. There is a £1 charge.

EGLISH

Club membership should be paid now. We’d like to see existing members renew and welcome new ones. Membership can be paid at the Sports Hall after Mass on Sunday from 11.45am.

Congratulations to Quiz Team who made it to the semi-final of the Scór. They are in Dean Maguirc College, Carrickmore on Friday at 8pm and in Dun Uladh Centre, Killyclogher on Sunday at 6pm.

Lotto numbers for Monday 23rd were: 3, 4, 8, 21 with seven Match 3 winners: Ciaran McVeigh, Joseph Jordan, Martin Barrett, Martin Daly, Orla Daly, Ciara Daly and Pamela Daly. Numbers for Monday 30th were 4, 13, 19, 20; no Match 3 winners. Next draw is tonight Monday; Jackpot is £4,350.

Male and Female Adult Gym Circuits are in Sports Hall Gym on Wednesdays 8-9pm and on Sundays 9-10am. Everyone welcome.

There is badminton in Sports Hall, Sundays 7-9pm, new members welcome, age 15 and upwards.

EGLISH CAMOGIE

The club AGM took place on Monday 30th January and the following officers were elected. Chairperson, Ciara Kerr, Secretary Ursula Jordan, Treasurer Mairead Mason, Youth officer Clare Jordan, Development Officer Frances Bigley, Pro Catherine Farley.

A committee meeting will take place on Wednesday night at 7.30pm. All committee should attend.

Gym Training continues on Wednesday and Friday nights in the Gym at 6.15 all members welcome. The senior season begins with a match in the Ulster League on the 4th April. The seniors will compete in the Derry league which will begin the following week. Congratulations to Frances Bigley who has been appointed Tyrone County Minor manager.

Please note the club will have a registration morning for all senior and underage players and members, date to be confirmed.

MOORTOWN

Lotto numbers last week were 7,15,22,28 and bonus 3. Runners up were: £50 Kieran O’Hagan £25 Pauline McNally £25 B Quinn. Jackpots now stand at £13500 & £1300.

Anyone who is interested in helping out U8 and U10s girls football teams,contact Grace McGuigan or any committee member. Training in coaching for anyone interested can be provided.

Quiz continues in Laverys Bar every Thursday night at 9.15pm, voluntary donation, all proceeds in aid of Moortown GAC. Irish Dancing Classes from The O’Hagan School of Dancing Every Monday 6-7PM in Our Pavilion. New Members Welcome.

Camogie Training is every Tuesday from 8-9pm for all girls who will be playing within the age groups of U12 to U18.. Training is indoors and girls do not need to bring their sticks; bring water bottle.

Our Senior team played Steelstown in the first round of the Ulster League at Tobin Park on Sunday where they ran out winners 2.12 to 1.07. Next match is Sunday away to Killybegs. The reserves got their season under way with a challenge game against Steelstown the boys were beaten and the club wish Mark Doyle a speedy recovery from the Injury he sustained during this match

Good Luck to Derrytresk in their quest for All Ireland Glory.

BROCAGH

Lotto numbers for week ending 29th January are 9, 14, 20 & 21. Maria Donnelly (Brocagh) & Hugh McGlone (c/o Macretes) matched 3 numbers for £25. Sean McCloskey won the meal voucher for the Famous Grouse. Jackpot is now £825.

A few club calendars for 2012 are still available to buy for £5, made up from photographs throughout the year from the football club, the camogie club and the primary school gaelic teams. Pick one up soon at VIVO or through the primary school.

A registration night will be held Thursday 16th February at pavilion from 7.30pm. Alternatively, membership for 2012 season can be paid to Martin Morris or Malachy Donnelly. All membership, £20 adult & £5 youth, must be paid by 30th March in order to ensure full registration. There will also be a registration day for all youth players over the first 2 Saturdays (4th & 11th) in February from 12noon to 1pm at the pavilion. All parents and guardians are invited to come along to confirm contact details and training arrangements with the Youth officer. Every youth player is asked to bring £5 to cover their membership and insurance for the year.

Fight night is arranged for Friday 30th March in the Glenavon Hotel. In conjunction with Clonoe Boxing Club, there will be at least 10 bouts on the night with a variety of boxers from several clubs involved. Tickets, £15, are available from any committee member. Details are being finalised over the following weeks but anyone interested in helping out on the night or with organising or sponsoring can contact any committee member. More details to follow in the coming weeks.

Senior and reserve training continues on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in Castlebay hall and Friday evenings at 8.30pm at Gortgonis running track.

Anybody interested in coaching or assisting with any of the youth teams in 2012 are asked to contact Youth Officer Niall Bell on 07796826503. All help, especially from parents, is greatly appreciated.

There was another great turnout for U8 training last Friday night, although there is still plenty of room for both boys and girls to attend. Training continues Fridays at 6.30pm to 7.30pm in Castlebay hall for all children from primary 4 class down.

Tickets for the national league games are available through Ticketmaster. Congratulations to the boys and girls who represented Brocagh and Tyrone in the half time game at Croke Park last weekend.

COALISLAND

Membership is due. Adults £30, Husband/Wife/Partners £50, Youth £10, paid to any Committee Member by March 31. You can also pay Paddy Devlin (Club Registrar). Youth membership must be paid to Childrens Officer Gerry Galvin. Registration nights are being organised; watch for dates and times. Membership for girls players is now due.

With the erection of our new 1.2 metre spectator fence at Fr Peter Campbell park we are asking any businesses who wish to display their name and purpose in the form of a sign, to please contact Paddy Devlin 07990 798241 or a committee member, spaces limited as there has been a decent uptake.

The park has been transformed. A new spectator fence, new dugouts and a new gym are in the closing stages of being completed. We are approaching a crucial stage of development, calling on members to volunteer a small portion of time with a variety of small jobs essential to apply the finishing touches. That said, if we could have half the people back that have visited over eight weeks we’d be well on our way; Contact Gerard McStravick 07900 3455319.Contact a committee member now, join a sub-committee, lend a hand and help spread the workload!!

Anyone 18 to 21 interested in refereeing should contact Gerard McStravick. If interested in playing Ladies Senior Football next year, contact Gerard.

Congratulations to Mrs M.Gervin for picking the four numbers of lotto, 9-13-19-24, next draw on February 7, jackpot £500.

There is a clothes bank at the entrance of the field; anyone who wishes to dispose of old/used clothing please use this as the Club gains financially for all clothing collected at this location.

Anyone interested in joining Clann Fianna or to hear more about the scheme and the benefits it brings to the club, contact Gerard McStravick 07900 345319,Paddy Devlin 07990 798241, Mal Whitmore 07872 42427901 or any committee member.

Club shop opens Tuesday and Thursday 7-9pm and Saturday 10am-2pm.

Training for girls-boys, U6-U10s at St Joseph’s College is on Fridays, 7-8pm. We are asking all the parents of the kids that wish to help in any shape or form to please let it be known to both our Children’s Officer Gerry Galvin and any of our youth team managers. Please note that youth membership forms will be available at these training sessions.

Courses are presently being organised in Child protection, Coaching, First Aid. If interested in any courses contact a committee member.

Our weekly notes will be updated on a regular basis if given to Connor Lowe at the shop or con@lowe5.freeserve.co.uk. no later than Sunday at 6pm.

ROCK

Lotto numbers for week 30th January were 5, 14, 16, 20. At the Draw in McLernons Bar, one person matched three numbers: Kate Lennon(c/o Brenda Bradley) wins £100. This weeks Jackpot is £1750.

The Annual Dinner Dance will take place on Saturday 18th February in the Glenavon Hotel, Cookstown, commencing at 8pm.

Committee meeting this Wednesday night at 8pm.

If interested in the following courses, contact Ciaran Gourley. Foundation Award in Fintona 11th Feb, £25; Child protection in MUSA 15th Feb, £5; Foundation Award in MUSA 18th Feb, £25; Level one youth/adults in Galbally 10th, 11th, 24th, 25th Feb, £60; Level one youth/adult in Strabane 24th, 25th Feb, 2nd, 3rd March, £60; Child protection in Gortin 7th March, £5; Foundation Award in Gortin 10th March, £25; Level One children in Dean Maguirc, Carrickmore 10th, 24th March, £40.

Best of luck to Derrytresk Fir an Chnoic in All-Ireland junior club final on Sunday in Croke Park; no doubt they will do themselves and Tyrone proud.

ROCK LADIES

Rock St Patrick Ladies are holding they’re annual Registration Open Night on Monday 6th February from 7pm - 8pm. Light refreshments will be served, parents must be present to register the children, there will be information available on the night, registration forms will be available on the night.

Hard luck to Laura Kilpatrick and Lucy Mackle with St Patricks Academy Dungannon’s defeat to Mount Lourdes Enniskillen.

Our new 6 week exercise course in Rock parochial hall started on Thursday night 2nd February and so far is proving popular.

Our movie nights so far have proved very popular, so we are running another movie night on Friday night 17th February.

Senior/minor and under16 training is on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 6.45pm.

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BRAACKAVILLE

In lotto seven managed to get three numbers for £10 - Kenny Holsworth, Jim McGuigan, Gerard Quinn, Brian Ferguson, Mary McIlvenna, Monica McNally and Alannah McGuinness; numbers were 2, 5, 7, and 24. Jackpot is £2850.

Senior and reserve training is Wednesday at 7pm in MUSA Cookstown.

Presentation night is in the Greenvale Hotel on February 11, tickets available from Brian O’Neill.

Membership is due, registrar available in club from 8pm next Sunday. The closing date for membership is Sunday 26th, fees the same as last year - £20 adult, £30 couple and £10 senior citizens, youth from minor down £5.

The club congratulate Cathal O’Hagan, our referee on his appointment to the national panel. We wish Cathal the best of luck this year.

Breac an Bhile GFC club and committee extend deepest sympathy to Maneely family on death of Etta. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha uaisle.

GLENELLY

Senior ladies training is on Wednesdays, Friday and Sundays. Ladies minor training is on Thursdays at 6.30pm in Cranagh Hall, girls to bring £1 to cover costs. Training is also on Sundays. It is important all players attend ahead of Tyrone Minor blitz on Saturday in Mid-Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown.

Ladies fixtures: Minor League starts on Saturday 26th February, U10 league on 24th March, U12 league on 26th March, U14 league on 2nd April, Senior league on 7th April, Gaelic for Mums on 14th April and U16 league on 14th June.

Thanks to all who supported the Quiz on Friday. The next quiz is in Leo’s on Friday 24th February.

Membership is collected in clubrooms tonight Monday 7-8pm, adults £35, senior citizens £15, youth £10, family - two adults, two children U16 £70.

U16 Boys train Saturdays 10-11.15am in Gortin Community Centre. Please bring indoor training gear and £1 towards costs of renting the hall.

North West Coaching Network provide a Club and Coach Education Programme and series of Master Classes February 6-20. If interested contact Patricia Anne Kearney now. There is a fundamentals course on 18th in Ardboe 9.30am- 4pm. If interested contact Patricia Anne Kearney now. If booked onto fundamentals course on February 11, note the change from Urney to Newtownstewart. There is a Grab Your Whistle refereeing course over three evenings, February 21st, 28th and March 8th from 7-10pm in Youth Sport Omagh; contact Patricia Anne. There’s referee refreshers course on February 23rd in Cill Iseal and Urney on February 29th, both 7.30-10pm.

Catherine Conway is placing an order for club gear; contact her now on 816 48886.

Congratulations to Patricia Morris on winning McNally plate.

MOY

Lights, camera, action…..an impressive line-up of personalities and famous faces from the world of popular entertainment turned up in the Auction Rooms, Moy last Friday as An Mhaigh G.A.C. hosted its eagerly awaited TV and Movie themed Fancy Dress Night. Club members and friends got a rare opportunity to impersonate their favourite tv and movie stars in what turned out to be a very enjoyable night. The organisers of this successful venture would like to thank the following businesses for donating prizes for the raffle: Hair at Hobbs, Moy; Home Spa, Moy; Think Fit, Dungannon; Orla’s Hair Design, Dungannon; McKeevers Chemist, Moy; and Geraldine McCrory Reflexology, Armagh. Thanks also to everyone who made a big effort to dress up and to those who supported this event in any way.

The committee, players and members of An Mhaigh Tír na nÓg G.A.C. were saddened to learn of the death on Tuesday 31st January of Michael McGinn from Armagh, beloved father of our respected club member Una (McKearney) and father-in-law of our esteemed Chairman Peter McKearney. To them and family circle, we extend our heartfelt condolences. Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

If you are interested in becoming a member of Club Tír na nÓg in 2012, please contact club Development Officer Francie McQuade or any member of An Mhaigh G.A.C.’s executive committee. This membership scheme is open to any individual, family or business wishing to join.

Meanwhile, ordinary club membership for 2012 is now due. The fees remain the same as last year: Adult £30 and Youth £10. New members, and those who wish to renew their membership, should note that payment can be made to any member of the executive committee. The closing date is Saturday 31st March.

KILDRESS

Lotto Numbers For Saturday 4th February Were 4, 8, 10 and 23. There was no jackpot winner but 5 matched 3 numbers to win £20 each; Colette O’ Connor, Christine Loughran (Mill Road) Aoife O Connor, Brendan Hughes and Mickey Quinn (Corvanaghan). Next Weeks Jackpot £1,200. Lotto Rota For February Philip Mc Kenna, Mickey Mc Gurk and Sean Mc Crory.

We are appealing to our club members and the parish to support our representatives in the Semi-final of Scór Sinsear. This competition will be held in Dean Maguire College, Carrickmore on Friday 10th February @ 8pm: Claire Smith will represent the club in solo singing, Eoin McGarrity in recitation and the Tráth na gCeisteanna team of Shane Mallon, Eoin McGarrity and Daniel Peter Quinn. Good luck to all our competitors. Go raibh maith agaibh as a bheith pairteach sa scór i mbliana. Adh mor oraibh go leir!

Music fees are due on Saturday 11th February’12. For a 5 week course up to and including the 10th March’12. 5 week course: Fee: £12.50 Family rate: £22.50 (two children) £30.00 (three children).

On Saturday 10th March we are having an ‘Irish Seisiún Music Class’ and are inviting the local Comhaltas class to join the Kildress Wolfe Tones’ Music Club. Parents are invited along and can see from themselves the progress the kids have made since we started on the 1st October’11. New members are welcome. If you interested in joining our club contact our Cultural Officer Cormac Monaghan on 077 3391 3369.

RITH 2012: 9 km Run on 9th March’12 from Kildress to Cookstown. Everyone is welcome to run on this part of the course from Killeenan Hall to Cookstown Fr Rocks. In just 4 weeks Kildress will host Rith 2012. We are appealing for support of the Irish language.

Thanks to everyone who turned out to support our St. Bridget’s Cross making last Tuesday in the clubrooms. The event was a great success and proved the cross making tradition is well and truly alive in Kildress.

Kildress play Drumragh in the first Senior Rounders match in Tyrone for many years. We invite men and women over the age of 14 to come out and play for Kildress on Sunday 19th February in Gortacladdy; contact Una McGlinchey on 07803282017.

Club membership can be paid to Shane Kelly or any Committee member. Individual membership is £30 or a couple for £50.

NAOMH COLUM CILLE

U10-U12 Training at Cloghog hall on Saturday, 1-2.30pm. Bring your water bottle and wear indoor gear. Bring £1 to cover hall.

Helmets for sale £35, Sticks £15; Full Hurling kit £50 ( Helmet, stick, Slíothar), until end of February!

Handball Sessions - Wednesdays at 8pm in Cloghog hall. Bring £1. NCC are selling Handballs; contact Paul McKeown 07747 301263.

A new quiz sheet will be printed at start of every month and available from Kevin Devlin’s Mace, Dorman’s Shop, Clonoe Supervalu, Brocagh shop. Return entry to outlet where purchased, or post/deliver to Mary Ann O’Neill, 31 Glen Road, Coalisland, to arrive by the last day of the month.

If interested in coaching contact pmaceoghain@gmail.com or seancaio7@googlemail.com

Membership fee £20, to be paid to Niall Ó Néill.

EDENDORK

There is a clothes bank at the entrance to the field. Dispose of any old or used clothing, as the club gains financially for all clothing collected.

Club membership can be paid to Austin Mooney - £20 adult, £30 couple, £40 family and £10 student. There will be a registration drive in Des Fox Pavilion after 12 o’clock Mass on Sunday 19th February. To join 2012 members draw, contact Garry Currie or any committee member by end of February.

Activities in Pavilion, great ways to get fit: Boxercise Monday, Wednesday 6:45–7:45pm; Keep Fit Tuesday 7:15–8:15pm; Bootcamp Wednesday 8–9:15pm, Saturday 10–11am; Pilates Beginners Thursday 7–8pm; Advanced Pilates Thursday 8–9pm.

To hire the hall at the Des Fox Pavilion contact Brendan Nelis on 07875 732461.

Gaelic Start Fundamentals is on Tuesday at 6.30pm in St Patrick’s College, children aged 4-10. Come along and help and you’ll be more than welcome.

Lotto numbers for Monday 30th were 9,18,19,20 bonus 14. Lucky dip winner Austin Kelly, Edendork.

Jackpot is £3500. The club needs more sellers, contact Cathal Mallon 07766 473298 to help.

Well done to all members who represented the club in the first round of Senior Scor in Killeeshil

We host a Comhaltas traditional music session on Friday March 2 in Des Fox Pavilion, musicians encouraged along.

Ladies minor are on Monday at 7pm in the training field. All girls should attend and U16s train on Wednesday at 7.30pm.

There is a meeting for youth managers in the Des Fox Pavilion on Thursday 23rd February at 8pm.

We are hosting a Pancake Supper on Saturday 18th at 8pm. Don’t worry if you don’t like pancakes as there will be a vast array of delicious treats. Come for a bit of fun, disco afterwards. Entry fee is £10; if interested in buying a table contact Sean Quinn.

Anyone with information to be considered for the club notes, please forward to edendorkpro@yahoo.co.uk before 3pm on Sundays.

We wish Derrytresk best of luck in All-Ireland Final.

DERRYLAUGHAN

The annual dinner dance is this Friday in Greenvale hotel, tickets from Orlaigh McAliskey 07754 152698. The monthly draw will also take place at the dinner dance, all money required in by Thursday.

Membership is payable to committee members: £20 adult, £30 couple, £10 OAPs and £5 youth.

Adult training is Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30pm.

Gaelic start is Mondays at Washingbay centre 6–7pm, children 4–11,parent participation is welcome.

Want to get fit, lose weight? This may be for you! Derrylaughan GAC are running a 10 week programme from January 30, support all the way with classes and dietician advise. Contact Monica O’Neill on 07725 403974, as the challenge is now up and running.

There are child protection courses on February 15 and 18 at Cookstown MUSA. Courses are filling up quickly; contact JJ Coney if interested.

The Tyrone summer camp is in Derrylaughan from Monday– Thursday, July 9-12; keep these dates free.

U14 training is on Wednesday 6.45–7.45pm in washingbay centre;bring appropriate footwear.

Camogie training, U16 up, is Monday and Wednesday 7-8pm in Derrytresk, bring indoor gear and £2.

If you’re not receiving DKB texts which inform you of news and fixtures contact Tommy Quinn and your mobile number will be added to this free service.

There’s a development meeting in clubrooms on Thursday 16th, 8.15pm, all interested are welcome.

The Ulster handball championships is taking place soon; if interested in entering contact JJ Coney.

EOGHAN RUADH

Eoghan Ruadh had their first competitive outing at senior level on Saturday in the inaugural GAA Táin Hurling League. Described as an innovative new idea for club hurlers aimed at widening the base of club hurling, it’s designed to dovetail with the Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher inter-county championships. These competitions end in the first week of June. So there you have the GAA’s answer to promotion of the fastest most skilful summer field game in the world, get as much of it out of the way by June. Anyway, it was a losing start for Eoghan Ruadh against county champions Éire Óg, An Charraig Mhór on a scoreline of 1-6 to 0-8. So plenty to work on for the coming season.

Eoghan Ruadh held their Annual Dinner and Presentation on Saturday at the Gables Restaurant. Those honoured on the night included; Eoin Quinn for Most Improved Juvenile Hurler, Edmund Goodwin for Most Improved Minor Hurler, Overall Juvenile Hurler went to Duibhir Marshall, Minor Hurler went to the outstanding Michael Maneely who starred consistently at club, college and county level. Damian Casey won the Philip Colton Memorial Shield for Overall Youth Hurler, while John Devlin picked up the Harry McBride Shield for Overall Senior Hurler. Presentations were made to the winning juvenile and minor club members who completed the domestic double as well as winning the South Antrim Minor Hurling League.

During proceedings it was announced that the Club is to dedicate its Ball-Wall at the Hurling Fields to the memory of the late Dan Morgan, a formal ceremony to take place nearer the club’s anniversary in June 2012. Indeed the first competition on the Ball Wall has just finished and it was that man John Devlin (JD) whose skill and niftiness lifted the first trophy as Ball Wall League winner.

There were presentations to Ryan Winters and Tiarnan Morgan who won AllStar awards at Lory Meagher and Ulster Colleges level. Ciarán Coyle won the Don Begley Trophy as Clubman while Tomas Cushley was inducted into the Hall Of Fame. Tommy, a familiar sight in the late sixties, seventies and early eighties across a range of club and county teams, he not only played but coached several underage teams alongside Gerry Goodwin and Peter McCaughey. Always a stylist both on and off the field there was much laughter as a slideshow of teams he played on was shown, featuring long flowing locks, a variety of headgear ranging from headbands to helmets but most frequently his beloved “monkey cap”. He maintains his interest in coaching, with the St Gall’s U10s and U12s.

Eoghan Ruadh thanks Malachy McCann, Johnny McCurry, former player Tom Corrigan and all the staff of the Gables Restaurant for a great meal and memorable night, those who helped decorate the hall, Begley’s Sports for the usual innovative mementos for winners, Cathal McErlean for the pictorial slideshow and Pearse Kelly for supplying music which kept patrons dancing to the wee hours. It wasn’t all dancing and merriment on Saturday. While the seniors battled it out with Éire Óg our U10s travelled to various venues to complete the indoor hurling blitz. Three teams competed, with one making it to the Division One final where they will play Ballycastle. The other two teams narrowly missed out on spots in the division two and division six finals, missing out by just one score on securing a final berth. Thanks to all the players, coaches and parents who provided transport.

In two weeks time Eoghan Ruadh will host the Pearse Hurling Club from Galway and both teams will compete in a four team tournament at the newly opened 4G Pitch at Mid-Ulster Sports Arena. The club welcomes anyone willing to host members of the travelling party. Contact Cathal McErlean.

Eoghan Ruadh extends deepest sympathy to the family of the late Etta Maneely (nee McCann), grandmother of Michael Maneely and former club player Andrew Donnelly. To her sons Cathal, Niall, Jim, daughters Eilís and Roisín, brothers, sisters and family circle we convey our deepest sympathy. Go ndeanfaidh Dia Trocáire ar a hanam.

DONAGHMORE

Donaghmore were defeated by a strong Ballinderry side on Sunday last in Ulster League. On Sunday Donaghmore host Glen at 2pm. Training for Seniors and Reserves is Tuesday and Friday, 7:30pm.

Underage registration night in the Torrent complex for U8s and U10s 7pm to 8pm on Friday. Parents are encouraged to attend with kids.

Membership Subscriptions can be paid to Registrar Margaret Gallagher - the same as previous years: Adult - £20, Husband & Wife - £30, Students & Senior Citizens - £10. Registration Night is on Wednesday 15th February 7-8pm. in Torrent Complex.

Ladies Notes: We are running a programme for girls in p4-p7 to help learn the fundamentals of the game while having fun! It starts on Friday 6-7pm in Torrent Centre. Minor training is on Wednesday 6.15pm on the field and Sunday indoors at 12.45pm. Senior training is Sunday at 12.45pm. All new faces welcome. Anyone interested in coaching youth teams contact any committee member.

Lotto numbers for 30th: 1, 5, 8, 9. Match 3 Winners £20 each: Patrick Doris, Nicola McAtasney, Kevin Hughes, Marie Cush, Carrie Ann McKay, Niamh Hetherington. Jackpot now £3000.

Culture classes are in Torrent Complex on Wednesday 7–9pm for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced.

There’s a Mid-term Gaelic Football Camp in The Torrent Complex on Thursday and Friday February 16-17, 10am – 2pm for play group and school aged children. Call 87 769051 for more info.

Best wishes to Derrytresk in the All-Ireland Junior Club Final this Sunday.

AGHALOO

Membership fees are due - £20 for adults, £5 for U18s. Membership nights are on Saturday 25th, 6-8pm upstairs in Market House and Wednesday 29th, 7-8.30pm in the clubrooms. Or contact Felim Og on 07835 040332 to join.

February Club meeting is on Monday 13th February, 8.30pm at clubrooms. Monthly Draw is on the same night; members must ensure they are paid up, queries to co-ordinator John O’Neill 07970 648299.

Training for seniors and reserves resumes on Tuesday 14th at 7.30pm. Anyone wishing to play adult football must attend.

Aghaloo were represented at Scór Sinsear. The Quiz team of Eamon Quinn, Brian McGee and Damian McGinn were extremely unlucky to be eliminated in a tie-break. Eilis McKenna in Recitation progressed to next round so congratulations to her and we wish her well in semi-final on Friday on Sunday in Dun Uladh, Killyclogher at 6pm.

We wish Derrytresk the best of luck in the All-Ireland Junior Football Club Final on Sunday at Croke Park.

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