12th September 2011

MINORS
The Minors (O’Raghallaigh Gaels) secured the league and championship double on Sunday as they beat Cavan Gaels 0-13 to 1-4 in the Division One Minor Championship Final in Kingspan Breffni Park on Sunday.  In dreadful conditions, Cavan Gaels played with the wind in the first half but failed to capitalise as they passed up on three gilt-edged goal chances.  After a low-scoring first half, it was O’Raghallaigh’s who lead 0-3 to 0-2 at the break thanks to two Cian McArdle frees and a point from Aaron Brown.

As has been customary in this campaign, the lads had a flyer in the third quarter and quickly burst into a 0-8 to 0-3 lead as McArdle & Brown added to their tallies, while Killian Clarke and Owen Duffy ensured the Shercock lads were not being outdone.  Any thoughts of the matter being settled were quickly dispelled when Cavan Gaels hit a quick 1-1 to narrow the gap to the minimum with just over 10 minutes left.

However, O’Raghallaigh Gaels responded like champions, with in particular substitute Ryan Clerkin to the fore. He added three superb points to ensure a comfortable final few minutes for the mentors and supporters to ensure there were joyous scenes at the finish for all connected to the team.

JUNIORS
The Juniors will try and emulate the Minors on Saturday when they face Killygarry in the Junior B Final in Virginia on Saturday 17th September @ 4pm as they look to secure their first Junior B since 2002. Best of luck to everyone involved.

U-14’s
The Boys U-14’s play Lacken on 3G pitch in Kingspan Breffni Park tonight (12th) at 7.45pm in the semi final of the Div 2 Championship.

CLUB MERCHANDISE
The club is delighted to announce that a new batch of club merchandise are now directly from the club at little more than cost price.  The options include replica jerseys, polo shirts, winter jackets, training tops and rain jackets.  Sizes range from 2yrs +  with prices varying depending on size but as said they will practically be sold at cost price.  For more info just ring Niall on 086 8237382.

LOTTO

The winning numbers in last week’s lotto were 10, 12, 17 & 25 (Bonus 06). There was no Jackpot winner but the two Match 3’s (Phyllis McKenna and Ben Campbell) won €100 each. Next week’s jackpot will be €8,600 and the draw will take place on Sunday 18th September in Clarkes.