The minors played a challenge against Silverbridge from Armagh on Sunday morning. This was a good challenge against a strong team from Armagh in preparation for the return leg of the championship against Naomh Conaill next week. 2 goals before half-time proved to be the difference as Silverbridge won on a score-line of 3-12 to 2-10. We hope to welcome Silverbridge to the banks again
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On a glorious summer evening in the banks, the 1st annual Antoin O Dochartaigh tournament took place. The teams competing were Naomh Mhuire, St. Michaels, Ardara and Gaothdobhair making sure the tournament would be competitive. And so it proved with a great evening football enjoyed.
First up it was Naomh Mhuire against a strong St. Michaels team who finished 2nd in division 1 of the county northern section behind county champions St.Eunans. Naomh Mhuire started well and scored some lovely points from play and a cracking goal from John mc Garvey to lead at half-time by 1-07 to 1-02. St. Michaels fought well in the 2nd half and scored to goals to bring the game back to a couple of points. But Naomh Mhuire were able to keep the score-board ticking over with Michael Greene getting on alot of ball and using it sensibly. When Naomh Mhuire s Jack O Donnell shot hit the cross-bar the ref blew for full-time. Naomh Mhuire just got over the line on a score-line of Naomh Mhuire 2-10 St. Michaels 3-06 to qualify for the final. The 2nd semi-final saw a strong Gaothdobhair team take on Ardara who have qualified for the southern section final. This was a close game throughout with little seperating the teams throughout. The teams were level at half-time 1-01 to 0-04 with Gaothdobhair getting a penalty befor half-time. They then started the 2nd half well and with 7 mins left led by 3 points. Ardara finished strongly and levelled the game with tipme nearly up. Gaothdobhair went up the field and got a point and in the final attack of the game Ardara were through on goal only to see the ball go wide when a point would have meant a draw. The final score was Gaothdobhair 1-05 Ardara 0-07. 3rd/4th place play-off. This game was won by Ardara who showed an eye for goal and scored 4 2nd half goals to win on a score-line of Ardara 5-02 to St. Michales 1-07. The Ardara goalkeeper was very impressive in his 2 games with some great saves throughout. The final saw Naomh Mhuire play Gaothdobhair and it could easily have been Ardara and St. Michaels giving the 1 point winning margin in the 2 semi-finals. Naomh Mhuire started in determined fashion and raced into an early lead with scores from Seimi Grant, John Mc Garvey, Tomas O Donnell, Eugene Byrnes and Aidan Gillespie. Naomh Mhuire were also defending well with good work from Declan Ward at full-back. Naomh Mhuire led at half-time by 0-07 to 0-02. Naomh Mhuire continued their form in the 2nd half and were fighting for every ball and were able to keep the scores coming up front. Good defensive work from mid-fielders Aidan Gillespie and Daniel Devlin kept Gaothdobhair at bay with Jamie mc gee winning some good ball as well. Micheal Casey scored a goal to leave the final score Naomh Mhuire 1-11 Gaothdobhair 1-03. Thanks to all teams who took part on the night and for travelling to the banks. Thanks to Robbie O Donnell for officiating. Tony Doherty was on hand to present the 1st annual trophy in his honour to Naomh Mhuire captain on the night Seimi Grant. Results Semi-finals Naomh Mhuire 2-10 St. Michaels 3-06 Gaothdobhair 1-05 Ardara 0-07 3rd/4th Ardara 5-02 St. Michaels 1-07 Final Naomh Mhuire 1-11 Gaothdobhair 1-03 Naomh Mhuire team: Jordan Doogan, Oisin mc Dowell, Declan Ward, Donnachadh Casey, Cormac mc Devitt, Odhran Rodgers, Michael Greene, Daniel Devlin, Aidan Gillespie, Jamie mc Gee, Eugene Byrnes, Tomas o Donnell, Micheal Casey, Jack o Donnell, Seimi Grant, John mc Garvey. The under 10 blitz due to take place in Ardara on Saturday has been called off and will take place at a later date. Instead our under 10s will host Cloughaneely in achallenge game in the bank
The minors will host Silverbridge from Armagh on Sunday morning next in the banks. The team are staying in the area over the weekend and will train in the banks on Saturday evening and will then play a challenge game againt ourselves on Sunday morning with a throw-in time of 1pm. This should be a good run-out ahead of their championship game against Naomh Conaill. Silverbridge are managed by Jarlath Burns with his son who played on the Armagh minor team also playing on the Silverbridge team
There will be an under 10 blitz in Ardara this Saturday. Teams competing will be Naomh Mhuire, Ardara, Na Rossa and Kilcar.
The first annual under 14 tournament will be held in the banks this Friday 10th August. Teams taking part are Naomh Mhuire, Gaothdobhair, St.Michaels and Ardara. Games will last 20 mins a half with the action getting under way @ 6pm. The schedule for the evening is as follows:
Semi-final 1 Naomh Mhuire v St. Michaels @ 6pm Semi-final 2 Gaothdobhair v Ardara @6.45pm 3rd/4th Play-off @ 7.30pm Final @ 8.15pm Under 8 and under 10 training continues every Wednesday evening from 6pm-7pm and every Saturday morning from 10am-11am.
The Bord na nOg will hold its final coaching week of the year next week. The week begins on Tuesday 7th August and will run until Friday 10th. Again we hope to have plenty of coaches helping out on the week and a couple of Donegal players there on one of the days. Registration is from 9.30am on Tuesday 7th with the coaching beginning each day at 10am until 2pm. Everyone welcome from ages 5-14. Cost for the week is 25 euro per child or 40 euro per family. All children will receive a leather gaelic football. for more info contact 0
The minors will begin their championship campaign tonight Wednesday with a trip to Glenties to play Naomh Conaill. The game throws-in at 7.30pm with Jimmy White the referee.
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