Glencar/Manorhamilton GAA Club Notes 07/11/2018
Senior League Champions – Pride of place this week goes to our senior football team who captured the Dunnes Bar ACL Division 1 League title on Sunday last in Avantcard Páirc Seán defeating Ballinamore SOH in a hugely entertaining game of football on a scoreline of 2-13 to 1-12. Manor were led out onto the field by joint captains Adrian Croal and Brian McDonald who were welcome returnees from injuries picked up in the championship semi-final with Gerry Hickey also returning from injury to shore up the defence. In the opening half Manor were on top leading 2-6 to 0-9 at the interval with Conor Dolan and Seamus Ryder hitting our goals. In the second half they found a resilient Ballinamore side very hard to break down and in particular the inspired Philip Farrelly in goals who saved his second penalty of the day and numerous shots to keep his side well and truly in the game. Midway through the second halfBallinamore took the lead but with their backs to the wall our lads came out fighting and finished the contest with 5 unanswered points to claim their 8th Senior League title for the club and our first since 2014 with joint captains Adrian and Brian clearly delighted to be climbing the steps of our county grounds, shoulder to shoulder to accept the Senior League trophy. Sincere thanks to this group of players who brought honours to the club on Sunday. We also thank their management team of Shane Ward and Kieran Fox for guiding the team to a senior championship semi-final and senior league success – for the record the team only lost two games all season. Being in the winning enclosures is a very special occasion for players, their families but most especially for our younger players who aspire to replicate the many Glencar Manor hero’s we have on this senior panel. We are glad the boys and girls tasted success on Sunday. Finally, hard luck to the Ballinamore team – we have lost our fair share of finals and know the pain.
Samhain Parade Cluainín – Well done to everyone involved in the Samhain Parade which took place last Sunday night in Manorhamilton. It was a truly spectacular event which did not disappoint the huge crowd in attendance.
Lotto – Glencar Manorhamilton GAA Club Lotto Draw took place in MacManus Pharmacy on 30/10/18. Numbers drawn 1, 18, 20, 26. There was no winner of the Jackpot of €4,450. The Jackpot now stands at €4,525. The five winners of €30 were Carla Nealon (Congress Terrace – yearly ticket), Liz Fitpatrick (Dromahair), Nuala Feely (Deerpark), Mary Croal (Manorhamilton), John D’Arcy (Rathcormac). Thanks to everyone who supports our lotto.
New Arrivals – Congrats to Emma and Niall Hickey in Letterkenny on the safe arrival of their baby girl Caoimhe.
Club Academy/U9s/U11s – Our Club Football Academy, U9 and U11 training will take place this Friday night at St Clare’s National School. Times will be notified to parents.
Carrick Hurling – Well done to Carrick Hurling on making history in Leitrim by winning the Connacht Junior Club Championship.
Club AGM’s – Our Coiste na nÓg and Senior Board AGM’s will take place on Saturday 24th of November in the Bee Park Community Centre. The Coiste na nÓg AGM will take place at 7pm with the Senior directly afterwards at 8pm. All players, members and those wishing to become new members are invited to attend.
Ladies AGM – Our Ladies AGM will take place in the Bee Park Community Centre on Friday 16th November at 9pm. All players, members and those wishing to become members are invited to attend.
U16 Girls – The U16 girls are scheduled to play Ballinamore SOH at home in their next game with fixture details TBC.
Pitch Bookings – All pitch bookings for the Bee Park and Boggaun are to be made through Patrick McMorrow. Patrick can be contacted on 0868973339.
50th Celebration – On the August Bank Holiday weekend in 2019 we will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our great club. Events will be ran throughout the weekend so do be sure to keep it free in your diaries. We hope it will be a gathering of the many people at home and abroad who down through the years represented, officiated, sponsored and supported Glencar Manor. This is an open invitation to everyone who has or had an association with us from 1969 to the present day. More details to follow.
