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Ulster Football
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Age Camogie ITALIA
2002 History Squads
Paddy Fox
Action
in Knockbride, 17/10/2009
Senior Team Scene – 2009
After an opening round
victory away at a difficult Killinkere venue, our senior squad slipped
to 3 consective defeats to Cavan Gaels, Kingscourt and Killeshandra
in the early part of the Division 2 league, before building a steady
but creditable run of 8 back to back wins and a disputed draw against
Drumalee in the League, to secure the clubs third consecutive top 3
finish in Division 2. Once again, the club lost out on promotion
to Division 1, with Killeshandra gaining 2 points from their ‘no-contest’
with the suspended Cavan Gaels, to stretch clear of Drumgoon in the
promotion race.
Drumgoon re-stated their
intent in the League Semi-Final where a superb team performance secured
an impressive 4 point victory over a talented Killeshandra team to set
the club up for the League Final.
Drumgoon Éire
Óg Senior Team 2009
The league final was
plagued by poor weather conditions, and was eventually played on a good
playing surface in O’Connell Park, Ballyconnell. In truth, Drumgoon
would need all players at ability to deal with an impressive and consistent
Kingscourt team in the final. However, notwithstanding a good
opening 10 minutes, the loss of a player after 15 minutes meant that
Drumgoon chased the game for long periods, and succumbed to the unbeaten
Kingscourt Stars.
The Championship showed
Drumgoon at their best, in their contest with another unbeaten team,
Balieborough Shamrocks. However, defeat to Drung in the group
play-off meant that Drumgoon failed to make the Quarter Finals in 2009.
However, in a season
that has witnessed some significant personnel changes, especially
in the forward line, and strong U21 performances this year, we can perhaps
aspire to even better results in 2010.
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Club Captain 2009
Jim McNally, an ever-present
on the Drumgoon Senior Team in 2009, as Club Captain
Scór Competition 2009
2009
saw Drumgoon feature prominently again in the All County Scór competitions
at Scór na nÓg agus Scór Sinsear categories.
Once
again, the Laurels flowed to Drumgoon in the Senior Scór competition,
where Patrick Shalvey, Michael Shalvey, Ena Clerkin and Geraldine Shalvey
won their Regional qualifier to take a place in the County Final, where
they pushed the winners right to the tape. Not to be out-done, the Bard
of Laroween, Sean McGorry brought his own creativity to the stage in
the recitation category in the regional qualifiers.
Lá na gClub in Drumgoon
Drumgoon Éire Óg joined
forces with the GAA Family worldwide on 12th May 2009 to
celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the establishment of the
Association.
In an event packed and
fun-filled day on which the rains abated and the sun shone, Boyle Park
echoed to the sounds of young and old as ‘Green’ resounded
to the ‘Clash of the Ash’ as both the Hurlers and Camógs took
centre stage in the opening exhibition games.
The New facility on
Boyle Park doubled as the Club Museum, and hosted a photographic exhibition
of Drumgoon teams and moments down the years.
Meanwhile, Drumgoon’s
active Club-School Link initiative ensured that the talents of our upcoming
generation in Dernakesh would be on show, with an exhibition of Art,
Creative Writing and Design going on display in the Club Rooms, overseen
by Mary McMullen-Gaffney.
Cochrane Kilometer Race on Boyle Park
The day witnessed the
inaugural Cochrane Kilometer, celebrating the athletic achievements
of local renowned athlete, Jim Cochrane. The race was won by Conor
Moynagh, ahead of Tommy McKitterick and Killian Moynagh. It was
preceded by a lap of honour by Jim Cochrane, typically barefoot, accompanied
by An Leas Uachtarán Comhairle Uladh, Aogán Farrell.
The
event concluded with a highly entertaining game of
Rounders, which saw the Ladies pitch their talents against the Gentlemen
of the Club culminated in the Ladies securing the run that gave them
victory in the now annual Rounders Challenge.
To those club members,
mentors and volunteers who gave so freely of their time to ensure that
Lá na gClub would be a success in
Drumgoon……..Thank You.
Drumgoon Ladies – Back in the Silverware
The Drumgoon’s ladies,
swept to an impressive ACFL Shield Title in 2009, in only their second
year in Division 2, under the keen stewardship of Michael Murray and
Adrian Crosson.
The
Drumgoon Senior Ladies who secured silverware again in 2009
With a rich blend of
youth and experience, the Drumgoon team boast County stars Siobhan McGorry
at midfield, Niamh Farrell and Christine McCutcheon, with the emerging
talent of Sarah McCabe, Cliona Farrell, Elaine Clerkin, Deirdre
Mahon and the experience of Cora & Margaret McBride, Anita McKitterick,
the Murray sisters, Doireann, Aideen & Ciara Farrell, the McDermott
sisters and Theresa Clerkin.
All Ireland and International Honours
Congratulations to Carmel
and Margaret McBride, All Ireland Camogie Winners with Cavan, and special
congratulations to Margaret, who was a member of the Irish Shinty team
who defeated Scotland in the Autumn Celtic International.
Minor Campaign – Div 2 Shield Title
The Minor campaign kicked
into life with in January with training under the direction of Martin
Clerkin. Plagued with injuries in the opening rounds of the League,
the team struggled with a young team, and the loss of Francis Mahon,
Conor Moynagh, Dean Hand and Aoghan Óg Farrell to early season injuries
made life difficult. However, May saw the squad back to full fitness,
and impressive performances against Sliabh Glah Gaels (Killygarry/Denn)
in the semi-final, and a hosted Final against a capable Lacken Team
assured the Division 2 Minor shield would spend 2009 on Boyle Park.
2009 Minor Squad
Corey Smith, Dominic Donegan, Tommy McKitterick, Mark Murrray, Martin Fitzpatrick, Ryan Harkin, Henry Reyburn, Ronan McDonald, Francis Mahon, Paul Daly, Iain Craddock, Aogán Farrell, Conor Moynagh, Dean Hand, Dylan Bates, Patrick Smith, Francis McCabeAdrian McKitterick, Simon Boyle, Joseph Kelly, Declan Smith.
U16 Campaign – All the way to Breifne Park
The U16 squad set out their stall early in their league campaign, with an opening round victory over near neighbours Knockbride. This was followed by impressive and comprehensive wins over Drumport (Drumlane/Templeport), Lavey, Cootehill, Belturbet and Shannon Gaels with a blip against Ballinagh en route to their table topping performance in the League.
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| Team | P | W | L | D | Pts |
| Drumgoon | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Lavey | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Shannon Gaels | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Drumport | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Ballinagh | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Knockbride | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Belturbet | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Cootehill | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
An impressive
semi-final performance once again against Drumport in Belturbet sent
the team to Breifne Park to contest the County Final. However,
two goals either side of half time meant that notwithstanding a 12 point
tally, the team were edged out by 2 points, on a score-line of 3:05
to 0:12
2009 U16 Squad
Corey Smith, Dominic
Donegan, Mark Murray, Aaron McCormac, Adrian
McKitterick, Barry Cooney, Ryan Craddock, Iain Craddock, Conor Moynagh,
Paul McMahon, Patrick Smith, Simon Boyle, Barry Harkin, Francis McCabe,
Conor McGorry, Joshua Cowe, Aaron McCabe, Declan Hand
Underage Boys & Girls
At underage level, Drumgoon
continues to perform strongly, competing in all age categories of the
All County Football League.
Not
to be out-done this season, the U14 girls graduated from last years
Division 2 League title win, to contest this years Div 1 final in Breffni
Park. In a game that ebbed and flowed, Drumgoon had chances to win the
honors, but on this occasion had to settle for the runner up position.
With their performances this season, this group of girls promise a bright
future for ladies football in Drumgoon.
U13 & U12 competitions
At u12 level, the Drumgoon
Boys and Girls, both graduated to the league Semi-final stages in Division
2, with impressive wins over Cootehill, Shercock, Killinkere, and Lavey.
Again in somewhat controversial circumstances which saw the semi final
refixed and Drumgoon sent to the wrong pitch by the county Board, the
team lost out narrowly to a Swanlinbar/Corlough combination.
Cubanna na nÓg – The Young Gaels
At development
level, over 70 children under the age of 10 registered for the Young
Gaels programme which ran to June 2009, with typically 40 children attending the
Under
the watchful supervision of coach Mary McMullen, this eager group of
Under 10’s are progressively coming to terms with the rudiments and
fundamentals of the sport…..and having fun as they do.
In November, 12 Coaches from Drumgoon qualified as Coaches in a Training Programme run by Peter Donnelly of Co. Board at Dernakesh NS. Congratulations to C Farrell, M McMullen, A Brasil, N Shanley, P McBride, A McKitterick, D Mahon, A Crosson, B Bates, C Moynagh, M Murray, M Hannon, C Lennon.
Killian O’Connell
Tournament 2009 In June, Dernakesh
NS once again retained the Killian O’Connell Cup for U12 boys, defeating
Knockbride in the title event.
The U10 competition
saw an exuberant performance by Dernakesh, St Michaels, Cootehill and
Knockbride, in a round-robin tournament that saw Dernakesh and the combined
Knockbride Schools contest the Mary Ann Sherry Cup final, with Knockbride
edging the result with fine performances all round.
This years Killian O’Connell
Shield competition was played in the Camogie Code, with a re-match of
the Cumann na mBunscoil Camogie Final between Dernakesh NS and Kill
NS. In a thrilling encounter, Kill edged the result with a brace of
second-half goals, to reverse the result of the County Final two weeks
earlier.
Leas Uachtaran – Comharle Uladh
Congratulations to Aoghán
Ó Fearghail, Vice President, Ulster GAA Council this year. A key member
of our club and community in many capacities, our club takes great pride
in Nominating Aogán for the position of Uachtarán, Comhairle Uladh
for the upcoming race for Uachtarán. He continues to bring great
honour to Droim Dhúin Éire Óg.
Fund
Raising
Thank you to our sellers
and good luck to those who continue to support our weekly Lottery, Jackpot
now over €6,400.
Sincere thanks to our
key business partners who continue to invest in our pitch-side advertising
and publications, especially:
Boyle for Men – Main Senior Club Sponsor,
McNallys Crane Hire – Main Sponsor League Final,
Good Time Charlies- Main Sponsor to Greyhounds
K-Sheds - Main
Sponsor, Parish Auction.
Special thanks to Gallonray
House for their support in hosting so many of our events.
Player Past – Peter McNally
One of
the few Drumgoon players to hold a McKenna Cup winners medal
Peter McNally hails from a Footballing Dynasty in Drumgoon. Famously,
one of 6 brothers who simultaneously played for Drumgoon in the 1960’s,
Peter had an illustrious club career, captaining his club to tournament
honours and playing his chosen sport at the highest level in winning
Ulster/McKenna Cup honours alongside Charlie Gallagher with Cavan.
Peter played with Drumgoon
for nearly three Decades, before turning his attention to the whistle,
and a career refereeing the game.
Peter McNally,
Club Referee 1970’s & 80’s
Inducted into the Drumgoon
Hall of Fame with Brothers John (RIP) Seamus, Frank, Eamonn and Hughie
in 2009, Peter’s contribution to Drumgoon on the field stands alongside
the very best. We are proud to acknowledge his contribution here,
County Honours
Michael Hannon - Senior
Keith Fannin - Senior
Siobhan McGorry - Ladies
Christine McCutcheon - Ladies
Niamh Farrell - Ladies
Conor Moynagh - Minor & U16
Tommy McKitterick - U17
Ian Craddock - U16
Margaret McBride - Cavan Camogie
Carmel McBride - Cavan Camogie
Ryan Craddock - Cavan Hurling
Enda Shalvey - Cavan Hurling
In
Memorium
- Brian McCann
He will be missed.
Ar
dheis de, go raibh De
Comogie enters a development phase
2009 saw The Drumgoon
Camogie Club enter a new era of games development, under the stewardship
of Caroline Shalvey and Margaret McBride-McCabe. The focus has
been switched from Senior Games to youth development. And
under their guidance the U14 squad reached a Co. Final in their first
year, while a new wave of underage players, aged 8 and upward are now
undergoing regular training and coaching on Friday evenings at Boyle
Park.
We wish them well in this new wave of Camogie development in our club
All
Ireland Ticket Draw Winners
In September, at an
enjoyable Quiz Night, the winner of the two All Ireland Tickets and
overnight in the Ripley Court Hotel, was Paul Igoe, Errigal, Cootehill,
Second prize of a short break at the Four Seasons Hotel, Carilngford
to aura Shalvey with third prize of a portable DVD player going to Helen
O’Brien / Rosaleen Fox.
Patrick Moynagh,
Mike Hannon, Cavan Rose, Tara Cunningham and
Aogán Farrell with Compass Mikey at the launch of the
‘Gone to the Dogs’ event in October
The Irish Sun
headlines Drumgoon Star courtesy
of event organiser, Chris Craddock
Nollaig Shona
from the Committee of
Droim
Dhúin Éire Óg
2009 AGM & Convention
4th December on Boyle Park at 3pm