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  • Trip to New York Presentation
  • u10’s v Ballinascreen Update
  • Get Rid of your Dust Collectors!
  • Quiz Night
  • Seniors v Glan na Gael & Glen  Report
  • Thirds v Ballerin Report
  • All Ireland Club Football Tickets
  • Lotto Update 8th March 2010
  • Camogie Update
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  • Under 8's V Ballinascreen Update

    U8 Blitz v Ballinascreen, Sunday 7th March
    On Sunday 7th March Rossa U8’s hosted a blitz against Ballinascreen at Meadowbank Arena. There was an excellent turnout from both clubs who competed on 3 pitches for an hour. The standard of football on display was excellent as was the spirit in which the games were played. This was a stern challenge for our U8’s against strong Ballinascreen opposition.
    All the Rossa teams put on very good displays, the most satisfying part of which was how well our players competed for the ball. All the players worked really hard for each other and there were many good passages of play. It was pleasing to see how much our players are improving as they are becoming more used to playing against other clubs. As well as good teamwork there were good individual performances with players making some great blocks and taking fine scores. As expected, Ballinascreen proved very strong opposition and were a very good test with all the games closely contested. Many thanks to them for coming. Everyone agreed it was great fun and we’ll be training hard for the next one! Remember to keep practising at home!

    Errigle Squad                     Slemish Squad                      Sperrin Squad
    Aodhan O’Loughlin         Leon Martin                          Rachel Tohill
    Mark Higgins                     Jon Mc Allister                     Conal Heaney
    Marcus Mc Elwee            Rory Clarke                            Odhran Martin
    Jonathan McErlain         Oisin Quinn                            Maeve Shields
    Joel Bell                               Aaron Donnelly                   Allana Campbell
    Shea Mc Guckin                Dan Higgins                           Ben Diamond
    Aidan Mc Cluskey           Darragh Wade                       Patrick Laverty
    Shea Mc Sorley                 Patrick Doherty                   Luke Mc Cann
    Finn Diamond                   Jamie Gribben                      Nicole Hastings
    Caolan Crozier                  James Mc Cloy                     Michael Mullan
                                                    Ryan Lennox                         Eoin Mc Kee
                                                                                                         Connor Mc Kee
                                                                                                         Shea Mc Corry

    St. Patricks Trip To New York Winner

    Neil Quinn from Portglenone accepts the prize of flights, accommodation and $500 spending money for a St Patricks Day trip to New York for two people from O Donovan Rossa GAC Magherafelt Club Secretary Siobhan Toner that was won in a recent fundraiser

    Rossa u10’s v Ballinascreen Update

    u 10 boys/girls v ballinascreen
    Thank you to all the players,coaches,parents of ballinascreen for accepting our invitation to compete against our u 10 boys/girls.It was a very successful hour of football for both sides,with all enjoying the challenge.Great to see a large turn out for the rossas,with some new and familiar faces back.
    All the rossas played and competed very well within the 3 teams selected,There was some excellent individual displays,john collins,jack laverty showing good man marking skills,patrick mclarnon and simon mcerlien with some fine scores.In midfield we had tireless displays from cianan mccann,oran lynch and gabrella lupari,cormac murphy and caolan coyle were rocks in defence and not to forget peter tohill,ciaran shields with some excellent reflex saves in goal,well done everyone.
    training resumes on Sunday at meadowbank 11.45 am.

    Get Rid of your Dust Collectors

    Are you in possession of dust collectors or space hoggers in the form of dumbells? If so the minor team would great appreciate it if you could donate these for a good cause. Please mail rossagaels@gmail.com and we will arrange pickup.

    Table Quiz

    On Friday night past Rossa held a very successful Table Quiz with approximately 150 participants, packing out the mac Flynn Suite, making up 25 teams. The eventual winners were Team Down and team captain Kathleen Kerr accepted the trophy on their behalf. Over £500 was raised and much thanks must go to all who took part and to the quizmaster Philip Kerr. However it must be noted that Sean Kerr was the man responsible for the huge turnout, so many thanks to him and we hope to see as many teams in a months time for the next one,
    It is planned for Friday 9th April. Again we would ask any interested teams to register by email to the website or let Sean Kerr know on 07808 736 595. An update of team captains will appear shortly on the website (10 teams have already registered this week)
    Report submitted by the club PRO

    Seniors v Glan na Gael Armagh Report

    Final score Clan na Gael 2.10 Magherafelt 3.8
    Team line-up
    Oisin Kerr Damien Dionnelly Barry Kerr Michael Monaghan Paul Purvis Murtagh O’Brien Joe Keenan
    Jared Monaghan Dairmuid Donnelly Kevin Purvis Kieran McGlone Conor Smylie Darren McGuckin Frank Niblock Declan McErlean
    Shay Atckinson for Dairmuid Donnelly(half time)
    Kieran McKay for Damien Donnelly (half time)
    Caolin Moran for Kevin Purvis (35 min)

    Scorers Jared Monaghan 1.2(1) Kieran Mcglone 0.2 Frank Niblock 0.3 (2F)

    Joe Keenan 0.1 Declan McErlean 2.0

    Half time score
    Clan 2.05 Magherafelt 0.04
    Magherafelt made the long journey to Lurgan for the final round of the Ulster league. The match was played in ideal weather conditions although the underfoot conditions left a lot to be desired. Magherafelt lost the toss and had to play into a slight breeze in the first half. Jared Monaghan and Ciaron McGlone opened the scoring for the visitors but Clan quickly replied with three points on the trot to take a one point lead after nine minutes. The game developed into a good physical battle as both teams struggled to open up play due to the ground conditions. Clan Na gael then hit a purple patch scoring two well worked goals to open a commanding lead. Frank Niblock eased Magherafelt back into the match courtesy of two frees but the Rossas were also guilty of some woeful shooting and poor long distance frees. Clan finished the scoring with two well taken long range points to go in at half time leading by seven.
    The Rossa with the assistance of the breeze opened the scoring with a Niblock point before Monaghan drove through the middle to blast to the net. Magherafelt had got the start they desired and suddenly the game was on. Declan McErlean then scored a great goal on his senior debut and further points from Niblock and McGlone left only two points between the sides midway through the half. Both teams took turns scoring and the game hung nicely in the balance. Clan were two points up going into the last five minutes when their goal keeper misplaced a kick out. Declan McErlean received the ball thirty metres out and drove into the square to slot home the winning score. Overall this was a very commendable battling performance with dogged persistence and a willingness to play to the final whistle resulting in a good away win.

    SENIOR REPORT

    Glen 1.10 Rossa 1.06

    Magherafelt fielded with an under strength team in this Ulster league game away to Glen. Despite this they put in a very spirited performance and were leading with seven minutes left on the clock. Unfortunately Glen won a disputed penalty with five minutes left and run out four point winners.

    Glen started fasted and fired over two points courtesy of p mcconnell and C Bradley. The Rossas with the benefit of the slight breeze gradually fought back. Darren McGuckin won excellent ball in the inside line and won two thirty metre frees which Frank N iblock converted. Frank fired over his third point to put Magherafelt in the lead for the first time after fifteen minutes. Jared Monaghan converted a massive fifty metre free and Shay Atckinson with a point from play gave Rossas a five point to two lead. Glen countered strongly and Neil Convery was forced to make two excellent goal mouth saves. The pressure eventually told and points from MCCambley, Bradley and Burke left the score line five each at half time.

    Magherafelt started the second half strongly with Jared Monaghan putting them into an early lead. However Glen used the slight breeze and dominated the next fifteen minutes and took the lead via points from the Bradleys. Magherafelt were now dependent on sporadic attacks as the stronger Glen team took control around mid field. In one of these attacks Phillip O’Neill scored an opportunist goal when the ball re-bounded off he upright and he calmly slotted it to the net through a crowded goalmouth. Glen launched a series of ounter attacks and were awarded a fortuitous penalty which turded the game in the dying minutes. McCamley slotted the ball to the net to put Glen two up. They won the final two kickouts and scored points from McLaughlin and Brdley to finish four point winners. Overall Magherafelt can be satisfied with a workman like performance and it has demonstrated that many of their young players have the ability to play at the top level. Notable performers were Neil Convery very sound in goals, Michael Monaghan and Joe Keenan in defence ,Darren McGuckin and Frank Niblock in forwards.

    Team line-up

    Neil Convery

    Damien Donnelly Barry Kerr Michael Monaghan

    Paul Purvis Joe Keenan Darren o’Neill

    Subs Phillip O’Neill for Kieran Purvis

    Robert O’Kane for John Young

    Caolan Moran for Damien Donnelly

    Domnic Crozier

    Paul Brown Matt Niblock K Small

    Kevin Purvis Caoelin Moran James Quinn

    Dairmuid Donnelly Robert O’Kane

    Dec O’Neill Phillip McCabe Richard Keenan

    Team Jared Monaghan Conor Smylie

    Daniel Heavron Shay Atckiinson John Young

    Notable performers Neil Convery very sound in goals

    Michael Monaghan and Joe Keenan in defence.

    Kevinn Purvis Frank Niblock Darren McGuckin

    Subs Phillip O’Neill for Kieran Purvis,Robert O’Kane for John Young, Caolan Moran for Damien Donnelly .Not used – Domnic Crozier and Matt Niblock

    Scorers Frank Niblock 0.3 (2f), Jared Monaghan 0.2 (1f), Shea Atckinson 0.1, Phillip O’Neill 1.0

    RESERVE TEAM

    Final score Glen 1.10 Magherafelt 1.07

    Team line-up Domnic Crozier Paul Brown Matt Niblock K Shaw Kevin Purvis Caoelin Moran James Quinn Dairmuid Donnelly Robert O’Kane Dec O’Neill Phillip McCabe Richard Keenan Chris McGuckin Frank Niblock Declan McErlean

    Scorers

    Richard Keenan 1.00

    Phillip McCabe 0.1

    Chris McGuckin 0.2

    Frankie Niblock 0.2

    Dairmuid Donnelly 0.1

    Declan Mcerlean 0.1

    Thirds Football v Ballerin

    3rds Draw with Ballerin Reserves Score 1-6 – 1-6
    Game played at Ballerin 12pm Sunday
    scorers Adrian Mc Guckin 1-2 John Higgins 0-2 Shane Kerr 0-1 Paul Brown 0-1

    Team
    Paddy Walsh Paul Brown Damian O Kane Mickey Smylie Oliver Cunningham
    Declan Heron Shaun Dillon Eammon Lennox Jody Mc Quillan Niall Bryson John Higgins Chris kearns Connor Monaghan Adrian Mc Guckin Connor Donnelly Aidan Mc Guckin Declan O Neill Shane Kerr Dermot Shaw Mark Mc Elwee

    All Ireland Club Finals Tickets – 17th March

    Anyone who wants concession tickets ordered must pay in advance and order through the secretary by Friday and next week is too late. Tel: 07762773839

    Lotto Results - 8th March 2010

    No jackpot winner this week, the new jackpot has now risen to £1000

    The numbers drawn were 3,10,13,17.

    The  3No. £25 winners are M.McGLHONE. CP TONER. CIARA GODDARD.