Adult Football
There were no adult fixtures last weekend as we held our Páirc Chormaic Gala Banquet last Saturday.
The seniors will play Greencastle at home this Friday 8 June at 8pm. The next few fixtures to follow that game are as follows: Sunday 17 June, away v Clonoe; Sunday 24 June, home v Kildress; Wednesday 4 July, away v Killyclogher; Sunday 8 July, home v Edendork.
Please note, all fixtures are subject to change. Please check our website, www.eglishgac.com for confirmation.
The draw for the Tyrone Senior Championship is being held on Thursday evening in Kelly’s Inn, Garvaghey. Stay in touch on www.eglishgac.com for update on who Eglish’s opponents will be in the first round.
Under-18 (Minor) Football
Our Minors weren’t in action last week. Their next game is away to Moy on Friday 15 June at 7.30pm.
Under-16 Football
The Under-16’s were beaten in the league last weekend by Clonoe. Their next game is at home to Pomeroy on Tuesday 19 June at 7.30pm.
Under-14 Football
Our Under-14’s were defeated by Moy last week. Their next few fixtures are as follows: Friday 8 June at 7.30pm, home v Brockagh (please note, this fixture is to be confirmed); Wednesday 13 June at 7.30pm, away v Eskra; Saturday 16 June at 4.00pm, away (in Edendork) v Naomh Mhuire; Friday 22 June at 7.30pm, home v Fintona.
Under-10’s, 8’s & 6’s Football
Coaching for Under 6’s and Under 8’s is on-going on Thursday evenings, from 6pm to 7pm.
Páirc Chormaic Fundraising Draw Gala Banquet
With the new grounds officially opened all ticket sellers were out last week for the final push for fundraising in the Páirc Chormaic Development Draw. A large crowd gathered in Eglish Hall which had been transformed into an excellent, spacious function room. Great food was served and an enjoyable night was had by all. The annual awards for 2011 were announced at this special function and the following recipients collected their awards from special guest Gerard Tracey: Minor Player of the Year, Aaron Daly; Reserve Player of the Year, Eugene Daly; Senior Player of the Year, Conall McNulty; Club Person of the Year, Sheila McKenna and Kieran Hagan (joint winners). Congratulations to all recipients.
An interval followed to provide a final opportunity for anyone wanting to purchase another ticket in the draw. Eventually the large ticket drum was closed and then all tickets were spun around. Our guest for the evening, Gerard Tracey, assisted our club chairman Kieran Hagan and camogie chairperson, Ciara Kerr, with the draw. The following are the lucky winners:
1st Prize; £10,000 Plunkett Duffy (Armagh, Co. Armagh)
2nd Prize; £3,000 John McCullagh (Newtownstewart/Dungannon, Co. Tyrone) & John Mulholland (Loup, Co. Derry)
3rd Prize; £500 James Quinn (60A Cullenramer Rd. Dungannon, Co. Tyrone)
4th Prize: £500 Siobhan Rice (Glen, Co. Down)
5th Prize: £500 Kieran McGuckian (Swatragh, Co Derry)
6th Prize: £500 Jean Duggan (Galbally, Co. Tyrone)
7th Prize: £100 Catherine Donnelly (1 Crubinagh Rd., Eglish, Co. Tyrone)
8th Prize: £100 Raymond Doody (Omagh, Co. Tyrone)
9th Prize £100 Peadar Byrne, (Clonavaddy Rd., Dungannon, Co. Tyrone)
10th Prize: £100 Michael McCaughey (Galbally, Co. Tyrone)
11th Prize: £100 Aidan Shore, (Randalstown, Co. Antrim)
12th Prize: £100 Gareth McKenna (Caledon, Co. Tyrone)
13th Prize: £100 Maura Daly (26 Crubinagh Rd., Eglish, Co. Tyrone)
14th Prize: £100 Maria Jordan (110 Eglish Rd., Eglish, Co. Tyrone)
15th Prize: £100 Fergal Mullan (Garvagh, Co. Derry)
16th Prize: £100 Brendan O Neill (Randalstown, Co. Antrim).
The committee extends a huge thanks to everyone who made the draw a success. Thanks to everyone who sold tickets and provided their time, materials and expertise at the new grounds over the last couple of months; all at no cost and in keeping with the voluntary ethos that exists in the GAA community.
Club Website – www.eglishgac.com
Pictures and videos have been uploaded to our club website of the recent events over the past few weeks.
Club Lotto
The Lotto result for Monday 28 May was as follows: winning numbers were 2, 3, 5 and 22. There were five ‘Match 3’ winners; Clare Barrett, Caroline Cotter, Barry Treanor, James Devlin and Rachael McKearney. The next Lotto draw will be held on Monday 4 June, Jackpot is £5,150.
Ulster SFC 1st Round Armagh v Tyrone in the Athletic Grounds, Armagh
Best of luck to Conor McKenna (player), Kevin Hughes (coach) and Mickey Donnelly (manager) and all involved with Tyrone Minors this weekend when they play Armagh in first round of the Ulster Championship.
