Adult Football
Our Senior team was defeated by Errigal Ciaran in the league at the weekend. The game was played in Dunmoyle and although our lads tried hard Errigal finished strong in the second half to win the game. Final score Errigal Ciaran 2-15 Eglish 2-06.
Our Reserves played better in their game and they collected another league point when their game ended in a draw. Final score Errigal Ciaran 1-13 Eglish 2-10.
The next league fixture is at home to Carrickmore this Sunday, 27th May. Reserves at 6.00pm and Seniors at 7.30pm. This game marks the official opening of Páirc Chormaic.
The next few fixtures to follow that game are as follows: Friday 1st June, home v Greencastle; Sunday 17th June, away v Clonoe; Sunday 24th June, home v Kildress; Wednesday 4th July, away v Killyclogher; Sunday 8th July, home v Edendork.
Please note, all fixtures are subject to change, please check our website, www.eglishgac.com for confirmation.
Under-18 (Minor) Football
The Minors had another good win when they travelled to the lough shore to play Derrylaughan in the Grade 2 League last week. Final score Derrylaughan 2-07, Eglish 3-08.
The next few fixtures after that are as follows: Friday 18th May at 6.45pm, away v Derrylaughan; Tuesday 22nd May at 8.00pm, away v Kildress.
Under-16 Football
The next few fixtures for the Under-16’s are as follows: Saturday 2nd June at 4pm, away v Clonoe; Tuesday 19th June at 7.30pm, at home v Pomeroy.
Under-14 Football
Our Under-14s had a great win against an under power Naomh Mhuire team last Monday evening. All Eglish players got a game and the team play was excellent at times. There were a range of scorers on the night with some of the younger players especially taking some excellent points.
The team then travelled to Brocagh on Thursday evening and came away with another win. It was an even contest for long periods however Eglish scored crucial goals to force the win. This was an excellent performance with some class team play.
Training continues on Wednesday evenings at 6.00pm and Saturday morning at 9.00am.
Their next game is at home against Eskra on Wednesday 23rd May followed by an away game to Fintona on Saturday 26th May, times to be confirmed.
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 Official Opening
There’s less than one week to go to the official opening of Páirc Chormaic on Sunday 27th May. The club invites everyone from the parish to come to show their support and enjoy the various events over the weekend.
Celebrations will begin with a Ceili in the Sports Hall on Friday 25th May, starting at 9.30pm, with Music by the popular Gold Ring Ceili Band.
On Saturday 26th May the Annual Cormac Trust 10K Race & 3K Fun Run will take place, registration can be completed online at www.thecormactrust.com or from 11am that morning. Race starts at 12midday.
An underage Camogie Blitz will also be held that Saturday morning from 9.30am, with all Tyrone Camogie clubs participating.
On Saturday night the Sports Hall will host a night of traditional music headlined by PJ McDonald and his band, along with other local musicians. This promises to be a great night of entertainment. PJ’s music has graced and sold out venues across Ireland where he has become renowned for his playing of the tin whistle and his outstanding vocal and guitar skills. The evening starts at 9pm.
On Sunday 27th there will be a full day of events. First to take the field that day will be our local Camogie club when they play Portglenone in a challenge match. This will be followed by our Reserve and Senior football teams playing Carrickmore in the Tyrone Division 1 League. The youth of our parish will also be represented with a host of mini games during the intervals between each match.
Some of the special guests who will be in attendance at the opening include Ciaran McLaughlin (Tyrone GAA Chairman), Aogán Ó Fearghail (Ulster GAA President) and Mickey Harte (Tyrone Senior Manager). We are delighted to announce that the Artane Boys Band will be in attendance and they will be leading a parade from the existing grounds to the new grounds.
The following Saturday, 2nd June, will see our Sports Hall being the venue for our Gala Banquet Dinner, at which the winning tickets for our Fundraising Draw will be drew. Further details will follow.
Check our website www.eglishgac.com for further details.
Thanks to all who have helped and contributed with preparations at the new grounds. Work is continuing for getting the grounds ready for the games that weekend and any additional help will be appreciated.
Club Lotto
The Lotto result for Monday 14th May was as follows: winning numbers were 4, 14, 15 and 21. There were three ‘Match 3’ winners; Ciaran McVeigh, Kieran Daly and Tony McCracken. The next Lotto draw will be held on Monday 21st May, Jackpot is £5,050.
Ulster SFC 1st Round Armagh v Tyrone in the Athletic Grounds, Armagh
Anyone who wants to have their name included for a ticket for the Ulster SFC 1st Round Armagh v Tyrone for Saturday 10th must text their name to either Sheila McKenna 07769783387 or Liz Daly 07810060467 before 12.00midday on Sunday 3rd June. Names will only be accepted by text.
