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St John Bosco Seniors
Seniors win again – as the Yanks would say that’s 2 for 3 (2 wins 3 games played!)
Naomh Eoin Bosco 1-12 Bredagh 0-4 Having played with a very strong breeze in the first half, things were not looking good for the seniors as they went in at half time only leading by 6 points to 2. However an excellent second half display of hard work, allied to no shortage of good football and excellent defensive play against the wind, yielded a further goal and 6 points and restricted the visitors to 2 points, thus ensuring an 11 point victory and a further move towards the top of the division 2 table. The next 2 games for the seniors are away to Dundrum on Thursday 9th May at 7.30 and home to Glenn on Sunday 12th May....the throw in time for this game is currently 3pm but this will be changed due to the blessing of the graves in Monks Hill....details to follow.
St John Bosco GAC U16’s
U16 Boys Division 2 All County Football League
Round 4 - April 24th St. John Bosco v St. Pauls
St. Pauls made the long trek to Newry last Wednesday evening with just the 15 players to take on the Bosco in this round 4 match.
Bosco were without the services of either goalie Seamus Brady or reserve keeper Jack Quinn as both are out due to injury. Devin Quigley stepped into the number 1 berth and this proved to be an inspired decision by the management.
It was St. Pauls who were to dictate the tone of this encounter for the first period and after Bosco squandered possession the visitors slotted over the first point. Bosco remained in a sort of daze for the most of the first half generally slower to the ball, losing the 50/50 opportunities and generally being bossed out of the competition.
St. Pauls slotted over further points and had a goal opportunity denied by Quigley who was excellent both in his reading of the oncoming attacks and his distribution. The Bosco defence were also solid with very good performances from Adam Rowntree, Caoilte Jackson and David Magee but this opening 30 minutes was all about St. Pauls and the half time score stood St. Pauls 0:08 And Bosco 0:03.
After the break, St. Pauls came out at a frantic pace with excellent fielding and pushed their lead on by another two before Bosco finally awakened to the challenge. The midfield duo of Oisin Carnegie and Martin Keenan started to stamp more authority on proceedings and generally Bosco increased the tempo. 5 minutes into the second period and Jordan Pinnington fought hard for possession and laid the ball off to the inward rushing Oisin Carnegie who blasted it to the St. Pauls net.
This was the point where the contest turned. Pinnington was fouled and the resultant free was well placed to Matthew McKevitt who turned quickly and scored an absolute peach of a point while under serious pressure.
Bosco really upped the intensity in the final quarter and a second goal from a long ball to Pinnington should have put this game beyond reach. The visitors would not give up that easy though and in injury time rattled the Bosco net with an unstoppable ball to the bottom corner to leave just one between the sides as the final whistle sounded. This was a thoroughly entertaining game and both sets of players deserve credit, it was Bosco though who were worthy victors for not giving in and grinding this one out.
Final score:
St. John Bosco2:08St. Pauls 1:10
Next game is away to Mayobridge on Thursday 2nd May.
St John Bosco GAC U14’s
Bosco 10-12 Clann Na Derg 0-03
Bosco under 14 boys scored a comfortable victory against Clann Na Derg on Monday night last. As the scoreline suggests the result was never in doubt. Despite playing into the wind Bosco took the game to their opponents from the off and were soon well ahead with goals from Shealan Fegan, Ruairi Lavery, James Harkin and captain Rory Mc Parland. Indeed such was Bosco's domination in all areas of the game the points had been secured by halftime. Indeed Bosco were able to substitute some of the older players so as to give game time to the younger lads on the squad. No doubt we will have tougher challenges ahead but all in all another good display from the lads. Next up Burren B at Derrylecka on Monday 29th April at 7.00pm
St John Bosco GAC U10’s
Then away game scheduled for Sunday 28th April against Drumintee was cancelled due to a bereavement in the Drumintee club.
The team them went to St Colman’s sports facilities and had a stiff training session on the grass pitch.
Next week’s game away to Warrenpoint on Sunday 5th May, meet at St Patrick’s P.S. at 10:30
Would you like to sing Amhrán na bhfiann in Pairs Esler?
Down Cultural committee to host first ever Singing workshop on May 4th.
The Down cultural committee will host a workshop for ALL who wish to be considered for singing Amhrán na bhfiann in the coming season. Singers are invited to attend the work shop to be held in Paric Esler on Saturday 4th May at 11.00am. Anyone who wishes to atttend should notify Póilín Bn Mhig Aoidh no later than 30th April at irishculturalofficer@down@gaa.ie
Social Initiative
President Micheal D. Higgins has invited a small representative group of the GAA Social Initiative to attend Arás an Uachtaráin for a tour and meeting on Thursday, May 30th, at 2.30pm. An Uachtarán CLG, Mr Liam O'Neill, will also be in attendance on the day.
This is a great honour, and further recognition of the high regard in which the Irish President holds the important work we do through the GAA Social Initiative.
Numbers attending the Áras are extremely limited. Only 12 places will be allocated across each of the 4 provinces. These places will be allotted to three clubs in each province on a lottery basis, plus their respective county coordinator. The deadline for expressions of interest to attend the Arás is Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, at 5pm and there will be a that evening and all entrants will be contacted the following day with the results.
We have registered already and if successful we will be asked to forward the names of their three representatives by 5pm on Wednesday, May 8th.
Fingers crossed!
St John Bosco Fashion Show
The recent Bosco Fashion Show in Bellinis was a great success with over 300 attending – many thanks to Maria and her committee for organising the event
Newry Marathon Marshals
Folks if you’re not running in the Bosco team in the marathon then we need you to help marshal at the event. We benefit greatly from this event through PR, the underage taking part in the fun run and importantly financially also. Let me know ASAP if you can spare 2 or 3 hours for this please?
2013 Golden Jubilee Golf Classic
Help is badly needed to organise this year’s Golf Classic – Paul Hughes is the facilitator so please contact him if you can add your support to this Jubilee event
Bosco – Have you joined yet?
Funding the St John Bosco GAC community initiatives on a sustainable basis.
St John Bosco GAC, Upper Water Street, Newry, Co. Down, BT34 1DJ
Tel - (028) 3025 0201 web - www.newryboscogfc.com
