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Down County Intermediate Championship Final
Teams: Noamh Eoin Bosco – Drumgath
Venue: Pairc Esler
Sunday 13th October
St John Bosco U16s
Leo Hughes Memorial Shield 29th September 2013
Thomas Davis GAG Corrinshego V St. John Bosco GAC
Saval GAC V Carrickcruppen GAC
This year for the U16’s could be described as going in fits and starts, some great wins in the league and gut wrenching losses when the Bosco should have been out of sight. The account for the Division 2 league stood at 4 wins and 6 losses and a mid-table finishing berth.
The Championship proved a little contentious with Bosco being nominated to play in the ‘A’ group so this was going to be a tough draw. Nevertheless after a slow opening first half against Mayobridge the Bosco lads fought back from 11 points down and only lost this game by the narrowest of margins.
It was important then that this group of players showed that they can deliver good, full match performances and not just the odd good half and the Leo Hughes Shield was the last opportunity to do that and secure silverware in 2013.
The opening game saw Bosco take on Corrinshego and after a jittery start by both teams it was Corrinshego who opened the score from a free after Adam Rowntree was deemed to have committed the foul. Bosco’s first attack also secured a free which saw Matthew McKevitt’s effort drift to the left and wide.
It was up to Gary Crummy to settle nerves for Bosco when he powered through the opposition defence and slotted the ball into the bottom corner of the net. Seamus Brady was excellent in nets for Bosco and throughout this contest the Bosco defence kept him well covered. Further goals followed for Bosco from Martin Keenan and an excellent link up between Matthew and Gary Crummy saw Bosco net goal number 3, excellent points flowed from the boots of Jordan Pinnington, Caoilte Jackson (Capt.) and Joshua Monroe. By half time Bosco were in control and unlike some earlier games this year, they never relinquished their lead and ran out worthy semi-final winners.
In the other semi, Saval fell to the sword of hosts Carrickcruppen in an entertaining and flowing game, where Carrickcruppen’s superior fielding and forwards shooting ability saw them emerge victorious to face Bosco.
Bosco’s Oisin Carnegie and Micheal Dillon took control of matters in the middle of the field in this contest and forwards Martin Keenan, Devin Quigley and Jordan Pinnington all gave excellent displays of smart football. The Carrickcruppen attack which was so effective against Saval had a torrid time dealing with this Bosco defence. Aidan MacNamara and Daire Rooney were very strong in the wing half back and harried tirelessly delivering accurate, quality ball to the Bosco forwards. It was this pattern of turnover and fast, direct counterattack that allowed Bosco to dominate matters between the two 45’s.
Defenders Ciaran Burns, Lucas Rossiter and David Magee also deserve mention as do forwards Devin Quigley who slotted over a couple of superb points from tight angles. The U14’s also deserve a special mention and credit for their support on the day.
There were numerous examples of good link up play and manly, sporting football delivered by all participants at this tournament and it was St. John Bosco who secured the win on a final scoreline of: St. John Bosco 3:12 Carrickcruppen 1:08
Following the final the Hughes family presented the Leo Hughes Memorial Shield to Bosco Captain, Caoilte Jackson who spoke eloquently in his acceptance. Carrickcruppen, who were wonderful hosts and sporting runners up, then provided tea, sandwiches and snacks which the boys and coaches gladly devoured!
St John Bosco U12 Girls
U12 Girls secure the treble with Clonduff Tournament win!
Sunday 6th October 2013
With the Margaret King Cup and Newry & Mourne CO-OP Shield already won this year this exceptional Bosco u12 girls team completed the treble on Sunday when they secured the Martin Woods Cup as the overall winners of the Clonduff tournament.
The girls recorded wins against the hosts Clonduff and Rostrevor to set up a final against the holders and Tournament favourites Carryduff. Carryduff are undoubtedly the kingpins of Ladies Football but the Bosco girls rose to the occasion to win by a 4 point margin due in no small part to the excellent performances by Aine McCabe in marking Carryduff’s best player and Chloe Quinn who scored a great individual goal in the final.
Eden Casey stepped up to collect the Cup to the delight of the large number of parents and supporters.
Bosco Girls Attend Down U13 Development Squad
Ten of the Bosco u12s are currently training with the Down u13 Development squad. They include Eden Casey, Aine McCabe, Nicola Downey, Niamh Burns, Aoibheann Quinn, Orlagh Burke, Nicole Cunningham, Aime o’Hanlon, Sarah O’Hanlon and Traesa McKinley. They will continue training with the squad during October in preparation for representing Down at the Ulster Blitz in November this year.
Friday 25th October 2013 Golden Jubilee Dinner Dance
Bosco GFC Golden Jubilee Black Tie Dinner Dance is in Millers Suite, Canal Court Hotel, Newry, on Friday 25th October 2013 with tickets priced at £40. The evening will commence with a champagne reception in hotel foyer at 7:00pm
Book early to avoid disappointment, register for tickets or for your table of 10 now online at www.newryboscogfc.com
