Silverbridge Harps GAC Notes
Seniors
The seniors continued on their winning way in the Ulster League on Sunday last when they played host to Killygarry of Cavan and won comprehensively. On a glorious spring day the Bridge played the first half into the strong sunshine. This might have been a disadvantage but our lads were not put off and served up some fine football. Cormac McAvoy opened the scoring for the Bridge with a great point in the first minute. The lads started to pile on the pressure but had a couple of misses before Damian McCann found his mark twice. Our midfield had a determined game and won most of the ball there, working it into the forwards. Cormac McAvoy and Barry Campbell were everywhere, contesting and fielding well. The backs defended well and denied the visitors many chances, harrying and forcing shots wide. Killygarry had to wait fifteen minutes for their first point when a ball bounced awkwardly in the square and went over the bar. This spurred the Bridge into action again and from an interception by Ruairi Murchan the ball passed to Ciaran Conlon who turned sharply and took his point. Two more scores before the break left us six points ahead.
As soon as the game resumed the Bridge applied the pressure but were unable to convert their chances and Killygarry got the first score from a free. The Bridge kept going forward time and again to see the ball go harmlessly astray. Christopher Reel scored a great point on the run and it took this to settle them down. Stefan Murphy played fearlessly and was more than a match for his opponent. Brendan Bellew got a couple of nice points too and Ciaran Conlon got three in this half, one of them a 45m kick. While this was a good win in which the team achieved a full-time score of 0-15 to 0-2 they also had a tally of 15 wides that on another occasion might be a cause for concern, but we now go forward with three wins and a draw under our belts.
Next week we play away to Tempo in Fermanagh. The match will be at 12 00 and a bus will leave the clubrooms at 10 am.
B Team
The Bs will play Clanns in Dundalk on Wednesday night at 8 pm in a challenge match.
U 14
The U14s were defeated in their first match of the season in the Féile competition by Carrickcruppen. The game was played in Silverbridge on Saturday last in blustery conditions. Having lost the toss the Bridge lads struggled against a strong wind in the first half, and by half time Carrickcruppen had built up a good lead. Despite a determined second half performance the Bridge boys could not reduce the margin and Carrickcruppen emerged deserving winners. There were some good performances from goalkeeper, Brian Harvey, Paul McNamee and Peter Carragher.
Training for the forthcoming season continues this Saturday at 3 pm. Silverbridge U14 management would like to thank HEARTY OILS for sponsoring a new set of jerseys that were proudly worn for the first time on Saturday.
U12
Training commences for the U14s on Thursday night at 7 30pm and all team members must attend.
U10
Training for the U10 squad will commence next Sunday morning at 11 am and all those interested in playing are invited to come along to the field that morning.
Coaching and First Aid courses
We will soon have all the arrangements for the Foundation Coaching course and level one in First Aid and they will be starting quite soon.
These courses are open to all members so anyone interested should contact Anthony Mallie on 30861 257.
Lotto
The numbers out last week were 10, 12, 18 and 19. There were 21 match three winners. Nineteen won £10 and two won €15. The jackpot is now £13,000 or €19,500.
Tenner a Month Club
The winner of the February draw for members of this club for a meal for two is Gabriel McCreesh, Maphoner Road, Mullaghbawn. The funds donated by the members of this club contribute towards the development of our new field, work on which will soon be starting. New members are always welcome and all details may be had from Kieran Murphy on 30861 045.
Registration and Membership
While the majority of members have renewed their membership and completed their GAA registration forms there are still a small number outstanding. I would like to remind those members and anyone who would like to apply for membership that Saturday 19th March is the closing date and this date will be strictly adhered to. Marion and Gene will be in the clubrooms from 9 30 pm this Monday and on Thursday night from 9 to 10 30 pm to accept your applications.
Ladies Fun Hour
The ladies have another fun-filled hour planned for Thursday night in the Resource Centre from 8 pm so come along and see what new activities they have arranged.
Scór
We wish success to our senior Novelty Act who travel to Saval next Sunday to represent Armagh in the Ulster semi-final.
Meetings
Tuesday night is a busy night for all the hard-working committees. The Social committee will meet at 8 pm, followed by the Field Development group at 8 30. The Management Executive will then meet at 9 pm.
Social Club
Saturday night 12th March Sandmen
On Saturday night we will be presenting to Concern the proceeds of our very successful fundraiser.
St Patrick’s Day. There will be a séisiún in the Wee Bar in the afternoon and all musicians are invited to drop in for a bit of “coel agus craic”. Pat and Donal will be entertaining us from 10 pm. Please note the change of time from that announced last week.
Future events
Leave Monday 2nd May free in your diaries, because on that day we are having a sponsored walk from Fords Cross, through Lurgancullenboy, Cortreasla, Carnally and back to Fords!! We hope to prevail on all club members to play a part by walking, stewarding, organising, providing back-up or helping out in any way, even if this means praying for good weather to make the day a success. Sponsor cards should be available very soon so get your walking shoes dusted and oiled
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