CLUB NOTES - Sunday 16th September
ANNUAL CLUB/SPONSORS BAR B Q
The Club held a hugely successful Bar B Q on Saturday Night last in the Widow Pats.The new three Year Sponsorship structure was launched on the Night and the success of same was mirrored by the large number of Sponsors and their Families who were present on the Night.The Club now have in excess of seventy Sponsors committed to the Club for the next three Years and this will enable the planed Development of both the Teams and Facilities.Also on the Night the Club Golf Society presented a substancial cheque, the proceeds from this Years golf Classic and this is a huge benefit to the Club Finances and the fine work by the Golf Society is much appreciated.The Club would also like to thank Keenan Butchers Roscommon for their Sponsorship of the Food on the Night,the Band on the Night Upper Limits, and Special Guest Comedian Frank Forde who went down a treat on the Night.
MINOR CAMOGIE COUNTY FINAL
Our Minor Ladies were crowned County Champions on Saturday last when they overcame a strong Oran side to claim the Brid Cox Cup for the first time ever.The Match was played on a perfect surface in Oran and the Dominics Girls opted to play against the Breeze in the first half and Susan Spillane opened the scoring with a point and on ten minutes Sinead Morris drove a great shot to the bottom of the Net to keep Dominics in control.Oran pressed hard but the Dominics defence played very well as a unit and Dominics led by 1-1 to 2 pts at the break.With the breeze in the second half Dominics held the upper hand and despite Oran scoring an early Goal Dominics responded with two great Goals from Elaine Morris and Cathy Dervin and four points from Susan Spillane to win on a scoreline of 3-5 to 1-6.This was a great Team performance by Dominics and great credit is due to Trainers Sean Cox and Geraldine Beattie for having the Girls so well prepared.Team Captain Joanne Beattie proudly accepted the Cup on behalf of the Team and Player of the Match was awarded to Dominics Full back Roisin Connaughton. Panel- S.Carney C.Finneran R.Connaughton C.Corcoran J.Beattie E.Morris S.Morris S.Beirne S.Spillane A.M.Feeney C.Cox C.Dervin S.Ni Bhrian L.Beirne K.Kenny B.Cox L.Doyle.
INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Its getting down to the wire in this Years Championship and on Sunday next in Castlerea (4pm) we play St Croans in the Semi-Final.Dominics had a comprehensive Victory over St Ronans in the Quarter Final buit this will be a tougher test.Dominics seem to be hitting form at the right time and with a full Panel to choose from Manager John McGowan is confident that Dominics have the talent to progress to the Final.Support for the lads is important and we would encourage as many as possible to come along to Castlerea on Sunday next.
Training continues Monday & Wednesday at 8pm
U-10 FOOTBALL
Fresh from the great Victory in the Oran Tournament we now move on the Ownsie Hoare Cup, a Tournament organised by Roscommon Gaels on an Annual basis.This takes place this Saturday 22nd Sept in Hyde Park at 10 a.m.Players can meet at Knockcroghery pitch at 9.45am or if going direct please inform the Trainers.
U-12 FOOTBALL
Our U-12 Team have one more Match to Play and Victory will ensure a County Final spot for the fifth Year in a row.The Match is against Eire Og and is fixed for Sunday next so the berst of luck lads.
U-14 FOOTBALL
Our much awaited League Final will take place in Hyde Park on this Friday Evening at 6.15pm against Michael Glaveys.The lads have already won the Championship and it would be an outstanding achivement to capture the double.Please come along and support tht Team on Friday Evening.
U-16 FOOTBALL
Our under-16 team were in very hard luck to lose out to St Michaels in the Championship Semi-Final on Friday Evening last in Strokestown.Dominics led for most of the Game and played some great Football but Michaels sneaked a couple of late points to snatch Victory.Dominics are still in the League Semi-Final against Ballinameen and this will probably be played on Sat Week.
MINOR LADIES FOOTBALL
The Minor Championship starts in a couple of Weeks.This Year we will be playing in the 9 a side group with a panel of 14 Players.Training will take place on this Sat Morning from 11to 12 o clock.
U-12 LADIES
Under-12 , we lost both games this week against Clann na Gael and Padraig Pearses. We have training on Tuesday evening at 6.30 pm with an away game on Wednesday to St. Brigids.
Our under 10 continue their tournament with a home game on Tuesday at 6.30 pm. All players to be at pitch by 6.15 pm.
Under 8s finished their season last Saturday with a blitz at the pitch and an enjoyable day was had by all.
UNDERAGE FOOTBALL TRAINING
Training continues for our Beginners,u-8, u-10, and u-12 on Sunday Morning from 12 o clock to 1 o clock.
SYMPATHY
The Club offer its Sympathy to the King Family of Kilglass Gaels on the tragic Death of Brian last Week.Brian lined out against Dominics in the Minor Championship just a couple of Weeks ago.May he rest in peace.