Ladies Football:
Senior Ladies: On Sunday 28th April our Senior ladies reserves had an away game to Magheracloone. Sometimes with a score-line like our own you’d come away with a win but unfortunately not. It was a very close game, point for point and goal for goal. But in the end goals win games. Magheracloone 4:07 (19) Castleblayney 3-08 (17)
Mens Football:
Senior Men: Our Senior men were out on Saturday 27th April in round 2 of the IFL with a home game to Truagh in St. Mary’s Park. In a game that took us nearly 20mins to score our first point, we were then on a roll. Bare in mind, Truagh had already scored 1:05 (8). We went in at half time 6 points down to a score-line of 1:07 to 4 points. There must have been words because in the second half we came out all gun blazing. Around the 40th we were 8 points down and scored our 5th point of the game followed by 5 more points uncontested. Then, 10mins to go it felt like déjà vu from 2 weeks before, when Monaghan’s County goal keeper was caught out and lobbed all the while we watched the ball role into the back of the net, same thing happened, we were within 3 points of Truagh and the goal brought it back to a 6-point gap, 2:10 – 0:10 points. From that we went on to score 3 more point to Truaghs no score. Only for their goal they hadn’t scored in 20mins, just like us in the first half. On the 64th minute the ref blew it up. Truagh 2:10 (16) Castleblayney Faughs 0:13 Points.
Next Match: Clones v Castleblayney Faughs – Saturday 4th May, Clones 7:00PM
Minor Boys: Our Minor B’s were away to Scotstown on Tuesday 30th April and in good old minor fashion it was an exciting game with plenty of goals. I think at one point near the end the ref was asked the score and he shuck is head. Scotstown ended up winning by 1 point, we think. But it was a great game of football. The game ended, Scotstown 6:10 (28) Castleblayney Faughs 7:06 (27)
Congratulations: Congratulations to Max McGinnity on receiving his Ulster School GAA All-Star Award last Friday night, 26th of April in Belfast. You have done your school, Our Lady’s Secondary School & club proud.
OTFM: This years Operation TransFAUGHSmation Spring version started back in January and ran for 10 weeks. It was a great success. You helped raise just over €6,900, the proceeds of which were divided and presented this week to the nominated charities, Castleblayney Cancer Society & St. Vincent de Paul.
Thank you to Castleblayney College & Castleblayney Wellbeing Centre for the use of their facilities. And lastly, huge thank you to everyone who took part and of course our OPTFM team who give of their time & talents so freely.
Fixtures for the coming week:
Faughs Summer Camp Coaches:
Can the parents of any 16-18 year olds interested in coaching at this year’s Faughs camp in August please contact 085-7179130 re Garda vetting requirements.
Mini Faughs: Fun & Games Training every Thursday 5.45pm – 6.30pm in Castleblayney College.
For More info: Call/Text 087 6290 806
Lotto: Lotto results Jackpot €11,200 wasn’t won, the numbers were 01, 09, 11 and 21. Next week’s Jackpot will be €11,300. The 4 lucky dips are Lorraine McMahon, The Marron Family, Grace Hanratty & Dermot Reavy. Lotto boxes are placed outside SuperValu, Post Office, Coyle’s Pharmacy, Watters Londis or play lotto on-line: Play Here
Bingo: Faughs Bingo on every Wednesday at 8pm in Our Lady’s Concert Hall. Over €3500 in prize money to be won on the night.
Advertising: Anyone interested in promoting their company or business, speak to anyone on the finance committee about erecting a 16ft x 4ft sign around the perimeter of St Mary’s Park.
Club Membership: Player rates, Juvenile/Family and Non-Player rates – Contact club treasurer: 087 918 6640
Music Festival: Castleblayney Music Festival is going to be back for its 4th year from August 1st to 4th, 2024. Keep an eye out for the line-up and other news.
PRO: pro.catleblayney.monaghan.gaa.ie