Seniors
NCC 1-19 Seamróga an tSratha Báin 2-12
Naomh Colum Cilles 2010 Tyrone Senior Hurling Championship campaign commenced on Tues night last (17 Aug) with a home game in Clochóg against the Shamrocks of Strabane. League form went out the window in this tussle as both sides attacked from the start and a high scoring, entertaining game was the result.
The Cilles were behind 2-8 to 0-11 at half-time and rattled. Shamrocks were playing direct hurling and two goals from Gary 'Spud McGettigan off high balls lashed into the edge of the square unnerved the black and red.
A sharp half-time pep talk from NCC manager, Corkonian Ciaran Moloney seemed to settle the side and on the restart the Cilles hurled with much more purpose and intent. A well taken goal from senior c'ship debutant Emmett Kelly in the 40th minute was the crucial score that nosed the Cilles ahead and despite a host of Shamrocks wides, NCC managed to keep the lead to the final whistle.
A remarkable statistic from the game was the Cilles tally of 1-17 from open play, with many delightful scores being taken. The score of the game was the 11th point just before halftime. A precise puck out from Paul Maguire found Rory Ó Néill who fielded languidly and despatched a bullet like pass to Paul Mór Ó Néill. The Power plucked the ball from the air 40m out on the Meenagh sideline and in one quick movement lobbed the sliothar over his shoulder and over the bar for a delightfully crafted score.
Foireann: P Maguire, C Brady, D Murphy, P Corr, R (D) O'Neill, M O'Gorman, KB Corrigan, S McKiver (0-5,2f), J Connolly, S O'Hagan (0-3, 1f), R (G) O'Neill, B (R) Taggart, E Kelly (1-1), P Ó Néill (0-3), Ro O'Neill (0-4). Fir Ionaid: Joe O Neill (0-1) for C Brady, Collie Connolly (0-1) for B Taggart
The game against Gaeil na Ceapaí on Sat 21 Aug did not go ahead.
The next game up is this Sat evening 28 Aug against the reigning County Senior Champions Eoghan Ruadh, Dún Geanainn. The game is in Ó Néill Park and throw-in time is 6pm.
Minors
Heartiest congratulations to the Tyrone Minor Hurlers and their management team on their terrific 2-16 to 1-13 All Ireland victory over Donegal at Casement Park, Belfast on Sunday last (22 Aug). It was a proud day for the Cilles as Seán Kelly from Magheramulkenny captained the side valiantly from full back, ably assisted by KB Corrigan in midfield, Collie Connoly in corner forward and young Caolan Devlin who came on during the second half in the forwards. This makes up for the disappointment of losing last years title and is Tyrone's first U18 All Ireland Hurling title since the late 80's.
On the club front, the NCC minors played hosted to Carmen the following night at Clochóg (Mon 23 Aug) in the first league game of the season and were defeated 3-8 to 1-7. The next game is this Fri evening at 7pm away to Dungannon.
U16s
The 16s are through to the semi-final of the championship and play Eoghan Ruadh this Thursday evening at 7pm. No venue has been confirmed yet but details will be posted on website when known.
U12
Coaching continues this Wed at 7pm and Sat at 1pm at Clochóg.
U10
Coaching on Wed at 7pm in Clochóg.
U8 and U6
The u8 and u6 training takes place this Wed evening at 6:45pm . Details of blitz on Fri evening at Owenbeg will be given out at Wed session.
Litreacha Lotto
P U B O X- Níor bhaineadh póta óir ar an Céadaoin 11ú Lúnasa nó ceathar litreacha ag aon duine amhain. Bhain Cait Ní Dhonnghaile £10 le triú litreacha. Beidh an 27ú tarraingt lotto ar siúl ar an Céadaoin 25ú Lúnasa 2010 agus beidh £850 ar fáil ins an Phóta Óir.
P U B O X - The jackpot wasn’t won on Wed 11th Aug nor did anyone have four letters. Cathy Donnelly won £10 iwith 3 letters. The 27th lotto draw will take place on Wed 25th Aug 2010 and £850 will be available in the Jackpot.
Seisiún Ceoil traidisiúnta/na ndaoine i dTeach Uí Dhornáin
NCC are running a Trad/Folk session in Dorman's Bar, Annaghmore Crossroads, Clonoe this Sat 28th Aug in aid of club funds. Tickets are priced at £5 and everyone are asked to make an effort to attend. Bígí ann!
Comhbhrón
Cumann báire NCC extends its sympathies to the O Neill Family, Dernagh and the Mac an tSagairt Family, Dundalk on the recent passing of their loved ones. A particular word on the passing of a the great Irish language scholar Monsignor Liam Mac an tSagairt (1928-2010). Cléireach agus Oideachasóir ba ea Mgsr Liam a bhfuil a saol caite aige ag obair ar son na Gaeilge agus an chultúir Ghaelaigh. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílis.