Downpatrick RGU Notes

U-16’s played host to St Joseph’s on Thursday night under the floodlights in the Summer League. Having lost at Ballykinlar by a point in the previous meeting this was destined to be a hard match, but fortunately it wasn’t. The young Hoops took control right from the start with a very early goal by Owen McEvoy. This was followed up by 3 further first half goals- 2 from Conor Doherty and 1 from Rory Bryce. The first half goals were accompanied by 8 points in what was a very strong performance with great running and support play from everyone. The defence also worked very hard and strong performances from Ryan Fitzpatrick, Dale Hutson, and Jamal McQuoid continuously snuffed out the St. Josephs attack, leaving the half-time score 4-8 to 0-4 in favour of the HoopspmThe second half was less intense and the Hoops were able to make four early substitutions ensuring that all 19 players had a meaningful amount of football. Conor McGrady and Jonny Bell kept control of the midfield whilst it was honours even in both the defence and up front. Final score 5-12 to 1-8. Scorers: Conor Doherty 2-2, Frank Starkey and Conor McGrady 4 points each, Ryan Kearney Rory Bryce and Owen McEvoy 1 goal each, Jamie Fitzpatrick and Jonny Bell 1 point each. The lads play in the East Down U-16 B Championship Final on Sunday 9^th October- exact time and venue not yet decided but details will be posted on Club website when they become available. Please come along and give your support. Hurling and camogie coaching for the u-10 boys and girls continues on Sunday afternoons from 3-4pm. Please feel free to take your children along to enjoy the fun. On 15th Oct the Club will be bringing the popular play ‘A NIGHT WITH GEORGE’, written by Brenda Murphy, and directed by Tony Devlin, to the Great Hall in the Downshire Hospital. This is expected to be a sell-out, so we recommend that you get your tickets immediately. The price of £15 includes a free glass of wine or a soft drink. Tickets can also be purchased from all committee members. For enquiries ring Nishy Wynn on 07846115972 or Paul Kelly on 07895883623. Another fund-raising event will take place on Saturday 12th November in the form of a ‘Come Dine With Me‘ event. Volunteers are needed to host a dinner party at their home, and afterwards all hosts and guests will proceed to the Clubrooms to be treated to a night of top quality entertainment. If you are interested in playing host please contact any committee member immediately. Lotto numbers for this week were 1, 2, 5, and 14. Jackpot not won, 5 share £100. Next week’s jackpot £3600. For party bookings ring Brian on 07745496213. If you have any club information/ announcements or match reports which you would like to have included in next week’s Club Notes, please send the details via email to rgu1@hotmail.co.uk. Our web site is updated on a regular basis. For all the latest news go to www.rgudownpatrick.com ]]>