RGU Notes

Senior Men had a good performance against Saval at home under the lights on Friday evening winning by a goal. Hopefully the experience will set them up for another good display on Sunday 2^nd at 2.00pm when they take on Warrenpoint in the penultimate scheduled league game of the season. A win would put them in a strong position for a promotion play-off place, and everyone’s support would be appreciated in what should also be their last home game of the season writes Michael Starkey. The RGU U-16’s travelled to Ballykinlar on Saturday afternoon to contest the B Championship semi-final against Cill Breachtain. In a hard –fought clash the Hoops just about did enough to prevail by 3 points, with the performance of the day coming from Jamal McQuoid in the defence. The final, which will be against Leitrim, is due to be played on Sunday 9^th October. More details will follow closer to the time. After 2 reversals in their previous two league encounters with Carryduff and St. Pauls respectively the under 14’s produced one of the performances of the season to convincingly defeat their near neighbours Saul. RGU started like a freight train scoring 1-1 in the opening few minutes, the goal expertly taken by the ever improving Stevie McGhee. The remainder of the half ebbed and flowed and Saul pegged their way back into it leaving the half time score line RGU 1-2 to Saul 0-4. Spurred on by the close defeat 2 weeks previous in the Championship Semi Final the young Hoops produced a second half of football rarely seen at Pairc Tomas Russell.  They were the dominant force from the first whistle and never relinquished their 1 point lead. Indeed they showed class in systemically penetrating the Saul defense at will,  racking up an impressive 5-15.  This was the performance everyone involved in the team knew these lads had in them, and it provides a bright spark in what has been a very impressive year for the U-14’s.  Every player was given a run out at some stage and every one produced a performance of strength and fortitude.  If there was a prize for the performance of the season this was indeed it. RGU U-12’s started off their campaign in the Year 9 Feile on Sunday with a home match against Bredagh. In extremely tough weather conditions both teams struggled to put up scores, with Bredagh deservedly equalising with practically the last kick of the game. Two matches remain in the round robin stage against Bryansford and Kilcoo. Details will be texted out later in the week. Training continues at 6.30pm on Tue evening On 15th October 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 10, 21, 25 and 28. Jackpot not won, 2 share £100. Next week’s jackpot £3500. 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