RGU Notes

The U-16’s were unable to play their fixture against Leitrim in the summer league, and the Seniors had their Division 2 title play-off against Castlewellan postponed at the last minute. The U-16’s will play at home this Wednesday evening under lights at 7.30pm in the rescheduled fixture against Leitrim. The Senior game against Castlewellan will be played this week; details will be posted on the web site when they become available. The U-21’s will commence their campaign next Sunday. Full details of this game will also be available on the website later on in the week. [caption id="attachment_31029" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="The victorious U-8 RGU team."][/caption] The Under 8′s travelled to Burren last week-end for their final competition of the year, and for the majority of the team their last u8 competition. The boys got off to our usual slow start drawing with Saval 2 scores each. Up next was Burren who ran out easy winners. However, in the last group game a close finish was enough to see them through to the Shield. Against Warrenpoint’s A team the RGU players started to find some form; Oran Cunningham and Brendan McKenna worked well in midfield while Luke Shields started to pull the strings, and 2 good goals from distance in the last few minutes saw us through to the final. In the final the boys faced Glenn and, after coming to grips with their midfield, the team took the game by the scruff of the neck and worked 3 good goals and several points. The defence dealt with the Glenn attack and kept them to a few well taken long range points. All 14 who travelled played excellently and saved their best for the final. Oran Cunningham was strong in midfield, Brendan McKenna adjusted well moving forward from defence to the middle and Matthew Louden was able to show his strengths moving back into defence. John Donnan, Aidan Diamond, Gregory Kelly, Cody Clark worked well when called upon in defence. Bradley Clark pulled off some great saves and his long kickouts started plenty of RGU attacks. Luke Shields led the attack and was assisted by Rian McShane, Shey Blaney, Lewis Green, Owen Dowd and Nathan Byrne. ‘The management would like to thank all the children for attending through the year, and the parents and families for supporting them. It will now take place indoors on Saturday afternoons from 1.30pm to 2.30pm at the Wellbeing Centre, in the Flying Horse. The U-12 girls will also train at the same venue from 2.30 pm to 3.30pm’ on Saturdays. Finally, hurling and camogie for the u-8s and U-10’s will also move indoors to the Wellbeing Centre. They will train on Sundays from 3pm to 4pm. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the juvenile presentation will now take place on Sunday 27^th November at 2pm. Parents and children from U-6’s right up to u-16s, both boys and girls,  are invited along. The Senior Management, players and executive committee would like to express their deep appreciation of the service provided by Brian McElroy of Premier Chiropractic for his services throughout the year. His input all year played a great part in the team’s preparations throughout the season and for that we are very grateful. Keep the following dates free; Thursday 3rd & Tuesday 8th November. These two dates have been set aside for workshops designed at planning a way forward for Gaelic Games in Downpatrick. The workshops are aimed at anyone interested in having a say into the running of Gaelic Games in the county town, be they coaches, parents, teachers or supporters. Have your say in taking this great club forward. The sessions will cover different topics and will be facilitated by members of the county board. Each session will commence at 7.30pm in the club and refreshments will be served. Further details can be obtained from Collie Quinn or Karl Oakes. Irish classes continue on Thursdays at 7.30pm. These classes are for total beginners and will cost £10 for 6 – 8 week session. For further information contact mariacollins62@btinternet.com , alternatively you can phone Maria on 07912029095. Set dancing is back again after the summer break, and it takes place on Tuesday nights at 7.30. Anyone interested just turn up or ring Johnny on 07710369509. Lotto numbers for this week were 5, 6, 7, and 15. Jackpot not won, one lucky winner picks up £100. Next week’s jackpot £3900. 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]]>