sixty years ago a group of people in the community of Moneyglass got together and formed St Ergnat’s GAC . Thanks to the efforts of successive committee’s , volunteers , parents and players who nurtured the club to what it is today , with thirteen teams starting as young as Under 6 Boys and Girls upto Ladies and Mens Senior .
The club has supplied talented players to the county football and camogie over this period also. Mass was celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Moneyglass by Fr Paddy Mc Williams c.c. to a packed church with past players James Mc Erlaine and Paddy Mc Coy from the 1948 team and one of the founding members Cahal Boyd in attendance who listened to the combined choirs of Moneyglass and Ballyscullion.
The players paraded to the chuch in their teams and afterwards returned to the club rooms and marquee for refreshments , music and games for the younger members as well as a bouncy castle .
The Ladies Senior team played St Josephs , Glenavy at 6.30pm at Moneyglasss and the result topped of the day with a win for our Ladies Senior .
St Ergnat’s would like to thank everyone who attended todays event and also our club meeting which was attended by approx one hundred people in O’Neill Arms Hotel in Toome . We want to thank Stephen Mc Geehan ( Gaa Ulster Council ) Gerard Tracy ( Chairman Beragh Red Knights ) and Cahal Boyd for speaking at the meeting and giving us a direction for the future .
Findings from this meeting will be posted on the website for all as well as a hard copy posted to those who registered at the meeting . Our underage players are growing in confidence and developing social skills which will equip them and St Ergnat’s for success in the future .
More pictures will be added to gallery , we hope you enjoyed your day .
Moneyglass U14 played against the wind in the first half and Sean Bradly fisted a goal in before half time . Second half saw the lads chin up and some fine play by Kevin Mc Peak , Conor Mc Cluskey , Michael Mc cormick and Sean Marron . They played a strong Cargin team and lost the game , at the final whistle the score was 7-10 vs 1-4 to Cargin
Moneyglass 2 - 6 Tir na Og 2 - 10
This was an evenly matched, entertaining game between two teams each missing key players through injury. However Tir na Og always had the edge, displaying better teamwork, moving the ball quickly, and picking off points regularly.
Moneyglass tried hard especially at midfield, but overall their concentration and workrate, did not match that of their opponents. Midway through the second half Moneyglass did stage a revival and levelled the scores, only to lose the initiative by conceding a goal in the next minute. From then on Tir na Og retained control, winning, deservedly, by four points.
supplied by
Patrick.
Moneyglass 0-8 vs 0-3 Dunloy
It was a well deserved away win against Dunloy for the Minor team winning by 5 points . The minor team have settled in well and were down seven players as they took to the field . Its a different style of play to last year but the lads have adapted well and settled into their positions . A good team performance all round , the Laverty Cup 1st round match is next on Tuesday 29th April 7pm when they are away to Tir Na nOg , good luck lads and well done .
Moneyglass started off this game playing with composure and confidence, moving the ball quickly and taking some fine points. Twenty minutes into the game, Glenavy looked rattled as Moneyglass lead by six points.Gradually, however, Glenavy settled to their task, and as their passing improved, so they whittled away the deficit. The Moneyglass defence were frequently guilty of ball watching and paid the price, conceding three quick goals. At halftime the tables were turned, as Glenavy lead by six points.
In the second half Moneyglass fought back gamely, but never regained the lead, and eventually Glenavy ran out deserving winners by seven points.
This opening game of the league featured some very good passages of play from both teams, but overall the game was patchy, and both will be looking for improvement as the season progresses. Final score 1-9 to 4-7.
report by
Patrick
All players/coaches/managers to assemble at pitch for 2.30pm wearing club football shirt and blue tracksuit bottoms for photograph etc no other football shirts . Mass is at 3pm followed by music and refreshments at club room and marquee . There will also be a bouncy castle for the younger children to enjoy . Everyone is welcome back at your club house.
The shop will be open on Saturday 26th April from 12.00-1330 for anyone wanting to purchase kit .
We have received a press release from Strabane Sigersons GAA committee regarding bogus tickets sellers . The club wants to inform everyone that they do not have a draw ongoing at the present time and not to buy a draw ticket from anyone , the tickets have the club crest on them and cost £20 each or three for £50 pounds for club development fund . Unfortunately people have already purchased these tickets and it has been reported to the PSNI and the Tyrone County Board .
Aghagallon were in the lead 6-4 at half time with Moneyglass playing against the wind . The tide changed in the second half and saw Aghagallon struggle to score against the breeze managing to make 3 points count . The Seniors however stepped up the work rate and scored 1-7 but the sore could have been greater . The game showed a strong team performance against a confident Aghagallon side . Well done lads keep it up.
The Reserve played Ballycastle @ 13.30 and lost to a stronger Senior team the final score 1-15 Ballycastle to 0-11 Moneyglass .
