ADULT FOOTBALL (Daoine Fásta)

 

Urney made the journey to Cookstown today however the game was overshadowed by an injury to Urney midfielder Ruairi Lynch. On behalf of the Club Committee, management, players and everyone associated with Urney St. Columba's, we would like to wish a speedy recovery to Ruairi. 

 

The game itself started at a ferocious pace with Urney finding themselves 2 up in the first minute, thanks to a sweetly struck Johnny Lafferty point after 30 seconds. This was quickly followed up with a Jamie McAleer point from play after some great work by the Urney forward line. Urney struck again a minute later again thanks to Johnny Lafferty before Cookstown quickly opened up their account to leave the score Cookstown 0:01 Urney 0:03 after 3 and a half minutes played. A Johnny Lafferty free in the 4th minute allowed Urney to stretch the lead back to 3 points. The game settled after this but Cookstown registered their 2nd point of the day in the 7th minute, to leave 2 between them. A period of sloppy defending by Urney allowed Cookstown to register two points from free kicks in the 8th and 9th minute, which leveled up the match.

 

Then in the 12th minute a late tackle to Urney midfielder Ruairi Lynch after he had played the ball, resulted in an awkward landing and a nasty injury to his ankle and a stop in the game. An ambulance was called and following a lengthy break in play the referee decided it was in the best interests to call the game off with the score Cookstown 0:04 - Urney 0:04. Both managers and teams were consulted and the game will be replayed at a later date.

 

Everyone's best wishes are with Ruairi and we wish him a speedy recovery. Special thanks aswell to Urney's Marty Holland and Marcus Kelly who tended to Ruairi until the ambulance arrived.

 

The reserves were also in action today. Once again Urney found themselves light in numbers on the bench and with Cookstown using 9, yes nine substitutes at half time. Urney found themselves tiring in the second half and Cookstown were able to pull away at the end. Urney put up a real fight and lead by a point half way through the 2nd half but once the fresh legs of Cookstown got going the boys just fell short. Once again TJ Duffy topped the scoring charts for Urney, with Ronan Lafferty, Stephen Lafferty, James Kelly and Anthony McGonagle all contributing scores. Marty Holland also slotted home a well taken penalty in the 2nd half. 

Full Time score... 

Cookstown 4:10 - Urney 1:10.

 

This week's match ball sponsor is regular sponsor and local resident Liam Carlin from Carlin Construction - http://carlinconst.com. 

 

We would like to extend our appreciation to Liam, his family and his business for their kind sponsorship and continued support.

 

We encourage all our supporters, players and members to support our sponsors where possible.

 

Next up for the seniors and reserve sides is a trip to Drumquin next Friday 7th August, throw in 6.30pm and 8pm.

 

YOUTH (An tAos Óg)

 

Training for our Under 14 & Under 12 boys continues this week and it is great to see the numbers out.

 

Training also continues for our Under 10's and Under 8 sides. It will continue this Wednesday from 7 to 8.

 

Our Under 12.5's are playing at a blitz in Strabane on Thursday 4th August, beginning at 7.15pm.

 

Our minor boys are away to Badoney this Tuesday 4th at 7.15pm and on Sunday 9th they are away to Aghyaran, throw in 11am.

 

Our Under 16's are away to Greencastle on Thursday at 7.15.

 

And our under 14's are home to Naomh Eoghan on Saturday 8th August, throw in 11am.

 

Our minor ladies are away to Aghyaran this Tuesday 4th August. Throw in 7pm.

 

Keep an eye for details of Under 16 and Under 14 ladies. Training will start soon.

 

Please note the following Covid Guidelines which have been put in place by the club for youth football.

A one way system will be in place for leaving off and then picking up.

Player's must arrive fully kitted out for the session and bring their own water bottle with their name on it.

 

 

LOTTO (Crannchur)

 

Our latest Lockdown Lotto draw took place on Monday night 3rd August Numbers are as follows, 1, 4, 16, 26 . No jackpot winners & no match 3 winners.

 

Our LOCKDOWN LOTTO will continue next week.

 

Envelopes will also be available in Flanagan's shop, Clady and can be left there for collection. Our collectors will call every Monday afternoon and any envelopes left will be added to our online sales and be included for that week's draw.

 

Over the last few months club income has been massively reduced and unfortunately the club still has bills to pay every week/month in order to keep our facilities going whether in use or not. We would like to urge all members to purchase at least 1 lotto per week.

 

Each Monday night our Lotto draw will take place live on the clubs Facebook page.

 

You can also play online via https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Urney%20GFC/lotto

Sign up now and have results sent directly to your email every week.

 

As with all club lottos, the committee decision is final.

 

Play now either online or envelopes in Flanagan's shop Clady. Good luck 💚💛🤞

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