Senior
Our senior team played Keady in the replay of the quarter finals of the
intermediate Championship in Ballymacnab on Sunday.
Playing with the breeze Silverbridge dominated the
early exchanges and had three points on the board by the 12th minute.
Keady responded with two points from frees. D McCann cancelled these out with two points
from play. A speculative shot from Keady ended up in
the back of the Bridge net to leave the sides level after 23 minutes. Silverbridge responded well to this setback and went on to
score another three points before the half time whistle to leave the score 0-8
to 1-2 at the half. The Bridge opened the score line in the second half with a
pointed free and Keady responded a minute later with
a similar score. Silverbridge were now in control of
most areas of the field and by the 27th minute of the half had
scored five unanswered points to wrap the game up. Keady
did score a consolation point with two minutes to go but this was not enough to
stop the Bridge entering the draw for the semi-finals. This was a much better
performance from the Bridge than the drawing game. We now play the winners of
the drawing match between Cullaville v Wolfe Tones.
U8 Blitz
We had a
busy weekend for our U8 footballers, who took part in a blitz in Cullyhanna on
Saturday, followed by the visit of Termofeckin to
Under 10
On Sunday past, our U10 team traveled to Dorsey Emmett’s grounds to play in the long awaited division 2 league final. Their opponents were our close neighbours Mullaghbawn. Conditions were as good as could be expected at this time of the year and both teams gave their all in a very sporting match.
The ‘Bridge youngsters were first to register and led at half time by 3 points. Indeed their lead could have been much greater, but great play by Mullaghbawn defence and goalkeeper kept our attack at bay. Within minutes of the resumption, our opponents registered a goal to draw level and it was nip and tuck, score for score from then to the final whistle with the ‘Bridge team winning out in the end by a margin of 4 points.
This was a hugely entertaining contest which was in doubt right up to the very end and was played in a good sporting manne. Congratulations to our team who have worked hard all year and deserve their victory and commiserations to Mullaghbawn who tried their best.
Senior Ladies
Silverbridge played host to Clady
on Saturday evening past; it turned out to be one of the best displays of
football that our senior team has played all year. Silverbridge
started the game in top gear and kicked 3 unanswered goals. When Clady did attack the home defence
was rock solid and dealt with everything that was throwing at
them. This reflected the score line at the break which was Silverbridge 4-04 to Clady’s
0-0. Although the away side did try hard the second half was to be much
the same story, the Bridge hounded Clady in there own
half and kicked some very impressive long rang scores. This was a great team
performance all round and some great football displayed all over the park. The
game finally finished under lights with a score line of Silverbridge
Harps 5-15 to Clady 0-01. Well done girls, great
stuff.
Under 16 Girls
Our Under 16 Girls bowed out
of the Championship against Carrickcruppen on Monday
evening last. The girls played great football in the first half and were level
at half time. In the second half Carrickcruppen made
better use of their opportunities and in the end pulled away to win a very
entertaining game. Best wishes to Carrickcruppen in
the final.
Lotto
No Jackpot winner this week numbers
drawn 3, 11, 17, 20 Bonus (6) There were 13 match 3 winners each receive £20. Next weeks Jackpot £13,600.
Wee Bar
Draw for two All Ireland tickets in
Aid of Zambian Emersion Project on Friday night.
Scor na Og
We are now approaching Scor na Og time again anyone interested in taking part contact Peter Murphy at 30888244.
X Factor
X Factor auditions took place on
Saturday night last. A large number of contestants gave a great nights
entertainment with expiring comments from all three adjudicators. Competition is
hotting up in the race to represent Silverbridge in the X Factor at the
Upcoming events
X Factor Semi Final Sat 11th October
Halloween Ball Sat 25th October
X Factor Final Sat 1st November
Gala Night Fri 7th November
Christy Moore Sat 8th November
Christmas Fair Fri 14th November
Stormers Sat 22nd November
Christmas Party Night Fri 19th December
New Years Eve Ball Wed 31st December
Peter Keeley Quiz Sat 31st January
Dinner Dance February 2009 (Resource Centre)
Circuit Training
Circuit Training Monday and Thursday nights from 7- 8 and 8-9 contact Eamon on 30868988.
Yoga
Yoga every Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Badminton Club
Silverbridge Badminton Club runs every Wednesday night in the Resource Centre, Fords Cross, Silverbridge from 9pm to 11pm. This is an excellent way to keep fit and get to know people. Age is no barrier as it is very suitable to people of all ages and fitness. Racquets and equipment are provided. All welcome. Contact Margaret Hughes Tel 30868822. A Juvenile Club also runs on Mondays and Saturdays. Again all queries to the above named.
Bowls Club
Bowls commences on Tuesday 16th September at 9pm all new members welcome.
Christmas Party Night
Christmas Party Night for Business and Family on Friday 19th December contact Eamon McCann or any resource centre committee members.
Youth club
The AGM of the youth club took place on Wednesday 10th
September. The following officers were elected: chair person-Clare Thorton, Assistant chair person- Mairead
Kelly, Secretary- Jacqueline Thorton, assistant
secretary- Avann Loye,
Treasure- Peter Murphy, Assistant treasure- Thomas Hamill.
The youth club will start back on Tuesday 16th Sept. A
disco will take place on Friday 19th Sept from 9-12 pm.