Dowdallshill G.F. & A.C.

Dowdallshill underage training will get underway this Wed evening (10th March) between  6pm-7pm at St Brigid's Park for all boys and girls between the ages u7 up to u15's.  All new players welcome.

A reminder that Girls under 14 and 16 training, continues every monday from 7pm.

The new adult season began on Sunday, with defeat to Lannleire in the opening round of the Shield.

For more, visit our '2010 Mullen Shield' section.

Our Ladies team got their first points on the board, with victory over St Fechins in the 2nd round of the League on Sunday. See our '2010 Ladies Inter League' section for more details >>

Check out this week's Lotto details, on our 'Lotto Latest' section >>

Congratulations to our committee member Pat Toner, who defeated his Kilkenny rival to become Leinster Council's new Treasurer at their Annual Convention in Tullamore on Monday night.

Pat brings a wealth of experience to the post, having served as PRO of Leinster Council previously, as well as Louth County Secretary for many years. He's also the existing Leinster Council Rep for the County Board, a post he may now have to relinquish.

From all the club, we extend our congratulations to Pat, and wish him the best of luck in his new role.

The draws for the 2010 Louth football c'ships were made on Thursday night, and from our own perspective, the draw appears to have worked-out reasonably well..

In the JFC, Pat Conlon's men were drawn in Group 'C' alongside last year's beaten finalists St Fechins and the John Mitchells. Fechins beat us in the opening group match last season, before eventually going-on to lose to the Mochtas in the final.

Mitchells on the other hand, had a very tough 2009, failing to make any sort of impression in either c'ship or League. Therefore they must be considered outsiders of the 3 teams.

Remember the top-2 teams from each of the 4 groups, will advance to the knockout stages.

- Our new season will begin on Sunday the 7th March, with an away game against Lannleire in the first round of the Kevin Mullen Shield (11.30am Dunleer).

Photos of our Annual Presentation night last Saturday, are now available to view on our 'Photo Gallery' section >>

Our Ladies team are back training at St Brigid's Park on Mondays and Wednesdays 7-8.30pm. All new and existing players welcome. The Ladies are now playing in the Intermediate league and Championship & are also going to Paris on the 12th of march for a challenge match against the Paris Gaels GAA club.
Contact Una on 0877857061 if you are interested in joining.

Why not choose our very own clubhouse for your occasion. Visit our 'Want to hire clubhouse' for further details...

The club's big Annual Presentation night takes place this Saturday night Feb 20th, in the clubhouse starting from 7.30pm.

Teams being honoured are the mens Division 4C League-winning team, as well as the Ladies team, who captured the Junior FC title.

A good night is guaranteed, and it's hoped all club members and supporters will come along to show their appreciation for the winning teams.

Tickets priced at €20, are still available.

-And another reminder that our next Table Quiz takes place on Tuesday night March 16th in the clubhouse at 8.30pm.

The Louth County Board are to run a knockout-style competition, for Div 3 teams who fail to make the top-5 in this year's League. The top-5 teams will all have a chance to win promotion, however the remaining 8 teams could find themselves with little to play for, towards the end of the season.

So in a bid to avoid such a scenario, a knockout competition is to be organised.

The following are the players who are leaving or coming to the club for the coming season. All decisions were ratified at Monday night's County Board meeting in Dromiskin. 

PLAYER                                 FROM                                TO                                DECISION

The new D'hill management team for 2010.. L-R Declan Roe (selector), Pat Conlon (manager) and Dixie Quinn (selector)

An interview with the new manager will appear on the site on Friday.

Photos of our 50th anniversary Christmas Morning Run to St Olivers Hospital, are now posted on our 'Photo Gallery' page. >>

The club AGM on Friday night drew a moderate crowd to St Brigid's Park, where a year of mixed fortunes was reflected upon.

Success for the Ladies teams and the Mens Div 4 Team was commended, while the year's low points were the passing of Enda Hughes and the failure of the Mens first team to make any impact in c'ship or league.

In the election of officers, outgoing chairman Liam O'Hagan allowed his name for-forward for a 4th year, and he was duly returned unopposed. Accepting another term, O'Hagan said this would definitely be his final year in the position. He also appealed for the workload at the club to be spread more evenly, as it was being left to the same half-dozen people to do everything.The fact that the clubhouse was now fully operational, meant more club members would have to step up to the plate, he added. On finance, and although inroads have been made into the club debt, the priority would be to reduce it further in the year ahead, the chairman added.

Meanwhile Sheila Mohan stood-down from her vice-chairperson's role after 2 years, and coming-in to the role is former Secretary Donal Sheridan.

Alvin Mc Evoy was returned unopposed as Secretary for a 2nd term, while Gerry Mc Namee becomes new Assistant Secretary in place of Peter Mc Kevitt. Peter is the club's new Development Officer.

There's no change at Treasurer, where Thomas O'Connor continues for a 2nd year. His new assistant is former Team Captain, Ciaran O'Callaghan.

Colum Corrigan was returned as PRO for a 3rd year, while Peader Toal didnt allow his name go forward for the position of County Board Delegate, and our new Representative is Gerry Roe.

John Kerr continues as Minor Board delegate.

Ladies officer is Una Pearson

And Youth officer once again, is Sandra O'Connor.

The remaining committee members are Sheila Mohan, Pat Toner, John Brady, Gerry Mc Shane, Eoin Mc Evoy, Fra Agnew Snr, Thomas Mc Evoy, Peadar Toal, Owen Mc Gailey and Gary Corrigan.

On team management, a new Junior team manager is expected to be appointed in the coming days. John Brady is the new Junior 2 manager, and will pick his own selectors.

The Ladies selection team will comprise Fred O'Hagan, Thomas O'Connor and Alvin Mc Evoy.

And the management of the Juvenile teams, will be left to the incoming underage committee.  

Support was urged for the Club's big Christmas Lotto night on Tues Dec 22nd, the 50th Christmas morning Run to St Oliver's Hospital, and the Annual Flag Day on Sat Jan 16th.

The new Mr and Mrs Mc Shane on their wedding day, Friday 17th April.

Some of the hardy souls who braved the elements to take part in our Annual Christmas Day Run from St Brigid's Park to St Oliver's Hospital.