Dowdallshill G.F. & A.C.
Cnoc Dubhdaill C.P.G. Serving the local community..
St Brigid's Park, Newry Rd, Dundalk, Co Louth.
www.dowdallshillgfc.com
Upcoming underage games...
Boys and Girls u10 - Regional Blitz- This Monday evening 21st June in Cooley,
meeting at D'hill 6pm.
Boys u14 - League game v Na Piarsaigh- This Monday 21st June, game in D'hill,
meet at 6.45pm.
Girls u12 League game v Glyde R. this Wednesday 23rd June, meet in D'hill 6.30pm.
Under 14s take 'C' Shield title...
The club landed it's 3rd piece of silverware of recent weeks, when the 'Hill/Cuchullain Gaels combination defeated the Finbarrs/Kevins, in a high octane Final in Darver on Monday night.
The final score was 3-9 to 2-6, and there were some outstanding performances on the winning team.
Mickey Cummins contributed 2 goals, Aaron Rogers scored 1-1, Dylan Lynch 0-4, Jordan Loye 0-2, Paul O'Hanlon 0-1 and Stefan Morrissey 0-1.
Keeper Qudus Yusef had an outstanding match, pulling-off a brilliant save late-on to preserve our lead. Other 'Hill representatives on the team were Stefan Mc Nulty at corner back, and Captain Daniel Fitzsimons, Danny Fu and Colin O'Connor in the forward line. Graham Kearns was introduced as a sub. Andrew Kerr was also part of the panel in the earlier rounds, but missed-out on the final through injury.
Well done to all concerned. The trophy will sit nicely with the Div 4C League and Ladies JFC Cups come season end!
Opening round win in Under-14 c'ship
Well done to the 7 D'hill players, who helped the 'Hill/Cuchullain Gaels combination, to a 2-9 to 2-3 win over the O'Rahillighs, in Monday night's Louth Under-14 'C' FC 1st round match, played at St Brigid's Park.
We were 1-5 to 1-2 up at the break, and really cut loose in the 2nd half.
Our magnificent 7 were Mickey Cummins (1-0), Colin O'Connor (0-2), Danny Fu (0-1), Stefan Morrissey, Andrew Kerr, Daniel Fitzsimons and Stefan Mc Nulty.
Former 'Hill playing legend Gerry Roe, is involved in the management of the team.
Best of luck to the lads in the next Round.
Under 14 boys bring home the bacon!
Our Under-14 boys team, who are amalgamated with Cuchullain Gaels, collected the County Under 14 'B' League title, when then proved far too strong for the Dreadnots, in the final at Darver on Wednesday night (Aug 12th).
From an early stage, it was obvious our lads were the sharper of the 2 teams, underlined by a run of 3 successive goals in the first few mins.
By half-time, we were in cruise control, leading 3-3 to 0-3.
We didn't take our foot off the gas in the 2nd half, notching-up a further 5-5 on our way to a facile 8-8 to 1-4 victory.
9 D'hill players were in the winning panel, 6 of which started the game. And they were:
Andrew Kerr (1-0), Colin O'Connor (1-1), Daniel Fu (0-3), Brendan Cummins, Graham Kearns and Daniel Fitzsimons.
The 3 subs introduced were Michael Cummins, Qudus Yusef and Oliver Maguire.
A word too, for the absent Stefan Morrissey, who wasn't available for the final, because of holidays. But he was a vital cog in our machine, earlier in the competition.
The annexation of some silverware at this level, is a welcome boost for the club, considering the absence of success at adult level this season.
And we could have further glory on the way, with some of our other underage teams, both boys and girls, still in with a chance of taking titles in the weeks and months ahead!
Underage football July 2009 update
Dowdallshill was the venue for the u8 and u10 regional blitz which took place on Sun 28th June and Sunday 5th July, Six clubs took part in the games each Sunday which included - Cooley Kickhams, Annaghminnon Rovers, Mochtas, Cu Gaels, Sean O’Mahoneys and Dowdallshill. Three pitches were in operation at one time with each team playing two games. The host team were well represented on the day with a total of 15 players wearing the Dowdallshill Jersey. Thanks to all the underage mentors and parents who helped out and kept the games running smoothly and to those who set-out the pitches beforehand. Well done also to the referees, Thomas O’Connor, Liam O’Hagan, Sharon O’Connor and Ciara O’Connor. The next underage blitz will take place in cooley on Sunday 28th July.
Underage Fixtures – July
Wed 15th July – D’hill u13 (boys) league game (details later)
Sun 19th July - D’hill u10 (boys & girls) Regional Blitz (games in cooley) 11am
Fri 24th July - D’hill u12 league game (details later)
Sun 26th July - D’hill (boys & girls) u8 Regional Blitz (venue to be decided) 11am.
UNDERAGE TRAINING TIMES 2009
Training continues every Wednesday night for u8-u13 age groups in
dowdallshill field 7-8pm.
Ladies training takes place for the u14-u18 every tuesday evenings
6.15-7.30pm in Dowdallshill field.
Boys u14 training Saturday afternoon. ALL NEW MEMBERS WELCOME.
For further details or information on our underage football contact
Sandra O'Connor tel 087 9548436.
More underage news...
It was a busy morning on Sunday last (March 29th) for the juvenile section of the
club when Dowdallshill hosted the first round of the ógsport Lú
regional blitz for the u10 age group, three pitches were in operation
and approximately sixty children took part making up six teams,the
children represented Dowdallshill, Roche and Kilkerley/Malachi's with
two teams from each club. Dowdallshill did very well winning three of
their four games they played, well done to the team mentors and those
who helped organise the games.
Minor Presentations Friday 11th April
Special Minor League so far...
Results:
1st match: Hill/OMahonys beat Roche Emmets by 8 points
2nd match: Hill/OMahonys 2-7 St.Brides/Mochtas/Annaghminnom 1-5
3rd match: Hill O'Mahonys 2-11 St Josephs 1-10
Hill/OMahonys kept up their 100% record to date with a late burst against the Joes in Dromiskin. The H/OM were slow to start again but managed to get a hold of the game when it mattered. Dowdallshill lads who started were Chris Duffy, Danno Kerr and Sean Matthews. David McCrave and Stephen McGinn came on in the second half and had a positive impact.
U-18 Fixtures:
Hill/OMahonys V St. Geraldines (Monday 14th of April, 7pm in the Point Road)
21st of April is a bye
Kilkerley/Naomh Malachy V Hill OMahonys (Monday 28th of April)
U-16 Results:
Hill/OMahonys - Glen Emmets (H/OM won by a point)
Wolfe Tones - Hill/OMahonys (Wolfe Tones won well)
The H/OM under 16s have had mixed fortunes with a great opening win against the Emmets but lost against a very strong Wolfe Tones team in their second outing. Dowdallshill lads playing on this team include Fergal Mellon, Vincie Roe, Sean Duffy and Darren Rogers. All these have been featuring and doing well with Darren Rogers and Vinie Roe getting on the score sheet.
U-16 Fixtures
Hill/OMahonys V Mellifont Rovers (Wed 16th of April, 7pm in the Point Road)
Roceh Emmets V Hill/OMahonys (Wed 23rd of April, 7pm in Roche)
The under 18 lads have gotten off to a flying start with 2 wins from their 2 opening games of the Special League. Hill/OMahonys defeated Roche emmets by eight points with 6 lads from the Hill involved including David McCrave, Antone Rogers, Sean Matthews, Stephen McGinn, Chris Duffy and Paudie Reel. The Hill/OMahonys then went onto beat the Brides/Mochtas/A'minnom amalgamation in a more even and tightly contested affair. The H/Om trailed by a goal at half time but rallied on by manager Martin O Brien at half time and a much stronger and spirited display they managed to turn it round and win well in the end. The team is slowly starting to take shape and the Hill and OMahony lads should continue to progress well. Involved for the Hill that night were Sean Matthews, Daniel Kerr, Paudie Reel, David McCrave, Chris Duffy and Thomas Thornton. Antone Rogers has a sprained ankle and will be out of action for circa 6 weeks and although a big loss will hopefully be back soon for the big games. The u-18s next outing is away to St. Josephs next Monday April 7th.
U-18 Fixtures:
St. Josephs V Hill/OMahonys (Monday 7th April at 6.45pm in Dromiskin)
Meeting at 5.50 pm at Lisdoo
U-16 Fixtures:
Hill/OMahonys V Glen Emmets (Wed 2nd April at 6.45 pm in the point road)
Meeting at Lisdoo at 6pm
U-16/Minor Football 2008..
Dowdallshill u-16 and u-18 lads have amalgamated with Sean O' Mahony's this year. The u-18s Hill/O'Mahony team have their first outing on Wednesday, March 19th in the first round of the Special League at home to Roche Emmets. The u-16s have their first match on Wednesday, April 2nd. Fixtures will be posted up shortly on this website.
Challenge Match:
Dowdalshill 0-9 -- O Raghallaighs 4-10
The u-16s and u-18s from Dowdalshill combined played a friendly last Friday night (March 7th) in Darver against the O'Raghallaighs. Although defeated by a strong O'Raghallaighs team they were many postives on the night. Stephen McGinn aka "Spud" was undoubtedly the Hill's man of the match and played a stormer at left half back. Antone Rogers scored 5 points on the night and worked tirelessly throughout. Sean McCoy and Dido McCrave were solid at the back while Thomas Thornton had a better game when moved into the full back position. Paudie Reel had a very good game at right half back and scored a great point in the second half. Of the younger lads Vincie Roe, Sean Duffy, and Darren Rogers looked sharp up front while Fergal Mellon put in a great performance at corner back. Although grateful to Seamais Agnew for standing in, Dowdallshill will rue some poor goalkeeping.
Scorers: Antone Rogers (0-5), Paudie Reel (0-1), Stephen McGinn (0-1), Vincie Roe (0-1), Marcus (0-1)
The Hill team were:
Seamus Agnew
Sean Duffy Sean McCoy Fergal Mellon
Paudie Reel Dido McCrave Stephen MCGinn
Antone Rogers Joe Bloggs
Vincie Roe Thomas Thornton Darren Rogers
Jim Bloggs Marcus David Bloggs
Anyone interested in playing with the minor teams are really welcome and please contact Fra Agnew on 086-3068273 for more details.
Francis Agnew, 8 Doylesfort Grove, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: 086-3068273
