Omeath group in Good Causes final
Congratulations to Omeath District Development who have won a place in the National Finals of the National Lottery Good Causes Awards next month.
They emerged as the regional award winner in the community category of the National Lottery good Causes Awards which were held in the Hudson Bay Hotel, Athlone.
The Autism Support Louth & Meath / Drogheda ABACAS School for Children with Autism have also been
the game with points from Cormac Malone, Enda O’Neill, Dylan Quinn and Callum O’Hanlon. Although Cooley dominated possession, they failed to register their superiority on the score board and the Drogheda men gradually got into the game, scoring four points of their own to level matters.
Two further points from Enda O’Neill and Cian Connor put Cooley back in front before O’Raghallaighs levelled it yet again shortly before halftime. Regaining their composure, Cooley finished the half stronger with a point from Enda O’Neill followed by an excellent goal finish from Dylan Quinn made by a superb run and pass from Cian Murphy, giving the Peninsula side a four point lead at the break.
Cooley came out strongly in the second half and got off to a great start with a fantastic point from wide on the right by Tommy McCarragher following some excellent play by the energetic Gerard Hanlon. A disallowed Dylan Quinn goal did not deter the North Louth side, and they extended their lead to eight points through two excellent points from Cian Connor and one from Callum O’Hanlon. O’Raghallaighs responded with a high quality minor score only for Cooley, driven on by a superb midfield of Eddie Kirwan and Cormac Malone, to add two further points from Dylan Quinn and Callum O’Hanlon .
O’Raghallaighs were thrown a lifeline when their hard-working number 8 burst through to score a well taken goal followed shortly afterwards by a sharp point. However, with O’Raghallaighs reduced to 14 selected to go through to the National Finals in the Youth Category.
It’s a well deserved win for Omeath District Development who contribute greatly to the local community, not just in the village but the wider Cooley peninsula.
Based in the Dolmen Centre, this a social economy enterprise provides a wide range of services aimed at strengthening the local community and improving the local economy through
men, Cooley finished the stronger and two well taken frees from Cian Connor put the result beyond doubt in favour of Cooley on a score of Cooley 1-15 to O’Raghallaighs 1-9 .
Joint captains Cormac Malone and Callum O’Hanlon graciously accepted the cup on behalf of the squad, thanking their parents and coaches and congratulating the opposition on a great game. Callum O’Hanlon had further cause to celebrate as he also received the Man of the Match award for his super display.
Well done to all the following Cooley squad members on a superb season; Thomas Fearon, Colm Keenan, Paul Brennan, Sean McCarragher, Daire McDaid, Cathal Malone, Cian Murphy, Cormac Malone 0-1, Eddie Kirwan, Cian Connor 0-5, Calum O’Hanlon 0-3, Enda O’Neill 0-3, Thomas McCarragher 0-1, Dylan Quinn 1-2, Gerard Hanlon. Subs; Christopher McQuaid, Ronan McMullin, Shane Quigley, Darragh Brady, Caolan Haugh, John Digney, Shane Rogan, Peter Hanlon.
Cooley Kickhams/ Cuchulainn Gaels u15s lost to Mattock/ Hunterstown by 3-13 to 3-7 in the under 15 division 1 league. At half time it was 2-7 to 3-0 for the Mattock/ Hunterstown side. developing tourism and supporting business.
The Dolmen Centre is at the heart of community and is home to a wide variety of activities and groups. The local youth club, scouts, senior citizens and women’s group are among those groups that use it as a meeting place and there is a varied programme of classes from computers to fitness and flower arranging to Irish dancing. As part of its work towards social inclusion, there’s a youth cafe, a
Cooley Kickhams/ Cuchulainn Gaels panel and scorers; Thomas Fearon, David McQuaid, Sean McCarragher, Sean Brennan, Brian Boyle 0-3, Conal Donnelly, Sean Quinn, Daire McDaid, Eddie Kirwan, Jamie Molloy 0-1, Gerard Hanlon 2-0, Shane Rogan, James Sharkey 0-1, Thomas McCarragher 1-1, Jack Craven. Subs; Euan McArdle, Ronan McMullin, Eamon Donnelly, Phillip McGovern, Stephen McMullin, Shane McCormack, Luke Sheridan 0-1, Cian McGuinness, Sean Hoey, Peter Hanlon, Darragh Hughes.
Cooley Kickhams lost 1-11 to 1-9 against St Fechins in the under 20 championship. At Half time it was 1-6 to 0-5 if favour of the Termonfeckin men.
Cooley Kickhams team and scorers; Cian Rogan, Conor McAviney, Aaron Farnon, Ronan McBride, Aaron Carolan, Dean McGreehan, James O’Reilly, Ferghal Malone, Gerard White 0-2, Patrick Johnston 0-1, Joe Mee 0-1, Joesph Quinn, Aodhan O’Hanlon 1-2, Brendan O’Hagan, Conor Loughran 0-3. Subs; Brian Quinn, Eunan McMullin, Cormac McGuigan. free tea and talk drop-in on Thursday mornings, and an after school drop-in facility.
Omeath District Development were among the Louth county finalists who included Glenmuir United FC, Arthritis Ireland Louth, Drogheda International Classical Music, Autism Support Louth & Meath / Drogheda ABACAS School for Children with Autism and Louth Nature Trust.
The National finals take place November 2nd .
A Kids Halloween Fancy Dress Disco takes place in the Cooley Kickhams Complex on Sunday October 27.
It starts at 2pm and continues until 4pm. Admission is €5 and all proceeds go to the North Louth Hospice and Homecare.
There is also an adult Fancy Dress Night in the Complex on the Sunday evening with cash prizes for the best costumes. The doors open at 8.30pm. Admission is €10 and again all proceeds go towards the North Louth Hospice and Homecare.
The Charity Vintage Tractor and Car Run, organised to raise funds for St. Brigid’s School and the M.S. Therapy Centre, takes place on Sunday next, October 20, leaving St Mary’s Hall, Cooley, at 1 o’clock sharp. Registration is from 12 o’clock and all vintage vehicles are welcome. Refreshments will be served afterwords in the hall where a raffle will also take place.
The Cuchulainn Gaels lotto draw took place on Wednesday night last, October 9. The numbers drawn were 6, 13, 18 and 28 but no one matched those numbers to claim the jackpot. There were two ‘match three’ winners, Eleanor Doherty and Brian Elmore, who share the €100 prize. This week’s draw takes place on Wednesday October 16 in the Granvue at 7pm. It has a jackpot of €20,000 and the new reserve jackpot is €1,400. Tickets are on sale in the following shops/businesses: Cafe Rosa, Cornamucklagh House, Granvue, Howe’s, Mace Omeath, Omeath Post Office, Omeath Fuels (TOP) and Sister Chips Chippy, Main St., Omeath. They are €2 per line or €5 for 3 lines. You can also play online. Thank you for your continued support from Cuchulainn Gaels Lotto Committee.
The Omeath Kids Halloween Art Camp takes place in the Dolmen Centre, Omeath, over three days starting on Tuesday 29th October to Thursday 31st October. The starting time is10am continuing until 12 noon. For further information please contact the Dolmen Centre on 042 9375422 or PM us on Facebook. Numbers are limited. The weekly ‘Free Tea and Talk’ drop in, is on Thursday mornings from 10.30am to 12 noon. All are welcome.