DUAGH/LYRE COMMUNITY GAMES
U16 BOYS BASKETBALL
On Saturday at Duagh sports and leisure complex the finals of the Co. Community Games U16 boys basketball took place with the top four teams from the group rounds Duagh/Lyre, Glenflesk, Fossa and Rathmore/Gneeveguilla taking part. The draws were made and up in the first semi final were Duagh/Lyre v Glenflesk. This game got off to a good start and the Duagh/Lyre boys were unlucky not to get some of their scoring chances converted into points on the board. The game was there for the taking for either team but the Glenflesk team proved a little stronger in the end with the game ending 37-25 to Glenflesk. In the second semi final in a nail biting finish saw Fossa overcome Rathmore/Gneeveguilla by two points, this meant that Duagh/ Lyre would play Rathmore/Gneeveguilla in the 3rd and 4th place playoff. Duagh/Lyre got off to a great start scoring the first basket and this was followed by Rathmore/Gneeveguilla, the first half was the same throughout and only a basket separating the teams at half time.
In the second half Duagh/Lyre moved the ball well and put up some great shots and notched the points on the board. Each member of the team contributed to the game and gave encouragement to each other. The game ended with Duagh/Lyre 40 to Rathmore/Gneeveguilla 31, securing the bronze medals. The final was won by Fossa who now go on to represent the County at Munster finals. Congratulations to our team: Eli Fitzgerald, Eoghan Dowling, Ethan Keane, Mike Galvin, Jack Moloney, Mikey Kelly, Adam O’Sullivan, Cormac Dillon and Eoghan Dowling. Thanks to coach Cathal Fitzgerald. Thanks to our volunteers Amie and Iyanu on the board and clock, both referees, Neilus for coordinating, Andy for his assisting and to Liz and Geraldine for their tea/coffee. Thanks everyone a well run competition over two weekends. Draughts Training: Continues every Monday night at Duagh sports complex, U10 7pm to 8pm and U12, 14 & 16 8pm to 9pm this is to facilitate all participants to attend training that are coming from other activities in the hall. Thanks to everyone for their co-operation with this.
ART/HANDWRITING
The art and handwriting pieces have gone to judges and results will be posted on our facebook page once we have them. We will be in touch with those who place 1st in handwriting and 1st and 2nd in Art as they will go forward to represent our area in the County finals on Feb 29th in Listowel. A medal presentation will take place after mid-term at both Duagh and Lyre NS. Thanks to everyone who contributed to making this event a success and this event was one of our steps to health.
MODEL MAKING
If you are interested in taking part in model making or representing our area on Friday 3rd April please make contact with Liz 0863466043. Only two spaces per age group for both girls and boys U10 to U16, if the number entering exceed the entry then a local competition will be held in the weeks leading up to the event.
QUIZ
Co Community games U14 quiz will take place on Fri 10th April (Good Friday) if you are interested in taking part contact Liz 086 3466043, if the number exceed the size of quiz team (6 -4 and 2 subs) a local competition will take place.