Stephen Tempany Cup

We held our annual blitz for the Stephen Tempany Cup today Sunday 2nd January, 43 boys and girls aged from 8 to 12 took part and a great day was enjoyed by all.
There were 8 teams captained by Conor Gordon, Kieran Devaney, Oisin Connolly, Joe McHugh, Joseph Taheny, Shane Kilgannon, Fergal Ryan and Iarla Connor.
We had some great games with nearly every game won by a margin of 1 goal, a few games even went to a "golden goal". Some fine individual play and great team spirit was on display with every game played in a skillful and sporting manner, well done to all the players concerned.
The Shield competition was won by Oisin Connollys team who narrowly defeated his cousin Conor Gordons team by the Golden Goal (scored by Oisin) when the game ended in a draw at full time.
In the Cup competition it took another Golden Goal to decide who took home the Cup and again it was team Captain Joe who scored the deciding goal.
This is the first year we had girls taking part and well done to Cassandra, Sinead, Leona, Ciara, Eanna , Chantal , Shona, Katie who was on the shield winning team and to Leah who was on the Cup winning team.
Thanks to all the parents who braved the cold conditions to cheer on the teams, to Cormac and Shane for reffing the games and especially Joan Tempany for presenting the Cup. Thanks also to school principal Helen Kelly and board of management of Templeboy N.S. for the use of the Astro Pitch. we hope everyone enjoyed the day and wish you all a Happy New Year from Dromore Villa F.C.