Happy New Year - update for 7th & 8th January 2012

Firstly we wish all our players, parents, managers, committee and all associated with Dromore Villa F.C. a Happy New Year and wish you all the best for the year ahead.

Our Junior team kicked off 2012 with a 1 goal to nil win over Gurteen Celtic on Sunday. The game was played on the astro pitch in Cleveragh and with weather conditions perfect for football it was a very entertaining game. Both sides relished the playing surface and played some good end to end football. Despite some chances for both sides the first half failed to produce a goal but substitute Michael Connolly changed that 20 minutes into the 2nd half when he scored a fine goal after some good build up play from mid field. There were chanced for both as the game entered the final stages and Sean Healy in the Villa goal had to be sharp on more than 1 occasion to keep a clean sheet. Villa created a few more scoring chances but failed to add to their lead and manager Michael Hynes was happy to hear the final whistle with all 3 points secured. Next game is a home fixture to Boyle Celtic next Sunday at 11am.

The U14 lads had kicked off Villa's 2012 the previous day with a comprehensive win over Strand Celtic Green on a score of 4 goals to 1. Although they were without a fixture for several weeks due to postponements the lads settled into their stride well and played some good football which resulted in the opening goal from Eunan Curran. It was 1 nil at half time but Strand equalised early in the 2nd half, Villa responded well and went ahead again with a wonderful long range goal from Iarla Connor, Mikey Gordon added a 3rd from a free kick and Iarla was on target again for Villa's 4th with a curling shot that deceived the strand defence and hit the net.
The game had a disappointing end for Villa though as 2nd half sub Joe McMunn fell awkwardly and had to go off injured with a fractured arm, we wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him back in action when fully recovered.

Under 8, Under 10 and Under 12 players are having a club Blitz this Sunday for the Stephen Tempany Cup, it will be held at Templeboy N.S. astro pitch.

Thanks to all who supported the 2 very successful Poker Classics held over Christmas and New Year, 1 in The Still Bar And the other in The Beach Bar, your support is much appreciated, thanks also to those who sponsored spot prizes.

U18 girls registration takes place this week as the league is starting shortly, any girls interested in playing should contact Joe Burns.

U14 Girls will be commencing shortly, contact Seamus Connolly for more details.

St Farnans Community Park Association Ltd AGM takes place this Wednesday the 11th in the Old School Templeboy at 9pm sharp, anyone wishing to become a director should attend and all are welcome.

Sympathy is extended to the McHugh family Ballymeeney on the recent death of Fr Sean McHugh R.I.P.