U12 Community Games Soccer

We had a fine win last Thursday in our first match, well done to all the players especially as many were playing in their 1st competitive match on a full size pitch. We now have a home game V Coolera/Strandhill on Thursday, meet at the pitch at 6:30pm.

Duck Race Result

Our Duck Race Fundraiser went off very successfully on Monday the 6th with an entry of almost 500 ducks.

We had a late change of venue due to problems with the currents at the waterfall in Dromore West so we moved the race to Belville with the finish just below the "wooden bridge".

The ducks took a while to get into their stride but once they got into the current there was no stopping them and within 30 minutes they had made the journey to the Finish where they were cheered across the line by a large crowd of anxious duck owners.
It was a gruelling race with several ducks struggling to get through the bushes and grass along the riverbank and some needing a gentle push to keep them in the current.
In a close finish the duck owned by Michael David Lynch made the most of the wet conditions to cross the finish in 1st place followed closely in 2nd place by the much fancied Myra Foy owned duck with Megan Mullarkeys duck coming in 3rd place.
The "wooden spoon" went to Conor and Eoin Gordons duck who struggled to get through the current under the bridge and in a very close finish eventually came in last place.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who made this event such a success, everyone who bought a duck, all who sold the ducks and to all the volunteers who helped out with the running of the race on the day without whom it would not have been possible.
Thanks also to all those who turned up to watch the race, we hope you enjoyed the evening and thanks for making the effort to come out to cheer on the ducks.

The result of the race was

1st place - Michael David Lynch (€500)
2nd place - Myra Foy (box of frozen Chicken)
3rd place - Megan Mullarkey (bottle of whiskey)
last duck home - Conor & Eoin Gordon (€20)

to view on youtube just type in 'dromore villa duck race'

Duck Race

Remember that time is running out if you want to buy a duck for our Duck Race this Monday, Ducks are on sale locally €10 each or 3 for €20, contact any team manager or committee member for details.

Community Games

U12 Community Games soccer takes place in Hynes field on Thursday 2nd at 7pm sharp, all players registered meet at the pitch at 6:30.

Congratulations to the Dromore West/Templeboy Community Games on their success in the National Finals last weekend in Athlone. The U12 Draughts took home the Gold while the U14's secured the Bronze, there was also gold and bronze medals in art, well done to all the Villa members taking part in both competitions.

U16 Girls League Final Diasppointment

The curtain came down on the U16 girls season when they were defeated for the first time this season in the League Final in Strandhill on Tuesday 17th May.
The girls never showed the quality that had taken them to the final when they played their best game of the season in defeating Yeats the previous Friday, this factor had a huge bearing and in hindsight maybe that game had taken more out of them than we had realised.
with the absence of Eimear McHugh Villa struggled for long periods against a stiff wind in the first half and that task was made even more difficult with an injury to centre half Rachel Twydell after 15 minutes forced the management into changes.
We introduced Marie Ruane who had missed the semi final through injury and it was always a risk having to bring her on so early.
The Villa back 4 and keeper Sinead Hallinan defended bravely but conceded just before the break.
With the assistance of the breeze Villa started the fightback literally from the kick off with a Megan Duffy shot from the half way line that deceived the Ballymote keeper and bounced into the net to level the game. This spurred Villa into action and Marie Ruane had a shot just the wrong side of the post but credit to Ballymote they played well against the breeze and got their reward 15 minutes before the end and indeed with Villa attacking in numbers had a few other chances.
Overall on the night the better team won and Villa will have to look back on a disappointing end to their season.
On Saturday 21st Villa had to concede their wfai game against Yeats due to 5 injured players and a further 3 not available.

We wish all our players both boys and girls gook luck in their respective exams and hope to see you all back for next season.

Dromore Villa Duck Race

We are holding a fundraising DUCK RACE on the June Bank Holiday weekend.

Ducks are now on sale at a cost of €10 each and are available from any committee member, all team managers and in local shops. The race will take place on the river from the back of our pitch in Dooneal and the finish will be under the bridge in the village. Your support for this event is much appreciated.

U16 Girls Semi Final Victory

Villa U16 Girls remain unbeaten after defeating Yeats Utd by 4 goals to 1 in Carney. This was a rescheduled match after last Fridays game was abandoned at half time when a thunderstorm left the Villa pitch under water.
Villa had to battle in the early minutes but took the lead against the run of play when Eimear McHugh got a brilliant headed goal from a Megan Duffy free kick. The Yeats equaliser came from an og just before the break.
Villa introduced Aoife Connolly at the start of the 2nd half and she made an immediate impact as her run after run caused problems in the Yeats defence. Villa were awarded a penalty which Duffy slotted home. Villa scored their 3rd when McHugh scored direct from a corner, Aoife Connolly finished the game off with a fine individual goal in the final minute. This was an outstanding performance by every Villa player. Result Yeats Utd 1 Dromore Villa 4.

Best wishes from everyone at Dromore Villa F.C. to Eimear McHugh who is off to Peru to represent Ireland at Surfing in the next few days.