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Clonmore played at home to Tullysaran on Sunday 26th April. Tulaigh Sháráin (Holmes' Hill perhaps?, I'm not sure), are not too far away from Clonmore and would this count as another of Clonmore's local Derby matches. After a heavy night's rain the pitch which is a little sparse in places was very slippery. Hopefully, with the recent application of fertilizer it will green up in the next few weeks. Some players perhaps made the wrong choice of studs, something to think about and as a result several promising moves broke down as player’s feet went from under them. Never the less Clonmore made the more promising start, two early points from James Grimley and a few near misses. It was 10 minutes before a reply and it came from a free which was moved in for dissent, this was problem for periods of the game. While bad decisions can be frustrating it is likely they are going to happen regardless. Tullysaran added another two points one from play before Clonmore hit three with one from play. James Grimley and Tony McGeown both on great form scored these. The reply was two points with one from play. Clonmore played some fantastic fast and flowing football over the 60 minutes, the difference in the two teams was Brendan Donaghy's fielding and work rate around the middle. Marty Convie was his midfield partner and understandably as it takes a while to adapt to a new role, through no fault of his own it is especially difficult when playing second fiddle. These are all the little areas where players perhaps need to think on their feet and figure out how to change their play as the game unfolds. Gerard Molloy on the half forwards had a good 60 minutes doing the simple things, and doing them well. Then again no one would need to tell a builder the importance of a good foundation. Speaking of this the scaffolding is up and the development is like Clonmore's match so far today: winning in the first half but with plenty still to do. Tullysaran lofted one in and a slip by Joe Donaghy let them through for a point. Joe didn't make too many slips with more often than not marshalling the danger zone well. Half time score Clonmore 0-7 Tullysaran 0-6.

A little worryingly Clonmore again caused a Tullysaran free to be moved in and it went over off the post, thankfully the discipline improved and Clonmore continued to play the better football. Although Tullysaran have the danger men if given the opportunity Clonmore had most off the possession. Raymond Convie added a great deal to the game from half back, Raymond could play just as well in any position and his runs up the field never see him out of his comfort zone. His partner on the half forwards, James Donaghy, has a made a return to the panel this year and is settling in well, setting up a few moves and scoring Clonmore's first point of the second half. Also impressing was John Grimely whose passing game is very good, maybe not suprising as in front of the posts he can pick off his scores. Maybe the most notable feature of Clonmore's match was the way the ball was moved around. It was this coupled with accuracy that saw most of Clonmore's scores coming from play. Raymie McBennett was involved in a lot of this and also scored a point on 50 minutes. James Grimley was through on goal and was surely brought down while still in possession though in fairness these are tough calls to make when not watching from a bank in line with the play. More of the long ball into space saw James Grimley take teh ball along the end line in to Gerard Molloy who played Tony McGeown on for a palmed goal with 5 minutes to go. Brendan Donaghy fielded adn Marty Convie played John Grimley through on goal, he won a penalty from this and as time was up had a shot at goal, it went wide but with the final score Clonmore 1-14 to 0-12 it was good practice at least. Another solid team performance with no major problems other than if Armagh does well in the coming year. Stephen Donaghy is still recovering from injury, but no hurry Stephen everything looks like it is under control.

Naomh Labhaoise had 2 games this week. On Monday the U 16s hosted Armagh City King pins Pearse Og to Robert Emmet Park. After a very competitive game on a beautiful evening the Clonmore ladies came out on top with a fine second half performance to seal victory. This was a great team effort with special mention for a solid back line where Emma Molloy and Lauren Dynes were outstanding.

On Thursday night, the minors faced Armagh City opposition again in the Harps.

With a lot of U16s playing and full of confidence from their victory on Monday evening,Clonmore played to their full potential throughout the game and only for some poor finishing close to goal could have got something out of the game. On a very wet evening, Clonmore were well served by Hannah Mc Gilley in goals, Sarah Jackson and Cathy Convie in the back line. The midfield partnership of Rebecca Mc Geary and Catherine Mullan got through a Trojan amount of work against a very mobile Harp’s duo. Up front, Eve Lavery, Sarah and Brid O’ Hagan, with substitute Orla Casey performed well and took some great scores. This was a great team performance and a good indication of how the team has bonded and progressed within a year against strong competition. Well done to all. There are no games pencilled in for this week. Coaching for Minors/U 16s/U10s Monday/Thursday 6.30- 8pm

As part of this years fundraising campaign, the club is running a guess the score to raise some valuable funds for specific ladies Football equipment and to support the development of the changing complex underway at present. Membership is now due for all underage players at £5 and must be paid before end of April.

Lotto continues on a Monday night so if you don’t see a ticket seller at your door let us know we can be contacted by email, text, and phone or ask any of the usual suspects.

Clintyclay primary school is collecting Irish News competition tokens again.

Also the school are currently selling Cumann na mBunscoil tickets - £2 each half money raised goes to the school.