Our adult squad will want to forget an abysmal second half performance in their Junior football championship quarter final clash with Cremartin last Sunday, a meagre one point return in those thirty minutes was not enough to prevent them ending up on the wrong side of a 0 - 9 to 0 -8 score line. Having led at the break by three points they looked well placed with a cross-field breeze also in their favour to forge ahead. That expect push never materialised instead it was the opposition and their dominant midfield who virtually laid siege to the Seans goal in that second half as they set about overhauling the interval deficit, and but for some wayward finishing the margin of victory could have been greater. Only defenders Noel Rice, Philip Farrell and full forward Damien Larkin showing glimpses of their true ability. No doubt manager Gary Larkin and his selectors were as bemused and disappointed by this uncharacteristic collapse as the big contingent of travelling supporters, but with some time before the next outing in this competition one can be assured he will be investing time and energy to insure this outfit still has a say on the destiny of the 2010 Junior championship. The have little time to lick their wounded pride as the play Blackhill on Wednesday night in the Junior football league at TMH at 8.00pm, this game was originally scheduled for Friday evening but was brought forward at Blackhill's request.

Up and Running in the Championship JFC Seans 1-12 Toome 0-09 (Sun 13th June 2010) A blistering opening ten minutes which yielded 5 unanswered points was the foundation which saw our first team progress to the second round of the Junior Football championship at the expense of Toome in Ballybay on Sunday last. Toome eventually found their rhythm and battled back to reduced the deficit to a single point; but as the game entered the closing stages a well taken goal by James Treanor all but deflated the Toome comeback and gave our boys the boast needed as they went on to tag on further points to leave the fulltime score Seans 1- 12 Toome 0 -9. In a good all round team performance the young contingent of Mark Mc Guigan, Paraic Mc Guirk, Noel Rice, Philip Farrell, David Mc Entee, and goal scorer Treanor deserve special mention; Damien Larkin and veteran Paddy Kieran (Sen) also contributed handsomely to the team performance knocking over some delightful scores. By the way; Paddy has been playing first team football for the club since before some of his younger team mates were born, a fact that was mention on Sunday night, and as one would expect drew some wry comments, but these like many an opponent didn't faze the bold Pat. The team on duty was Mark Keogh, Mark Mc Guigan, Emlyn Clerkin Damien Connolly, Martin Kieran, Padraic Mc Guirk Philip Farrell, Derek Mc Mahon, Noel Rice, Eamonn Mc Quillan, Patrick Kieran (Sen) Sean Mc Crudden, James Treanor, David Mc Entee, and Damien Larkin. Sub used Patrick Kieran for Eamonn Mc Quillan, Shane O Neill for Derek Mc Mahon Nigel Lynch for Patrick Kieran (Sen). 'A's clock up another win JFL Seans 2 - 11 Killanny 1 -5 (30th Apr 2010) Our adult squad had a somewhat flattering nine points to spare over visitors Killanny in their Junior football league clash at TMH on Friday evening last, the final lopsided appearance of the scoreboard hides the fact that this was a much closer affair than the result suggests. The visitors were always in contention and when they banged in a second half goal mid way through the half they were well and truly back in the game, only a single point seperating the sides. David McEntee comes through a strong Killanny challenge (Pic courtessy of www.drumlinsport.com) It was thanks to a purple patch in the last ten-minute from our boys that yielded 1-3 that put the sheen on the scoreline. Our defence performed well particularly Emyln Clerkin in the full back berth, the youthful midfield pairing of David Mc Entee and Paraic Mc Guirk got through a tremendous amount of work, upfront the inside forward line of James Treanor Damien Larkin and Patrick Kieran posed the biggest treat. The number of unforced error especially around the middle third of the park will be a cause of some concern for manager Gary Larkin and his selectors, no doubt Gary will be anxious to get his charges out on the training pitch as he sets about eliminating and reducing these turn overs, but he'll have to do that quickly, as another formidable test awaits on Saturday when the squad travel to Clones for the earlier that usual Saturday evening throw in time of 5.00pm. 'C' Team share the spoils with Neighbours Aghabog RFL D4 - Seans 2-09 Aghabog 2-09 (Mon 5th Apr 2010) Our “C” squads Easter Monday hosting of visitors Aghabog in the RFL Div 4 competition ended all square on 2 - 9 apiece. This game played in gusty conditions was an enjoyable affair with some fine fielding, good passing movements and excellent scores. Daire Freeman bagging his goal with some aplomb, Gary Larkin now in the twilight of his career also showed he hasn’t lost his eye for the net, rowing in with his team second major. Further back Adrian Mc Carron in goal made a number of fine saves and was the toast of team mates defying the visitors as he did from the penalty spot. Ruari Mc Carron made a number of timely interceptions in an over worked defence and was often the rock on which many of the visitors attacks faltered especially in the second half when assisted by that strong breeze. John Paul and Eunan Mc Entee along with Conal Mc Crudden used their superior height advantage to good effect ensuring a plentiful supply of the ball around the middle of the field. Up front as well as the two goal scorers it was good to see Adrian Larkin moving well again after a long lay off through injury. Ulster Scór Final comes Home Club hosts Ulster Scór final The Ulster Scór final was hosted once again by our club and what a fantastic night's entertainment was had by one and all. Huge credit goes to huge number of club volenteers who gave of their thim to make this suberb event everything that it should be. Ban an Tí, Rose McMahon hosted the event and great praise was lavashed upon the club for the effort that was made in making the night a huge success. Superb setting 'B' Team notch up first win RFL D3 - Emyvale 0-06 Seans 0-08 (Sun 14th Mar 2010) Our “B” squad in their second outing of the season registered their first league points when they visited Emyvale on Sunday last and came away with a two point victory over the home side In a low scoring opening half Emyvale lead at the break Emyvale 0-3 Seans 0 -1. The introduction of Gary Mc Entee in the second half helped considerably in swinging the possession stake in our Gary McEntee - Turning back the clock in Emyvale boys favour. With Mc Entee’s added influence ably assisted by Shane O Neill and Emlyn Clerkin our boys although struggling to contain a determined home side deservedly held on to shade the issue at the final whistle. 'B' Team notch up first win RFL D3 - Emyvale 0-06 Seans 0-08 (Sun 14th Mar 2010) Our “B” squad in their second outing of the season registered their first league points when they visited Emyvale on Sunday last and came away with a two point victory over the home side In a low scoring opening half Emyvale lead at the break ;Emyvale 0-3 Seans 0 -1. The introduction of Gary Mc Entee in the second half helped considerably in swinging the possession stake in our boys favour. With Mc Entee’s added influence ably assisted by Shane O Neill and Emlyn Clerkin our boys although struggling to contain a determined home side deservedly held on to shade the issue at the final whistle. Club Totto Relaunched with €5,000+ Weekly Jackpot Club Totto Relaunched with €5,000+ Weekly Jackpot as well as €160 weekly prize fund(Fri 5th Feb '10) Sean Mc Dermotts will launch a revamped social member's draw when they introduce a €5,000+ weekly jackpot prize from Saturday 6th March onward. The addition of this extra €4K to the starting prize fund is one of a number of changes being introduced to the club's long running weekly fundraiser. Single envelope Club Treasurer Cyril kieran pictured with the Seamus McEneaney & Club captains from 2009 at the re-launch of the Totto Draw entries remain at €2 while annual participation can be secured for as little €80. Weekly give-away prize money has also been increase to €160, the permutations have been lengthened with the number sequences extended from 1 to 8. Treasurer Cyril Kieran commenting on the addition of the extra number, "I think adding the extra number is well compensated for by the possibility of greatly increased winnings for those correctly forecasting the right numbers and it brings us much more into line with odds available from other clubs in the county with similar weekly lotteries." Club Chairman Danny Clerkin at the information night in the complex on Friday night last said, "we owe a debt of gratitude to the people who had the foresight and commitment to provide these facilities. Pointing to a number of juvenile he added, it is now our turn to carry that baton and build on these foundations and leave a lasting legacy for the present young boys and girls of our parish and for future generations. He introduced special Guest; County senior team manager Seamus Mc Enaney. Seamus said "I'm no stranger to fund raising and I know well the effort it takes to generate finance at club level having been Chairman and actively involved with my own club Corduff over the last number of years, we like yourselves and many others clubs in the county have invested heavily in improving and enhanced our facilities". Adding "I believe it is vital to encourage and secure the support of the local community, and while the present economic conditions have closed the door on many conventional fund raising methods, it also gives communities the opportunity to show their solidarity with their own local GAA club". From first hand experience he said, "many a previous visits here had often left me sore heading home, I know this to be a well organised determined club, with the backing of a close tight knit community, and I expect the people of Corcaghan and Threemilehouse will not be found wanting now when it come to supporting their own as you set about raising funds for a new seated stand. This spectator accommodation I understand when finished would see the current phase of your new pitch development also completed". He wished the club well and again encouraged everyone to do their bit to support the club in this weekly draw. Chairman Clerkin thanked Seamus "for taking time out of his very busy schedule to attend here tonight and for his word of encouragement" concluding he thanked "everyone who had come along to tonight information meeting your present here offered great encouragement and he appealed to wider parish community to support this club fund raising activity when they received a visit from the team canvassing their designated townland or area." Gary Larkin Appointed as Team Manager Gary Larkin was appointed as First Team Manager by Club Executive (Jan '10) On Tue night last (12th Jan), Gary Larking was appointed as Manager of the First Team. Gary was an outstanding player for the club and he is hoping to bring his experience to bear on the other side of the touchline and help our lads go one better this year and gain promotion to Intermediate ranks, hopefully with a couple of pieces of silverware to show for our efforts. Speaking after his appointment Gary said he was "delighted that the Club Executive had given him their support and that he would give it his best shot". Gary will be joined by Colm McMahon as selector and Noel Melvin as team trainer.   --back to the top--