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ST. NATHY'S LEAVING CERT CLASS 1999
Click here for a picture of the St.Nathy's Leaving Cert class of 1999. BRUSNA N.S. GIRLS ARE COUNTY CHAMPIONS Congratulations to the team from Brusna N.S. who won the county girls, Cumann na mBunscoil finals by defeating Attymass. The school is no stranger to success and this is just one more big achievement for them. They have already won the girls County final twice when they were amalgamated with Tavrane. They won the girls' titles in '96 and '97, the boys mini sevens in '97 and the County Championship N.S. boys in 1998. This year the girls did very well overall. Before taking on Attymass, they had already beaten the Neale by 3-1 0 to 0-7. The Neale would be one of the top teams in Mayo. Brusna; Yvonne Hay, Sarah Higgins, Lorraine Kelly, Aisling Farrell, Amanda Tyrell, Lisa Bolton, Sarah Tyrell, Deirdre Cassidy, Patsy Bell, Sarah Towey, Orla Cunningham, Bronwyn Conway, MAJOR ART EXHIBITION PLANNED The annual art exhibition this year is opening on July 2. Roscommon County Council has given those involved the use of a room in the newly renovated Dillon House. This is across the road from Benchmark where the exhibition has been held for the past number of years. Each artist is asked to have his or her paintings ready by the end of this month. It is hoped that every artist will submit a painting with a religious theme as there is a generous prize for the best religious painting. The Dr Douglas Hyde Summer School of traditional Irish music and dance is also taking place from July 4 to 10. The art exhibition will run until after the Dr Douglas Hyde Festival which takes place on July 16, 17 and 18. Everyone is looking forward to a wonderful and varied exhibition of the local group's work. More information at a later date. BALLAGHADERREEN TENNIS CLUB Ballaghaderreen tennis club has now been formed and membership is invited from all interested parties. Application forms are available from the Youth Reach Centre, St Nathy's College and St Attracta's N.S., Bank of Ireland, A.I.B. and the Sports shop. The annual fee for individual membership is £50 and family membership can be taken out for £100. The official opening of the tennis courts took place recently with a celebrity match being played. A fund raising social for the club also took place recently in Durkin's. HEARTBREAK FOR ST. NATHY'S IN B FINAL St Joseph's, Galway, defeated the first years from St Nathy's by 8-6 to 6-15 in the Connacht Colleges B final which was played in Tuam. The game had everyone on the edges of their seats and it even went into extra time. St Nathy's played with great heart and determination but St Joseph's won by a goal in the end of a close and very tough contest for both teams. It was a heartbreaking defeat for St Nathy's who almost snatched victory at the outset when they were leading by a point before St Joseph's held them to a draw in the final second of normal time. The game opened with both teams baffling hard but Ballaghaderreen went into an early lead with goals from Berry Kelly and Joe Dillon. St Joseph's came back into the game soon afterwards and took advantage of some loose marking to notch up some early goals. The forwards on both sides played a blinder in the first half and for St Nathy's Joseph Dillon and Berry Kelly, in particular worked very well together and David Loftus at midfield also gave a fine performance. In the second half, the St Nathy's defenders really tightened up their marking and began to really get into the game. Conrad Tierney did very well and Berry Maguire who replaced Gary Mangan in the second half also made an impact. Patrick Flaming had a great game at corner back after the interval. Points from Joseph Dillon and another goal from Barry Kelly, really put Ballaghaderreen into the picture and they were looking very good at that stage. However, it was anyone's game and a point from St Joseph's in injury time saw the game end in a draw. It went into extra time and everyone was on the edge of their seats at that stage as it was anyone's game. The first ten minutes of extra time In the second half, St Joseph's really got into the game and looked home and dry after getting two goals. However, St Nathy's were not beaten yet and the fought on with great head and courage. A great goal by Joseph Dillon was followed by a point from Berry Kelly and this brought Ballaghaderreen within a goal on the opposition with only a minute or two left. The St Nathy's goalie picked up an injury at that stage and Gary Mangan came on to replace him. Declan Davey also came on for Robert Hunt. There was more excitement when Kevin Cunniffe got a great ball and laid it to Joseph Dillon who looked goal bound but the ball went narrowly wide. St Nathy's were very unlucky not the win and were bitterly disappointed. On the St Nathy's team was; Aidan Durkin, Patrick Flaming, Andrew Morris, Gary Mangan, Enda Duffy, Conrad Tierney, Gerry Woods, David Loftus (Capt.), Adrian Hardiman, Kevin O'Connor, Joseph Dillon, Michael Colleran, Robert Hunt, Barry Kelly and Kevin Cunniffe. The trainer was Gerry Carmody. ANGLING CLUB The Ballaghaderreen and District Angling Club held the Marlin Maree Memorial Shield competition on Mao 30. Results were: Senior, 1, Stephen Glover; 2, Bill Cassidy, Ballaghaderreen; 3, Bill Cropper, Enniskillen; Junior, 1, John Carty, 2, Brendan Quinn; 3, Danny Glover. The next competition is due to be held on June 20. GARDAI TAKE PART IN TORCH RUN Sgt Michael Noone and garda |Martin Coyle represented Ballaghaderreen in the cross border torch run in aid of Special Olympics. The run took place from Ballinlough to Castlerea. The two members from Ballaghaderreen took up the torch for the Mayo division in Ballinlough. The Gardai, Telecom Eireann and prison officers were all involved in the 1,000 mile run around Ireland. Approximately 17 took part in the run between Ballinlough and Castlerea and £600 was collected there. The group was welcomed by Cllr. Danny Burke and Supt Michael Burns at the end of their run. Both thanked all the people who took part. Thanks were also expressed to all who donated to the Special Olympics which is a very worthy cause. HANDBALL CHAMPION FOR AMERICAN NATIONALS Ballaghaderreen handballer Dessie Keegan departed for the United States recently at his own expense to compete in the American under-17 Nationals (U.S.H.A) in Baltimore, Maryland. "I'm flying out on Friday and will be returning home eleven days later with an American championship medal", said the popular St. Nathy's College student. To help meet the costs many individuals and Companies presented him sponsorship cheques. Dessie has represented his country with great honour, adding two European championship medals and two World championship honours to the eighteen All-Ireland titles in his possession. He previously visited the United States with great success in the Under- 17 Trials in Chicago and the under- 17 USHA championships also in Chicago. He was a winner in both competitions. WELL DONE BILLY Congratulations to Billy Gallagher, Hawsford, Ballaghaderreen who won the veterans over 40 section of the B. L. E. National Marathon held in Sligo town over a 26.2 mile course last month. This is Gallagher's fourth victory in a row in the Men's Veteran section of the national marathon. Well done to him on his achievement.
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