St. Nathys Weekly Notes

The U14’s have got the club our first piece of silverware, winning the U14 League Title for 2011. The game was against Eastern Harps on Wednesday last. It was a very tight contest between 2 excellent teams, St. Nathys dominated in the 1st half while Eastern Harps were strongest in the second half but the Nathys girls held on and fought hard and finished with a penalty in the last kick of the game when Ciara Gorman stepped up to the mark held her nerve and scored the goal which put St. Nathys ahead by a 1 point, the final whistle was blown instantly and it was a joyous St. Nathys victory.

St. Nathys hosted the U10 Girls Blitz in Bunninadden on Saturday last. 7 teams from the county participated, St. Nathys, St. Farnans, Geevagh, Tubbercurry/Cloonacool, Tourlestrane, Curry & Castleconnor. Players and spectators had a few showers to contend with but the games were well managed and all players were eger to show their skills, they made their clubs proud and also gave great confidence in the development of Ladies Football within the County for the future. We thank all of the teams who participated and St. Nathys senior members and parents who helped in officiating the games and providing the refreshments. The main organisers were Noelle Gormley and Katrina Connolly who are St. Nathys players and are members of the Sligo Development Team. A word of thanks is extended to Bunninadden pitch committee who had the grounds and facilities in perfect condition for the day. Brilliant team and player Pictures are available thanks to the talented Colette Coleman on “St Nathys Ladies GFC” Facebook page.

Connacht League Semi Final was held on Sunday 17th July in Bunninadden and contested by St. Nathys of Sligo and Moy Davitts of Foxford, Co. Mayo. In a wind and rain swept afternoon the weather made for very difficult playing conditions. The game started with St. Nathys dominating for the first half. The first scores came from Nathys mid-fielder Angela Doohan. Nathys added further to the score board when on the 13th minute Moy Davitts came with a powerful point. Ailish Leonard sent a ball to the back of the net and by the end of the first half Nathys were 1.12 to Moy Davitts 3 points. Both teams came out fresh for the second half this time though Moy Davitts dominating and scoring a series of points it was 12 minutes before Nathys scored and it was Sandra Scully who got the girls moving again with some spectacular long range points. St. Nathys brought in Subs to the forward line Anita Toolan, Aileen Gorman, Niamh Gorman and Una Cafferkey. Moy Davitts fought hard in the second half adding 2 goals and 2 points to their tally but it was St. Nathys day and their series of points built up in the first half secured victory for them. The final score was St Nathys 2.17 to Moy Davitts 2.5. This puts Nathys in the Final against Kilmovee, Good luck Girls.

The Minor Championship starts with St. Nathys first game on Wednesday 28th July. All players are currently training with other levels but for any new players that wish to join please contact Louise on 087 6356679 as the team will be getting together in the coming days for a training session.

The Club Sponsor for the Month of July is “Declan Henry Electrical Contractor Ltd”. Declan is a local business man from Mullinabreena. He specialises in all forms of Electrical Contracting, Commercial (Schools, hospitals, Churches etc..), New Houses, Renovations etc.. and no job is to small for the firm. For all business Jobs and quotes Declan can be contacted on 087 2634399 or email: declanhenry@yahoo.ie . As our sponsors so generously support our club financially we encourage all players, their families and members to consider their business first when you require their service.