Lissan

WELL done to Lauren Donaghy who £50.00 in this week’s lotto on three numbers. Numbers drawn were 3, 12, 16 & 26. Lotto Jackpot is now £1,800.00. Congratulations to the winners of the Monthly Draw- Marie O’Hagan won £200.00, Charlie McDonald won £100.00 and Peter Muldoon won £50.00.

Lissan suffered a minor setback in their Intermediate league campaign with back to back defeats in the space of 5 days against Swatragh and Ballerin. Against Swatragh Lissan had began brightly and led by 4 points at the break (3-1 to 1-3). Lissan were unable to sustain their superiority after the break as the visitors began the second half in dominant fashion and were level on the scoreboard within 5 minutes – aided by an early point in addition to their second converted penalty of the game. Lissan responded with points from Darren Donnelly and Paddy Coey to reduce the gap to 3 points (3-7 to 3-4). However, Swatragh finished with a flourish and were awarded their third penalty of the game in injury time which was converted to give the visitors a 6 point victory. Final Score Lissan 3-4, Swatragh 4-7.

In a demanding fixture schedule – resulting in 4 games in 11 days – Lissan travelled to Sarsfields Ballerin on Wednesday. Lissan enjoyed success against their North Derry counterparts last season. Unfortunately, it was a depleted Lissan team that made the journey to Ballerin for the latest league encounter. The early loss of Oran Donnelly added to the woes as Lissan fell to a disappointing 6 point defeat. Final Score Ballerin 1-16, Lissan 1-10. Lissan will aim to return to winning ways when they host Claudy in the league on Sunday 10th June. Throw in for the reserve game will be 2pm and the Seniors at 3:30pm. All support for the team is appreciated.

The U14 boys did extremely well in the Feile Uladh Peil na nOg obtaining a place in the final and playing five games in one day. Scores were as follows- Lissan 1-10 :St. Michael’s 1-2; Lissan 6-7 Lavey 1-4; Lissan 2-8 Drumaness 0-0. In the Semi Finals Lissan defeated Ballerin. Final score Lissan 3-4 Ballerin 1-3. Lissan then played Claudy in the Final but unfortunately were defeated. Final score Claudy 7-0 Lissan 3-5. Well done to all involved especially the players, management and parents that assisted on the day.

Lissan U16s are scheduled to play Moneymore at Lissan on Thursday 7th June. Throw in 7.15pm. On Monday 11th June Lissan’s minors are to play Drum at Lissan. Throw in 7:30pm.

Other dates for your diary over the coming weeks:

Donegal v Derry at Ballybofey on Saturday 16th June. Ladies game is at 3:15 and Senior game 5pm. Entry to the Terrace are Adult £12, Student/Senior Citizen £9 and U16s free. For the stand tickets are to be purchased in advance. Adult £20, Student/Senior £12 and Children £5.00.

Fun Festival at Lissan on 29th June - 1st July

Lissan’s Golf Day on 27th July. For more information contact Carl McAlistair on 0786613167.

Check out St. Michael’s Lissan facebook page for the latest club news and the new club website at www.lissangac.com.