Din Friel Memorial 7 a-side Gaelic Football 2010 Comórtas Cuimhneacháin Din Ó Fríl –Peil Ghaelach Seacht a taobh

Bhailigh na ceantracha i bhfanaid le chéile arís i mbliana chun cuimhneamh a dhéanamh ar iar-uachtarán Cumann Gaeil Fhanada Dín O Fríl. Is é seo an dara uair a eagraíodh an comórtas peile seachtar an taobh agus gan dabht bhí sar lá peil agus craic ar fáil. I mbliana bhí ocht bhfoireann agus sna foirne sin bhí 75 peileadoirí ag déanamh coimhlint don chorn. Le roinnt seachtain anuas bhí na himreoirí agus an choiste ghothach ag ullmhú fá choinne an lá agus a bhuíochas doibh, chuaigh achan rud go han mhaith ar an lá. Tá muid cinnte go mbeadh Din fior bhrodúil as an lá a bhí ann. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.

The Din Friel memorial competition proved to be a huge success last year and this year was equally successful. A total of 16 games were played in total and all games were played in a very competitive and sporting manner. Great credit must go to the players and the captains for showing up in such large numbers and for their participation in the tournament. Teams were made up of a combination of current senior, reserve and minor team players as well as club exiles and retirees! It was the favourites Doaghbeg who retained the Din Friel Memorial Cup but they were pushed all the way by Rosnakill/ Portsalon, Araheera and defeated finalists Ballylar. In the shield competition it was Kerrykeel who emerged victorious again this year despite missing some key players. They overcame Ballyheerin, the Minors and defeated finalists ‘Realtaí Ballywhoriskey’ to win the shield.

The presence of a large number of Din’s family at the presentation marked a fitting end to this memorial competition as Din’s son Patrick presented the prizes to the winning captains. Ciaran Mc Intyre collected the cup for the Doaghbeg region while Andrew Friel accepted the shield for Kerrykeel. Doaghbeg’s Seimi Friel collected the player of the tournament trophy.

All in all, the day was an overwhelming success and this was in no small way thanks to the efforts of the many people who helped out.

D’obair coiste Gaeil Fhanáda go fíor chrua ar an lá chun rudaí a eagrú i gceart. Buíochas go hairithe doibh siúd a bhí ag obair ag tabla na dtorthaí, maor an lae agus mar phríomhmaoir.

Many thanks to all the club members who assisted as match officials, helped with the collection of money etc and to the referees Paul Mc Govern, James Mc Ginley, Benny Trearty and Paddy Mc Bride.

A special word of thanks to Brendan and Bríd in the Fanad Lodge for the kind sponsorship of refreshments, and to everyone who came along to support on the day. Finally thanks to Shemey Bouncy Castle Hire, Rosnakill Hall, Fanad United, the Fás Workers, Senior and Reserve team members and the Community Centre Committee for their input towards the success of the day.

Kerrykeel-Glenvar Aidan Mc Ateer Marco Orse Ciaran Mc Ateer Shaun Callaghan Kevin Loughrey Tommy Mc Bride Shane Sandilands Brendan Callaghan Barry Mc Gettigan Andrew Friel

Doaghbeg Patrick Mc Conigley Francis Sweeney Eamon Sweeney Michael Sweeney Marc Friel Marc Mc Conigley Ciarán Mc Intyre Columba Mc Veigh Johnny Friel Brendan Friel Noel Sweeney Seimi Friel

Fanavolty–Sessiagh Michael Mc Groarty Patrick (F) Friel Martin Coll Paul Coyle Paul Martin Shaun Coyle Michael mc Grory Joe Logue

Ballymagowan-Rosnakill-Portsalon Oisin Blaney Paddy Heraghty Cathal Martin Martin Robinson James Martin Barry Devlin Mark Mc Veigh Coleman Kerr Liam Blaney Aidan Sweeney Anthony mc veigh

Araheera-Ballinacrick-Shannagh Eamon Martin Shane Mc Ateer William Mc Ateer Colm Mc Ginley Seamus Mc Ateer Colin Mc Ateer Eddie Friel Jerry Friel Johnathon Coyle Gavin Fahey

Kinnalough-Ballylar Paddy Shiels Eoghan Walsh Ciarán mc Elwaine Shaun Mc Elwaine(T) Kevin Mc Elwaine Thomas Mc Conigley James Gallagher Patrick Gallagher

Minor Team Shaun Mc Govertn Conor Mc Bride Brian Coyle Cormac friel Damien Mc Dermott Michael Mc Devitt Ciaran Carr Brian Mc Veigh Edward Shiels Seamus Coyle

Ladden – Ballyheerin Fergal Friel Denis Friel Rudi Feenstra Jerome Doherty Ruairi Friel Michéal Friel