Handball: Darren Doherty travelled to San Diego, California last week as part of the Irish Team to represent his club, county and country in the US National Junior 15 & Under Boys Singles Championship. There were 32 boys entered in this competition and Darren sailed through the first three rounds quite comfortably. In the semi-final he met Galen Riordan from Wexford and Darren knew this would be his first stiff test. Darren went behind 10 – 0 in the first game but then found his rhythm and went on to win on a score line of 21 – 14, 21 – 7 to secure a place in the final against Tyler Stoffel from the US. These two players had met in the final of the World Championships and Darren was aware that Tyler’s game had improved immensely since that time so he knew he must play at his best to win the title. And this he did winning on a score line 21 – 8, 21 – 10. He put on a great display showing all the skills of the game.

Partnered by Killian Carroll, Mallow, Co. Cork he took part in the Boys 17 & Under Doubles Competition. There were 16 teams taking part in this competition and they reached the final where they met a pair from the US. Unfortunately this game was played immediately after Darren had won his singles final and they were beaten but they did take it to a tie-breaker.

We congratulate Darren on winning another major title. It’s not very long since he picked up an All Star Award in Croke Park as well as a National and World Titles. Everyone in Emyvale GAA Club is very proud of him and his achievements and we salute him and his coach and mentor Peter Larkin. Only for Peter’s coaching, Darren would never have reached the heights he has.   

Congratulations: To Barry Mc Donald and his new wife Caroline who got married over the holidays.

Foundation Level Coaching Course: The foundation level coaching course has been re-scheduled for Friday night the 21st of Jan 2011 and Sat the 22nd of Jan 2011. On the Fri night, the course will run from 7pm to 10pm and on the Sat, it will run from 9am to 4pm. Can all people who are interested in completing this course please contact the Coaching Officer Niall McKenna on 0860675661 as soon as possible.

Juvenile AGM: Will be held next Tuesday night the 11th of Jan 2011 and at least one parent from each juvenile are urged to attend if possible.

Bingo: The Bingo resumes tonight Thursday after the severe weather conditions and Christmas breaks. It will go ahead as usual this Thursday night in the Emyvale leisure centre at 9.00pm. Jackpot € 5,600 on 45 calls or less and Mini Jackpot € 500 on 45 calls or less €1900 guaranteed. There will be extra consolidation prizes on offer.

Condolences: The club also extends its deepest sympathy to the Mc Gonnell family on the recent passing of Jim Mc Gonnell who was a member of the 1959 Championship winning team and who also represented the club in the county colours.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilis.

Notes: Any notes please contact PRO Barry McCarron on 0874103569 or bmccarron@hotmail.com in order to have it included in the weekly notes.