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This annual pre-season tournament is now a firm fixture on the local football calendar, and with a very competitive spirit shown over the years by all participating teams it has proven to be a great preparation source for all clubs as they commence their new season.

This years tournament will kick-off on Monday 25th July between Dungiven Celtic and in their first visit to the tournament, Dungannon Tigers. Tuesday 26th sees host club Draperstown Celtic up against a progressive Moyola Park outfit. Wednesday see’s Intermediate League’s Magherafelt Sky Blues take on on IFA Championship 1 Tobermore Utd in what should be a hotly contested tie. Thursday 28th July see’s Roe Rovers take on Draperstown Celtic Reserves.

The Semi-Finals wil be played the following Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd August, with the Final scheduled on Friday 6th August 2011.

All games will kick-off at 7pm and if level after 90 minutes the game will be decided by a penalty shoot-out.

Monday 25th July: Game A – Dungiven Celtic 0-7 Dungannon Tigers

Tuesday 26th July: Game B – Draperstown Celtic 7-1 Moyola Park

Wednesday 27th July: Game C – Magherafelt Sky Blues 3-1 Tobermore Utd

Thursday 28th July: Game D – Roe Rovers 4-0 Draperstown Celtic Res.

Monday 1st August: SEMI-FINAL (1) Dungannon Tigers 4-3 Draperstown Celtic

Tuesday 2nd August: SEMI-FINAL (2) Magherafelt Sky Blues 0-1 Roe Rovers

Friday 6th August: Dungannon Tigers 2-1 Roe Rovers

Kick off 7pm Sharp at Cahore Playing Fields.

45minutes each way to be decided on a penalty shoot-out in the event of a draw.
All games played under IFA rules.

A very successful night was had by all with…. A big thank to all invloved in organising the event.

Award Winners Season 2010/11

Photograph’s from the night (courtesy of Colm Heron)

We intend to hold a similar draw again and the details are as follows.

2 directors’ box tickets Celtic v Hamilton (March 5th) (Strict dress code applies)
Complimentory bar pre and post match.
Buffet lunch at half time.
Signed shirt presented by player after game.
2 nights B&B in Glasgow Crowne Plaza
2 return flights

Tickets £5
Draw to be made at Draperstown Celtic Christmas Quiz on Dec 28th in the Market Inn.

The week entailed a mix of high quality coaching from qualified IFA coaches as well as many fun activities which challenged and developed the skills of the children.

On the final day there were competitions to decide on the Penalty King and the Keepy Up King. The competitions were closely fought but the eventual winners were:

• U7 Keepy Up King – Dara O’Kane
• U7 Penalty King – Luke Burns
• U9 Keepy Up King – Logan McCullough
• U9 Penalty King – Aodhan O’Hagan
• U11 Keepy Up King – Peter Armour
• U11 Penalty King – Stuart Drennan

The Umbro players of the week award were difficult decisions but the coaches agreed that the deserving winners were:

• U11 Player of the Week – Paul Donnelly
• U9 Player of the Week – Martin Mackle
• Umbro Merit Award – Dearbhla McCallion

Following the prize giving received an Umbro Pack containing a kit bag, a water bottle and the all important football!!!

Summing up the week the event co-ordinator Brian Hutchinson stated:

What a great success we had this week at Cahore Road. The number of players has increased from the previous years, the weather was good and we didn’t lose any playing time! Thanks to Nutty Krust for the goodie-bags that they provided for everyone.

If you missed out on the Draperstown funweek don’t worry! The Draperstown Celtic Skills Development Centre continues every Saturday throughout the summer at
Cahore Park from 11am at a cost of £2.00 per child. If you require further details please contact the Centre co-ordinator, Paul McCallion on 07841344253.

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This annual pre-season tournament is now a firm fixture on the local football calendar, and with a very competitive spirit shown over the years by all participating teams it has proven to be a great preparation source for all clubs as they commence their new season.

This years tournament will kick-off on Monday 26th July between 2008 winners Newtowne F.C and Irish Intermediate League team Killymoon Rangers. Tuesday27th sees host club Draperstown Celtic with their new management team of Marty McGuigan and Chris Larkin up against progressive Ballymena outfit Broadway Celtic. Wednesday sees Intermediate League’s Dungiven receive a bye unfortunately for the competition  into the next round by virtue of a very late withdrawal of  local opposition. The opening ties conclude onThursday 29th July with the tie of the round when cup holders Magherafelt Sky Blues take on local rivals Tobermore United.

The Semi-Finals wil be played the following Monday 2nd & Tuesday 3rd August,with the Final scheduled on Friday 6th August 2010.

All games will kick-off at 7pm and if level after 90 minutes the game will be decided by a penalty shoot-out.

Monday 26th July: Game A – Newtowne FC 6-0 Killymoon Rangers

Tuesday 27th July: Game B – Draperstown Celtic 1-1 Broadway Celtic *

Wednesday 28th July: Game C – Dungiven p-p Bye

Thursday 29th July: Game D – Magherafelt Sky Blues v Tobermore Utd

Monday 2nd August: SEMI-FINAL (1) Newtowne FC v Draperstown Celtic

Tuesday 3rd August: SEMI-FINAL (2) Dungiven v Winner Game D

Friday 6th August: Winner Semi-Final 1 v Winner Semi-Final 2

Kick off 7pm Sharp at Cahore Playing Fields.

45minutes each way to be decided on a penalty shoot-out in the event of a draw.
All games played under IFA rules.

* Broadway withdrew due to other committments

1st. Weekend in Roganstown Hotel and Country Club : Lyn Kelly

2nd. £100 : Brendan Kidd (jnr)

3rd. £50 : Tiernan McKenna

4th £25 O’Kane’s Chemist voucher : Denise Falls

Thanks to all who bought a ticket. The club greatly appreciates your support.

However, after all the cards were tallied it was the O’Kane brothers, Martin, Seamus and Dessie along with Gary Sargent who were victorious with a fine score of 105 points.

Second place went to the team lead by Packie Farrell along with Dermot Kelly, John McGrogan and Paul McKernan who scored 96 points and claimed their spot as a result of a better back nine.

Third place with also a score of 96 points was the team of F. Cushley, A. Gilmore, M.Bradley and S.McGuckin.

In fourth spot came Kevin and John Conway together with Benny Kidd and John McGinn on 93 points.

The last of the prize winning teams was that of Patrick Comiskey, Packie Kelly, John Hegarty and Gerry Kelly who score 88 points.

The committee of Draperstown Celtic would like to thank all those who took part on the day together with those who sponsored tee boxes. This is one of the club’s major fund-raising events and we are very thankful of the support we receive each year.
Thanks also to Moyola Park Golf Club for the use of the course, and also to the caterers for the excellent meal everyone enjoyed afterwards.

We hope that everyone enjoyed the day and we look forward to seeing you all again next year.

It will the usual mixture of general knowledge, with a music and a picture round thrown in for good measure. We would like to get it started at 9:30 and if you have absolutely nothing better to do, totally bored sitting in the house, nothing worth watching on T.V. then pop in, join a team and pass a couple of hours without having to tax your brain too much.

Admission is £3 per person and everybody is very welcome.

Draperstown Celtic will once again host the annual McGrogan Cup competition, now seen as a very important part of the pre season build up for local teams. Named in the memory of Damian McGrogan, the competition sees 8 teams play in a knock out tournament.

Magherafelt Sky Blues won the tournament last year with a 4-3 victory over Limavady Utd and will hope to repeat their victory this season. All the regular teams will be there; Tobermore Utd, Moyola Park, Magherafelt Sky Blues, Killymoon Rangers, Dungiven, Cookstown Olympic and once Newtowne F.C.

All games are to be played at the Cahore Road playing fields and it gives a good opportunity for local fans to see their team in action and as always, an excellent opportunity for the clubs to get in some competitive match action before the rigors of the season actually kicks off.

Monday 27th July: Game A – Draperstown Celtic 2-1 Tobermore Utd

Tuesday 28th July: Game B – Magherafelt Sky Blues 4-0 Killymoon Rangers

Wednesday 29th July: Game C – Dungiven 0-2 Newtowne FC

Thursday 30th July: Game D – Moyola 0-4 Cookstown Olympic

Monday 3rd August: SEMI-FINAL (1) Draperstown Celtic 0-2 Magherafelt Sky Blues

Tuesday 4th August: SEMI-FINAL (2) Newtowne FC 3-0 Cookstown Olympic

Friday 7th August: Magherafelt Sky Blues v Newtowne FC

Kick off 7pm Sharp at Cahore Playing Fields.

45minutes each way to be decided on a penalty shoot-out in the event of a draw.
All games played under IFA rules.