We of course had our own Frank (Francie) O’Neill here at St Enda’s but on this occasion our senior footballers will attempt to bring another Frank O’Neill home on Monday night when they face Ardboe in the cup competition in memory of the Coalisland native and former Ulster President who passed away in 1984.
A toss of the coin by the Tyrone CCC for venue resulted in home advantage at O’Neills Healy Park with a 7-30pm throw in. We would encourage our members to come out and support our senior footballers.
LOOKING BACK……..
Omagh St Enda’s met Trillick in the first Frank O’Neill cup final in December 1985. The cup named after former Ulster President and lifelong Coalisland gael Frank O’Neill who had passed away in the GAAs centenary year.
The open draw competition first played in 1984 returned in 1985 with this new trophy up for grabs with the profits of any gate receipts used to support the cultural aspect of the association, something that would have pleased Frank.
Division one league winners Trillick eased to a 1-8 to 0-7 win over Omagh at Dunmoyle with the reds flying throughout, although in the last seven minutes the St Enda’s rallied. Gareth Mc Crory went outfield from goals scoring 0-2 and flashing an effort at Joe Mc Grades goal.
Our Team: Gareth Mc Crory, John Mc Quaid, Eddie Duffy,Justin Doherty, Mickey Joe Flanagan, Sean Healy, Kenny Clarkes, Kieran Mc Mahon, Gerry Quinn, Sean Mac Rory, Sean Meyler, Eugene Bradley, Paul Mc Elhatton, Paul Meyler, Paddy Quinn. Subs Aidan O’Neill For Mac Rory, Dee Mc Sorley for P Meyler.
In Omagh’s second final appearance in 1995 it was a Peter Canavan inspired Errigal Ciaran who came through to claim a 2-13 to 0-8 win at Sunny Fintona in the latter part of the year after our boys beat Coalisland in the semi-final in March !
St Enda’s had topped section Four of the round robin series with wins over Dromore, Drumquin and Ardboe, the 0-10 to 1-3 win over the O’Donavan Rossa’s ensured top spot with six points and that last four spot. Errigal, Coalisland and Carrickmore joined them in the last four. Pictured is the 95 squad in the final.
