Coaching Positions Available!

Durham Emmets are inviting applications for coaching positions with the Senior Men's team and Senior Ladies team. Interested candidates should contact Aidan Murphy at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or text/call (613) 876 6059. We need a fitness trainer, selector(s), and coach for both teams. Ideally the candidates would have GAA experience, good football knowledge and in the case of fitness trainer, up-to-date knowledge of training and fitness techniques; however, all applicants will be considered.

Please contact before March 5th so we can have coaching structures in place for the upcoming football season, scheduled to start in May.

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Introducing your new Executive

Ladies Championship Winners 2011

Team: Shantal (Chippy) Brown, Brianne Rafter, Trish Shaw, Sara Julien, Kristi Alcorn, Ally Fox, Amanda Irwin, Caroline Murphy,  Alannah Wakefield, Erika Healy, Lorraine White, Heather Woodard,  Sarah Gowdy, Tracey Lyng, Maria Flannagan, Shannon Bentham. Manager:  Elaine Mealiffe

Scorers:  Caroline Murphy 1-1, Tracey Lyng 2-1, Lorraine White 0-2, Ally Fox 0-1, Heather Woodard 1-0.

1st half: Tracey Lyng – goal, Tracey Lyng – point, Caroline Murphy – goal, Ally Fox – point,
Tracey Lyng - goal.

2nd Half: Lorraine White – point, Lorraine White – point, Heather Woodard – Goal, Caroline Murphy - point.

Durham Ladies entered into the final giving their opponents St. Mikes the respect they deserved expecting a very competitive and challenging match. Even though a few key senior players such as Erinn Lynch and Ashley Visser were missing from the squad there was a calm confidence in the side knowing they had the talent to compete and challenge for the title. Manager Elaine Mealiffe’s message was clear, ignore the occasion, focus on your abilities, compete until the game is over, work for each to the finish line. In true Durham spirit, the team, captained by Ally Fox delivered such a performance. Durham got off to a great start with the first move up the pitch resulting in a quick goal for Tracey Lyng. From then the battle was on. The flow of the game was not a constant back and forth from end to end but rather we saw each team getting bogged down in their own halves for good periods of time.

Durham’s back line  had their hands full in dealing with St. Mikes tactics but determined rookie Brianne Rafter did a fantastic job neutralizing St. Mikes roaming full back. Our back  line was steadied by veteran Trish Shaw  while rookie Sara Julian rose to the job at hand.  Captain Ally Fox was the driving force from the center full back line, flanked by solid performances from Amanda Irwin and Kristi Alcorn.

Our tenacious midfield of Caroline Murphy and Alannah Wakefield provided us with the perfect combination of determination, skill and passion and was the key in our ability to affect the impact of St. Mikes midfield.

The combination of Murphy, Fox and Lorraine White in the middle of the pitch proved to be a vital trio.  It was from their work together that we gained composure and launched our attacks.   Great movement and support from half forwards Erika Healy and Heather Woodard opened up the St. Mikes half back line and allowed us the space we needed to march forward.   Once the ball reached the determined corner forward Sarah Gowdy there was always going to be the threat of an affective play happening.

Tracey Lyng at full forward never disappointed when in possession of the ball. Always putting the keeper and full backs under pressure and our leading scorer with 2-1 on the day. Corner forward Maria Flanagan was relentless with her tackling and support play as was Shannon Bentham who,  upon entering the game made a significant catch which resulted in significant score.  Lorraine White as always, provided Durham with two points from play at to help steady the nerves.  Caroline Murphy scored a penalty after Lyng was fouled in the area, and a point from play in the first half. Ally Fox once again produced a score from one of her trademark attacking runs from the half back line. And Heather Woodard rounds out the scorers of the day  getting goal on the St. Mikes goal line in the second half which proved to be a significant boost to the Durham Ladies.

All in all, a true team performance and focus and determination thru to the final whistle is what produced the win for Durham.

Congratulations Ladies on your 4th Championship title and all the best as you challenge for the final piece of silverware for the season in the League cup on Sept 18th.

Ladies Championship Draw 2011

For the ladies championship for 2011, the draw is as follows:

Durham Emmets receive bye into the semi-finals.
 
August 14th (1:30pm, Small Field) - Brampton Roger Casements vs Michael Cusacks in a playoff game for 4th place
 
August 21st - Durham Robert Emmets vs winner of Brampton/Michael Cusacks
August 21st - St. Mikes vs Ottawa Gaels.
 
August 28th  (3:00pm, Big Field) - Ladies Final