1911 Fixtures that were set for the new year of 1911 as documented in the Connacht Tribune of December 17, 1910; Page: 3. The following draws were arranged for Sunday 8th January, 1911: Hurling Claregalway v Derrydonnell, and Oranmore v. Castlegar; Mr. J. Walsh to referee both matches. The AGM of the Derrydonnell Hurling Club took place on the 29th January 1911. The: Connacht Tribune of 4th February 1911 gives an account of it. Derrydonnell H. C. The annual meeting was held after the practice match on Sunday evening, all Gaels young and old, from the district being present. The meeting was specially called for the election of officers for the coming year. It was decided to get the club affiliated, and members were requested not to delay with their usual yearly subscription. The following officers were elected unanimously: - President, Mr. Tim Murray; vice-president, Mr. Ml Joyce; captain, Patk Keane; vice-captain, Wm Higgins; treasurer; Mr. Andy Keane; secretary, Mr. John Ruane. Committee: M. Fahy, M. Kennedy. M. Freeney. P. Henehan. R. Higgins, together with the above officers – J Ruane, sec. The Connacht Tribune of May 6, 1911, Page 8 reported on the match of April 30th Two hurling matches were played off at Renmore on Sunday in the presence of a large concourse of people. The Emmets from the city crossed camáns with Claregalway and a fine exposition of the game ensued. A draw resulted, each team having scored four points, and this is just a proper indication of the closeness of the match, which was played with excellent spirit and science throughout. Derrydonnell subsequently met with St. Patricks, but the city representatives in this game appeared to be outclassed. However in face of great odds, they made a brilliant show, but all the same Derrydonnell deserved to win even by a margin of 4 goals 3 points to 1 goal. The May 6th 1911 Connacht Tribune, Page 8, recorded two tournaments taking place in aid of different causes that the Derrydonnell team attended or were to attend. Turloughmore Tournament In consequence of the great rainfall on Sunday, the tournament was postponed until Sunday week, May 21st. Castlegar, Claregalway and Derrydonnell sent on their teams, but under the heavy downpour of rain, play could not take place. Representatives also attended from Abbeyknockmoy, Athenry and Corofin. All Gaels are requested to attend at Turloughmore and support the worthy object for which the tournament has been organised namely, the cause of the political prisoners. Oranmore Hurling Club A G.A.A. tournament will be held in Oranmore on the 21st May 1911, in aid of the 12
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