Leitrim Gaels GAA Club Notes 20/12/2018

Leitrim Community Facilities – The Leitrim Community Facilities National Lottery Scheme has completed another year and a draw will be held on after Mass on Sunday 23rd December in St Josephs Hall for all paid up members. There will 12 x €100 prizes, Committee members will call on those who pay cash or cheque for membership for the next 12 months. Any person who would like to join the scheme can contact Joseph Guckian or Willie Donnellan or any committee member. The cost is €10 per month. The scheme is run to raise funds to pay outstanding loans on Leitrim Gaels Community Field and St Joseph’s Centre. The total of the loan outstanding of approximately €95,000.

Merry Christmas – We wish all our members, supporters and sponsors a very happy and peaceful Christmas and prosperous new year. Many thanks to anyone who helped in the club over the past 12 months it is much appreciated and will hopefully continue into 2019.

Club Meeting – Club meeting to be held on this Friday 21st December at 7pm in the clubhouse. All welcome to attend.

Well Wishes – The club wishes of own Noeleen Geoghegan who has joined the county executive as assistant treasurer, best of luck to her in the role.

National Draw – The National draw tickets are on sale locally, they cost €10 each with fantastic prizes. This is one of our main Fundraising events and all proceeds goes towards the cost of running the club. We very much appreciate your support.

Underage Presentation – Underage presentation will take place first weekend January in the Clubhouse, exact date and time to be confirmed.

Membership – Membership is now due and there will be a registration weekend coming up. All members paid up before 31st March 2019 will have full voting rights.

Pitch Closure – The community field pitch and training area is closed until further notice to allow for maintenance work to be carried out..

5k Run/Walk – 5K Run/Walk in aid of the IHCPT on St Stephens Day, race starts at 12 sharp. Registration is from 10.30am to 11.40am at St Joseph’s Hall, Leitrim Village. The organising committee are looking for stewards to do marshalling on the day and volunteers for registration and timekeeping. All are welcome to participate.

Sympathy – The club wishes to extend their deepest sympathy to the Mc Nulty Family, Annabradican, Kilclare on the sad passing of Lizzie Jane. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.