Aughavas GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

LOTTO – The next lotto draw will take place on St Stephen’s Day 26th December in “the Dugout” at 6pm. If you wish to sponsor a prize for the raffle, please contact any club officer.    If you are still looking for Christmas gift ideas why not buy a yearly lotto ticket for €50 with entry into the lotto draw every fortnight.  Currently, the Jackpot is €9,800.

FUNDRAISING DRAW – Aughavas GAA Fundraising Draw tickets are now for sale. €20 each or a book of three tickets for €50.  1st Prize is €3,000, 2nd Prize €1,000 and 5 Prizes of €100. Please support the draw.  Tickets are available from all Club Officers.

MEETING – A meeting in relation to the Fundraising Draw and issuing of tickets will take place on Thursday night in the clubrooms at 9pm.  We would be grateful if all could make a special effort to attend as this is our main fundraiser for the year.

ST STEPHEN’S DAY CHARITY MATCH – Our annual St Stephen’s day Sean Kiernan Memorial cup charity match will take please at 2pm in Aughavas GAA pitch with the Under 30’s playing the over 30’s.  Please note all players have to be at the pitch at 1.15pm to meet the new Manager before the game.  All proceeds raised will be donated to the Leitrim Association for People with Disabilities (LAPWD).  Please support.

SYMPATHY – We extend our deepest sympathy to the Heslin Family Druminbawn on the death of their mother Mary Heslin Senior.   Mary was vice president of Aughavas GAA Club and a great supporter of both Aughavas and St Joseph’s Ladies.  She will be sadly missed by all. Ar dheis De go raibh a hAnam.

CHRISTMAS WISHES – We would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and a happy and healthy 2018.

Leitrim Gaels GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

2018 Calendars  –  2018 Leitrim Gaels calendars celebrating the fantastic year of 2017 from School’s football, Underage to Seniors and also our fantastic supporters and how you helped turn the village purple and green in 2017. Available in the Garage. Limited stock €10

Underage DVDs – Under 13 and 17 county final DVD’s are available to purchase from Bernie Goldrick or Mark Chandler. Relive the success of our underage teams over the Christmas.

Scor – Well done to our Figure dancers Nicola, Lauren, Kayla, Willow, Anna and Ruby and to our Solo Singer Johnny who all proudly represented the club in the Scór an nOg Leitrim Co. Finals in Ballinamore on Sunday last.

Race Night – Leitrim Gaels annual race night is set to take place on Saturday 27th January 2018. This is the clubs biggest fundraiser of the year. Horses are now on sale from club members. Anyone wishing to sponsor a race should contact Mark Chandler or any committee member.

Player Pathway – The Player Pathway has been launched recently and the club is seeking members for Underage committee nominations. If you have any questions please contact any committee member.

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 is looking for stewards to do marshalling on the day and volunteers for registration and timekeeping. All are welcome to participate.

Club Meeting – Club meeting to be held on Friday 29th December at 9pm in the clubhouse. All welcome to attend.

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 out in the club over the past 12 months it is much appreciated and will hopefully continue into 2018.

Melvin Gaels GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

Community “Stroll” in Aid of St Vincent de Paul – At 11am on St Stephen’s Day everyone is invited Run, Walk or Stroll from the Community Centre, Kinlough around the  Barr Road and return to the Centre. All players, young and not so young and all club members are as asked to come along and join in. Proceeds in aid of the Local Vincent de Paul. Suggested donation €5. Refreshments afterwards.

Scór na nÓg – Well Done and a big “Thank You” to Hannah Feeley who represented Melvin Gaels in Scor na nOg in Ballinamore. Hannah did a lovely recitation of Ireland’s Child. Thank you to all who offered to participate and hopefully next year we will have more Melvin Gaels representatives.

Club Merchandise – Club merchandise is available from Club Treasurer, Katherine Williams. Kids jerseys, Adult jerseys and Rain Jackets.   Gloves are also available. Contact Katherine at 0872870086.

National Club Draw – The National Club Draw tickets are now on sale. This Draw is an opportunity for our club to raise much-needed funds. Melvin Gaels will retain all the proceeds raised through the sale of our tickets and all national prizes are provided by Ard Chomhairle. There are now 20 amazing prizes on offer, with the top prize of a new car!

We will also have a local draw done in advance of the national draw for any tickets sold by Melvin Gaels.

Local Prizes
1. Hamper worth €100
2. Fuel Voucher worth €50
3. Melvin Gaels Rain jacket worth €50

Tickets are €10 – Get in touch with any committee member, message us on here or contact 0872870086.

50/50 Draw – Congratulations to Hugh Quinn, Cliffoney who won €302 in last week’s 50/50   Draw. Get your ticket now for this week’s draw.

Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

St. Stephen’s Day Walk – We are organising the annual St. Stephen’s Day Walk in the woods in Glenfarne at 12noon. All donations on the day go towards the underage in the Club. All support would be greatly appreciated. Anyone willing to help to steward or in any way possible on the day please contact Éilis McGourty.

Sympathy – The club extends its deepest sympathy to the Keaney family, Brockagh on the death of Rose Audini, London and to Oliver Fitzpatrick and family Manorhamilton on the death of Oliver’s brother Martin. May their gentle souls rest in peace.

Function – We will hold our annual awards night on Friday 29th December in Ketty’s at 10pm. We will hold a table quiz on the night to raise funds for the club. All players, members and supporters and their families are welcome to attend what promises to be a good night of entertainment and fun.

Christmas Wishes – We wish all our members and footballers a happy and peaceful Christmas.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

Condolences – Kiltubrid GAA community wishes to sympathise with the McKiernan family Drumaweel on the death of Kathleen Smyth Ballyduff, Ballinamore aunt of Mary McKiernan. May her soul rest in peace.

Sponsors – Thanks to Cormac Rodgers of Sign Warehouse who sponsored training tops to our U6 to U10 Boys team recently.

Scór na nÓg – Well done to the club team that took part in the Scór na nÓg county final in Ballinamore on Sunday 17th of December! The team performed well in the competition.

Volleyball Winners – Well done Cian Gibbons, Diarmuid MacThiarnan and Peter Winters who won the All Ireland Schools Senior Final today with Drumshanbo Voc School. Great to have all Ireland winners within the club!

Calling all poker players – There is a fundraiser for the club taking place over the Christmas. This event takes place in the Lakeside Tavern on December 28th at 9:30. Make sure to show up for a great night’s Craic and a chance to win some money to help pay for the Christmas presents.

St Stephen’s Day Charity Game – Our annual Charity game is taking place on the 26th (St. Stephens Day). This year we have changed the theme to our more experienced players taking on our younger players. This year we are donating all the money from this event to the Simon Community. This is a great cause that we are hoping to have big support for. So please let’s have big numbers to support the elderly and the youth of the club in this epic battle.

Seasons Greetings – Finally we want to wish all our supporters, friends and neighbours a very Merry Christmas from all at the club!

St Mary’s Kiltoghert GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

SCÓR NA NÓG COUNTY FINAL – Well done to our 24 St. Mary’s participants who competed so brilliantly at the Leitrim Scór na nÓg County Final on Sunday. The hard work paid off because everyone that performed did so superbly.

We came away with four titles including The Figure Dancing consisting of Emma Morgan, Áine Morgan, Nicole Glancy, Grace Duignan, Rhianna Ward, Kaneisha Beirne, Sienna Beirne and Amelia Zawadzka. Recitation: Michael Connorton. Ballad Group: Ava Brogan, Roisin Noone, Elsie Harman, Eleanor Smith and Rionach Nic Conmara and finally The Instrumental Music Group consisting of Ava Brogan, Roisin Noone, Emer Kavanagh and Niamh Kavanagh.  Well done also to Kathy Butler who acted as Bean an Tí on the day, Kathy did an excellent job, putting the young contestants at ease and keeping the shown running to time. A big thank you to Laura and Claire Crossan also for all their hard work, time and dedication in ensuring that all participants are well rehearsed for Scór each year.

Michael and the three winning groups will go on to represent Leitrim at the Connacht Scór na nÓg Final in Claremorris on Sunday 14th January.

SANTA VISITS THE CLUBHOUSE – Once again Santa’s visit to the Clubhouse was a great success. A lot of work goes into organising the big day and thanks so much to everyone who helped in any way.  Most of all thanks to you the parents and children for coming out in huge numbers and making this such an enjoyable evening. Special thanks to Santa also who listened to all sorts of requests for the big day, we’re sure he won’t disappoint.

LOTTO – Lotto results in the week ending 9th December:

There was no lotto winner.

Numbers drawn: 8,9,13 & 18
Names drawn. Paddy Duffy, C/O Paddy’s, John Moran, Cornaslieve, Joe Prior, Sligo, Padraig Corrigan, Croghan, Tom Daly, Summerhill

Smart Lotto Winner Seamus Reilly

Play our Smart Lotto on line by clicking on http://bit.ly/StMarysKiltoghert Tickets cost €2 and the Jackpot currently stands at €10,000

CLUB GEAR – If you are looking for something special for the football fans in your life this Christmas call into The Magnet who have a large selection of St. Marys Jerseys, shorts and training tops.

OSKARS DVD’S FOR SALE – You can now purchase a DVD of our recent night at The OsKaRs for €10.  They will be on sale in the following locations: Kieran’s Pharmacy, Ciaran Reynolds Butchers, Mulvey’s House of Gifts, Keaneys, Gerard Anthony Menswear, Paddy’s Bar & The Arch Bar, Jamestown. You can also order from Joe 0872385644 or Paula 0872480670 or any committee member.

BERNARD MURRAY 5K MEMORIAL RUN/WALK – The Club will hold a 5K memorial run/walk on Saturday 30th December at 12.30pm in memory of the late Bernard Murray. Registration from 11am at the clubhouse.  Please save the date in your diary and come out and make it a really special event for Bernard.  All proceeds raised will go to one of the many charities that Bernard was involved in.

SOCIAL NIGHT – We are having a get together in The Barrelstore on Friday 29th December at approx 9pm where we will hold the raffle from the OsKaRs Sponsorship Cards….1st prize: 2 Tickets for All Ireland Football Final 2018, 2nd Prize: 2 Tickets for All Ireland Hurling Final 2018 and 3rd Prize: 1-night break at Titanic Hotel, Belfast.  This promises to be a great night and a chance to catch up with friends and family home for Christmas.  It’s also a chance for all the actors and actresses to meet up again.

MERRY CHRISTMAS – As 2017 draws to a close, may we wish all our members, players, administrators, supporters and their families wherever in the world you may be a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year and extend a special Thank You to all for your contribution to Naomh Mhuire Kiltoghert during the year. We look forward to 2018 with great hope and anticipation after what has been a very positive and enjoyable year for the club both on and off the pitch. We also said goodbye to some great Club people during the year and they and their families are very much in our thoughts especially at Christmas time.

THANK YOU – Thanks to Claire, John, Donal, Willie and all the staff at The Leitrim Observer for their continued coverage and support of our club throughout the year.  It is very much appreciated.  Looking forward to your continued support in 2018.

LEITRIM GAA AWARDS – Congratulations to Tom Guckian who has won the Jim Lynch Hall of Fame Award, Micheal McWeeney on winning the Senior County Player of the year, Paul Keaney, County U16 Player of the Year and James Glancy, County Hurler of the Year. They will receive their Awards at the Awards night on Saturday, February 4th.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

Leitrim u21 Championship Final – Commiserations to the Fenagh/Gortletteragh team who lost put to St Manachans in Saturday’s u21 final on a scoreline of 1.08 to 1.11. They finished strongly but were just unable to get the vital scores to win or to take the game to extra time. Congratulations to St Manchan’s.
Lotto – Fenagh St Caillins latest lotto draw took place on Sunday night last. There was no winner of the €2000 jackpot. Winner of €20 in the draw for yearly ticket holders was Adam Gill, €20 winners on the night were Shannon Kilkenny, Paddy Gaffney and Ray Tubman. The next draw takes place on St Stephen’s Night in Majella’s Bar when there will be extra prizes to be one for Christmas.
Congratulations – Well done to Senior player Diarmuid McHugh on winning a Connacht Inter-firms title with Vistamed. It’s been a busy few weeks for Diarmuid following his marriage to Eimear in November. He’s obviously been working on his scoring also as he chipped in with a goal in the closing stages of the game. He could be looking at a move into the forward line in 2018. Congratulations also to the Beirne family from Mohill on winning the title of Ireland’s fittest family.
Indoor GAA/PE – training for boys continues in the Fenagh Handball Alley on Tuesdays. Boys born in 2011 or more recently (U6s) but in primary school can attend from 6:30 until 7:10.Those born in 2008, 2009 or 2010 (U9s) are there from 7:15 until 8:05.


National Club Draw 2018 – Members of the Fenagh St Caillins Club will be calling to houses in the Parish with tickets for the National Club Draw over the next week or so. All the proceeds of tickets sold by the Club are retained by the Club and will help with the day to day running of all Club facilities and activities during 2018. The tickets cost €10 each and as always your continued support is very much appreciated.
Christmas Wishes – Fenagh St Caillins GAA Club would like to wish all our club members, our players, young and not so young and all our supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Thanks to you all for your support, commitment and dedication during 2017 and continuing into 2018.

Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir – On behalf of all at Cumann Béal an Átha Moir SeánUí hEislin we would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Christmas and thank you for the support you have given us throughout the year.

AGM Date for the Diaries – Our 2017 AGM will take place on Saturday the 30th of December at 1600 in the club rooms

Scór na nÓg – Well done to Isabelle McAllister who performed in the solo singing and was very unlucky not to take the County title in a very competitive group which was won by Mohill. Our other two acts were unable to perform due to the change of date. Thanks to them for putting in the preparation and to Lorraine Sweeney for her musical help. Next up is the county quiz taking place on Sunday 7th of January, we will have a team taking part. Colin Smyth Ballyduff was part of our quiz team last year and we sympathise with him on the death of his Granny Kathleen Smyth who was buried last Sunday RIP. Sympathy to all the Smyths and extended family.

Referee Positions – The County Board would like to recruit new referees in 2018.If this is something that is of interest to you this is a great opportunity to get involved with full training provided. Anyone interested in trying it out please contact Chairman Michael Quinn.

Christmas Lotto – Folks don’t forget our Christmas Lotto will be on in Smyths this Thursday the 21st of December with €800 in prizes plus the jackpot up for grabs as always, this is a great night’s craic with spot prizes and refreshments also

Club Lotto Monday 18/12/2017

Numbers Drawn No’s: 4 0 7 6 1 2 3 5

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Lotto ar Dé Luan seo caite. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an oíche:

House Draw €40: Philip Farrelly

Kindly sponsored: Marge McLoughlin.

€40 each – Sophie Hyland, Rathmines. Laura Cronin, Killaneen. Michael Dolan, Corratillon. Declan McArdle, Kinawley

Glencar/Manorhamilton GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

Merry Christmas – Season’s greetings to all who represent and support our club. We extend good wishes and sincere thanks to John Connolly, Philip Rooney and Willie Donnellan in the Leitrim Observer for all their coverage of our games during 2017.

Match for Mark – Please keep St Stephen’s Day free as we will join up with our friends in St Mary’s GAA Club Sligo for our Match For Mark in the memory of the late Mark Rooney who represented both clubs. The theme this year is Linking the Ages. At 1pm St Mary’s vs Glencar/Manorhamilton (Selection of players from 2007-2017 roughly!!!!). This will then be followed by a short exhibition game where the St Mary’s and Glencar Manor U8, U10 and U12 teams will display their skills for all to see. The finale will see all the “Golden Oldies” dust down their puma kings and battle it out for 30 mins. Refreshments will be available in the clubhouse, with all live horse racing and premiership matches on the TV!!! There will be a bucket collection on the day with all monies raised going to charity. Last year’s game was a fantastic occasion and we hope to see you all again this year.

Leitrim Senior Club Hurler of the Year – Our club is delighted and honoured that Kevin Clerkin has been chosen as the Leitrim Senior Club Hurler of the Year. Kevin’s talent is recognised throughout the county and beyond and this award is a glowing testament to that. He had a fantastic season for Cluainín Iomaint and the Leitrim Hurlers which involved a memorable outing in Croke Park for the Lory Meagher Cup Final. Comhghairdeas leat a Caoimhín.

Lotto – Our last Lotto draw took place in Biddy’s Bar. Numbers drawn were 1, 6, 12, 28. There was no winner of the jackpot of €2,800. Five consolation prizes went to Carla Nealon (Yearly Ticket), Ryan Feely C/O Declan Feely, Margaret McDermott Manorhamilton, Mark Usher Enniskillen and Felim Gurn Manorhamilton. Many thanks to everybody for their continued support. The jackpot now stands at €2,875 and we will also have some extra prizes for our Christmas Draw taking place this Saturday 23 September in SuperValu.

Sympathy – Our club extends deepest sympathy to the Miney family following the passing of Gabriel Miney, Amorset, Manorhamilton. May He Rest in Peace.

Christmas Cheer at our Academy – We were reminded again last Friday night of how VERY, VERY Special our Academy is when Santa visited to give each child a small gift in recognition of all their hard work throughout the season. This is undoubtedly one of our favourite events of the year. It is so rewarding for us to watch the children grow and blossom in our care. Thank you to all the parents and coaches who make this possible. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER and long may an occasion like this last.

National Club Draw Tickets – The club has an allocation of National Club Draw tickets. 20 Fantastic prizes on offer with first prize a car. Tickets which cost only €10 are available from Phil Flynn or Collette Fox. All prizes are provided by Croke Park and all monies raised from this draw are retained by the club so please support.

Ireland’s Fittest Family – Congrats to the Beirne Family on winning Ireland’s Fittest Family. They were a credit to Mohill and Leitrim.

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 18/12/2017

Texas Hold Em – There will be a Texas Hold Em Poker night in the Clubhouse on Thursday, December 28th. It’s €20 to play and there’s a €10 buy back. Start time is at 8pm sharp and you can register from 7.30pm. Refreshments will be served on the night and all are welcome!
Charity Game – We will be holding a charity game in our Club Grounds on St Stephens’s day at 2pm – all adult players past and present are welcome and proceeds raised on the day will go to the North West Hospice. So come along and enjoy some festive fun and refreshments will be served afterwards. Anyone interested in playing should contact Trevor Howard in advance of the big day on 087 8677206
Club Draw – Tickets 2018 Tickets for the 2018 Club Draw are currently available from Club members and once again for just €20 you are guaranteed entry in all 12 monthly draws. Meanwhile, the Christmas Club Draw will take place in the Copper Still on St Stephen’s night – usual prizes plus a few extra! Always a great night so make sure you get along and all are welcome.
Referees – Leitrim GAA are currently looking for new referees. If you are interested in representing the club as the man in the middle, contact Kevin Mallon on 086 3048757 and arrangements can be made for completion of the Foundation level course.
Membership – Membership for 2018 is now open – Adult Playing Membership (which includes Gym access – Ladies, Men and Mothers and Others)) is €100 (€40 for Students), Non-playing members – €20, and non-playing membership (with gym access fee) – €100. Membership can be paid to Brian Mallon or Damien Mc Guinness.
Season’s Greetings – We’d like to take this opportunity to wish a very happy Christmas to all of our members, supporters and sponsors and to thank you all for your support during the year.

Cloone GAA Club Notes 13/12/2017

Come Dine With Me – Our ‘Come Dine With Me’ was once again a huge success on Saturday night December 2nd with over 180 people attending. The meal, as usual, was of the highest standard and a credit to all the providers. Following the meal, we had entertainment of the best with a host of local talent. We had music from the Donohue brothers Brian and Cathal, and the McNamara brothers Colm and Kevin. Then we had multiple All Ireland winners, the Kellegher family from Annaughmacooleen, with Tara Saoirse, and Tiernan. We also had a seriously talented group of dancers from the Roisin Kennedy School of Dancing Mohill. Following the entertainment, the club made a presentation to All Ireland Champion saxophone player Tiernan Kellegher to mark his All Ireland success earlier in the year. The club would like to thank sincerely all the entertainers, the willing hosts without whom the night would not have been such a success. Also to the people who sponsored spot prizes, the club is very grateful. To dial a chef who provided the excellent food, and to the many volunteers who got the Centre ready and of course the tidy up afterwards we say a sincere thank you. Another great night for the club.

LOTTO – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot at the weekend. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 14, 26, and the following were winners in the draw. € 50, Elaine Tiernan, Annaughmaconway Cloone, € 30, Noleen Casey Drumdarkin Cloone, € 30 John Keenan Bornacoola. The next lotto draw will take place on Saturday, December 23rd with a jackpot of € 4,500.00. It would be a nice Christmas present and sure who knows history could repeat itself. Your support is much appreciated

Aughawillan GAA Club Notes 13/12/2017

Aughawillan GAA Christmas Draw – Tickets are now on sale for our Annual Christmas Draw, with €8,000 of prizes to give away and a first prize of €5000 this is one of the best local Christmas Draws around. Please support the draw by buying a ticket for €20 or 3 for €50.  Tickets will also be available online, check our Facebook page for more details.  The draw will take place in the Viking Lounge on Saturday 6th January.
 
AGM –  Aughawillan GAA held their AGM on Sunday last in the clubrooms, Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer gave detailed reports to those present outlining the various activities and developments both on and off the field throughout the year.  Thanks were given to all those who gave of their time and commitment throughout the year to ensure the continued success of the club.  All our generous sponsors and supporters were thanked for their continued support.  All teams and mentors were thanked for their efforts over the year and wished the best of luck in the year ahead.  All deceased members of the parish were remembered, especially the recently deceased Tommie Flynn who contributed so much to the club over the years.  Congratulations to all new members of the committee and a welcome return to the continuing officers.  President : Oliver Plunkett, Vice Presidents: Patsy Prior, Pappy Plunkett, Frank Darcy and Christy Creamer, Chairman: Michael Quinn, Vice Chairman: Declan McGovern, Secretary: Morgan Quinn, Assistant Secretary: Gerard McGovern, Treasurer: Jerome Quinn, Assistant Treasurer: Aisling Maguire, Registrar: Micheal Flanagan, Assistant Registrar:  Ciaran Gilheany, PRO:  Niamh Kelly, Assistant PRO/Cultural Officer: Devin Quinn,  Additional Members of Executive:  Gerard McGovern, Aisling Maguire, Pat Flanagan, Gene Maguire, Paul Bohan, John Mannion, Damien Gilheany and PJ McNiff.  Players REP and Coaching Officer will be decided at the first executive meeting.  Ladies REP Pauline Gilheany, Sinead Quinn, Maeve Quinn.  Underage mentors will be appointed at an underage meeting in the new year.
 
Aughawillan GAA Christmas Poker Classic – Aughawillan GAA will be holding their Annual Christmas Poker Classic on Friday 29th December in The Ballymac Inn.  50/50 prize money.  Entry fee €20, €5 buyback. Refreshments will be served on the night.  Start time 9.30pm  
Club Lotto –  Next draw will be held in Shortt’s Pub on Wednesday 13th December.  New Jackpot €1,400.
 
New Arrival – Congratulations to Daniel and Paula Sneyd on the recent birth of their baby boy Sean.  
Corraleehan Parish Walk – Corraleehan Parish Walk continues each Thursday night at 8.30pm from Corraleehan Church. Community spirit, health, fitness, whatever your goals we will be happy to see you, everyone welcome.