Glencar/Manorhamilton GAA Club Notes 21/05/2018

Sympathy – Our club members extend heartfelt sympathy to the family of the late Orla Parkinson, Gortnalibbert, Manorhamilton.  Orla was a regular attendee of games involving her children down through the years and her jovial nature and smile endeared her to many.  Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband Scott, children Oisin, Nuala and Olivia and extended family and many friends.  May She Rest in Peace.

Dunnes Bar Division 1 & 2 League – Our Seniors recorded an away win over Fenagh on Saturday evening – a game played without county players (2-22 0-10).  Well done to the team.  Unfortunately, on Division 2 team lost by 4 points to Dromahair in an away fixture on Sunday morning (0-13 to 0-9).

Swan Bar Division 3 Fixtures – Our Division 3 team play Aughawillan at home this Sunday at 12 noon. Please support.

Barna Recycling U15 League Semi-Final – Our U15s play their league semi-final against Mohill in Mohill at 7.30 this Friday the 25th of May.  Please support our underage talent.  Good luck to the boys and their management team.

U11 Blitz – Our U11’s play their 2nd Blitz on next Monday (28th of May) at 7.30 away to St Mary’s.

Club Academy – Our Club Academy for U7s, U9s and U11’s continues on Friday nights.  Venue is weather dependent and will be notified to parents and posted on our Facebook page.  €2 each or €5 max per family.  New players are joining every week so feel free to bring your children along to join in the fun and games.

Leitrim Seniors – Good luck to Gary Hickey, James Rooney and the Leitrim Senior team and management as they take on Roscommon in the Connacht Championship semi-final this Saturday evening at 5.30 in Páirc Seán.

First Holy Communion – We wish all the boys and girls who are due to make their First Holy Communion a Happy and Holy day of celebration with their families and friends.

Senior Ladies – Our Division 2 Ladies side finished their 2018 league campaign with a win at home to Fenagh on Sunday morning last. The girls were comfortable winners on the day. Senior Ladies competitive action now takes a short break for the Leaving Cert exams and will resume in July.

U8/U10 Girls – Coaching sessions in basic Gaelic football skills will be given in a safe and fun environment starting on Wednesday 30th May at 6pm in the Bee Park Manorhamilton.  All girls in this age group are welcome to come along.  Our three coaches are Grainne Rooney, Fidelma Loughlin and Dermot McMorrow and any questions can be directed to Dermot on 086 1768533.

U12 Girls – Training takes place every Saturday morning at 9am at St Clares NS Astro.  Contact Brendan McLaughlin for further information.

U14 Girls – Hard luck to our U14 girls and mentors and congrats to St Mary’s who captured the U14 County title on Friday evening last. In what was an exciting game right to the final whistle the girls worked extremely hard throughout. It’s onwards and upwards for the side who have already qualified for Féile 2018 in Newry, Co Down.

U16/Minor Girls – Training for this group of players has commenced every Saturday morning in the Bee Park at 9am.  Contact Tommy Gallagher or Martin Johnston for further details.

Yearly Lotto – Glencar Manorhamilton GAA Club Yearly Lotto Ticket is now due. The Yearly Lotto ticket costs €50. If anyone would like to purchase or renew their existing ticket please contact Sheila McMorrow on 0863531705 asap.