Glencar/Manorhamilton GAA Club Notes 27/12/2017

Thank You, Jimmy – Jimmy Holohan recently retired from his position as Games Promotion Officer with Leitrim GAA. As a thank you to Jimmy, the Glencar Manorhamilton GAA Club and St Clare’s Comprehensive School both made presentations to him for his many years of service to students and club members. Jimmy’s bubbling personality endeared him to all the young people in our club area who took a great interest in the GAA as a result of his efforts. We wish Jimmy well in his retirement and again thank him for his contribution to our club over two decades.

Leitrim GAA U20 Trials – Eligible players are asked to please take note that Leitrim Under 20 Inter County Trials will take place on Sunday the 14th of January and Sunday January 21st at 11am in the Leitrim GAA Centre of Excellence.  If players have any questions please contact Joe Cox on 087 2625571.

Lotto – Sincere thanks to Bank of Ireland, Manorhamilton who sponsored a Hamper to the value of €100 for our Christmas Lotto Draw.

Sympathy – Our club extends deepest sympathy to the McKiernan family following the passing of Joe McKieran, McDermott Terrace, Manorhamilton and to Oliver and Kathleen Fitzpatrick Manorhamilton following the passing of Oliver’s brother Martin in Claremorris, Co Mayo.  May They Rest in Peace.

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.

Aughawillan GAA Club Notes 27/12/2017

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 €5,000. 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.

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 buy back. Refreshments will be served on the night.  Start time 9.30pm  
 
Club Lotto – Next draw will be held in Taibharne an Bhainc on Wednesday 27th December.  New Jackpot €1,500.
 
Comhbhrόn – Aughawillan GFC would like to express their deepest sympathies to Colleen, Donal, Devin, Meghan and Aisling Quinn and extended family members on the recent death of Tom McManus, Chicago. Ar dheis Dé go riabh a anam. 
 

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.

Christmas Wishes – Aughawillan GAA would like to wish all members, players and supporters a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. We thank you for the part you played in running the club during 2017 and look forward to your continued support in 2018.

St Mary’s Kiltoghert GAA Club Notes 27/12/2017

BERNARD MURRAY 5K MEMORIAL RUN/WALK – We ask all club members and friends to please come out and run/walk in memory of the late Bernard Murray this Saturday 30th December. Bernard was a wonderful club and community man, heavily involved in many clubs and organisations in the Community, all of whom we hope can join us on the 30th. It will be an opportunity for everyone to come together as one to remember Bernard. All money raised will go to a charity Bernard was involved in. Registration from 11am at St Mary’s clubhouse, Start time 12.30pm

SOCIAL NIGHT – We are having a get together in The Barrelstore this 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.

OSKARS DVD’S FOR SALE – There are still a few DVD’s of our recent night at The OsKaRs on sale for €10.  They can be purchased from the following: 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.

HAPPY NEW YEAR – 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.

Mohill GAA Club Notes 26/12/2017

Dinner Dance – The Club will hold The Presentation and Awards Night On January 20 In Lough Rynn Castle, starting with a reception at 7pm. This will be a great night, celebrating our many and various achievements during 2017, the tickets are flying out so get your order in as soon as possible  Tickets are a mere €25.

Observer Staff – We thank John Connolly and the staff of the Observer for their help and courtesy during 2017 and wish them all a happy and successful 2018

Management and players – We wish Padraic Davis, his team, and his players a Happy New Year. The team brought great jubilation to the town when they won the Senior County Final in October. Mohill also won the Under 21 Championship, the Senior and Junior Leagues and underage competitions with boys and girls. We would love more of the same in 2018

National GAA Draw – Tickets for this draw are on sale locally for €10. There are some great prizes all donated by GAA Headquarters which include a car, All Ireland Hurling and football packages, Great shopping vouchers. The Club is hoping to make big improvements in the Park this year which will be to the benefit to all the community, so be generous and buy a ticket or maybe two.

AGM – Our AGM takes place in the Clubrooms on January 5th

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 22/12/2017

Calling all poker players –There is a fundraiser for the club taking place over the Christmas. This event takes place in the Lakeside Tavern in 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.

Gortletteragh GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

Under 21 Final – Fenagh Gortletteragh took the field for the fourth year in a row in the Under 21 A Final hoping to cap the year off with a trophy. Old rivals St Manchan’s were the opposition and thanks to a fisted goal by Keith Beirne they held sway at halftime. The lads threatened to mount their trademark comeback when Riordan O’Rourke goaled late on but despite some last-gasp efforts, Manachan’s held on for a 1-11 to 1-08 win and disappointment for our lads. Having lost the last three finals in the grade was a blow but these lads have shown remarkable grit and have a never say die attitude that was evident in Pairc Seán last weekend. They are a credit to their families and their clubs and no doubt they will be back again as they continue their careers with club and county. Well done to the entire panel for their efforts and to their mentors Tom, Bobby, Sean and Paul.

SANTAS vs ELVES – A brilliant festive football spectacle is down for decision in Gortletteragh GAA grounds on St Stephens Day as a team of Santas take on their Elf counterparts. Following the success of last year’s big match where the Santas emerged victorious following a penalty shootout, the Elves are ready to reclaim bragging rights for 2018.  Players of past and present are welcome to take sides in the battle and join in on the day. Throw in is at 2pm. Admission is optional. All proceeds go towards University Hospital Galway Oncology Unit. All parishioners are encouraged to come along and show their support.

Nollaig Shona – We would like to wish all players, supporters, parishioners, sponsors, and anybody connected with the club whether at home or away a very happy Christmas and peaceful, prosperous New Year.

Aughawillan GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

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 €5,000 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.

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 – Lotto Results for held in Shortt’s Pub on Wednesday 13th December. Numbers drawn were: 1, 7, 9, 16. No Jackpot Winners. €20 winners: 1. Sean Donegan, Drumcoura, 2. Seamus Flynn, Ballinamore, 3. Geraldine Flynn, Aughnasheelin, 4. Patsy McGovern, Corlough, 5.  Cait Kennedy, Gorvagh, 6.Niamh Flanagan, Garadice, 7. Kieran Mitchell, 8. David Kells, Newtowngore, 9. Mary Wrynn, Gorvagh, 10. Caoimhe Prior, Drumrielly, 11. Bridie & Christy McGovern, 12. Louise Prior, Glenonmor, 13. Siomha Quinn, Aughawillan, 14. Sean Prior, Drumrielly.Next draw will be held in Taibharne an Bhainc on Wednesday 27th December.  New Jackpot €1,500.

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.

Christmas Wishes – Aughawillan GAA would like to wish all members, players and supporters a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. We thank you for the part you played in running the club during 2017 and look forward to your continued support in 2018.

Carrigallen GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

Lotto Results – Lotto results for Saturday 16th December lotto numbers 4,13,16,32. The was no jackpot winner. 50 euro winners were , Charlie Mc Cormack, Benji Gilhooly, Sandra Dempsey and John Hunt. Next week draw is in Gorbys. Jackpot €7,300, Team on duty are Rory Harte, Eamon Dolan and Darren Kenny.
Sympathy – We offer our deepest sympathies to  Brian Reilly and the Reilly Family on the death of their mother Mrs Maureen [mary] Reilly  Curraghboy Carrigallen and to Deirdre Connolly and family, Newtowngore and to the Heslin families on the death of their mother Mary Heslin  Druminbawn, Corriga, Aughavas. May they rest in peace
Season’s Greetings – We would like to wish everyone a very happy and peaceful Christmas

Mohill GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

Ireland’s Fittest Family – Congratulations to the Beirne Family who won Ireland’s fittest family on Sunday last. The Club is so proud of the young trio Dearbhaile, Jonathan and Keith all treasured players for Mohill and with the fitness their Dad Michael showed he could line out in 2018 for us. 
National GAA Draw – Tickets for this draw are on sale locally for €10. There are some great prizes all donated by GAA Headquarters which include a car, All Ireland Hurling and football packages, Great shopping vouchers. The Club is hoping to make big improvements in the Park this year which will be to the benefit to all the community, so be generous and buy a ticket or two.
Scór na nÓg – We had a massive input to Scór on Sunday afternoon in Ballinamore. Róisín Kennedy our co-ordinator had dancers, ballad groups, recitations, solo singers, instrumental music and novelty and all the children performed brilliantly. The Club won the all over Club award, solo singing by Amelia Pajek and Novelty by Shane Mayock, Rian Walpole, John Macklin, Cillian Walpole, Saoirse McWeeney, Orla McWeeney, Niamh McNabola and Ava McNabola. They all go forward to The Connacht final in Claremorris on Jan15. We thank all who helped out especially Róisín Kennedy who was our driving force.
 
Awards and Presentation night – The tickets for our annual Presentation and Awards Night in January at Lough Rynn Castle are being taken up quickly so get your order in now as soon as possible and avoid disappointment.
Jordan Tighe – We wish one of our greatest young supporters Jordan Tighe a speedy recovery to full health following a few weeks in Crumlin Children’s Hospital. Jordan was disappointed to miss the Under 21 final but the team did not disappoint him as he kept in touch on Twitter.
Under 21 Champions – Congratulations to St Manchan’s on winning the last Under 21 final for the foreseeable future. Both teams played a very sporting game that was helped enormously by great refereeing from Eamonn O Grady. Keith Keegan was well deserving as man-of-the-match, but every man from both sides gave it their all and the future of Leitrim football looks good at this level. We thank the players of Cloone and Eslin who over the last few years have given their all in every age group.
Stephen Flynn – Congratulations to Stephen Flynn who has been elected to Vice Chairman of the County Board.                     

Cloone GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

Congratulations Enda – We would like to extend our heartiest congratulation to our club member Enda Tiernan on being elected to the position of Leitrim representative on GAA’s Ard Comhairle. Enda a former Cathaoirleach of Cloone GAA and present IT Officer, oversaw many huge developments in the club during his seven years as chairman. Enda was chairman of the club when Cloone GAA won the prestigious A.I.B. ‘Club of the Year Award’ in 2004 and few present will ever forget the presentation ceremony in Croke Park as being a very proud day for the club. Enda as chairman led a team of officials who implemented many huge developments in the club among them the provision of the magnificent lighting system in the park, and the club being the first club and Leitrim being the first County to host a National League game under lights, when Leitrim took on London in the Cloone GAA grounds. Enda has served Leitrim GAA as Connacht Council delegate for the last three years and has been most helpful to many clubs in the county with their clubs structural developments, and has been involved in many developments within the Connacht Council. No doubt Enda will be a very efficient representative for Leitrim on Central Council and we wish him the very best of luck in his new role as he follows in the footsteps of his former near neighbour the late Leo McAlinden who served as Leitrim representative on Central Council for twenty-five years.

HISTORY – Back to a little bit of history again and this time we visit a league game in the Grange when Cloone took on Gortletteragh on March 5th, 1972. Cloone had difficulty fielding a team and were fined £5 for being fifteen minutes late. The stats would indicate that Cloone played well but were beaten 1 06 to 0 6 pts. The team lined out as follows, Paddy Kelly R.I.P., Louis Moran, Gerry Moran, Sean Smith, Kevin Lennon, Peadar Moran, T.P.Lennon R.I.P. Jim McCabe, Damian Brennan, Kieran Brennan, Tommy Derwin R.I.P. Timmy Beirne, Kevin Moran Gerry McGovern, Gerry Tiernan, R.I.P. Sub used Pat Beirne.

Next game in the league of that year was a rousing game against near-neighbours Aughavas played in the Grange on Sunday, March 19th. Cloone had difficulty fielding a team but did manage to get a team on the Pitch four minutes late. Cloone led at the interval by 1 02 to 0 2. On the resumption, Aughavas introduced two substitutes, i.e. the late Frank Reynolds R.I.P. and the late Mickey McGirl R.I.P. and this had a profound bearing on the game as immediately Aughavas scored two goals and a point. Cloone rallied back scored a goal and a point to be followed by an Aughavas point and the stroke of full time scored the levelling point to bring the game to draw 2 04 each. Cloone lined as follows, Paddy Kelly R.I.P., Pat Beirne Gerry Moran, Sean Smith, Louis Moran, Peadar Moran, Jim Harte, Damian Brennan, Jim McCabe, ( 01) Kieran Brennan, (1 0) Timmy Beirne (1 01) Gavin McAlinden, Kevin Moran, Gerry McGovern, ( 01 ) Gerry Tiernan R.I.P. Sub used T.P.Lennon. R.I.P. (01)

HAPPY CHRISTMAS – Cloone GAA would like to extend a very happy Christmas to all its players, members, supporters and to everybody who has supported the club in any capacity during the year, and in particular to everybody who has supported our fundraising ventures throughout the year.

CONGRATULATIONS – Congratulations to St Manchan’s on winning the last Leitrim under 21 championship on Saturday last. To our own Club players, and to Eoin and Darren who were part of the team we say well done on this great achievement. Commiserations to Fenagh-Gortletteragh who provided a great opposition.

Aughnasheelin GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

Lotto Draw Results  –  Noumbers Drawn were 1, 9, 22, 25  –  House Draw  Damien Flynn  –  Sponsored Draw Smyths  Joe McGirl  –  Lotto Monthly Draw  Yearly Ticket Aidan Rudden,  –  €25 Michael Domican, Josh McGovern, Alan Banks, Philip Roddy,  Gerry Smith.
Our Special Christmas Lotto will take place in Ossies on Saturday, December 23rd with loads of extra Prizes  –  make sure to have your ticéidí in the draw and come along to Ossies on the night and kick-start Christmas meet up with old and new friends.  Annual Lotto Tickets for 2018 are now available  –  €50 for the full year – they make a great present.

Re Secretary for our Club  –  As you are all aware our Rúnai Shirley is stepping down from her position after several years of trojan work for our Club – It is vitally important that we have a Secretary for our first meeting of the year in early January so it is up to every member to ensure this happens, there is loads of help there for whoever steps up to the role.

Membership Rates for the Year ahead  –  Family €60  –  Player (Working) €60 –  Player (Student) €50 – Adult non Player €40 – Juvenile €20.   Annual Lotto Tickets for 2018 are now available  –  €50 for the full year – they make a great present.

Comhghairdeas – To our Seit dancers who took the honours at Scor Liatroma in Beal an Atha Mor on Sunday afternoon last – well done and best of luck as you head to represent your Club agus Contae in the Connacht Final.  Well done to Brendan and Julie who are doing great work in keeping the Seit dancing alive in Achadh ná Síleann.  Commiserations to the Grúpa Ceol who also represented our Club.

Finally – Nollaig Shona to all our Readers at home and special Christmas Greetings from all at our Club here in Achadh ná Síleann to all of our people scattered across the world wishing you a Healthy and safe Christmas and Happiness for the New Year 2018.  A big go raibh maith agaibh to John and all in the Sports Department at the Leitrim Observer for all their help throughout the year and also to PRO Declan on the new Club Notes Section on the Leitrim website – wishing you all a happy and safe Christmas.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

All Ireland Champions – Congratulations to Drumshanbo Vocational Schools Senior Boys who claimed the All Ireland Schools A Title last Wednesday as they bridged a 13-year gap so well done to all concerned.

25 Card Drive – Allen Gaels 25 Card Game continues every  Sunday evening in Aras Phadraig at 8:30pm. Refreshments served. All welcome.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot & the numbers drawn were 10-12-18-20. The 5 prize winners of €20 each were: Terry Fitzpatrick, Sligo; Catherine O’Dowd, Carrick-on-Shannon; Susan Gilmartin, Ballinaglera; Mary Sweeney, Cootehall and Pius Earley, Mount Allen. The jackpot now stands at €2,400. There is no lotto next week as Christmas Day falls on Monday so our next draw is a special New Year Day Draw at bingo on January 1st at 3pm. There will be a guaranteed €500 paid out with 10 prizes of €50.

Ireland’s Fittest Family – Congratulations to the Beirne Family, Mohill on their great win which was shown on Sunday night.  

Sympathy – The club extends deepest condolences to the Durkin Family, Knockvicar & the O’Callaghan Family, Church Street on the very sad passing of Fidelma Durkin; sincere sympathy to the Cornyn Family, Dowra on the sad passing of Gregory Cornyn; to the Family of Mary O’Hagan, Naomh Padraig and formerly of Coalisland, Co. Tyrone and to the Grunewald Family, on the passing of Adelaide’s sister Patricia. May they rest in peace.