Leitrim Gaels GAA Club Notes 13/12/2018

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.

Lotto – The Leitrim Gaels Community Development Lotto Draw was held in the Leitrim Inn on the 4th December. The numbers drawn were 4.6.10,26. There was no jackpot winner. The €20 winners were Sean McGovern Drumshanbo, Holly Lupton Kilclare, Padraig Sweeney Drumshanbo, Bobby Lupton Kilclare. The next draw is the Christmas Draw which will be held in Donnellans on 18th December. The Jackpot is €7450. There will be four prizes of €50 plus spot prizes.

AGM – Many thanks to all that attended on Sunday 2nd December last, Thanks to outgoing Secretary Linda Gavigan for all her hard work over the last few years and best of luck in her new role as Club Treasure. We welcome Bernie Goldick to the position of Club Secretary. 2018 was another year of progression for the Club. Many thanks to all parents, friends, players, supporters at home and abroad for your contributions through 2018 and here’s is to an exciting 2019.

Underage Coaching – Anyone interested in underage manage or helping with a team, please let a member of the coaching committee or contact club coaching officer Gerry Curley 0876823674.

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 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.

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 McWeeney Family Dromore, Carrick on Shannon on the sad passing of Elizabeth (Lily) and the Lynch Family Annaduff on the sudden passing of Damien at the Weekend. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.

Aughawillan GAA Club Notes 13/12/2018

Annual Christmas Draw – The annual Aughawillan Christmas Draw will be held in the Viking Lounge on Saturday 5th January. There’s a total of 15 prizes to be won on the night, including a top prize of €5,000. Tickets are €20 or 3 for €50 & we ask that if possible to please support the draw. If you’re interested in buying (or selling!) tickets, please contact a member of the club’s executive. Tickets are also available online through this link: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Aughawillan_GAA_Club

Club Lotto – Next draw will take place on Wednesday 12th December in Gorby’s. Jackpot: €4000. Tickets for the fortnightly lotto are now available online – link on Facebook page – Aughawillan GAA.

Christmas Poker Classic – Aughawillan GAA will be holding their annual Christmas Poker Classic on Thursday 28th December in the Ballymac Inn. €20 entry fee, €5 buy back. Registration at 9.30pm sharp and refreshments will be served on the night. All welcome to what’s sure to be a great night of 5 card poker.

AGM – The annual AGM will take place on Sunday 30th December. We encourage as many people as possible to attend and new members are always welcome!

Comhbhrón – Aughawillan GAA wish to pass on their sympathies to the family & friends of the late Cyril Cosgrove and the late Tony McCann. Ar dheis De go raibh ar na n-anamacha.

Grovember in memory of Seamus Carway – Well done to all those, especially members of the Aughawillan team, who participated in Grovember and the shave off event last Saturday in Sligo. It’s not too late to contribute – follow the link below: https://give.everydayhero.com/ie/grovember-in-memory-of-seamus-carway

Aughawillan Ladies – Aughawillan Ladies are holding a Christmas Bake Sale on Saturday 22nd December after Mass in Aughawillan. All contributions would be greatly appreciated!

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 13/12/2018

AGM – Kiltubrid GAA AGM for 2018 will take place this Friday 14th December at 8pm in the Club Rooms.  With lots of progress on and off the field in 2018 and more planned for 2019 a big turnout of new and familiar faces is required.
Sean Redican Honoured – Well done to Kiltubrid’s Sean Redican who was Honored with the Joe McInerney Award last weekend by Leitrim NY GAA & Leitrim NY Ladies GAA at their Dinner Dance in Rosie O’Grady’s, Times Square, New York.
Lip Sync Legends DVD – Get your hands on a DVD of the recent Kiltubrid Lip Sync Night just in time for Christmas.  The DVD includes all 14 Acts, Opening Scene, Closing Finale Dances plus bonus behind the scenes footage and interviews which aren’t to be missed!!  DVDs will be on Sale at €10 each from this Friday at the AGM or in Gerties Bar that night.  We expect these to sell fast so please secure your copy and book your DVD by contacting Micheal 086 892 9340, Sheila 087 285 0377 or Niall 086 367 1917.
Volleyball All-Ireland – Best of luck to Drumshanbo Vocactional School, as they contest the Senior All-Ireland Boy’s Volleyball Final on Wednesday 12th December in Dublin.  Kiltubrid are well represented on the team with Captain Diarmuid MacThiarnan, Sean McNabola, Barry McWeeney and Peter Winters.
Benefit Social – There will a Benefit Night for the family of the Late Gregor Zelais, Keshcarrigan on Sat December 15th in Gerties Bar & Rockin Mollies.  Music in both venues on the night with Admission optional on the night.  Finger Food and Monster Raffle on the Night.
Christmas Presents – Beat the Christmas rush and get your Official Kiltubrid GAA O’Neills Leisurewear online via https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kiltubrid-gaa.html

Ballinaglera GAA Club Notes 13/12/2018

Dinner dance sponsors – A special thank you to everyone who sponsored prizes on the night of our dinner dance with St. Francis Ladies. It was greatly appreciated. Sponsors were: The Mart Stores Drumshanbo, Credit Union Drumshanbo, Grafters Hair company, Pauric Loughlin, Michéal Mc Partlin, Martin McGourty, O’Rourkes Spar, P.S Loughlin’s Shop, Dolans shop, Dowra, Mulvey’s bar, Mulvey’s Home Value Store, Joe Gunning, Copper Still restaurant, Leitrim Crystal, Landmark Hotel, Declan Lynch, Dermot McDonagh, Martina McMorrow, Adrian Flood, AMC fuels, Drumshanbo, Carrig Brewing, The Shed distillery, James McDowell (junior), Melrose Inn, Centra Drumshanbo and EJ’s Menswear.

St Mary’s Kiltoghert GAA Club Notes 13/12/2018

SANTA VISIT TO THE CLUBHOUSE – Once again Santa’s visit to the Clubhouse for our annual Christmas party 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. A special thank you to Santa, he listened to all sorts of requests for the big day, we’re sure he won’t disappoint.

 

LOTTO – Play our Smart Lotto on line by clicking on http://bit.ly/StMarysKiltoghert Tickets cost €2 or you can enter a yearly lotto at a discounted rate of €80 which enters you into 52 draws. The Jackpot currently stands at €10,000.

ST MARY’S ON-LINE SHOP – To purchase club gear please visit O’Neill’s website-GAA-Ireland-St. Marys Kiltoghert GAA or go to the shop on our Facebook page.

SCÓR NA NÓG 2018 – The Scór na nÓg Connacht finals will take place on Sunday 13th January in Claremorris.  St. Mary’s will be represented in the Rince Foirne by Emma Morgan, Áine Morgan, Nicole Glancy, Grace Duignan, Rhianna Ward, Kaneisha Beirne, Sienna Beirne and Thomas Connorton, Aithriseoireacht by Michael Connorton and Bailéad consisting of Ava Brogan, Roisin Noone, Elsie Harman, Eleanor Smith and Rionach Nic Conmara.

Club AGM – The 2018 Club AGM took place in the clubhouse on Saturday last 8th December. Thanks to everyone who attended.

BERNARD MURRAY WALK/RUN – Please keep the date free in your diary as we come together to support the Murray family and celebrate the memory of Bernard, a dear friend, colleague and loyal community man with the annual Bernard Murray 5K memorial walk/run on Thursday 27th December. Registration from 11am, starts at 12.30pm. All proceeds go to charity.

GALA DINNER – We are delighted to announce that tickets for the club’s Gala Dinner on Saturday 2nd February 2019 are now available.

This will be a night of celebration in The Landmark Hotel where we look forward to 2019 full of optimism and will include presentation of medals to our Intermediate ladies and U20 boys teams.

It will include a 4-course dinner and music by the ever-popular band Late Night Radio.

Tickets for the Gala Dinner evening are priced at €35 per person. The club welcomes the opportunity to sell individual tickets or a table of 10.

There will be some wonderful prizes given out on the night.

For more information, or to purchase tickets please contact Paula Butler 087 2480670 or Maureen Diffley 086 390 7092 or private message our Facebook page.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 13/12/2018

AGM – Fenagh St Caillins AGM will take place on Saturday 15th December at 5pm in Fenagh Visitors Centre. Nominations forms for roles within the club are available from Club Secretary TP McLoughlin or can be downloaded from fenaghgaa.com. Completed nomination forms must be returned to Club Secretary in advance of Saturdays AGM.
Date for your diary – Keep Friday 8th February free for  the Fenagh St Caillins Gaa Club Dinner Dance. The venue is Lough Rynn and the night will include the presentation of medals to our Leitrim Intermediate Championship winning team.
National Club Draw – its that time of year again when Club members will be calling to houses in the Parish with National Club Draw tickets. The tickets cost €10 and there are an array of prizes on offer courtesy of the GAA. This year Fenagh St Caillins Gaa Club will be holding a draw in conjunction with the National Club Draw and everyone who purchases a National Club Draw ticket from a member of Fenagh Gaa Club will also be in with a chance of winning €100.

Gortletteragh GAA Club Notes 13/12/2018

AGM – Club AGM takes place this Thursday night the 13th December in the Community Centre at 8pm. All welcome.

Underage Medal Presentation –  Medal Presentation is on this Sunday 16th December, in  the Community Centre at 5:30pm. We have Monaghan’s 2018 All Star Rory Beggan coming to present the U-12, U-13 and U-15 winning teams with their medals. Tea / Coffee refreshments will be served afterwards, so please come along and join in with our celebrations on this night to remember

Underage Christmas Fundraiser – Gortletteragh’s Underage Section have a Christmas Hamper up for grabs, €2 for a line for anyone feeling lucky! Sheets of lines are circulating at the minute, thanks to all who have supported so far, and there’s still time left for anyone who hasn’t had the chance yet! We will make the draw in the Hall on the night after the Medal Presentation, good luck to all.

Club Draw 2019 – Our Annual Fundraising Draw is our main fundraising initiative every year and the 2019 draw will be one of our biggest in recent years.
A massive €5000 is up for grabs as a first prize, which would definitely be a great way to round off the Winter.

Other prizes in the 2019 draw include;
2nd: €500
3rd: €200 Voucher for Spirit Clothing & Menswear, Longford.
4th: €100 sponsored by Costello Auto Repair, Tooman
5th: €100 sponsored by Colum Fox.
Tickets are priced at €20 and are currently on sale from club officers and players.
Our 2019 Club Draw will be held on 16th Feb 2019 in the Welcome Inn Cornageeha, with a great night in store.
As always, support for the draw is sincerely appreciated.
New Leitrim Jersey – The JP Clarke’s Era began at the weekend as the new Leitrim Jersey was launched in New York with our own club chairman Barry Costello in attendance. We hope there’s great days ahead for  Seamus and Caitriona as main sponsors and for Leitrim also.

Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s GAA Club Notes 13/12/2018

Well Done – Huge congratulations t0 Mullinaghta on winning the Leinster senior club championship today led by our former Management team of Mickey Graham and John Denning. A fantastic achievement for the club and all the lads involved

Date for the Diary – Folks date for your diaries – annual AGM will be held in the club rooms on Saturday 29th of December at 16:00 If you have any motions or nominations for officer positions please forward to the club secretary at secretary.ballinamoreseanoheslins.leitrim@gaa.ie

U16 Ladies Championship Final – Best of luck to our U16’s who are in the 15-a-side Championship final against Glencar Manorhamilton on Friday at 7pm in Cloone. Please come out to cheer on the girls.

Hurling – Indoor hurling is over until January. The Hurling club will have a meeting in early January and any parents and interested coaches will be invited, further details to follow

U14/15 hurling training is also taking place on Saturdays on the back pitch at 11am, all gear provided, and everyone is welcome

Christmas Lotto – Folks don’t forget our Christmas Lotto will be on in Smyths on Friday 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 served.

Christmas Draw – Tickets are now on sale from club members for our annual Christmas draw which takes place on the 5th of January in Priors. Tickets are one for €20 or 3 for €50 with the first prize €3500 up for grabs followed by €1000 sponsored by Priors @ High street and 10 prizes of €100

Club Lotto Monday 11/12/18

Numbers Drawn 0 4 1 2 7 3 6 5

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

House Draw Mary Harte

Sponsored Philip Farrelly

€40 each. : Conor McHugh, Kilaneen. Elaine Farrelly, Ardrum. Aodhan Mac Samhrain, Trathnona. Roisin, Cathal & Keelan Mc Hugh, Creevy

Next week’s draw takes place in The Heritage hotel with a jackpot of €5800

Aughnasheelin GAA Club Notes 13/12/2018

AGM will take place this Friday night  December 14th at 8 30 pm in our Club Rooms make sure you come along.

Lotto Results – Nos drawn 1, 16, 20, 21  –  House Draw €25 Jerome McWeeney,  Sponsored Noel Sweeney  –  €25 Philip McHugh, Noel Cafferty, Gavin McWeeney, Sharon Flynn, Keelan Mulvanerty,  Frank Flynn.  Next Draw Sunday Night December 16th in Priors – Jackpot €6,650 so get your ticeidi.

1918 Leitrim Senior Champions Commemoration  –  On Sunday December 30th we are holding an event  in the Community Centre to acknowledge the Aughnasheelin Team that won the Senior Football Championship. Events will kick off at 6pm, a full itinerary of events will be published closer to the event. Detail from the time is proving hard to come by so if anyone has any information from the time or would like to assist in preparation please get in contact with Barry McWeeney 086-3610690.  Club Player of the year Awards will also be given out on the evening and we hope that it will be a great event to finish off 2018 and welcome a new year for Aughnasheelin.

Wednesdays Social Dancing with Rina Bannon continues in the Community Centre from 8 to 10 pm – Jiving, Waltzing, Fox Trot, Quick Step etc.

Fridays 7 to 8pm – Activity Night – The Lights are on  –  Lets Walk, Jog or Run at Aughnasheelin GAA Walking Track – Everyone welcome young and old.

Scor  –  Comhghairdeas to all our young people who represented our Club at Scor na nOg in Drumshanbo – well done to our Novely Act Team who won the County Title and now head to Connacht in early January – well done and best of luck.  Thanks to all who helped out.  Well done to Sarah McWeeney who was Bean an Tí at Scor a nOg.

New Baby  –  Comhghairdeas to our Club Secretary  Lorraine and Kevin Keegan on the birth of their baby Girl and to proud Grandparents Bridie and Peter.

Mohill GAA Club Notes 04/12/2018

Recent Engagement – Congratulations to Ronan Gallagher and Stephanie Reynolds who got engaged lately. It is a perfect combination with Ronan our star player for many years and Stephanie a star in Drumshanbo. We wish them years of happiness together.

Big Draw – The big draw will take place on Saturday night next Dec 8 in Beirne’s Bar. Everyone is asked to put in a special effort as this is our only fundraiser for 2018. Tickets are a mere €20 with first prize €3000 and second is €1000 plus numerous others. It promises to be a good night out so come and support the club. Tickets will be sold on the night so you’re never too late to enter.

Scór na nÓg – Once again we had entries in most categories for Scór thanks to the Róisín Kennedy and her host of helpers too numerous to mention. Despite all that, we had only one qualifier for Connacht and we extend congratulations to Amelia Pajak who once again won the solo singing with her rendition of Mná na hEireann sung beautifully ás gaeilge. The other lovely solo singers were Maggie McKeon and Saoirse McWeeney.  Mohill had two sets of excellent figure dancers. Molly O Carolan, Nicole Ellis, Ruby Abbot, Ava Smith, Emma McGovern, Loren Scott. The other dancing group was, Layla Murphy, Hannah Gaffey, Kathlynn Ellis, Aobha Macklin, Alannah McGuinness, Ellie O Carolan, Abbey McCrann, Amelia Pajak. Recitation was represented by two funny ladies, Abbey McCrann and Orla McWeeney. The club had two Novelty Acts, and although not winning, they got a great reception from the audience. Novelty 1, Saoirse McWeeney, Hannah Gaffey, Thomas Mayock, Niamh McNabola. Novelty 2 Rian Walpole, Cillian Walpole, Shane Mayock, Michael Macklin, John Macklin, Ava McNabola, Orla McWeeney. Ballad Group was Amelia Pajek, Maggie McKeon, Saoirse Mc Weeney, Isabella Collins, Niamh McNabola and they were really good. Every child enjoyed the experience and once again we thank all the coaches and the parents.

Lotto Results – No winner of the Jackpot of €7000. Numbers drawn were 11-18-19-27. Lucky Dip winners were. €70 Catriona O Reilly Lough Rynn. €40 Thomas Meehan Aughavas. €20 Ryan Murphy Mohill

Carrigallen GAA Club Notes 04/12/2018

Carrigallen Lotto Results – No jackpot winner jackpot €3,700 winning numbers were 2,14,23,31 the €50 winners were Andrew Mcmanus Gerald Percival. John O Malley, Teresa Mc Brien next Saturday draw 8/12/18 is in MJ’s Bar team Declan Donohoe, Paddy O Rourke and Brian Murray.

Reminder – Carrigallen GAA AGM  in  on this Friday night at 9pm in clubroom  in GAA park  All welcome

St Patrick’s Dromahair GAA Club Notes 04/12/2018

AGM – Our AGM was held in The Depot on Sunday 2nd December and was well attended. Presentations were made for Player of the Year and Most Improved Player with the recipients being:
U13 MIP  James Sweeney
U13 POTY Seán Giblin
U15 MIP James Clinton
U15 POTY Conor Morrison
U17 MIP Ruairi Power
U17 POTY Shea Kelly
Junior POTY Seán Kelly
Senior POTY Ruairi Kelly.
Well done to all players and coaches involved.
Our committee for 2019 was also elected on the day:
Chairperson  Dermot O’Donohoe
Vice Chairperson  Ann McGee
Secretary  Seamus Vesey
Coiste na nÓg Secretary  Pauline Fitzpatrick
Treasurers  Joe Giblin & Maggie McLoughlin
PRO  Adrian Kelly
Registrar  Fergus Torsney
Coaching Officer  Kenny Casey
Children’s Officer Angela McLaughlin
Club Member’s Draw Co-Ordinator  Kevin Torsney
Games Co-Ordinator  Darragh McMorrow
Club Development Officer  Gavin Sweeney
Cultural Officer Bríd ní Dhonnchú
Scór Officer  Caroline Speers
IT Officer Darragh McMorrow
Health and Wellbeing Officer  Tracey Kelly
Player’s Representative  Declan Fowley
Additional Members  Fergus Meehan, David McGee, Declan Fowley, Declan Conlon, Adrian McMorrow, Eoghan Sweeney, Sean O’Hara.
We would like to thank any outgoing officers for all their hard work over the past year and are delighted to welcome some new faces to the committee and look forward to working with them in the future.
Club Gear – There is a wide range of club gear available to purchase on the O’Neills website and would make a great Christmas gift for any Dromahair supporter.