Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 14/08/2018

Under 16 Fifty Year Reunion – The Fifty Year Reunion of Kiltubrid U-16 champions of 1967 and 1968 took place over the past weekend and a most enjoyable weekend was had by all. People travelled from the United States, England and many parts of Ireland to be present at the weekend events. It was a happy time for all the former players, some of whom had not met up in decades, and also for their families. The weekend celebrations started with Mass in St Brigid’s church in Drumcong, which was celebrated by Msgr Liam Kelly, for the deceased trainers and his former team mates who have died. Eleanor Shanley and Peter Farrell added greatly to the liturgy with their beautiful singing. It was followed by a group photograph and then a buffet meal in Cardiff’s where there was music and wonderful Sean Nós dancing by local children. Presentations were made to all the former players and also to the families of Tom Joe Mulvey, Noel Gilmartin, Eugene Leddy, Charles Egan and Peter Mulvey who are no longer with us. Presentations were also made to the family of the late Anselm Reynolds who trained the teams and to the family of Micheál Sweeney who assisted him. Also presentations were made to John Keaney and T.P. Keane who had helped with the teams back fifty years ago. Among those who spoke were Micheál Tighe, captain of the 1967 team, Francis Dwyer, captain of 1968 team, Peter Farrell, Seán Redican and Emmet Mahon, chairperson of the Kiltubrid GAA club.  On Saturday afternoon the group went on a tour of south Leitrim, enjoying the company and the chat and learning about some of the history of places that were part of all their early lives. Then there was a wonderful meal in the Lough Allen Hotel on Saturday night where the conversations continued late into the night. On Sunday afternoon they supported the present day Kiltubrid Intermediate and Junior teams who were in action with forty two players in all togged out representing their parish. It was a great weekend for both past and present Kiltubrid players and the future looks bright for the club which, in the words of T.S. Eliott ‘will take heart for the future remembering the past.’ The club is already planning for a bright future as they are fund-raising for an ambitious re-development of their club grounds. All in all a great weekend for the club and the parish!

Smith Monument’s Intermediate Championship – Our Intermediate team booked their place in the Championship Quarter Final with a comfortable win over Mohill on Sunday last in Pairc Sean.  Next game is v Annaduff on Friday 24th August in Cloone.

Pyramid Bookmakers Junior Championship – Our Juniors put in an improved performance again Annaduff last week but came out the wrong side of the result.  Next up is the final group game v Mohill on Saturday 18th August at 5.30pm in Cloone with a place in the Quarter Finals at stake for the winners.

Under 13 – Well done to our Un13 Boys who defeated Allen Gaels last week in the Championship.  Next up is Melvin Gaels away in St Osnatts on Thursday 16th August at 7.30pm.

Lyp Sync Legends Launch Night – Kiltubrid GAA & Kiltubrid Ladies GAA are holding a Lyp Sync Legends Event on November 17th.  In advance of this we are holding our Launch Night on Saturday August 25th in Gerties, Kesh at 8pm.  Acts will be presented to the Crowd on the night.  A good nights craic is gauranteed.

Club Development Draw – Kiltubrid GAA & Kiltubrid Ladies GAA have launched a Park Development Draw with all funds raised going directly to our Park Re-Development Works.  There is €5,000 in prizes on offer with tickets available from Players & Club Members.  The Draw takes place on Saturday 25th August.  Tickets can also be purchased securely online via www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Kiltubrid_GAA.  You can return your Tickets & Monies to any member of either executive or drop it to the Park on Saturday 18th Aug between 10.45 and 11.15am.

Kiltubrid Ladies – Best of luck to Kiltubrid Ladies who take on St Josephs in the Senior Championship Semi Final next Sunday with Venue/Time TBC.

Online Shop – With the Championship underway, now is the time to get kitted out in the Green and Red and supporters our Club Teams after many Months of hard graft on the Training fields.  Newly launch gear now available to purchase online via the Kiltubrid GAA O’Neills Shop https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kiltubrid-gaa.html

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 14/08/2018

Lotto – The next Lotto draw will be held in “Terry Shortt’s Heritage Bar,” on Saturday 18th August.  Dan & Noel’s team will coordinate the draw.  Jackpot is €11,500.  Lotto envelopes €2 each or three envelopes for €5.

Presentation – The funds collected from the annual Turlough Conefrey Memorial Tournament were presented in Aughavas GAA Clubrooms on Friday night last.  Caroline Conefrey presented a cheque to Edel Conboy on behalf of “Friends of the Children’s Ward”, Cavan Hospital and to Annemarie Conefrey on behalf of “St Christopher’s Services”, Longford in memory of Ciara Conefrey, RIP.  Thanks to all who contributed on the day and to the school teams who took part in the tournament last June.

St Joseph’s Boys – Our U17’s have had two victories over Allen Gaels and Fenagh in the championship in recent weeks followed by a hard fought victory over Leitrim Gaels on Monday evening in Aughavas, this puts them in a good position for a semi-final place.  They have a bye next week. Meanwhile our U13’s have yet to record a victory in their championship, next is St Mary’s in Carrigallen on Thursday evening. Training continues for U15’s with championship due to start in a couple of weeks.

St Joseph’s Ladies – Good luck to St Joseph’s Ladies Senior team who play Kilturbid in the Semi-final on Sunday next in Pairc Sean @12:30pm.

Eslin GAA Club Notes 14/08/2018

Lotto – Results for 10/8/18. Numbers drawn were 4, 11, 16, 17. No jackpot winner. Lucky dip winners were John Reynolds Stuck, Enda + Ciara Turbett Eslin, John Mitchell Lucan, Brian Sligo. Next weeks draw is in Gordons. Jackpot €12,400. Thank you for your support.

Championship – Well done to the lads on winning their third game in the Smith Monumentals Intermediate Championship, beating Anaduff on a scoreline of 3-05 to 0-11. There is no game this weekend. Our next game will be against Carrigallen no time or venue set yet.

Aughawillan GAA Club Notes 14/07/2018

Senior Championship – Well done to the Senior team who defeated Drumreilly in a tough and exciting game last week. Score: Aughawillan 21 points Drumreilly 3-6. Next game is on the weekend of the 25/26th August against Ballinamore SOH.

Junior Championship – Best of Luck to the Junior team who continue the Championship with a game against Ballinaglera on Saturday 18th August at 7pm in Fenagh. Please support!

Underage – Well done to St Brigid’s U13 team who continued their winning streak with a win over Mevlin Gaels, Score: St Brigid’s 18 points Melvin Gaels 5 points. Next game: Thursday 16th August versus Allen Gaels at 7.30pm in Drumshanbo.

Ladies Football – Best of Luck to the Senior Ladies’ who face Oughteragh Gaels in a relegation final. The game takes place Sunday 19th August at 6pm in Ballinamore. Please support!

Comhghairdeas – Congratulations to Lavinia Kelly & Eamon Cafferty, as well as Fiona Maguire & Fergal McManus on their recent marriage. We wish them many healthy & happy years together.

New Arrival – Congratulations to Brendan & Fiona Byrne on the birth of their baby boy – Ruan Anthony.

Comhbhrón – Aughawillan GAA wish to extend their deepest sympathies to the family & friends of the late Ballinamore and Leitrim player, Paddy Dolan. Ar dheis Dé a raibh a anam.

Club Lotto – Next draw will take place on Wednesday 22nd August in Next Jackpot: €3,100.
Tickets for the fortnightly lotto are now available online. Tickets can be purchased up until 2pm on the day of a draw go to klubfunder.com/Clubs/Aughawillan_GAA_Club

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 everyone.

Drumkeerin GAA Club Notes 14/07/2018

Men’s Intermediate Championship – we played against Leitrim Gaels on Saturday in Pairc Sean in round 3 of group 2 in the Intermediate Championship. The final score was Drumkeerin 0-08(8) to Leitrim Gaels 1-14 (17). A tough loss for the lads. They currently sit in third in group 2 after two wins earlier in the campaign, the top four teams go through to the quarter finals. Theres no game for them this weekend as they take a break before playing Ballinaglera the following Saturday, August 25th. Time and venue to be decided.
Men’s Junior Championship – Our junior men’s championship continued on Sunday when they played Carrigallen. The final score was Drumkeerin 2-12 (18) to Carrigallen 1-19 (22). A game that just got away from them with shortened numbers in the dying minutes of the game. They’ll play Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher this upcoming Saturday in Drumshambo at 5:30pm. It’s the only game of the weekend for the men’s teams and support is appreciated. Best of luck to all involved.
U17 Boys Championship – After a bye week the lads play St Marys this upcoming Monday, 20th Aug, at 7:30pm. The game is on St Marys pitch in Carrick on Shannon. It’s a big game for the lads and plenty of support is encouraged, best of luck to all involved.
U13 Boys Championship – the lads played Fenagh on Thursday last, final score was Drumkeerin 2-08 (14) to Fenagh 1-09 (12). With three games left to play the lads sit in second place in the table. They play Seán Ó hEislin in Ballinamore this Thursday, 16th Aug, at 7:30pm. Best of luck to all involved
Lotto Results – Draw for July 28th numbers drawn were 4, 21, 24, 25. There was no jackpot winner, the five €20 winners were Tommy Ginty, Dean McTiernan, Michael Rynn, Pauline Gallagher and also Pat McMorrow. The numbers drawn for the draw on August 11th were 4, 5, 14, 16. There was no jackpot winner and the five €20 winners were Clodagh McPartlin, Tim Arnett, Triona McPartlin, John McTiernan and also Mary Power.
All Ireland Final Draws – the winners of this years All Ireland Hurling final tickets were Paul Hazlett and Charlene Maguire and also the winners of the All Ireland Football Final tickets were James Carrigan and Padraig Fallon.

Best of Luck – Drumkeerin GAA would like to wish Terry Hyland the best of luck in his new position as Leitrim Senior Team Manager for the 2019 season. His wealth of experience, at that level, is exciting.

Leitrim Gaels GAA Club Notes 14/07/2018

Championship – The intermediate championship continued on Saturday evening and saw a good Drumkerran team 1-14 to 0-8. There is no championship game this weekend.

Under 13 Championship – There was mixed fortunes for our two Under 13 teams on Thursday evening last, when they played St Marys. The 15-aide team won their game 4-11 to 3-10. The reserve team lost 4-05 to 1-07. The two teams are playing Dromahaire at home in Leitrim tomorrow evening Thursday.

Under 17 Championship – The under 17 team play Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins at home in Leitrim in their final group game on Monday evening nest at 7:30pm

Monster Draw – Thank you to everyone who supported our monster draw which took place on Saturday night last. The following people were the lucky winners last night. 1st Prize; Daniel Noone Australia Bathroom/kitchen fit out worth €2500, 2nd Prize; Darragh O’Boyle Leitrim Village €500 holiday voucher 3rd Prize; Karen Kearney Castleisland Co Kerry overnight stay in the Lough Erne Resort, 4th Prize; Sean McHale, Co Meath All Ireland and Rugby tickets 5th Prize; Sadie McGowan, Drumshanbo €100 cash. Thanks also to our sponsors and ticket sellers and to The Leitrim Inn for hosting the draw. Well done to all the winners.

All Ireland Tickets – The Club Hurling tickets draw took place on Sunday evening with the winners drawn David Bruen and Jonathan Moffatt. The draw for the football tickets will take place on Sunday 26th August 2018. To be entered into the draw please TEXT Linda on 0868625761. Note you must be a paid up member of the Club, over 17 years of age and will be required to cover the face value cost of the ticket.

Sponsorship – Any person or business wishing to sponsor a team please contact Mark Chandler 0872695237. We are looking to get new jerseys for each age group.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 14/07/2018

Annual Cycle – on Saturday 18th August this year Fenagh St Caillins are holding our annual cycle. This years event will commence and finish in Fenagh Village with two routes, 100km and 50km, taking in the scenic route around Lough Allen and along the Shannon Blueway. Sincere thank you to Majella Hunt and family of Quinn’s Bar, Fenagh who are the main sponsor for this years cycle. Club members and players are seeking sponsors for the cycle and also for a stationary cycle which takes place in Fenagh Village in conjunction with the event. Your support for Saturday’s events are greatly appreciated.

Smith Monumentals Leitrim Intermediate Championship – our seniors made it 3 wins from 3 when they overcame Aughavas on Saturday evening last in Cloone. Final score was Fenagh St Caillins 3.14, Aughavas 0.11. They have a weekend off this weekend and the Championship resumes on Saturday week, August 25th.

Barna Recycling u13 Championship – our u13 team lost out to Drumkeeran by 2 points on Thursday last. This Thursday 16th August they take on Gortletteragh in Pairc Sean O’Laodain at 7.30pm.
John McCartin Newtowngore Engineering u17 Championship – due to injuries and holidays we were unable to field a team against St Mary’s on Monday last. Next Monday 20th August the lads take on Allen Gaels in Drumshanbo at 7.30pm.
Sympathies – Fenagh St Caillins GAA Club wishes to express our sympathies to the family and friends of the late Paddy Dolan, former Leitrim and Sean O’Heslins star, who was laid to rest last weekend.

Melvin Gaels GAA Club Notes 14/07/2018

Under 17s Remain Unbeaten – On Monday evening the Under 17s got a well-deserved draw against Glencar/Manor in Manorhamilton. This was an entertaining, high scoring, game a with both sides playing some great football. Final score was Glencar/Manor 4-10, Melvin Gaels 3-13. Well done to all the players and mentors.

 Games This Week – On Saturday at 7pm in St Osnattt’s the Junior team take on Glencar/Manorhamilton in the Junior A Championship. On Thursday August 16th the Under 13s play Kiltubrid at 7pm in St Osnat’s. Good Luck to all.

 Senior Championship – On Sunday in Ballinamore the Seniors were defeated on a scoreline of 0-13 to 0-10 by Allen Gaels. In the first half Melvin Gaels competed well and were very unlucky to go into the break two points down. In the second half they did not perform as we know they can and did not take the many scoring chances they created.

 50/50 Draw – The winner of last week’s draw was, Charlotte Gavigan, Bundoran Road, Kinlough. Charlotte won €224. Get your ticket now for this week’s draw.

You can now play 5050 as a Direct Debit or Annual Ticket. Never miss out on buying your weekly ticket again!!! And if you are away from home, you can still support Melvin Gaels!

Development Work Going Well – As can be seen, the work is going well on the Development at the Community Centre and Melvin Park. Funds are needed badly and it will take a lot to complete Phase 1, which is the realignment of the carpark wall and draining and realignment of the playing. It is an exciting and ambitious project which will cost in excess of €200,000 but it is urgently needed.

The support has been very good so far. The fundraising will involve “Make Your Mark on Melvin Park” for €100 which will represent a square of Melvin Park, entry into a draw, prizes 5x €1000, and your name on a commemorative plaque. To get your “Mark on Melvin Park” contact Spar, Kinlough or Pat at 0871787194 or Katherine at 087 287 0086 or go to www.kinloughcommunitycentre.wordpress.com. All club members, along with past and present players are asked to support this fundraising venture.

 

Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s GAA Club Notes 14/07/2018

Paddy RIP – Tuesday the 7th of August will be remembered by the people of Ballinamore as the day we heard of the passing of an icon, legend and possibly one of Leitrim greatest., ever players, a sporting genius akin to the Best, Ronaldo, Messi, Rock, Connolly and Cooper of their day.

As the news started to seep through the town and hinterland of Ballinamore, even though tinged with sadness it was an opportunity which was grasped by those that knew or saw Paddy to regale those that didn’t of his exploits, we heard of the scores, the individual and team accolades bestowed on him over the years, the skill he had, the matches he won, the legend grew and was passed on to a new generation.

Children asked parents and grand parents who paddy was and why he was the greatest, in a time when YouTube can be searched for every snippet it was a joy in a way to step back from technology and think for a moment about what those favourite moments were and to be able pass them onto those unfortunate not have seen the great man in action, a legend was reborn for those that had never seen him play.

It was evident on the night of Paddy’s removal that his was the case, young and old gathered from the pitch to the church to guard Paddy as he was making his final journey. There were club colours in attendance all along the route and not just O’Heslins. Our current players all too young to have seen the great man play stood sombre and proud as they walked from the pitch in a touching tribute to the great man, guarding the great forward as he made his last run. The cortege stopped at high street at Paddy’s bar and a touching tribute as his number 11 jersey hung proud in his former residence. The cortege moved on with current players, family and friends carrying Paddy as he made his way to the church where large crowds gathered to pay their respects to one of Ballinamore’s Greatest.

One’s passing is never the end, and nor will it be for Paddy as I am sure he will now be lacing up his boots for a game with some of those great men that have gone before and cracker I am sure it will be.

To Paddy’s family, friend and all that knew him, our deepest sympathies, Paddy may have passed but maybe a legend has been born.

Connacht Gold Leitrim Senior Championship – A comprehensive win for the lads against Dromahair on Saturday in Carrick with lads putting up an impressive score of 4:12 to 0:8. The result leaves us top of the group on 5 points ahead of Mohill and Aughawillan

Smiths Monuments Intermediate Championship – A fantastic win for our second team lads on Sunday as they defeated Carrigallen by a score of 0:18to 1:12

U17 – Our under 17 lads continued their fine form on Monday evening defeating Allen Gaels by a score of 1:17 to 1:14, the win leaves the lads on 8 points behind St Marys

Stewards – The club needs stewards in the Park for championship games on Sat eve/Sun morn over the next few weeks. If you can help out in any way, please text Alan Banks on 086 8201001

Nursery and U9 – Due to the Festival the next training session will not be on till the 20th of August. – fear not we will be having some skills evenings Monday to Friday of the festival in St Felims from 1700 till 1900 and the festival blitz will be on the 18th at 16:00 with medals and refreshments etc. all welcome to these events

Club Lotto Monday 13.08.2018

Numbers Drawn 7 2 1 5 3 0 6 4

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

House Draw €40: Tom Mc Caffrey

Kindly sponsored: Mike Martin

€40 each:. & Aiden Mc Govern, Lahard. Walter Sharpley, Aughayowla

Next week’s draw takes place in Jackie’s with a jackpot of €4950

Glencar/Manorhamilton GAA Club Notes 14/07/2018

Senior & Junior A Championships – Well done to our senior team who recorded their 3rd win in the senior championship campaign over Bornacoola in Ballinamore at the weekend.  They have no game this weekend as attention turns to the Junior A Championship with our lads playing Melvin Gaels at 7pm in Glencar Community Park on Saturday evening at 7pm.  Please make the short journey to support the team in this local derby.

Senior Ladies – Our Senior Ladies take on neighbours Dromahair in the Championship Semi-Final this Sunday morning at 11am in Park Sean MacDiarmada, Carrick on Shannon. In a repeat of the Senior League Final it promises to be an extremely tight, hard fought affair with a position in the county decider at stake. Best of luck to the girls and their management team. Please show your support on the day.

Annual Club Camp – There is a record attendance at our Club Football Camp this week and an astonishing 30 plus volunteer coaches and helpers on hand.  Check out our Facebook page for photos and a more detailed report will follow next week.

Annual Clothes Collection Fundraiser – Glencar Manor GAA are currently holding their annual clothes collection during the month of August.  Dermot McMorrow is co-ordinating and bags can be dropped to him every Wednesday evening during August at the Bee Park Dressing Rooms between 6-7pm.  Items accepted – clean dry clothes, pairs of shoes, curtains, bed linen and towels, handbags and belts.  Dermot can be contacted on 086 1768533 for further details of for those who need bags collected.

50th Celebration – On the August Bank Holiday weekend in 2019 we will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our great club. Events will be ran throughout the weekend so do be sure to keep it free in your diaries. We hope it will be a gathering of the many people at home and abroad who down through the years represented, officiated, sponsored and supported Glencar Manor. This is an open invitation to everyone who has or had an association with us from 1969 to the present day. More details to follow.

Wedding Bells – A number of our players were in Kerry last week attending the wedding of former teammate and club player Jak Dallen who married Anna O’Donoghue in Cahersiveen.  We wish Jak and Anna many years of health and happiness.

U8/U10 Girls – On Saturday morning last our Under 8 & Under 10 girls welcomed teams from Fenagh, St Mary’s, Calry St Joseph’s and Dromahair to the Bee Park for a morning of fun and football.  Approximately 85 girls attended the blitz, with four pitches running throughout the morning with six teams at U10 level and four teams at U8 level.  The sun shone for the morning and with a feast of football on show the girls earned a well deserved break mid-morning.  With plenty of excellent skills on show and more importantly an abundance of smiling faces, the future is bright for Ladies football in the North West. Thanks to the players, managers and supporters for coming.  In addition days like this would not be possible without the help and support of our own Club members and players, most notably chief event organisers, Bernie McMorrow, Dermot McMorrow and Fidelma Loughlin. Thanks also to our players’ parents who donated the sweet treats, Gurn’s Milestone Bar for the delicious sandwiches and crisps,  Gerry Mawn Fruit and Veg who supplied fresh fruit for all the teams and to Gerry, John and Paul in the Bee Park Community Centre for the use of their catering equipment , Manor Rangers F.C. for the use of their dressing rooms, the referees from our Senior Ladies Team and Sheila and her catering team, Maeve, Niamh and Aoibhe  who kept everyone  fed and watered.

Minor Ladies – Congratulations to our Minor Ladies side and management who made it two wins from two with a comprehensive victory over St Felims on Wednesday evening last in Ballinamore.

Club Academy – Our Club Football Academy takes place every Friday evening in the Bee Park from 6.30 to 7.30pm.

U9 and U11 Boys – Training continues for both groups every Friday night with times notified to parents.

U13 Boys Championship – The boys play Mohill away this Thursday evening at 7.30pm.  Please support.  Good luck to all.

U15 Boys – The boys are training weekly in preparation for the upcoming championship.

U17 Boys Championship – Well done to our U17 boys drew with Melvin Gaels on Monday evening in Boggaun.  The result means they have qualified for the semi-finals against Rinn Gaels with fixture yet TBC.  We wish Ronan, Gerry and the team the very best in their preparations.

U8/U10 Girls – Training continues for the U10 girls on Wednesday evenings 6-7pm. New members welcomed every week.

Pitch Bookings – All pitch bookings for the Bee Park and Boggaun are to be made through Patrick McMorrow.  Patrick can be contacted on 0868973339.

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 07/08/2018

Senior Championship – Our Senior Championship campaign continued on Saturday last when we faced Aughnasheelin in Cloone. Bornacoola were much sharper than they had been in their opening encounter with Allen Gaels and led early in the game as they took the game to their opponents and managed some good scores. However, the key score of the game arrived midway through the first half when Aughnasheelin grabbed a well worked goal and that was to prove a decisive cushion throughout the remainder of the game as the Aughnasheelin men went on to record a deserved 1-17 to 0-13 victory. This Saturday we face Glencar/Manorhamilton in Ballinamore at 5pm. Team on Saturday was: Danny Farrell, Jason Conory, Gary Mc Closkey, Conor Mc Cauley, Kevin Mulligan, Anthony Mulligan (0-1), Allan Croghan (0-2), Damian Moran (0-3), Colm Farrell, Cian Mallon, Sean Mc Keon (0-2), Ollie Vaughan (0-1). Philip Howard (0-2), Michael Duignan (0-1) and Ronan Mulligan. Subs used were Brian Conroy and Mervyn Howard (0-1).

Fun & Sports Day 2018 – Our annual fun and sports day takes place on Sunday August 19th at our club grounds in Dromod. The 6k run/walk gets proceedings underway at 12 noon and will be followed by mass and sports events. Sports activities will include underage games, fun races, tug of war, face painting much more, A great days fun and activities are promised for all the people in the parish of all ages and we look forward to seeing you all there.

Minor Championship – Rinn Gaels had a good victory on Monday week last when they overcame Glencar/Manorhamilton on a 3-11 to 1-9 scoreline in the Minor Championship. The team are in a strong position having won 3 out of their 4 games to date.

Ladies Championship – Bornacoola/St Mary’s were back in action on Friday evening last as they took on Fenagh in their second match in the excellent Aughavas facilities. Having won their first match comfortably, this turned out to be a much more competitive affair with the girls eventually prevailing on a 1-10 to 1-5 final scoreline. Despite Sarah Reynolds hitting the back of the net in the very early stages, the Fenagh girls were not to be deterred and served their intent with some fine scores from play throughout the half. Indeed the first half was very evenly matched and a late penalty converted by the Fenagh ladies saw the teams enter the half-time interval on level terms 1-4 each. On the resumption, Bornacoola/St Marys played with renewed determination and greater pace and with the defence holding the opposition to a solitary point over the half hour, they added six points to their total to establish the match-winning margin after a highly competitive and enjoyable championship match played in an excellent spirit by both teams. Well done to the girls on their efforts so far in this championship season which have guaranteed a semi-final place with two group matches still remaining against St. Francis and Mohill later this month. On duty on Friday evening last were: Kathy Butler, Hannah Reynolds, Jasmine Maye, Joanne McGushin, Enya Guckian, Lorraine Guckian (0-1), Emily Reynolds, Alison McKeon, Kasey Bruen (0-1), Sara Crowe, Aisling Leahy (0-4), Rachel McGarry, Sarah Reynolds (1-0), Kelly Howard (0-4), Lisa Guckian, Hannah Farrell, Isabelle Chandler and Ellen Woods.

Spin the Wheel – We launched our “Spin the Wheel” Fundraising event at the Club Draw on Saturday last. It will take place on Sunday night October 28th in The Copper Still; tickets will be on sale shortly and four lucky people will have the chance to Spin the Wheel for the top prize of €1000. One person will be selected at each of the next 3 Club Draws and the 4th person will come from those present on the night. It should be a great night’s entertainment. Sponsorship segments on the big wheel are available at €50 each and the final spin on the night will be for our sponsors only, with the lucky winner receiving a prize of €500. Your support would be greatly appreciated. If you are interested in sponsoring a segment, contact Jonathan on 0877700081

Club Draw – The July Club Draw took place in the Copper Still on Saturday night last – our thanks to all who supported. Winners were €100 Margo Halpin, €20 each to Conor Hackett, Louise Farrell, Jason Conroy, Josephine Mc Gushin and Declan Bohan

St Mary’s Kiltoghert GAA Club Notes 07/08/2018

RESULTS – Well done to our Seniors who had a comfortable win over Allen Gaels in their second game of the Championship on Saturday evening. The score line finished 3.16 to 3.08.  Unfortunately, both of our U13 teams suffered their first losses of the championship against Mohill on Friday evening.

Hard Luck to our Junior B team who suffered a heavy defeat to Leitrim Gaels on Sunday.

FIXTURES

Thursday 09th Aug:  U13 Barna Recycling Championship (15) St. Mary’s V’s Leitrim Gaels at 7pm in Páirc Naomh Mhuire

U13 Barna Recycling Championship Reserve  St. Mary’s V’s Leitrim Gaels at 8.15pm in Páirc Naomh Mhuire

Saturday 11th August: 2018 Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship: St. Mary’s V’s Aughnasheelin at 5.30pm in Drumshanbo

Sunday 12th August:  2018 Pyramid Bookmakers Junior A Football Championship St. Mary’s V’s Mohill at 1.45pm in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada

Monday 13th August: John McCartin Newtowngore Engineering U17 Championship Fenagh V’s St. Mary’s at 7.30pm in Fenagh

Best wishes to all teams

INTERMEDIATE LADIES – Bornacoola/St Mary’s were back in action on Friday evening last as they took on Fenagh in their second match in the excellent Aughavas facilities. Having won their first match comfortably, this turned out to be a much more competitive affair with the girls eventually prevailing on a 1-10 to 1-5 final scoreline. Despite Sarah Reynolds hitting the back of the net in the very early stages, the Fenagh girls were not to be deterred and served their intent with some fine scores from play throughout the half. Indeed, the first half was very evenly matched, and a late penalty converted by the Fenagh ladies saw the teams enter the half-time interval on level terms 1-4 each. On the resumption, our girls played with renewed determination and greater pace and with the defence holding the opposition to a solitary point over the half hour, they added six points to their total to establish the match-winning margin after a highly competitive and enjoyable championship match played in an excellent spirit by both teams. Well done to the girls on their efforts so far in this championship season which have guaranteed a semi-final place with two group matches remaining against St. Francis and Mohill later this month. On duty on Friday evening last were: Kathy Butler, Hannah Reynolds, Jasmine Maye, Joanne McGushin, Enya Guckian, Lorraine Guckian (0-1), Emily Reynolds, Alison McKeon, Kasey Bruen (0-1), Sara Crowe, Aisling Leahy (0-4), Rachel McGarry, Sarah Reynolds (1-0), Kelly Howard (0-4), Lisa Guckian, Hannah Farrell, Isabelle Chandler and Ellen Woods.

U12 GIRLS – Well done to our U12 girls’ team and management on retaining their county title on Monday in epic fashion.  Once again, the girls showed their never say die attitude and it paid off in the end, winning by the narrowest of margins.  This group of girls has come such a long way in such a very short space of time.  While each of the girls on the field worked tirelessly credit must also go to their equally dedicated teammates on the sideline who got behind the team from the very start to get them over the line. Hard luck to an excellent Manorhamilton team, we knew it wasn’t going to be easy as the teams couldn’t be separated in the group stages.  The final result was St. Mary’s 1.10, Manorhamilton 2.06.  Wishing Nicole Glancy who broke her wrist in a game last week a speedy recovery.  We hope to see Nicole back on the pitch playing again before too long.

The panel on the day was Emmanuella Olabiyi, Victoria Moore, Emily McGovern (0.01), Chloe Murphy, Kayleigh Earley, Mairead Lowe, Áine Morgan, Keelin Cronin (C), Emily Reynolds, Faith Lynott (0.01), Ellie Butler (1.03), Rebecca O’Neill (0.01), Ruby Lowe (0.01), Sarah Lowe (C) (0.01), Holly Corcoran, Nicole Glancy, Sarah McTiernan, Amber Hickey O’Flynn, Hannah Walsh, Micaela Gallagher (0.02), Hanora Brady, Holly Slevin, Caireann O’Grady, Caoimhe Doran, Chloe Costello, Lauren Deegan, Elodie Maye Gazzonet, Laura Faughnan, Tiffney Hughes, Urwah Imran, Mia Gately, Zara Cronin, Isabel Lowe

Best wishes to our 13 aside team are in action on Thursday evening in the B Shield Semi Final against Borncoola in Bornacoola.   Please see facebook for further details.

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.

SUMMER CAMP – Our annual club summer football camp will take place for three days from today Wednesday 08th to Friday 10th August from 10am-2pm in Páirc Naomh Mhuire. The camp is open to everyone from age 5 to 14 years and everyone who attends will receive a pair of St, Mary’s socks and shorts on the final day. We look forward to a great few days of fun and football.