Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 31/01/2018

Awards Night – Our Annual Awards for 2017 were presented at the first Club Draw of the year in the Copper Still on Saturday night last. Cian Mallon was named as the U17 Player of the year 2017, Liam Mulligan scooped the Junior Player of the Year and Damian Moran was named as Senior Player of the Year. There were presentations made to outgoing Treasurer Martina Hackett and Chairman Noel Mc Closkey in recognition of their outstanding service in office over the last number of years as well as a special presentation to Mary Mc Cauley for her outstanding work in the club. Feargal Mc Gill was named as Club Person of the Year. Well done to all of our winners.

 Club Draw – Winners in the first Club Draw of the Year were; €100 Damian Mc Guinness, Liscloonadea €20 each to John Shanley, Seamus Mallon, Paddy Reynolds, Joe Devine and Conor Hackett. Our thanks to all for selling tickets in the weeks leading up to Saturday night and also to our ticket sellers on the night. Next draw at the end of February.

This is Your Life – A date for your diary and our main fundraiser for 2018, hot on the heels of the huge success that was the Late Late Show last year, the club will be hosting a This is Your Life evening in Lough Rynn on Saturday, March 31st at 8pm (Easter Saturday). Admission will be just €10 and it promises to be a wonderful night full of fun, entertainment and nostalgia. You never know, it could be you!!

Texas Hold Em – There will be another poker night in the Clubhouse on Friday, February 16th next. Doors open at 8.30pm and play gets underway at 8.45pm. Refreshments will be served on the night – only €20 to play, plus buy backs. All welcome.

Underage Indoor Programme – The Club will be running an indoor football programme for its underage players, starting on Saturday, February 10th and running for 5 weeks. The programme will be rolled out in the Mohill Sports Complex and will focus on core football skills and agility. The cost will be €10 per child for the 5 weeks (€25 for a family of 3 children or more). 5-7 year olds will be from 10.30am to 11.10am, 8-9 year olds will be accommodated between 11.15am and 11.55am and 10-11 year olds from 12pm to 12.45pm. If you are interested, please come along to the Bornacoola GAA clubhouse for registration night on Thursday 01st Feb 2018 from 7 pm to 9 pm to book your place. Numbers are limited due to the capacity of hall. Any queries in advance of registration night, please contact Suzanne on 087-3898205/Trevor on 087-8677206

Scór – The County Finals of Scór Sinsear take place on February 24th. Bornacoola are hoping to enter in a number of disciplines. If you have an interest in participating, there’s still time to get involved so please contact Aidan Dockery on 085 2485973