Aughawillan GAA Club Notes 20/02/2018
Club Lotto – Next draw will be held in The Ballymac Inn on 21st February. New Jackpot is €1,900.
Registration – If you wish to become a member of the club, please contact Michael Flanagan, Damien Gilheany or pay online (link on our Facebook page). Adults €25, Underage €10. Reduced membership fee for members of the Ladies’ Club €10. Membership of the club allows you full use of the gym and club room facilities.
Aughawillan Drama Troupe – You have a great chance to see their latest production, ‘Drinking Habits 2,’ if you haven’t already. They will be on stage again on Sat 24th and Sun 25th February, curtains at 8.30 each night. Tickets are €10 and must be booked in advance. To book call 087 6486804.
Dates for the Diary – The 2018 season is due to get under in March with the Division 3 league due to start the weekend of March 3rd/4th, and Division 1 due to begin the weekend of March 31st/April 1st.
Dublin to Aughawillan Sponsored Cycle – 20 former Aughawillan players will cycle 150km from Castleknock GAA club to Aughawillan GAA club on May 12th. The cyclists are as follows: Mickey Quinn, Declan Darcy, Peter Prior, Gerry Flanagan, Noel Gilheany, Martin Flanagan, Gary Deane, Damien Gilheany, Pat Flanagan, Paul Bohan, Pauric Gilheany, Thomas Quinn, Niall Bohan, John Mannion, Pat Joe McNiffe, Seamus Quinn, Barry McBrien, Martin Flynn, Des Quinn & Ollie Plunkett.
The goal is for each member of the cycle is to raise €1,000 to go towards the upgrading of the playing surface of the main pitch. Any donations that exceed this target will be donated to the Irish Cancer Society. Donations can be made to the cyclists directly or online (more details on this to follow).
We ask that you support and encourage the cyclists in any way possible over the next few months as they prepare for the event in May. You can keep up to date with the cycle and preparations through our Facebook page – Aughawillan GAA.
Leitrim Supporters Club Draw – Tickets now available, please contact a member of the executive.
Allianz Leagues 2018 – Well done to the Leitrim Hurling team who beat Fermanagh in Brewster Park last weekend, their final game in the League takes place on 4th March in Ballinamore, where they will play Cavan. Best of luck to Noel Plunkett and the Leitrim footballers who take on Limerick in their next League game. Venue- Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, Time- 2.30.
Ladies Football – Hard luck to the Leitrim Ladies’ team who were defeated by Offaly last weekend. They are due to play Meath in their next game, venue to be confirmed. There is massive representation from Aughawillan with 7 members on the Leitrim panel – Edel Shanley, Sarah Quinn, Eimhin Quinn, Aisling Quinn, Carla LeGuen, Sorcha Flanagan and Caoimhe Quinn. Meave Quinn also forms parts of the management team. Best of Luck to all the girls in their next game.
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.
