Aughawillan GAA Club Notes 06/03/2018
Club Lotto – Next draw will be held in Reynolds’ Ballinamore on Wednesday 7th March. New Jackpot is €2,000.
Swan Bar Division 3 – The Junior team have their first game of the year this Saturday 10th March versus Drumkeeran at home. Throw-in: 4.30. We wish the team and the management – Pat Flanagan, PJ McNiffe and Paul Prior the best of luck for the year ahead.
Ladies Football – Best of Luck to the Aughawillan Ladies’ who start their league campaign against Dromahair at home this weekend at 11am.
Underage – St Brigid’s U13 team play Annaduff this Sunday, venue and time TBC.
Dublin – 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).
Martin Flanagan and Gary Deane are holding a table quiz in Jackie’s Bar on March 16th at 9pm, spot prizes and refreshments on the night. Great way to start St Patrick’s Weekend!
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.
Get Well Soon – We wish one of our cyclists, Seamus Quinn, a speedy recovery.
Referees Wanted – In order for the GAA and its games to survive, we need to recruit new referees. A special effort is been made to recruit new referees, so if you are interested or know of anybody interested please contact a member of the executive.
Allianz Leagues 2018 – The Hurlers’ last league game takes place on Sunday in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada against Cavan. Throw-in: 2.30. Best of Luck to all involved.
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.
