Aughawillan GAA Club Notes 06/04/2018
Division 1 – Well done to the Senior Team who won their opening league game last Saturday against Ballinaglera. Score: Aughawillan 1-12 Ballinaglera 10 points. We also wish Ronan Maxwell a speedy recovery. They now play last year’s winners, Mohill, this Saturday in Aughawillan at 6.30pm. All support welcome!
U-13 – Well done to the U13 St Brigid’s team who defeated Drumkeeran last week with a score of 4-8 to 3-3. They are now due to play Gortletteragh in their final league game.
Club Lotto – Next draw will be held in Shortt’s, Ballinamore on April 4th. New Jackpot €2,200.
Poker Classic – Thank you to all who supported the Poker Classic held on Good Friday, a great night was had by all. A special thanks to those who sponsored bottles of whiskey, brandy and those who provided refreshments for the occasion. Thanks to Pat Flanagan and Timmy Winters for organizing and running the event, Gene Maguire, Donal Quinn, Joan McBrien and Niamh Kelly for helping out on the night and to Shane Maguire and Supervalu for their contributions. Congratulations to the winners on the night – 1st: Paul Gaffney, 2nd: Pat Stringer, 3rd: Francis Murray, 4th: John Prior, 5th: Cathal McBrien, 6th: Jim North.
Dublin – Aughawillan Sponsored Cycle – All our cyclists have been on their bikes preparing for the cycle, as well as fundraising and wish to thank all those who have sponsored them so far.
Dates for the Diary – Sat. 14th April – ‘Dublin Aughawillan Diaspora & Friends’ night out in The Ferryman in Dublin at 9pm. There will be members of the cycling team and the club executive present on the night. All welcome for an enjoyable social occasion for all.
May Bank Holiday weekend – Noel Gilheany and Pat Flanagan are holding a 5km & 10km Walk & Run. Details to follow in the coming weeks. There will also be a bucket collection at Supervalu and Tesco with details of a Church Gate collection to follow.
Pat Joe McNiffe has also commenced a clothes collection to fundraise for the cycle.
Donations can also now be made online using Klubfunder, the link can be found on our Facebook page. We appreciate any and all donations and sponsorship that can be made to the cyclists and we ask that you support and encourage all 20 cyclists in any way possible as they prepare for the event in May. You can keep up to date with the cycle and preparations through our Facebook page.
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.
