Aughawillan GAA Club Notes 21/11/2018
Junior Championship – Congratulations to the Junior team and managers Pat Flanagan & Pat Joe McNiffe on winning the Junior B Championship final last weekend. There was a great display of football put on by both teams, in particular, by many of our younger players who were outstanding all over the field. Well done to Peter Prior who won Man of the Match. A massive thank you to the big crowd that came to support the team on the day & see our captain Michael Prior lift Aughawillan’s second trophy of the year! We also wish a speedy recovery to Conor McGovern, who unfortunately was unable to be there. Check out our Facebook page for pictures from the Final!
U20 – Well done to St Brigid’s u20 team who defeated St Joseph’s last weekend. Score: St Brigid’s 2-14 St Joseph’s 2-8. They are now in the Final against St Mary’s. The game takes place at 12pm in Ballinamore and all support is appreciated!
Congratulations to Gary & Petra Deane on the birth of their baby daughter, Lola.
Club Lotto – Results for draw held on 14th November. Numbers drawn: 1, 24, 25, 28. No jackpot winners, €20 winners: 1. Louise Quinn, Drumcullion, 2. Eugene Maguire, Corraleehan, 3. Tom Johnston c/o Gorbys, 4. Jim Gallagher (Annual Lotto), 5. Karen Griffin, Ballinamore, 6. Margaret McKeon, Ballinamore, 7. Nathan & Rebecca McGovern, Knockmore, Corlough. Next draw will take place on Wednesday 28th November in Tabhairne an Bhainc. Jackpot: €3,900.
Tickets for the fortnightly lotto are now available online – link on Facebook page – Aughawillan GAA. Annual Tickets are also now due for renewal – if you’d like to renew your annual lotto or to purchase an annual ticket, contact Jerome Quinn. The cost is €50.
Leitrim Sports Star Awards – Best of Luck to the Senior Team & Mark Plunkett who are both nominated for awards in the Leitrim Sports Star Awards, in the Senior Team & Senior Sports Individual categories respectively. The awards are held on November 24th in the Landmark Hotel, if anyone is interested in attending, please contact Michael Quinn by Wednesday evening. Tickets are €40 and include a 4 course meal.
Annual €20 Christmas Draw – With Christmas fast approaching, the €20 tickets will be on sale very shortly. If you’re interested in buying (or selling!) tickets, please contact a member of the club’s executive.
Help build the “Leitrim Wall” – This fundraising initiative by Leitrim GAA seeks to complete a wall of messages and support visible from the N4 at the Centre of Excellence in Annaduff. There are options from €250 up to €3,000 which allow you to purchase a brick or stone in the wall with a personal message which can been seen and inspire future generations of Leitrim footballers. The funds raised will go to the completion of the Centre of Excellence. If you are interested in this initiative, please contact: secretary.aughawillan.leitrim@gaa.ie.
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.
