Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s GAA Club Notes 08/01/2019
Leitrim GAA – Hard luck to Dean McGovern and the Leitrim team who put in a fantastic performance on Sunday against Mayo, the lads competed fantastically well and only a penalty shootout could deny them, we would like to wish the new manager and all the players the best of luck for 2019
‘Ireland Lights Up – The GAA, in partnership with RTÉ’s Operation Transformation, and supported by Healthy Ireland and Get Ireland Walking, hope to bring together communities across the 32 counties to enjoy healthy walks in the safe environs of their own GAA club. Do you want to get moving and active this New Year, but you have nowhere to go? Do you find it hard to find a safe and well-lit area to go for a walk during the dark winter months? Well, your local GAA club has the answer!
This is an initiative that helps to promote physical and mental health and is something that can be enjoyed by the whole family and will be launched this Sunday after mass in the pairc an ideal opportunity for a walk with friends and family where you can enjoy a chat and a bit of exercise at the same time, refreshments will be served in the club rooms afterwards and further details of the events over the coming weeks will be discussed, please note there is no charge for this event. .
All are welcome to come to this event, please spread the word.
AGM – Thanks to everyone that attended our annual AGM on the 29th of December which was held in the club rooms. We had 26 in attendance which was slightly down on the numbers from the previous year.
The majority of the current Executive Committee were re-elected to their existing roles with the exception of Scor Officer Brid Sullivan who stepped down to a role as Oilfigeach Cultur agus teanga, the club extended their thanks to Brid for the exceptional work she has done over the years in supporting the club. The club also welcomed a new member to the executive with Phillip Farrelly joining the Coiste to replace Jeanette Hart who stepped down from her role, we would like to thank Jeanette for all her hard work for the club especially for the tireless work she did behind the scenes for our club lotto and wish her well,
On the night Secretary, Patsy Connaughton, produced a detailed report on the Club’s activities and achievements in 2018. This was followed by a report by our Cisteoir John D’Arcy on the club’s current financial position. Micky Quinn then gave his Chairman’s address where he outlined the successes and challenges that we’d faced as a club throughout 2018 paying special mention to the hard work of all the
management, selectors and players of all the teams and wishing our outgoing senior management team of Paul Prior, Sean McCartin, Paddy Prior and Jason Kellett all the best for the future while also introducing and welcoming our new senior management team of Dominic Corrigan, Adrian Dockory and Adrian Smith.
We’d like to thank all outgoing members for their hard work and dedication to Sean O’Heslins and wish the 2019 Executive Committee all the best for the coming year.
Christmas Draw – Congratulations to our main prize winner Adrian Gallogly Drumraine – who wins €3500 a great start to 2019
Well done also to Mary Gallagher Knocknacullion who won €1000 kindly sponsored by Gay Priors @ High St.
Next up we have our €100 winners
Joe Murphy Jnr
Hannah Kevin and Brian Banks
Sean McGovern Cloone
Joey and Mary Smith
G Booth Tully Fenagh Ballinamore
The Mcniff Family Church Street
Liz O’Toole Fenagh
Frankie Reynolds Ballinaglara
Gene Moran
Ciaran McTague Killtymooden
Well done to all the winners and thanks to everyone that supported the draw by purchasing or selling tickets and special thanks to Gay and staff for hosting the event and their fantastic sponsorship of €1000 for the second prize
Comhghairdeas – Congratulations to Sarah McWeeney and John Farrell on the birth of their new baby Óisín , we do realise that there will be a big pull for baby Óisín to play for Mohill but we would like offer the opportunity for him to pull on the Ballinamore jersey in the future !!!
Christmas Club Lotto Results
Our weekly Lotto will return on the 14th of January
The results of out Christmas lotto which was held in Smyths Siopa Ol on the 21st of December
Numbers Drawn 4 5 3 7 1 6 0 2.
House prizes €50 x 4: Philip McHugh: Philip Farrelly: Andy Ralph: Padraic S Mac an Phriora. Sponsored (4 prizes): Walter Sharpley. Gerry Mahon. Elaine Farrelly. Michael & Meave Quinn.
€100 prizes(2) Oliver Flanagan, c/o Shortts’. Mary Mc Nulty, Aghadark.
€40 each: (10) Maggie Mullen, Pairc Fea. Karen Gallogly, Drumreilly. Adrian MacGabhainn, Sraid Ard. Raymond McHugh, Killaneen. Arlene McFarland, c/o Commercial. Terry Short, Ballinamore. Scott & Lucy Bannon, Co Offaly. Sean Quinn, Aghawillan. Pamila McWeeney, Longstone.
Next draw: Jackie’s, 14th Jan. Jackpot €5,900.
A special thanks to Ciaran and Cathy Smyth for their generous sponsorship on the night and for their excellent hosting of the event, thanks also to everyone that sells or buys our lotto tickets the revenue generated is a critical and important part of supporting the running of the club.
Leitrim Girls U13 Sponsorship – Leitrim Girls U13 Development Squad is the chosen group up for the next 8 weeks in the Community Fund Blue Token box in Tesco Ballinamore starting Monday the 7th of January – please support and spread the word
Clubrooms historical display – It is planned to put up a permanent display of photographs and memorabilia relating to the club in the clubrooms. Apart from photos, this could include old jerseys, programmes or any items relating to club players or successes in past years in football, hurling, Scór nó aon rud eile. If you have any items or any ideas, contact Seán Ó Súilleabhain at 087 6821566
Irish Conversation Classes – Ciorcal Comhrá Irish Conversation Classes begin this Tuesday. In Library at 8.00. Suitable for all levels. Admission Free. ”
Referee Positions – The County Board would like to recruit new referees in 2019. If this is something that is of interest to you this is a great opportunity to get involved with full training provided. Anyone interested in trying it out please contact Chairman Michael Quinn.
Membership – Folks, membership of Ballinamore Seán Ó hEislin’s is now open for 2019. The prices are; family members €80 (Family Constitutes a maximum of two adults and any number of children under the age of 18); adult single €40; under 18 €20. Please contact Walter Sharpley on 0861236207 or Shane Harte on 087 7985069 to make payment
