Aughavas GAA Club Notes 10/04/2018

LOTTO – The next Lotto draw takes place on Saturday 14th April in the Dugout with Ray and Ciaran’s team.  Jackpot is €10,600.

FIXTURES – Our Division 3 Team had a good win over Annaduff on Sunday last in Annaduff.  Our next game is Saturday evening 14th April at 7pm in Eslin.  Please support.

ST JOSEPH’S BOYS – Our u17’s play Allen Gaels on Tuesday evening in Carrigallen, this is the last game in the league rounds, probably shield semi-final at the weekend.  Our u13’s lost to Manorhamilton in a play-off game in a rain soaked Manorhamilton on Sunday evening last, on a score line of 3-6 to 0-11, again we were down by 5pts at halftime, we fought hard in the second half to draw back level, but despite having chances we just didn’t have the rub of the green to get over the line, we now play in the Shield during the week.  The u15 League is starting next week, please keep an eye on the fixtures.

FUNDRAISER FOR AUGHAVAS COMMUNITY CENTRE – Acorn Players present “loophole” by John McManus in Aughavas Community Centre on Friday 13th April at 8.30pm.  Admission is €10. Tea & refreshments served. Please support.

AUGHAVAS PARISH CONCERT –  Our parish concert will take place on Friday 27th April at 8pm in the Community Centre. Tea & refreshments served. 

MEETING – The next club & executive meeting will take place on Thursday 12th April in the Club rooms at 9pm.  All are welcome.

CLUB CAIRDE APRIL DRAW – The €100 winners were Michael T. Donohoe Carrigallen, Charlotte Mulvey Ballinaglera, Jack Dolan Drumkeeran, Noel Crossan St Marys, Aoife & Ciara Keenan Gortletteragh.  Club winner of €300 was Drumreilly.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY – Leitrim’s health is your wealth will take place on Wednesday 16th May in the Bush Hotel at 7pm.

Leitrim GAA Strategic Plan – Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG is in the process of producing a Strategic Development Plan for the next three years.

As part of the consultation process, adult members of the GAA in Leitrim are being asked for their views under a number of headings. Every voice is important and this online survey is an important part of the consultation. So please give your views and opinions. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this survey will be reported only in the aggregate.  If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact CLG Liatroma by email to – developmentofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie

Closing date for online replies is Friday 13 April.

Please click here to complete survey.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 16/04/2018

LOTTO – There was no winner of the Lotto draw last Sunday in “The Dugout”. The numbers drawn were 3-2-6-0-1-5-4-7.  €30 winners on the night were Dan O’Brien, Croia Canning, Fionnuala Bohan, Ceola Canning and Sarah & Mark Greene.  The House prize sponsored by “the Dugout” was won by Dan & Mary O’Brien.  The next Lotto draw takes place on Saturday 14th April in the Dugout with Ray and Ciaran’s team.  The jackpot is €10,600.

FIXTURES – Our Intermediate Team will play Annaduff in an away game on Sunday 8th April at 12 noon. Please support.

ST JOSEPH’S BOYS – Hard luck to our u13’s who lost to Leitrim Gaels by a point last Friday. We were down by 0- 7 at halftime and they made a great comeback and took the lead only to give away a goal at the end, semi-final opponents to be decided after all the games are played.

TABLE QUIZ – Congratulations to Terry Williams, Anthony Curran, Gerry Gallogly & Francis Bohan the senior winners at the Coiste na Nog annual Table Quiz on Good Friday and also to the Juvenile winners, Grainne Casey, Claire Kenny, Caitlyn Brooks, Eabha Kenny & Mary Kate Kenny.  Thanks to all who supported the quiz and helped out on the night.

COISTE CHONTAE LIATROMA CLG STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-21 – All adult members of the club are asked for their views under a number of headings on an online survey which can be found on Leitrim GAA website and Leitrim GAA Facebook page.  This survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete and the closing date is Friday 13th April. Every opinion is important.

MEETING – The next club & executive meeting will take place on Thursday 12th April in the Clubrooms at 9pm.  All are welcome.

WEDDING – Congratulations to Derek Maguire and Grainne McCaffrey on the occasion of their marriage on Saturday 31st March in Markree Castle, Collooney, Sligo. We wish them both every happiness in their married life.  A great weekend was had by all.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 26/03/2018

LOTTO – Next Lotto draw takes place on Sunday night 1st April in the Dugout.  The player’s team are hosting the draw.  Jackpot is €10,500.

FIXTURES – Our Junior Team will play Ballinamore Sean O’ Heslin’s in Ballinamore on Monday 2nd April at 2pm.

ST JOSEPH’S BOYS – Our u17’s lost out to St Mary’s last Saturday morning in Pairc Naomh Mhuire.  Our next game is against Fenagh during the week.  Our U13’s also played in Carrick on Saturday morning and after a brave battle we went down by one point, all still to play for in the next two games with semi-final places up for grabs. Our u11’s were in Pairc Sean on Sunday and played at halftime in the Leitrim –v- Wicklow game, a great occasion for all those young boys and girls and hopefully plenty more appearances in Pairc Sean in the years ahead.  Well done to all involved with all teams.

TABLE QUIZ – Coiste na nÓg annual Table Quiz will take place in Aughavas Community Centre on Good Friday night at 9:15pm. We hope to see a good turnout with plenty of spot prizes and refreshments served on the night. Please support.

BAKE SALE – St Joseph’s Ladies bake sale will take place on Easter Sunday 1st April in Aughavas GAA club rooms after mass.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 21/03/2018

LOTTO – There was no winner of the Lotto jackpot on Sunday night last in “the Dugout”. The numbers drawn were 4-0-2-3-7-6-1-5.  €30 winners were Catriona Brennan, Willie Lyons, James Moran, Gene Maguire, & Turlough Williams. The house prize sponsored by The Dugout was won by Loren Fitzpatrick.  The next draw will be Easter weekend in “The Dugout” with Aughavas Players’ team hosting.  The Lotto jackpot will be €10,500. Envelopes €2 or three for €5.

FIXTURES – Our Junior Team will play Bornacoola in a home game in Aughavas at 5pm on Saturday 24th March.  St Joseph’s U17 will play St Marys in Pairc Naomh Mhuire, Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday 24th at 12 noon.  St Joseph’s U13’s will also play St Mary’s in Pairc Naomh Mhuire :

TABLE QUIZ – Coiste na Nog annual Table Quiz will take place in Aughavas Community Centre on Good Friday night.

BAKE SALE – St Joseph’s Ladies bake sale will take place on Easter Sunday 1st April in Aughavas GAA club rooms after mass.

THE KUBE – Gerry Gallogly would like to thank everyone who supported his Kube event last Friday night in Lough Rynn.   A special thanks to his main sponsors Aughavas GAA club and Pat Mitchell, Mitchell’s Bar & Restaurant Carrigallen.  Thanks also to all who took part in the fundraising walk/run and who donated money towards the event.  A big thank you to Caroline Beirne who helped out in the fundraising and to Eslin GAA club for a well-run competition which was a huge success on the night and a future fundraiser for our own club.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 12/03/2018

LOTTO – The next draw is Sunday 18th March in “The Dugout” with Fintan & Pauline’s team hosting.  The Lotto jackpot will be €10,400.  Envelopes €2 or three for €5.  If you’re not in you can’t win!

FIXTURES – Our Division 3 Team League campaign finally commenced on Saturday 10th March with a local derby against our neighbours Carrigallen where we came out winners.  We have no Division 3 games this weekend.  Our Junior Team also won on Sunday in Aughavas against Mohill.  The juniors will play Cloone next Friday night 16th March at 9pm in Cloone.

LEITRIM SENIOR TEAM – We wish the Leitrim Team the best of luck in the forthcoming league game against Waterford on Sunday 18th March.

LEITRIM HURLERS – Congratulations to the Leitrim Hurlers who beat Cavan and are now through to the Division 3B Final against Lancashire.  Well done to the team and management.

FAI AFTERSCHOOL CLUB – The FAI afterschool Club starts in Aughavas N.S. on Wednesday 18th April for 4 weeks from 3pm-4pm.  It is open to both boys & girls from 2nd class to 6th class Cost €10. Booking only by email leitrim.afterschools.fai@gmail.com to ensure participant ratio as per FAI guidelines.

SCÓR NA MBUNSCOILEANNA – Congratulations to St Joseph’s NS team (Gary Mitchell, Conor Shortt, Bradley Codwell, Mark McDermott, Edel McKiernan, Sarah Greene, Tori Codwell& Caoimhe Casey) who took 1st place in Rince Foirne at the Scor na mBunscoile in Cloone Community Centre on Friday night last.  Congratulations also to our quiz team who came 2nd in the Trath na gCeist, Liam McIntyre, Padraig Maguire & Eanna McNamara.  Well done to all.

ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE – Aughavas St Patrick’s Day parade will start at Aughavas National School at 12.30pm with St Patrick himself.   There will be lots of sweets and treats with €100 for the best float. Bouncy Castle for entertainment at The Dugout from 1:30 to 5:30pm.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 05/03/2018

LOTTO – There was no winner of the Lotto jackpot on Saturday night last in Terry Shortt’s “Heritage Bar”.  The numbers drawn were 4-0-2-3-7-6-1-5.  €30 winners were Christina Conefrey, Pat Charles, Kevin Keegan, George O’Brien, and Sean Quinn Aughawillan. The house prize sponsored by Terry & Agnes Shortt was won by Colette Flanagan.  Thanks to Terry & Agnes for their hospitality and their sponsorship on the night. The next draw is Sunday 18th March in “The Dugout” with Pauline & Fintan’s team hosting.  The Lotto jackpot will be €10,400.  Envelopes €2 or three for €5.

FIXTURES – On Saturday 10th March, Division 3 league game will take place in Aughavas v Carrigallen at (12 noon – To be confirmed).  Our Division 4 team also have a home game in Aughavas v Mohill on Sunday 11th March at 12 noon.

LEITRIM SUPPORTERS TICKETS – Last chance this week for getting your Leitrim Supporters tickets which are available for sale from all committee members. Tickets cost €50 – First prize is €5,000.   The draw will take place on Sunday 10th March at Cox’s Steakhouse.

CLUB MEETING – A short Club Meeting will take place on Friday night 9th March @9pm for the return of the Leitrim Supporters tickets.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 27/02/2018

LOTTO – The next draw is Saturday 3rd March in Terry Shortt’s “Heritage Bar”, Ballinamore with Dan & Noel’s team hosting.  The Lotto jackpot will be €10,300.  Envelopes €2 or three for €5.  If you’re not in you can’t win!

FIXTURES – Our Division 3 Team League campaign will commence on Sunday 4th March with an away game in Glenfarne at 12 noon. On Saturday 10th March they will play Carrigallen in Aughavas at 4.30pm.  Our Division 4 team will play on Sunday 11th March in Aughavas against Mohill at 12 noon.

St JOSEPH’S BOYS – Well done to St Joseph’s u17’s who had a good win over Mohill on Saturday last in Aughavas.  Our next game is away to Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins on Saturday 10thMarch.  Congratulations also to our u13’s who came out on top in a hard fought game –v- Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins on Saturday morning.  Our next game is Sunday 3rd March in Aughavas against Dromahair with weather permitting.

LEITRIM SUPPORTERS TICKETS – We have received our allocation of Leitrim Supporters tickets which are available for sale from all committee members. Tickets cost €50 – First prize is €5,000. We would be grateful if you buy tickets from Aughavas committee members.   The draw will take place on Sunday 10th March in Cox’s Steakhouse.

THANK YOU – Aughavas Club would like to thank Pat Mitchell for his recent sponsorship and thanks to all who attended and supported M.J.’s on Saturday night last.  A great night was had by all.

LEITRIM SENIOR TEAM – Congratulations to the Leitrim team who secured a great win over Limerick in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada on Sunday last.  We wish them the very best of luck in McGovern Park Ruislip against London next Saturday.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 20/02/2018

LOTTO – There was no winner of the Lotto jackpot on Saturday night last.  The numbers drawn were 5-1-2-4-6-7-3-0.  €30 winners were Peter McBrien, Alanna Bohan, Mary Hunt, Anne Brady and Ciaran Moran. The house prize sponsored by The Dugout was won by Sean (Jacko) McKiernan.  The next draw is Saturday 3rd March in Terry Shortt’s Heritage Bar, Ballinamore with Dan & Noel’s team hosting.  The Lotto jackpot will be €10,300. Envelopes €2 or three for €5.  If you’re not in you can’t win!

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY –  MJs Bar, Carrigallen will be holding a Sponsorship night on Saturday 24th February for Aughavas GAA Club.  Please come out and support this event.

CONGRATULATIONS – Aughavas GAA Club would like to send congratulations to Ros Williams on being called into the Senior Leitrim panel for goalkeeping duties. Also, congratulations to Fintan Gallogly, Seamus Sweeney and Eoin Kenny who are all on the U20 County Panel and finally congratulations to two of our young players Diarmuid Casey and James Canning who made their first appearance with our Intermediate team in a recent challenge game in Templeport.

UNDERAGE PRESENTATION – Last Sunday evening in Aughavas GAA Clubrooms Leitrim County Player Conor Gaffney presented the u14 St Joseph’s 2017 Feile team with their medals.  A presentation of a framed jersey was presented to sponsors “The Dugout”, “Mitchell’s Bar”, “Kilbracken Arms Hotel”, “Andelise Curtains & Blinds” and, “Celtic Security Solutions.” Thanks also to McCanns Centra Carrigallen who sponsored football bags and Orla Kearney, Hairdresser who sponsored socks. We would also like to thank Willie Donnellan and Terry Williams for the photography on the night and a big thank you to the ladies in the kitchen for the lovely tea, sandwiches and goodies.

ESLIN “THE KUBE” – Gerry Gallogly is organising a Fundraising Walk/Run 7.5km which will take place on Sunday 25th February in Aughavas.  Registration in the Club rooms at 12.30pm, the fee is €5.00 each and €10.00 for families.  All are welcome on the day.  Help Gerry beat “the Kube” for Eslin GAA.

DIVISION 3 LEAGUE – The first round of the league will commence on the weekend of the 3/4th March with an away game against Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher.

LEITRIM SUPPORTERS TICKETS – We have received our allocation of Leitrim Supporters tickets which are available for sale from all committee members. Tickets cost €50 – First prize is €5,000. We would be grateful if you buy tickets from Aughavas committee members.   The draw will take place on Sunday 10th March in Cox’s Steakhouse.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 12/02/2018

LOTTO – There was no winner of the Lotto jackpot on Tuesday 6th last.  The numbers drawn were 2-4-7-5-0-1-3-6.  €30 winners were Con Cashin, Jayne Charles, Martin McIntyre, Kathleen Moran and Ann Gallogly. The house prize sponsored by The Dugout was won Breege Brady.  The next draw is Saturday 17th February with Colm and Gerry’s team hosting.  The Lotto jackpot will be €10,200.  Envelopes €2 or three for €5.  If you’re not in you can’t win!

REGISTRATION – Club membership is now due. For members who haven’t already paid their registration, there will be an opportunity to pay on Sunday 18th February from 12.30pm to 1.15pm in the Clubrooms.  Registration for 2018 – Senior Players €50, Student €25, Underage 20 and Gym membership outside parish €100.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY – MJs Bar, Carrigallen will be holding a Sponsorship night on Saturday 24th February for Aughavas GAA Club.  Please come out and support this event.

LEITRIM SUPPORTERS TICKETS – We have received our allocation of Leitrim Supporters tickets which are available for sale from all committee members. Tickets cost €50 – First prize is €5,000. We would be grateful if you buy tickets from Aughavas committee members.   The draw will take place on Sunday 10th March in Cox’s Steakhouse.

SYMPATHY – Aughavas GAA Club would like to extend its deepest sympathy to the Conefrey Family, Lisgillock and Edgeworthstown on the death of their granddaughter/daughter Ciara Conefrey, the Kiernan family Carrigallen on the death of their daughter Fiona, the Carthy Family, Aughavas on the death of Margaret Shaloo (nee Carthy), New Jersey and Marion McCabe on the death of her Uncle Gerard Reilly.  May they Rest in Peace.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 06/02/2018

CLUB & EXECUTIVE MEETING – Our next club and executive meeting will take place on Thursday 8th February at 9pm in the Clubrooms.  All members are welcome to attend.

SYMPATHY – It was with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Teresa Moran, Aughavas on Thursday last.  The club extends its deepest sympathy to her husband John, her sons Brian, Michael and Kevin, her extended family, friends and colleagues.  Ar dheis De go raibh a hAnam.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 31/01/2018

FUNDRAISING DRAW – We had a great night on Saturday last at our Fundraising Draw in “The Dugout”.  The winner of the 1st prize of €3,000 went to Paddy & Joan O’Brien, Milford, Co. Cork.  The 2nd prize of €1,000 went to Holly & Harper Hughes and Jack Charles.  €100 winners were Tomas Fee Drumreilly, Bernie Goldrick Leitrim Gaels, John McNamara London, Paddy & Maura O’Connor Ballinamore and Michael Kellegher Carrigallen. Congratulations to all the winners. We would like to thank Cllr Paddy O’Rourke, Peace Commissioner who oversaw the draw, Sambo Reilly for sponsoring the second prize of €1,000 and Ray McBrien who sponsored a €100 prize, Pauline Harte for the beautiful food and music by D.J. Mike Darcy from Shannonside. Thanks also to our sponsors for various spot prizes on the night and Terry for his photography. Finally, we would like to thank all of you who bought tickets and supported our draw and of course our hardworking ticket sellers.

LOTTO – The next draw for our Lotto is Saturday 3rd February in The Dugout.  St Joseph’s Ladies are hosting the draw. Our Jackpot is €10,100. Lotto envelopes €2 each or three envelopes for €5 – if you’re not in you can’t win.

CHALLENGE MATCH – We will play Templeport in a Challenge match on Friday night at 9pm in Templeport.

CLUB & EXECUTIVE MEETING – Our next club and executive meeting will take place on Thursday 8th February at 9pm in the Clubrooms.  All members are welcome to attend.

CONGRATULATIONS – Congratulations to Gerry McGovern, Cloone who was recently elected as Uachtaran Comhairle Connacht 2018-2020.  We wish you the best of luck in your new post, Gerry.

SYMPATHY – The club extends its deepest sympathy to county secretary Attracta O’Reilly on the death of her mother Mrs Kathleen McDermott, Drumlion and Sean O Suilleabhain on the death of his father Frank Sullivan, Aughnacliffe. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 23/01/2018

LOTTO – There was no winner of our Lotto draw last Sunday 21st.  The numbers drawn were 3-2-5-1-7-4-6-0.  €30 winners on the night Gabriel Higgins, Noel Shortt, Mattie Fee, Lile McCabe and Martin McIntyre.  The house prize sponsored by The Dugout was won by Francis Beirne.  The next draw on Saturday 3rd February will be co-coordinated St Joseph’s Ladies. The Lotto jackpot is €10,100.  Envelopes €2 or three for €5.  If you’re not in you can’t win!

FUNDRAISING DRAW – Our Aughavas GAA Fundraising Draw will take place this Saturday night 27thJanuary @ 10pm in “The Dugout”. Tickets are still on sale. €20 each or a book of three tickets for €50.  1st Prize is €3,000, 2nd Prize €1,000 and 5 Prizes of €100. Tickets are available from all Club Officers and players. All sold tickets can be returned to the Club rooms on Friday night at 9pm.

MEMBERSHIP 2018 – Club membership is now due. The fees for 2018 are Adults: €50, Students: €25, Underage: €20, Family membership: €100. Gym membership outside the parish is €100.

TRAINING – Training is on Friday night 26th January @ 8.30pm.

LEITRIM SENIOR TEAM –  Good luck to the Leitrim Senior Team who play Antrim in the First round of the League on Sunday 28th January in Belfast.