Annual Christmas Draw – The annual Aughawillan Christmas Draw will be held in the Viking Lounge on Saturday 5th January. There’s a total of 15 prizes to be won on the night, including a top prize of €5,000. Tickets are €20 or 3 for €50 & we ask that if possible to please support the draw. If you’re interested in buying (or selling!) tickets, please contact a member of the club’s executive. Tickets are also available online through this link: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Aughawillan_GAA_Club

Club Lotto – Next draw will take place on Wednesday 12th December in Gorby’s. Jackpot: €4000. Tickets for the fortnightly lotto are now available online – link on Facebook page – Aughawillan GAA.

Christmas Poker Classic – Aughawillan GAA will be holding their annual Christmas Poker Classic on Thursday 28th December in the Ballymac Inn. €20 entry fee, €5 buy back. Registration at 9.30pm sharp and refreshments will be served on the night. All welcome to what’s sure to be a great night of 5 card poker.

AGM – The annual AGM will take place on Sunday 30th December. We encourage as many people as possible to attend and new members are always welcome!

Comhbhrón – Aughawillan GAA wish to pass on their sympathies to the family & friends of the late Cyril Cosgrove and the late Tony McCann. Ar dheis De go raibh ar na n-anamacha.

Grovember in memory of Seamus Carway – Well done to all those, especially members of the Aughawillan team, who participated in Grovember and the shave off event last Saturday in Sligo. It’s not too late to contribute – follow the link below: https://give.everydayhero.com/ie/grovember-in-memory-of-seamus-carway

Aughawillan Ladies – Aughawillan Ladies are holding a Christmas Bake Sale on Saturday 22nd December after Mass in Aughawillan. All contributions would be greatly appreciated!

Club Lotto – Results for draw held on Wednesday 28th November. Numbers drawn: 6, 9, 18, 19. No jackpot winners, €20 winners: 1. Pat Flanagan, Aughawillan, 2. Doreen Woods, Killeshandra, 3. Paul Cassidy, Cortoon, Corlough, 4. Aisling McGovern, Fenagh, 5. Shiela Drumm, Carrigallen, 6. Catherine Fee, Mullaghboy, 7. Vincent Murray, Newtowngore. Next draw will take place on Wednesday 12th December in Gorby’s. Jackpot: €4000.
Tickets for the fortnightly lotto are now available online – link on Facebook page – Aughawillan GAA.

Annual Christmas Draw – The annual Aughawillan Christmas Draw will be held in the Viking Lounge on Saturday 5th January. There’s a total of 15 prizes to be won on the night, including a top prize of €5,000. Tickets are €20 or 3 for €50 & we ask that if possible to please support the draw. If you’re interested in buying (or selling!) tickets, please contact a member of the club’s executive.

Christmas Poker Classic – Aughawillan GAA will be holding their annual Christmas Poker Classic on Thursday 28th December in the Ballymac Inn. €20 entry fee, €5 buy back. Registration at 9.30pm sharp and refreshments will be served on the night. All welcome to what’s sure to be a great night of 5 card poker.

Ladies’ Football – Aughawillan Ladies’ GAA Club are holding their AGM on Sunday 9th December at 2pm in the clubrooms. All welcome!

Comhbhrόn – Aughawillan GAA wish to pass on their deepest sympathies to the family & friends of the late Paul O’Reilly, Corlough. Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam.

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.

For inclusion of any items in the weekly notes, please contact pro.aughawillan.leitrim@gaa.ie

U20 – Hard luck to St Brigid’s u20 team who were defeated in the Final by St Mary’s. Score: St Brigid’s 8 points St Mary’s 2-9. Aughawillan was represented by Yann LeGuen, Niall Stringer, Daire Maxwell, Jason Prior, Michael McTague, Conor McGovern, Michael O’Haire, Kevin Prior as well as manager Peter Prior.

Club Lotto – 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.

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.

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.

For inclusion of any items in the weekly notes, please contact pro.aughawillan.leitrim@gaa.ie.

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.

Senior Championship – Despite battling hard, the Connacht Club Semi-Final didn’t go as we had hoped. However, the final score didn’t reflect how tight the game was at times with Aughawillan kicking some fantastic points throughout the game. Aughawillan GAA would like to thank everyone who came to Pairc Sean & sent messages of good luck on social media, both last week and during the year – showing how close the community is, despite being scattered around the globe! Thanks also all the players & management who have provided us with many memories throughout the year, brought the Fenagh Cup to Aughawillan and done us all proud in the process. Hon the Willies!!

Junior Championship – Best of luck to the team and management in the Junior Championship Final against Fenagh/St Caillins. The game takes place on Saturday 17th November at 2pm in Ballinamore. We’ve had great support over the past few weeks and hope as many people as possible can turn out for one final game!

U20 – Best of luck to St Brigid’s u20 team who play St Joseph’s at 12pm on Sunday 18th November. Venue TBC.

Club Lotto – Next draw will take place on Wednesday 14th November in Reynolds’, Ballinamore. Jackpot: €3,800. 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 – Well done 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 the awards, please contact a member of the executive for tickets, €40 each which includes 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.

Senior Championship – One week on from the County Final victory, the celebrations are winding down and preparations are focused on the Connacht Championship. Members of the team visited Aughawillan NS with the cup to inspire the younger generation last week & DVDs of the final are available to purchase for €10 each. Please contact Morgan Quinn ASAP if you would like to purchase one. There is also a small number of DVDs of the 2014 and 2016 finals available. Aughawillan GAA would like to thanks all those who offered congratulations to the club in person and through social media, all those who supported the church gate collections and Lucky Squares County Final Fundraiser. We would like to thank all our sponsors who are listed below. Sean & Mary Deane, Martin Reilly, Gerry Deane, Landmark Hotel, Aughawillan Drama Troupe, Jackie & Kathryn McTague (Jackies’ Bar), Osman Costello, Ballinamore Credit Union, AIB Ballinamore, Ivan Hewson, Carol Flanagan, Michael Deane (Viking Lounge), Declan McNiffe (McNiffe Kitchens), Cathal McBrien, Gerard & Christy McGovern, Sean Quinn & Ciaran McTague (QMT) and Ben Donoghue (PB Donoghue Waste Management).

The focus now turns to 11 November when Aughawillan play either Ballintubber (Mayo) or Tourlestrane (Sligo) in the Connacht Semi-Final.

Lucky Square Winners – The three lucky winners of the County Final Lucky Square draw, winning €500 each are: Terry McGovern, Aughoo (Sold in Jackies Bar, Ballinamore), Patrick Mitchell, Carrigallen (Sold in Gorby’s, Newtowngore) and Louis Smith & Danny Maguire (Sold in The Ballymac Inn).

Senior League – With two rounds of the League still to be played, the Senior Team take on Aughnasheelin in Aughnasheelin on Saturday 27th October at 4pm. Please support!

Junior Championship – With one County Final under our belt, there’s still another to go! The Junior team face Fenagh/St Caillin’s in the Junior B Championship Final. The venue and date are TBC.

Underage – Best of Luck to St Brigid’s u15 team who are playing Leitrim Gaels on Wednesday 24th October at 7pm in Kiltubrid in the Sheild Semi-Final.

Intermediate Final – Congratulations to Frank Smith & the Fenagh team who defeated Annaduff in the Intermediate Final Replay last weekend.

Club Lotto – Results for the draw on Wednesday 17th October: Numbers Drawn 3, 5, 19, 26. No jackpot winners, €20 winners: 1. Mary & Anthony Curran, Drumlea, 2. Margaret McKeon, Ballinamore, 3. Claire Creamer, Stradermott, 4. B Sammon, Aughnasheelin, 5. Josie Creamer, Ballinamore, 6. Tony Maxwell, Ballinamore, 7. Darren & Katie Meakin, Aughawillan. Next draw will take place on Wednesday 31st October in Jackies’ Bar, Ballinamore. Jackpot: €3,700. Tickets for the fortnightly lotto are now available online – link on the Facebook page – Aughawillan GAA.
 

Comhbhrón – Aughawillan GAA would like to express their sympathies to the family & friends of the late Laurence Dolan and the late Sean Nealon, Ballinamore & Dunboyne, who was a former Aughawillan GAA club member and generous benefactor. Ar dheis Dé go raibh ar na n-anamacha.

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.

Senior Championship – Aughawillan: Leitrim SFC Champions 2018! Congratulations & well done to all the players, management and backroom team who brought the Fenagh Cup back to Aughawillan for the 3rd time in 5 years! It was a massive achievement for the club who were the underdogs to beat one of the best teams in the county. With Mohill in the lead into the second half, they held their nerve and came out winners by 2 points, for captain Sean Quinn to lift the cup. Congratulations to Gary Plunkett who was Man of the Match and scored 5 points on the day. Aughawillan GAA would like to thank all the supporters from far and wide who sent good luck messages to us in various forms over the past couple of weeks from all over the world! Thank you to all those who were at the match and cheered the team over the line in Páirc Sean, a great sense of community spirit could be felt on the day and such support was instrumental in boosting the team when they needed it most! Score: Aughawillan 14 points Mohill 1-9. Check out the Aughawillan GAA Facebook page for pictures & more of the final & the celebrations! Aughawilan Abu!

Junior Championship – With one County Final under our belt, there’s still another to go! The Junior team face Fenagh/St Caillin’s in the Junior B Championship Final. The venue and date are TBC and will likely be in the weeks after the Intermediate Final Replay.

Underage – Hard luck to St Brigid’s u15 team who were defeated by Allen Gaels in their final Championship game last weekend. Score: St Brigid’s 2-4 Allen Gaels 6-11.

Club Lotto – Next draw will take place on Wednesday 17th October in Drumcoura. Jackpot: €3,600. Tickets for the fortnightly lotto are now available online – link on the Facebook page – Aughawillan GAA.

Comhghairdeas – Congratulations to Claire Maxwell & Owen Hand who recently got married. We wish them many happy and healthy years together.

New Arrival – Congratulations to Gerard & Aileen McGovern on the birth of their baby son, Fergal.

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.

Senior Championship – Leitrim SFC Final – Aughawillan v Mohill, Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, Sunday 14th October at 3 pm –  Pairc Sean MacDiarmada is the place to be next Sunday as Aughawillan take on the defending champions, Mohill, in the Leitrim Senior Football Championship Final. With only a few days to go, there is plenty of blue & yellow and lots of artwork to be seen in all corners! A big thank you to all those who came to the pitch on Sunday and took the opportunity to offer support & encouragement. A special thank you to everyone who had the pitch looking great, who helped in the kitchen & who provided refreshments. We ask that you show the same support next weekend in Pairc Sean. We hope that you can turn out in lots of colour & be ready to cheer on the lads as they take to field! If you can’t make the game, there will be coverage of the game on Shannonside & Aughawillan GAA social media pages. Keep up-to-date with the excitement in the lead up to the match on our Facebook page – ‘Aughawillan GAA.’

Lucky Squares County Final Draw – Be in with the chance of winning €500 by buying a square in our County Final Lucky Square Draw. Squares are available for sale in The Ballymac Inn, Gorby’s, Jackies’ Bar and Prior’s. €10 per square.

Sponsorship – If anybody would like to contribute sponsorship towards our county final preparations please contact a member of our executive or email secretary.aughawillan.leitrim@gaa.ie A huge thank you to everyone who has already sponsored the team. A full list of sponsors will be recognized in the coming week’s notes.

Junior Championship – There’s county finals on the double this year with the Junior team also in a County Final versus Fenagh/St Caillin’s. The venue & date is TBC and likely to take place in the weeks after the Senior final.

Club Shop – With two county finals coming up, it’s the perfect time to stock up on blue & yellow gear! There is a selection of tops, tracksuits, hats and more on our club shop on the O’Neill’s website – search for ‘Aughawillan GAA’ or follow the link on our Facebook page.

Underage – Hard luck to St Brigid’s u15 team who were defeated by Glencar.Manorhamilton last weekend. Score: St Brigid’s 2-3 Glencar/Manorhamilton 4-19 . Their next game is against Allen Gaels on Saturday October 13th at 12pm, venue TBC.

Club Lotto – Results for the draw held on Wednesday October 3rd: Numbers drawn: 5, 8, 22, 27. No jackpot winners, €20 winners: 1. Patrick Prior, Lecken, Aughawillan, 2. Gabriel Mitchell, Ardunsahgan, 3. Matthew & Jack Prior, 4. Shiela Drumm, Carrigallen, 5. Pat & Paddy, c/o Viking, 6. Kitty Martin, c/o Michael Flanagan, 7. Ruth McNiffe, Drumgowna. Next draw will take place on Wednesday 17th October in Drumcoura. Next Jackpot: €3,600.
Tickets for the fortnightly lotto are now available online – link on Facebook page – Aughawillan GAA.

Comhbhrón – Aughawillan GAA wishes to extend its deepest sympathies to the family & friends of the late Jim Meehan, Dromahair & Leitrim GAA. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam.

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.

Senior Championship – All roads lead back to Pairc Sean MacDiarmada in two weeks time for the 2018 County Final! Having beaten St Mary’s, 1-12 to 2-7 in a challenging & hard-won semi-final, in which our teamwork shone through in all areas of the field. We now face Mohill in the final on October 14th at 3pm. In the lead up to the final we ask that you get the flags and banners out & show your support for the team in any way possible! Keep up-to-date with the excitement in the lead up to the match on our Facebook page – ‘Aughawillan GAA.’

Junior Championship – There are county finals on the double this year with the Junior team also in a County Final versus Fenagh/St Caillin’s. The venue & date is TBC and likely to take place in the weeks after the Senior final.

Club Shop – With two county finals coming up, it’s the perfect time to stock up on blue & yellow gear! There is a selection of tops, tracksuits, hats and more on our club shop on the O’Neill’s website – search for ‘Aughawillan GAA’ or follow the link on our Facebook page.

Underage – Hard luck to the St Brigid’s u15s who were defeated by St Mary’s last weekend, score:  St Brigid’s 1-4 St Mary’s 1-18. Their next game is against Glencar/Manorhamilton on Saturday October 6th at 12pm in Manorhamilton.

Ladies’ Football – Hard luck to St Brigid’s Minor Ladies’ who were defeated in the Shield Final by Glencar/Manorhamilton, having been one point in the lead at half time. Score: St Brigid’s 2-6 Glencar/Manorhamilton 4-12.

Liam Gormley Tournament – Well done to all the teams, coaches and mentors who took part in the Liam Gormley Tournament held last weekend. Congratulations to the u9 winners – Garadice Gaels & the u11 winners – Gowna. A special thank you to referees,  all those who helped out on the day to make it a success, thanks to Michael McGovern & Supervalu for providing refreshments for the players.

Club Lotto – Next draw will take place on Wednesday 3rd October in Ballymac Inn. Next Jackpot: €3,500.
Tickets for the fortnightly lotto are now available online – link on Facebook page – Aughawillan GAA.

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.

Senior Championship – Best of luck to the Senior team in the Semi-Final against St Mary’s this Sunday 30th September at 4pm in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada. We encourage you all to turn out in force and show your support for the lads!

Junior Championship – Congratulations to the Junior team on making the Junior B Championship Final. They defeated Bornacoola in the Semi-Final last weekend. Score: Aughawillan: 2-13 Bornacoola: 1-9. They now play Fenagh/St Caillin’s in the Final, day & venue TBC.

Underage – The u15 St Brigid’s team had mixed fortunes last weekend – they were defeated by Dromahair on Friday but drew with Leitrim Gaels the day after. Score: St Brigids: 3-5 Dromahair: 4-10; St Brigid’s 1-11 Leitrim Village 1-11. The next Championship game versus St Mary’s is on Saturday 29th September at 12pm in St Mary’s Park, Carrick.

Plunkett Cup – Well done to all the players from St Brigid’s and Ballinamore on a great performance in the Plunkett Cup last Sunday. Congrafulations to Ballinamore won on the day by 1 point.

Liam Gormley Tournament – The Liam Gormley Tournament takes place on Saturday 29th September from 10am, with u9 and u11 teams taking part. All support on the day would be appreciated.

Club Lotto – Results for the draw held on Wednesday September 19th.  Numbers drawn: 7, 8, 10, 12. No Jackpot winners, €20 winners: 1. Catherine Glancy, Comagh, Ballinamore, 2. Jack Prior, Aughawillan, 3. Margaret Gaffney, 4. Paul Bohan, 5. Ray Fee, 6. James Holohan, 7. Tom Fee. Next draw will take place on Wednesday 3rd October in Ballymac Inn. Next Jackpot: €3,500.
Tickets for the fortnightly lotto are now available online – link on Facebook page – Aughawillan GAA. Annual Lotto Tickets can also be renewed online.

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.


Senior Championship –  Well done to the Senior team who had a massive win over Dromahair last weekend. Score: Aughawillan 4-17 Dromahair 4 points. They now face Melvin Gaels in the Quarter-Final, this Sunday 16th September at 4.30pm in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada.
As always your support is appreciated!

Junior Championship – Well done to the Junior team who won the Junior B Championship Play-Off against Glencar/Manorhamilton. Score: Aughawillan 2-9 Glencar/Manorhmailton: 1-6. They are now through to the Semi-Final due to take place on the weekend of 22/23rd September.

Underage – Hard luck to St Brigid’s u15 team who were defeated in their opening Championship game. Score: St Brigid’s 1-3, Mohill 3-15. Their next game takes place against Leitrim Gaels on Friday 14th September at 6.30pm in Leitrim Village.
Well done to the Garadice Gaels u11 team who defeated Dernacrieve Gaels 12 points to 6 points in the final of the Swanlinbar u11 Tournament.

Club Lotto – Results for the draw on 5th September: Numbers drawn – 10, 19, 22, 23. No jackpot winner, €20 winners: 1. Andy Donoghue, Newtowngore, 2. Seamus Finnegan, Carrickmacross, 3. Christy McGovern, Garadice, 4. Terence P. Maguire, Swanlinbar, 5. Dylan Maguie, Drumreilly, 6. Fintan Gallogly, Aughavas, 7. John McGovern, Glebe, Garadice.
Next draw will take place on Wednesday 19th September in Drumcoura. Next Jackpot: €3,400.
Tickets for the fortnightly lotto are now available online – link on Facebook page – Aughawillan GAA.

Comhghairdeas – Aughawillan GAA would like to congratulate Catriona Quinn & Declan McGovern on their recent engagement.

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.