Cloone GAA Club Notes 21/05/2019

Dunnes Bar League Action – The Intermediate team played Carrigallen in the Dunnes Bar ACL Division 2 league on Saturday evening last in Cloone. The game finished on a score line of Cloone 3:03 to Carrigallen’s 1:14. Cloone are due to play Drumkeerin in the next round of the league on Sunday next the 26th of May at 2pm in Drumkeerin. Best of luck to all.

Comhghairdeas – Congratulations to the boys and girls in 2nd class in Fatima NS Cloone who made their First Holy Communion on Saturday last. We hope you had a great day.

 Cloone GAA Golf Classic – The upcoming Golf Classic will take place Saturday 8th of June in Ballinamore Golf Club. This is a great event with fantastic prizes up for grabs. Light refreshments are served before tee off and a hot meal is served when your finished your round. The presentation of prizes will be at 7.30pm in the Club House. Entry fee is €160 per team of 4 players. To register your team or for any further information please contact: Liam 0873273844 or Martin 0860594310. Looking forward to another great day of golf this year.

Ladies Connacht Intermediate Championship – The Leitrim Ladies played Roscommon in the intermediate championship on Sunday last in Carrick on Shannon. The girls were defeated by a stronger Roscommon team. Hard luck to all involved

Cloone GAA Club Notes 13/05/2019

Swan Bar Division 4 League – The junior team played Aughawillian on Saturday evening last in Cloone. They were narrowly defeated by 2 points in a close encounter. The Intermediate team will now play Carrigallen in the next round of their league in Cloone on Saturday evening next. All support appreciated for this home game. 

Allianz Cuman na mBunscol – Hard luck to the girls of Fatima NS Cloone who played Aughavas NS  in the Division 3 league final on Saturday morning last in Fenagh. Despite trailing by 8 points at the interval, Cloone came back to draw the game but narrowly lost by 1 point in the end. Well done to Aughavas NS on a great game and performance. There was plenty of young talent on display on both sides. The Cloone team were: Holly Lennon, Sarah Reynolds, Lauren Luby, Katie Charles, Katie Reynolds, Margaret McCrann, Erin Kellegher Subs: Anna Byrne, Sarah Charles, Elaine Tiernan, Isobel Cunningham, Aoise Kellegher and Niamh Dimmock 

Golf Classic – Date for You Diaries – Cloone G.A.A. will be running their Golf Classic this year on Saturday, June 8th in Ballinamore Golf Club. More details to follow. Looking forward to another great day of golf again this year. 

Leitrim v Roscommon – Hard luck to the Leitrim team that was defeated by Roscommon in the first round of the championship. 
Club Membership – Club membership renewal for 2019 is ongoing. Please note rates: 
Non-players/Social membership is €20 (includes use of walkway)
Family membership is €40 (includes underage players & use of walkway) 
Gym membership €40 (separate membership, access to gym facilities)
You are REQUIRED to be a member of the club to use any of its facilities for insurance reasons and also to sustain the maintenance of our park. Please contact Gerry Keegan for information.

Cloone GAA Club Notes 07/05/2019

Swan Bar Division 4 League –  The junior team played Bornacoola on Saturday evening last in Dromod. The game ended a draw with 14 points each. They now play Aughawillian next Saturday the 11th in Cloone. Good luck to all. 

The Big Hello – Cloone GAA hosted their community event for The Big Hello on Sunday the 5th. The event was a great success, made even better by the lovely weather. We enjoyed a walk on Bothar na Naomh followed by tea and refreshments in the Community Centre afterwards. Thank you to all who attended and helped to organise and run this gathering on the day. A special thank you to the Gardaí who joined us and brought medals for all of your underage participants. Well done to all. 

Cumann na mBunscol – Best of luck to the girls of Fatima NS Cloone who will play Aughavas NS  in the Division 3 league final on Saturday next the 11th in Carrick on Shannon. Time is yet to be confirmed. All support appreciated. 

Cloone GAA Club Notes 29/04/2019

Cúl Camp – Cloone GAAKellogs Cúl Camp takes place from the Monday 22nd to Friday 26th July in Cloone. Cúl Camps provide boys and girls, between the ages of 6 and 13. See www.kellogsculcamps.gaa.ie to register or for any information.

Lotto Results – Lucky Numbers: 11, 17, 21  26

€50 Gerard O’Donnell, Drumlegga

€30 Aisling Kelly, Cloone

€30 Caroline Mulvey, Cloone 

Thank you for your continued support. 

Division 2 & 4 Games – The Intermediate team secured a win on Saturday evening last when they took on Glencar Manorhamilton. The junior team play Bornacoola next Saturday evening in Dromod at 7pm. 

The Big Hello – The Big Hello! taking place during the May Bank Holiday is a nationwide weekend of community celebration. Our event will be on Sunday the 5th of May at 12pm. Starting at the Community Centre we will be having a Walk/Run on Bothar na Naomh. Tea and refreshments will be served at 12.30pm in the Community Centre. We are hoping to have our biggest turn out so far! The event is for everyone whether taking part in the walk/run or joining us for tea afterwards. All Welcome. 

Cloone GAA Club Notes 20/03/2019

UNDERAGE REGISTRATION NIGHT – Registration for underage players will take place in the clubhouse, On this Wednesday 20th of March from
7-8pm. This is mandatory, all children must be registered with the club before training commences.
COME DINE WITH ME – “Come Dine With Me” takes place on the 6th of April. This is a great community get together. We already have some hosts confirmed and would be delighted to hear from anyone who would host a table on the night. Contact Gerry 0876383284 or Aisling 0866650504.
CONGRATULATIONS – Congratulations to Michael McHugh and Jennifer Scott on the birth of their baby girl Robyn during the week. Best wishes to all.
WEDDING BELLS – The wedding took place on Saturday the 16th of March of Gavin McGovern, Annaghmacoolen, Cloone and Sarah Sheehan in Cork. Gavin played with Cloone GAA at all levels and many neighbours and friends travelled to Cork to help them celebrate. We wish you both health and happiness in your future lives together.
DEEPEST SYMPATHIES – It was with deep shock and sadness that we heard of the sudden passing of Bridget (Bridgie) McNamara, Camber Cloone on Wednesday last the 13th March at her home. Bridget is the wife of Pat McNamara who has been the long-standing President of both the Men’s and Ladies GAA clubs. Their 8 children, 3 girls and 5 boys all played football for Cloone GAA at both underage and senior levels. There has rarely been a team without a McNamara on it and it has now carried on to their talented grandchildren who take on the reigns for Cloone and other Clubs.
Bridget was present at all events run by Cloone GAA, quietly and steadily supporting the community. We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to her husband Pat, children Patrick, Michael Joe, Breege, Oliver, Mary Theresa, Carmel, Paul & Declan, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, 22 grandchildren, her brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many many friends. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.
LOTTO RESULTS – Numbers drawn were: 1, 7, 8, 16 €50: Mary Reynolds €30: Lisa Reynolds €30: Clodagh Logan

Cloone GAA Club Notes 14/03/2019

UNDERAGE REGISTRATION NIGHT – Registration for underage players will take place in the club house, On Wednesday 12th of March from 7-8pm. This is mandatory, all children must be registered with the club before training commences.
COME DINE WITH ME – The club will be running “Come Dine With Me” on the 6th of April. This is a great community get together that has become a Cloone Tradition! We already have some hosts confirmed and would be delighted to hear from anyone who would host a table on the night. An option can be for two people to join together to host one table. All proceeds go to the upkeep of the park’s facilities and the running of the club. So grab your neighbours, family & friends and “Come Dine With Me”. Contact Gerry 0876383284 or Aisling 0866650504.
THANK YOU – We would like to thank Padraig Ford for the work he has done, power washing at the park. It was much needed and appreciated, it looks great thanks Padraig.

Cloone GAA Club Notes 07/03/2019

Allianz League – What a fantastic weekend for Leitrim football. The county will be buzzing for the next few weeks. Wishing Terry Hyland, his management team and the players the very best of luck with their preparations for the 30th March and the remaining games. Croke Park, here we come!
2019 Swan Bar ACL Division 4 – The first round of the division 4 league started on Friday night last, in Cloone under lights. Cloone got the league off to a great start with a convincing win over Eslin. The final score was 4:11 to 1:07. Well done to all involved. A big thank you to those who make sandwiches and much needed cups of tea after games, it’s greatly appreciated, especially on a cold Friday night!
Lotto Results – The numbers were 7, 23, 27, 28. 1st prize €50 Grainne/Rachel Reynolds, Corduff.  2nd & 3rd prize €30 Debra Neary, Aughacashel & Lisa Reynolds Adoon.
Congratulations – Congratulations to the 5th & 6th class pupils of Cloone N.S. who made their confirmation at the weekend.
U13 & U17 Boys Fixtures – The Under 13s play this Tuesday night in Cloone under lights. They play MacDiarmada Gaels, an amalgamation of the Sean O’Heslins and Kiltubrid. Division 1 game starts at 6.30pm followed by Division 2A at 7.45pm. U17 boys will play Wednesday evening in Cloone. They take on Allen Gaels, throw in at 6.45pm. All support appreciated.
New Arrival – Congratulations to Kevin and Elaine Reynolds on the birth of their baby boy Matthew.
Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Tickets –  Cloone GAA are now selling Leitrim GAA Supporters Club tickets online via the club website. Show your support and keep Leitrim at the top! The club gets commission on each sale so you’re supporting both club and county. Great prizes to be won with €5000 as first prize.

Cloone GAA Club Notes 27/02/2019

Club Registration – Please contact any member of the club committee to register for 2019.
Please note anyone using the track, must have Club Membership for insurance purposes.
Allianz League – Well done to Leitrim on another fantastic win in the league over Limerick at the weekend, leaving them with an unbeaten record of 4 out of 4 games, and sitting at the top of the league table. Huge congrats to all the players and the management team, and of course to all the supporters who travelled, it makes the difference. Now as they say it’s the ”drive for 5” as they face London next Sunday in Carrick. Rest the voices this week!!
Keeldra Gaels – Keeldra Gaels held their annual fundraising table quiz in Creegan’s bar on Friday night last. The night was again a huge success and great credit goes to the committee and players for all their hard work in arranging the event. Well done also to the Quiz Master on the night Emer Cunningham, who kept the rounds running seamlessly The club left it to the creative talents of their underage players to design a crest for Keeldra Gaels. The designs were displayed on the night, and a worthy winning crest was chosen which was designed by Sarah O’Leary Gortlettragh N.S. Well done Sarah and to all who entered. It is great to see the young players having such input into the future of the club.
U13 & U17 Boys Weekend Action – Another busy weekend for the underage boys teams, having played 3 games between them. Keep an eye on leitrimaa.ie for upcoming fixtures and results.
New Arrivals – Congratulations to Donal & Jen Brennan on the birth of their baby girl Heidi. Another future forward for Cloone! Congratulations also to former ladies player Louise, & Gerard Joyce on the birth of their baby boy Aaron. Best wishes to all.
Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Tickets – Cloone GAA are now selling Leitrim GAA Supporters Club tickets online via the club website. Show your support and keep Leitrim at the top! The club gets a commission on each sale so you’re supporting both club and county. Great prizes to be won with €5000 as first prize.

Cloone GAA Club Notes 21/02/2019

Club Registration – Please contact any member of the club committee to get registered before the end of February. Membership fees are as follows:

Adult player €50
Student Player €30
Family membership €40
Gym membership €40
Social membership €20
Please note anyone using the track, must have Club Membership for insurance purposes.
Allianz Leagues – All roads lead to Limerick next Saturday for the next round of the Allianz National Football League versus Limerick in Killmallock at 3pm. The Leitrim hurlers face Fermanagh on Sunday at 2 pm in Avantcard Pairc Sean MacDiarmada. Very best of luck to both teams, all support greatly appreciated. 
Cloone Lights Up – The last evening of Operation Transformation: Ireland Lights Up is on this Thursday 21st of February from 7-9pm. Well done to all who have taken part, it has proven to be a very successful initiative again this year. Keep up the good work. The track is a fantastic facility to walk or jog on.
Club Lotto  The club Lotto draw took place in McKeon’s Bar last Saturday. The yearly jackpot was won by Aidan Donohoe, Esker, Cloone. Congratulations and the very best of luck with your winnings. The lucky numbers were: 8, 28, 23, 9.
U13 & U17 Boys Weekend Action – This year the U13’s are fielding 2 teams. Their first outing saw Mohill U13 teams playing Glencar/Manorhamilton’s sides on Saturday.  The U17’s played Ballinamore/ Kilturbid in Cloone on Sunday. After a busy weekend, no points were secured on the board, but there is a lot more football to be played yet!
Well done to all involved especially our young Cloone players. We would like to wish Cloone’s Conor Keegan a speedy recovery after he received a shoulder injury during the game. Hopefully, he will be back in action in a few weeks.
Healthy Club & Community – On New Year’s Day, a series of walk/runs started on Bothar na Noamh at 12pm every Sunday. This complements Ireland Lights Up events running every Thursday in the park. The last of this block of runs will take place next Sunday 24th at 12pm on Bothar na Naomh, with tea afterwards in the Community Centre. If you haven’t tried it, it’s never too late to start, all are welcome. Well done to everyone who has been out and about for the months of Jan and Feb.

Cloone GAA Club Notes 13/02/2019

Club Registration – Club registration will take place this Thursday 14th from 7-9pm and on Friday 15th from 8.30 to 9.30pm at the Park Club House.

All members are asked to renew their membership for 2019 at these times. New members are always welcome.
Membership fees are as follows:
Adult player €50
Student Player €30
Family membership €40
Gym membership €40
Social membership €20
Anyone using the track, must have Club Membership for insurance purposes.
Allianz League – Well done to Leitrim who secured a great win against Antrim in Avantcard Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, on Sunday last. Well done to the team and management. The next game is an away game versus Limerick in 2 weeks time.
Leitrim Ladies  – Well done to the Leitrim Ladies who secured a win against Derry in Aughnasheelin. The scoreline was 3.03 to 0.08. Well done to our own Patrica Forde who was representing Cloone.
Cloone Lights Up – Operation Transformation: Ireland Lights Up will continue for another 2 Thursday’s the 14th and 21st of February from 7-9pm. Well done to all who have taken part, it has proved to be a very successful initiative again this year. New people are always welcome.
Mock Exams – Wishing all the Junior & Leaving Cert students good luck in their mock exams.
Club Lotto – The next club Lotto draw will take place in McKeons Bar next Saturday the 16th.
Thank You – The club wishes to extend a huge thank you to Gerry McGovern for all the work he has put in as club PRO over the past number of years. Fulfilling the role was much appreciated, given the huge time commitments he has as Uachtarán Comhairle Connacht. Gerry’s historical notes, reminiscing on times past were hugely popular not just in Cloone but further afield. Mile buíochas Gerry and no doubt you will never be too far away when advice or guidance is needed.

Cloone GAA Club Notes 06/02/2019

Lotto Results – There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot at the weekend, and the numbers drawn were 2, 18, 21, 24. The following were winners in the draw,€50 Thomas Beatty, Newtownforbes c/o A. Jones,€30 Margaret Moran, Keeldra, Cloone.€30 Dermot & Olivia Tiernan, Annaghmaconway, Cloone [yearly], Next draw in McKeon’s, on 16th February with Adrian Nicholls, Seamus Maguire, & Paul Brennan on duty.

Congratulations – The club would like to extend heartiest congratulations to Shane Quinn Mohill on being selected as Leitrim County player of the year 2018. Shane is continuing a long family tradition, as his father Mickey, uncle Padraigh all wore the Green and gold in the not too distant past. Of course, his grand-uncle Frank had many memorable outings with Leitrim. Frank played on the great Leitrim team of the fifties and was also honoured by been selected on the winning Connacht Railway Cup panel in 1957 with Packy McGarty, Noel Blessing & Columba Cryan.

Allianz Leagues – Well done to the Leitrim team and management on a great win against Wicklow in Aughrim on Sunday last. The win puts Leitrim on top of the league table in division 4 a place we haven’t been for a long time. Next up its Antrim in Avant Card Pairc Sean MacDiarmada on Sunday and no doubt this will be another tricky affair. No doubt there will be a huge crowd of Leitrim supporters to cheer on the green and gold. Best of luck to team and management.

Cloone GAA Club Notes 28/01/2019

AGM – Our Annual General meeting was held in the clubhouse on Saturday night last and the following officers were elected President Pat McNamara, Chairman Liam Reynolds, Vice-chairman Seamus Maguire Secretary Martin McCartin, Assistant Secretary Alan canning Treasurer Gerry Keegan Assistant Treasurer John Reynolds, ASAP officer Seamus Maguire, Oifigeach Cultúra Damian Brennan, Registrar Seamus Maguire, Insurance officer Adrian Nichols, Development officer Sean McGovern, Coaching officer Declan Tiernan, IT officer Enda Tiernan, Health and Wellbeing officer Aisling Brennan. There were two changes to the executive with Declan Tiernan replacing Niall Brennan as Coaching officer and Aisling Brennan taking on the new position of Health and Wellbeing Officer.

Registration – There will be a registration night on Thursday, January 31st and Friday, February 1st in the Club House in the Park from 7 pm to 9 pm. All members asked to renew their Membership at this meeting and new members are welcome. Membership fees are as follows adult Player €50, Student Player € 30, Family membership € 40, Gym membership € 40, Social member €20.

Allianz Leagues –  Well done to the Leitrim who secured a great win against Wexford in Avantcard Páirc Seán MacDiarmada on Sunday last. It was a great start to the National League and the performance in the second half, in particular, was most encouraging. Well done to the team and management and a great start to Terry Hyland’s reign as manager. Next week it off to Wicklow for what could be a tricky encounter. Best of luck to all involved.

Cloone Lights UP – The Thursday light up is going very well with great numbers attending. It will continue for two more weeks.