Drumkeerin GAA Club Notes 21/05/2019

Dunnes Bar Division 2 – the lads were out against Ballinaglera last Saturday in Drumkeerin. A big game, it always draws a crowd. At half time the score was Drumkeerin 1-07 to Ballinaglera 0-06. Under some pressure, Ballinaglera kept the game close for a long period of the second half but out lads rallied towards the end to win by 6 with a full-time score of Drumkeerin 1-15 to Ballinaglera 1-09. Next up we have Cloone, the game is at home on Sunday at 2pm. We’ve had great support as always, make sure to come and support our lads. Best of luck to all the lads and management.

Underage – our U15s were out on Monday, they played Annaduff in Drumkeerin in a shoot out of a game finishing 7-10 to 6-13. They’ll be out again on Thursday for their final league game of the year which is against Leitrim Gaels. Throw in at 7pm, come out and suppose them. Best of luck to players and management.

Leitrim Junior Championship – Best of luck to Jason Byrne who’s playing with the Leitrim team against Mayo in McHale Park, Castlebar, on Saturday. Throw in is at 4:30pm. Best of luck to Jason and the team.

Lotto Results – the numbers drawn were 1, 3, 10, 18. There was no jackpot winner of €4700. The five €20 winners were 1. Marie McWeeney (Keshcarrigan), 2. Lauren Fee, 3. Chris Torsney, 4. Florance McTiernan, 5. Frankie Fee.

Drumkeeran GAA Yearly Lotto – You can now purchase your Drumkeeran GAA Yearly Lotto online via the link below. If you know of anyone who may be interested in purchasing (especially family and friends outside the club or living abroad) please share and spread the word. Cost is €50 plus €4.23 handling fee (club will receive €50). https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/drumkeeran-gaa-yearly-lotto-tickets-60069183545

Thanks to everyone who has bought tickets. Our annual ticket sellers will be calling to all houses in the area within the coming days. This is our biggest fundraiser to help run our GAA club each year.

Drumkeerin GAA Club Notes 14/05/2019

Dunnes Bar Division 2 – The lads are out against Ballinaglera this Saturday in Drumkeerin at 7pm. A big game in the season as always, make sure to come and support our lads. Best of luck to all the lads and management.

Leitrim Minors – best of luck to Ryan Gallagher and Darragh Fallon who will be togged out against Mayo in the Minor Connacht Championship, this Friday. Throw in is at 7.30pm in Ballinamore. Good luck to the team and management

Leitrim GAA – Hard luck to Leitrim who played against Roscommon in Dr Hyde Park last Sunday.

Allianz Cumann na mBunscol – Congratulations to Drumkeerin NS who were victorious over Aughavas NS in the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Liatroma Boys Division 3 League Final in Fenagh, on Saturday morning. Also, hard luck to Drumkeerin NS and congratulations to Bornacoola NS who won the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Liatroma Girls Division 3 Shield Final. Well done on reaching the final. It will be great to watch these young stars grow up in the maroon and white.

Drumkeerin GAA Yearly Lotto – You can now purchase your Drumkeeran GAA Yearly Lotto online via the link below. If you know of anyone who may be interested in purchasing (especially family and friends outside the club or living abroad) please share and spread the word. Cost is €50 plus €4.23 handling fee (club will receive €50). https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/drumkeeran-gaa-yearly-lotto-tickets-60069183545

Thanks to everyone who has bought tickets. Our annual ticket sellers will be calling to all houses in the area within the coming days. This is our biggest fundraiser to help run our GAA club each year.

Drumkeerin GAA Club Notes 06/05/2019

Leitrim GAA – best of luck to all involved when Leitrim who play against Roscommon in Dr Hyde Park at 3.30pm on Sunday. We’re looking forward to another great day out

U15 – hard luck to our u15s who lost out to Fenagh last Thursday. Final score Drumkeerin 1-07 (10) to Fenagh 2-13(18). They’ll be out again this Thursday away to Dromahair. Best of luck to all involved, come out to support out lads.

Rest in Peace – Drumkeerin GAA are sad to hear of the passing of Fr. Felim Kelly. Fr. Felim was a former Club Chairman and a former Senior Team Manager. Condolences to his family and friends from Drumkeeran GAA Club. Ar dheis Dé go raibh anam

Ladies Senior – Hard luck to our Ladies who played Annaduff on Sunday. Final score Drumkeerin 1-10(13) to Annaduff 2-12(18). It was level at half time and our girls battled hard until the final whistle. Best of luck in the next one.

Drumkeeran GAA Yearly Lotto – You can now purchase your Drumkeeran GAA Yearly Lotto online via the link below. If you know of anyone who may be interested in purchasing (especially family and friends outside the club or living abroad) please share and spread the word. Cost is €50 plus €4.23 handling fee (club will receive €50). https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/drumkeeran-gaa-yearly-lotto-tickets-60069183545

Lotto Results – there was no jackpot winner of €4650. The 4 numbers drawn were 1, 4, 8, 24. The five €20 winners were

1. Simon McGuighan

2. Amy Bohan

3. Keely Harrsion

4. Drumkeerin Sinn Fein

5. Peter Gallagher

Thanks to everyone who bought tickets. Our annual ticket sellers will be calling to all houses in the area within the coming days. This is our biggest fundraiser to help run our GAA club each year.

Drumkeerin GAA Club Notes 29/04/2019

Dunnes Bar Division 2 League – Our next game is scheduled to be against a strong Drumreilly outfit on the weekend of the 11th of May. The game will be an away game and support will be needed on the day. Best of luck to them on their next outing, Drumkeerin abù.
Swan Bar Division 3 League – our juniors hosted Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher last weekend. Final score Drumkeerin 3-7 (16) to Glenfarne/Kilty 1-4 (7). Scoring all three goals in the first half really set the lads up well, well done to players and management. The juniors don’t have a match for May while the first team will be out three weekends in a row.

U15 – our u15s bounced back from their first game with a good win against Mohill last Friday. Final score Mohill 1-12 (15), Drumkeerin 6-7(22). They’ll be out again this Thursday, throw in at 7pm home to Fenagh. Best of luck to all involved, come out to support out lads.

Drumkeeran GAA Yearly Lotto – You can now purchase your Drumkeeran GAA Yearly Lotto online via the link below. If you know of anyone who may be interested in purchasing (especially family and friends outside the club or living abroad) please share and spread the word. Cost is €50 plus €4.23 handling fee (club will receive €50). https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/drumkeeran-gaa-yearly-lotto-tickets-60069183545

Lotto Sellers: Group to sell Lotto for May is the Senior Ladies. Lotto to be sold next Saturday the 4th and Saturday the 18th May.

Drumkeerin GAA Club Notes 06/02/2019

Registration – Membership needs to be paid to, the club registrar, Gabriel Flynn ASAP. Under the new GDPR guidelines, it is vital that there is a form filled in for each child under 18 with registration. You can also register online at www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Drumkeeran_GAA/Membership the link is also available on the Drumkeerin GAA Facebook page.

The under 9 Academy – need people this year to support the running and coaching of the children. Message PJ Ryan if you can give one hour a week, there are football skills training courses provided by the club. For the academy to continue it needs people to volunteer their time, 1 hour per week, message PJ if you can support the children and club. PJ 0863149384

Allianz Leagues – Well done to Cathal, Shane and the Leitrim team on a brilliant start to the 2019 campaign. Very exciting start to the year for every Leitrim supporter. Next up Leitrim host Antrim at 2pm this Sunday in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada, Carrick on Shannon. We’ll see you there

Tom Guckian RIP – Drumkeerin GAA would like to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Tom Guckian and also to St. Mary’s Kiltoghert GAA Club. A well respected man in the Leitrim GAA community, he will be sorely missed.

Drumkeerin GAA Club Notes 30/01/2019

Registration – after mass on Sunday the 3rd of February in the handball alley. The fees are €60 for family, €40 adult and €30 student. Get sorted for the upcoming 2019 season.

Congratulations – Congrats to Adrian and Emma Smith of birth of son Blaine Eamon, from all the members of the club.

The Under 9 Academy – need people this year to support the running and coaching of the children. Message PJ Ryan if you can give one hour a week, there are football skills training courses provided by the club. For the academy to continue it needs people to volunteer their time, 1 hour per week, message PJ if you can support the children and club. PJ 0863149384

Leitrim GAA – Well done to Cathal, Shane and the Leitrim team on a brilliant start to the 2019 campaign. Very exciting start to the year for every Leitrim supporter. Best of luck to the team again this Sunday away against Wicklow.

Drumkeerin GAA Club Notes 21/01/2019

Reconstruction of Drumkeerin GAA Club terraces – Expressions of interests are being sought for the tender of the reconstruction of the terraces at Naomh Bríd GAA grounds in Drumkeerin. All tender documentation is available at Francis Davitt Planning, Main Street, Drumkeerin. Close of applications will be at 4pm sharp on Friday the 25th of January 2019.

Registration – After mass on Sunday the 27th in the ball alley. The fees are €60 for family, €40 adult and €30 student.

Under 9 Academy –  We need people this year to support the running and coaching of the children. Message PJ Ryan if you can give one hour a week, there are football skills training courses provided by the club. For the academy to continue it needs people to volunteer their time, 1 hour per week, message PJ if you can support the children and club. PJ 0863149384

Leitrim GAA – Best of luck to the lads on their campaign in the league which starts this Sunday at home to Wexford.

Drumkeerin GAA Club Notes 08/01/2018

Reconstruction of Drumkeerin GAA Club Terraces – Expressions of interest are sought for the tender of the reconstruction of the terraces at Naomh Bríd GAA grounds in Drumkeerin. All tender documentation is available at Francis Davitt Planning, Main Street, Drumkeerin. Close of applications will be at 4pm sharp on Friday the 25th of January 2019.
Lotto Results and Spot Prizes – St.Stephens night gaa lotto numbers drawn were 3, 17 ,22 ,26
The five €20 winners were
1. Emer McGuigan
2. Michael Gallagher
3. Noel Keegan
4. Darragh Fallon
5. Callum McHugh
Spot Prize winners
1. Conor Woods (Turkey Clarkes Butchers)
2. Fergus Redican  (Whiskey)
3. Seamus McTernan (Gabriels Barbershop voucher)
4. Keelan Grogan (Wine)
5. Joesph Gilbride (Wine)
6. Jamie Langan (Biscuits)
7. John McTiernan, Creavlea (Sweets)

Christmas Charity Match – Well done to all involved at the Drumkeerin GAA charity match on St Stephens Day. A great turn out by all players and supporters. A massive €1200 was raised for STOP suicide by all involved, thank you and well done

A Date for your Diary – Drumkeerin GAA U14 boys and girls teams are taking part in Football Feile in 2019
It will take place over the weekend of  28 June 2019
More information later in January

Drumkeerin GAA Club Notes 20/12/2018

Merry Christmas – the club would like to wish all its members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 2018 had its ups and downs and we look forward to 2019 and what it will bring for the club and its members.

Reconstruction of Drumkeerin GAA Club terraces – Expressions of interests are sought for the tender of the reconstruction of the terraces at Naomh Bríd GAA grounds in Drumkeerin. All tender documentation is available at Francis Davitt Planning, Main Street, Drumkeerin.  Close of applications will be at 4pm sharp on Friday the 25th of January 2019.

Lotto – took place over the weekend the 4 numbers drawn were 12,14,19,22 there was no jackpot winner of €4200 the five €20 winners were, Joesph Feeney, Daniel Woods, Jason Flynn, James McGoldrick, David & Emer Moran. Next draw will be on St. Stephens night, where there will be extra spot prizes on the night. You can purchase a ticket in any of the local business.

25 Card Drive – this Sunday night in Davitts Bar, December 23rd at 8:30pm. It’s the last week you can win a turkey.

Drumkeerin GAA Club Notes 13/12/2018

Club AGM – the AGM took place last Saturday, 8th December, in the local community centre. It was a good reflection of the club to see a strong attendance out for it and representation from the teams. Well done to all involved organising a successful and positive AGM, all positions have been filled. The full agenda of the AGM can be found on the club website at www.drumkeeran.gaa.ie

Senior Team Management – we would like to congratulate and wish the best of luck to Francis Davitt, the new Drumkeerin Men’s manager. He was appointed last weekend, there was competition for the position which is brilliant to see within the club. We wish Francis the best of luck in his role for the upcoming year.

Girls U16 Final – our girls played their U16 final last Sunday afternoon in Glencar against local rivals Dromahair. A hard fought game that our girls came out on top in. Well done to all the players and management, you did the club proud on our final outing of the year. Drumkeerin abu

25 Card Drive – this Saturday night in Forde’s Bar, December 15th at 8:30pm. It’s the second last week you can win a turkey.

Drumkeerin GAA Club Notes 04/12/2018

Club AGM – Saturday Dec 8th at 5pm in the Community Centre, a very important date in the club’s calendar. Nomination and motion forms available from Club Secretary and Club officers, www.drumkeeein.gaa.ie . They are also available in Drumkeeran post office and local shops
Girls U16 Final – Our final Vs Dromahair is fixed for Sunday, 9th of December. The game will be played in St Osnats, Glencar, at 2:30pm. It’s the final Drumkeerin club game of the year and big support to close out the year on a high would be great for the girls who have worked hard. Best of luck to all involved and we’ll see you there
25 Card Drive – This Sunday night in Wynne’s Bar, December 9th at 8:30pm. It’s the third week of the game and we’re halfway to Christmas now. There is a turkey for the winner

Drumkeerin GAA Club Notes 28/11/2018

Club AGM – Saturday Dec 8th at 5pm in the Community Centre, a very important date in the club’s calendar. Nomination and motion forms available from Club Secretary and Club officers, www.drumkeeein.gaa.ie andare also available in Drumkeeran post office and local shops

Girls U16 Final – our final Vs Dromahair is fixed for Sunday, 9th of December. Its been confirmed that the game will definitely be on this date. Time and venue yet to be confirmed but keep an eye on our social media pages for updates during the week.

Many Thanks – Liam Gilmartin and Joe Tiffoney have left their role as senior team managers. We would like to thank them for their efforts and commitment to the team for the past year and good luck to them and their families in the future.

25 Card Drive – this Saturday night in Rooney’s Cosy Corner, December 1st at 8:30pm. Each week we’ll have one leading up to Christmas. The prize is a turkey to each of the winners

Club Gear Bags – We are putting a club order in for the attached gear bags branded with Drumkeeran GAA. The cost is €20 per bag. Please note that we cannot guarantee they will be here in time for Christmas. We are not going with placing initials on the bags as this will delay the process and will mean we definitely won’t have them in time for Christmas. To order please contact our IT Officer David Moran or email itofficer.drumkeerangaa@gmail.com
Fully paid orders HAVE to be in by this Friday, 30th November 2018. Check out our Facebook or Twitter pages to view an image of the bag