Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 06/03/2018

Weather postponements – Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather last weekend, all the club’s GAA games and our medal presentation were postponed. The medal presentation will be rescheduled soon.

Fixtures for the weekend – on Saturday next we play Mohill in the u17 league. This game takes place in Pairc Sean O’Laodain at 12pm. On Sunday next, our u13 team is scheduled to play Gortletteragh also in Pairc Sean O’Laodain at 12pm. Our Div 3 team are due to commence this year’s league campaign against Annaduff in Pairc Sean O’Laodain at 4.30pm on Saturday.
Lotto results – results from this weeks lotto draw are: jackpot €2250, numbers drawn 5 6 7 2 1 3 8 4. There was no winner. €20 winners were Sean Gillooly, Johnny McCaffrey and Peter Guckian.  Yearly ticketholder winner of €20 was Fiachra Guckian. The next draw will take place in Quinns Bar on the Bank Holiday Sunday 18th March. Thank you for your continuing support.
Leitrim Supporters Club Draw – this draw will take place on Saturday next 10th March. Fenagh St Caillins club has a substantial number of tickets to sell. If anyone would like a ticket please contact Marie McGovern on 0876143072 or TP McLoughlin on 0876397554.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 27/02/2018

Results – there were mixed results again in the double header played in Pairc Sean O’Laodain on Saturday last. In the first game our u13’s fought back in the second half to overcome Kiltubrid by 5-09 to 4-02. In the second game our u17’s showed great improvement from their first league outing but fell just short losing to Allen Gaels by a point, 1-11 to 3-06. It was great to see a nice crowd in the park on such a cold morning but thankfully they were able to enjoy a cup of hot tea/coffee and a cup of Marie’s lovely soup. Thanks to everyone who helped out.

Fixtures for the weekend – on Saturday next our u17’s travel to take on Leitrim Gaels with a 12pm start. On Sunday our u13’s are away to Drumkeeran also at 12pm. Saturday afternoon next sees the commencement of the adult leagues. Our Div 3 team host Allen Gaels in Pairc Sean O’Laodain at 4.30pm. All these games going ahead will depend on the weather not turning out as bad as predicted.
Handball news – best of luck to Jarlath Scollan in his upcoming All Ireland Junior handball semi-final.
Well done – Fenagh St Caillins u11 team featured in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada on Sunday last in the halftime games during the Leitrim v Limerick National Football League game. They took on Mohill and all played very well. Also well done to the Leitrim team on a great victory.
Medal presentation – Our 2017 victorious u13 and u17 teams will receive their medals on Sunday evening next in Fenagh Visitors Centre at 7pm. All Ireland winning Dublin player Ciarán Kilkenny will be a special guest for the event.
Lotto Draw – Results of our recent Lotto draw; The jackpot was €2200, numbers drawn were 4 7 1 6 8 2 5 3. There was no jackpot winner. €20 winners were Seamus McLoughlin, Walter Sharply and Bernie McLoughlin. Yearly ticket holder €20 winner was SW Ventilation.  Thank you for your continuing support.
Leitrim Supporters Club Draw – the club has received a number of tickets to sell for this draw which takes place on 10th March. If you would like to purchase a ticket please contact Marie McGovern or TP McLoughlin.
Best of luck – to the newly reformed Fenagh Drama Troupe who take to the stage next Fri and Sat evening in Fenagh Community Centre with their 3 act comedy ‘The Maiden Aunt’. Show begins at 8.30pm.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 20/02/2018

The late Gus Guckian – Fenagh St Caillins GAA Club wishes to express our sadness at the news of the passing of club member and former club player Gus Guckian, R.I.P. Gus played with Fenagh during the 70’s winning junior and intermediate titles. He also played with Kiltubrid and Bornacoola during the 70’s and 80’s. We express our deepest sympathies to his sisters Veronica and Imelda, his extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Results – last weekend saw the commencement of this year’s underage leagues. Our u17’s played a strong St Mary’s team on Saturday losing out on a scoreline of 5.16 to 1.03. On Sunday our u13’s fared better, winning against Annaduff with the final score 2.12 to 3.5.
Fixtures – both u17 and u13 teams will be back in league action this coming weekend. Both games are fixed for Pairc Sean O’Laodain. Dates and times will be posted on Fenagh St Caillins Facebook page.
U11’s playing at halftime – Fenagh St Caillins u11 team will feature on Sunday next at half time in the National Football League game between Leitrim and Limerick in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada. Please come along and show them your support. Best of luck also to Donal and Ryan in the senior game. The game throws in at 2pm.
A date for your diary – arrangements are being finalised for the presentation of medals to our successful u17 and u13 teams of 2017. Keep Sunday evening 4th of March free. More details to follow next week.
Condolences – Fenagh St Caillins GAA Club expresses our condolences to the family of the late Damien McKeon, Keshcarrigan following his untimely death. May he rest in peace.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 13/02/2018

2018 Underage Season – The eagerly awaited commencement of games for 2018 is upon us with matches in the u17 and u13 leagues scheduled for this weekend. On Sat our u17’s face St Marys in Pairc Naomh Mhuire at 12pm while on Sunday our u13’s take on Annaduff at 12pm in Annaduff. Best of luck to both sets of players and managements for the year ahead. Heres hoping for an improvement in the weather.

National Club Draw – A sincere thank you to everybody who purchased tickets from our club members for this draw. The draw takes place on 8th March. Last year we had no individual winners however our club won €1000 in the draw. Heres hoping for some more local good fortune this year.
Adult season – Our men’s teams will commence action soon with Div 3 scheduled to start on weekend of March 3/4 and Div 1 starting on last weekend of March.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 06/02/2018

Lotto Draw – Results of our recent Lotto draw held in The Abbey Bar;. The jackpot was €2150, numbers drawn 7 3 5 8 6 1 2 4. There was no jackpot winner. €20 winners were Gene Murray, Frank Smith and Seamus Tiernan. Yearly ticket holder €20 winner was Ann Guckian. Thank you for your continuing support.
 
Coiste na nÓg – The first fixtures of 2018 are scheduled to take place on the weekend of the 17th/18th February with the commencement of the U17 and u13 leagues. 
 
Senior Scór – Scór Sinsir will take place on Saturday, March 3rd. The Leitrim quiz will take place first at 6pm with the stage competition following at approx. 7.30pm.  Categories as follows: Figure Dancing, Recitation, Solo Singing, Instrumental Music, Ballad Group, Question Time (4 persons per team-Leitrim winners qualifying directly to the All-Ireland Table Quiz), Léiriú, Set Dancing. If anyone is interested in representing Fenagh St Caillins GAA Club you can contact Martin Doonan on 086 1276975.
 
National Club Draw – Thank you to everyone who supported Fenagh St Caillins GAA Club by purchasing a ticket for the upcoming National Club Draw. Tickets are still available for purchase by contacting any member of the Club executive. We have just launched an online platform with Klubfunder to allow people who didn’t get the chance to purchase a ticket or those who are not living locally to get on board and not miss out. You can find the link on Fenagh St Caillins Facebook page. The deadline for purchasing a ticket is 8pm Wed 7th Feb 2018. Thanks again for your continued support.
 
County Board Awards Night – Congratulations to all the award winners at the recent Leitrim GAA Annual Awards night.
 
Congratulations – To Gerry McGovern, Cloone who was recently elected as Uachtaran Comhairle Connacht 2018-2020.
 
Sympathies – Fenagh St Caillins GAA Club wishes to express our sympathies to J.P. Fanning and family Drumlaheen following the death of his brother Leo Fanning, Drumingna, Keshcarrigan last weekend.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 23/01/2018

Allianz National Football League – Good luck to the Leitrim senior football team who commence this year’s league in Belfast next weekend against Antrim. Fenagh St Caillins are represented by Donal Wrynn who captain’s the Leitrim team again this year and also Ryan O’Rourke.

National Club Draw 2018 – Members of the Fenagh St Caillins Club will be calling to houses in the Parish with tickets for the National Club Draw. There are fantastic prizes to be won and all the proceeds of tickets sold by the Club are retained by the Club and will help with the day to day running of all Club facilities and activities during 2018. The tickets cost €10 each and as always your continued support is very much appreciated.

Sympathies – We extend our sympathies to the family of the late Mary Kate Gallogly, Drumharkin who passed away recently.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 17/01/2018

Lotto Draw – The Lotto draw took place in Quinn’s Bar on Sunday night last. The jackpot was €2100, numbers drawn 1 7 4 5 8 2 3 6. There was no jackpot winner. €20 winners were Caillin Wrynn, Shane Doonan and Phillip McHugh, Killaneen. Yearly ticket holder €20 winner was Walter Sharpley. Thank you for your continuing support.
Season Ahead – With the commencement of the 2018 season looming for some of our teams, activity in the park is picking up. Last weekend saw the u17’s back on the pitch and the seniors will be heading out this weekend. Also the u13’s will be back in action very soon and our youngest warriors have returned to the Handball Alley for indoor action after a break during Christmas. Best of luck to all for the season ahead.
Well Done – Two of our senior players were recipients of a 2018 Connacht GAA Student Bursary Award at a recent ceremony. Congrats to Nathan O’Rourke, NUIG and to Riordan O’Rourke, DCU.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 09/01/2018

The Late Eamon Tubman, RIP –  Fenagh St Caillins GAA Club expresses its deep sympathies to the Tubman family, Fenaghbeg, Fenagh following the sudden passing on New Year’s Eve of Eamon Tubman Snr. Throughout his life, Eamon was a valued member of our GAA Club as a player, club officer, team selector, coach and team manager. Eamon was also a key member of the Fenagh GAA Club Park Committee who were responsible for the development of Pairc Sean O’Laodain in 1985. As recently as last October, Eamon was honoured, along with his teammates, on the Golden Jubilee Anniversary of Fenagh GAA Club winning the Leitrim Junior Championship in 1967. Eamon also served as an officer of the Leitrim Co Board with distinction and was Vice Chairman on the occasion of Leitrim becoming Connacht Champions in 1994. Outside of the GAA, Eamon will also be remembered for his involvement in many other organisations both locally and nationally. Our deepest sympathies to his wife Nora, his sons Bill, Eamon Jnr and Raymond, his daughter Noreen, his daughter in law Mary and granddaughter Olivia and to his sister Mary and brothers Liam and Mehaul as well as his extended family members, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Scór na nÓg – The Leitrim Scór na nÓg finals took place recently and Fenagh St Caillins GAA Club were represented in two categories. Katie Conefrey performed in the Solo Singing event and in the Table Quiz we were represented by Daniel McLoughlin, Cormac Redican, Paul Flynn and Luke Reynolds. There were no victories but all gave of their best. Thanks also to their mentors Martin Doonan and Vincent O’Rourke.

Fenagh St Cailllin’s GAA Club Notes 01/01/2018

New Year Wishes – Fenagh St Caillins GAA would like to wish all our members, players and supporters a Happy and Healthy New Year. Thank you for your support during 2017 and look forward to your continued support and to success in 2018.

Christmas Lotto Draw – Jackpot €2050, numbers drawn 6 5 2 4 8 7 1 3. No jackpot winner. €20 winners were Darragh McHugh, Knockmullin, Sean Flynn, Selton and Helena Gillooly, Adoon. Yearly ticket holder winner Fiachra Guckian. Christmas prize winners Melanie Bainbridge, Trish McLoughlin, Cecelia McCabe, Brian Wrynn and Fiachra Guckian. Thank you for supporting our Lotto during 2017.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

Leitrim u21 Championship Final – Commiserations to the Fenagh/Gortletteragh team who lost put to St Manachans in Saturday’s u21 final on a scoreline of 1.08 to 1.11. They finished strongly but were just unable to get the vital scores to win or to take the game to extra time. Congratulations to St Manchan’s.
Lotto – Fenagh St Caillins latest lotto draw took place on Sunday night last. There was no winner of the €2000 jackpot. Winner of €20 in the draw for yearly ticket holders was Adam Gill, €20 winners on the night were Shannon Kilkenny, Paddy Gaffney and Ray Tubman. The next draw takes place on St Stephen’s Night in Majella’s Bar when there will be extra prizes to be one for Christmas.
Congratulations – Well done to Senior player Diarmuid McHugh on winning a Connacht Inter-firms title with Vistamed. It’s been a busy few weeks for Diarmuid following his marriage to Eimear in November. He’s obviously been working on his scoring also as he chipped in with a goal in the closing stages of the game. He could be looking at a move into the forward line in 2018. Congratulations also to the Beirne family from Mohill on winning the title of Ireland’s fittest family.
Indoor GAA/PE – training for boys continues in the Fenagh Handball Alley on Tuesdays. Boys born in 2011 or more recently (U6s) but in primary school can attend from 6:30 until 7:10.Those born in 2008, 2009 or 2010 (U9s) are there from 7:15 until 8:05.


National Club Draw 2018 – Members of the Fenagh St Caillins Club will be calling to houses in the Parish with tickets for the National Club Draw over the next week or so. All the proceeds of tickets sold by the Club are retained by the Club and will help with the day to day running of all Club facilities and activities during 2018. The tickets cost €10 each and as always your continued support is very much appreciated.
Christmas Wishes – Fenagh St Caillins GAA Club would like to wish all our club members, our players, young and not so young and all our supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Thanks to you all for your support, commitment and dedication during 2017 and continuing into 2018.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 13/12/2017

Leitrim u21 Championship Final – Last weekends game was a victim of the weather but it has been refixed for Saturday next 16th December in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada with a 2.30pm throw-in.

Indoor GAA/PE – training for boys continues in the Fenagh Handball Alley on Tuesdays. Boys born in 2011 or more recently (U6s) but in primary school can attend from 6:30 until 7:10.Those born in 2008, 2009 or 2010 (U9s) are there from 7:15 until 8:05.


National Club Draw 2018 – Members of the Fenagh St Caillins Club will be calling to houses in the Parish with tickets for the National Club Draw over the next week or so. All the proceeds of tickets sold by the Club are retained by the Club and will help with the day to day running of all Club facilities and activities during 2018. The tickets cost €10 each and as always your continued support is very much appreciated.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 08/12/2017

AGM – Fenagh St Caillins annual general meeting took place on Saturday evening last.Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer provided detailed reports to those present outlining the various activities that took place during the year both on and off the field of play. Everybody who assisted in the running of the Club in many varied ways were acknowledged for their work. Outgoing Treasurer Gerry Kilkenny was thanked for his huge contribution to the club as Treasurer for the past 5 years. Gerry will be replaced in the role by Paul Gill and Jimmy Gilheaney. The appointment of coaches to the club’s various teams has been delayed as the report into the review of underage playing ages and 2018 age groups are awaited from Leitrim Co Board.
 
Leitrim U21 Championship Final – Fenagh/Gortletteragh u21’s recorded a 3 point victory over Sean O’Heslins on Saturday last and have qualified to play St Manchans in this year’s u21 final. The game is scheduled for Sunday next 10th December at 2pm in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada.
Leitrim GAA Coaching – Leitrim GAA is running courses for those interested becoming involved in coaching in their club. There will be (i) Foundation Award for beginners and (ii) Award 1 courses held. Anyone interested should contact TP McLoughlin (0871497924) or Joe McDermott (0877734394) this week.
Indoor GAA/PE – training for boys continues in the Fenagh Handball Alley on Tuesdays. Boys born in 2011 or more recently (U6s) but in primary school can attend from 6:30 until 7:10.Those born in 2008, 2009 or 2010 (U9s) are there from 7:15 until 8:05.
Sympathies – Fenagh St Caillins Gaa Club wish to express our sympathies to Margaret Flynn and family Selton and to the Flynn family Aughawillan following the death of Tommie Flynn last weekend.