Annaduff GAA Club Notes 22/01/2019

Bord na nÓg – Calling on all residents of Drumsna, Annaduff and Dromod. Our Underage registration for U17s down to nursery is due to take place on Saturday the 2nd of February and Sunday the 3rd from 12 mid-day to 1:30pm both days. All new/old members living in our parish are very welcome to come along meet some of our coaches have a chat about the plans for the coming season of football.
Our U17 started back training last week and U13s due to start this week in preparation of the up-coming leagues best of luck to the management and players for the year ahead.

Adult teams – Our Senior and Junior teams started their training on Saturday last best of luck to Karl Foley and his selectors along with all the lads, we wish them every success for 2019.

Sports Capital Funding – The Club is delighted with the announcement of grant aid of €40,000 towards ongoing developments at our Club grounds. Big thank you to our hard-working committee.

Lotto – The Annaduff Parish & GAA lotto Next draw takes place in the Brandywell Dromod on Sunday the 27th of January. Jackpot now stands at €1900. So as always please get your tickets in and Thank you for your continued support !!!

Carrick Hurling – Hard luck to the management and players of the Carrick Hurling team who lost out to Castleblaney Faughs on Sunday last by a single point. It’s Castleblaney who advance to the All-Ireland final.

Sympathy – Annaduff GAA wishes to pass on our sympathy to the Guckian family Derrywillow following the sudden death Padraig Guckian on January 16th 2019 at U.C.H.G. to his wife Imelda and sons Frank, John, daughters Marie Clarke and Annette Cosgrave and extended family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Melvin Gaels GAA Club Notes 22/01/2019

Great Night for the Girls – On Monday night the girls had a superb training session and Q&A after with Martha Carter. This was very inspiring for our girls and parents. Many thanks to Martha for joining us. Martha is a current player of the highly successful Co. Mayo club team Carnacon and a former Mayo player

Community Walking Continues – Melvin Gaels Healthy Club Committee is joining up with Operation Transformation, the GAA and the Community, for Ireland Lights Up 2019.  The walk was interrupted last week because of a major Power cut, nevertheless, a good few turned up and took part. The walk continues every Thursday night until February 21st. The track will be lit up from 7pm to 8pm and everyone of all ages is asked to come along and join in this free weekly event.

50/50 Draw – The winner of the 50/50 draw last week was Ryse Brennan, Cloone, Kinlough who won €290. Get your ticket now for this week’s draw.

New Development Project – Many people from the locality and further afield have supported the Community    Development Project at the Community Centre, Melvin Park and Dressing rooms, which is well underway. Any Kinlough people travelling home at Christmas will see that Melvin Park has changed a lot. The Committee is appealing to anyone who has yet to support the development to try to help, by joining the draw or sponsoring in any way.  A lot of money is needed to complete the project which will be very impressive when completed and will be a huge benefit to all the Community. The fundraising involves “Make Your Mark on Melvin Park” for €100 which will represent a square of Melvin Park, entry into a draw, prizes 5x €1000, and your name on a commemorative plaque. To get your “Mark on Melvin Park” contact Spar, Kinlough or Pat at 0871787194 or Katherine at 087 287 0086 any of the Committee or go to www.kinloughcommunitycentre.wordpress.com. The Club is very much involved in this fundraising and any donation would be greatly appreciated.

Ballinaglera GAA Club Notes 22/01/2019

Club Meeting – First club meeting of 2019 is Tuesday, 29th Jan at 9.30pm sharp in the community hall.

National Club Draw – Tickets on sale from any club member at 10euro. First prize is a brand new car.

Club Membership – Family €50, Adult €30 and U17s €20. Please pay membership to Sean Mc Morrow. All players can give their membership money to Sean Mc Morrow at training Sunday morning.

Condolences – The club sympathises sincerely with the Wynne family on the death of Mary Philomena Wynne (Mena), Cornamuckla North, Ballinaglera. May she rest in peace.

Hurling – Commiserations to Carrick Hurlers who were defeated by one point last Sunday in the All Ireland Junior clubsemi-finall. Well done on getting that far and putting on a fine display.

St Mary’s Kiltoghert GAA Club Notes 22/01/2019

LEITRIM GAA AWARDS – Congratulations to Clement Cunniffe and Cian Singleton who have been awarded Senior Club Hurler of the Year and U16 County Player of the Year respectively.

The Leitrim GAA Awards night takes place this Friday 25th January 2019 in the Bush Hotel. Tickets are available to anyone who wishes to attend at a cost of €30 each,

If you are interested in attending, please let Maureen Diffley know asap.

OPERATION TRANSFORMATION 2019 – As part of the ‘Ireland Lights Up’ campaign St Mary’s Kiltoghert walking group continues this THURSDAY night. Meet at Páirc Naomh Mhuire at 8pm. There has been a great turnout the last two Thursdays so let’s keep it up.

Everyone welcome – players, members, friends, family!

Walk the 4km Castlecara/Summerhill loop.

All you need is your Hi-Vis!

Let’s get Mary’s moving.

CARRICK HURLING – Commiserations to Carrick hurlers on a heartbreaking defeat in the All Ireland Junior Hurling Club semi-final against Castleblaney in Mullingar, losing by the narrowest of margins on a scoreline of 1.08 to 0.10 in a fantastic game that really could have gone either way. To the players, managers and supporters, everyone can be so proud as there has been a great buzz and fantastic colour around the area for the last few weeks creating history along the way as the first Leitrim men’s team to win a Connacht club title. Wishing Castleblaney Hurling and especially Carrick’s Niall Glancy the very best of good luck in the All Ireland Final.

LADIES AGM – Thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to a very successful Ladies AGM last Friday in the Clubhouse.

GALA DINNER – Tickets are continuing to sell for the club’s Gala Dinner on Saturday 2nd February 2019 in The Landmark Hotel. If you haven’t already purchased your ticket and intend going, please do so over the next few days by contacting Paula Butler 087 2480670 or Maureen Diffley 086 390 7092 or private message our Facebook page.

SCÓR SINSEAR 2019 – Leitrim Senior Scór will take place on February 9th. As it is the 50th year of Scór, we hope to put a great effort into entering as many categories as possible. Preparations are underway, however, there is still time and if you or anyone you know may have an interest or a hidden talent that needs unleashing, please contact Laura on 087 9664406.  The categories are as follows: Quiz, Figure Dancing, Solo Singing, Recitation (Storytelling), Ballad Group, Léiriú (Drama), Instrumental Music, Set Dancing.

SCÓR NA NÓG CONNACHT FINAL – Ava Brogan, Roisin Noone, Elsie Harman, Eleanor Smith and Rionach Nic Conmara will represent St. Mary’s, Leitrim and Connacht in the All Ireland Final on the 16th February in Castlebar.

LEITRIM SENIORS – Best wishes to Leitrim Senior football team and management especially Micheal, Nicholas, Daire and Ray on Sunday when they play Wexford in the Allianz Football League at 2pm in Avantcard Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP 2019 – Club Membership for 2019 is now due – Adult Players €70, Unemployed Player €50, Third Level Student €50, Non-Player €40, Juvenile (up to minor) €40 (1stand 2nd Child) and €30 (3rd Child), Underage Family Membership to be capped at €130, Scór (€20 – Social) – (€10-U17) Membership can be paid to Registrar Michael Clancy.

Glencar/Manorhamilton GAA Club Notes 22/01/2019

Congratulations Karl – Congratulations to our own Karl McDermott who has been awarded the Leitrim Senior County Hurler of the Year for 2018. He had some super performances for Leitrim in 2018 and this award is due recognition to this and is richly deserved.  It is a great honour for Karl, his family and our club and we look forward to more stand out performances from him in the coming season for club and county. Karl will be presented with his award this Friday night at the Leitrim GAA Awards in the Bush Hotel.

New Arrival – We offer the heartiest of congratulations to our senior footballers Amanda and James Glancy on the safe arrival of their baby boy Finn recently.

5K Walk – We had a great turnout for our 5k walk last Thursday night in association with Get Ireland Walking and Operation Transformation. It continues this Thursday night for a further 5 weeks.  We look forward to welcoming more participants with registration at 7pm in the Dressing Rooms in the Bee Park.

Fair Play Ado – Former Leitrim and Glencar Manor Senior footballer Adrian O’Flynn is doing mighty with his daily swims in the rivers/lakes/sea in January to raise much-needed funds for our new pitch development.  Check out our Facebook Page for videos and to see how you can support.  We again commend Adrian for coming up with this initiative, for braving the cold waters on our behalf and to everyone who is joining him or supporting him and our club by making very generous donations.

Club Awards Night – Our club awards night will take place on Saturday 16th February at 8pm in the Bee Park Community Centre. More details to follow.

Registration Night – We will be holding our two Registration Nights for all players and supporters to pay their membership for the 2019 season on Friday 8th and Friday 15th of February from 6.30 to 8pm upstairs in the Gym at St Clare’s Comprehensive School.  All club players must pay their membership before the last day of February in order to train and play with the club.

2019 Membership Rates – Membership rates for the 2019 season are as follows:  U10 Girls & Boys –  €30 for 1st Child & remaining family members at this age group €20 each. U11 Boys – €30, U12 to U18 Girls – €40, U13 to U18 Boys -€40, Adult Players – €80 and Social Members – €30. A family membership rate of €120 max per family has been introduced for the coming season.  This applies to families who are registering their juvenile players who are under the age of 18 and the parents/guardians.

Heinz Beans Tokens – We are asking our club members and all underage parents to collect Heinz Beans tokens. If we have enough tokens our underage boys and girls teams could benefit with sports kits. The closing date is the 15th February, 2019.

Old Club Jerseys – We are looking for people to search out their wardrobes, garages and attics in search of old club jerseys which were used by our adult and juvenile football and hurling teams in the club (male and female) in the following decades – the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s.  They are needed for our 50th club celebrations.  Please contact Collette Fox asap on 0866020192 if you can assist.

Ladies Club History – In preparation for our club’s 50th anniversary in 2019, the ladies club are looking to dig out all old photos, match programmes, newspaper clippings or any other club memorabilia to help prepare a detailed history of the history of the ladies club. We are also trying to compile the names of all club officers/managers/club award winners since the club was formed – so if you were an officer/manager/award winner – please forward any information you can.  Please email any correspondence you have to glencarmanorladies@gmail.com.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 22/01/2019

Dinner Dance – Fenagh St Caillins Dinner Dance and presentation of 2018 Leitrim Intermediate Championship Winners Medals will take place on Friday 8th February 2019 in Lough Rynn Castle. This is our first Dinner Dance in 15 years and promises to be a great night. Tickets are now available online through Klubfunder (see Fenagh St Caillins on Facebook/Twitter) and from TP McLoughlin (0876397554) or Marie McGovern (0876143072) and are priced at €40.

Leitrim GAA Awards Night – on Friday night next Fenagh St Caillins will be well represented with Ryan O’Rourke receiving the Intermediate Player of the Year Award, Pat Guckian will be presented with the Senior Referee Award and Jarlath Scollan picking up Leitrim Handballer of the Year. The Awards take place in the Bush Hotel at 8.30pm. Congratulations to all the winners and anyone who wishes to attend can contact TP McLoughlin for tickets.

Allianz National Football League – best wishes to Ryan O’Rourke and the Leitrim team and management as they take on Wexford in the first game in this year’s League in Avantcard Pairc Sean MacDiarmada on Sunday next at 2pm.

Lotto Draw – our most recent draw took place on Sunday night last in Quinn’s Bar. The jackpot was €3150. Numbers drawn were 7 6 5 3 2 8 4 1. There was no jackpot winner. €20 winners on the night were Sandra Greenan, Agnes Kilkenny and Paul Flynn. Yearly ticket holder €20 winner was Geraldine McGovern. Thank you for your continuing support.

National Club Draw – Club members are calling to houses in the parish with National Club Draw tickets. They are also available to purchase on Klubfunder through our Facebook and Twitter pages. The tickets cost €10 and there are an array of prizes on offer courtesy of the GAA. This year Fenagh St Caillins GAA Club will be holding a draw in conjunction with the National Club Draw and everyone who purchases a National Club Draw ticket from a member of Fenagh GAA Club will also be in with a chance of winning €100. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Aughnasheelin GAA Club Notes 22/01/2019

Lotto  –  Results from Draw held January 13th  –  Nos Drawn 2, 10, 25, 27 – no Jackpot Winner  –  €25 House Draw Brendan Meehan, Sponsored P.J. Fox, €25 Marie/Eanna Finn, J. Coen, Paddy McGourty, Ciaran Hearty, Mickey Brady, Cillian McWeeney.  Next Draw Sunday January 27th in Shortts – Jackpot €2,075 so make sure to get your tickets.

New Baby  –  Comhghairdeas to Louise and Michael Domican on the birth of their baby girl Aine , a sister to Tadhg.

Comhbhrón  –  Deepest sympathy to the Flynn Family – JJ, Frankie, Joe, Cathal, Brendan, Gretta, Christina, Carmel, Joan and their famililes on the death of their mother Aileen – may she rest in peace.

Co Board |Awards Night –  Friday night January 25th all roads lead to the Bush Hotel for the Annual Awards night  –  this year the Hall of Fame Award is heading to Achadh ná Síleann – to Seamus Prior – Comhghairdeas Seamus, Teresa and family – hope you all enjoy the celebrations and look forward to seeing you all on the night.

Membership  –  Membership is now due rates for the year as follows –  €40 Non Player, €60 Player, €60 Family, €50 Student Player, €20 Juvenile up to 17 – our Registrars for the year are Jerome McWeeney and Keelan Mulvanerty.

Achadh ná Síleann Lights up 2019  –  we are part of the Operation Transformation and GAA’s Ireland Lights Up Programme which runs until February 21st which is for 6 weeks – it takes place on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8 pm – you can walk, jog , run or just stroll.  Great to see a good crowd there on Thursday night last but would love to see many more there this Thursday and for the next few weeks.

Scor Sinsir –  Scor Sinsir is taking place on February 9th – anyone interested in taking part please contact Sheila Murray.

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.

Eslin GAA Club Notes 21/01/2019

Lotto – Results for 20/1/19. Numbers drawn were 10, 14, 22, 27. No jackpot winner. Lucky dip winners were Carmel Fitzpatrick Mohill, Seamus Mc Cabe c/o Fitz’s, Frank Reynolds, Kilamaun, Gerry Bohan, Drumnid. Next weeks draw is in Taylor’s. Jackpot €13,500. Thank you for your support.

Hurling – Hard luck to Conor Beirne, James Mc Nabola and the Carrick Hurlers who were defeated by Castleblaney in the All-Ireland Junior Championship semifinal by the narrowest of margins. It was a great achievement to get this far in the competition and they should all be very proud of themselves.

Congrats – Congratulations to Eilish and Niall Mulligan on the recent birth of their son Patrick. Best of luck to them.

Leitrim – Best of luck to the Leitrim Senior team and management when they take on Wexford in the first round of the Allianz Football League on Sunday 27th in Avantcard Pairc Sean at 2pm.

CFR Ireland – A reminder that there is an information night on Community First Responders in Eslin Community Centre on Friday 25th at 8.30pm. Everyone is welcome. For more information you can contact Ciara on 087 6818996 or Katrina on 087 4190368.

Leitrim Gaels GAA Club Notes 21/01/2019

American Tea Party – The Village Spot Festival are holding an American Tea Party as a fundraiser on Saturday the 26th of January 2019 at 8pm in Leitrim Gaels Community Field Clubhouse. Music on the night will be by the great Mickey Clerkin. There will be great prizes available on the night. This will be one of a few fundraisers for the revival of The Village Spot Festival which is planned for August Bank a Holiday weekend. There are a limited number of tables available. If you want a seat at a table or are interested in taking a table as a host, €100 per table, 10 people per table please contact Colette at 0863823922.

Membership – Membership is now due. Please be advised for Insurance purposes all membership has to be paid prior to commencing training under GAA Insurance rules. All members paid up before 31st March 2019 will have full voting rights. Adult Players €60, Under 13 up to Student Adult Player €40, Under 11 down €20 plus €2 per session. Familly (2 Adults and 2 Kids or more) €100. Non-Playing Adult €25.

Lotto – The Leitrim Gaels Community Development Lotto Draw was held in the Donnellan’s on the 15th January. The numbers drawn were 5,9,15,21. There was no jackpot winner. The €20 winners were Robyn Guckian, Leitrim, Zoe Doran, Andy McDermott, Perth, Gerry McElwain, Fanad.. The next draw will be held in the Leitrim Inn 29th January. The Jackpot is €7,600.

Sympathy – We would like to pass on our deepest sympathy to Brian O’ Connor, Macken on the sad passing of his partner Denise Elliott on Thursday last. Denise was a loyal supporter of the club lotto and was part of the Foxy Four syndicate which frequently won €20. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Cloone GAA Club Notes 21/01/2019

Lotto – There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot at the weekend and the following numbers were drawn,10, 17, 19, 24. The following were winners in the draw, € 50, Helen Quinn Moydow Co Longford, € 30 Elaine Sheridan Moyne Co Longford,€ 30 Peadar Moran Kilcock Co Kildare. We thank everybody for supporting our club lotto. Next Jackpot € 7,400.00.

Club AGM – The club AGM will be held on Saturday, January 26 in the clubhouse at 9 pm and all members are asked to attend. This is the most important meeting of the year so we urge members and supporters to attend.

The Leitrim Wall –  The Leitrim Wall Committee is recruiting people to put their name on the Leitrim wall. It is envisaged that the wall will be completed in June and to have your name on the wall you should get your name registered now, Committee members will be contacting people to see if they are interested. Cloone people can contact Committee members Enda Tiernan or Gerry McGovern. This is proving to be a most popular fundraising venture with a serious interest being shown by Leitrim people near and far.

Congratulations – Congratulation to Aoife and Damian O Donnell on the birth of their baby son recently, another full forward in the making.

Mohill GAA Club Notes 21/01/2019

Shane Quinn – Congratulations to Shane Quinn who has been chosen as County player of the year and will be presented with it on Friday next at the County Board Award Ceremony in The Bush Hotel. Tickets for the occasion are available from Club or County Board Officers.

Registration Night – Registration takes place next Thursday evening Jan 24 between 8 and 9pm in the Clubrooms. All players in every age group must be registered before taking part in training or a game in accordance with the new GDPR regulations or they will not be covered by insurance. All members must sign the new membership form for adults and children. The rates are Adult Player €50. Student Player €40. Under 17 €30. Under 6 €25. Family Discount €5 reduction on each family member up to Under 21 non-playing member /social members.

Supporters – We would encourage all our supporters to be social members of the club. €30 would see you registered, included in the draw for All Ireland tickets and full use of the running track.

Ireland Lights up – There was a great turn out last Thursday night in the Park for the Lights up and walk. Lucia Tyrell was the coordinator and all are welcome again next week and every Thursday at 7pm for the next 5 weeks.

Recent Bereavements – We extend our deepest sympathy to Lucia Tyrell, Claire Quinn and their families on the death of their aunt, Mary O Kane in Derry. We also extend condolences to the Dugdale family on the death of another great lady Muriel Gilchrist. May they both rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh said.

Lotto Results – There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot the numbers drawn were. 4-16-26-29. Lucky Dip winners were €70 Susan and Pat O Connor Mohill. €40 Declan Reynolds Annaduff. €20 Brian Campbell Tooman. Next week’s Lotto is €7400

County Game – Best of Luck to Shane Quinn, Domhnaill Flynn and Oisín Madden or reps for Leitrim as they take on Wexford in the NFL on Sunday.

New Baby – Congrats to Stephen Flynn and his partner Clodagh on the birth of their baby boy Tadhg. A little brother for Ava.