Glencar/Manorhamilton GAA Club Notes 15/01/2019

5K Walk – Why not come out and join with Glencar Manorhamilton GAA Club in association with Get Ireland Walking and Operation Transformation for our 5k walk starting this Thursday 17th January at 7pm for 6 weeks. Each participant must register at the Dressing Rooms in the Bee Park before each walk. We look forward to welcoming you all on the night.  Let’s do this together!

Fair Play Ado – Our former senior footballer Adrian O’Flynn is doing a one minute swim in the lake/sea every day in January to raise much needed funds for our new pitch development.  Check out our Facebook Page for the very amusing videos and to see how you can support.  We commend Adrian for coming up with this initiative, for braving the cold waters on our behalf and to everyone for who is 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 toglencarmanorladies@gmail.com.

Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s GAA Club Notes 15/01/2019

Ballinamore Hurling AGM – Ballinamore hurling club are holding their AGM this Friday evening at 9pm in the Ballinamore club rooms. Please come and show your support, all welcome.

‘Ireland Lights Up – Well done to everyone that took part in Sunday’s operation transformation walk and special thanks to the guys for providing the refreshments at the end. Join us this Thursday evening to walk, jog or run with two sessions one from 19:00 and one from 20:00. So don’t forget and spread the word and join us for a chat and a bit of exercise as Ballinamore Sean O Heslins and the GAA lights up for operation transformation this Thursday !!!

Scór na nÓg Quiz – Our Trath na gCeist team of Eoin Connaughton, Eoin Hamill, Bernard Sweeney and Brian Sweeney had a great day in Claremorris on Sunday at the Connacht Scor, they did not win but the experience was invaluable and will help prepare them for the all Ireland finals on the 16th of February in Castlebar. Special thanks to all of the team members and also to our super subs Niamh Christe and Lizzie O Connell who are an integral part of the team and also to Sean and Brid for their support and help with preparing the team for the competitions. Hearty Congratulations also to the Connacht winners Kilglass Gaels.

Leitrim Girls U13 Sponsorship – Leitrim Girls U13 Development Squad is the chosen group up for the next 8 weeks in the Community Fund Blue Token box in Tesco Ballinamore starting Monday the 7th of January – please support and spread the word

Clubrooms Historical Display – It is planned to put up a permanent display of photographs and memorabilia relating to the club in the clubrooms. Apart from photos, this could include old jerseys, programmes or any items relating to club players or successes in past years in football, hurling, Scór nó aon rud eile. If you have any items or any ideas, contact Seán Ó Súilleabhain at 087 6821566

Irish Conversation Classes – “Ciorcal Comhrá Irish Conversation Classes begin this Tuesday. In Library at 8.00. Suitable for all levels. Admission Free. ”

Referee Positions – The County Board would like to recruit new referees in 2019.If this is something that is of interest to you this is a great opportunity to get involved with full training provided. Anyone interested in trying it out please contact Chairman Michael Quinn.

Membership – Folks, membership of Ballinamore Seán Ó hEislin’s is now open for 2019. The prices are; family members €80 (Family Constitutes a maximum of two adults and any number of children under the age of 18); adult single €40; under 18 €20. Please contact Walter Sharpley on 0861236207 or Shane Harte on 087 7985069 to make payment

Club Lotto Monday 14/01/19

Numbers Drawn 4 7 2 6 5 3 0 1

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Lotto ar Dé Luan seo caite. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an oíche:

House Draw Philip Farrelly

Sponsored Brendan Burns

€40 each. : Jimmie Bohan, Keshcarrigan. Pat Rowland, Ballina. Rebeccalee McDermott, c/o Jackie’s. Sharon Sweeney & Alan Banks, Willowfield Rd Next week’s draw takes place in McGirls with a jackpot of €5950

Aughnasheelin GAA Club Notes 15/01/2019

Officers – At our Club Meeting on Saturday night last we completed our Officers for the year ahead and great to see new faces on board –  Our Cathaoirleach is Adrian Cullen – best of luck Adrian in your new role, Leas Cathaoirleach Joe McGirl, Rúnai Lorraine Keegan, Leas Rúnai Shirley Sammon, Cisteoir Catherine Mahon – best of luck Catherine in your new role – Assistant Treasurer Martin Beirne, Registrars Jerome McWeeney and Keelan Mulvanerty, Co Board Delagates Brendan Reynolds, Jerome McWeeney.

Bainisteoir Nua –  Best of luck to our new Manager Collie Clarke and his Selectors Sean Mahon and Niall Faughnan –  good luck to Team and  Management for the year ahead.

County Board Awards Night on Friday January 25th Bush Hotel – on that night Seamus Prior will receive the Hall of Fame Award – comhghairdeas Seamus a well deserved honour.  Tickets can be  purchased from Lorraine Keegan at 086 389 8274 – numbers are needed by January 21st, there maybe a bus on the night depending on numbers travelling.

Scór na nÓg – Comhghairdeas to our Novely Act Team who represented our Club and County at Connacht final on Sunday last in Claremorris – they gave a great performance but didn’t get the nod from the Adjucators this time – well done to all involved – Aisling, Pearse and Riona McTeigue, Darragh Gunn, Caoimhe and Cillian Cullen, Cian Sammon and  Aoibhinn Meehan – their mentors were Jerome McWeeney, Angela Fitzpatrick and Stephanie Prior so well done to all.

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.

Operation Transformation – Walk commencing this Thursday January 17th at 7pm at our Pitch under Lights – so come along and join in our walk.

Annaduff GAA Club Notes 15/01/2019

Lotto – The Annaduff Parish & GAA lotto draw took take place in Duignans, Drumsna on Sunday last 13th of January. Numbers 5,7,13,16. No winner.
€50 Gerard Reilly
€25 Louise Gaffney
€25 Niamh Reynolds
€25 Declan Muleady
€25 Steve McKenna
Jackpot now stands at €1900. Next draw takes place in the Brandywell Dromod on Sunday the 27th of January.
So as always please get your tickets in and Thank you for your continued support !!!

Annaduff Ladies – Annaduff Ladies will be having their Dinner Dance and presentation of their Junior medals on the 1st February in Cox’s Steak House, Dromod. Tickets just €30 and include a 3 course meal followed by music by Featherhead. Tickets can be ordered through their Facebook Page or are available from any of the Players.

Connacht Scór Na nÓg Finals – Hard luck to our Set dancers – Anna Crossley, Caoimhe Mooney, Aobhlinn Maxwell, Ailíse Maxwell, Katie Faughnan, Eimear Healy, Claire and Laura Flannagan in the Connacht finals on Sunday last in Claremorris. Disappointing to come away with no medals but they danced very well and were delighted with their performance.

AGM – The second part of our Club AGM to fill the vital rolls took place on Sunday last. With a better turnout all the positions were filled.

Chairman: Gerry Newton, Development Officer: Donal Fox, Assistance Treasure: David Duignan, The club Children’s officer: Maura Sharkey and Health and well-being officer: Lisa Duignan. Thanks to all who turned out. It is hoped following on from the meeting that more people will get involved from our Parish/ Community with the Parish lotto among other jobs. If you can help out in any little way it would be appreciated its very satisfying for yourself as well as been able to help the young people in our community.

The BT Young Scientist Awards – Massive congratulation’s to Erica Ridge, Hugh and Darragh Boyce transition year students in Mohill Community College who scooped 1st place in their category of behavioural science in the RDS last week on their project of decreasing childhood obesity. Erica when not in school works in the family restaurant, Coxs Steakhouse, Dromod and Hugh and Darragh work in their family restaurant, The Brandywell Restaurant also in Dromod. A big problem for our young people today more than ever. Well done and congratulations on your award!!

Aughawillan GAA Club Notes 14/01/2019

Aughawillan Lights Up – The GAA, in conjunction with Operation Transformation, aim to promote exercise in the safe environment of the local GAA pitch. This year, Aughawillan are taking part in the ‘Ireland Lights Up’ programme, by turning on the lights at the football field, every Tuesday from 7 until 9, for the next five weeks (January 15th until February 19th). We hope this encourages lots of members of the community to come out and stretch the legs after a long winter. Everyone is welcome, whether your aim is to get more active or to meet with your friends and neighbours more. We hope as many people as possible take this opportunity to stay active & social as Spring approaches! Spread the word and bring a friend!
Registration –  If you wish to become a member of the club, please contact Michael Flanagan or pay online at https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Aughawillan_GAA_Club/Membership#MembershipOptions

Adults €25, Underage €10. Reduced membership fee for members of the Ladies’ Club €10. Membership of the club allows you full use of the gym and club room facilities. 

Referees Wanted –  Young people with an interested in GAA are being asked to give refereeing a go! Its an excellent way for anyone who doesn’t play to get involved & a good opportunity for students to earn some pocket money! Anyone interested in getting involved in refereeing please contact a member of the club executive to sign up for more information.

Cards – Games of 25 have resumed on Friday evenings from 8.30-10 at Aughawillan Clubrooms. Come along & bring a friend!

Comhghairdeas – Congratulations to Gary Plunkett who is being presented with Club Player of the Year 2018 Award at the county board dinner on January 25th. If you are interested in attending, tickets are €30 and available from Michael Quinn.

New Arrival – Congratulations to Mary & David Tully on the birth of their son, Charlie and to Declan & Grainne McBrien on the birth of their daughter, Eabha.
Comhbhrόn – Aughawillan GAA expresses their deepest sympathies to the family & friends of the late Mary Ellen Flynn (nee McKeon), Aughacashel.

Save the Date – The Dinner Dance to celebrate winning the Senior and Junior B Championships in 2018 is provisionally set for Saturday 9th March in the Slieve Russell Hotel. More information to follow!

 
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 you, everyone welcome.

For inclusion of any items for the weekly club notes, please email: pro.aughawillan.leitrim@gaa.ie.

Leitrim Gaels GAA Club Notes 14/01/2019

Membership – Membership is now due and we are having a membership evening on Saturday next 19th January in the clubhouse from5-7pm. 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. Family (2 Adults and 2 Kids or more) €100. Non-Playing Adult €25.

Club Meeting – The January club meeting is taking place on Friday night at 7pm in the clubhouse. All committee members and coaches are asked to attend.

National Draw – The National draw tickets are on sale locally from committee members, senior players and local Businesses. They cost €10 each with fantastic prizes. This is one of our main Fundraising events and all proceeds go towards the cost of running the club. We very much appreciate your support.

Carrick Hurling – The club wishes Liam, Colm, Enda Donal Moreton, Mark Breheny, Stephen Goldrick, Declan Deegan and Carrick Hurling team and management the best of luck in the All Ireland Club semi-final against Castleblaney take Sunday next in Cusack Park Mullingar at 2pm. It would be great to see as many of our supporters to cheer the team on. Carrick Hurling has asked as many people in the area to put out flags in support of the team. Check Carrick Hurling Facebook for the availability of flags.

Underage Training – It is hoped to start back training 22nd January, the league for Under 13 & 17 provisionally starting 16th February.

Leitrim Supporters Club – The Launch of the 2019 Leitrim GAA Supporters Club will take place on Thursday 17th January in Croke Park commencing at 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend.

Sympathy – We would like to pass on our deepest sympathy to Joe Mc Loughlin and Family, Mahanagh, Drumshanbo on the sad passing of Mark. Ar dheis Dé do raibh a anam.

Ballinaglera GAA Club Notes 14/01/2019

AGM – Thanks to those who attended last Sunday’s AGM. A big thank you to the outgoing officers of 2018 for your dedication, time and effort you put into the club. Best wishes to the committee for 2019. The following is the list of officers: President: Micheal John Gilmartin, Chairman: Pauric Loughlin, Vice chairman: Thomas Cornyn, Joint Secretary: Enda Gilraine and Joe McMorrow, Treasurer: Padraig Cornyn, Vice Treasurer: Tomas Forde, PRO: Ailish Cornyn, Registrar: Sean McMorrow, 200 club draw Co-ordinator: Noel McMorrow, Coaching officer: Seamie McMorrow, Insurance officer: Brendan McGourty, Development officer: Barry McGourty, Alcohol and Substance abuse: Ryan Crawford, Scór officer: Ann Flood, Park committee chairperson: Frankie Reynolds, Festival Committee Chairperson: TBC, IT officer: Ailish Cornyn

Gortletteragh GAA Club Notes 14/01/2019

Fundraising Club Draw – Tickets for the 2019 draw are on sale and teams of sellers will be making rounds in the coming weeks. 2019 will be one of our biggest in recent years.
16th Feb 2019 in the Welcome Inn Cornageeha, with a great night in store.
A massive €5000 is up for grabs as a first prize, which would definitely be a great way to round off the Winter.
Other prizes in the 2019 draw include;
2nd: €500
3rd: €200 Voucher for Spirit Clothing & Menswear, Longford.
4th: €100 sponsored by Costello Auto Repair, Tooman
5th: €100 sponsored by Colum Fox.
Tickets are priced at €20 and are currently on sale from club officers and players.
County Matters – Well Done to Jack Heslin, David Mulvey and Francis Flynn who are all currently part of the County Senior Panel at the moment.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 14/01/2019

Scór na nÓg Connacht Final – Well done to Darragh Lee, Eadaoin Lee, Clare McWeeney and Ciara Ferry, who represented the club at the Connacht Scór final in the Instrumental music group category. You all did the club proud.

NFL League Predictions Competition – Do you know your Gaelic Football? Put it to the test and win €550 with the Kiltubrid GAA NFL Predictions Competition now in its 3rd Year. Online Pay & Play is available where you will be challenged with predicting the outcome of the 112 Games over 7 Rounds of Weekly Fixtures in the Allianz NFL League starting Saturday, January 26th. For more details on how you can take part for as little as €2 per week visit www.kiltubrid.gaa.ie or contact Eoin on 0863153438 or meehan.eoin@gmail.com

Lip Sync Legends DVD – There is a handful of Lip Sync DVDs still available to purchase for €10 from Gertie’s Bar, Kesh.

Membership 2019 – Membership for 2019 is now available and can be renewed securely online via the Club Website www.kiltubrid.gaa.ie Rates for 2019 are Adult Player €40, Adult Student Player €25, Non-Playing Adult €40, Underage (Un6 – Un11) €25 and Family Rates Available on request. Please contact Club Registrar Vincent Lee or Players Registrar Diarmuid MacThiarnan to make Cash Payments.

Referees – With the 2019 Club Season due to get underway in the coming weeks, anyone within the Club with an interest in taking up the Whistle is asked to contact Sheila 087 285 0377.

Engagement – Congratulations to Sinead Tighe and David Spellman who recently announced their engagement.

Monsignor Liam Kelly – Congratulations to Kiltubrid native Monsignor Liam Kelly on his appointment to the role of Diocesan Administrator of Kilmore. Liam played football for Kiltubrid for many years. Wishing him all the best for the future.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 14/01/2019

Club Membership – Club membership is now due. If anyone missed the registration night last Friday please contact the club registrar Neil Nolan. All players at every level must have membership paid before they are aloud to take to the field for training or games and unpaid members will not be aloud to gain entry to the club gym. Membership rates are as follows: family membership €100, Adult playing members both male and female €70, Adult playing members who are students both male and female €40, Juvenile playing members U-18 €40, Non playing members €60, Mothers & Others €60. For any other queries please contact the club registrar Neil Nolan

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club – The Annual Fundraising Draw will be launched on Thursday night January 17th in Croke Park. Doors open at  7pm with the event getting underway 7.30pm sharp. Light refreshments will be served during the interval. A special draw will take place for those who buy a Supporters Club ticket or take a booklet to sell. The night will conclude at 10 pm. Leitrim Person of the Year Seamus O’Rourke is the special guest and new Leitrim senior manager Terry Hyland will be interviewed. Club supporters in Dublin are encouraged to go along to support. There is a free bus going to the event leaving from the swimming pool at 4pm. Please contact  Leitrim GAA Secretary Attracta O Reilly at 0861708499 to book your seat.

Lotto – There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €4600 with the numbers 8-12-15-27 drawn out. The 5 €20 winners are Senan Lee; Aughnahoo, Drumcong, Aidan Heron; Drumshanbo, Philip Fox; Drumshanbo, Sharon McTiernan; Mahanagh, Gerry Kelly; Carrick-on-Shannon. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €4700. Thanks again to everyone for all your continued support.

Good Luck – The club would like to wish Carrick Hurling the very best of luck in their All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling semi-final this Sunday in Mullingar.

25 Card Drive – The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Sympathy: The Club extends deepest condolences to the Flynn family Drumharvour on the passing of Ciaras Grandmother Ellen Shorthall who passed away in Laois last week, also to the McLoughlin family Ardcolm on the sad passing of Mark and also to the McLoughlin family Carrick road on the passing of Monicas brother Martin Joe Garvey who passed away in Mayo at the weekend.

Congrats – Congrats to Paul Gibbons & Aisling Flynn who announced their engagement over the festive season.

Best of luck – Best of luck to the Leitrim ladies County Board who formed a new committee at the special meeting held in our club rooms on Saturday evening last. A special word to our club representatives Aidan Heron who took the role of Chairperson & also to Ann Flood who is on the fixtures committee.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 14/01/2019

Lotto – There was no Jackpot winner in the Lotto on Saturday 12th January; the numbers drawn were 6-7-4-0-5-3-2-1.  €30 winners on the night were Barry Taylor, Caroline Harte, Kathleen Brady, Mary O’Brien and Damie Masterson.  The House prize sponsored by the Dugout was won by Gemma Kiernan. The next Lotto draw will be on Saturday 26th January with St Joseph’s ladies hosting the draw. The Jackpot now stands at €12,600.

Fundraising Draw – Our annual fundraising draw will take place next Saturday 19th January in the Dugout at 10pm. Tickets are €20 each or a book of three for €50. 1st Prize €3,000, 2nd Prize €1,000 and 5 prizes of €100.  Tickets are available from all Club Officers. The annual fundraising tickets can also be purchased online – check out the Aughavas GAA Facebook page and follow the link. There is an opportunity for Tickets Sellers to drop back sold tickets on Friday night to the Clubrooms between 9:45 – 10:15pm or on the night of the draw before 10pm.  Good Luck to all.

Training – Training will commence on Friday night next for all Senior Players under new Joint Management of Mick Fitzpatrick and Fintan McBrien at 8:30pm.  A full attendance is expected.

Membership – Club membership is now due.  Our registration weekend will be held in February, due to new GDPR rules each member has to complete an application form.  Application forms can be got from Anna McKiernan 0877607026, Diane Charles 0860871550 or Ciaran Moran 0863686063. The membership Fees for 2019 are Adults/Senior Players €50, Students €25, Underage €20, Families €100, Gym Membership within Parish €50 Gym Membership outside parish €100.  All club players must have their membership paid by end of February.

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 14/01/2019

Club Draw Tickets – Tickets for the 2018 Club Draw are currently available from Club members and once again for just €20 you are guaranteed entry in all 12 monthly draws.  First draw for 2019 will take place in the Copper Still on Saturday, January 26th

Membership 2019 – Club Membership for 2019 is now open – Adult Playing Membership (which includes Gym access) is €100 (€40 for Students), Non playing members – €20, and non-playing membership (with gym access fee) – €100. Youth playing membership is €20 per player to a limit of €50 per family. Membership can be paid at any time to Registrar Jason Conroy or Treasurer Brian Mallon.