Carrigallen GAA Club Notes 14/01/2019

Carrigallen Lotto Results – There was no jackpot winner jackpot is €4,300 numbers were 2.9,18,29. The €50 winners were Aidan Dolan. Cormac White. Barbara Brady and Eriva Aughavas. Next week draw is in Eugene Reilly 19/01/19 team  Rory Harte  Eamon Quinn and Andrew McManus.

A Gentle Reminder of Operation transformation – Ireland Lights Up with the GAA is a national initiative to improve the health of the country through GAA clubs and communities across Ireland.  Carrigallen GAA is coming on board with Operation Transformation for Ireland Lights Up.

Every Thursday from the 17th January – 21st February 2019 our club will be open and lit up for you, your family and friends to come and walk between 7pm – 9pm. We want everyone to come and join for Ireland Lights Up 2019!

Mohill GAA Club Notes 14/01/2019

Connacht Scór na nÓg – Amelia Pajak sang beautifully in Claremorris on Sunday last in the Connacht Final. There were three excellent solo singers and any of the participants could have got through to the All-Ireland finals. Amelia may not have got the judges’ nod on Sunday but she was brilliant. A big thanks to her parents, mentors and Roisín Kennedy who organises all elements of Scór in Mohill. Anyone wishing to take part in Senior Scór should contact Roisín at 0872147350.

Lotto Results – No winner of our jackpot. Numbers drawn 6-9-21-26. Lucky dip winners were €70 Emma Reynolds Yonkers USA. €40 George Booth Mohill. €20 Kathleen Ward Mohill. The jackpot is €7300 next week.

Ladies Football – Good to see The Ladies County Board up and running. We wish them luck in 2019

St Patrick’s Dromahair GAA Club Notes 14/01/2019

Operation Transformation – Dromahair Ladies and Mens GAA Clubs for the third year running are hosting Operation Transformation Dromahair 2019 commencing on Tuesday 15th January.

Once again this is a great opportunity after the Christmas festivities to get back into shape and to become more motivated in improving health and fitness levels and also its a great way of meeting new people. Over the past few years, we have had huge weight loss and seen fitness levels of participants improve significantly.

This programme will run for 7 weeks and is suitable from the complete beginner through to a more athletic person wanting to improve their fitness levels. Classes will be conducted under the supervision of Sue, David and Declan. This year’s Tuesday class will be a mixed class with BEGINNERS and ADVANCED programmes to suit your levels of fitness.

OPERATION TRANSFORMATION 2019 ‘7 Week Programme’ commences week beginning Tuesday 15th January.
TUESDAYS Ladies and Mens Fitness Class (with beginners and advanced levels).
VENUE St Clares Comprehensive School Gym Manorhamilton
TIME 7.00 to 8.00 pm
WEIGH IN This is optional and will take place from 6.30pm before class.
SATURDAY MORNINGS BOOTCAMP
This will take place in the Park commencing Sat 19th Jan from 9.30 am to 10.30 am.

REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION on Sunday 13th for 7 week programme from 11.30 in Dromahair Park before National Walk.
COST for 7 week programme is €70.

Thank you to all who helped out at Sunday’s walk as stewards and with registration.

Club Meeting – We will have our first club meeting of the year next Friday January 18th at 9pm in club pavilion. There are a number of important items for discussion so we ask all members to attend.

Well Done – Congratulations to our underage coach Michael Leyden who enjoyed success last week with Abbey VS Donegal as they were crowned county champions in a competitive game against Loreto Milford.

National Club Draw – Tickets are still on sale by club members with great prizes on offer. We appreciate your support as this is one of the club’s main fundraisers for the year.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 08/01/2019

Scór na nÓg Connacht Final – Best of Luck to Darragh Lee, Eadaoin Lee, Claire McWeeney & Ciara Ferry who represent Kiltubrid GAA and Leitrim GAA in the Instrumental Music at the Connacht Scór na nÓg Finals next Sunday 13th January in the Clairemorris Town Hall, Co Mayo.
 
Club Awards – Our Club Awards for 2018 were presented recently after the St Stephen’s Day Charity Match.  Senior Player of the Year Emmet Mahon, Junior Player of the Year Shane Meehan and Club Person of the Year Barra MacThiarnan.  Well done to all the winners.
 
St Stephen’s Day Charity Match – Well done to all Players, Management and Supporters who turned out for our recent Annual St Stephen’s Day Charity Match.  Scores were a plenty with Tony Redican securing victory for the Highlanders with a neat Penalty despite the best efforts of the Lowlanders Pat McWeeney in Goals.  A Donation of over €800 was made to the Fund setup for the family of the late Gregor Zelais, Keshcarrigan.
Man in the Middle – Congrats to Derek and  Mary Moran, Drumcong on scooping the recent Aughnasheelin GAA Club Lotto just before Christmas.  Derek was the as ever obliging man in the middle for our recent St Stephen’s Day Charity Match.
 
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 it’s 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 visitwww.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 Gerties Bar, Kesh.
Membership 2019 – Membership for 2019 is now available and can be renewed securely online via the Club Websitewww.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.
 
Leitrim – Best of luck to Leitrim who got their 2019 campaign underway last weekend on a positive note.  Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Tickets are due to go on sale shortly and you are encouraged to purchase your ticket directly from the Club as we have an allocation to sell as part of the Draw.
 
New PRO – The incoming Kiltubrid GAA PRO is Kevin Lynch.  If you want any Items, Events or Photo’s included in the Club Notes via our Weekly Leitrim Observer Notes or Facebook/Twitter/Instagram please contact Kevin on 0852166291, klynch986@gmail.com or via the Club Facebook Page.
 
Sympathy – The Club extends its sympathy to the Conway Family, Crummy on the recent Passing of Martin Conway, RIP.
Poker Night – Kesh Astro Pitch Development – A Texas Holdem Poker Night will be held this Friday 11th January in Gerties Bar, Kesh at 9pm with €20 Entry.  All funds raised will go towards the Kesh Astro Pitch Development.

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

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 08/01/2019

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 from TP McLoughlin (0876397554) or Marie McGovern (0876143072) and are priced at €40.

National Club Draw – Club members are calling to houses in the parish with National Club Draw tickets. 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.

St Mary’s Kiltoghert GAA Club Notes 08/01/2019

SCÓR NA NÓG CONNACHT FINAL – The Scór na nÓg Connacht finals will take place this Sunday 13th January in the town hall, Claremorris at 3pm.  Very best wishes to the following who will be representing St. Mary’s and Leitrim on the day, Rince Foirne: Emma Morgan, Áine Morgan, Nicole Glancy, Grace Duignan, Rhianna Ward, Kaneisha Beirne, Sienna Beirne and Thomas Connorton, Aithriseoireacht: Michael Connorton and Bailéad consisting of Ava Brogan, Roisin Noone, Elsie Harman, Eleanor Smith and Rionach Nic Conmara.  Good luck also to all other Leitrim participants on Sunday.

GALA DINNER – Tickets are selling all the time for the club’s Gala Dinner on Saturday 2nd February 2019 in The Landmark Hotel. It will include a 4-course dinner and music by the ever-popular band Late Night Radio.

It will include presentation of medals to our Intermediate ladies and U20 boys teams.

Tickets for the Gala Dinner evening are priced at €35 per person. The club welcomes the opportunity for people to purchase individual tickets or a table of 10.

There will be some wonderful prizes given out on the night.

For more information, or to purchase tickets please contact Paula Butler 087 2480670 or Maureen Diffley 086 390 7092 or private message our Facebook page.

ENGAGEMENT – Congratulations to our Senior Captain James Glancy and Muireann Kavanagh on their New Years engagement.

BABY BOY – Congratulations to Miream (Cunniffe) and Michael Reynolds on the birth of their baby son Francis recently.

 LEITRIM – Well done to the Leitrim Senior team and management on a fantastic display of football against Mayo on Sunday last in the FBD League, while the penalties may not have gone our way, it was a great start to the year for every Leitrim supporter and we look forward to the year ahead.

 CARRICK HURLING – The much anticipated All Ireland Junior Hurling Club semi-final between Carrick Hurling and Castleblaney Hurling takes place on Sunday the 20th January in Cusack Park, Mullingar at 2pm. There are lots of dual players from our club so please make sure to get to Mullingar to support them. There is a bus going from the Swan Bar so call in and put your name down.

Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s GAA Club Notes 08/01/2019

Leitrim GAA – Hard luck to Dean McGovern and the Leitrim team who put in a fantastic performance on Sunday against Mayo, the lads competed fantastically well and only a penalty shootout could deny them, we would like to wish the new manager and all the players the best of luck for 2019

‘Ireland Lights Up – The GAA, in partnership with RTÉ’s Operation Transformation, and supported by Healthy Ireland and Get Ireland Walking, hope to bring together communities across the 32 counties to enjoy healthy walks in the safe environs of their own GAA club. Do you want to get moving and active this New Year, but you have nowhere to go? Do you find it hard to find a safe and well-lit area to go for a walk during the dark winter months? Well, your local GAA club has the answer!

This is an initiative that helps to promote physical and mental health and is something that can be enjoyed by the whole family and will be launched this Sunday after mass in the pairc an ideal opportunity for a walk with friends and family where you can enjoy a chat and a bit of exercise at the same time, refreshments will be served in the club rooms afterwards and further details of the events over the coming weeks will be discussed, please note there is no charge for this event. .

All are welcome to come to this event, please spread the word.

AGM – Thanks to everyone that attended our annual AGM on the 29th of December which was held in the club rooms. We had 26 in attendance which was slightly down on the numbers from the previous year.

The majority of the current Executive Committee were re-elected to their existing roles with the exception of Scor Officer Brid Sullivan who stepped down to a role as Oilfigeach Cultur agus teanga, the club extended their thanks to Brid for the exceptional work she has done over the years in supporting the club. The club also welcomed a new member to the executive with Phillip Farrelly joining the Coiste to replace Jeanette Hart who stepped down from her role, we would like to thank Jeanette for all her hard work for the club especially for the tireless work she did behind the scenes for our club lotto and wish her well,

On the night Secretary, Patsy Connaughton, produced a detailed report on the Club’s activities and achievements in 2018. This was followed by a report by our Cisteoir John D’Arcy on the club’s current financial position. Micky Quinn then gave his Chairman’s address where he outlined the successes and challenges that we’d faced as a club throughout 2018 paying special mention to the hard work of all the

management, selectors and players of all the teams and wishing our outgoing senior management team of Paul Prior, Sean McCartin, Paddy Prior and Jason Kellett all the best for the future while also introducing and welcoming our new senior management team of Dominic Corrigan, Adrian Dockory and Adrian Smith.

We’d like to thank all outgoing members for their hard work and dedication to Sean O’Heslins and wish the 2019 Executive Committee all the best for the coming year.

Christmas Draw – Congratulations to our main prize winner Adrian Gallogly Drumraine – who wins €3500 a great start to 2019

Well done also to Mary Gallagher Knocknacullion who won €1000 kindly sponsored by Gay Priors @ High St.

Next up we have our €100 winners

Joe Murphy Jnr

Hannah Kevin and Brian Banks

Sean McGovern Cloone

Joey and Mary Smith

G Booth Tully Fenagh Ballinamore

The Mcniff Family Church Street

Liz O’Toole Fenagh

Frankie Reynolds Ballinaglara

Gene Moran

Ciaran McTague Killtymooden

Well done to all the winners and thanks to everyone that supported the draw by purchasing or selling tickets and special thanks to Gay and staff for hosting the event and their fantastic sponsorship of €1000 for the second prize

Comhghairdeas – Congratulations to Sarah McWeeney and John Farrell on the birth of their new baby Óisín , we do realise that there will be a big pull for baby Óisín to play for Mohill but we would like offer the opportunity for him to pull on the Ballinamore jersey in the future !!!

Christmas Club Lotto Results

Our weekly Lotto will return on the 14th of January

The results of out Christmas lotto which was held in Smyths Siopa Ol on the 21st of December

Numbers Drawn 4 5 3 7 1 6 0 2.

House prizes €50 x 4: Philip McHugh: Philip Farrelly: Andy Ralph: Padraic S Mac an Phriora. Sponsored (4 prizes): Walter Sharpley. Gerry Mahon. Elaine Farrelly. Michael & Meave Quinn.

€100 prizes(2) Oliver Flanagan, c/o Shortts’. Mary Mc Nulty, Aghadark.

€40 each: (10) Maggie Mullen, Pairc Fea. Karen Gallogly, Drumreilly. Adrian MacGabhainn, Sraid Ard. Raymond McHugh, Killaneen. Arlene McFarland, c/o Commercial. Terry Short, Ballinamore. Scott & Lucy Bannon, Co Offaly. Sean Quinn, Aghawillan. Pamila McWeeney, Longstone.

Next draw: Jackie’s, 14th Jan. Jackpot €5,900.

A special thanks to Ciaran and Cathy Smyth for their generous sponsorship on the night and for their excellent hosting of the event, thanks also to everyone that sells or buys our lotto tickets the revenue generated is a critical and important part of supporting the running of the club.

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

Aughnasheelin GAA Club Notes 08/01/2019

Christmas Lotto Results  –  Firstly Comhghairdeas to Derek and Seánaí Moran who won our Jackpot of €6,725 just in time for Christmas, then shortly after Christmas Mary and  Derek, welcomed a new baby daughter, a sister to Seánaí and Cáit – congratulations to all and enjoy your good fortune.  Other winners in Lotto Draw  –  House Draw €Damien Flynn, Butlers Hamper Emma Bohan, Sasta Voucher Sean and Nora Early, Voucher Brendan Meehan, Bottle Paddy McManus –  Annual Draw Megan McGirl   –  Lotto Nos 3, 11, 19, 22 – €100 Francis Murphy, 100 Martin O’D, €50 Sean McWeeney, Bottle John Creamer, Annual Ticket Margaret Murray, Bottle Nicole Costello.  Congratulations to all Winners.

Our Lotto back on Sunday night next January 13th in The Commercial with a new Jackpot of €2,000 so get your tickets – Annual tickets available for €50.

1918 Leitrim Senior Champions  –  On Sunday eve December 30th we celebrated the winning of the Senior 1918 Championship.  We were honoured to have Monsignor Liam Kelly to give us a very interesting talk and look back to the 1918s and the happenings of that era, it was great to see such a big turn out of young and old – well done to the organising Committee of Barry McWeeney who acted as MC on the evening, Shirley Sammon, Peter Flynn and Stefan Hoare a lot of research was done and there were plenty of interesting articles available on the evening – On behalf of our Club I would like to congratulate Monsignor Liam on being appointed Diocesan Administrator on the announcement of the retirement of Bishop Leo O’Reilly  – thank you to all who baked the lovely goodies and to all involved.  Well done – a lovely social evening in our Community Centre.  We also had the presentation of Player of the Year Awards – Young Player Ciaran Cullen and Senior Player Barry McWeeney who were presented with their Awards by Club Chairperson Brendan Reynolds Comhghairdeas Ciaran and Barry.  We had lots of great entertainment from the Reynolds Family, our Senior Scor Ballad Group who represented their Club, County and Province in the All Ireland Scor in 2018, our young Set Dancers and Novelty Act who represent out Club and County at Connacht Scor on Sunday next – good luck to all involved.

Marriage  –  Comhghairdeas to Deborah Gilheaney and Philip McGourty who were married in Aughnasheelin on December 28th they have now returned to reside in Australia – best of luck for your future.

Comhghairdeas to Sean McWeeney who lined out with Leitrim on Sunday last against Mayo also Conor Cullen who was on the panel – this game went all the way to the wire with a draw at fulltime and made history by going to penalties which Mayo were winners.

Operation Transformation walk is on Thursday, January 17th at 7 pm at our pitch – more information next week.

Ballinamore Library’s Irish classes are regarded as being some of the most successful in the country with big numbers attending and a most entertaining atmosphere. The Conversation classes, or Ciorcail Comhrá, are now in their thirteenth year and are hugely popular every year.

Full range of classes will start in Ballinamore Library on Tuesday, 8 January 2019 at 8.00pm. There are separate groups for relative beginners, for those who have some Irish and for those who are fluent. These classes are a great opportunity to practice the Irish you know and to improve it. Also, Leaving Cert or transitional year students will find it useful for practice for their Irish orals. Classes are free of charge and will run for 10 weeks to mid March. Starting next Tuesday at 8.00 in Ballinamore Library. Seo seans chun an Ghaeilge a labhairt. Beidh fáilte romhat.

Annaduff GAA Club Notes 07/01/2019

Lotto – The Annaduff Parish & GAA lotto Jackpot now stands at €1800. Next draw will take place in Duignan’ss Drumsna on the 13th of January. So as always please get your tickets in and Thank you for your continued support !!!

Connacht Scór Na nÓg finals – Best wishes to Fionnuala Maxwell and her Set dancers – Anna Crossley, Caoimhe Mooney, Aobhlinn Maxwell, Ailíse Maxwell, Katie Faughnan, Eimear Healy, Claire and Laura Flannagan in the Connacht finals on Sunday next the 13th in… Claremorris. Also a special mention to Anna Crossley for training the girls and Eithne Fox for her assistance. They have done brilliant to date and we wish them every success.

 

AGM – The AGM to fill the vital roles of Chairman, Children’s officer and Development officer among others will reconvene on Sunday next the 13th at 3pm in the dressing rooms. It is vital that there is a good turnout for this meeting. All Players/members need to attend also any new people from our Parish from Dromod to Drumsna and all in between we would be delighted to see you.

Leitrim Gaels GAA Club Notes 07/01/2019

Underage Presentation – The underage presentation of medals to the Under 13, 15 and 17 teams took place on Saturday last in the clubhouse. The medals were presented by Aidan Flynn and Colm Moreton. The under 12 team were runners-up in the Longford/Leitrim League. The under 13 team were runners-up in the 15 aside Championship after being unbeaten in the round robin stage. The under 15 team won the 15 a side Leauge Shield. The under 17 team won the 15 Division 1 Championship Shield Final. Well done to Donal Casey who received the Under 17 player of the year. Thanks for Marty Costello on supplying equipment for the night. Thanks to all those that helped make the night.

Coaches Meeting – Coaches meeting on Saturday 12th in the clubhouse for all coaches/mentors from Under 11’s up to discuss the year ahead, training, updates, membership and protocol. We are looking for all attend.

Membership – Membership is now due and there will be a membership evening on Saturday 19th in the clubhouse from 5-7pm. 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.

Team Sponsors – Many thanks to David Carthy Carthy’s Lock 17 Senior Team, Barry Kerr Wealthwise Under 17’s and John Whitney Under 15’s on purchasing new jerseys for the team. John Cryan on committing to new training tops for senior players. If you are aware of any other business or individual that wishes to sponsor teams or equipment for the club please contact the committee.

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.

Leirim Gaels Community Field Lotto – There were 2 draws held in the last few weeks. On the 18th December, the Christmas draw was held in Donnellan’s. There was no Jackpot winner. Winners of €50 each were Isla Treacy Drumshanbo, Evelyn Doran Finisklin, Padraig Sweeney Drumshanbo and Eileen Murray Waterfront Apartments. The winners of Bottles of Whiskey were Eileen Murray Waterfront Apartments and Maura Guckian Kiltoghert. The first draw of 2019 was held on 2nd January in the Leitrim Inn. There was again no winner of the Jackpot. Winners of €20 were Isla Treacy Drumshanbo, Peter Keaveney Ballinaboy, Jimmy&Thomas c/o Gerry Spellman, Brian Marian & Alan Carty Drumshanbo. The next draw is on the 15th January in Donnellan’s with a Jackpot of €7550.

Leitrim Community Facilities – The Leitrim Community facilities National Lottery Scheme draw for the paid-up members was held on 23rd December after Mass in St Joseph’s Centre. The 12 winners of €100 are as follows: Frank McGovern, Phyllis Nolan, Bernadette Alwright, James Keane, Paul Cryan, Linda Gavigan, Ciaran & Ashling Corcoran, Gael Guckian, Ricky Wynne, Benny McLoughlin, Sean Moreton and Tony Mackey.

Leitrim Seniors – Leitrim senior team hard-fought game coming from 9 points down to finish level in the FBD league on Sunday last against mayo. They lost on 4-1 on a penalty competition to decide on the result. We wish our own club player Aidan Flynn a speedy recovery after his knock on Sunday.

Carrick Hurling – Carrick Hurling all Ireland Club semi-final takes place on Sunday 20th in Mullingar. It would be great to see as many of our supporters to cheer the team on that has six players from Leitrim Gaels. 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.

Thank You – Thank you to the Leitrim Observer Staff, Sports reporters and Willie Donnellon for all their good work on our match reports over the last year.

Melvin Gaels GAA Club Notes 07/01/2019

The Harte of the Matter GAA Night – Melvin Gaels big fundraising night on Saturday night next in the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, “The Harte of the Matter”, will feature special guests, Mickey Harte, Aiden  O’Mahoney, Caroline Currid, Rory Gallagher and Brian Mc Eniff and others and will explore and delve into the GAA in the past, the present and the future. There will be a huge raffle which will include signed county jerseys from Leitrim, Donegal, Tyrone, Sligo, Kerry and much much more! While it’s a fundraiser for the community pitch and ongoing club costs it’s an event that any GAA fan may like to attend. Let’s all make this a night to remember for the town and the surrounding areas. The event will be hosted by Colin Regan.

Presentation of medals to the Melvin Gaels Under 20 County Championship winning team will take place on the night and any player due to get a medal is asked to contact Club Chairman, Liam Freeburn at 086 3882077 to arrange tickets at a reduced rate.

Tickets are, Adults €15, Under 16s €5 and are now on sale in McGowans Spar, Kinlough and at reception at The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran.

Get Our Community Walking – Melvin Gaels Healthy Club Committee is joining up with Operation Transformation, the GAA and the Community, for Ireland Lights Up 2019. Every Thursday from January 17th to 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 Winners – The winners of the last two 50/50 draws were Patrick Mc Nulty, Rossinver who won €310 and Angela Connolly, Kinlough who won €284. 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.