Ballinaglera GAA Club Notes 02/01/2019

AGM – Takes place in the community haĺl at 4pm sharp on Sunday 13th January.

Charity match – Thank you to everyone to supported our charity game on St Stephens day. Thanks to all the players who turned out. We will confirm the total raised next week. All proceeds are going to SHOUT, the oncology ward at Sligo University Hospital.

Greetings – We hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and are enjoying the festive season. We wish all our supporters, players, members and friends a happy New year. Thanks for all your support during the year. We look forward to your continued support in 2019. It’s much appreciated.

Wedding Bells – Congratulations to former club player Philip Mcgourty who married Deborah Gilheaney last week. We wish you both a long life of health and happiness together. We also hope to see Philip back in the Glera colours in the future and maybe Deborah in the St Francis colours.

Sympathy – The club wishes to sympathise sincerely with Colm Maguire and the O Donnell family, Corry, on the death of Nancy O Donnell. May she rest in peace.

Aughawillan GAA Club Notes 02/01/2019

Annual Christmas Draw – The annual Aughawillan Christmas Draw will be held in the Viking Lounge on Saturday 5th January. There’s a total of 15 prizes to be won on the night, including a top prize of €5,000. Tickets are €20 or 3 for €50 & we ask that if possible to please support the draw. Please contact a member of the club’s executive for tickets. Tickets are also available online through this link: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Aughawillan_GAA_Club

Club Lotto – Results for the draw taken place on December 28th. Numbers drawn: 5, 13, 24, 25. No jackpot winners. €20 winners: 1. Caoimhe Quinn, 2. Eimhin Quinn, 3. Dylan Maguire, Drumrielly, 4. Morgan Quinn, 5. Seamus McGovern, Lisgruddy, 6. Kathleen Maguire, Ballymac, 7. Carmel Christie, Pairc Fe, 8. Niall O’Hara, 9. Sean Prior, Aughoo, 10. Caoimhe Quinn, 11. Darren & Katie Meakin, 12. Breege Campbell McManus, Newtowngore, 13. Tracey & Michael McTague, 14. Collete Flanagan. Next draw will take place in Shortts Bar on Wednesday 9th January. Jackpot €4,200.

Christmas Poker Classic – A massive thank you to all those who attended the Christmas Poker Classic, made sandwiches and donated prizes and to Timmy Winters who ran the Classic. Congratulations to all our winners on the night.

Comhghairdeas – Congratulations to Sarah Prior and Mark McKenna on their recent marriage. Congratulations also to Stephen McBrien who got engaged to Niamh McDonald, Blanchsrdstown and Barry McBrien who got engaged to Julie Horgan, Killorglin. Wewish many happy and healthy years to all.

New Arrival – Congratulations to Eilish & David Culligan on the birth of their new daughter, Sadhbh.

Comhbhrón – Aughawillan GAA wish to pass on their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Jim McCabe.

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!

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

Melvin Gaels GAA Club Notes 02/01/2019

Big Gaels GAA Night – Melvin Gaels big fundraising night on Saturday January 12th 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.

Draw winner – Congratulations to Philip Mc Gowan, Melvin Court, Kinlough who won €375 in last week’s 50/50 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.

Start Walking – The Club is asking everyone, young and not so young, to come along and get fit and healthy and also take part in a great social activity. The lights will be on at the Training Pitch every evening from 4pm to 9pm as a Health Initiative so that the Community can make use of them on the dark evenings.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 02/01/2019

New Year Wishes – as 2018 draws to a close Fenagh St Caillins GAA Club would like to thank all our players, young and old, our members, supporters and sponsors for your continued dedication to your Club throughout this past historic year. We look forward to 2019 and wish you all a happy and peaceful new year.

Christmas Lotto Draw – winners in our recent draw held in The Abbey Bar are €20 winners – Jerome Donnelly, Gene Murray and Caroline Guckian. Yearly ticket holder winner of €20 was Avril, Ryan and Patrick Hargaden. Christmas prize winners were Martin McCaffrey, Brian Lennon, Teresa Ellis, Lorna Higgins, Marie McGovern and Vincent O’Rourke Snr. Thankyou for your continuing support.
Scór 2019 – anyone interested in taking part in the upcoming Scór Sinsear are asked to get in touch with Fenagh St Caillins Scór co-ordinator Martin Doonan.
Thank you – to all the staff in The Leitrim Observer, especially in the sports department, and to all involved in the running of Leitrim GAA for all your work during this year. Your contribution to our very successful year is most appreciated.

Leirim Gaels GAA Club Notes 02/01/2019

Underage Presentation – The underage presentation of medals to the Under 13, 15 and 17 teams will take place on Saturday in the clubhouse. The medal will be presented by Aidan Flynn and Colm Moreton. All are welcome.

Membership – Membership is now due and there will be a registration weekend coming up. 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.

Pitch Closure – The community field pitch and training area is closed until further notice to allow for maintenance work to be carried out.

National Draw – The National draw tickets are on sale locally, they cost €10 each with fantastic prizes. This is one of our main Fundraising events and all proceeds goes towards the cost of running the club. We very much appreciate your support.

Sympathy – The club wishes to extend their deepest sympathy to the Mulvey Family, Kiltoughert on the sad passing of Brian. We also offer our condolences to Bridget Moreton Ballygart on the sad passing of her uncle Charlie O Rourke, Aughavas. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 02/01/2019

Club Membership – Club membership for 2018 is now due. There will be a club registration night in the coming weeks so please check for details.

Lotto – There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €4500 with the numbers 4-6-23-27 drawn out. The 10 winners of €50 are: Catherine O’Dowd, Carrick-on-Shannon, Alex Jones, Dowra, Bridgie Wynne, Lough Allen, Mairead Doyle, Kilnagross, Frankie McPartlin, Ballinaglera, Alan Foley, Drumshanbo, Rory McPartland, Drumcoura, Margaret McTiernan/Mary Keenan, Carrick-on-Shannon & Amaia Gilhooly, Drumduff. The jackpot now stands at €4600. Thank you to everyone for all your continued support all year also thank you to the lotto committee and ticket sellers.

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

Wedding Bells – Congrats to Andy Canning & Lisa Moran who got married during the Christmas period. We wish the newlyweds every happiness together.

Engagement – Congrats to David Spellman & Sinead Tighe who announced their engagement during the Christmas period & also to Donal Logan & Niamh Lavin who did the same on Christmas Day.

New Arrival – Heartiest congratulations to Alison & Gareth Smith on the birth of their son, Oliver, last week.

Sympathy – The Club extends deepest condolences to the family and friends of Brian Mulvey, Carrick-on-Shannon, who was laid to rest during the week.

Glencar/Manorhamilton GAA Club Notes 02/01/2019

Club Christmas Table Quiz – A great night was had by all at our annual Christmas Club Table Quiz in Gurns last Sunday night. Many thanks to everyone who supported, to Hugh McGurrin for organising and setting the questions, Brian Kerrigan our Quizmaster, Mary McGurrin and Phil Flynn for correcting and finally our host Felim Gurn.

Congrats to the winning team comprising of Ciaran Sheridan, Mickey O’Connell, Eugene Gilgunn and Sean Gilligan.

Happy New Year – Happy New Year to all our club members, players, sponsors and supporters at home and abroad.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Glencar/Manorhamilton GAA Club Notes 26/12/2018

Club Christmas Table Quiz – We are hosting our annual Christmas Club Table Quiz this coming Sunday, December 30th at 9pm in Gurns.  This is always a great opportunity to meet up with friends who are home for the Christmas.  €20 per table of 4 and as always your support would be greatly appreciated.

Lotto – Our Lotto draw took place in SuperValu on Sunday the 23rd December.  Numbers drawn 6, 19, 24, 25.   There was no winner of the Jackpot of €4,750.  The five winners of €30 were Berni Poniard (Donaghmore) – yearly ticket, Enda Fox (Deerpark), Oliver Lee (Fallacarra), Austin Nealon (Manorhamilton) and Clodagh Gaffney (Gortinar). Next Jackpot €4,825. Thank you for your continued support.

Christmas Draw – Our Christmas Hamper Draw took place in SuperValu on Sunday 23rd December.  The winner of the hamper was Barry Burke, the three winners of runner up prizes were Micky Weissmann, Amy O’Hagan and Kathleen O’Callaghan. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who supported. 

Happy New Year – Happy New Year to all our club members, players, sponsors and supporters at home and abroad.

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.

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. 

Club Academy – Santa made his annual visit to our club academy last Friday night in the Gym at St Clare’s Comprehensive School.  It was a great occasion for all the children and their families with excitement levels at fever-pitch.  As a small token of recognition for all their hard work all season each child received a small gift from Santa.   We take this opportunity to again thank the children for their dedication and exemplary behaviour all season and all our volunteer coaches for giving freely of their time week in week out to nurture our underage talent.

Match for Mark – The annual Match for Mark game between St Mary’s of Sligo and Glencar/Manorhamilton took place for the 3rd successive year on St Stephen’s Day in Kent Park, Sligo.  Our U10 teams and ladies and mens adult teams all took part with all proceeds going to North West Hospice.  It was a great family occasion as two great clubs came together to raise much needed funds for charity by remembering a great friend and teammate. 

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.

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.

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.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 26/12/2018

Lotto – There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €4400 with the numbers  4-10-12-24 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Noelle Burke; Creenagh, Cathy, Evelyn, Padraig & Jessica; C/O Bingo, Patricia Crawford; Dowra, David & Adam Keaney; Aughacashel & Mairead Doyle; C/O Phil McGowan.The jackpot now stands at €4500 and as next Monday is Christmas eve there will be no draw so the next draw will take place on new years eve with 10 prizes of €50 to be won. Thank you to everyone for all your continued support all year also thank you to the lotto committee and ticket sellers.

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

Sympathy – The Club sends our deepest condolences to the McManus family Drumhauver on the passing of Michael McManus, to the Fee & Mahon families on the death of Mary O’Grady,  Collaney, Sligo and to Neil & Olivia Nolan and family on the death of Olivia’s father Martin Furey, Drumcliffe, Sligo, who all passed away during the Christmas week. May they all rest in peace.

Commiserations – Hard luck to the DVS senior volleyball team who were defeated in the All Ireland final recently.

Thank You – A word of special thanks to John Connolly, Willie Donnellan & all the staff at the Leitrim Observer for all their extensive coverage of all our games and events throughout the year.

Happy New Year – The club would like to wish all our club players, Coaches, Members, Sponsors, Supporters & families a very happy new year and we hope for more success at all levels on the field in 2019.

Melvin Gaels GAA Club Notes 21/12/2018

Big Gaels Night – Melvin Gaels big fundraising night on Saturday January 12th 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.

 

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 under way. 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.

Start Walking – The Club is asking everyone, young and not so young, to come along and get fit and healthy and also take part in a great social activity. The lights will be on at the Training Pitch every evening from 4pm to 9pm as a Health Initiative so that the Community can make use of them on the dark evenings.

 

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 20/12/2018

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €4300 with the numbers 4-6-15-16 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: James Gunning, Drumherrif; Seamus Doyle, Drumshanbo; Irene McGovern, Drumshanbo; Carmel Blessing, Derryhallow and Bridgie Brogan, Dowra road. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €4400. Thank you to everyone for all your continued support.

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 Mc Manus Family on the sad passing of Chris Mc Manus, Curraghill, who was laid to rest in Drumshanbo on Saturday. Also to the Mulvey family on the passing of Maryannes Aunt Maggie Ann Cawley. May they rest in peace.

Walk for Lorraine: There is a memorial walk in memory of Lorraine Lynch taking place on St. Stephens Day. Registration from 11.30am in the Mayflower  and proceeds are in aid of Temple Street Childrens Hospital foundation and Romeo Baginski who suffers from muscular atrophy. Please support

Christmas: We wish all our club players, coaches, members, supporters and families a very merry and safe Christmas.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 20/12/2018

LOTTO – Our next draw will take place on St Stephen’s Day 26th December in “The Dugout”.  Jackpot is €12,400. Lotto envelopes €2 each or three envelopes for €5. 

SEAN KIERNAN MEMORIAL CUP – St Stephen’s day charity match with our U30’s playing our over U30’s for the Sean Kiernan Memorial Cup will take place at 2pm.  Can all players to be there by 1:40pm.  Please come out to support as monies received going to charity. Refreshments served.

CONGRATULATIONS – Congratulations to Aughavas GAA member Carmel McCartin Redican’s husband Sean who was honoured with the Joe McInerney Award by Leitrim New York GAA & Leitrim NY Ladies GAA. Well done Sean.

FUNDRAISING DRAW – Our annual fundraising draw tickets are now on sale.  Tickets are €20 each or a book of three for €50. 1stPrize €3,000, 2nd Prize €1,000 and 5 prizes of €100.  Tickets are available from all Club Officers.

ONLINE TICKETS –The annual fundraising tickets can also be purchased online – check out the Aughavas GAA Facebook page and follow the link.