Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 04/12/2018

AGM – Fenagh St Caillins AGM will take place on Saturday 15th December at 5pm. Nominations forms for roles within the club are available from Club Secretary TP McLoughlin.
Date for your diary – Keep Friday 8th February free for the Fenagh St Caillins GAA Club Dinner Dance. The venue is Lough Rynn and the night will include the presentation of medals to our Leitrim Intermediate Championship winning team.
National Club Draw – its that time of year again when Club members will be 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.
Scór 2019 – if anyone is interested in taking part in the upcoming Scór or Scór na nÓg please contact club Scór officer Martin Doonan.
Lotto results – our most recent draw took place on recently in Quinn’s Bar. The jackpot was €3000. Numbers drawn were 2 6 7 5 1 8 4 3. There was no jackpot winner. €20 winners on the night were Sean McLoughlin, Corraphort, PJ Conefrey and Conan Gill. Yearly ticket holder €20 winner was Bernie McLoughlin. Thank you for your continuing support.

Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s GAA Club Notes 04/12/2018

Scór na nÓg quiz – Congratulations to our Scor na nÓg quiz team who won the County title on Sunday, the team made up of Eoin Connaughton, Eoin Hamill, Bernard Sweeney and Brian Sweeney put in a fantastic performance to take the title, well Done also to our second quiz team who were strong opposition and performed well on the day, this team was made up of some excellent talent as well with Michael McBrien, Kian McGovern, Niamh Christe and Dearbhla O Connell in action. A special thanks and Well done to Brid and Sean Sullivan for supporting and mentoring our teams in the lead up to the competition. Further details in regards to dates for the Connacht final to follow.

Date for the Diary – Folks date for your diaries – annual AGM will be held in the club rooms on Saturday 29th of December at 16:00 If you have any motions or nominations for officer positions please forward to the club secretary at secretary.ballinamoreseanoheslins.leitrim@gaa.ie

U16 Ladies Championship Final – Unfortunately Sunday’s final against Glencar Manorhamilton had to be postponed – the pitch being deemed unplayable due to heavy rain in the hours leading up to the game. A refixed date, time and venue will be posted on facebook as soon as it is known. Thank you to all of the supporters who had come out in force to cheer on the girls.

Under Age Meeting – A meeting to discuss the set up of our new underage committee and structure will be held on Wednesday 5th of December at 20:00 in the club rooms. Open to all, please share with anyone interested in helping out with our underage players whether in a coaching or administrative role, please note this request is for support for all ages from nursery up to u17 .

Comhbrón – Everyone at Ballinamore Seán o Heslins would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the late Phillip Cassidy who has sadly passed away. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you all at this difficult time. Go ndeana Dia trocaire air

Hurling – We have indoor hurling on Monday evenings in The Sports Hall. Due to the large numbers of children participating, we need help with supervision and coaching. If you can help in any way please contact Paddy @0879528944

Indoor Hurling is on every Monday evening in the Sports Complex, at 19:00 cost is 2 euro to cover the cost of the hall and all gear is provided

U14/15 hurling training is also taking place on Saturdays on the back pitch at 11am, all gear provided, and everyone is welcome

Christmas Draw – Tickets are now on sale from club members for our annual Christmas draw which takes place on the 5th of January in Priors. Tickets are one for €20 or 3 for €50 with the first prize €3500 up for grabs followed by €1000 sponsored by Priors @ High street and 10 prizes of €100

Club Lotto Monday 03/12/18

Numbers Drawn 1 4 0 2 3 7 6 5

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

House Draw Martina Farry

Sponsored J P Harte

€40 each. : Lily O’Brien, High St. Una McLoughlin, Fenagh. Mary Harte, Lahard. Diarmuid Keegan.

Next week’s draw takes place in The Commercial hotel with a jackpot of €5750

Aughnasheelin GAA Club Notes 04/12/2018

AGM will take place on Sunday December 9th at 3pm in our Club Rooms make sure you come along.

1918 Leitrim Senior Champions Commemoration  –  On Sunday December 30th we are holding an event  in the Community Centre to acknowledge the Aughnasheelin Team that won the Senior Football Championship. Events will kick off at 6pm, a full itinerary of events will be published closer to the event. Detail from the time is proving hard to come by so if anyone has any information from the time or would like to assist in preparation please get in contact with Barry McWeeney 086-3610690.  Club Player of the year Awards will also be given out on the evening and we hope that it will be a great event to finish off 2018 and welcome a new year for Aughnasheelin.

Wednesday’s Social Dancing – with Rina Bannon continues in the Community Centre from 8 to 10 pm – Jiving, Waltzing, Fox Trot, Quick Step etc.

Fridays 7 to 8pm – Activity Night – The Lights are on  –  Lets Walk, Jog or Run at Aughnasheelin GAA Walking Track – Everyone welcome young and old.

Drama  –  Following a very successful meeting on Friday November 23rd we are delighted to announce the formation of the Yellow River Drama Group.  A Committee has been formed and we are holding a social evening in the Community Centre on Monday December 10th at 8pm to reveal plans for our production in spring 2019.  Please come along and be part of this new Community venture

Carrigallen GAA Club Notes 28/11/2018

Carrigallen GAA AGM – will take place on Friday 7th December at 9pm  in club rooms .All welcome

Carrigallen lotto – No jackpot winner. Jackpot €3600 the lotto numbers 7.11.30.36 the four €50 winners were Ellie MC CONNELL. Barry Nash (100 club)And Noel & Rosemarie Kiernan (100 club) John O Malley next week team are Micheal  G Donohoe. Kevin o Rourke And Eamon Dolan..next draw is in Eugene Reilly s Saturday 1st December 2018

Mohill GAA Club Notes 28/11/2018

Under 20 Final – Hard luck to St Manchan’s who were beaten 2-11 to 2-8 in the Under 20 Final on Sunday morning last. Although the game was close all through Melvin Gaels were deserving winners and we congratulate them. A big thank you to Sean Kennedy and Shane Canning who took over the management of the senior and Under 20 teams at very short notice and brought both teams to County Finals. Sadly, Sean will not be available to continue as manager in 2019 due to work commitments. We sincerely thank Sean for his total dedication to training for the few short weeks he had available.

Beirne Family – Congratulations to Michael, Keith, Dearbhaile and Jonathan Beirne who brought great pride to Mohill last year winning Ireland’s Fittest Family. On Friday evening at the Leitrim Sports Partnership Awards in Rynn Castle they were deservedly acknowledged for their great achievement.

RIP Anna Reynolds – We extend our deepest sympathy to the Reynolds family Eslin on the death of Anna on Sunday last. Her sons and her grandchildren played underage for Mohill and all the Reynolds family have always supported the Mohill Club May her gentle soul rest in peace

Recent Deaths – We also extend deepest sympathy to the families of Patricia Grace O Malley Bradshaw, Michael Gilmartin, and Tony Reilly all great Mohill people who passed away this week. They have all played our Lotto and supported every fundraising we had over the years. May they all rest in peace.

Big Draw – Tickets are on sale with great prizes for a mere €20. Sellers are making their way to you. Draw will now take place on Dec 8. First prize €3000 second prize € 1000 and numerous other great ones.

Bórd na nÓg awards – Damian Comer gave out medals to our victorious underage teams on Sunday evening in Rynn Castle Hotel. We congratulate all the recipients and the coaches who looked after the boys and girls all year.

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 28/11/2018

AGM – Our thanks to all who attended the AGM in the GAA centre on Saturday last.  The meeting heard detailed reports from the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer as well as from the Chairpersons of the various club subcommittees.  The full list of officers returned was; AGM 2018: Honorary President: Fr Gerry O’Brien. Chairman: Pat Farrell, Vice Chairman; Kevin Mallon, Secretary; Shane Reynolds, Assistant Secretary/Registrar: Jason Conroy, Treasurer: Brian Mallon, P.R.O: Feargal Mc Gill, Oifigeach Cultúra: Aidan Dockery, Children’s Officer: Claire Mallon, Youth & Coaching Officer: Jonathan Duffy, Development Officer: Vincent Canning, Health and Well Being Officer; Philip Howard Executive Members: Noel McCloskey, Anthony Mulligan, Noel Mc Enroe, Tommy Larkin, Declan Bohan and Noel Carr. Our thanks to all the ladies involved with the hospitality after the AGM.

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 to Registrar Jason Conroy or Treasurer Brian Mallon.

Glencar/Manorhamilton GAA Club Notes 28/11/2018

U16 Girls Championship Final – The girls play the Cup Final against Ballinamore Seán O’Heslins this Sunday at 2pm in Leitrim Village in what promises to be an exciting affair.  We wish Tommy, Martin, Dolores, Christina and all the girls the very best of luck.  Please show your support to them on the day.

Leitrim Sports Partnership – We congratulate all nominees and award winners whose sporting achievements were celebrated at the Leitrim Sports Partnership Awards Ceremony in the Landmark Hotel on Saturday night.  Well done in particular to St Clare’s Comprehensive School girls football team who were awarded the Juvenile Team of the Year Award and to Dearbhla Rooney who claimed the Sports Individual Junior award and to top off an outstanding year she was also the deserving winner of the overall award on the night.

New Arrival – any congrats to our senior player Thomas Coyle and his girlfriend Máire Kelly on the safe arrival of their baby boy John.

Club Academy/U9s/U11s – Our Club Football Academy, U9 and U11 training will take place this Friday night at St Clare’s Comprehensive School. Times will be notified to parents.

Match for Mark – The annual Match for Mark game between St Mary’s of Sligo and Glencar/Manorhamilton returns again this year on St Stephen’s Day.  Keep the date free, dust down the boots and see you in Kent Park for what has always been a great social occasion and opportunity to support a local charity in memory of St Mary’s and Glencar Manor’s former player Mark Rooney.  Details are being finalised and full fixture details will be issued shortly.

Sympathy – We offer heartfelt sympathy to Annette Johnson (Lurganboy) and Maeve Conlon (Glencar) and their families following the sad passing of their sister in law Patricia Burke, Ballisodare.  May she rest in peace.

Club AGMs – Thank you to everyone who attended our Coiste na nÓg and Senior Board AGM’s on Saturday night last.

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.

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.

Pitch Bookings – All pitch bookings for the Bee Park and Boggaun are to be made through Patrick McMorrow.  Patrick can be contacted on 0868973339.

St Patrick’s Dromahair GAA Club Notes 28/11/2018

AGM – Our AGM takes place this Sunday 2nd December at 3.30pm in The Depot. Player of the Year presentations will be made at the beginning of the meeting and we hope to have a big attendance. If anyone would like to get involved with the club at any level please get in contact. We are always looking for new ideas and people to help out.
Culture – Comhghairdeas to Club Naomh Pádraig on achieving a Bronze medal award for encouraging the use of Gaeilge in the Club. This is an initiative supported by Glór na nGael agus Cumann Lúthchleas Gael. The medal will be awarded at a special ceremony i bPáirc an Chrócaigh on 15th Nollaig. Buíochas le gach duine a chabhraigh. The club would like to thank our Culture Officer Bríd ní Dhonncú for her efforts and this recognition is well deserved.
Club Gear – Our gear is available to purchase on oneills.com with a wide range available and would be the perfect Christmas gift for any Dromahair supporter.

Congratulations – Well done to our senior player James Clancy who recently received the prestigious All Ireland Scholarship/JP McManus Award in University Limerick and we wish him every success in his future endeavours.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 28/11/2018

LOTTO – There was no winner of the Lotto last Saturday night. The numbers drawn were 1-0-3-2-7-4-5-6. €30 winners on the night were Brendan Kiernan, Lorraine Cox, Michael, Willie & Caroline, Gavin Farrelly and Gerry Gallogly.  The House Prize sponsored by the Dugout was won by Dan & Mary O’Brien.  The next draw will be run by the Player’s Team which will be held in “The Dugout” on Saturday 8th December.  Jackpot is €12,300. Lotto envelopes €2 each or three envelopes for €5.

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.

AGM – Aughavas GAA AGM will take place on Friday 7th December in the Clubrooms at 9pm.  All are welcome.

Melvin Gaels GAA Club Notes 28/11/2018

Under 20 Champions – A great day for the Under 20 team on Sunday when they defeated St Manchan’s to win the first Under 20 A Final.  This was a hard fought but deserved win. Although the game was close and the lead changed a number of times the Gaels never gave up and finished strongly. This is a fantastic way to finish 2018 and these young lads have done the Club proud. Congratulations to Darragh Rooney who won the Mat of the Match award. Well done to all the mentors, Gareth, Liam, Joe and Peter.  Great work by everyone involved. Thanks to all who came along and gave support and all who gave the team such a great welcome home.

Club AGM – There was a good attendance at the AGM on Sunday evening, and after winning the Under 20 Championship earlier in the day, the atmosphere was good. The election of officers resulted in a number of new people appointed to different positions in the Club. The new Chairman is Liam Freeburn with Pat Gallagher as Vice Chairman. Mark Cleary is remaining as Club Secretary and Mary Mc Sharry as Club Registrar and assistant. Tina Whelan is taking up the position of Club Treasurer. Katherine Williams has stepped down as Treasurer, but will do assistant Treasurer for this year. Maria Foley was appointed PRO for the Club. Martin Mc Carron is remaining as Children’s Officer. The outgoing officers were thanked for all the hard work they put in during the year gave a detailed account of all activities during the year.

The Club would like to wish all the new Committee every success in 2019

50/50 Draw –The winner of last week’s draw was Stephen and Owen Mc Gowan, Derryloughan, Tullaghan. They won €352. Get your ticket now for this week’s draw.

You can now play 5050 as a Direct Debit or Annual Ticket. Never miss out on buying your weekly ticket again!!! And if you are away from home, you can still support Melvin Gaels!

Get Your Mark on Melvin Park – It is very important that all Club Members help with the fundraising needed to complete the work on Melvin Park. Anyone who has not yet contributed is asked to do so as soon as possible. Contact any member of the Development Committee to purchase your ”Mark” and ensure that the Club will have the facilities everyone can be proud of. The support has been very good so far. The fundraising will involve “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 or go to www.kinloughcommunitycentre.wordpress.com.

Lights On – 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 28/11/2018

U-16 Ladies – The girls finished off the year with a fine win in the Shield Final against Keeldra Gaels in Leitrim Village on Sunday afternoon on a scoreline of 6-09 to 1-07. We done to the whole panel and to trainers Ciara McTigue, Sinead Dolan & Dermot McDonagh. A big thank you to Stephen McWeeney who organised food for everyone afterwards in the clubhouse.

AGM – The AGM took place in the clubhouse on Sunday evening last with a good crowd in attendance. Chairman Patrick McManus presided over the meeting and gave an overview of the year in his address. He complimented the successful teams along with their managers in particular the senior men who won the Division 2 title and St. Francis ladies who won the intermediate championship and thanked everyone who helped out all year especially coaches and parents & those who helped out with raising finance and supporting the lotto & other sources of income. Secretary, Sinead Dolan, gave a comprehensive report of the club’s activities in 2018 and thanked all those who contributed to the efficient running of the club. John McKeon, presented a very comprehensive & detailed financial report. He thanked all who helped fundraise during the year, especially our sponsors. Tributes were paid from the floor to the 3 main officers for their work on behalf of the club in the last year. Chairman of Park Development, Fergal McPartland, reported on activities in park during the year and thanked a large number of people who assisted during the season. He thanked Eamonn McGowan in particular for his dedication to the park. He also thanked John Joe Cullen & Sean Deeley for their great work. He expressed the club’s appreciation to the organising committee of the Tony McGowan Run who are sponsoring the installation of a new electronic scoreboard at the park which will be a great addition.  The election of officers then took place.  The following officers were returned for 2019 –Chairman Patrick McManus; Vice-chairman Stephen McWeeney; Secretary Sinead Dolan; Asst-Secretary Padraig Kenny; Treasurer John McKeon; Asst- Treasurer John Moran; PRO Declan Lynch; Registrar Neil Nolan; Insurance Officer: Alan Wynne; Safety Officer: Noel Beirne; Health & Wellbeing Officer: Aidan Heron; Co. Board Delegates: Paschal Mooney, Eamonn McGowan; Park Chairman Fergal McPartland; Coaching Officer: Padraig Kenny; IT Officer: Declan Lynch; Cultural Officer: Laura Kenny; Children’s Officer: Paul Martin; ASAP Officer: Noel Heron; Finance Committee: Sean Wynne, John McKeon, Enda McGloin, Noel Beirne, Richard Flynn, Gareth Smith, Paddy McManus. After it was confirmed that Sean Pierson and his management team had stepped down, a committee was formed to seek a new manager. Tributes were paid to Sean, Paddy & Angus who put in a huge amount of work and oversaw a successful year returning silverware for the first time in a number of years. All underage managers will be confirmed at the Coiste na nOg AGM. We wish all officers and team officials every success in the year ahead.

Underage Presentation & Awards – The Kevin Keane Annual Player of the Year Awards & medals to last year’s winning teams were presented in the Mayflower last Saturday. Medals were presented to the U-12 boys, U-13 boys and U-14 girls so well done to all the winning teams. The award winners were: U12 Girls Player of the year: Andrea Gilmartin & Most Improved Player:  Erin McCawley; U-12 Boys Player of the Year: James Rock; U13 Boys Player of the year:  Fionn Gilrane & Most Improved Player:  James O’Connor; U14 Girls Player of the year:  Roslyn Kane & Most Improved Player:  Rachel McCormack; U15 Boys Player of the Year:  Radek Oberwan & Most Improved Player:  Rory O’Donnell; U16 Girls Player of the year:  Jaclyna Ozdobinska & Most Improved:  Rachel McGarry; U17 Boys Player of the Year: Colin Moran & Most Improved:  Enda Keegan; U-18 Ladies Player: Niamh Morahan and Most Improved: Lauryn McKeon. We would especially like to thank Pauric Keane, Ailish Cornyn, Diarmuid McKiernan and James Flynn for doing the presentations. A big thank you also to the Keane Family and to everyone who helped out on Saturday, in particular the Coiste na nOg committee under chairman Stephen McWeeney and secretary Angus Fee and to all our underage coaches who give their time throughout the year. Also to the parents of the children who help out with transport among other things all year. Finally we would like to thank all the local businesses who have supported our underage  teams with sponsorship during the year. Finally many thanks once again to Willie Donnellan for his time on Saturday.

St. Francis Ladies – The ladies will receive their intermediate championship medals in the Landmark this Saturday December 1st with a great night guaranteed.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot & the numbers drawn were 01-03-18-23. The 5 prize winners of €20 each were: Mary Sweeney, Cootehall; Noelle Burke, Creenagh; Debra Keaney, Aughacashel; Noel McPartland, Drumshanbo & Bea Cullen, Drumshanbo. The jackpot now stands at €4,100.

Church Gate Collection – The club’s annual collection takes place this weekend.

Sympathy – The Club extends deepest condolences to the Dolan Family on the very sad passing of Mary Dolan who was laid to rest in Arigna last week; also to the Mulvey Family on the sad passing of Phyllis’ brother, Brian Duignan, who was laid to rest in Hillstreet and to the Orawiec Family on the death of Kazimiera Orawiec in Poland recently.

Cloone GAA Club Notes 28/11/2018

LOTTO RESULTS – There was no winner of the lotto Jackpot at the weekend and the following numbers were drawn,1, 10, 11,and 28. The following were winners in the draw,€50: Brian McCabe, Drumlegga, Cloone.€30: Jennifer McNamara, Camber, Cloone.€30: Imelda Sheridan, Aughaga, Moyne. Next draw on Dec 8 in Creegan’s with the jackpot at € 7000,00.

UNDER 20 – St Manachan’s under 20 team were beaten by Melvin Gaels on Sunday morning last on a score line of 2 11 to 2 05 compliments to our players who gave of their best and well done to Melvin Gaels.