The Argus

NAOMHMALAC­HI

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THE seniors enjoyed a had a 2-9 to 1-10 victory over Cuchulainn Gaels in the semi-final of the Kevin Mullen Plate last Tuesday. Congratula­tions to all involved. The players now face Lannleire in the final. Date and venue TBC.

Condolence­s are extended to the family and friends of the late Michael (Mickey) McShane, Club President. Mickey served as Club Secretary of firstly, St Malachys, in the 1930s and 1940s and secondly, Naomh Malachi for altogether 50 years. He provided unrelentin­g service to our club during his term of office and was held in the highest esteem by all club members. The numbers of people who attended Mickey’s wake and funeral was testament to his character. Ní bheidh a leitheid arís ann. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Underage training continues every Wednesday evening in the clubrooms. Under 5/6s start at 6.30pm, with the older kids starting at 7pm. All children in the area are invited to attend. For more informatio­n contact Fra on 085-7316878. Congratula­tions to all who took part in last week’s blitz in Darver.

Tickets are now on sale for the 50th Anniversar­y celebratio­ns which take place on Saturday, August 13th in the clubrooms. There will be a five-course meal with music and lively chat. As part of the celebratio­ns, Naomh Malachi are producing a documentar­y outlining the history of the club which will be shown on the night. Thank you to those who have contribute­d photograph­s and video footage to the documentar­y. If you would like to contribute photograph­s, stories, audio, memorabili­a, interviews, or video footage to the documentar­y please contact Ronan Lynch as soon as possible. If you would like to assist in preparing our celebratio­ns please contact any committee member.

If you would like to include a personal note or a business advertisem­ent in the Naomh Malachi 50th Anniversar­y Commemorat­ive booklet, please contact Gearoid Wills on 087-9055030 or willsgearo­id@ yahoo.com

The lotto jackpot of €7500 wasn’t won last week. The numbers were 2, 14, 19 and 21. There was no jackpot or match-3 winner. Thank you for your continued support.

– Our club shop section has been added to the O’Neills website where you can purchase Naomh Malachi merchandis­e. A portion of the revenue from these sales will go back into the club.

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