CLUB
CLANNAGAEL
SUNDAY’S lotto jackpot wasn’t won and rises to €10,400. The numbers were 19, 22, 26, 27. Martin & Zoey Comiskey c/o Marie matched three numbers to win €200.
While the men started their season with a fantastic win over the O’Connell’s, the ladies also put themselves forward in a challenge match at home to Roche. Although the girls did not obtain the result they wished they put in a massive performance. We would like to take the opportunity to thank Roche a very competitive game. The girls start off their season on 9th March at home against Hunterstown. Best of luck to the ladies in their preparations.
CUCHULAINNGAELS
LAST week’s lotto numbers were 9, 19, 20, 21. The lucky dip winners were: Eamonn Moley, Angela Davies, Pa Rice, Laura Ashfield and Brendan Mallon. The jackpot wasn’t won and remains at €20,000 with a reserve of €12,100. This Wednesday’s draw takes place in the Granvue.
DUNDALKGAELS
OUR table quiz, arranged for Kennedy’s, Carrick Road, on Friday night last, was postponed due to the adverse weather. It is planned to hold it on Friday, May 4th. Confirmation later.
Our youngest footballers will be taking part in Dundalk’s St Patrick’s Day parade. Parents should contact team mentors for arrangements.
The children’s registration night is on the 22nd of this month. More details later.
The numbers drawn in last week’s lotto were 1, 2, 13, 17. No jackpot winner. Consolation prizes went to Sally Murphy, Pamela O’Shaughnessy, Damien Kenwright, Pat Brady, Rosemary Loughran. Tonight’s jackpot: €11,600. Tickets can be purchased at Grant’s Newsagents, Dublin Street, or from any committee member.
DOWDALLSHILL
LAST week’s lotto numbers were 5, 14, 19, 23. The €25 winners were Ronan Kilkenny c/o Aileen Mc Gunn, Jean Maguire c/o Pat Rogers, Moira Conlon c/o Pat Rogers and Francis Agnew.
Following a recent committee meeting, it has been decided to cap the jackpot at €10,000 until it is won.
GERALDINES
THE lotto numbers drawn on 27th February were 10,
18, 19, 26. Two match-3 winners share €200: Martina McDonnell and Aedamar Cranny. The jackpot wasn’t won and rises to €18,800. Play lotto at usual outlets or online at www. klubfunder.com.
GLENEMMETS
ROUND two of the Paddy Sheelan Cup is on this Friday when we host Newtown Blues at 8pm - all support welcome.
The Presentation of Junior Championship medals and Dinner Dance takes place in The Glenside Hotel this coming Saturday. Tickets are €30 and are available from committee members.
Best of luck to Stuart Carolan who is representing us in the Leinster Final of Scor on Sunday at 2.30pm in the Helix. All support is welcome!
For the third year, we are hosting our 5k Fun run. It’s on Sunday April 8th at 2pm and is a great community day for the whole family. Buggies are welcome and you can register now on https:// events.fitlive.ie/glen-emmets5k-fun-run.
Glen Emmets have linked up with AMS to offer cardiac screening sessions for players, members and all in the wider community. We would encourage as many as possible to attend.
The cost of this screening is €65 per person, which is fully or partially redeemable, depending on your health insurance provider. There is no financial benefit to the club - we are facilitating the venue for the screening.
It’s on Saturday April 14th from 9.30am to 5pm. Register your place on www.ameds.ie, click ‘online booking’ and enter Clinic code: GEGFC.
The Féile Peile na nÓg 2018 (Down, Louth, and Meath) Tournament will be on June 29th, 30th & July 1st and we are delighted to be a host club. Let’s make this a HUGE success for our club and county!
Numbers drawn in last week’s lotto were 14, 23, 25, 26 and the lucky dip winners of €25 were Bill Taylor, Tullyallen NS Parent Association, Margaret Ahern and Shauna Nadine.
The jackpot will be €4,100 for this Tuesday night’s draw in The Morning Star, Tullyallen.
HUNTERSTOWN
THE seniors play Oliver Plunketts at 3pm on Sunday, 11th March. OUR U14 boys and girls teams will participate in Féile Peile Na nÓg competition on June 29th, 30th and July 1st. Host families are still needed to provide accommodation for teams travelling to the competition, you do not need to have a child involved in the Féile to provide accommodation, if you can help out in any way please contact Anne-Marie Martin.
Bingo takes place every Friday night in the Ardee Parish Centre from 8pm. There are some great cash prizes to be won on the night including the winner takes all flyer. This week’s jackpot is €4,700
Lotto numbers from Sunday 25th February were 7, 9, 11, 25. There was no jackpot winner. This week’s jackpot is €9,700. The €20 winners were; David Donegan, Martin Murphy, Gerry Raeburn, John Lynch & Danny McKenna. Lotto takes place every Sunday night in the Hunterstown Inn. Lotto sheets can be bought from any committee member, from the Hunterstown Inn or from the bingo.
JOHN MITCHELS
THE lotto jackpot is now worth €4,000. Last week’s €20 winners were Susan Hennigan c/o M Brennan, Geraldine Kane c/o P Kane, Tony Maguire c/o G Maguire, Rebecca Kane c/o P Kane, Pat Kelly c/o P McGuinness. Play lotto at Landys Irish Harp, Ardee PO or through any committee member. To buy our annual lotto for €100 or join our DD tel 087 7687298 or 041 6853930. The half yearly or yearly options would ensure that you don’t have to worry about missing out on the chance to win our weekly jackpot! As we are preparing to start a new season, we would especially ask for your support of our Lotto as all monies raised goes towards improving and developing our club which we all benefit from.
Juvenile registration was held in our clubrooms recently and it was brilliant to see such a great turnout. We provide football for all ages from our nursery programme U7, U8, U9, U10 upwards so make contact and join our team!
Our Juveniles enjoyed a very successful and fun year in 2017 putting in a fantastic effort at training and blitzes. Training will be starting again in a couple of weeks and new and existing members are very welcome! Make new friends or bring a friend. If you missed our first registration evening please contact Frieda at 087 6962295 or Gerry at 086 1717356 for further information.
THERE will be a Code of Ethics course held in the clubrooms next Monday 12th March at 7pm. This is now essential under GAA policy for anyone who is involved in helping out at training, coaching, mentoring or hoping to coach at Louth GAA Cúl Camps. Anyone who does not comply with this policy is not permitted to be involved in these club activities. If you would like to book a place contact Frieda Halpenny 087 6962295 as there are limited places.
KILKERLEYEMMETS
LAST week’s lotto numbers were 2, 5, 20, 28. The €20 winners were as follows: Paul Cumiskey, Lilly Quigley, c/o M Quigley; Patricia Shields c/o Callans Bar; Mamie Smith c/o G McElroy; Ciaran Kirk c/o P Cumiskey.
This Sunday, March 11 the seniors are at home to Dreadnots. On Friday, March 16 they’re at home to St Mochtas.
The main league is due to start on April 1, at home to the Finbars, then away to Fechins, home to Joes, away to Glyde, home to Plunkets, away to St Mochtas and at home to Roche in round 7.
KNOCKBRIDGE
INDOOR training continues this coming Friday in the DkIT indoor centre from 6 to 7 p.m. for our U6 up to U12 hurlers.
Our U8 boys were in action in the latest Blitz in the DkIT where they played teams from Armagh, Down and from Monaghan. A very enjoyable two hours was had by all the players.
Our U17s hosted Clonduff from Co. Down who played us before heading to the Dublin Galway game in the National League. On the day we were the better team winning on a 4-11 to 1-5 scoreline. Neil Thornton top scored with 1-5 closely followed by Ben Goss-Kieran with 1-3 and Aidan O’Brien with 1-1. Dara Toner grabbed a goal while Adam Plunkett completed the scoring with two long range points.
MILLMOUNTHANDBALL
DUE to the severe adverse weather conditions the club had to unfortunately cancel our juvenile handball coaching at Coke hall last Friday. With the thaw now taking hold all handball training will resume next Tuesday evening at Gormanston Sports Complex at 6.30pm, transport as usual departs the Pheasant car park at 6pm.
We have some fundraising events coming up starting with the resumption of our fundraising clothing appeal if you have any unwanted clothes, handbags, shoes, belts etc would you please bring them along to Coke hall reception or you can contact Maria on 0879821594 to arrange for collection thank you.
Our club registration with GAA Handball Croke Park was completed last week and we would like to thank all players, parents and volunteers for their valuable input and co-operation.
We still have some date, venue and player availability to finalise for our eagerly awaited upcoming promotional handball demonstration day. More information on this fabulous event will be posted shortly at the club and also on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Club players wishing to purchase new handball gear gloves, eyeguards, 40x20, challenger 1+2, 60x30 handballs can do so by contacting Niall Farrelly on 0838856873.
We are seeking new adult and juvenile members to play handball at the club the fitness benefits of the game are vast, so if you’re up for the challenge come along and register at Coke hall. Juvenile one-wall handball coaching continues every Friday for boys and girls 6.30pm to 7.30pm for more info contact Catriona on 087-7592258.
NAOMHFIONNBARRA
THERE was no Naomh Fionnbarra G.F.C. and St. Anne’s Camogie Club Lotto draw held this week due to the bad weather . Next weeks jackpot stays at €10,000. Tickets are available from the usual local outlets, Lotto and any
committee member. Funds raised from our Lotto draw go towards the running of the club and your support is greatly appreciated.
The men play at home for the first time this year in the 2nd round of the Paddy Sheelan Cup v Dunalk Gaels in John Markey Park, Ballygassan on Sunday 11th March at 3:00pm. The lads then play the following week in the 3rd round of the Paddy Sheelan Cup v Glen Emmets in John Markey Park, Ballygassan on Sunday 18th March at 10:30pm.
Naomh Fionnbarra Ladies are hosting a clother collection at Naomh Fionnbarra clubrooms at John Markey Park on April 13th 7:30-9:00pm and on April 14th 11:00am-1:00pm. Planning a wardrobe clear out or have some clothes away in the attic you need to get rid of?? Take it to our clothes collection day and help raise funds for our club.
Very exciting year ahead for our U14/U13 team!! The John West Féile Peile na nÓg 2018 tournament is being hosted by Down, Louth & Meath on the weekend of Friday 29th June – Sunday 1st July 2018 and our Club along with Lannleire will be hosting teams and games in our Parish watch out for further details soon . The boys u14/u13 team from Naomh Fionnbarra/Lannleire had their first training session in the run up to Féile 2018.
Supporters of the club can buy club gear directly from the O’Neills Website. There are some new items available online.
Naomh Fionnbarra G.F.C. are hosting a Kellogs GAA Cúl Football and Hurling Camp again this year from Monday 30th July to Friday 3rd August. Online booking commences on 1st March.
Louth GAA Coaching & Games are looking for coaches for the 2018 Louth GAA Kellogg’s Cúl Camps which will be taking place at various venues throughout the county this summer. We are looking for Lead coaches (18 years +) and Assistant Coaches (17 years) that should have at least completed a GAA Foundation Award, Code of Ethics / Best Practice and be Garda Vetted whilst undertaking compulsory Cúl Camp Coaches training as part of the programme. Those that have coached with us before need to resubmit all the relevant details again!! Standard Tax and PRSI rules will apply to all coaches.
In total there will be 36 camps in Louth this year and they commence on Monday 2nd July and finish on Friday 17th August (total of Six weeks). People interested in coaching Gaelic Games (Football, Hurling/Camogie) and want to be part of the Louth GAA Summer Camps 2017 can complete the application form from the link below. Closing date for all applications is Friday 27th April.
NAOMHMONINNE
JUVENILE training continues on Saturday afternoon at the DKIT Centre from 2pm to 3pm with the usual €2 contribution still applying.
Snow storm Emma saw all our club games fixed for last week postponed. Activities are expected to get back to normal this week with both our U15 and senior teams in Leinster league action next weekend.
The U15 team travel to Confey in Kildare on Saturday (March 10) to take on St Columba’s in the Cross County League at 2.30pm.
The same afternoon our senior team play Fingallians (Dublin) in the Leinster league at home at 2pm at a venue TBC.
Next Sunday morning sees the conclusion of the Ulster indoor hurling at the DKIT Centre with the last round of the U12 league from 10am.
Preparations for the 2017 Championship winning dinner dance are continuing where it will take place in the Lisdoo Arms in Dundalk on Sunday 18th March. Tickets are available at €35.
2018 membership is now due at the following rates- adult player €50, non player/student €25, juvenile €15 and family €50.
NEWTOWNBLUES
COME celebrate with our winning teams of 2017 as our Senior men and U-21 teams get presented with their championship medals in the Westcourt Hotel as we mark the 21st Joe Ward win for the club. It promises to be a great night of entertainment.
Tickets will be on sale this Wednesday and Thursday along with next Monday (12th) from 7 to 9pm. This is an all-ticket event and tickets will not be available on the night.
Last week’s lotto numbers were 6, 12, 27, 30, the €25 winners were Angela Seery, Rosaleen Reilly, Ava Salmon, J Collins and Mary Gartland and this Tuesday’s jackpot stands at €2,200.
Fixtures: Paddy Sheelan Cup Round 2 Group C - Friday 9th at 8pm v Glen Emmets at Newtown Blues; Paddy Sheelan Cup Round 3 Thursday 15th at 8pm v Dundalk Gaels at DkIT.
Another registration day takes place this coming Saturday from 11am to noon in the club.We welcome all boys and girls aged four plus to take part in training sessions every Saturday from 11am to noon. For more info and contact details please check out Newtown Blues facebook page.
Cul Camps this year will be on from July 9th to 13th and online booking will be available from this month. We will also be running an Easter camp - keep an eye out on social media for more details.
The club would like to extend its sympathies to the family and friends of the late Michael Bohan and Louise Johnson. May they Rest in Peace.
O’CONNELL’S
THE lotto numbers drawn on Tuesday 27th February were 2, 3, 4, 27. There were five match-3 winners who each receive €40. The jackpot rises to €6,400.
ORAGHALLAIGH’S
THE O Raghallaighs / Oliver Plunketts Ladies team have their first league match this Friday, 9th March, away to Naomh Mairtin / Glen Emmets. Throw-in at 8pm. All support is welcome.
Our juvenile registration night for both new and existing players will take place this Tuesday, 6th March, from 7-9pm.
Don’t forget our function room can be booked for all your party needs, as well as for charity functions. Please contact Kevin on 041-9837132 after 5pm daily.
ROCHEEMMETS
OUR annual Table Quiz is on Friday 16th March at 8.30pm. Bar open, four people per team/table. Do you have what it takes to take on this challenge?
Our Easter Gaelic Camp for children aged 6-13 will take place on April 4th, 5th, 6th from 10am - 2pm. Register for camp on the first morning. For enquiries, please call Fergus on 087 911 4039.
Tuesday 13th March is the next Cupan Tae meeting for a get together and cup of tea for anyone who fancies it. Everyone welcome, come along for 10.30am.
We have initially qualified as a host club for a visiting team to the Féile Peile na nÓg 2018 Tournament on June 29th, 30th and July 1st. We have a lot to get done between now the Feile weekend, so all club members please be expecting a call to help out with preparations.
It is still a bit too cold to have the younger players out training. We anticipate as per previous years training will commence March/ April, however more definite details will follow shortly with days and times of training for all age groups.
STBRIDE’S
THE lotto numbers drawn on 26th February were 4, 20, 24, 29. Martin Keenan matched three numbers to win €200. The jackpot wasn’t won and rises to €13,800.
Tickets on sale (€2) from Mac Namee’s Bar, Mc Guinness’s Bar Dundalk, Mc Keown’s Bar Dundalk, Giovanni’s Chipper, Brodigan’s Shop, Cluskey’s Bar, Finnegan’s Foodstore Louth, Harrys Bar Dundalk, any Committee Member/Player or play online at www.stbridesgfc.com. We wish to thank you for your continued support.
Club membership for 2018 is as follows: Players: Employed Player €100 (includes 20 weeks Lotto), Student/ Apprentice €70 (includes 10 weeks Lotto), Juveniles €30 (up to 18 years old); Non-Players €40 or €80 (includes free admission to home games) or €80 (includes 20 weeks Lotto); OAPs €20; Family €70 (includes two non-playing adults and two or more juveniles).
STJOSEPH’S
THERE was now winner of last week’s lotto jackpot of €6,900. The numbers drawn were 9, 11, 13, 31. The €50 winners were: Tom Dooley c/o Self, Conn Hinchy c/o Aidan Gorham, Aidan Brennan c/o Paddy Bell.
STMARY’S
MEMBERSHIP is now due and the fees are as follows:
Family (2 Adults & children u18) €120; Children (U18 Boys & Girls) €40; Adult Players €40 + €10 gym fobs; Student Adult Players (over 18) €40; Adult Supporters €40.
Our club shop has loads of zip tops, training tops, hoodies, etc. The winter opening hours are Tuesdays from 7-8pm.
Numbers drawn in last week’s lotto were 2, 6, 15 and 24. The lucky dip winners were as follows: €50 Jim Carroll, €20 Sylvia Keenan (online), €20 Margaret Keenan, €20 Mary Rose McCullough. This week’s jackpot will be €3,400 and the lotto can now be done online by visiting http://www.stmarysgfc. com/lotto or the Ardee St Marys Facebook page.
STNICHOLAS
NUMBERS drawn in last Tuesday’s lotto were 5, 10, 16, 18 and we had two jackpot winners Congratulations to James O’Neill (Ballsgrove) and Ollie Henry (c/o St Nicholas) who both won €3,310.
This week’s jackpot reverts to €1,000 and you can now do the Lotto online on www.Klubfunder. com. There will also be ticket sellers outside the Centra shops in Ballsgrove and Rathmullen on Saturday morning for the next week or two.
Adult training continues this Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30 in the field. Our U-16s/Minors train on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
There will be a registration evening this Wednesday in the field from 6.30 until 8pm.
STPATRICK’S
ST PATRICK Drama Group’s latest production, The Maiden Aunt, will place on March 18th, 24th and 25th. An excellent three-act comedy by Jimmy Keary, admission €10.
SEANO’MAHONY’S
THE seniors are down to play the Roche Emmets in Roche next Sunday at 3pm in the the second round of the Paddy Sheelan Cup.
Again this year the GAA are holding a week of their Cul Camp on the point road from the 23th to 27th July, Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 2.30pm, so try to keep these dates free. Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps provide boys and girls – between the ages of 6 and 13 – with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement. Online booking details to follow.
WOLFETONES
DUE to the bad weather last week’s lotto was postponed. There will be a double draw this week.
Training should resume next week. Coaches will be in contact with teams to confirm details.
The next finance committee meeting is Wednesday 7th March in The Pheasant at 8.30pm. If any members or parents who feel they can make a contribution to the club particularly in the areas of sourcing new sponsorship or income, securing grants or new fundraising ideas are welcome to attend and join the committee.