THIS WEEK IN CARLINGFORD, LORDSHIP OMEATH, GREENORE AND COOLEY
GAELIC4MOTHERS & OTHERS IS BACK
Starting this Thursday 11th of April at 7:30pm at Fr. McEvoy Park, the Gaelic4mothers initiative is back.
This sees women playing ladies football in a non-competitive and social environment. We can’t wait to see everyone back and we hope to see some new faces. Come along for a bit of craic, a bit of training and hopefully some football.
For further information please contact Anne McDonald at 0863397579.
CUCHULAINN GAELS UNDER 8S BLITZ
Cuchulainn Gaels congratulate their U8’s boys & girls who played their first outdoor blitz of the season.
They played three games against Na Piarsaigh/Blackrock, Roche Emmets and Cooley Kickhams. Thanks to Na Piarsaigh/Blackrock, Roche Emmets and Cooley Kickhams GFC for travelling to Omeath. The club would also like to thank Dundalk Engineering for sponsoring our U7s and U8s jerseys again this year.
GOOD TURNOUT FOR TABLE QUIZ
There was a good turnout for the Glen United Table Quiz which the club organised to raise funds for Motor Neuron.
The club would like to thank Jodie Keenan and all his staff at Martins for their help and courtesy, Martin Keenan for setting the quiz questions, Tommy McCann for checking the answers, all who donated spot prizes and all who turned up on the night.
The members of the winning team were Kevin Smyth, Angela Smyth, Derek White and Melissa White.
NORTH LOUTH WINTER LEAGUE
The results from the matches played in the North Louth Winter League on Sunday last are as follows. Faughart beat Glen 2-0 while Ramparts and Haynestown played a 3-3 draw.
Carlingford and Greenfield have yet to play each other in the league and by coincidence they are in the top two positions. This much awaited clash takes place this coming weekend and the outcome will decide the league winners. Better placed are the Greenfield side who only need a draw while Carlingford need a win. It should be some clash!
In the first round of the Fintan Goss Cup Glen play Faughart which is also fixed for this weekend.
UNLUCKY START FOR CUCHULAINN GAELS
On a blustery night in Omeath, the first round of the division 3B league took place. The Malachi’s started at a blistering pace and went a few points up before Cuchulainn Gaels got going. A superb goal by James Sharkey kept the score close at half time. Cuchulainn Gaels 1-2 Naomh Malachi 0-7.
The second half was a close fought contest with some questionable decisions going against the home side while they led by a point. A draw game with the time showing 33minutes played and a foul given against the home side meant the Malachi’s moved the ball down the field quickly and following a fine save from Shea Quigley, the rebound was slotted in and the visiting side went away the victors. The final score was Naomh Malachi 1-12 Cuchulainn Gaels 2-6.
Cúchulainn Gaels starting team; Seamus Quigley, Rowan Mulligan, Sean Brennan, Euan McArdle, Larry Brennan, Martin Hynes, Phillip McGovern, David McQuaid, Rammie Phillips, Callum Fearon, Michéal McCabe, Stephen Mullen, James Sharkey, Sean McManus, James Keenan. Subs - Peter Morgan for Callum Fearon. Scorers - James Sharkey 1-5, Michèal McCabe 1-1.
YOUNG GAELS SUPPORT GOOD CAUSE
A massive well done to the young players of Cuchulainn Gaels who ran a very successful coffee morning at the weekend. This was a great way for our young people to connect with people in the community while raising vital funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Cuchulainn Gaels commitee member Caitlin McArdle kindly allowed our young players to use her home to serve tea and buns to everyone who came along to support such a good cause. They have managed to raise a whopping €1050 so far! That’s over 100% more than their target
If you would like to donate, there’s still time! Just click on the link below:
https://www.imnda.ie/fun.../caitlinmcardle/drink-tea-for-mnd
ÓG SPORT AT LORDSHIP
Og Sport commences at St. Patrick’s GFC on Thursday April 18th with action for under 16s to under 10s.
At Pairc Eamoin the under 6s, under 7s, under 8s and under 10 girls will engage in activities. At Pairc Adrian the under 9s (mixed) will be catered for from 6.15pm to 7.15pm while the under 10 boys will be looked after from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
GLENMORE ATHLETES AT DUNDALK HALF MARATHON
Well done to all Glenmore AC athletes who were competing in the Dundalk 10km and Half Marathon on Saturday 06th. The race started on Francis Street in the centre of town and took competitors on a loop along closed roads out as far as the Ballymac Roundabout and back for the 10km. The half marathon consisted of two loops with the finish on Earl St just off the square. With Storm Kathleen passing over the conditions were extremely windy and getting worse as the morning progressed. Martin McCarragher was first Glenmore athlete home in the 10km in 10th position in a time of 40:49. Joanne O’Connor was 4th female in a time of 45:54. In the Half Marathon, Donal McMorland was 3rd in a time of 1:20:33, Declan O’Shaughnessy - 1:38:25, Eugene Rafferty – 1:40:21, and Seamus Murphy - 1:45:39. Well done to all.
There was a big group of athletes from Glenmore AC competing in the Quest Glendalough Adventure Races last Saturday. The events consist of multiple stages of running, cycling and kayaking with the majority of the legs taking place in the hills around Glendalough. Ciaran Walsh, Gerry Murphy, Lorraine Dunne, Paul Savage and Orla Finnegan took part in the 59km race, while Kevin Dunne, John Kane, and Ann Marmion competed in the 43km event. Unfortunately Orla Finnegan was involved in an accident on one of the bike legs and had to receive medical attention. All at Glenmore AC wish Orla a speedy recovery. Well done to all.
Glenmore AC athlete, Shane Lynch, was recently selected to represent Ireland on the OffRoad Running National Team following his 4th place position at the IMRA Maurice Mullins 50k race on 23rd March. Along with his Irish team mates, Shane will go on to compete for Ireland at the European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships in Annecy, France - May 31- 02 June 2024. Well deserved and best of
luck in France.
LEARN NEW DANCES IN DOLMEN CENTRE
Want to learn how to Ballroom and Latin Dance. Learn the cha cha, the salza, how to jive, waltz and much more.
Well why not come along to the new Ballroom and Latin Dance Class that is commencing here in the Dolmen Centre, Omeath, on Thursday 11th April from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. The cost is €55 for 6 weeks. No partner or experience required.
For further information or to book your place please contact Sandra on 0857246247.
RED CROSS SOCIAL IN COOLEY HALL
The Carlingford/Omeath Red Cross are holding a social in St. Mary’s Hall, Cooley, on Sunday April 14th.
The time is from 4pm to 7pm and the music is by the Sandman. All are welcome.
MONTHLY HEALING MASS
Healing Mass with Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated in Church of St. James, Grange on Tuesday 16th April at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.
SCHOOLS UPCYCLING COMPETITION
A competition that should be of interest to all primary schools in the Cooley Peninsula has just been unveiled. It is a chance to win €5000 for your school and has been launched by Bord na Móna Recycling.
The students from the winning primary school class will also receive a guided tour of Bord na Móna’s Lough Boora Discovery Park as well as Bord na Móna Mountlucas Wind Farm in Offaly. Students are encouraged to repurpose discarded materials into innovative and functional creations. Participants will use materials that would typically be considered waste or discarded items.
For more information or to download your competition entry form visit www.bnmrecycling.ie/ schools. Closing date for project submissions is 01/05/24. #bordnamona #bordnamonarecycling
CARLINGFORD VIGIL MASS ON LMFM
The Saturday evening vigil Mass in St Michael’s Church, Carlingford, on this coming Saturday 13th April at 7.30pm is being recorded for broadcasting on LMFM Radio on Sunday 14th April at 9.00 am.
Wednesday Girls Get Together Mná Dé Ceadaoin (Wednesday Girls) are back this Wednesday 10th April. Fancy a cuppa and a chat with other women. Call in to Leo’s at the Foy Centre. the new times are 10am till 11:30am. See you there.
Monthly Healing Mass in Cooley Parish
The Monthly Healing Mass with the Anointing of the Sick in Cooley Parish will be celebrated on Tuesday next, 16th April, in the Church of St. James, Grange, starting at 7.30pm.
Everyone is welcome.
GLENMORE AC LOTTO DRAW
The Glenmore AC lotto draw took place last week with a jackpot of €2,500. The numbers drawn were 13, 15, 19 and 24 but were not matched. The €20 weekly prize was won by Kate O’Reilly. Thank you to everyone who has joined in. We are delighted with the success of our Club lotto, a fundraising initiative that will be of great benefit to the Cooley Peninsula. The money raised will be used to directly support the development of the Bush track to the next level and provide extra amenities. Please pass the word on and invite friends and family. It only takes a minute to join in and your support will make a big difference. We hope that the €2 per line option will allow everybody to contribute. If you can contribute €5 for 3 lines it would be hugely appreciated and you never know you might just win.
The email link to join up is https://www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/ gma
CUCHULAINN GAELS JACKPOT IS €8,000
The Cuchulainn Gaels lotto draw took place on Wednesday night last, 3rd April. The jackpot on offer was €7,900 but the numbers drawn, 9, 11, 14 and 20 were not matched. There were no ‘match three’ winners, and the five lucky dip winners were Roisin Kieran, Mandy O’Hanlon, Ann Brown, Noreen Holland and Ben Connolly who each win €20.
The jackpot for this week’s draw is €8,000. The easiest way to play the lotto is by purchasing a ticket online.
Tickets can also be purchased in all the following local businesses: Omeath Fuels (TOP); Post Office; Cafe Rosa; Mace. If anyone would like to discuss anything lotto related, please do not hesitate to contact Mattie on (087)9917373
COOLEY KICKHAMS LOTTO JACKPOT €19,600
The Cooley Kickhams lotto draw took place on Tuesday night last, 2nd April, with a jackpot of €19,400. The numbers drawn were 7, 18, 19 and 23 but these numbers were not matched.
There was one ‘match three’ winner, Eilish Sheelan, who wins the €100. The jackpot for this week’s draw is €19,600.You can buy your lotto tickets online using the link below. Lotto tickets are also available on the Clubforce App, and lotto can be purchased in Barry’s Shop, Longs Bar, and A91 HQ. The numbers are drawn every Monday night live on Facebook just after 9pm. The lotto committee will then check the numbers and the results will be published on Facebook and via WhatsApp.
https://play.clubforce.com/ playnewa.asp?llid=393..
ST. PATRICK’S LOTTO JACKPOT €7,200
The St. Patrick’s GFC lotto draw took place on Thursday night last, 4th April, for a jackpot of €7,000. The numbers drawn, 3, 5, 7 and 17, were not matched. There were nine ‘match three’ winner; Sean Carragher, Linda McCusker, Kenneth Finnegan, Lisa Finnegan, Clare Duffy, Grainne Moran, the Gaskin Children, Shane Murphy and Ellie Finnegan. They share the €100 prize.This week’s jackpot is €7,200.
Lotto contacts; Paul Breen (087) 680 3402; Padraic O’Connor +353 (87) 239 7137; Rose McEneaney 0872320110; Pat Finnegan (086) 8067793; Louise McEneaney (087)6659312; Vin O’Hare (087) 956 3948; Maria White +353 (87) 804 0042; Mary O’Connor (087) 270 9298; Sean Crilly (087) 913 6627; Eamonn McCann +353 (87) 252 3611.
BELLURGAN UNITED JACKPOT €5,300
The Bellurgan United BLOTTO Results for Tuesday 2nd April are as follows.
The numbers drawn were 6, 18, 24, 27. There were no jackpot winners. The three lucky draw winners were Joe Finnegan, Maeve Hughes and Sean Woods who each receive €20.
Our next Blotto draw has a Jackpot of €5,350. You can now play Blotto On-Line and all support is greatly appreciated.