SHILLELAGH
Well done to the players and management of the Junior A football team who were denied victory in Division 3 of the football league on Saturday last when Eire - Og Greystones split the posts in injury time to earn a share of the spoils on 1-8 to 0-11 scoreline. A seriously depleted Shillelagh outfit showed great spirit and determination and could be considered a tad unlucky to be denied a victory. Dermot Blake, the youngest of the Mulinacuffe Blake Brothers who all wore the Shillelagh Geansai with pride and distinction down through the years figured prominently for the opposition, now domiciled in Greystones but still a popular figure around these parts, good to see Dermot still actively involved.
The combination drawn in the club lotto draw on Monday, 15th May was 2-4-14-17, The jackpot still remains elusive, and also no match 3 winner emerged, the following were lucky dip winners each procuring 35 Euro, Michelle Troy c/o Bill, P/M Nolan, Millbank and the legendary Patrick Hennessey, Millbank, Pat Nolan won the promoters prize he next draw with the jackpot an attractive 3.200 euro will take place in Kenny”s Central House on Monday, 29th May.
Congratulations from all involved with the club to one of our young guns Ger O’Brien who celebrated his 21st Birthday with a hooley for family and friends on Saturday last.
Our annual golf classic takes place in Coollattin G/C on Sunday, June 4th (bank holiday weekend). To participate a team of 4 costs 40 Euro per person with a meal provided, tee times are available from 2-30 to 5-30. We would of course be delighted to hear from anyone wishing to enter a team, sponsor a tee box or willing to give us a dig out in any way. Lar Behan is the go to Man for this venture and can be contacted at 087 2785242, your continued support is much appreciated.
JUVENILE NEWS: A sincere thank you to the residents and staff of Ardeen Cheshire home who raised a very welcome 250 Euro for the juvenile club when they organised a jersey day recently. Ardeen resident John O’Kane presented the cheque to the Juvenile Committee after the Go-Games on Saturday last, well done all involved.
The U-11 football team host neighbours Tinahely on The Fairgreen on this Wednesday evening , throw in time is 7-15. Come along and see this talented outfit in action in a local derby.
The U-13 St Mary’s outfit travelled to Parnell Park to see Wicklow take on Louth on Sunday last, not the desired result perhaps but a good day was had by all. Thanks to Bernard Fitzsimons, Patrick Murphy, Billy Lucas and Richard Lambert for helping out on the day. The U-13s have no fixture this week.