SHILLELAGH
A huge thanks to Jane, Sean, and Eugene from Kenny Central/Parkview House for their generous contribution to the purchase of training and half zip tops for the adult team, much appreciated.
The combination drawn in the club lotto draw on Monday, November 13, was 3, 8, 13, and 24. There was no jackpot winner. Tara Warner (Shillelagh Manor) alone matched three numbers and won €100.
The next draw with the jackpot at €1,400 was scheduled for Monday last, November 27, results will be available in all local business outlets and on the club face book page on Tuesday morning, we appreciate the continued support of the people of the community and surrounding areas.
The Annual General Meeting of Shillelagh G.A.A Club will take place in Kenny’s Central House Lounge on Sunday, December 10, at 3pm sharp. All players, members, and supporters are welcome to attend. New members welcome, we would appeal to former players and new members of the community to come along and get involved, even if only to keep a watching brief, looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Shillelagh Courthouse will host a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday next, December 2, running from 3 to 8 pm.
The proceeds will be in aid of Wicklow Animal Welfare and Shillelagh Christmas Lights, both very deserving causes.
Children in attendance can post their letters to Santa free of charge and see the Sunday, December 10, at 5 pm sharp.
It would be encouraging to see plenty of parents and members of the adult club plus anyone willing to help out with coaching etc. in attendance, as usual a full and detailed account of finances and activities in 2017 will be presented, all are welcome to attend. on Sunday’s Leinster championship semi-final in Aughrim between Rathnew and Moorefield.
We wish our neighbours and Wicklow county champions Glenealy all the best in the Leinster hurling final next Sunday when they take on the Kilkenny champions St. Patrick’s Ballyragget.
St Patrick’s Juvenile AGM took place on Monday, November 20, at 8pm in the clubhouse.
Alan Lawlor chaired the meeting with Brian Gleeson giving an excellent report on the juvenile activities within the club in the last year. Congratulations to Alan, Brian, Paddy, Brian and Paul who all retained their positions on the Juvenile committee.
St Patrick’s ladies held their AGM on Thursday, November 23, at 8pm in the clubhouse.
A good attendance on the night saw a new committee elected. Thank you to Caroline Courtney, Stephen McNulty, Nicola McGettigan and Katherine Fox for all their efforts over the last number of years.
On the night the following positions were filled: Secretary Tara O’Gorman, Treasurer Mary Phelan, Registrar Peggy King with Sarah Delahunt. Ami Healy will be assisting with Club PRO.
St Patrick’s ladies juvenile presentation took place on Saturday, November 25, in the clubhouse at noon to allow families to part take in the festive activities taking place in the town, specifically the switching on of the Christmas Lights in the afternoon.
International athlete Erinn O’Brien with club captain Sarah Delahunt made the presentations to all who attended. Thank you to all who volunteered to decorate the hall and assist in the smooth running of the event.
Please note every Wednesday from 7-9pm the GCA County under-15s train in the gym until Christmas.
St. Patrick’s GAA Club needs volunteers. Due to the retirement of John Smith and Patrice Evans from their roles in club communication we are looking for the right candidates to take over, ideally you require knowledge of social media. Training can be provided if you can spare a few hours a week and have an interest in St Patrick’s GAA?
Wicklow GAA are running a Football Foundation Coaching Course in Glenart College Arklow on Saturday, December 2 and 9. The course will run from 10.00am to 2.30pm on both days. Coaches must attend both days to complete the course. Please contact Garrett Doyle Wicklow GAA if interested.
Date for your Diary:
St Patricks GAA Club AGM on Thursday, November 30, at 8pm in the clubhouse
St Patrick’s GAA Club Draw 2017: The second draw will take place in the Clubhouse on Thursday, November 30, after the AGM.
The St Patricks GAA Development first Draw Winners: Tomas Morrissey €1,000, Paddy Heffernan €700, Derek Dunne €400, Dennis O’Mahony €200, Fiona/ Donal Mitchel €100, Brian Murray €50, Carmel Tiernan €50.
This year the club is running a draw to support the fundraising drive required to develop a new pitch at our new Greenhill Road field. Tickets are €50 each and there will be a monthly draw at the end of October, November and early December.
Please return the completed tickets and your payment to any member of the Club Committee or the Manager/Administrator of your team or drop into Alan O’Brien at Dooley Poynton Auctioneers or Brian O’Connor in Next Door Abbey St.
St Patrick’s GAA Club Lotto results Monday, November 20 - We had no winners for our match 5 or match 4 jackpots. We had two match 3 winners: Catherine Clarke c/o C/ Clarke and F. Earls c/o F. Earls
Don’t forget to buy your ticket this week. If you are not in you cannot win!
Winning numbers: 11, 16, 20 and 21. The bonus number was 26.
Please send any information for club notes to Pro.stpatricks.wicklow@gaa.ie before 9pm on Sunday evenings. You can contact St Pats at Facebook St Patrick’s GAA Club Wicklow Town or Twitter @ StPatsGAAWick