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being the 2018 fixtures programme. The result of their deliberations is to be seen in a 2-page spread in the sports section of the

of Wednesday, February 14. Hopefully the goodwill which is required of the clubs if the fixture scheme is to be run off smoothly will be forthcoming.

Hugh Kenny has been appointed ‘the go-to man’ for any problems a club might have with respect to fixtures during the year.

Last week, weather put the masterplan to the test for Éire Óg’s opening Division 1A league match away to Avondale.

Avondale’s pitch was unplayable so rather than postpone the game it was agreed to play it in Na Clocha Liatha. It was a case of tosach maith leath na h-oibre for the locals. They won 1-9 to 2-2. There was an extra satisfaction in the victory in that Avondale had a big part in Éire Óg losing the Division 1 status last year.

Another bit of good news - the Juniors won away to St Pat’s, 1-9 to 2-4.

A word of warning to people parking in the environs of the club rooms: it has been reported that a number of items have been taken recently from cars in the carpark.

COMHGÁIRDEACHAS - Is fearr go déanach ná go brách (better late than never). During the Note’s hibernation Stephen ‘Chester’ Kelly married Katie Graham (also of Greystones). Our belated congratulations to them agus guímid saol fada taithneamhach orthu beirt.

COMHBHRÓN - The club extends its sincerest sympathies to John Wynne, to his father Kevin and to all the Wynne family on the death of John’s mother, Angela. John has been a loyal member of the club since his early juvenile days and was part of the senior team’s management for a number of years.

The esteem with which Angela and the family are held in the community was evidenced in the overflow congregation which was present at Angela’s Requiem Mass.

Among the mourners Éire Óg had a significant presence which included Uachtarán Ray Barry and Cathaoirleach John Keane and some of John’s playing colleagues who travelled long distances to attend. Ar dheis Dé go raibh anam cáirdiúl Angela.

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down to four points.

Scorers: Brendan Behan 0-6, Owen Byrne 1-0 Cathal Murphy 0-2, Noel Murphy 0-2 and Keith Collins and Patrick Hennessy 0-1 each.

The Millbank legend’s point has deservedly gone viral and must be a contender for score of the season!

The management team of Anthony Grey, Darren Kavanagh and Noel Murphy will be hoping to travel to Newcastle next Sunday( throw-in 11 am) with a full squad looking for a positive result in what is sure to be a competitive league.

The combination drawn in the club lotto draw on Monday, February 5, was 6, 17, 23, and 27. There was no jackpot winner. Sharon Dempsey was the sole match three player and won €100. Keith Byrne won the promoters prize. The next draw with the jackpot at €1,900 was scheduled for Monday last, February 19. Plans are at an advanced stage for the provision of the proposed wheelchair accessible walkway around the perimeter of the Fairgreen.

Chairman Mark Dempsey and secretary Richard lambert are spearheading the project and deserve huge credit for progress to date. When completed the walkway will be a huge addition to our club, the village and surrounding areas.

Quarry St. lost one of its oldest and well respected residents when Tim Murphy R.I.P passed to his eternal reward recently, to Raymond and Trish and to Tim’s extended family and friends, our condolences.

Sincere sympathy of all club members is also extended to Terry Cullen on the sad passing of her brother, Billy Bell, R.I.P.

While in good health, Billy was a regular visitor to beautiful Shillelagh and was laid to rest in his native Cork on Saturday, February 10. To Terry and the Cullen family and Billy’s immediate family and friends, condolences from all connected with Shillelagh G.A.A club.

Juvenile News - No outdoor activity at juvenile level just yet but the ever popular Juvenile nursery continues to grow and flourish with upwards of 20 young warriors’ boys and girls in attendance in the Courthouse each Friday evening from 7 to 8 pm.

Contact Juvenile Chairman Paul Behan 087 7405359 for further details. The scorers were Tom Davis 0-3, Shane Carty 1-2, Cian O’Sullivan 1-2, Gary Allen 1-2, Shane O’Rourke 0-2.

Daryl Huntley subbed for Mark Reid, Mark O’Sullivan for Louis Caplis, Henry Healy for James Walsh, Gary Allen for Marty Caplis, Paraic Carmody for Harry Coleborn, all in second half .

Don’t forget to stay in touch with Dunlavin GAA Facebook page and St Nicholas juvenile Facebook page for the most up to date news on the lotto results, fixtures and scores.

Dunlavin GAA are now also on Instagram.