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DOWDALLSHILL
LAST week’s club lotto numbers were 1, 12, 24, 29 and the €25 prizes went to Ellen Hanley (c/o Sean McCoy), Ann Rogers (c/o Peadar Toal), John McArdle (c/o Barbers, Castletown Road) and Conor Keelan (c/o Pat Rogers). This week’s jackpot stands at €7,200.
The club has its annual fund-raising Golf Classic taking place in Ballymascanlon on Saturday 26th August. Teams of four cost €130. Places and sponsorship are still available from Gerard Roe on 087-6956922.
GERALDINES
LAST week’s lotto numbers were 6, 9, 15, 28. The jackpot wasn’t won and rises to €11,200. The following match-3 winners share €200: Caroline Hanna, May Lynch, Linda Galligan. Play online at www.klubfunder.com.
GLEN EMMETS
GLEN Emmets take on Naomh Malachi in the Anglo Printers JFC quarter-final this Saturday at 5.30pm in Páirc Séamus Mhic hEochaidh in Haggardstown. All support is welcome!
Numbers drawn in last week’s lotto for a jackpot of €10,000 were 6, 10, 13, 28, and in the second draw for €1,000 the numbers were 1, 10, 11, 12. The lucky dip winners of €25 were Mary Grimes, Rachel Field, Craig Usher and Jackie Mooney and this week’s jackpots stand at €10,000 and €1,100. The draws take place every Tuesday night in the Glen Emmets clubrooms.
Tickets are available from the Mace, from the Lotto hut at the Mace from 12 to 6pm every Saturday and any committee member. We are asking people if they can sell tickets to family, friends and work colleagues. If you think you could sell tickets, please contact Jack Carolan on 087-2316722.
Our new signage is currently going up at Cusack Park. If you are interested in advertising your business on full colour aluminium signage fixed to our sideline fencing, we have three different packages available. Contact Cariona on 086-3203675. Thanks to all businesses who have purchased signs so far.
JOHN MITCHEL’S
PLEASE continue to support the club lotto as it remains our main source of income. Last Tuesday’s jackpot was €5,600 and the five €20 winners were Dympna Shaw (c/o JJ Curtis), T Rogers (c/o P McGuinness), Patsy Clark (c/o Irish Harp) and Robbie Byrne and Ruth Byrne (both c/o C Byrne).
The club have big plans for development coming up soon, so we are very grateful for your continued financial support.
Well done to the Mitchel’s first team on a comprehensive win on Tuesday last against Stabannon in the Division 6 League. It finished 3-19 to 0-5 and the team and scorers were as follows: Vincent Clinton, Ryan Carroll, Sam Bingham, Gareth Finnegan, Ruari Mulligan, Aaron Kane, Connell Keenan, Aaron Keely 0-3, Stevie Coyle 0-2, Brian Coyle, Ben O’Brien 1-4, Mikey Nulty 0-3, Barry Kirk 0-2, Brendan Mc Mahon 1-0, Robbie Coyle 0-4. Subs: Davy Durnin for Brendan McMahon, Mark Kerr 1-0 for Ruari Mulligan, Ciaran McCormack 0-1 for Brian Coyle.
Hard luck to the Louth Minor team, including Mitchel’s John Gallagher, and team management when they exited the championship at the All-Ireland quarter-final stage against reigning champions Kerry in Portlaoise last Saturday. Well done on a brilliant campaign and it shows great progress within the county.
With the John Mitchel’s 6K Run/Walk coming up on August 27th, Mauretta has started special training for this. This year we want everyone to be able to participate and so families from eight years and up to 18 years are free of charge, with adults €3 per session. Training will be on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7pm.
Registration is now open for the run by following the link on the Mitchels Facebook Page. The Irish Cancer Society and Club will jointly benefit from this event, so please support it!
The John Mitchel’s Juvenile Committee are also hosting a Family Fun Day the same day, so there will be plenty of fun for the whole family to enjoy - more details on this soon!
John Mitchel’s were honoured recently to be selected as winners in the new Leinster GAA Club Bua Awards. This is a ‘ new club accreditation and health check initiative’ and Mitchel’s were delighted to have been chosen as we are working very hard under the guidance of our chairman James Sweeney and Committee to progress the club both off and on the field. We have been striving to develop our coaching, PR and all aspects of club activities, with further news to come shortly on plans to develop our club facilities.
The club received the new Beko ‘Club Bua’ award at halftime during the Leinster Senior Football Championship Final at Croke Park.
A commemorative plaque was presented to Mitchel’s long-serving committee member James Halpenny and club PRO Frieda Halpenny on the Croke Park pitch by Leinster Council chairman Jim Bolger and Shane Kelly, Head of Sales and Marketing at Beko. Also present on the day were Juvenile Mentors Gerry Maguire, Garrett Commins and Tommy Durnin. The club will also receive €1,500 of free playing equipment from O’Neill’s.
KILKERLEY EMMETS
NUMBERS drawn in last week’s lotto were 5, 12, 24, 28 and the five winners of €20 each were James Watters and Jack Cumiskey (both c/o Kennedys Bar), Joe and Sheila McArdle (c/o K McEnteggart), Adrian Flynn (c/o R Mulholland) and Roisin and Robert Carolan (c/o G McElroy).
The jackpot this evening (Tuesday) stands at €6,700 and as this is the last week for 2017, if the pot is not won it will carry over to February 2018.
The club very much appreciates the continued support for this vital annual fundraiser that goes towards the weekly running costs of the club, so thanks all those who contributed over the years and all the promoters.
The Annual Golf Classic takes place this Friday in Mannan Castle.
The U-13s are away on Wednesday to St Bride’s at 7.30pm. Kilkerley/Naomh Malachi U-14s play at home to O’Connell’s/Stabannon/Mitchel’s in the championship on Thursday August 17th at 7.30pm. The U-16 team play at home to Na Piarsaigh in the championship on Monday next at 7.30pm.
The Junior 2A Championship is on this evening (Tuesday) at 7.30pm when we are at home to Sean O’Mahony’s. The senior championship relegation play-off is on Saturday August 19th in Stabannon against O Raghallaigh’s.
MILLMOUNT HANDBALL
THE club will hold a committee meeting this Friday at 8pm in Coke community hall and all delegates and players are requested to attend.
Our 60x30 softball training for adults continues at Kingscourt Handball Club every Monday and Thursday at 7pm until further notice.
Club members and players wishing to purchase handballs, gloves, eyeguards etc for their training can do so by contacting our club secretary.
Our 40x20 handball training for juvenile boys and girls will commence at Gormanston College sports complex on Tuesday 20th September and will continue every Tuesday until further notice.
Our club fund-raising clothing appeal is going very well. If you have any unwanted clothes, handbags, shoes, belts etc, please bring them along to Coke hall or contact Maria on 0879821594 to arrange for collection.
Our juvenile under-9 boys and girls ‘Fundamental Handball’ skills competition will take place in two weeks’ time.
The club would like to thank Richie Barron from Templeludigan Handball Club in Wexford for the wonderful hospitality displayed to all players and supporters during the 60x30 Nationals held in Wexford recently, and also for officiating the numerous number of games played on the day.
Our juvenile handball coaching continues every Friday from 6.30 to 8pm for boys and girls. The cost is €2 each. Newcomers are welcome and can register at reception. Come along, enjoy the fun and learn the skills of handball.
Check out our Facebook page for more club updates.
NAOMH MALACHI
THE seniors take on the favourites, Glen Emmets, on Saturday in Haggardstown in the Junior Football Championship. Throw-in is at 5.30pm.
A big thank-you to Gerard McMonagle and Aaron Kieran (Superbites and Cross Square Hotel) who have sponsored our underage training gear. The club are really appreciative of their contribution. Upwards of 60 children are now kitted out and look very impressive in their new gear at all our underage blitzes - from nursery right up to minor level. Please support those that support us.
There will be a Family Fun Day towards the end of August - details over the coming weeks.
A Barn Dance will also take place towards the end of September - further details in due course.
The club are planning a Mals2Mals cycle from Courtbane to St Malachys (Castletown Geoghan, Co Westmeath) on Sunday October 29th. If you would like to assist in any way, please contact Joey Hoey.
The next lotto draw will take place on Sunday. Thank you for your continued support.
The Naomh Malachi Walkway is open. Well done to all those who contributed to its development. The official opening of the walkway will take place this month - details to follow.
Chase the Ace continues in the clubrooms every second Sunday from 9pm.
Cúl Camps are taking place from Monday to Friday of next week in Courtbane. As it’s the first year of our Cúl Camps, we are making a big effort to get people signed up. We would appreciate if you could encourage all our Mini Mals to attend, while kids from other clubs are also welcome.
Our club shop section has been added to the O’Neill’s website where you can purchase club merchandise. A portion of the revenue from these sales will go back into the club.
NEWTOWN BLUES
NUMBERS drawn in last week’s lotto were 7, 9, 13, 15 and this week’s jackpot stands at €3,100. The €25 winners were Matt Kavanagh, Pat Gartland, Eileen Harty, Sile & Conor and Bernie Healy.
Well done to the Louth U-16 boys who won the Gerry Reilly shield. Dáire Nally was the Blues representative on this team and has captained the team in previous matches, contributing greatly to their success. He was unavailable for this match but would have been willing his team to victory. It was a great achievement for all involved.
Fixtures:
Tuesday: Junior 2A Championship v St Patrick’s, 7.30pm home. Wednesday: U-16 Girls v ORaghaillaigh’s/Plunkett’s, 6.30pm home; Senior men’s challenge v Ratoath, 8pm home. Friday: U-11 boys v O Raghallaigh’s, 7pm away. Sunday: U-7 Boys/girls Blitz, 11am in Glen Emmets (Tullyallen); Senior Ladies Championship v Stabannon, 11am away.
Hard luck to our ladies senior team who lost their first championship game against Cooley on Sunday. There were some great football played by Orlaith Nugent, Laura Collins, Roisin Crowe, Becky Mc Allister and Maura Sullivan to name a few.
O’CONNELL’S
BINGO will continue in the clubrooms this Wednesday 9th August at 8.00pm, jackpot €4,600 in 48 numbers.
The lotto returns on Tuesday 22nd August, with a tasty jackpot of €19,000.
ROCHE EMMETS
ROCHE Emmets hosted their family fun day on Sunday. Thank you to everyone who made the day the success it was, the volunteers and& helpers, the coaches and mentors. Thank you to Brian McArdle for working quietly in the background, taking the organisation of the day in hand and ensuring a well run enjoyable day was had by all.
Thank you to the McShane family for their sponsorship of the McShane Family Trophy for the underage blitz.
Roche Emmets club members offer our sincere condolences to the Conlon family on the passing of their beloved Fintan. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam.
Cupan Tae - Today (Tuesday) from 10am to noon. Come along and bring your friends and neighbours for a catch-up over a cup of tea.
The new Roche Emmets Superstars camp for music and performance is on from Wednesday to Friday of this week from 10am to noon. It’s for ages 6+ and costs €30, with all proceeds to the Marie Goretti Foundation.
Our annual flag day is on Saturday and volunteers are needed.
Planning has begun on a fabulous evening for all our fashioistas. Watch this space for more information.
The club lotto jackpot now stands at €7,500 and the draw takes place every Friday at 8pm in the club - everyone welcome. There will be a double draw this week.
The Roche Emmets club shop is now open on www.oneills.ie. There will also be a once-off order of our specially designed half zip top at the club on Thursday from