CLUB
GLENEMMETS
GLEN Emmets play Conahy Shamrocks on Saturday 7th October at 2pm in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny. Come out and cheer our Louth JFC Champions on! There will be a bus running. Keep an eye on social media for details.
Glen Emmets beat Cuchulainn Gaels in Division 4/5 playoff semi final on Wednesday. Result was GE (1-16) CG (0-5) Well done lads. We now play St. Fechins on Tuesday 3rd October (Time/Venue TBC at time of print. Check social media) All support welcome
The minors defeated Clan na Gael last Monday 24th September and are into the final.
The U14s meet O’Connells Stabannon Parnells/John Mitchells this Saturday 7th at 4pm in Stabannon Parnells in Quarter-final. All support welcome.
Hard luck to our U14 girls who battled hard against Kilkerley Emmets in the Championship final on Sunday in Tallanstown. They were defeated in the end by two point (FT 2-10 to 3-05). You did your club proud.
The U13 had a great game against Arsdee St. Mary’s G.F.C. on Saturday. Final Score was 3-12 to 0-4. Final on in Darver this Wednesday (4th) at 6.45pm in Darver against O’Connells/ Stabannon Parnells/John Mitchells. Best of luck to the boys. You can do it! All support on Wednesday appreciated.
f you just started a full time course in a 3rd level college or university you might be eligible to apply. Details from Louth GAA
The lotto results for 19th September were as follows: €10,000 Jackpot, numbers drawn 1, 11, 20, 22. No Jackpot winner. €1,800 Jackpot, numbers drawn: 2, 3, 5, 24. No Jackpot winner. Lucky dip winners of €25 are: Julian Loughran, Lillie Cassidy, Ollie McShane, Mick O’Neill. Draw takes place this Tuesday night in The Morning Star, Tullyallen. Every ticket will be included in two draws, with two chances to win! Tickets are available from the Centra, from the Lotto hut at the Mace 12-6pm every Saturday and any committee member or online. Funds raised from our lotto draw go towards the running of the club and your support is greatly appreciated. With this in mind 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!
We are on Twitter (@Glen_Emmets) and we are on Facebook. We will be posting information on fixtures, match results, team photos, Lotto results, information on events, Throwback Thursday photos and much more. Log on and don’t miss out!
Get all your Glen Emmets jerseys, half zips, shorts, tracksuits, bags, socks etc in the club shop. Contact Marie Russell on (087)6876870
Anyone wishing to book the Astro Pitch can do so by contacting
KILKERLEYEMMETS
THE Table Quiz takes place in Kennedy’s Bar on Friday, October 20 at 9.30pm. Table of 4 is €40 with all proceeds going to pitch upkeep.
The annual nominations meeting will be held on October 26 and the AGM on November 16. The annual mass is on November 8.
A fantastic display of quality football saw the girls U14 team clinch the A Championship title with a great win over Glen Emmets 2-10 to 3-4 on Sunday last in Tallanstown.
Application forms for the Charlie McAllister Bursary Scheme 2017 are available from secretary. kilkerleyemmets.louth@gaa.ie
MILLMOUNTHANDBALL
OUR new training schedule for the upcoming Leinster 40x20 adult championships will now take place every Monday and Thursday in Gormonston College sports complex at 6.30pm to 8pm until further notice.
Players wishing to purchase new 40x20 handballs for their training can do so by contacting our club secretary the cost is €8 per ball.
The All-Ireland senior 60x30 Softball Doubles finals takes place next Saturday at Croke Park Handball Centre club players and supporters wishing to attend the finals should book their tickets asap please.
Great to see that our juvenile 40x20 coaching for boys and girls is going extremely well and will continue as usual every Tuesday night in Gormonston sports complex at 6.30pm to 8pm our transport departs the Pheasant car park at 6pm sharp.
Our club AGM will take place on Wednesday 1st November in the Pheasant function room at 7.30pm. The club would like to wish Kingscourt handball club Legends Patsy Hand and Greg Sheridan all the very best of luck in their All-Ireland over 70s Doubles final at St Coman’s, Handball club in Roscommon next Saturday against Galway duo Morgan Darcy and Seamus O Fatharta.
Our annual Juvenile under 9s ‘Fundamental Handball’ skills competition for boys and girls will now take place on Friday 13th Oct and will run for three weeks good luck to all our youngsters taking part.
Juvenile handball coaching continues every Friday 6.30pm to 8pm at Coke hall. For more info contact Catriona on 0877592258. You can also check out our Facebook page for more updates.
NEWTOWN BLUES
WELL done to Ronan and the management and team on a great win last Wednesday in Darver, securing our place in Division 1. Preparation for the Championship Final against Dundalk Gaels is now in full swing.
NAOMH MALACHI
CONGRATULATIONS to Caoimhe Daly, Bronagh Cowan, Sarah Lawrence, and Caitlin Lenaghan and their Kilkerley Emmets teammates who captured the Under 14 Championship title on Sunday with victory over Glen Emmets in Tallanstown. Well done girls!
Seamus & Bernard played in the clubrooms on Sunday evening. A presentation of two cheques totaling €4000 to Cara Cancer Care and to the Hospice was made on the night with proceeds from the Family Fun Day. Well done to all involved.
A Barn Dance will take place on Saturday, October 14th to mark the official opening of the walkway. Music by The Time Keepers. If you would like to assist in any way please contact any committee member. All welcome. If you’d like to help with the Barn Dance please contact Tracey or Donna.
We 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, or if you would like to participate in the cycle, please contact Joey Hoey.
NAOMH MONINNE
CELEBRATIONS continued over the last week after the club captured the Paddy Kelly Cup as senior county champions following their fantastic victory over St Fechins recently.
Preparations will now continue as they look ahead to their clash with Westmeath Intermediate champions Fr Daltons in the first round of the Leinster Junior Club Championship in Mullingar on Saturday October 14.
The club captured further silverware over the weekend when our minor team won the South Ulster Hurling League at the top three playoff finals held in Garvaghy on Saturday afternoon.
They suffered a 3-5 to 1-4 defeat to Eire Og (Tyrone) in their first match before going on to beat Lisbellaw by 6-7 to 3-4 later in the day. With all three teams winning one game a piece the title was determined on score difference with Moninne taking the
O’CONNELL’S
THE lotto numbers from 26th September were 3, 8, 10 & 30. There were two match-3 winners who each receive €100. The jackpot wasn’t won and remains at €20,000.
Bingo will continue in the clubrooms this Wednesday 4th October at 8pm, jackpot €1,000 in 48 numbers. Congratulations to the gentleman from Dunleer who won our previous jackpot of €5,300.
OLIVER PLUNKETTS
CONGRATS to Des McDonnell who organised the clean-up in St. Peters Cemetery last Saturday. It was very worthwhile.
Arrangements are being put in place for our special Celebratory Dinner dance to be held
ST MARY’S
WE are holding a fancy dress Hallowe’en Ball in Luna nightclub on Friday October 27th. Doors open at 9pm and tickets - priced €15 - are available from the club shop or Callaghans Butchers.
We have amazing prizes of three weekends away for the following categories - Best dressed male, best dress female and best dressed couple. This was an amazing night last year and the standard of fancy dress was unreal, so we hope so do better this time!
Numbers drawn in last week’s lotto were 2, 12, 27 and 28. The lucky dip winners were as follows: €50 Ray McCourt, €20 Maureen O’Neill, €20 Louise Duff and €20 Peader Fahy. This week’s jackpot will be €1,500.