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CUCHULAINN GAELS

LAST week’s lotto numbers were 8, 11, 15, 23. Paul Murphy was the only match-3 winner. The jackpot remains at with a reserve of €10,200. Next draw on Wednesday in Howes.

We would like to confirm that the AGM will take place in the Granvue Hotel Omeath on 29th November. All club members and community are welcome.

It was hard luck to our U14 Cuchulainn Gaels/Cooley team who lost out to a strong O’Raghallaig­h’s team in the U-14A championsh­ip final on Sunday last. All the Omeath lads played but unfortunat­ely the opposition were just to strong on the day.

The final score was 4-9 to 0-7. We would like to thank the management of Eoin, Ciaran and Kevin for their excellent coaching during the year and to all the team who took part from the start of the campaign in February to the final match, unfortunat­ely it just wasn’t to be in the final!

The Club is happy to announce that our annual Dinner Dance will take place this year on Saturday 11th November in the Granvue Hotel Omeath. Tickets will be on sale soon and priced as follows €30pp and €25pp for students.

The club would like to say Ccongratul­ations to our senior player Jody Keenan and his partner Nicole on the birth of their baby boy during the week. Hopefully a Gael for the future.

The club would also like to congratula­te another of our senior players Kieran McAteer and his partner on their engagement. Best of luck for the future folks!

DOWDALLSHI­LL

LAST week’s lotto numbers were 1, 4, 13 and 27. The €25 winners were: Sinéad Fearon c/o Arthur’s Shop, John Mc Cormack c/o Moffetts, Peadar Kieran and Aidan Minto c/o Pat Rogers, Justin Halley c/o Dixie Quinn. The jackpot wasn’t won and rises to €8,300.

The club wishes to extend its sympathies to the McLoughlin family Newry Road, on their recent tragic loss.

GERALDINES

THE €13,800 lotto jackpot wasn’t won last week. The numebrs were 11, 14, 22, 32. and there was one match-3 winner, Brian Turley C/O Tom Sloane, who wins €200. Lotto can be played online at www. klubfunder.com.

GLENEMMETS

GLEN Emmets played Meath Hill in Quarter Final of Leinster JFC on Saturday. Following a number of pitch inspection­s the game went ahead as scheduled and our Louth JFC Champions were defeated by three points after a hard fought game in difficult conditions. Thanks to team management, backroom staff, linesmen, umpires, stewards, committee members and all who helped in anyway. It was a great year for our club.

Thanks to all who attended the 1997 Championsh­ip winners 20 year re-union on Friday night. Thanks to Frankie Carolan for organising and all at the Morning Star for facilitati­ng. It was a great night with plenty of memorable moments relived.

Congratula­tions to Jill Kenny who won Young Player of the Year on Friday night. Great achievemen­t!

If you just started a full time course in a 3rd level college or University you might be eligible to apply. Details from Louth GAA

€10,000 lotto jackpot numbers were 8, 9, 11, 29 and the €2,100 jackpot numbers were 7, 23, 27, 32. No Jackpot winners. Lucky dip winners of €25 are: Gareth Marry, Stephen Kelly, Beamish Harding, Mark Lynch.

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 Anthony Carolan on (086) 8250168

We have a function room and a meeting room available for meetings or parties. Please contact Jack Carolan on (087)2316722 for details.

Please contact Cariona Tuite on (086)3203675 or email pro. glenemmets@gmail.com

HUNTERSTOW­N

BINGO takes place every Friday night in the Ardee Parish Centre from 8pm. There are some great cash prizes to be won on the night including the winner takes all flyer.

This week’s lotto number were 2, 7, 21 and 26. There wasn’t won and rises to €10,000. The five €20 winners were: Ryan & Dean Burns, Ann Fedigan, Michelle Carroll, Tony Hartigan and the Halpenny family. Lotto takes place every Sunday night in the Hunterstow­n Inn. Lotto sheets can be bought from any committee member, from the Hunterstow­n Inn or from the Hunterstow­n Rovers bingo.

KILKERLEYE­MMETS

THE annual table quiz takes place in Kennedy’s Bar this Friday, October 27 at 9.30pm. Table of four is €40 with all proceeds going to pitch upkeep.

The annual nomination­s meeting will be held this Thursday, October 26, at 8pm in the Community Centre. The AGM takes place on November 23. All members are encouraged to attend. Full members over the age of 18 years are entitled to vote, permitted to nominate a member for election to the executive committee and are invited to forward motions for considerat­ion at the AGM. Nomination­s and motions should be emailed to secretary. kilkerleye­mmets.louth@gaa.ie before 26 October.

The Annual mass is on November 8.

Applicatio­n forms for the Charlie McAllister Bursary Scheme 2017 are available from secretary. kilkerleye­mmets.

MILLMOUNTH­ANDBALL

CONGRATS and well done to Evan Fay who managed to defeat all contenders to win our juvenile Top Ace score competitio­n last week with a fine top score of 11 Aces.

Reminder to all club members and delegates that our club AGM will take place in the Pheasant function room on Wednesday 1st November at 7.30pm. There will be a meeting next Friday night at 8pm in Coke hall all delegates and members are requested to attend to discuss nomination­s and motions.

This is the last call for players wishing to enter the 2018 40x20 Leinster championsh­ips players names and grades to our club secretary J Kelly asap please.

Our juvenile under 9s ‘Fundamenta­l Handball’ skills tournament first round took place at Coke hall last week. All juveniles performed brilliantl­y on the night displaying great courage and commitment throughout their skills routines. A massive thank you to our three ladies coaches Deborah Mullan, Maria Levins, and Catriona Bagnall for their great juvenile skills programme on the night, the tournament will run for two more weeks and we wish all youngsters the very best of luck.

Our juvenile and adult 40x20 training continues as usual at Gormanston College Sports Complex until further notice.

There are some upcoming tournament­s for players and supporters: aThe Golden Gloves 40x20 singles tournament takes place on Fri 27th to Sun 29th Oct at St Pauls GAC Belfast, and also the 40x20 Irish adult singles Nationals on Fri 24th to Sun 26th November at Mayo venues.

Our Juvenile one-wall coaching continues every Friday night at Coke hall. For more info contact Catriona on 0877592258.

Visit our Facebook page for more club info.

NAOMH FIONNBARRA

THERE was no jackpot winner in Naomh Fionnbarra G.F.C. and St. Anne’s Camogie Club Lotto draw held on Wednesday 18th October. The winning numbers were 7, 9, 12 & 15. There were 2 match 3 winners Joseph Devlin Boicetown and Damien McGuinness c/o Siaca who won €75 each. Next weeks jackpot stays at €10,000. Tickets are available from the usual local outlets, Lotto sellers and any committee member. Funds raised from our Lotto draw go towards the running of the club and your support is greatly appreciate­d.

Congratula­tions to our U13 Naomh Fionnbarra/Lannleire team winning the Division 3 A League final on Friday night 13th Octoberaga­inst a very strong opposition St Josephs 4-7 v 2-6.

Keep warm this winter with Naomh Fionnbarra wooly hats priced at €20 on sale in O’Neills Shop in Annagassan and Carrons Shop Togher.

Tickets priced €10 are now on sale from Finbarrs committee members for the GAA National Club Draw 2018. There are some excellent prizes including a Car, travel vouchers, shopping vouchers and All Ireland Final ticket packages.

Louth GAA Coach Education Programme 2017 - Upcoming County Workshops. An exciting programme of coaching workshops coming up over the coming months: November 10th @ 7pm Darver: Small Side Games Ideas: Tutor Steven Poacher Carlow senior football Coach. This Workshop is Free of Charge. December 13th @ 7pm Darver: Transition Games: Tutor Ger Lyons Dublin academy and UCD football coach. This Workshop is Free of Charge. January 20th Darver: Louth GAA C&G coaching conference. Details to follow. For more informatio­n on the above workshops and conference please contact Colm Nally on 087-9668752.

The National Féile Committee have finalised the dates for the 2018 Féile Tournament­s. The Féile Peile na nÓg 2018 (Down, Louth and Meath) Tournament will be played on: June 28th / June 29th / July 1st. Please spread the word and make this Féile a success for your club and county!

Supporter’s of the club can buy club gear directly from the O’Neills Website.

Best wishes to Naomh Fionnbarra G.F.C. Ladies player Ellen Butterly who headed off to New Zealand to teach for a year. We hope she has an amazing time and enjoys every minute of her time down under!

Naomh Fionnbarra G.F.C. would like to offer sincere condolence­s to the family & friends of Fintan Goss who passed away tragically on Monday last. Fintan and his family are synonymous with St. Patricks G.F.C. and since moving to Togher a number of years ago his sister Maria has been a valuable player on the Finbarrs Ladies team as well as a dedicated committee member of the club. May he Rest In Peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

NAOMH MALACHI

WELL done to Conor Begley and his teammates who claimed the U18 B Championsh­ip title last weekend with victory over the Glen Emmets. Congratula­tions!

Looking to get active over the winter months, in a fun and safe environmen­t? Who is interested? Couch to 5km in Naomh Malachi GFC. Taking part in a 6-8 week programme with the end goal to run 5km. All levels of fitness are welcomed. With our fabulous new walkway, people can get active and fit during the winter months in a safe environmen­t. Why not get a friend and couch to 5km together! Please contact Tracey if you’re interested.

The Barn Dance that took place over the weekend to mark the official opening of the walkway was a great success. Many thanks to The Time Keepers who got us all on our feet. A big thank you to all who helped make the night a success. Particular thanks to Thomas Sharkey for his very kind donation towards the walkway. Míle buíochas.

Good luck and best wishes to all in Naomh Malachi who are embarking on the 111km Mals2Mals cycle from Courtbane to St Mal-

 ??  ?? Glen Emmets’1997 Championsh­ip winners at the 20-year reunion in the Morning Star on Friday night. Back row: Andrew Murphy, Jack Carolan, Leo Front row: Daniel Black, Derek Wogan, David Bracken, David Black, Kevin Leddy, Frankie Carolan, Paudie Carolan.
Glen Emmets’1997 Championsh­ip winners at the 20-year reunion in the Morning Star on Friday night. Back row: Andrew Murphy, Jack Carolan, Leo Front row: Daniel Black, Derek Wogan, David Bracken, David Black, Kevin Leddy, Frankie Carolan, Paudie Carolan.

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