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MILLMOUNTHANDBALL
CONGRATS and very well done to young clubman John Brady who managed to defeat all contenders in our juvenile top ace score competition with a fine top score of 12 aces, any club players wishing to enter the top ace competition should please give their names to Niall Farrell.
Our juvenile under 9s ‘ fundamental handball’ skills tournament for boys and girls will now start on Friday 28th September. Players will be tested on an array of skills and we would like to wish all juveniles the very best of luck.
The club are delighted to hear that clubman John Kelly was appointed by GAA handball CCC to officiate the men’s senior 60x30 softball singles semi-final match between E Kennedy from Dublin and G Mc Connell from Meath at Croke Park handball centre last Saturday.
Club players and supporters wishing to go to the All-Ireland 60x30 softball singles finals at coke park on Saturday 29th September should contact our club secretary asap to book their tickets please.
Our juvenile coaching at Gormanston college sports complex continues every Wednesday night transport departs from the pheasant car park at 6pm. Coaching continues as usual for boys and girls every Friday night 6.30pm to 7.30pm at coke hall.
The cost is €2 each. For more information please contact catriona on 0877592286. Check out our Facebook page for more club info and updates.
NEWTOWN BLUES
WELL done to the senior men’s team who will play the Dreadnots in the championship semi-final.
Newtown Blues would like to extend its sympathies to the family and friends of the Nolan family, Brodigan family and McManus family. May they all Rest In Peace.
A huge thanks to all those who came down the field on Saturday morning for our final nursery training sessions, and also huge thanks to our coaches who give up so much of their time throughout the whole year.
Numbers drawn in last week’s lotto were 3, 22, 23, 25, the €25 winners were Betty Tiernan, Claire Kelly, Tom Carr, Phyllis Leech and G Heeney and this Tuesday’s jackpot stands at €5,000.
Fixtures:
Wed - U-16 Boys FC semi-final v N Fionnbarra/Lannleire, 7.30pm home; U-16 Girls Shield semi-final v St Patrick’s, home (time TBC). Thurs - U-12 Girls v Geraldines, 6.45pm home. Fri - U-11 Boys & Girls v Kilkerley/N Malachi, 7pm home; U-15 Boys v N Mairtin, 6.30pm home. Sat - U-8 & U-10 Girls All-County Blitz, 10am in the Blues; U-12 Girls in Patsy Thornton semi-final, time TBC in the Blues; Minor Championship semi-final v O Raghallaigh’s or St Joseph’s, 4pm away in Castlebellingham. Sun - Senior Ladies C’ship semi-final v Geraldines, time & venue TBC. Mon - U-15 Boys v Oliver Plunkett’s, 6.30pm home. hoped to announce the Official Opening event details shortly.
The jackpot was not won in this weeks Lotto and it now stands at €6,350. The numbers drawn were 4, 14, 16 and 24. The five €20 quick-pick winners were \\ kevin Dunne, B & P Connor, Mary Murtagh, Gillian Black and Sarah Reilly.
The club offers sincere sympathy to the Brodigan Family on the death of Tommie Brodigan recently.
O RAGHALLAIGH’S
THIS Friday our U-16s play against Cooley Kickhams in Darver in the U-16 A Championship semi-final. Throw-in is at 8.30pm.
On Thursday our U-15 team face off against Mattock Rangers / Hunterstown Rovers away from home. Throw in is at 6.30pm.
Our U-13s play Dreadnots away from home on Thursday at 6.30pm.
Congratulations to the O Raghallaigh’s/Oliver Plunkett’s ladies team on being crowned winners of the Louth Junior Championship.
The O Raghallaigh’s had the pleasure of hosting the last Under-7 Regional Blitz of the season, with teams from Mattock Rangers, Naomh Malachi and John Mitchel’s attending.
Our young team did our club proud, with each player demonstrating great passion, teamwork and individual skill from the very first whistle to the very last. A huge thank-you to the families of all our players for their support.
Training for the Under-7s continues, weather permitting, until the end of September.
The O Raghallaigh’s Academy finished up training last Saturday week and there was a fantastic turnout, with fun, games and treats galore. Big thank you to the parents who brought our young gaels to training each week.
Well done to the academy players who all made great progress throughout the season, and a big shout-out to our academy coaches who gave up their time every Saturday.
Numbers drawn in the club lotto last week were 5, 9, 11 & 14 and the lucky dip winners were Lily Byrne, June Morgan, Damien Boyle and Jenny Rogan. The previous week’s winners were Paddy Carr, June Morgan, Ciaran Brassi l and Davan Finnegan. The jackpot now stands at €11,250.
Our clubhouse bar is now hosting a weekly bingo night on Tuesdays, kicking off at 9.30pm. Make sure to come along.
To book our function room please contact the clubhouse on 041-9837132 after 5pm daily. NEARY c/o self.
The club has launched a fabulous draw which will take place on Sunday 8th December in the clubrooms. One lucky winner will be the proud owner of a lovely KIA Stonic car. We have many more great prizes up for grabs such as a Mediterranean Cruise. Tickets are €50 each payable by cash, bank transfer or even five monthly payments of €10 per month from any committee member.
ST NICHOLAS
OUR ‘Field of Dreams’ Car Raffle is now up and running. Tickets can be bought online at StNicholasGFC.com, from committee members or locations about the town. This is your chance to win a new 191 FIAT 500x for just €20. Check the website for all the other great prizes.
Congratulations to our U-16 team who narrowly beat the Plunkett’s in the league final on Saturday. This is only the start for this group of lads.
Numbers drawn in last Tuesday’s lotto were 2, 10, 15, 22 and there was one match-three winner of €150, Patsy Rice from Ballsgrove. The jackpot for this week’s draw is €2,720.
Please continue to support our lotto. Tickets can be purchased at Centras in Ballsgrove and the Rathmullen Road each Saturday from 9am until 1pm and you can also purchase a ticket for our raffle there.
Our U-16s/Minors training continues on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and our Nursery - up to U-12s - train in the field from 6.30 this Wednesday evening. This will be the last training session for the year, so let’s get everyone up and finish strong.
Keep an eye on our Facebook and website for more info.
ST PATRICK’S
THERE was no winner of the lotto jackpot of €5,000 when the draw took place in the complex on Thursday the 13th of September last. The numbers drawn were 4, 8, 17 and 22. There were 4 match 3 winners. Paul Gibney c/o Mary O Connor, John Duffy Cherrymount, Rosemary Malone c/o Eamon McCann and Maria White Bellurgan. Next weeks jackpot is €5,200 and tickets can be purchased from local shops committee members and on-line.
Set dancing classes resume in the complex this Wednesday night the 19th of September from 8.30-10pm.
SEAN O’MAHONY’S
THE Sean O’Mahony’s Senior team were very unlucky to exit the Louth Senior championship by the narrowest of margins to the Pats, in a tense encounter on Sunday evening on Ecco Road.
On Thursday night in Clogherhead Junior Team got through to the Junior 2B Championship final,in the end by the skin of their teeth in a game which they had dominated throughout but only led by a single point at the final whistle. Team and scorers: Liam Clarke, Robbie Galligan, Alan Waters, David Durin, Kevin Quinn, Colm Finan, Robbie Clarke, David Crawlwy, Sean Murphy 0-1, Brendan Traynor 0-6(1 free), Niall McLoughlin 0-1, Gary Mulligan 0-2, Eoin Hanratty, Liam Byrne 1-0, David Dowling 0-1. Subs used: Brendan Nordon, Eoin Farrell, Liam mcKenny, Mark White, Fearghal McDomhnaill.
The club held a very successful Open Air Movie night, last Saturday week on the Point Road, featuring the iconic movie Dirty Dancing. Despite the rainfall that fell during the afternoon, which cleared just before the DJ commenced, a good crowd still showed up and enjoyed a very enjoyable night. There was a fantastic party atmosphere among those seated on the pitch, with the highlight for many being the surprise fireworks display at the end of the movie. Well done to all who worked so hard to bring it all together on the night.