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our opponents in a repeat of the 2016 decider. We beat St Fechins by three points earlier in the competition but that will count for little on Sunday. The venue is Dunleer and we hope all our supporters turn out in force to cheer on the lads.
Saturday sees our club host the annual U11 McCreesh Shield. Throw in is 3pm and we wish all competing teams the very best of luck.
Our U16s play their final group match against Kevins/ Mattock this Tuesday in Knockbridge while on Wednesday our U8 hurlers travel to Darver to play inthe Wintwr street league. skills. The competition wìll run for four weeks and we would like to wish all juveniles the very best of luck.
Our juvenile handball coaching for boys and girls continues every Friday 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Newcomers are welcome and can register at reception cost is €2 each. For more information please contact Catriona on 0877592258.
Check out our Facebook page for more club info and updates.
NEWTOWN BLUES
WELL done to our U-16 boys who now progress to the B Championship Final following a great win over Naomh Fionnbarra/Lannliere. There were great scores from both teams on a windy night, but the Blues started strong and stayed ahead to leave the opposition chasing the game. We play Wolfe Tones in the final this Friday at 8.30pm in Darver.
Hard luck to our senior ladies who went out of the championship against Geraldines 3-14 to 0-6. Congratulations to the Geraldines on reaching the final.
Well done to our U-12 girls who took on Geraldines on Thursday night at home in their last group game of the championship.
A win would have secured them a place in the semi-final, but unluckily our girls finished short by two points at the final whistle - 0-9 to 1-4. Still, they walked off with their heads held high as they emptied the tank for the four quarters. They finished tied in second place in their group and missed out on a semi-final spot on points difference, a similar position to our U-16 girls.
Hard luck ladies. Your parents, mentors and fellow club members are delighted with your efforts - real team spirit and sportsmanship at all times.
All wasn’t lost as we played in an U-12 Patsy Thornton Memorial Cup semi-final on Saturday in the Blues where we faced neighbours St Fechin’s. In the other semi-final, also in the Blues, Geraldines took on Wolfe Tones.The final will be played next week between St Fechin’s and Wolfe Tones.
Well done to all involved in what was a great morning, thanks to all who helped in any way and also a huge thanks to the Thornton family. It was a great way to remember Patsy.
Last week’s lotto numbers were 3, 6, 10, 22, the €25 winners were Margaret Dyas, K Tormey, Dave Dalton, Matt Murphy and Sheila Martin and the jackpot for this Tuesday’s draw will be €5,100.
The Newtown Blues would like to extend their sympathies to the family and friends of the Cranny family. May they Rest in Peace.
This week’s fixtures: Tues - U13 Boys v Dreadnots, 6.30pm away. Fri - U-16 Boys Championship Final v Wolfe Tones, 8.30pm away in Darver. Sat - Trent Latham Memorial U-11 Festival of Football. Sun - Senior men v Dreadnots, Anchor Tours SFC semi-final, 5.15pm in The Gaelic Grounds.
O’CONNELLS
THE lotto numbers drawn on 18th September were 1, 13, 15, 23. Two match-3 winners each receive €100. The jackpot wasn’t won and rises to €5,800.
Bingo continues in the clubrooms this Wednesday 26th September at 8pm, jackpot €6,000 in 48 numbers.
OLIVER PLUNKETTS
OUR annual Flag Day takes place next Friday and all members and players who can are expected to lend a hand on the day. This is an opportunity to let the public know what we stand for and the programme we offer the children and the community in general. Do your bit and give an hour or two! Contact Tomás (087-2550665) with offer of help.
The girls teams both under 14 and under 16 are doing us proud as well as our boys under 12 , 13 and 14 who have performed so brilliantly these past weeks . Well done boys and girls and a big thanks to their mentors.
The “Buy-a-Brick” Campaign is going well. Supporters are reminded to forward their contributions as early as convenient as we have reached that stage of the campaign by contacting any member of the committee or lodging directly into our account.
The Lotto jackpot has not being won this week and stands at €6,400. The numbers drawn were 5, 13, 19 and 24. The five €20 quick-pick winners were Orlaith and Katie, Sarah Reilly, Katie Farrell, Brendan Matthews and Johnnie Farrell. Lotto can be played by purchasing an envelope from usual outlets or at Clubhouse or by playing online.
ST NICHOLAS
OUR ‘Field of Dreams’ Car Raffle is now up and running. Tickets can be bought online at StNicholasGFC.com, from a committee members or at 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.
Numbers drawn in last Tuesday’s lotto were 2, 13, 19, 26 and the five €30 winners wee Gerry McKeown (c/o Nicks), Aiden Gibney (Hillview), Dylan Walsh (Thatch), S O’Brien (Ballsgrove) and Lily Cawley (c/o M Reynolds). This week’s jackpot stands at €2,780.
Please continue to support our lotto which can also be purchased at Centras in Ballsgrove and the Rathmullen Road each Saturday from 9am until 1pm. You can also purchase a ticket for our raffle there.
Our U-16s/Minors training continues on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Our Nursery - up to U-12s - finished up in the field last week to great success. We would like to thank all the coaches and the parents for the hard work and effort during the year. We will be taking a break for a week or so before going indoors.
Keep an eye on our Facebook and website for more info.
ST BRIDE’S
THE lotto numbers drawn on 17th September were 1, 6, 7, 11. Two match three winners receive €100 each: Pat Mackin and Martin Travers. The jackpot wasn’t won and rises to €2,400. Tickets on sale (€2) from Mac Namee’s Bar, Mc Guinness’s Bar Dundalk, Mc Keown’s Bar Dundalk, Giovanni’s Chipper, Today Knockbridge, Cluskey’s Bar, Finnegan’s Foodstore Louth, Harrys Bar Dundalk, Copper Kettle Dundalk, any Committee Member/Player or play online at www.stbridesgfc. com
ST JOSEPH’S
THE lotto numbers drawn out the week before last were 4, 13, 14, 26. The €50 winners were: Eileen Cummings c/o Gerry Kinahan, Peter O’Connor c/o Ollie Corrigan, Rosemany McElroy c/o Tony Doherty.