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JOHN MITCHEL’S
NUMBERS drawn in last Tuesday’’s lotto were 4, 8, 14, 23 and the five €20 winners were Marion McCormack (c/o P Kane), Ita Bradley and Brenda Carroll (both c/o J Sweeney), Cathal O’Brien (c/o J Matthews) and Alan Reilly. The jackpot now stands at €7,300.
John Mitchel’s are delighted to announce that we are hosting a show by the online celebrity ‘Rory’s Stories’ in the Nuremore Hotel, Carrickmacross, on Saturday December 8th at 9pm.
Rory has over half a million followers online and will also be signing copies of his new book. Tickets are €20 and are available online at our club events section on the John Mitchels page of locallotto.ie, from any committee member or player or by contacting 087-6962295.
John Mitchel’s are commencing the process of developing our facilities with an indoor playing hall, dressing rooms etc. We will be running various fund-raising events and would urge everyone to come on board and support these efforts as the whole community will benefit from this development.
John Mitchel’s are looking for Male players born in 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 etc as part of our player development. If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact our coaching officer on 087-6962295. Contact Frieda on 087-6962295 to let us know you are interested in signing up for the John Mitchel’s ladies team.
There is a brilliant new range of club clothing and gear available from our online shop through O’Neills.com. The link is available from our Facebook or Twitter pages.
John Mitchel’s would like to extend our deepest sympathies to our club sponsor Adrian Landy on the passing of his father Peter. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
MILLMOUNT HANDBALL
THE club will hold its AGM on Wednesday 24th October at 7pm in the pheasant function room all delegates and players are requested to attend.
Congrats to Georgia Feeley who defeated a strong field of contenders to win our juvenile top ace score competition with a fine top score of 14 aces well done.
The All-Ireland 60x30 softball doubles finals will take place next Saturday at croke park handball centre. Club players and supporters wishing to attend the finals should contact our club secretary asap to book their tickets, adults cost €20, juveniles oap €10.
The lucky winner of our €50 club lottery bonus ball draw last week was David Farrelly.
Our club fundraising clothing appeal is going very if you have any unwanted coats, belts, handbags, shoes etc please bring them along to coke community hall reception or you can contact Maria 0879821594 on to arrange for collection thank you.
Club players and supporters wishing to purchase new 40x20 handballs for their training can do so by contacting our club secretary the cost is €7 each.
Our juvenile handball coaching for boys and girls continues every Friday night 6.30pm to 7.30pm. The cost is €2 each. Newcomers are welcome and can register at reception. For more information please contact catriona on 0877592258. Check out our Facebook page for more club info and updates.
NAOMH FIONNBARRA
NUMBERS drawn in last Wednesday’s lotto were 7, 8, 12 & 26. There were two match-three winners of €75 each - Gerard & Patricia Sheridan, Drumcar; and Marylin Matthews, Ardsallon. The jackpot stays at €10,000. Tickets are available from the usual local outlets, Lotto sellers and committee members.
Intermediate team manager Paddy White has stepped down after a two-year spell. Under his tenure the team reached two IFC semi finals and two league playoff semis and were unlucky not to progress further.
Naomh Fionnbarra GFC would like to thank Paddy and the team selectors for the commitment and effort they gave. Paddy had a very positive influence on the team and was a pleasure to work with, and we wish him every success in the future.
Naomh Fionnbarra have now begun the process of putting a new Intermediate management team in place for 2019. If interested please contact a club committee member.
Naomh Fionnbarra are holding a Halloween Junior Disco in Dillonstown Hall this Friday. It’s Fancy Dress, with prizes for the best dressed and a tuck shop. All proceeds are in aid of Lip Sync.
Naomh Fionnbarra GFC and St. Anne’s Camogie Club are hosting their Lip Sync battle fund-raising event on Saturday 29th December at CityNorth Hotel which promises to be the event of the year. The main sponsor for the event - Connect Credit Union - is now on board.
Please support this event whatever way you can.
Supporters of the club can buy club gear directly from the O’Neills website.
NEWTOWN BLUES
in NUMBERS drawn in last week’s lotto were 8, 12, 16, 28, the €25 winners were Breda Montague, JC, Ciaran Judge jnr. AH and Bobby & Rusty. This Tuesday’s jackpot stands at €5,500.
Thanks to our senior men’s team who took some time out of their Championship Final match preparations to have a bit of fun with the young players. The younger members were keen to show off the silverware they’ve won this year to the senior team.
A massive thanks to Kieran Carr who is unbelievable in capturing these special moments for our members.
Well done to the U-15 boys who finished off the season with a draw away in Dromiskin. Yet again it was a game of two halves where we woke up in the second period and played much better as a team. It finished Newtown Blues 3-6 St Joseph’s 2-9.
Hard luck to the ladies who lost out to a nippy Clans side in the Division 3 League Final. A special note of thanks to Sarah who really carried the girls with some great scores.
Attention college students. The 2018/19 Charlie McAllister Bursary award applications are now open. Good luck to all. The closing date for completed applications is October 28th and all details are on our Facebook page.
The Newtown Blues would like to offer its condolences to the family and friends of the Donohoe family. May they Rest in Peace.
O’CONNELL’S
THE lotto numbers drawn on Tuesday 16th October were 4, 12, 18, 31. There were four match-3 winners who receive €50. The jackpot wasn’t won and rises to €6,600.
Bingo will continue in the clubrooms this Wednesday 24th October at 8pm, jackpot €6,400 in 48 numbers.
There will social dancing in our clubrooms on Bank Holiday Monday 29th October from 9.00pm, music by Declan Aungier, admission €10 and refreshments will be served.
ST BRIDE’S
THE lotto numbers drawn on 15th October were 4, 5, 12, 13. There were three match-3 wnners who receive €70 each: Joe Arrowsmith, Patsy Clarke and Ray Kelly. The jackpot wasn’t won and rises to €3,400. 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
Applications for the Louth GAA Charlie McAlester Bursary Scheme in memory of the late Charlie McAlester are now being taken. Please forward applications to Fra Kieran, Runaí Coiste Chontae Lú, 79 Willow Grove, Carrickmacross Road, Dundalk.
ST NICHOLAS
OUR Field of Dreams Car Raffle is up and running and tickets can be bought online at StNicholasGFC. com, from committee members or locations about the town. This is your chance to win a new a 191 Fiat 500x for just €20. Check the website for all the other great prizes.
A big thank-you to everyone that purchased a ticket so far. The money raised is going to help build a new clubhouse and help develop the grounds.
Numbers drawn in last week’s lotto were 7, 11, 22, 28 and there were two match-three winners of €75 each - Karen Coogan (Rathmullen Park) and C & P Plunkett (c/o F McCarthy). The previous week’s five €30 winners were Alana Clarke (c/o Pat Nicks), Pat Wogan (c/o Thatch), Terry Touhy (c/o M Murphy), J Hynes (c/o M Mohan) and Noeleen O’Brien (Rathmullen Pk).
This week’s jackpot stands at €3,020 and lotto tickets can 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. Keep an eye out for a closer look at the Fiat 500x which will be at both these locations.
Keep an eye on our Facebook and website for more info.
ST PATRICK’S
THERE was no winner of the lotto jackpot of €6,000 when the draw took place in the complex on Thursday night the 18th of October last. The numbers drawn were 2, 4, 14 and 28. There were 2 match 3 winners Ciaran Finnegan c/o Joe Finnegan and Tony Gaskin c/o Mary Campbell. Next weeks jackpot is €6,200 and tickets can be purchased from local shops committee members and on-line.
SEAN O’AMHONY’S
THE Sean O’Mahony’s/Na Piarsaigh/Dowdallshill U15’s had a super victory over Naomh Fionnbarra/Lannleire in the U15 semi final on Monday evening on the Point Road, on a final scoreline of 5-8 to 2-7. The Dundalk side got off to good start in the first half with Scott Hearty notching a hatrick to help them to a 3-5 to 3 point interval lead. Further second half goals from Ciaran Redmond and substitute Brendan Waiharo helped the home side to a 10 point victory. Hopefully we will have a big crowd in Darver next Monday night at 7.30 for the final against the Wolfe Tones. It was great to see Oisin Breen make his comeback off the bench, returning after breaking his arm at county training during the summer. Team & Scorers: Emmett O’Hanrahan, Steven McCormack, Callum Smith, Dillon O’Neill, Cian Jeffers, Donal McGuinness, Sean Cassidy 0-2, Tiernan Cassidy, Scott Hearty 3-1, Robert Mccaughey 0-1, Cathal Bradley 0-3(1Free), Tiernan Watters, Sam Malone, Sean Connolly, Ciaran Redmond 1-1. Subs Used: James Carroll, Davidos Vacialikus, Brendan Waiharo 1-0, Daniel Duffy, Fionn Tipping, Oisin Breen.
Hopefully we will have a big crowd in Darver next Monday night at 7.30 for the final against the Wolfe Tones.
Preperation are underway for the screening of the movie Hocus Pocus, for our Halloween movie Night on Oct 29th, the Bank Holiday Monday, on the SOM pitch at 6pm. Prizes for kids in best Halloween costumes. ADM €5 only, pay on entry on the night at the gate.
WOLFE TONES
NUMBERS drawn in last Thursday’s lotto were 15, 16, 20, 28 and the three €20 winners were Ben & Oisin McKenna, Tony McGuinness and Mary Goulding. This week’s jackpot stands at €2,930.
A big thank-you to Gerry’s Fresh Foods, Bryanstown, who invited our U-12 Shield winners in and gave them some yummy treats to celebrate. Thanks Martina and Gerry - and remember to shop local, guys.
Huge congratulations to the girls of St Marys Parish Primary School who won the Cumman na Mbunscol Corn Oriel Championship. It was a super effort by all and well done Mr Hanlon and Ms Redden.
Don’t forget you can become an official horse owner at our Race Night on 16th November. This is especially easy for any of our club members who are currently abroad. You can now do your bit for the Wolfe Tones and give back to your club, even if you are half the world away. Every little helps.