Blackwater
GAA NOTES
The Coiste na nÓg reported that the underage section of the club is in a healthy state going forward into 2019 with a total of 16 people attending. First Joe Cullen addressed the members, the chairman thanked a number of helpers, the coaches, the adult club and of course Noleen and Michelle. He stated that he had overall two proud days this year, the minors reaching the under-17 county semi-final and the grand opening of the indoor arena.
The secretary Michelle Curran also thanked everyone for their help while Noleen Murphy reported that the finances are in a healthy state going forward with a number of good fundraisers during the year which were well supported. Each of the underage managers summarised their year with some bright points. The under-nines had a very successful year winning all their tournaments bar one while there is a large group of about 24 to 25 boys all playing which is brilliant to see. Also Pad O’Connor gave a very successful review of the minors who had a brilliant year, just falling short while they still have the George O’Connor Hurling final to look forward to.
Finally the nominations with most of the top table staying on for a further year. Chair. : Joe Cullen returned. Assistant chairman: John Whelan secretary: Michelle Curran returned. Assistant secretary: Karen O’Connor returned. Treasurer: Noleen Murphy returned. Assistant treasurer: Catherine Cullen returned. County Board Rep: John Whelan. Children’s Officer: TBC. Under-17 Hurling/Football: Manager Brian Curran, selectors Declan O’Leary, Joe Cullen, Jonathan Mooney. under-15 Hurling/Football: Manager Pad O’Connor, Selectors Dessie O’Brien, Pádraig Lambert. under-13 Hurling/Football; John Whelan, John Byrne. under-11 Hurling/Football: TBC. under-nine Hurling/Football Seán Doyle, Keith Barrett, others to be confirmed. under-seven Hurling/ Football: Brian Redmond. Nursery: Brian Curran, Larry Kelly, Joe Walsh, Sharon Wallace, others tbc.
In last week’s lotto, numbers drawn were 3, 8, 9 and 27 and the bonus 23. The lucky-dip winners were Paul O’Brien, Evie Buckley, Eileen Frayne, Betty Sutton, Paddy Murphy, Ballyconnigar and the seller’s prize John O’Reilly.
St Brigid’s Blackwater Adult club annual general meeting will take place this Friday evening at 8.30 p.m. in Levers Bar, Blackwater. A chance to voice your opinion on next season for the green and gold.
The answer to last week’s question was Eddie Rowe, he scored two goals against Clongeen in 2004 in a hurling league final which even though both were probably inside the small rectangular area but the referee allowed both goals due to the fact that there was no square marked out. This week’s question, who scored the last minute goal in the 1975 Junior County Final victory against St Patrick’s?
LOCAL ARCHERY CLUB
Phoenix Archers are an archery club shooting under the governing body Archery Ireland. We are open to new members from 8 years old to 100 years young. Archery is a fun challenging sport for all ages and abilities. We have fully qualified coaches to help get you started. We shoot both indoors and outdoors for training and competitions.
Our current indoor venue is based in Ballymurn Hall. We train on Tuesdays and Saturdays. If you are interested in learning more or would like to come along and see what it’s all about please contact Paddy Murphy, Ballymurn on 086 846 3576 or email at phoenixarchers2018@gmail.com . We are also on Facebook.
MONSTER BINGO
There will be a Monster Bingo game in the community centre in Oulart on Sunday, December 16, at 8 p.m. with over €1,000 in prizes on offer. As it’s near Christmas, there will also be ‘sit-beside’ prizes and spot prizes on offer to add to the excitement.