Clonegal-Kildavin

GAA LOTTO – 20TH ANNIVERSARY

On Sunday, February 17, Kildavin-Clonegal GAA lotto club celebrated its 20th Anniversary in Dunne’s Lounge, Clonegal. Over the last 20 years, nearly half a million euro was brought in for both Kildavin GAA club and the Ben Mulhall Park, ‘this is a great contribution to both clubs’, said PJ Kavanagh, committee member. P.J thanked all who supported the lotto throughout the years, ‘without your support, the lotto would not exist’. Big thank you to the men and women for their hard work down through the years. Thank you to Johnny Dunne and P.J Conway, who have been involved since day one and to our deceased committee members, Fr Billy Murphy, Jim Treacy and Eamonn Whelan, who are no longer with us. In his final speech, PJ ended the night with a toast ‘here is to another 20 years’. To mark this special occasion, there was finger food and celebration cake.

There was no winner of the Kildavin-Clonegal GAA lotto. Numbers drawn were 01, 03, 11 and 13. Winners that matched three were, Annie Melay, Brady’s Cross, Laurence Lennon, Kildavin, Phil Kenny, Clonogan, Agnes Byrne, Craan, Steve c/o Steve Coleman, Susie McNally, Clonegal and Ray Treacy, Craanmore. The next draw will take place in Osborne’s Lounge, Clonegal on Sunday, March 3, a jackpot worth €8,000.

GAELIC4GIRLS

Kildavin-Clonegal Ladies’ Gaelic Football club are delighted to announce details of an exciting new programme called Gaelic4Girls that is commencing on Sunday, March 3. Gaelic4Girls is initially an eight-week programme aimed at increasing participation in Ladies’ Gaelic Football. The programme targets girls aged between 8 and 12 years who are not currently registered with a Ladies’ Gaelic Football Club. In his case, because this is a new club, it is open to all girls, between eight to 12 years of age, whether they have already registered with the club or not.

Gaelic4Girls focuses on fun and participation, allowing girls to get an introduction to Ladies’ Gaelic Football in a non-competitive environment. It will be held in Spellman Park, Kildavin every Sunday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. under-nine and 6-7 under-10-14. On completion of the programme, participants are presented with certificate and Jersey for their participation. Following the eight weeks, the girls will be encouraged to register with our Ladies’ Football club, and those that do will be integrated into the existing teams. A Mini Blitz will also be held with another Gaelic4Girls site during the eight weeks and this is a major highlight of the programme.

This is the first Gaelic4Girls programme to be held in the area and all girls from Kildavin, Clonegal and the surrounding areas are encouraged to attend and learn the basic skills of Ladies’ Gaelic Football. This is a great way to make new friends and learn a new sport. The cost for the entire programme is only €10. For more information, please contact Sarah Kirwan at 087 2823110.

COMMUNITY GAMES

Athletics training will return for under-10 to under-16 on Tuesday (today), February 26 in Ardattin Sports field at 7 p.m. Training will return for under-six and under-eight on Tuesday, March 26. Please note; Athletic County finals will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 23.

The Art Area Finals will take place on Saturday, March 2, in the Spellman Hall, Kildavin. Registration at 1.30 p.m. and competition from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The County Finals will take place on Saturday, March 23, in Ballon Community Centre.

The County Gymnastics finals will take place on Friday, March 5. Anyone interested or for more information, please contact Deirdre Byrne at 087 1171881 or Alison Sheehan at 087 2656796 by Thursday, February 28.

Slaney Valley are holding a family friendly table quiz on Sunday, March 10, at 4 p.m., in Conway’s Function room, Kildavin. The fundraiser is aid of Slaney Valley Community Games. Table of four is €20.

DRAMA GROUP

Back by popular demand, Kildavin-Clonegal Drama Group are proud to announce they are going to perform one more show on Sunday, March 3, at 8 p.m., Spellman Hall Kildavin. All proceeds in aid of Kildavin-Clonegal: Ladies’ football, camogie and Juvenile club. Tickets available from committee members and at training. All support is greatly appreciated.

FIVE WEEK RAFFLE

Each year, Clonegal NS organises a five-week raffle to raise funds for school resources. This year, the first raffle will commence on Friday, March 1, €3 per line per week. It would be very helpful if you could have the cards back on Wednesday of each week, to get ready for the draw. Please check your child’s schoolbag for the Raffle Card.

TIDY VILLAGE ASSOCIATION

Clonegal Tidy Village Associ- ation will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, February 27, at 7 p.m. in St Brigid’s Hall, Clonegal. Note Time Change.

SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE

Seachtain na Gaeilge is an international Irish language festival and a great celebration of our Irish language and culture. It takes place in many other countries as well as here, at home. Each year in March, several events are organised to enjoy celebrating the Irish language and the Irish culture. This year, Seachtain na Gaeilge rungs from March 1 to March 17.

Pupils from Clonegal and Kildavin NS will make a great effort to speak in Irish as much as they can during this week at school and at home with the help of their family.