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GERALDINES
LAST week’s lotto numbers were 14, 15, 21, 30. The match-3 winners were Micky Mackin c/o Sextons and Anne O’Shaughnessy c/o Joan Murray.
Play at usual locations or online at klubfunder.com.
The jackpot wasn’t won and rises to €4,200.
Geraldines would like to congratulate their players who were involved for the county teams this weekend; Jim, Dan and James with the Louth Senior Men and Ellis, Rebecca & Alanna with Louth Senior Ladies. Both teams secured valuable wins - great news for the Wee Country. Nice to see Allana Finn back in goals after a year abroad.
Our seniors were back out again over the weekend with a challenge against Maghernacloone which finished in a point loss unfortunately. Match sharpness and fitness levels improving all the time. Next Saturday sees our first competitive game of the season in the Sheelan Cup against The Brides - home match with throw in at 7pm. Please come out and show your support.
We had a very busy Registration night Friday, where we saw lots of existing and new faces join the club. Many thanks to all who attended and especially to those volunteers who gave up their time to ensure the preparation and night went to plan. We are very excited about the forthcoming season.
On Saturday our u8 and u10 boys participated in the Louth GAA Blitz held in DKiT. Great games played with plenty of grit, skill and determination on show. Well done to all players and mentors for their involvement.
Sunday saw 25 u10 boys travel to Tullamore for 2 tough challenge matches against a strong Tullamore u11 side. The boys gave great strong performances and never gave up. They then headed to the Louth v Offaly game and got to kick ball on the pitch at half time which was a brilliant experience. They even managed to photo bomb a Louth photo at the end of the game and met the Louth squad and management! Everyone was buzzing after the terrific finale and kids and adults alike had a great day!
Our u14 girls travelled to Sliverbridge in Armagh where they faced tough competition. They held their own up to the last 10 mins when the Armagh champions pulled ahead by 2 goals, their county players providing the difference between the 2 teams. Super effort by the girls, so very well done.
Congratulations to our Donal Levy and the Louth u17’s who defeated Antrim in Darver yesterday. Hard luck to the Louth u16’s who lost to Antrim, with Daniel Nordone, Brian Cafferty on the team and Vincent Baldwin as mentor representing the Gers.
Walking with the Gers and Ireland Lights Up continues for the next 2 Thursdays; Registration at 645 - walk 7-8pm. Join us for hot refreshments in the kitchen after. This event has been very popular within the Parish. Take your loved one along and make the walk ‘Date Night’ for Valentines!!
Our Schools Development Programme continues this Friday in both St. Francis and St. Fursey’s schools. Our thanks to Frank Lynch & Company, https://twitter.com/ FrankLynchCo , for their generous support.
The Geraldines Juvenile Winter Development programme continued on Saturday. Big turnout especially for our U14-17 girls. This programme finishes next weekend so make sure you make the effort to attend. A massive thank you to all of the volunteers and mentors that designed, ran and gave up their weekends to ensure these sessions went ahead. Everyone is looking forward to getting outside ASAP.
Finally, everyone involved with the club wishes Eamonn Mc a very speedy recovery.
For club jerseys, gear and leisurewear please visit our online shop on the O’Neill’s website.
KILKERLEYEMMETS
KILKERLEY Ladies football teams hold a flag day this Saturday, February 16, in Dundalk.. The girls will be putting a big effort into this fundraiser so if you can volunteer for an hour or two to sell flags please text your name now to John McCarthy, 0861502423.
We are grouped with St Mochtas, St Marys and Sean O,Mahoneys and first game is at home to St Mochtas this Saturday, February 16, at 7.00pm. Good luck to manager Paul Sharkey and selectors Garrett Callan and Paul Newman.
Kilkerley Emmets lotto Jackpot of €3,300 in Week 25 of last year was not won, so when Lotto Draw resumes on Tuesday next February 19, the Jackpot will be €3,400. Funds from the lotto help with the weekly running costs of the club. Thanks to all who continue to support the club lotto over the years and those that promote and assist at draw each night.
Keep Easter Saturday night April 20, free as Kilkerley Emmets big Oskars Night takes place in Carrickdale Hotel. Adm €25 and 8.00pm start.
As Membership fees are now due, another registration evening is been held on Friday week February 22, at 7.30pm, where fees can be submitted to the Registrars. Walking Track membership can also be paid and entry Fobs purchased. Don’t miss this opportunity.
The GAA National Club Draw tickets are on sale. Prizes include a car, pairs of tickets for All Ireland football and hurling final with overnight and meals, €2000 travel voucher and a number of €500 shopping vouchers.
All proceeds from sales go to club funds. Tickets on sale from any committee member priced €10.
NAOMHMONINNE
TRAINING for all juveniles U5 to U15 continues on Saturday afternoon at the DKIT Centre from 2pm to 3pm with the usual €2 contribution still applying.
The Naomh Moninne annual table quiz takes place on Friday March 15 in McGeough’s Roden Place with a table of four at €40. A great night’s fun is guaranteed with spot prizes on the night.
Several members of our senior team will be looking for starting places on the Louth team this Saturday afternoon February 16. They take on Lancashire in round 3 of Div 3A of the NHL, still looking for their first victory of the campaign, at the Abbotstown Gaa Centre of excellence at 1.30pm.
The club are awaiting confirmation of the senior teams opening round game in the Special League which is expected to commence next Sunday morning.
The club took part in the second round of games in the U9 Ulster Gaa Winter Indoor Hurling Blitz Programme at the DKIT Centre on Sunday morning. The young Moninne panel was Orla McCourt, Ewan McCourt, Lucy Murphy, Josh Murphy, Aoife Dowdall, Lucy Dignan Maloney, Feidhelm Flynn Gill, Holly Phelan and Jacob Hewitt.
Next Sunday morning, again at the DKIT Centre from 10am, the second round blitz for the U11 age group will take place.
The club recently renewed their membership rates for 2019 which are now due. The following rates will now apply - adult player €60, adult student €25, juvenile €20, non player €25 and family €60.
The club would like to thank everyone who continue to contribute financially to the current pitch development at Toberona through the Field Hero’s account which the club hope to relaunch in the coming months.
O’CONNELL’S
THE lotto numbers drawn on 5th February were 4, 5, 13, 30. Three match-3 winners each receive €70. The jackpot wasn’t won and rises to €2,200.
Bingo will continue in the clubrooms this Wednesday 13th February at 8.00pm, jackpot €2,000 in 48 numbers.
There will be social dancing on Saturday 16th February in the clubrooms from 9pm, music by Declan Aungier, admission €10 and refreshments will be served.
ROCHEEMMETS
OUR men kick off their 2019 campaign at home with their first competitive game against Glen Emmets Saturday 16th February at 7pm in the Kevin Mullen Shield.
We are delighted to announce that Monaghan Player Conor McManus will be our guest speaker & present our boys with their county medals on Saturday 16th February at 5pm. Refreshments will be provided & everyone is welcome.
The presentation will be followed by our senior men’s game at 7pm.
Our annual table quiz is Friday March 15th in the club bar. Quiz will kick off at 9pm, four people per table/team. Prizes for winning teams. Refreshments & music on the night. Come along & bring your friends for as bit of fun.
STBRIDE’S
THE lotto numbers drawn on 4th February were 9, 17, 22, 26. Mary McKeown c/o Shop, matched three numbers to win €200, jackpot wasn’t won and rises to €7,200. Tickets on sale (€2) from Mac Namee’s Bar, McGuinness’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.
GAA National Club Draw tickets are on sale. Prizes include holidays, car, All Ireland Final tickets, vouchers. All proceeds from sales go to club funds. Tickets on sale from any player or committee member. Picture: Ken Finegan/NEWSPICS
Priced €10.
Club Membership for 2019 is now at the following rates: Players - Employed Player €100 (includes 20 weeks Lotto); Student/ Apprentice €70 (includes 10 weeks Lotto.); Non Players €40 or €80 (includes free admission to home games) or €80 (includes 20 weeks lotto); OAP €20. Contact Gareth Corcoran for more details/payment on 086 8463779.
STJOSEPH’S
LAST week’s lotto numbers were 3, 4, 7, 19 The €50 winners were as follows: Gerard Curtis c/o Eugene McArdle, Marian Hoey c/o Jim Hoey, Ryan Halpenny c/o Pat Coyne
STMARY’S
THANKS to all the players and supporters who turned up to our awards night last Saturday night. It was a huge success. Congratulations to the winners, who were as follows:
Minor Player Of The Year - Evan Malone; Young Player Of The Year - Conor Gillespie; Junior Players Of The Year - Evan Malone and Peter Duffy; Senior Player Of The Year - Robbie Leavy; Club Person Of The Year - Gabrielle Clarke; Hall Of Fame - Michael Rice.
Numbers drawn in last week’s lotto were 20, 23, 27 and 30. The lucky dip winners were as follows: €50 Martin Clarke, €20 Dolores Hoey, €20 Paddy McAteer (online) and €20 Gussie Kerr. This week’s jackpot will be €8,100.
WESTERNS
THERE was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot of €20,000 which was held Friday 1st February. The numbers drawn were 14,15,18, 20. Three match-3 winners Noel Daly, Philip Smyth and Francis & James c/o Kingspan each receive €50.
Next week’s lotto jackpot is €20,000 and match ‘3’ is €150, the draw takes place Friday 8th February in Brady’s Bar, Edmondstown. You can purchase your tickets at the following locations: Hughie O’Neill’s Menswear, Ardee; Post Office, Ardee; Brady’s Bar, Edmondstown; Danny Boy, Reaghstown; Aclint Hall, Aclint or any Committee Member. Thank you for your continued support.
Our facilities are now nearing full completion and we as a club would like to provide a positive and beneficial resource for the young and old alike in the Reaghstown Community and surrounding area. We all know the benefits of walking and running for health, well-being and fitness and the walking/running track is an integral part of the Westerns GFC facilities providing a safe environment where one can be involved in these activities. We are informing the community/users who are availing of our facilities that these will still be available but on a membership only basis on foot of a directive from Croke Park. There are different levels of membership available: Adult €50; Players €50; OAP/Students €25; Social €25 (walking/running track usage); Yearly lotto €130. Deadline to register is Sunday March 24th 2019. Payment/query of membership to be forwarded to Thomas Brennan 086 8364207 secretary.westerns. louth@gaa.ie or Lorraine King 087 2908918 lorraineking32@hotmail.com. Becoming a member of the Westerns GFC you will be helping us to achieve our goals in the progression of the building for existing members and future generations to come. Your support is greatly appreciated.
As we are coming into a busy time of the year and with an increased demand for pitch usage/track. The task of ensuring that there is a smooth running of all activities taking place in the pitch and to do this with efficiency, the pitch and times of use need to be booked through the following contact: Lorraine King 087 2908918. This will enable us to avoid double/multiple bookings. A list will be compiled and distributed through a WhatsApp Group on a Sunday Evening. Anyone wishing to book should contact the above named. This will be strictly adhered too. We would be grateful for your help and continued support in the above.
Well done to Tommy Durnin on receiving Man of the Match, Louth v Laois last Saturday in Croke Park.
Fixture: Kevin Mullen Shield Group D Round 1: Stabannon v Westerns, Saturday 16th February 19, 7pm, Stabannon.
Contact If you would like to put anything into our notes email: lorraineking32@ hotmail.com.