Juveniles eye April 26th return
Monday, April 26th will see the return of juvenile training. Girls and boys are undertstandably thrilled at the prospect of meeting their buddies and training collectively again following several months of inactivity. With a bit of luck, this is the first step in a process that, in time, will see a full resumption of onfield GAA activity.
ANOTHER BIG EVENT ON 25TH APRIL
There’s another significant event on the eve of the 26th, with Araglin’s drive in bingo committee getting the green light to resume this important fundraiser. The drive in, outdoor format is ideally suited to the community field and going on previous experiences, it should draw a large crowd. Araglin bingo committee is a sub committee of Araglin Hall, with all proceeds going to the upkeep and maintenance of this important facility. This is definitely a date for your diary - Sunday, 25th April.
LOTTO
Results from April 8th - numbers drawn 11, 16, 21 and 24 (no winner). Lucky dip winners: €50 Lisa Barry, c/o Centra, Kilworth; €50 Emily Drislane, c/o Emmet’s Shop; €25 Ger Hegarty, c/o Hegarty Fabrics, Fermoy and €25 Colette & Tony White, Araglin (online entry).
Next lotto draw is tonight, Thursday, 15th April (online via the Facebook page at 9pm). Lines, €2 each or 3 for €5 - jackpot now €4,700.
EMMET’S SHOP GRAND NATIONAL DRAW
Our local shopkeeper, Emmet Allen, organised and hosted a draw in association with last Saturday’s Grand National - the results were as follows: 1st €100 - Mary Jo White, Araglin; 2nd €50 - Shay & Lexie, c/o Noreen Kearney, Castlecooke; 3rd €30 - John Condon Sr., Gortnaskehy and 4th, €20 - Mary Lynch, Kilworth. All money taken in was distributed as prize money.
CAR DRAW UP AND RUNNING
Following on from the success of the Rebels’ Bounty draw, Araglin GAA have decided to take part in the GAA National Draw, which has a Renault Clio as first prize - tickets (€10 each) are available from club officers.
SUCCESSFUL WORK DAY
Thanks to the volunteers who turned up last Sunday to assist with work on the new dugouts. In attendance were: John Browne Sr., Mark Hickey, Tom Kenneally Jr., Eamonn Hickey and John O’Brien. The plan is to continue this work on Friday evening, 16th April.
FEEDING THE TROOPS
A special word of thanks to Caitriona Kenneally, who provided refreshments for the workers - this was much appreciated.
NEXT ONLINE MEETING (19TH APRIL)
The adult club’s next online meeting takes place on Monday, 19th April at 8pm.
SERIOUS INCIDENT IN ARAGLIN
Unfortunately, the air ambulance was back again over Araglin this week. The helicopter was called to assist in taking local man, Michael O’Donovan (Gortnaskehy) to hospital following an accident at his home. Michael, who is in his 80s, is very well known and widely respected. Everyone in the club hopes and prays, he recovers from his injuries.
BILL CAREY IN HOSPITAL
Former GAA chairman, Bill Carey is also in hospital. Another pillar of the community, who did great work over the years, we all hope things work out and that Bill is back home in Ballard before too long.
GET WELL WISHES
The club also extends good wishes to the following: Michael Daly (Ballamadock), Margaret Rice-Allen and Diane Hickey-Meagher.
CONDOLENCES
The club takes this opportunity to sympathise with club member, Maurice ‘Moss’ Reidy from Lyre, on the death of his aunt, Bridie Keenan (nee Gray) from Emyvale, Co. Monaghan. RIP.