QF date to look forward to
Our junior B hurlers have been drawn against Cork City side, Lough Rovers, in the quarter-final of the Cork county junior B hurling championship (it should be noted that this is the 2020 championship that was never played). The date for the quarter-final is Saturday, 24th July - venue TBC.
FIXTURE THIS WEEKEND
As part of their preparation for the aforementioned fixture, the Araglin hurlers will take on Kildorrery in a division 3 hurling game this weekend. At the time of going to press, this match was scheduled for Kildorrery next Sunday (18th July) at 12 noon.
TRAINING THIS EVENING
Hurling training continues apace on Thursday, 15th July at 7.30pm. At this stage, it’s imperative that everyone attends.
LOTTO JACKPOT STANDS AT €2,300
A reminder to readers that our club lotto jackpot is now €2,300. As a result of public support, the lotto continues to be well supported. Last week’s results were as follows, numbers drawn 09, 12, 16 and 24. No winner. Lucky dips to: €50 Elaine Prendergast-Ahern, Araglin (online entry); €50 Tommy Sheehan, Grange, Fermoy (seller Fitzgerald Hurleys); €25 Ted O’Riordan, Kerry Pike, Cork (online entry) and €25 Bridie Finn, Araglin, c/o Alan Hegarty.
Next draw tonight, Thursday, 15th July in Christy’s.
LOTTO ONLINE
For those who want to support Araglin GAA from the comfort of their livingrooms, there’s the option of playing Araglin GAA Lotto online - simply log on to www.araglengaa.com and hit the lotto link.
CLOTHES COLLECTED
The clothes recycling project organised by Araglin National School proved to be a great success - in total, 103 refuse sacks of clothes were collected.
SUCCESSFUL PONY CLUB CAMP
Araglin Pony Club held a very successful camp in the community field last week - the event attracted participants from far and wide and by all accounts, was very well run. Pony club founder, Margaret Allen (nee Rice) was present for some of the showjumping and was high in her praise of all the young riders.
RETURN OF BINGO
The good news for bingo players is that it’s business as usual in Araglin Community Field, next Sunday (commencing at 3pm). The bingo has proved an important revenue stream for Araglin Hall committee.
RETURN OF THE CARNIVAL
This news was greeted with universal approval and must surely be a sign that we are on the road to recovery. The programme is understandably curtailed, but should prove very attractive none the less. A highlight will be the Derek Burke concert in the field on Sunday, 25th July.
FUNDRAISING VEHICLE RUN
A variety of four and two wheeled vehicles are expected in Araglin next Sunday for the tractor, classic car and motorbike run in aid of the Irish Community Air Ambulance - the entry fee is €20, vehicles depart the community field at 12.30pm sharp.
MITCH AND BREEDA
Best wishes to Mitch Barry (Golden, Co. Tipperary) and Breeda Feeney (Barnahown, Araglin) on their forthcoming wedding.
SPEEDY RECOVERY TO DAVE BROWNE The club wishes a speedy recovery to our hurling goalkeeper, Dave Browne, as he recovers from surgery.
ARAGLIN DELEGATION VISIT T.O. PARK
Araglin sent a delegation to T.O. Park, Labbamalogga last Sunday to support the drive in concert. While technically in opposition to each other, a good working relationship has developed between these two rural communities. T.O. Park (Tom O’Flynn Park) is run by retired school teacher, Tom O’Flynn.
ARAGLIN’S NEWEST BUSINESS
Another bit of good news from the valley this week is the decision of former Araglin hurler, Sean O’Grady from Liss, to set up his own business - Glen Acre Farm Services. Sean, who has splashed out on a new Nissan van, already has a number of jobs lined up providing top class buildings for dairy and beef farmers. It’s a big step and we hope things go well for him.
BILL MAKING HEADLINES
Bill O’Flynn, who we are continuing to promote (for now) through our club website, has decided to produce a commemorative Irish Civil War jersey. The jersey, we are told, is at an advanced stage of production.