Capital gains
The big news this week is that the club were successful in its Sports Capital Grant application. As a result, we’ve secured funding to the tune of €98,000 which will allow our AstroTurf (expanded training area) project to proceed. There is of course a lot of work to be done and a considerable amount of money still to be raised, but this is a fantatsic start and in the not too distant future, our players, of all ages, can look forward to improved facilities. A sincere word of thanks to everyone involved in the application.
TRAINING CONTINUES
February is going to be a month of training with matches expected to start in March. This week’s programme is Wednesday (16th), Friday (18th) and Sunday (20th). Regular attendance is important and the expectation is we will be ready to hit the ground running in March.
REBELS’ BOUNTY UPDATE
Those who want to be involved in the 2022 Rebels’ Bounty should sign up online ASAP.
€5,400 UP FOR GRABS IN WEEKLY LOTTO
€5,400 is the sum lotto supporters can expect to win if they match the illusive 4 numbers. There was no winner last week, numbers drawn: 13, 16, 19 and 23. Lucky dips to: €50 Eamon Hickey, Barnahown; €50 Frances Kenneally, Araglin; €25 Marjorie Daly, c/o Emmet’s Shop and €25 Michelle Hanna, c/o Alan and Geraldine Hegarty.
The public are invited to play Araglin GAA lotto instore or online.
OPERATION TRANSFORMATION WALKS CONTINUE
Anyone looking for a light bit of exercise and who doesn’t want to use public roads are welcome to take part in Operation Transformation walks on Thursday evenings (7pm to 8pm) in Araglin Community Field.
SOCIAL ON MARCH 5TH
The club’s victory dinner dance takes place on Saturday, 5th March in Cahil House Hotel - tickets €50 each.
POINT-TO-POINTS ON SUNDAY, 13TH MARCH
This year’s Kilworth & Araglin Point-to-Points take place on Sunday, 13th March.
EDDIE O’DONOGHUE RAISES €1,360
Well done to Eddie O’Donoghue and his singers for raising €1,360 - this money has been presented to Pieta House.
SCRAP METAL COLLECTION ONGOING
Last Saturday’s collection was very well supported. Anyone with suitable items should contact a club member.
BIG BREAKTHROUGH FOR THEA
A big shout out to Thea Coleman from Mitchelstown on playing for the Cork minor camogie team last week. We know Thea, through her Araglin Racquetball Club connections. This is a big step up for a young woman who is a really talented all round athlete.
BINGO ON SUNDAY
Bingo players are invited to Araglin Hall on Sunday next, 20th Feb. at 2.30pm. Those taking part can opt for an indoor or outdoor format. Lots of cash prizes to be won, please support.
PASSING OF DAVE O’FLYNN
The club extends deepest sympathy to Maura Hyland on the passing of her father, Dave, who resided in Ballyheaphy. Club members assisted with funeral arrangements on Tuesday evening.