County football on the horizon

The first ‘big test’ of the season for our players is the first round of this year’s Bon Secours Junior B Football Championship v Clann an Gael (Timoleague) - scheduled to take place in Kilmurry on Sunday, 15th May. Having won last year’s Junior C County Championship, this represents a step up for our boys.

Those overseeing the ‘ big ball’ side of things remains unchanged from 12 months ago - head coach, Denis Twomey, assisted by Peter O’Loughlin, Kevin Fitzgerald, Alan Hegarty, Sean Allen and James Kearney (Propogue). In advance of this game, we’re down to play Clyda Rovers in the Div. 2 football league, however, we don’t have exact details on this.

While things didn’t go our way in Glanworth last Friday night, there were still encouraging signs and with the necessary fine tuning, we should be in good shape for our clash with the West Cork representatives. There was a players’ meeting last Tuesday night and the message from this was very positive.

From a club perspective, a first round county win would free us up considerably with regard to forthcoming fixtures. That being said, the Junior B county football is very competitive with some new clubs taking their chances.

FOOTBALL TRAINING ON THURSDAY EVENING

Football preparation continues in earnest, with training this evening (Thursday, 5th May) in Araglin Community Field. We’ve picked up a few injuries in the last week or so and we wish all concerned a speedy recovery.

TICKETS CIRCULATED FOR GAA NATIONAL DRAW

The club are now ‘pushing’ the GAA National Draw, where first prize is a Dacia Duster car - second prize is €2,000 in cash. Tickets cost €10, with the club retaining this amount in full - all prizes are sponsored by Croke Park. This represents a great chance for the club to ‘make a few quid’ and we would encourage everyone to sell their allocation.

LOTTO RISES TO €6,500

Our lotto jackpot has risen to €6,500, having not been won last Thursday night. The numbers drawn were: 03, 08, 13 and 30.

The lucky dips went to: €50 Timmy & Jimmy, Centra, Kilworth, c/o Tim McCormack; €50 John Byron, Araglin; €25 Mark O’Keeffe (online entry) and €25 Pat O’Brien, Castlecooke, c/o John O’Brien, Ballard.

Next lotto draw, tonight (Thursday, 5th May) in Christy’s Bar, Araglin at 9.30pm.

NO JOY IN REBELS’ BOUNTY

The April Rebels’ Bounty draw took place last Thursday, we had no winner. Hopefully, our luck will change in the coming draws. Results of the Rebels’ Bounty draw can be checked online.

CLUB MEETING ON MONDAY, 9TH MAY

We would encourage as many members of possible to attend next Monday night’s meeting at 9pm in the club room.

THANKS

Thanks to those who assisted with work in the community field last Saturday, this is much appreciated.

RACQUETBALL FACILITY IN USE

The racquetball court in Araglin was in use last weekend for an All-Ireland competition. We are glad to report that Araglin Racquetball Club is continuing to fly the flag for the sport nationally.

DOG SHOW DATE

Araglin Dog Show takes place in Araglin Community Field on Sunday, 5th June. A barbecue in Christy’s Bar, Araglin takes place following the dog show.

GOOD CROWD AT LAST SUNDAY’S BINGO

There was a fine crowd at last Sunday’s bingo in Araglin Hall. Players had the option of going indoors or staying in their cars. Also, thanks to all the bingo players who continue to support Araglin GAA lotto, this is great to see. Next bingo is Sunday, 15th May.

ARAGLIN DANCING

One man band, Declan Aungier from Kildare, is playing for social dancing in Araglin Hall on Saturday, 14th May - all welcome.

CARNIVAL GOING AHEAD IN 2022

There will be a carnival in Araglin this year, planning is ongoing. Anyone interested in helping out should contact a committee member.