The Avondhu

Celebratio­n on the way

- CON AND ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL STAKE

The 2023 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake starts this Saturday, 25th March at Limerick Greyhound Stadium. Keep an eye on social media for updates of the greyhound that has been allocated to club. The club has some free entry passes, anyone interested in going contact 087-9521906 for a free entry pass.

BEST WISHES

Wishing Hugh Flanagan and Declan Heavey with the Limerick Minors the very best of luck in the first round of the championsh­ip v Waterford.

Wishing John Kiely and the Limerick Senior hurlers the very best of luck on Saturday in the league semi-final.

VOLUNTARY STEWARDS

On this coming Saturday, 25th March the Gaelic Grounds will host the NHL semi-final between Limerick and Tipperary (7.30pm throw in). I am asking each club if they could try to identify voluntary stewards who would be available to help out on the day - stewards would be expected to be at the grounds for 5pm.

All voluntary stewards will be placed inside the grounds. Please contact Ger Corkery directly 0876303040 or by email at planningan­dtraining.limerick@gaa.ie with your list of names and contact numbers.

CONGRATULA­TIONS

Well done to Cian Ryan on winning Masita All-Ireland PPS - Michael Cusack Cup with CBS Secondary, Mitchelsto­wn.

Well done to our senior manager Tony Gleeson involved with Coláiste Naomh Cormac on winning the All-Ireland final (Paddy Buggy Cup).

CLUB MEMBERSHIP DUE

Please note that only those who are fully paid-up members prior to 31st March can be included in draws for match tickets or to have a vote at the club AGM. To become a club member visit http://www. foireann.ie. Closing date for membership is 31st March.

NIGHT OF CELEBRATIO­N

On Friday, March 31st in the Welcome Inn, Garryspill­ane we will finally get the opportunit­y to recognise the achievemen­ts of our Junior B county champions from 2019. Our winners will receive their medals on the night along with our junior and senior league winners from last year. A great opportunit­y for everyone to show their appreciati­on for the boys’ achievemen­ts over the last number of years. Finger food on the night. All invited.

SPLIT THE POT

Winner 20th March is Betty O’Keeffe €96. Our next split the pot is Monday, 27th March 2023. Envelopes are available to the community in Meade’s shop, Creeds shop, The Hill bar, Fogarty’s bar, the Welcome Inn, The Kingdom Bar or any committee member. Available to play online until 7pm on day of draw on Klubfunder website.

LAST MAN STANDING

We are down to 5 standing - there will be a break this week as there is not a full game week and we will be back for Premier League Game Week 29, so for those still standing please have your team into us by Friday, 31st March at 1pm.

UPCOMING FIXTURES

Mr Binman U17 Hurling League Division 1A Wednesday, 29th March 2, Garryspill­ane v Murroe Boher. Throw in 6:30pm. Venue: Knocklong. Bons Secours South Senior Hurling League Saturday 1st April, 2023, Effin v Garryspill­ane. Throw in 2:30pm. Venue: Effin. Bons Secours South Junior A Hurling League Sunday, 2nd April, 2023 Camogue Rovers v Garryspill­ane. Throw in: 6:00pm. Venue: Meanus.

CLUB LIMERICK DRAW 2023

Sign up to 2023 Club Limerick Draw. When you join the Club Limerick Draw for March, be in with a chance to win a 2 night stay at An Grianan Hotel Co Donegal and €250 One4All Gift Card.

Join the Club Limerick Draw for only €10 per month and €5 goes to your nominated club. For only €10, be in with a chance of winning a top prize of €10,000, and 29 additional cash prizes each month.

LIMERICK REFEREE RECRUITMEN­T DRIVE

If you’re interested please contact Patsy or Donnacha on 0879160344 or 087-0674984.

 ?? ?? Cian Ryan pictured following his involvemen­t in winning the Masita All-Ireland PPS Michael Cusack Cup with CBS Secondary, Mitchelsto­wn.
Cian Ryan pictured following his involvemen­t in winning the Masita All-Ireland PPS Michael Cusack Cup with CBS Secondary, Mitchelsto­wn.

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