AWBEG MACRA

League in Milstreet on June 14 – Killavullen lost 0-04 to 5-12

FORTHCOMING FIXTURES – Killavullen V Buttevant, Avondhu Junior Football championship in Doneraile on June 24 at 7 p.m.

Killavullen V Liscarroll-Churchtown, under-16B Hurling League in Killavullen on June 21 at 7.30.

Killavullen V Kilara Óg, underA Hurling League in Killavullen on June 25 at 7.30.

Killavullen V Banteer, under-18 B Hurling League in Killavullen on June 26 at 7.30.

Killavullen V Keale Gaels, under-18 B Hurling League in Killavullen on June 28 at 7.30.

Adult games are in a state of flux, pending ratifications at the divisional board meeting.

Minor fixtures are clashing with proposed under-21 fixtures, and leagues have yet to be concluded, so it is hoped that common sense will prevail, and player welfare will be to the forefront of the administrator’s minds.

Division 2 hurling league concluding game is earmarked for June 27 in Killavullen.

Now that the leaving certificate will be concluded by then, young players who opted out for the year will be anxious to play and prove their worth to the team, but surely not congested between minor, under-21 and junior games.

LOTTO – There was no winner of the lotto last week end when the lotto jackpot stood at an even €2,000. The latest numbers drawn last Tuesday night were – 12, 15 and 28 – No Winner. The lucky-dip winners were as follows: €50 Mary Mellerick –– Seller: Winner. €30 Joseph Taylor – Seller – Winner. €20 Maura O’Malley – Seller – John Angland. The next draw for €2,100 will be in Griffins Bar

GOLF CLASSIC

The entire buzz is about our forthcoming golf classic, with only four or so teams yet to be filled.

With a number of personnel from Killavullen very involved in the day to day operations of Doneraile Golf club, Killavullen GAA will have a golf classic in this very picturesque venue on June 23. We have also booked some slots for the Friday evening, the 22nd.

The format will be a champagne scramble, which should make for lively scoring.

You can enter your team and reserve your slot by email to killavullengolfclassic@outlook.ie or text to John at 086 3934232 or Eamonn at 086 – 2563314 or Joe at 086 8641348. Team of three persons – €120 with meal

Excellent prizes have been arranged with golf outings arranged for Castlemartyr, Fota and Waterville links course, so those prizes are certainly worth getting excited about. Graham Conway will sponsor the longest drive competition, to be played on the fifth hole and other decent prizes for nearest the pin too, on the eighth hole (across the quarry) so, good, bad and indifferent golfers will all have something to aim for.

DRINK TEA FOR MND

On Wednesday night, the 27th, even if you have only a fleeting interest in Gaelic games, you might drop down to the club house, and drink tea for the Motor Neurone Association. This is a rescheduled date, due to realigned fixture schedule.

Killavullen play Shanballymore on that night, in the final instalment of the Division 2 hurling league at 7.30 PM,

This fundraiser for MND is being organised by Killavullen GAA Club, in conjunction with the Mellerick family, so why not drop into the grounds, and give some money to those collecting for this most worthy of causes. Tea or coffee and selections of cakes and home baking will be available on the night in return for your donations.

Awbeg Macra members are making the most of the long summer evenings with the array of events that they will be attending over the coming weeks. This Sunday, June 24, they are heading to Laharn Cross to go dancing at the crossroads. Some members will also be attending Charleville Show. Due to their packed schedule, their mystery tour in honour of Awbeg Macra’s Ballad Group and set dancers, who won NTC national finals has been postponed to Saturday, September 15. On Saturday, June 30, the club will be attending an 80’s Themed Fundraiser Night in the Railway Bar in Mourneabbey in aid of the charity ‘Nurture Africa’. On Sunday, July 1 (date subject to change) Awbeg Macra will be heading to the Ballyhass Aquapark. Awbeg Macra will be participating in Mallow RFCs fifth annual tag rugby festival on Saturday, August 11. The club holiday to Santa Ponsa will be in late July.

New members are always extremely welcome. To find out more contact them via Facebook (awbeg.Macra), Twitter (@Awbeg

Macra), Snapchat (awbegmacra1) or club phone 085 7729798. Awbeg Macra na Feirme is based in the areas surrounding the Awbeg River in County Cork incl. Buttevant, Churchtown, Doneraile, Killavullen, Mourneabbey and is open to absolutely everyone aged 17 to 35 who is looking to meet new people and have fun. Their main areas of activity include sport, travel, community involvement, performing arts, agriculture and public speaking – but they are liable to try anything.