Match Sponsor - Big thank you to Ciara Mageean, who sponsored the Senior Camogie match vs An Riocht. It is much appreciated by all, thank you.

Fixtures for the week ahead - U14 Hurlers away to Liatroim, 18/05/18 at 7.30pm. U12 Camogs away to Dromara, 20/05/18 at 11am. Reserve Camogs at home to Bredagh, 21/05/18 at 7.30pm. Reserve Hurlers away to Liatroim, 21/05/18 at 7.30pm. U12 Hurlers away to Carryduff, 22/05/18 at 7.30pm. Senior Camogs away to Ballygalget, 23/05/18 at 7.30pm. Reserve Hurlers and Senior Hurlers at home to Ballygalget, 23/05/18. U12 Hurlers at home to Kilclief, 24/05/18 at 7.30pm. U14 Hurlers at home to Craobh Rua, 25/05/18 at 7.30pm. As always, all games are subject to change. If there is a change, there will be a post on this page on the day of the match. Good luck to all our players. All support and encouragement very welcome, thank you in advance. UP THE PORTS.

Action Cancer Big Bus - There are still some spaces left for this great initiative. First choice goes to club members, so if you want a place, contact Anne Fitzsimmons for the code. Details on the poster.

National Feile 2018 - To Friends of our Club: As our U14 Hurlers will be representing Down in the National Feile competition in Galway on the 8th, 9th & 10th of June the club has undertaken a major fundraising drive to collate the necessary funds that will be required to facilitate this trip. Our team will be hosted by Ballinasloe of Galway, 25 years after being hosted by the same club. Would you, as a family or club member be willing to make a donation that will assist in covering these additional expenses. Alternatively if you would like to be a major sponsor for the team i.e. kit bags, polo shirts etc. contact Colum Conlan by email on [email protected] or on his mobile at 07792780356, and you can discuss potential options. It is planned to advertise all submitted donations in the Down Recorder and Facebook, the week prior to the team going south with a message of good luck from our sponsors and families. All donations received will be greatly appreciated and completely confidential. Thank you, Regards, Colum Conlan, Juvenile Secretary.

National Feile 2018 - as you all know our U14 Hurlers will be heading to Ballinasloe, Galway for the National Feile 8th - 10th June. Here are a list of fundraisers coming up, please support.

- Sponsored walk on 3rd June, time to be confirmed.

- Fathers & Sons match 27th May at 5.30pm. A Raffle will also follow, with some great prizes. Tickets on sale in Clubhouse. Key rings also on sale for £3.00

- Quiz night in Fiddlers Green on 24th May.

- Sponsor a Player - it is £10 a player, the sheet is behind the bar and the draw will be made when the sheet is full.

Keep an eye out on Facebook for further updates.

2018 Cul Camp Coaches Application Form - Down GAA are seeking expressions of interest from anyone wishing to work at the 2018 Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps in Co. Down this Summer. Our Cul Camp is on Monday 2nd July to Friday 6th July. Other Camps can be founf on the webpage. Applicants MUST be over 16 years old and MUST have completed GAA Child Protection and Foundation Coaching Awards as an minimum. Anyone interested in applying for the position of coach (over 18 only and based on experience) or assistant coach (16-17 years old) should fill in the application form (email Niall Magee on [email protected] for a form) and then send to Conor O'Toole ([email protected]) no later than Friday 18th May. Following this deadline, applicants will be shortlisted and invited to attend a 2 day training event, prior to the commencement of the camps in July. Please note, no coach is guaranteed a full summer of work at the camps. Coaches are utilised on a weekly basis as needed, dictated by the numbers of camps / children attending camps in any given week.

Gaeltacht 2018 - for anyone interested in heading to the Gaeltacht this Summer, the link on Facebook takes you to the Application form and further details. Hard copies of the forms can also be got from Cultural Officer, Anne Sands. It's an amazing experience and very worthwhile.

Club Charities 2018 - this year the 2 chosen charities we will be supporting are Action Cancer and the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. They are 2 very important charities and they do amazing work. We will have a few fundraising events throughout the year, keep an eye out for those

Season Tickets - are still available for £30. For this you gain entry to Senior Camogie, Intermediate Camogie and Reserve Hurling matches. It is a bargain. See Paud Mason.

Lotto - numbers this week 11, 18, 20, 26. Lotto consolation of £30 this week goes to Nuala McMullan. Next draw date Sunday 20/05/18. Next weeks jackpot now £2200. Thanks for the continued support, £1 to enter. Tickets on sale from usual collectors, thanks to them for their hard work, and in many businesses in the town.

Dates for the Diary - Lip Sync battle Saturday 30th June. Team Challenge & Sports Day 12th July. Damien Quinn 13th July. 10 /5k run 11th August. Golf Tournament 24th August. Ferry Fit September/October. Annual Dinner Dance 24th November. Whist Drive December.

Championship Competition - do you know your GAA? Think you can predict all the upcoming championships? Well then this is perfect for you. Sheets are available from behind the bar, Senior Hurlers and Camogs. Thank you for all your support.

1 in 10 young people have mental health problems. Remember there will always be someone for you to talk with - your friends, your Family, a teacher or a coach. It's good to talk. Lifeline - 0808 8088000. Childline - 0800 1111. Samaritans - 08457 909090

 

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