St Patricks GAC Portaferry Club Notes
January 26, 2015
Lotto: Numbers 8, 13, 18, 21. Weds 21/01/2015. £30.00 consolation to Noreen Andrews. Next week's Jackpot now £750. Thanks for continued support. £1 to enter.
All Ireland Club Semi Final on Sat 7th Feb, vs Kilmallock from Limerick. This will be in Semple Stadium, Thurles at 2pm. Ballyhale v Gort will follow. €15 for adults for tickets, they can be purchased on-line via outlets Or through the county office beforehand. Kids go free and Student/OAP €10 on the day.
Massive Thanks to all the businesses, teams, families or individuals who have sponsored the players. They are as follows: Peter Mallon Electrical, Scullion Hurls, Fiddlers Green, Shane McCarthy Building Contractors, Paul O'Neill, C & N Autos, Hugh & Linda Conlan, John Conlan, Colum Conlan, Edelweiss Dental Strangford, The Rock Bakery, Portaferry Rovers, The Super Shop, The Blair Family, Adair & Young Electrical, Paud Braniff, Narrows Triathlon Club, Philly Byers and Friends, St Patricks Grammar School Downpatrick, Philip Hughes Plumbing and Heating, Anthony & Bob Mageean, Joes Hot Spot, Joe & Nigel Kelly, Blaneys Shop, Andy Savage Hurls Port Building Services, R & G Plastering, East Down Construction, Ronan Sheehan, Sea Friends Restaurant, Kaffe O Belfast, Snips N Snaps, Salthouse Restaurant, Mark O'Neill Building Contractor, The Slip Inn, Sheila & Paddy Lennon, Deli-Licious and Chris Magee. On behalf of the players, management and club, thank you very much. This means a lot to the players and they will do you proud.
All Ireland Semi Final Supporters Bus - this will be leaving on 7.30am boat. 30min stop at Applegreen on way down and home, leaving after the 2nd match. ONLY £15, all names and money to be given to Paud Mason 07836516351, no seats will be kept. All Juveniles to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Blue and Gold - it's getting close to the All Ireland Semi final. As we have requested before in the lead up to the Down and Ulster Championships, let us cover the town in our colours. The support and effort shown on these occasions was fantastic. The squad, management and the whole club appreciated this and it would be brilliant if this can happen again. Thank you to all those who got involved and for your continued support.
New Senior Camogie Manager 2015 - has been ratified as Philly Byers, well done and best wishes from all with in the Club for the season ahead.
Gaelic Life All Stars - as well as the 6 players - Karol Keating, Ciaran Coulter, Paul Braniff, Eoghan Sands, Kevin McGarry and Conor Mageean - winning All Stars, we also have 3 Category winners. Hurling Manager of the Year: Sean Young, Young Hurler of the year: Eoghan Sands, Hurler of the Year: Ciaran Coulter. Well done lads and well deserved. Everyone in the club is proud of our players. The manager and players accepted these awards on behalf of all the management, players, back room staff, supporters and members of our club. Also thanks for all the kind messages and best wishes. A Night with the Stars- will be on Saturday 31st January at 8pm in the Club house. Special guests include - Joe Brolly, Eoin Kelly, Ross Carr, Jane Adams and Mark Sidebottom. Tickets £12 are on sale from Club Bar, Arthurs Butchers and Committee members. All proceeds will go towards training fund for Senior Hurlers. Numbers are limited so get your ticket quick to avoid disappointment.
Over 40s Fun Match - there will be an over 40's Hurling match on Sunday 1st February at 2pm. Also on the day, signing of the Portmobile (blue and yellow car) will be £1.00 and photos with the legend Eoin Kelly, will take place. All Proceeds will go to the Senior Training fund. Spread the word. Anyone interested in playing please contact Sean Fitzsimmons.
Club Flags - are now on sale. Please contact Paud Mason, new Car flags available.
Club Scarves - Please contact Marty Mallon to purchase these
Businesses can make donations and will then be advertised in the Down Recorder and all Social Media. Please contact Gerard McGrattan regarding this. Thanks in advance.
Upcoming Courses - Child Protection Course will be held in our Clubhouse on Thursday 19th February at 7pm. All those involved in coaching teams will need to do this, if it needs renewed.
Foundation Hurling Course will be held on Saturday 28th February. Once again, those who don't have this course must avail of it. For all queries and interest, please contact Jim Mullan.
Registration Day: Sunday 22nd February at 1pm. More details to follow.
