Updates from the O'Dwyers, Clontarf, Na Fianna, Wanderers, Scoil Uí Chonaill, St Brigids, Naomh Olaf, Garristown, Erin go Bragh, St. Margarets, Lucan Sarsfields, Raheny and Ballinteer St Johns clubs. O'Dwyers Results: Hard Luck to the Junior B Football team who were beaten on Sunday by Robert Emmetts. The lads did very well in winning the North Division of the League and had to play off Robert Emmetts the winners of the South Division League. Well done to the management team and panel. Training: Adult Football, hurling and Camogie Training has ceased for their Christmas Break. Training will resume in early January. New members for these teams are always welcome. Managers are also being put in place for all Adult Teams for 2009. If you are interested in getting involved please submit details in writing to Club Secretary - Sharon Whelan by the 6th January. Juvenile: The Nursery skills camp is on its Christmas Break until Saturday 10th January 2009. Well done to all the children who won awards at the Juvenile Awards on Saturday. A great day was had by all. Check out O'Dwyers website for pictures from the day. Social: O'Dwyers Bingo every Wednesday Night at 8.55pm in the Club House. All welcome. Cultural Club Classes: New Members welcome for all classes. For more information on any classes contact Freda Smith 086-3249476. Upcoming dates for your diary: O'Dwyers Christmas Swim is taking place at 12noon on Christmas Day down on the front beach (via Convent Lane). Sponsorship cards available from Dinny O'Leary and Damien Prout. All monies raised go to local causes. O'Dwyers GAA Club have produced a Club Calendar for 2009. Calendars are on sale on Tuesday & Thursday night in the Club House. They are 10e each. Clontarf Congratulations to our Junior B Footballers who clinched promotion to AFL 8 with a magnificent victory over St. Brigids (4-6,1-11), best were Richard Bunworth, Morgan O'Halloran and Richie Fox. Minor Footballers qualified for Championship Final with a super win away to Round Towers (2-10,0-9). They play Fingallians in the final on Sunday at Balgriffin, 2pm, all support welcome. Annual Christmas 7-a-side Blitz for charity (St. Francis Hospice Raheny) will take place on Sat Dec 27th at the clubhouse, commencing at 4:30pm with registeration at 4pm. Nursery Xmas party was another great success. Many thanks to organiser in chief Matt O'Neill, GPO Neil O'Driscoll, PJ Ryan and all his assistants on food, John Opperman on the Go karts and of course Santa and his 2 elves. Nursery will resume on Jan 17th. Deepest Condolences to the Sheehy family on the death of Jim, founder member and former chairman of the club. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam. Condolences to adult hurler Fiach O'Rian on the passing of his father.Best wishes to former Senior mentor Bill Roynane for a speedy return to good health. www.clontarfgaa.com Na Fianna Saturdayís minor football final ended in a draw. Replay fixed for Balgriffin on Saturday, 20 December next at 2 oíclock. Again please support in big numbers. After almost 30 years, Dessie Farrell finally hung up his boots last Thursday night. We thank him for his loyal service to the club during this time and wish him well in his retirement. His experience will surely be put to use in the club as the need arises. Mentors / Helpers night last Saturday was a great success. Thanks to all who helped make it so. Omagh Peace Choir Concert on Sunday, 21 December next at 3 íclock. Tickets are available at Ä10 from Oliver in the bar. The Club Shop will open for Christmas sales as follows: Tues 16th 8-9:15 pm, Thurs. 18th 8 ñ 9:15 pm, Sat. 20th 10 ñ 11:00am Congratulations to Rachel Kelly and Keith, and Ray Cullivan and Ann on recent additions to their families. A New Years Eve event is being organised ñ contact Ciara Fitzgerald or Stephen Behan for details. Finally, the Winter edition of the newsletter will be available at the weekend and will be (hopefully) up on the website for download on Thursday. More on this later in the week. Pat Montague, Na Fianna PRO Wanderers Lotto: No winner of this weeks,Äô lotto jackpot, the numbers drawn were 3, 18 and 24. The 4 lucky draw winners were, Sarah Jane Walsh, John Boyle, Martin Masterson and Conal Molloy. The jackpot next week will be Eu1,900. ou can now purchase a Lotto ticket for the whole year. For a once off payment of just Eu100 you will be guaranteed entry to every weekly lotto draw for a year. For more information please contact any committee member. www.ballybodenwanderers.com Scoil Uí Chonaill Santa came to Scoil this weekend and was heartily welcomed by all the youngsters. The adult B,s had a hard fought draw but otherwise it was mostly team parties all the way this week. Hard luck on the under 16 who lost their league final . The golf society have their Christmas outing on Tuesday 16th.at Rush Golf Club. New members are welcome. Contact Claude Hobbs for further information. 086 8488549. Finally, don,t forget that next Saturday the 20th is Christmas Club night for all members and mentors. It,s the ideal way to get into the Christmas spirit. St Brigids U16 Ladies Footballers completed the League & Championship Double at the weekend beating Scoil Ui Chonail in the League Final replay. Well done to all involved. Both Championship Finals ended in draws at the weekend. Both games were cracking entertainment. The Minor Footballers replay against Na Fianna will take place at 2pm this Saturday in Balgriffin. Please check the website later this week as this may change. Junior Hurlers replay will take place in the New Year. The Club Xmas Party takes place this Friday from 8.30pm. Live music and many spot prizes. All Drinks are Ä3 as a thank you to everyone for their hard work all year. Junior A Footballers went down narrowly in the League Promotion Final. Well done on your Championship winning year. Well done to Aodhan McEnerney who was part of the DIT Freshers team that won the All-Ireland Colleges league. Adult mentors required for the upcoming season. Contact Paddy Davey on 086-8229-312. Great 6 page spread on the club in the Dublin Year-Book. Several items have been reduced in the club shop in the run-up to Xmas so plenty of bargains to be obtained especially the heavy all-weather jackets which are badly needed at the moment. Vouchers are also available. Shop will be open this Friday 7pm ñ 8.30pm. Shop can also be contacted on 086-405-0964. Club Lotto takes place in Russell Pk this Thursday with a Jackpot of E5800. Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Farrell & Bonfil families on their recent losses. Naomh Olaf The Club Lotto jackpot was won this week. Congratulations to Nuala Keavney who won 2400.The numbers drawn were 5, 8 &16 and next weeks jackpot is 1000. Remember that the Lotto monster draw will be on Sunday 21st December with 30 prizes to be won in addition to the jackpot prize. If you havent got your christmas tree yet the Hurlers will be selling again trees this Saturday in the club. The last limited (50) 5 turkey/ham draw will also be held on Saturday. Copies of the Dublin Year book are available from behind the bar at a cost of 15. Our U21 hurlers must face Ballinteer for  the third time in the Championship as they drew 3-11 to 4-8 last Saturday. Finally, both the Senior Footballers and the Senior Hurlers are looking for new Managers for 2009 - further details from 0863293881. www.naomholaf.com Garristown AGM takes place on Monday 12th January at 7.30 pm sharp. All motions to be submitted in writing to Secretary by 5th January. No winner of Lotto this week - Numbers drawn were 1,20,24,37. Eu20 winners were Jim Conaty, Dolores McGrath, Mark Kinsella and Eu50 sellers prize goes to Madge Kearns. Next week,Äôs Jackpot Eu2,650 The Club would like to wish all our members and friends a very happy and peaceful Christmas. Garristown GFC Erin go Bragh: The Club would like to wish everyone within the community of Clonee, Dublin 15 a Happy Christmas.  Thanks to all those who helped make the kids Christmas party a huge success with over 180 kids meeting Santa and going home with a lovely present.  Special thanks to Santa, Niall and Fiona O Hara for all their hard work.  Membership forms for 2009 can be downloaded from the website. Closing date for receipt of the completed forms is 31st December.  Please note all members fees go directly to Insurance, the day-to-day running of the club and to the long term development of the club. The Club AGM will be held on Wednesday 21st Jan 2009 in the school Hall at 9pm. There was no winner of this week s lotto. Winning numbers were 5, 7, 9, 22.  Next week's Jackpot ¬5,300.  The lotto will then taking a break for two weeks back Friday 9th January 2009.  If you have a friend at Work, College or School that enjoys life, bring them along and let them experience the Fun and excellent team spirit that is Erin go Bragh.   New Members are always welcome!  For more information relating to the club please contact Keith Edgely on 086 350 6602 or visit our website at www.eringobraghgaa.ie. St. Margarets The club would like to wish all of our members a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Reaching our centenary year was a fantastic milestone for the club and we hope the next 100 years prove to be as enjoyable and successful. We would like to thank the executive committee who continously and tirelessly put in great effort in running the club, to the managers and selectors who run our teams and also to the players who make things happen on the field of play. We hope 2009 will be a very successful year both on and off the pitch. The annual married vs. singles football match in aid of charity takes place on St. Stephens morning, if you are interested in playing, contact Stephen Reilly on 086-3152635. We are having an end of season centenary celebrations doo in the Coolquoy Lodge on St. Stephens night with great entertainment, tickets are Eu10 and are available from Andrew Barnwall 087-9029885, all support is very welcome. Congrats to James Fitz and Yvonne Barry who got engaged in New York last week. No winner of this weeks lotto, see notice boards for further details. Lucan Sarsfields Hard luck to our U21B footballers who exited the Championship on Saturday and also to our 2007 U21 hurlers who despite a second-half comeback were defeated in the 2007 Championship final in front of a huge Lucan crowd on Sunday in Kiltipper Road. Our Christmas Draw was held on Saturday night. Thanks to all the sponsors of the prizes, the sellers and everybody who bought tickets. A special 'Thank you' to Kathleen for the superb organisation of the draw. Well done to Aoife Doyle who won the first prize of ?3,000 donated by Ballymore Homes. Second Prize (?1,500) went to Bernard Byrne while third prize (?1,000 sponsored by Courtneys Lounge Bar & Restaurant) went to Ellen Deeley. And there were 37 winners of the other prizes! Well done to our hurlers (John McCaffrey, Tommy Somers and Aidan Roche) and footballer (Ronan Doolan) who picked up their Blue Star awards on Friday last. Book a babysitter now - Juvenile Parents night is this Saturday (December 20th). Lotto: Nos: 1, 11, 17, 19 - no winner. This Sunday's lotto, sponsored by Diamond & Gem Jewellers has a jackpot of ?4,000 and Hugh McGonigle is Fear an Ti. Mike Hanley PRO Lucan Sarsfields 087 295 7235 Raheny As the playing season finishes up, well done to our AFL1 squad & the management team of Tom O Reilly, Ray McDunphy & Brendan Keane who beat Round Towers © and thereby retain Div 1 status for 2009. Quick off the mark are the AFL5 squad in fundraising via Last Man Standing for 2009 season. AFL and AHL mentors meeting over X-Mas to plan ahead for 2009, details to follow. Juveniles Christmas Disco Fri 19th Dec. 7-9yrs from 5.30-7.30 and 10-12yrs from 8.00-10.00. Sat 20th. Film show in club hall for OGRA Nursery and a special visitor afterwards. Fully supervised and details from our GPO Niamh at 086-3001725. Christmas trees available daily 11am-7.30pm, in club this week. Raheny GAA Casual sportswear from U8s to XXL colours for the ideal Christmas present, now available in club shop, Gift tokens are also available. Please check with Team managers with slots booked or Ger O Rourke re availability of ASTRO pitch over the holidays. Pitches now closed until mid-January. Lots of activity in club house over festive season. Visit www.rahenygaa.ie for regular club updates.. Thanks to Tosh, Ali & Marius for putting up X-Mas Tree & decorations. Torthai an Chrannchur 8/12/08.Uimreacha 14-18-19-20.Ni raibh aon buaiteoir. Pota Oir 15/12/08 E2,000 Go n-eiri an t-adh libh,  Ballinteer St Johns GAA Club Lotto Result for Thursday Dec 11th Numbers drawn were 2,4,20 and 21. There was no winner. Next weeks jackpot will be for a record ?10,000 and will be held on Saturday before the Christmas party. Christmas party night Sat Dec 20th , Music . by Mulligan. Congrats to Under 21 footballers team and management on winning the C Championship. and to the under 14 footballers on their promotion to Div 1. Officers appointed to the Club Executive for 2009 are as follows. Cathaoirleach Michael Hand, Leas Cathaoirleach Kieran Duffy, Runai Nora Tully, Leas Runai Martin Tully, Cisteoir Herbert Sharkey, Leas Cisteoir Sean Lane Jnr., Claraitheoir Mary Devereux, Leas Claraitheoir Elaine Dolan. Tributes were paid to Annette O Connor our first lady club secretary and treasurer Herbert Sharkey both of whom served for the past 3 years and Matty Murphy for his trojan work on the annual race day for the past 8 years. Chairman also gave update on All Weather Pitch . Code of Conduct policy was launched at the AGM. Copy of AGM report available from an Runai . The 9th Annual Raceday will take place in Leopardstown on Sunday January 11th. For more information please contact Tom Hayes 0868266288 or PJ Dolan 0879066625. All proceeds will go towards our proposed new all weather pitch.Light training has commenced for Annual Mentors games on Stephens Day details from Dermot Quinn at Lotto desk on Sat. See Club Notice Board for revised opening hours for Club Shop. Our sympathy to Kieran Brennan on death of his sister Josephine and John Baker (Colin David Ballinteer Mall) on the death of his mother Marie. Sympathy also to Frank Sullivan and family on the death of our most senior member and supporter Franks dad Patrick. Pat will be missed from the side lines of Marlay and Broadford which he graced for many years in support of our teams. Ar dheis De go raibh said. Tweet

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