Ballinaglera club notes
November 24, 2015
The Scrapbook of Regrets - A great day was had in Dowra Courthouse on Sunday last at the launch of St Hugh's National School's The Scrapbook of Regrets in which GAA legends reveal their greatest sporting regrets. It was fantastic to see so many people at the launch to the support the book including former GAA players and Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Aogán Ó Fearghail. A huge amount of credit should go to Principal Padraig Kenny, the staff of St Hugh's and the board of management, as well as the parents and the not forgetting the children for such a high quality finished product. Crammed with colour photographs, newspaper cuttings and match programme images from different eras, this one-of-a-kind publication is sure to enthral GAA fans. For information on ordering the book email [email protected] or call 071 9643444.
U-21's: The U-21's lost out to a stronger Fenagh-Gortletteragh on Friday last. Their second game Sunday did not go ahead. The fixtures for this week are St Francis V St Brigids Friday at 8.30 pm in Kiltubrid and St Francis V Ballinamore SOH Sunday at 12pm in Drumshanbo.
Awards Night: The club Awards Night will take place in The Melrose Inn, Dowra on this Saturday night November 28th. There will be music with DJ Brian Markey. Refreshments will be served and there will be some presentations also. A good night is promised to celebrate the hard work done on and off the field in 2015.
Club 200 Draw: November Winners €100 James Mc Dowell Jr, €50 Philomena Mc Dowell, €50 Stephen Loughlin, Dublin.
National Club Draw: Tickets are now available at a cost €10 of each with fantastic prizes including a new car, holidays and GAA tickets to name but a few. The club retains all of the proceeds of the draw and will also do an internal draw for two vouchers for anyone who enters. Tickets are available from club members and in local businesses.
St Francis Ladies: The ladies are bringing the Intermediate cup to Rynn's in Ballinaglera on Saturday December 5th. There will be music and refreshments served on the night. Also commiserations to the Drumkeerin minor girls who were defeated by St Feilms in the Ladies Minor Championship final on Sunday last in Cloone. St Francis ladies had a strong representation on the panel including Ballinaglera's Ciara Reynolds.
Dinner Dance: A date for the New Year! St Francis Ladies GAA Dinner Dance takes place in The Bush Hotel at 8pm on Saturday January 16th 2016. The girls are celebrating the end of a great year where they will be presented with their Intermediate Championship medals and this will be followed with music by Sweet Sensation. Tickets cost €30 and are available from any of the ladies and their management team.
Comhghairdeas: Hearty congratulations to Ballinaglera man Michael Cornyn who has been nominated for a Special Achievement Award in the Leitrim Sports Partnership's annual awards. The ceremony takes place this Saturday in Lough Rynn, Mohill.
