LOTTO:   Following the spectacular win of the week before, the lotto jackpot revered to €3,000.  Numbers drawn were 14, 15, 22 and 27.  There was no winner.  Lucky dip winners were M. Fitzgerald, D. Dineen, K. McAuley and C. O'Leary .  Next week's jackpot is  €3,600.  Tickets can be purchased on a weekly basis from local shops and pubs.  Please support us as this support is vital to the development of the club. 

Race Night: Monaleen GAA Club is currently commencing a substantial redevelopment programme which involves a much needed improvement in our playing facilities to cater for an ever increasing playing population.  The lands have been acquired, planning permission has recently been approved and expenditure in the region of €250,000 is required to cover the costs involved in providing a state of the art hurling wall, juvenile playing field and all-weather tennis courts.  We do have limited existing resources and some lotto funding has been approved.  However we do need to raise monies locally and in this regard we're holding a race night in the clubhouse on Friday 21st November at 9pm.  You can help in any of the following ways:
1. Become a Race Sponsor. -  €100.00
2. Advertise in the race programme.  Full page €100. Half page €60.00. Quarter page €40.00
3.  Nominate a horse. Owner €20.00.Trainer €10.00. Jockey €10.00
For further information talk to Alan Kitson, Tom Crosse, Conor Harty, Kevin Vaughan or Caroline O'Kane.
We also invite you to come along and enjoy an evening's entertainment which will involve Tote Betting, Finger Food and light entertainment.  A donation will be made to the Hope Foundation Transition Year Immersion Trip which is being undertaken by local students attending Castletroy College.  This is in keeping with Club Policy to make a charitable donation on an annual basis.

JUNIOR B HURLING COUNTY FINAL:  Finished a DRAW on Sunday last. Monaleen 0-09 Doon 0-09.
In front of a great crowd in Caherconlish on Sunday last, we battled massively and ground out a tough draw. With Doon leading by a solitary point heading into injury time, Simon Griffin earned a crucial free which Dave Hennessy duly pointed. A hectic final few minutes ensued with both teams having a chance to clinch the win. The game was nip and tuck throughout and everyone gave their all. The replay date and venue will be decided early this week. Details will be posted on our facebook page as soon as we know.
TEAM: C. O'Dwyer, B O'Dell, K Mullane, N Macken (0-01), P O'Kane, D Smith, D Pond, P McCarthy (0-01), F Nash, S Griffin, D Mulhall, D Lehane, P Griffin, D Hennessy (0-07, 6F), S Ryan. 
A DeSouza for P O' Kane.

INTERMEDIATE HURLING SEMI FINAL:  Monaleen v Glenroe, Kilmallock. 1pm. Saturday 25th.  Our intermediate hurlers are just one step away from a county final. We have been steadily improving with each game and another great performance is expected.  Glenroe are an experienced outfit and we will get nothing easy.  Please support our lads. 

LADIES FOOTBALL: For all news and updates, like the Monaleen Ladies Football Facebook page.
Gaelic for Mothers & Others: Gaelic for Mothers and Others (G4MOs).
Training this week is at the earlier time of 7:00-8:00 to facilitate those who wish to attend the talk being held in the clubhouse by the Monaleen Cancer Support Group. Dr S Tormey and Dr A Merrigan will speak at the event. The numbers at training continue to grow. It is all in fun. New members are always welcome - contact Caroline at 087 6448807. We are looking forward to our next G4MOs blitz to be held in Murroe on Saturday 8th November.  
George Fitzpatrick U13 Invitation Tournament: We hosted the George Fitzpatrick  on Saturday last. St Ailbes, Aherlow & West Clare Gaels joined us in a great celebration of football.  The quality of the football was excellent all round.  Congratulations to St Ailbes who won the tournament by beating Aherlow in a game which went to extra time to decide the winner.  We are grateful to members of the Fitzpatrick Family who joined us during the day presenting the trophy.  Thank you to the parents who provided fabulous hospitality and to Ulster Bank Castletroy who sponsored this afternoon's event.
Minor Football:   Despite a heroic effort, an understrength Groody Gaels (combination of Monaleen + St Pats) were narrowly defeated by a strong St Brigid's team in their U18 Minor League match played today in Herbertstown. Played in testing conditions, hot favourites St Brigid's were put to the pin of their collars to defeat a Groody Gaels team that once again showed great character and potential for a team that has just recently formed. The final score was St Brigid's 5-9 ; Groody Gaels 4-7. Groody Gaels now go forward to a County Semi-Final against Adare in the next 2 weeks. Well done to the Monaleen girls who played their hearts out today, Lauren O Dell, Caoimhe Lyons, Megan O Mara, Shalini Kujur and Aine Hegarty. Training continues on Wednesday evenings at 8pm in St Pats Gaa pitch in Rhebogue. New players welcome.
Munster Junior Championship.  Congratulations to Murroe/ Boher who won the Munster Junior Final on Saturday. Well done to Michelle Norris who won the player of the match. This is a great result for ladies football in Limerick. They now travel to Belgium for the All Ireland quarter final.  Best of luck especially to Megan & Michelle.

JUVENILE HURLING & FOOTBALL: 
Training Times: Don't forget the mouthguards! 
2001 Football: Training takes place each Tuesday evening at 7.15 p.m.
2002 Footballers: Training each Monday at 6.30pm in Peafield Road. 
U6/U7/U8 Hurling: Boys Hurling Groups (Years born 2006/2007/2008/2009) training at Clubhouse pitch Fridays at 6.30.
U6/U7/U8 Football : now training Mondays at the Clubhouse at 6.30 p.m
U10 Hurling: Training continues Friday evening as usual at clubhouse pitch (6.30pm)
U10 Football: Training time has changed for the next few weeks to 6pm at Peafield Road pitch.
U11 Football: Training has resumed on Mondays, at 6.30 in Peafield Road.
U13 Football: Training continues on Tuesday evening s at 7:00 at the clubhouse
U13/U14 Hurling: Training continues on Friday evenings at 5 in the Clubhouse Pitch
2002 Footballers: The 2002 footballers played their first U13b league match on Thursday on the Peafield Rd pitch against the Pallasgreen U13 team. We were playing up a year to give the boys some experience at this level. We played full pitch and full-size goals for the first time! We were under enormous pressure from the start and but for fine goalkeeping by David Mullowney we could have been 2 goals down within 5 minutes. Conor Carew, Christopher Nwankho, Paul Brennan and Paul O'Shea had great games in defence while Cian Mulkearn , Lachlann McHale and Mark Collins fought hard for every ball. Up front Harry Doyle, Liam Dillon and Xavier Henry kept us in touch with some great scores but we went into half time 2 points down. In the second half, Lee Bennett and Ryan Power won some good ball around centre field. We then started to spread the ball wider and the fitness of Donnacha O'Dálaigh, Niall Curtin, Eoin O'Driscoll came to the fore and we ended up winning by 4 points. Well done to all the players. Our next match is on Monday 20th at 6pm against South Liberties away. Thanks to all the parents and families who supported us. It's a great start to our league campaign. and Ryan Power. Training each Monday at 6.30pm in Peafield Road. 
U16 Football:  Training for U15's and U16's has been changed to Thursday at 7.30 in Newtown.
U16 hurling: Training continues on Sunday afternoons 3pm, clubhouse pitch
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR JUVENILE MEMBERS  - www.monaleen.gaa.ie and follow the link on the homepage- Many thanks to all who have registered their children already, if you have not done so, please register your child as soon as possible - there will not be a registration day in the club this year..  Please note also that the registration fees have risen this year for the first time in several years - an instalment plan is available over four months for those who wish to avail of this option.  If you have any queries, contact Conor Harty or Caroline O'Kane.

CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES:
Osteo Fit - Every Wednesday at 2p.m - Exercises for Active Older Adults.
Osteofit - Exercise for strong bones and good balance.  Osteofit classes continue every Wednesday in Monaleen GAA Hall  at 2pm. The class is aimed at healthy independent active older adults. It involves a warm up, followed by exercises to help prevent falls and improve balance, strength, posture and bone density as well as some flexibility and relaxation. There is no commitment from you.  You can come along whenever you can.  You are invited to a complimentary first class and then the cost is €8 per session.  Find out more on www.osteofit.ie or call Brenda on 087 2255676.   Regulars (even if it has been a while!) and newcomers always welcome.
Set Dancing has returned on Thursday Nights
Lotto Draw: Every Thursday night at 10
Cards: Every Thursday night at 9
Having a Party? The Clubhouse is available to hire for private parties - 21st, 30th, 40th, Christenings/Communions, etc.  Talk to Tony Power, Caroline O'Kane or Paudie Ryan in the Bar
Monaleen GAA welcomes Slimming World to the clubhouse each Tuesday.  Class times are as follows:  9.30. 11.30. 3.30, 5.30 and 7.30. Everyone is welcome.

CLUB GEAR: Monaleen Club Sports Gear is available to purchase from the Castletroy Car Care shop next to SuperValu in the Castletroy Shopping Centre.
Monaleen GAA Club car stickers are now available from the clubhouse and a variety of sellers. €3 each or 2 for €5. Proudly show your support for your club.
Monaleen GAA is on Facebook - facebook.com/monaleenclubhouse.  Follow us for up to date information and happenings in our club.
If you would like to be included in the email circulation, please send your email address to Caroline at [email protected]

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