LOTTO:   The jackpot currently stands at €9,300.  There was no winner of last week's jackpot of €9,000 which was drawn on 19/03/2015.  The numbers drawn were 23, 27, 35 and 26.  Lucky dip winners were K Regan, P Moran, J O'Mahony and B Geary.
Tickets can be purchased on a weekly basis from local shops and pubs.

Strictly Come Dancing. 27th March, South Court Hotel.  Tickets are available in the Clubhouse, and from the various dancers.  Tickets are selling fast, so if you are planning to go, you should get your ticket as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. All details on our Facebook page (facebook.com/monaleenclubhouse)

Clothing Collection On April 10th and 11th in the Clubhouse we will be collecting new and used clean dry clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, linens, household textiles, etc. (no rugs/carpets/duvets/pillows)  April 10th from 11 am to 7 p.m. and April 11th from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Proceeds will be going to the Club and also to Special Olympics Ireland.

Monaleen Club Shop at Elverys. The club shop in ELVERYS is going from strength to strength and already stock is flying off the shelves. Call down and avail of the exclusive 10% discount with a valid Monaleen GAA membership card. Offer excludes sale stock. Membership cards for 2015 will be distributed in early April.

SENIOR  CLUB NEWS. 

Training Times
Minor hurling on Tuesdays at 5:30pm in Peafield Road
Minor Football on Saturdays in the Club field at 5pm.
Senior, Junior and Minor football  on Mondays at 7:30pm in Peafield Road
Combined football and hurling training on the GAA Astro pitch in UL on Wednesdays at 9:00pm

JUVENILE CLUB NEWS

U-11 Hurling & Football(2004's)
Training continues on Sunday's on the GAA astro pitch in UL at 4.30pm to 5.15pm for football and 5.15pm to 6pm for hurling. Our U-11 hurlers are currently participating in the U-12 Spring league in St Pat's. 

U14 Football
Féile Peil Quarter Final
Monaleen 2-5 Galbally 4-5
This was a totally absorbing contest which went down to the wire, with unfortunately for Monaleen, the day ending in defeat. The first half did not go well for Monaleen, and they trailed by 3-4 to 1-1 at the break. The second half was all Monaleen, however, and they nearly reined in the big deficit with a massive effort and plenty of good football. Having had Galbally on the ropes and the deficit reduced to just a single score as the game entered its closing stages, Galbaly countered with a surging run up the field and scoring a goal to effectively end the game.
The first half had Monaleen under a lot of pressure, and indeed goalkeeper David McMahon pulled off a few excellent saves to keep the game alive. Monaleen were coping with the onslaught of pressure and beginning to frustrate their opponents until Galbally scored two quick goals to suddenly open up a big lead. With Barry Sutton working tirelessly up the wing, Monaleen worked the ball up to the forwards and Caolan Dignam turned his man and slotted coolly under the goalkeeper's body to bring Monaleen back into the game.  
Monaleen applied constant pressure in the second half and the entire team put in an amazing performance full of bravery, speed, skill, and effort. Eoghan O'Driscoll jinked around his marker and his shot found the goal to close the gap to six points, and in the next few minutes Monaleen continued to press and kicked some lovely points. As time was running out and the Monaleen desperately sought an equalising score, the killer blow was struck at the other end.
Best of luck to our opponents in remainder of the competition.
Monaleen can now look forward with plenty of optimism to the championship starting in early May.
Team : David McMahon; Conor Carew, Mark Harty, Conor Deegan; Paul Brennan, Caolan Madden, Barry Sutton; Micheal O'Hanrahan, Darragh Killeen; Caolan Dignam, John Moloney, Donnacha O'Dalaigh; Eoghan O'Driscoll, Paul Ross, Niall McGrath; Aaron O'Brien, Alan Crehan, Jack Considine, Mark Griffen, Nicky O'Dwyer, Robert Donegan.
 

U14 Hurling
Feile B Quarter Final vs Bruff Sunday 29th March in Peafield 4:30PM. Please come along and support.

Training Times: All groups are back training. The following are the ones we have heard from so far

Juvenile Hurling, Football: 
U6 Football is in Lisnagry on Tuesdays at 6 and the U6 Hurling is in Milford on Fridays at 6.
All boys born in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 or 2007 - starting Feb 8 Training on the UL All Weather every Sunday from 4:30 to 6:00. Football for first 45 minutes, hurling afterwards
Hurling for U14/13 (2001 & 2002) and for U16/15 (199 & 2000) on the Rugby pitch at UL North Campus on Fridays at 6:30

Camogie
Camogie training for u14s and younger will be at Peafield Road from 6-7 on Thursdays from March 19.

Ladies Football: For all news and updates, like the Monaleen Ladies Football Facebook page.
New members are welcome just come along to the relevant time from the list below. We are also looking for mentors particularly Moms for each age group.
Our u 8's (2007 & 2008) and u10's (2005 & 2006) train in Milford School Hall on Sundays 11:30 to 12:30
Our u12's (2003 & 2004), u14's (2002 & 2001) and u16's (2000 and 1999) train on the UL rugby all weather pitch on Sundays 4:30 start.
Our adult girls train as part of Groody Rovers in St Patricks on Saturdays at 5:00pm
G4MOs are in the hall on Wednesdays for a few more weeks.

CAMOGIE CLUB NEWS
Our U12 team travelled to Crecora on Saturday for a challenge match against a very strong Crecora side. The Monaleen girls started well with a point from Grace Clohessy and so great play from Clodagh Power and Charlie Drury in defence. With no way through for Crecora, Niamh Moloney and Aoife Nelligan got on top in midfield and the scores came. Two more goals before half time left the score at 2-1 to 1-0. Crecora attacked hard in the second half but could only get 1 goal. Another good win for Monaleen and a great start to the season for this group of girls. Our first blitz in scheduled for next Saturday in Cappamore.
Team: Niamh Moloney; Mia O Halloran; Emily O Brien; Amy O Brien;Aoife Nelligan; Charlie Drury; Mia O Halloran; Clodagh Power; Grace Clohessy (0-1); Emily O Halloran; Fiona Gleeson.
Training continues on the Peafield Road pitch in Monaleen at 6pm on Thursday for U14 and younger. Our U14 begin their League campaign with a home gave v Templeglantine on Saturday at 11am.

Registration ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR JUVENILE MEMBERS for the 2014/2015 Season. To register please go to www.monaleen.gaa.ie. Many thanks to all who have registered their children already. If you have not done so, please register your child as soon as possible. An instalment payment plan over four months is available for those who wish to avail of this option.  New members are always welcome. If you have any queries please contact Conor Harty.

Monaleen GAA Tennis Club Notes
 
Our Grade 4 mixed team and our Grade 6 Ladies team played their Munster Semi-final matches in glorious sunshine in UL on Sunday. The standard of play in both matches was excellent. While our Grade 4 team of Gillian Carragher, Noelle Hassett, Frank O Brien and Tommy Judkowiak made it through to the finals in Waterford on 12th April by beating Ardfield Tennis Club Cork, our ladies team of Ruth Buckley  Cecilia Mansfield, Evelyn Hartigan and Tracey Hartigan were narrowly beaten by Douglas Tennis Club Cork. Congratulations to both teams on fine performances. Yesterday's standard was a great advert for the Club. Well done.
The graded Singles and Mixed Doubles Championships are taking place from April 19th to May 2nd. To enter the competitions, either enter your name on the sheets on display at the courts or reply to the mail message received about the championships. Entries need to be in by April 16th.
The Box League [a tennis ladder] is now being managed by Ian Murray. Please advise Ian if you would like to be included. In addition to the social tennis evenings every Tuesday at 7pm and every Sunday from 6pm, the box league is a great way to meet new members, get competitive games and get 'recognised' for Winter League 2015/16 selection. News on coaching courses is also available on the noticeboard at the courts.
Word has it that the carpet for the new courts will be laid this week. Exciting times for our small[ish!] club!
Please visit our facebook page 'Monaleen Tennis Club' for club news and recent photos from the Winter League matches.

CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES:
OSTEOFIT classes have resumed every Wednesday afternoon in the Clubhouse.
If you are in your 60s 70s or 80s and would like to participate in exercise classes in your area OSTEOFIT classes might be of interest to you.  OSTEOFIT group exercise classes are specially designed for both men and women in this age group and aim to maintain bone density,  improve strength and flexibility, improve balance and reduce the risk of falling. OSTEOFIT is on Wednesdays at 2pm in Monaleen GAA Hall Newcomers are welcome at any time.  Contact Brenda on 087 2255676 or visit www.osteofit.ie.
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.

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 your club.

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