LOTTO:   The jackpot currently stands at €9,600.  There was no winner of last week's jackpot of €9,300 which was drawn on 26/03/2015.  Tickets can be purchased on a weekly basis from local shops and pubs.

Strictly Come Dancing. 27th March, South Court Hotel.  What a night. Congratulations to all involved for a fantastic production. Special mention to all the dancers who controlled their nerves and gave brilliant performances. All details and loads of pictures are 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 Hurling
Feile Quarter Final

Monaleen 1-3 Bruff 3-7

Monaleen gave a tremendous effort but were ultimately overpowered by Bruff in this exciting match. Played on a very blustery day, with the ground softened by heavy rain, it was always going to be a tough day for hurling.

Bruff started strongly but found the Monaleen goalkeeper Conor Carew in fine form as he made a number of fantastic saves to keep the game close.
After surviving the first few minutes of pressure, Monaleen found themselves only a point down, then had their own spell of attacking pressure with Paul Ross scoring a fine point from open play. David McMahon, Niall McGrath and Conor Deegan kept things very tight around the middle of the field, but they had their hands full with some powerful opponents to tackle. Ronan Lyons broke a ball down around the middle of the field, passed down the right side to Paul Ross who delivered a ball in to the square, where it was met by Eoghan O'Driscoll who doubled on it beautifully, sending the sliotar to the back of the net. However, the Monaleen lead was short lived as Bruff broke through for a goal two minutes later. At half time the game was level, 1-2 to 1-2.

Early in the second half Monaleen scored a point to take the lead, but it was to prove to be their last score of the game. The half back line of Micheal O'Hanrahan, Jason Aylward and Nicky O'Dwyer battled hard throughout, but the onslaught never relented and shots and scores began to come Bruff's way.

The game ended, the players had lost this match, but their pride was intact after leaving all their effort out on the pitch.

Team :

Conor Carew; Ben Crowe, Evan Costelloe, Lochlann McHale, Jason Aylward, Micheál O'Hanrahan, Nicky O'Dwyer; Conor Deegan, David McMahon; Caolan Madden, Ronan Lyons, Paul Ross; Donnacha O'Dalaigh, Niall McGrath, Eoghan O'Driscoll; Aaron O'Brien, Caolan Dignam, Eoin Twomey, Liam Dillon, Mark Collins, Ryan Power, Elliot Maloney, Donal Hannon

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

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
 
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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