LOTTO:   The jackpot currently stands at €10,600.  There was no winner of last week's jackpot of €10,300 which was drawn on 16/04/2015.  The numbers drawn were 2, 19, 25 and 34.  Lucky dip winners were D Browne, M Linehan, B O'Brien and D O'Mahony. Tickets can be purchased on a weekly basis from local shops and pubs.

Charitable Work. In keeping with Monaleen GAA Club's commitment to make charitable donations on an annual basis, we have helped two local charities in recent weeks.We raised just over €1400 in respect of the clothing collection - we are making a donation of €700 of this to Special Olympics Ireland whose volunteer Sean Power put in a trojan effort in assisting with the collection.  The raffle held at Strictly Come Dancing raised €500 and these entire proceeds  were donated to Daughters of Charity in LisnagryThank you to everyone who helped us out in raising this money by donating clothes or buying raffle tickets.If any club member is interested in helping out with fundraising, and would like to nominate a charity with which they are involved for possible future event, they should contact Caroline O'Kane at 087 6448807

SENIOR  CLUB NEWS. 
• Minor A Hurling Championship Rnd 2
MONALEEN 1-13
Ballybricken 1-5

A fine game of hurling last Friday saw Monaleen too strong for Ballybricken. The game was tight up to half-time but Monaleen burst ahead in the second half with a series of fine scores. However then we suffered a number of injuries to key players and the young replacements were key in a fighting display that kept Ballybricken at bay until the final whistle.
Team: Jamie Power, James Kelly, Dan Power, Dan Enright, Sean Malone, Kevin Gleeson, David Moloney, Darran Golden, Mark O'Dwyer, Dan Hession, Christopher Murphy, Alan Nicholas, Darren Couglan , Conor Nicholas, Jason Daly.
Subs: Dara Neville, Niall Loughran, Ger Clancy, Cathal Carew, Paul Power

• Our Intermediate hurlers had a good win over St Kierans in the Senior Hurling League.

• Our Minor footballers are playing their first championship match this Friday away to Fr Caseys at 7:00pm.

• Our Junior B Hurlers lost at home to Patrickswell in their first game in the City Junior A League. They are away to Kildimo-Pallaskenry on Saturday 25th at 7pm

• Our Junior Footballers are also away to Kildimo-Pallaskenry on Thursday 23rd at 7pm

Training Times
• Intermediate hurling on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm in Peafield Road

JUVENILE CLUB NEWS
Summer Camp. Following on from the massive success of our first Monaleen GAA Summer Camp in 2014, the Club has decided to run it again this year.  Our camp will take place from Monday June 29th to Friday July 3rd from 10.00 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily for children aged 5 - 12Cost will be €45 for first child, €35 for second and €20 for third and any subsequent child.Children will need to bring hurleys and helmets.  Mouth guards are essential. Your child should bring a packed lunch each day.  If you have any questions please contact Caroline at (087) 6448807

Results
• U15 Hurling. The first match in the U15 League ended in a draw when we were caught by a last minute goal against Ballybrown.
Team: William Campbell, Conor Deegan, Cillian Toland, David Leahy, Micheal O'Hanrahan, Sean O'Kane, Jack Canny, Harry Gleeson, Cathal McCarthy, Jason Aylward, Paul Power, David Crampton, Caolan Madden, Paul Ross, Brian O'Donnell, Evan Costello, David McMahon, Niall McGrath, Eoin Twomey

• U12 Hurling. We played our first game in the Qualifying Phase of the Limerick U12 Hurling League away to our friends in Crecora GAA. On what was a perfect evening for hurling we came away with a good win. While all players put in a good performance, special mention has to be given to Declan Aylward, Dylan Crowe and captain Noel Clancy who worked their socks off to win ball and selflessly distribute it to their team mates who then capitalised with some well taken scores. Thanks to all Crecora players for a sporting game. Our next league game is away to Ballinacurra Gaels Thurs April 30th 6.45pm. Training continues on Fridays 7.30pm on our clubhouse pitch.

Training Times: All groups are back training.

Juvenile Hurling, Football: 
• U6 U7 football Mondays 6:30 clubhouse from April 13th.
• U-11 Football: Training has now moved to the clubhouse pitch on Monday nights at 7.30pm.
• U-11 Hurling: After a very successful couple of months participating in the Winter & Spring leagues, training has now returned to the clubhouse pitch on Friday nights at 7.30pm. 
• U14 /13 hurling Fridays 6pm Peafield
• U14/13 football Mondays 6:45 Peafield

Camogie
• The final in the series of U12 blitz took place in Cappamore on Saturday morning. The girls dominated their first match v Ahane but couldn't get the scores due to bad luck and some strong defensive play from Ahane. In the end a pointed free conceded in the last minute resulted in a 1 point loss.
Our second match against Cappamore was a more open affair and the girls returned to winning form with a scoreline of Monaleen 4-1 to Cappamore 0-0. A great run and hand pass from Ella Hession giving Amy O Brien an opportunity which she pointed was the score of the day.
Niamh Moloney; Fiona Gleeson; Mia O Halloran; Emily O Brien; Amy O Brien (0-1); Aoife Nelligan (1-0); Charlie Drury; Mia O Halloran; Clodagh Power; Emily O Halloran; Caoimhe Brady; Aoife Sheehan; Kerrie Carey; Aoife Doyle (1-0); Ella Hession (2-0); Amy Burke.
• Next Saturday the girls travel to Semple Stadium for the Caman to Thurles competition which is sure to be a great day out.
• Round 3 of the U14 Camogie League saw Templeglantine pay a visit to Monaleen clubhouse pitch last Thursday. Conditions were glorious. Templeglantine only had 13 players so we played 13 a side. It was nip and tuck all the way through but Templeglantine shaded the contest by the minimum of margins on a score line of 3-5 to 3-4. The privileged few that witnessed the game were enthralled by some great performances from both sides. 

One of the Monaleen players to shine was Emma O'Donohue who brought her county experience to the club sphere with some inspirational touches, capping off her performance with several scores.

Showing her cat-like reflexes was the irrepressible Tara Hogan who, on more than one occasion, stopped sure goals with well-timed blocks and assured clearances. Abby McCarthy also batted away would be scorers in a first half cameo. 

Caitlin Bonfil gave her usual battling, captain-like performance, inspiring those around her. 

Lucy D'Arcy showed her pace and defensive skills by getting the better of her marker - a county player - in the second half. 

Next up is 'Animal Enclosure of Blood' also known as Tournafulla on Tuesday at home. 

Monaleen: Caitlin Bonfil, Laura Burke, Abby Colford McCarthy, Aoife D'Arcy 1-0, Lucy D'Arcy, Roisin D'Arcy, Emma Donohoe 1-4, Aoife Doyle, Laura Hession, Tara Hogan, Francesca Kearns, Eimar Morgan, Rachel Murphy, Ciara O'Driscoll, Maeve Rea, Emma Rea 1-0, Sarah Sheehan.
• Our U16 girls played competition favourites Kileedy/Tournafulla on Friday in UL. Despite some great effort and determination from the girls they were beaten by opposition that were just too strong on the night.
• Susan Fullen, Aine Doyle; Katie Golden; Shalini Kutur; Aoife Darcy; Robyn McDonnell; Fiona Fitzpatrick; Ellen Regan Magner; Ruth Heavey; Kerry O Donoghue; Caitlin Bonfil; Laura Hession; Aoife O Driscoll; Kealin Corcoran & Aisling Kennedy.
• Training for U12 and younger is on the clubhouse pitch on Thursday at 6pm.

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 adult girls train as part of Groody Rovers in St Patricks on Saturdays at 5:00pm
• G4MOs are back on the club pitch on Wednesdays.

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.

Monaleen Club Shop at Elverys. ELVERYS have restocked their MONALEEN GAA section at the weekend with €1600 of new stock. Avail of your current Membership card for your 10% discount off all non-sale stock

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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