Rhode GAA notes

August 13, 2018

Offaly Senior Football Championship

Rhode Senior Footballers take on Tullamore in the 6th round of the Senior championship this coming Saturday August 18th at  7pm in Clonbullogue GAA grounds. 

Junior A football Championship 

Rhode Junior Footballer's take on Durrow in their final game of the group on Monday August 2oth at  7pm in Fr.Dowling Park Rhode. 

U,17 Football Championship 

Rhode U17 footballer's play Clara in the 2nd round of the championship on Wednesday  August 15th at  7:30 in Clara. 

Speedy recovery to u'17 footballer  Dylan Foy following an injury. 

1998 County Champions 20th Anniversary Reunion 

An open invite is extended to all associated with Rhode Gaa to join the 98 team, management and then club officers to commemorate the ending of a 23 year championship drought on Saturday 25th August The Village Inn Killeen's . It kicks off at 6.30pm with a BBQ kindly sponsored by Colm Killeen.. Michael Duignan MC on the night will be interviewing guests and a raffle and auction for excellent prizes will be held. Any proceeds made will go towards Ród Og In keeping with the 98 vibe, John Murrin will be providing the music into the later hrs in what promises to be a great evenings entertainment. 

Walking Track 

All Wishing to use the new walking track at our grounds have to be members of Rhode GAA Club .

 If you are not a member then your not insured.  

 Join now to use our wonderful new walking track  safe from the hustle and bustle of road traffic . 

Membership  can be paid to the following listed, Patricia McManus, Orla Kilmurray, Ger Noonan, Ger Hynes, Pat FitzGerald, Joe Malone, Oliver Murphy,  James Murphy , John Glennon ,Tracey Murphy , Robert Kellaghan and Mary Hannon 

 

The Membership Rates are as Follows:

Family (2 adults and all Children)-  €75

Single Adult- €30

Student  -€20

Juvenile -€20

O.A.P,s - €5

Golden Wedding Anniversary 

 

A very happy 5oth Wedding Anniversary to Sean & Evlyn Malone who celebrated with friends and family on Friday night last in O'toole's lounge. 

All in Rhode GAA wish you both much health and happiness for the years to come. 

 

Wedding Bells !!

 

Massive Congratulations to Ceiran Hickey and his new wife Melissa who were wed on Friday afternoon last in St.Peter's church Rhode. 

 

May you both be blessed with much joy and happiness in your life together.  

 

 

Happy Birthday 

 

A very Happy 80th Birthday to  one of the Clubs Vice Presidents Paddy Doolin  who celebrated his 80th Birthday with friends and family Saturday week gone. 

 

 

 

 

Lotto

There was no winner of the Rhode GAA Lotto Draw that took place on the 8th of August for a Jackpot of €15,000.  The numbers drawn were 1 5 26 30.  The club would like to thank all those who supported the draw and thanks to Killeen's for the use of their premises and for their help and cooperation.  The following matched three numbers and received €100 each.

 

John Glennon

Aoife Hope

 

 

 

Sympathy 

 

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Oliver Hickey Clonmore Rhode. 

Oliver's Funeral took place a couple of weeks ago  at the church of the holy trinity CastleJordan followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery . 

 

Sympathy is also extended to the Kellaghan/Bell families on the Passing of Kay Bell Cloghan. The Deceased was the Brother of the Late Sadie Kellaghan Clonin and Uncle of  Shane, Derek and Paschal Kellaghan. 

Kays funeral took place on Monday morning last at St.Mary's Church Cloghan followed by burial to Boher cemetery Ballycumber. 

 

May Oliver and Kay Rest In Peace. 


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