On Wednesday morning last the whole community came together in what was a massive turnout to Raise a massive amount of Money for the Rotunda Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It was a wonderful way to Honour Baby Donnacha Darby's life and raise much needed fund's for a great cause. I would go as far as to say a couple of hundred people from young & old carried out the walk with a smile and a wave everyone was there with one thing in mind to support  our own when in need. Refreshments were served throughout the morning with many enjoying the lovely mild morning. The Darby Family would like to thank all for the wonderful support they have received most especially with the support the walk and online fundraising  gathered with a final tally of monies raised to be known next week. A special thank you to Tracey Murphy, Regina Swaine & Robert Kellaghan  for their work leading up to the walk and on the morning of it. Most especially to John & Orla Kilmurray of Eden Decor for Sponsoring the Advertisement Signs for the walk.  On Saturday Night Minor Club Secretary Tracey Murphy Made a presentation  of monies raised to Brian Darby   To be given to the Rotunda.

Rhode GAA Christmas Raffle 2018  Prize Winners 

 

€500 Euro Bloomfield Gym Voucher  Tristan/Dylan McDermott

 

Food Hamper Hugh Crombie 

 

20 Bales of Briquette's Bord Na Mona Richie Glennon

 

Turkey Karen Kellaghan

 

Ham Colm Killeen

 

2 Tickets to Neil Delamere  22/2/19 Charlie Owens

 

Ladies Gift Hamper Pat Cahill C/O PJ Quinn

 

Mens Gift Hamper Eva Bracken Tullamore C/O Eoghan Hickey 

 

2 Tickets to Bernard O'shea  23/3/19  Pat/Eugene Mulligan

 

Meal Voucher JJ Donoghue

 

Shaz Hair Voucher Regina/Rory Swaine

 

Voucher for Dermot Halls Menswear Paul Ennis 

 

Xmas eve gift box Mick Fleming

 

Kids football hamper Sean MCGovern

 

Fresh Flower  Table Display with Candle Mary Murphy

 

Kids football hamper JJ Donoghue 

 

Xmas cake Allanah, Jarliath and Pauric

 

Xmas Pudding  David Galvin

 

Walking Track Membership Thomas Guing

 

Xmas Cake Niall OToole

 

Anto's Barber's  Hair Voucher Breda Guing

 

Xmas Pudding  James Murphy 

 

Book- The Rhode Way by Brian Darby  Kerri Swaine

 

Chocolate Hamper Kayleigh Strictland C/O Debbie Dowling

 

Hot Chocolate Hamper Georgia Daly 

 

Bottle Of Red Wine Frank Glennon

 

Many Thanks to all who made this draw a massive success by buying card & Tickets especially all our prize sponsors for the great prizes. Thanks also to Colm Killeen for the use of his premises. Congrats to all  our winners.

 

 

 

 

2003 Junior A  County Champions Reunion  

 

On Friday night last a large crowd gathered in OToole's Bar Rhode to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the 2003 Junior A county champions. The evening started with the team captain  Gordan Kerigan welcoming everyone to the evening of celebration. Gordan followed up by inviting Past Club Chairman  of the time Joe Masterson to say a few words. Joe recalled what a great achievement that victory was how it was a stepping stone from what was to come when Rhode club grew from strength to strength winning numerous county titles at all levels. Following Joe's few words the match was then shown on all big screen's throughout the Bar. Following the shown of the game Current Club Chairman John Kilmurray spoke on how honoured he was to address and attend the event as Chairman of  this great club. John Recalled what an extraordinary achievement that this team had made 15 years ago and how it still lived in people's memories. John Thanked everyone for their great support of Rhode GAA and how much he is looking forward to the continued success of the club with Hard work and dedictiom. .The Team management consisted of Benny Kerrigan (Manager) John Glennon & Sean Farrell (Selector's ) Unfortunately  John Glennon could not be in attendance and he was wished a great and speedy recovery. Benny Spoke on how proud he was and still is of the fantastic bunch of players and what an honour it was to be the manager  of this team. Benny recalled his memories of that evening in Croghan and the fantastic celebrations in the days and week after it. A presentation  was then made to Benny Kerrigan & Sean Farrell of a special book consisting of all the match reports Rhode Junior A's Played in Offaly & Leinster . Many thanks to John Jockey Jones for Designing & Editing such a wonderful book.  A raffle was held afterwards and all the money raised went to the Rhode & Croghan Lourde's Fund. It was truly a fantastic night had by all in remembering that have giving Rhode GAA the reputation it has around the country.  A massive thank you must go to all who organized this great event  especially Gordan Kerrigan who put in so much hard work. Thanks also to Niall Otoole & staff of Otoole's bar for hosting it. 

 

 

 

Bridge House Offaly GAA Awards night  

Massive Congratulations to Anton Sullivan (2018 Offaly Senior Footballer of the year) & David Hope (2018 Offaly Handballer of the year) on these massive achievements. The Bridge House Offaly GAA Awards Night takes place on Saturday the 19th of January

As Always The Bridge House Offaly GAA Awards promises to be a great night  those wishing to obtain tickets can do so by contacting Robert Kellaghan 0876452964 

 

 

County Final DVD's 

 

2018 County Final Dvd's are available to Order @€10 by contacting Robert Kellaghan 0876452964

 

 

 

 

 

Lotto

 

There was no winner of the Rhode GAA Lotto Draw that took place on the 23rd of December for a Jackpot of €4,600.  The numbers drawn were 5 8 13 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.

 

Johnny Mooney

Majella Mayon

 

Get well: 

Get well wishes are extended to all of the people of the parish who are ill or hospitalized at the moment especially former club secretary Stephen Hyland and  John Beezy Glennon who under went and operation last week.Beezy we wish you a very speedy recovery and hope to see you home very shortly 

 

 

 

 

Sympathy 

 

Deepest Sympathy to the O'Connell/Clarke Families Rhode & England. on the passing of Ina O'Connell Clonin. Ina's Funeral mass took place on Friday last in St.Peter's church Rhode followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. Ina was aunt of Rhode footballer's Steven, Phil and Glen O'Connell. 

 

May Ina Rest In Peace . 

 

 

 

Happy New Year and may 2019 fill you with much joy and happiness   

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