RAHEEN GAA CLUB
SECRETARY: EDDIE KAYE ; PHONE: (086) 0757679
P.R.O: RAY GARRY ; PHONE: (086) 1954803

G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE: 09 MARCH 2010

LOTTO
The numbers drawn in last Monday [08th March] night's Lotto were 01 06 08 23. There was no Jackpot Winner and 1 Match 3 winner [Jonathan Moore C/O Joe Murphy] [€200 ]. Next Week's Jackpot is €3,200 and the draw will take place in High Chaparel, Geashill on Monday 15th March.

SUPPER DANCE
Raheen GAA are holding a Supper Dance & Presentation of Medals to the all conquering League & Championship winning Raheen Hurlers on Friday 19th March 2010 at 8:00pm in the Bridge House, Tullamore. Music will be provided by Lightening Strikes. Tickets are priced at €25 and can be obtained from any of the following committee members: John Garry, John Hackett, Eddie Kaye, Pauric Pierce, Owenie Connor, Matthew O'Byrne, Ray Garry, Shane Carroll, Paddy Bracken, Ger Plunkett, Padraig Direen, P J Corcoran, Niall Carthy, Declan Costello, Brendan Byrne & Sean Carthy.

DIVISION 3 HURLING LEAGUE
Raheen Hurlers who are making their debut in Division 3 of the hurling league following their success in winning Div 4 last year, while a little disappointed not to win will be quite satisfied to draw their opening league fixture against Edenderry in Edenderry last Saturday evening on a scoreline of 0-08 to 0-08. Edenderry were first off the mark with a pointed free in the fourth minute. Raheen had to wait until the 11th minute to open their account but it was well worth the wait as Jason Hassett sent a line ball on the half way line straight over the bar. Over the next 10 minutes Edenderry re-took the lead with 2 points without reply. In the 23rd minute Raheen got their second point when Jason Hassett converted a 30m free. This is how it remained up to half time as Edenerry led at the break by 0-03 to 0-02. Raheen wasted no time in drawing level with a point inside the first minute of the second half when Michael James Pierce picked up the ball just inside his own half and took off weaving his way around a number of defenders before shooting over from around 30m out. Over the next 15 minutes Raheen built up what was hoped would be a commanding lead by firing over 4 points in a row from Jason Hassett(2), Paddy Rigney and Cathal Maher. Edenderry had to wait until the 19th minute to open their second half account but then followed it with 4 more points over the next 5 minutes which saw them go back in front. Then in the last minute of normal time Raheen were awarded a free about 30m out in front of the posts which Jason Hassett coolly shot over to draw level and this is how it remained when the full time whistle was blown less than a minute later.
RAHEEN: Padraig Direen, Craig O'Halloran, Eoghan Bolton, Sean Martin Pierce, Steve Coughlan, Conor Dunne, Fionain Direen, Danny McEvoy, Michael James Pierce (0-01), Keith Quinn, Jason Hassett (0-05), Paddy Arnold, Eana Direen, Cathal Maher (0-01) , Martin Nugent
SUBS: Joe Carmody (for Keith Quinn), Joe Mulhall (for Paddy Arnold), Paddy Rigney (0-01) (for Eana Direen), Gary Martin (for Martin Nugent).

FOOTBALL LEAGUES
Both Raheen Football Teams get their league campaigns underway this weekend. On Saturday (13/03) the Intermediate Footballers open their Div 2 league campaign against Rhode in Geashill at 4:30pm, then on Sunday (14/03) the Junior Footballers start their Div 4 league campaign when they travel to Pullough to take on Erin Rovers at 12 Noon. All support would be appreciated.

THANK YOU
Former Raheen & Offaly player Paul Mulvihill would like to express his thanks to all those who contributed to his recent fundraising effort for Temple Street Childrens Hospital whereby he took part in the Rhode Boxing Tournament and saw him raise the tidy sum of €1,655.00. Paul would also like to thank all those from the club who travelled to support him in the tournament which proved to be decisive in helping him win his bout.

COMMITTEE MEETING
A Committee meeting of Raheen GAA Club will take place this Wednesday evening (10th March) at 8:30pmin the Clubhouse, Geashill. All committee members are asked to attend.

MEMBERSHIP
Members are asked to renew their membership as soon as possible. Subscriptions are Adults €30, Students/ OAP's €15 & Non Playing Members €20. Payments can be given to Shane Carroll, Membership Officer. New members are very welcome.


NA FIANNA GAA FOOTBALL CLUB

G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE : 09 MARCH 2010

CLUB GENERAL MEETING
There was a very good turnout to the General Meeting of Na Fianna GAA Football Club last Wednesday in Geashill where the following club officers and committee were elected: Chairman: Jim Pierce; Secretary: Pauric Pierce; Treasurer: Liam Boland; PRO: Ray Garry; Committee: Mick Dunne, John McNally, Pat Reynolds, Damien Cunningham. Also on the night the trainers and selectors for each of the Na Fianna Football teams for the forthcoming 12 months were decided as follows:
MINOR: Mick Dunne & P.J. Corcoran.
U16: Damien Cunningham, Pat Reynolds & Jim Pierce
U14: Liam Boland, John McNally, Gerry Leen, Tommy Hyland, & Ciaran Cummins
U12: Camilus Kelly, Enda Daly & Brendan Cuskelly.
U10: John Malone, Pauric Pierce & Liam Boland.
U8: Ger Plunkett & Paul Gorman. .

CONGRATULATIONS
Na Fianna GAA would like to congratulate our fellow players and the rest of the Tullamore College Senior Football team who captured the Leinster Vocational Schools Senior B Final against Maynooth last Wednesday and Best of Luck in the upcoming All-Ireland Semi-Final . Also congratulations to our fellow players and the rest of the Tullamore CBS Senior Football team following their success in winning the North Leinster Final last week and Best of Luck in the upcoming Leinster Final.

U16 FOOTBALL TRAINING
U16 Football training has now resumed for this year and continues every Thursday evening at 6:30pm in Geashill. All players and intending players are asked to attend.

U16 FOOTBALL LAOIS/OFFALY/WESTMEATH CROSS BORDER TOURNAMENT
Na Fianna U16 Football Team have been selected to take part in the inaugural Laois/Offaly/Westmeath Cross Border Tournament. The first game in the tournament is due to take place on the weekend after next and will see the Na Fianna Footballers travel to take on St Michaels from Castlepollard in Westmeath. Best of Luck to all involved. Tweet

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