Offaly GAA News
May 20, 2012Red or Black is a game show as seen on tv is being organised and run by Offaly GAA and will take place on Friday 26th October 2012.
You choose Red or Black and there is 50/50 chance you will win. If you win the round and play on you could win a substantial cash prize just by picking Red or Black.
This is the first time this type of show has been staged in Tullamore and is a fun filled evening of entertainment, craic and capers for the audience to both enjoy and participate in from the comfort of their seats.
To participate all you have to do is purchase an admission ticket in advance which includes you in the game show and the raffle. On the night there will be a number of tasks to be completed by the teams of volunteers. The tasks will be competitive and the 2 teams in each task will represent Red or Black. The audience will be divided into supporting the Red or Black teams. After each task the winning colour ticket holders will progress into the next round of tasks.
The teams will be selected from all areas of the county and will represent all walks of life, clubs, groups and organisations. Part of the intrigue at this point is that none of the team leaders know they are going to be participating. The master list is being kept a closely guarded secret for the moment. So beware, we could be knocking on your door soon.
All the team leaders will be brought together in the near future for pairing off against each other and as they say opposites attract, or old rivalries may be revisited, or old scores settled!.
The actual tasks will vary and may include items such as good old fashioned Pitch & Toss, target shooting, stacking turf, carrying water balloons and not to mention 'doing the ironing'. There will be something for everyone to enjoy.
As the rounds progress, there will be only 2 members of the audience left to play the last task for Red or Black and the winner will progress to play the roulette wheel for the substantial cash prize.
This is sure to be one of the best nights of entertainment in Tullamore for some time and will be different than anything done in the past. Everyone is invited to be part of it to mix and mingle for a great night out with a difference and which will also financially benefit a local charity.
See attached photos of Sharon Touhey the 2012 Offaly Rose accompanied by Damien Kearns the Offaly Escort of the Year
Lotto Jackpot a staggering €14000
You have to sign up today on www.offalygaa.ie
This weeks draw took place in O'Connor Pk with Jimmy Cronly and Eamonn Cusack drawing the numbers.
There was no Jackpot winner
One match 3 winner wins €200
Martin Walsh, The Crescent, Birr
Our next draw for a Jackpot of €14,000 will be held on Tuesday May 22nd
We hope that everybody associated with and interested in the development of Offaly GAA Teams will help us to promote this important fundraising initiative by contacting Offaly people from all over the world, asking them to visit the Offaly GAA website and to offer their support by entering our Lotto Draws online.
Offaly County Board wish to thank all Lotto players for their support of Offaly GAA teams
Offaly GAA & Clubs 10km road race/ fun run and 5km walk
It is on this SUNDAY MAY 27th - sign up today on www.offalygaa.ie or contact your GAA club secretary
Preparation for this year's Offaly 10k and 5k walk event which will take place on Sunday May 27th at 11:30am are well under way. This is hoped to be a family day which can competitive or fun and a great opportunity to help raise much needed funds for both you club and your county. The entry fee goes directly to support your county, while funds raised on club sponsorship cards goes directly to support your club. For more details visit www.offalygaa.ie or speak with your club secretary. Registration on line is now open on and sponsorship cards are available from you club secretaries on that date. So come on and join Operation Transformation hero Adrian Brereton on the 10km or 5km and help support your club and county. We welcome families to take part in the 5km walk, mothers or fathers with buggies, kids on bicycles or kids jogging/walking. It is all about having fun. Registration on the day is at the beautiful facilities at O'Connor Park and if there is enough interest on the day we will provide to ground tours of O'Connor Park through the dressing rooms, warm up area, press area, referees room, control room etc. If you are interested in a tour of O'Connor Park on the day after the run / walk please e-mail Niall at [email protected]
May 27th - 11.30am - Registration opens at 9:45am The Offaly GAA & Clubs 10km and 5km run / walk - Support you club and county and be there.
OFFICIAL OPENING OF ST RYNAGHS NEW CLUBHOUSE ON SAT 26th MAY @ 6PM
St Rynaghs Football GAA Club, Cloghan would like to extend an invitation to all members and friends to attend the Official Opening by Uachtarán Cumann Luthchleas Gael Liam O'Neill at 6:00pm sharp, Saturday 26th May.
The official opening will be followed by Senior Football Match between Offaly vs Westmeath which will be good preparation for both teams ahead of the Leinster Championship
Music, BBQ and Refreshments will be served after the game and everyone is welcome to stay on for a social evening.
Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Football Championship Quarter Final
Hard luck to our minor footballers and Management team who lost to Meath at O'Connor Par last Saturday afternoon on a scoreline of 3-10 to 1-8.
Sincere sympathies to Ciaran McEvoy's family Gracefield
There was shock and sadness around the Gracefield / Portarlington area last Saturday when the news broke of Ciarran McEvoy's sudden passing. Ciaran was an outstanding gael and a member of the Gracefield Senior Football Panel up to last year. He came on in last year's semi final defeat to Edenderry. Ciaran was still enjoying playing hurling in 2012 and he also wore the faithful county jersey as well at Minor, Under 21 and at the young age of 19 made his debut at Senior level. Gracefield and Offaly GAA have lost a true great. Ard dheis de go raibh ainm dilis. Tweet
