Tullamore GAA Notes

May 07, 2013
Lotto
Lotto Draw Saturday 4th May 2013
Lotto Numbers: 14, 18, 21, 26
No Jackpot Winner
3 match three winner: Mary Flanagan c/o Camogie, Donie O'Meara c/o P.J. Grennan and Noel Stokes c/o T O'Connor
Prize money next week - €9,400
Next weeks draw takes place on Saturday 11th May in O'Connors

Membership
Membership is now outstanding and must be paid to Registrar Aiden Maloney (086-1672859) or can be given to any team official or committee member in a sealed envelope with name and form enclosed. Players must have their membership paid as there is a NO PAY NO PLAY policy for Players. This rule will be STRICTLY adhered to. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. This years membership rates: Senior Player €75, Minor Player €30, Student/Unemployed €50, Players 8yrs - 16yrs €25, OAP €10, Non playing member €30 Lady €20. Also remember you can pay your membership online - log onto our website www.tullamoregaa.com

Bingo
Bingo continues every Thursday at 8.30pm in the Social Centre.We are a year back on the go and there will be a few extra surprises on Bingo night this week.

Club Ties
Club Ties are now for sale in the club for €10 each.
Underage Academy
Our Underage Academy is up and running as follows:
Under 6's: Every Saturday - 11-11.45am
Under 8's: Every Saturday - Football 11-11.45am and Hurling 11.45 - 12.30pm
Under 10's: Every Tuesday - Hurling 6 - 7pm. Every Thursday - Football 6-7pm
Under 12's: Every Monday - Football 6-7pm. Hurling - Every Thursday 6-7pm and Saturday 11-12noon
Nursery: For boys and girls not old enough to play under 6 will start back up over the summer months when the weather improves.

IMPORTANT: All players MUST wear helmets for the full duration of hurling training sessions and games. Gum shields MUST be worn for the full duration of football sessions and games.

Underage Fixtures
Wednesday 8th May: U12 Hurling League - Tullamore v Birr in O'Brien Park at 6.30pm
Friday 10th May: U14 Hurling League - Brosna Gaels v Tullamore in Ballycumber at 7pm
Monday 13th May: U16 Football League - Rhode v Tullamore in Rhode at 7pm
Wednesday 15th May: U12 Football League - Tullamore v Ballinamere Durrrow in O'Brien Park at 7pm
League Fixtures
Wednesday 8th May: Minor Hurling League - Tullamore v Na Fianna in O'Brien Park at 7pm
Thursday 9th May: Division 3 Football League - Tullamore v Raheen in O'Brien Park at 7pm
Thursday 16th May: Division 1 Hurling League - Coolderry v Tullamore in Coolderry at 7pm
Friday 17th May: Division 3 Hurling League - Edenderry v Tullamore in Edenderry at 7pm
Championship Fixtures
SHC Round 1: Tullamore face Drumcullen in the first round tie on Saturday 11th May in Birr at 5pm (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE)

JHC Round 1: Tullamore play Ballyskenagh/Killavilla on Sunday 12th May in O'Brien Park at 12 noon.
JFC Round 2: Tullamore play Shamrocks at home on Saturday 18th May at 6pm
Please support 'The Blues '

Championship Results:
SFC Round 1: Tullamore were defeated by Rhode on Saturday evening last. Please see separate report. We would like to thank Rhode GAA Club for their hospitality on the night.

JFC Round 1:
Tullamore Junior Footballers got off to a good start in the championship with a good win away from home over Edenderry. Tullamore worked hard and went in at half time one point ahead. Against the wind in the second half Tullamore built up a 6 point lead however Edenderry got this back to a single point. Tullamore showed determination and finished the game strong to record a 2-13 to 1-11 win. Tullamore: J Coyne, J Hickey, S Allen, J Buckley, S Byrne, B Maxwell (0-2), N Stack, T Fleming, A Martin (0-3), S Martin (1-2), M Hayes (1-0), N McCabe (0-6, 3f), S Keogh, D Martin Subs Used: C McNiff, D McDonagh

Minor League:
On Wednesday last at O,Brien Park an under strength Tullamore team despite great effort and determination suffered defeat to a strong visiting Ferbane /Belmont team.Tullamore; A Molloy, P Murphy, P O Toole, T Touhey, N Farrell, C Finlay, L Plunkett, M Rowland, E Martin, L Ryan, J Snoddy, D Foley, C MC Cann, S Minnock, S Connolly, C Matthews.

Offaly Teams
Congratulations to the Offaly Ladies Football team on their League win at the weekend and in particular to all the Tullamore girls on the panel.

125 Art Competition
To celebrate our 125th Anniversary we are holding a '125 Art Competition' for both boys and girls from Under 6 to Under 12. The theme is 125 Years of Tullamore GAA. Closing date is Saturday 11th May. All entries can be given to team mentors or put in the club post box with name and date of birth on the back. Winners will be selected from each age category and all posters will be put on display in the club.

Race Night
The club are running a Race Night on Friday 31st May in Fergies Bar. First Race is off at 8.30pm. Please support your club!!

Coach Education
Foundation Coaching Courses:
A Football Foundation Course will take place in Ballycumber GAA Grounds on Saturday 11th of May beginning at 9am.
A Hurling Foundation Course will take place in a central location (to be confirmed based on interest) also on Saturday 11th of May beginning at 9am.

Anyone interested in taking part in any of the above courses, please text Sean 086-3085625.

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