Club notes
November 25, 2009
Updates from the Strabane Sigersons, Omagh St Enda's, An Chárraig Mhór, Aireagal Chiaráin, Eglish St. Patrick's, Droim Ratha na Sarseil, Edendork St Malachy's, Kildress, An Baile Nua, Clann Na nGael, Loch Mhic Ruairí Naomh Treasa, Gleann Eallaigh, An Mhaigh Tír na nÓg, Cookstown Fr Rocks, Clochar Eire Ogs, Ardboe O'Donovan Rossa, Derrylaughan Kevin Barry's, Ó Rathaille Chluain Eo and St Macartan's Ladies clubs.
AN SRATH BÁN CUMANN MHIC SIOGHAIR C.L.G.
Sigersons A.G.M.:
The clubs A.G.M. will take place on Thursday 10th December @ 7.00pm in the Social Club. All club members and supporters are urged to be in attendance. Nomination and Motions forms are now available by contacting Aodhán Harkin or they can be downloaded from the club website via the download section under club documents. All sub committee Chairpersons are asked to submit a written report of events in 2009 to club Rúnaí Aodhán Harkin by next Monday 30th November at the latest for inclusion in the A.G.M. report.
Club Mass:
The annual Club Mass in memory of all deceased members, relatives and friends will be held next Tuesday night 1st December in the oratory at Holy Cross College @ 7.30pm. Anyone who wishes that a deceased member, relative or friends name that has passed away in the past year to be read out at the Mass, please contact Aodhán Harkin immediately. Everyone welcome to attend the Mass.
Adult Football:
The Steelstown 7's tournament in memory of the late Brian Óg McKeever was cancelled last Saturday owing to the bad weather and also owing to a death in the host club. The planned date to play the tournament has been put back to early in the New Year.
There will be a meeting tomorrow night (Friday) 27th November @ 8.00pm in the clubrooms for all those interested in playing adult football with the club in 2010. It's hoped that all current, past and aspiring players will be in attendance at this meeting.
Ladies Football:
There will be a meeting for all those interested in playing Senior Ladies football in 2010 tomorrow night (Friday) 27th November @ 7.30pm in Sigersons clubrooms. Everyone wishing to play adult football with Sigersons Ladies in 2010 is welcome to attend.
The Juvenile girl's fixture against Mna na Deirge was cancelled last Saturday and at this stage there is no talk of a re-fixture!
Coaching for the Juvenile girls will be at the MUGA at Melvin Park on Monday and Wednesday nights from 7-8pm.
There will be a Ladies Youth presentation night shortly in Sigersons clubrooms, more details when available, the hold up is the outstanding Juvenile game!
Youth Football:
Pre season training for the Minor boys continues on Monday nights from 9-10pm indoors at Riversdale Leisure Centre. All eligible players are asked to attend. New players are also very welcome.
Coaching for Under 13 footballers also continues on Wednesday nights indoors at Melvin Hall. All those eligible to play at Under 13 level are very welcome to attend. Coaching will be from 8.30-9.30pm.
Coaching Course:
A Ladies FUNdamentals Coaching Course will be held in Holy Cross College on Tuesday 22nd December, any club members interested in participating in such are asked to contact Aodhán Harkin immediately. Please note that it's essential for anyone working with female teams to have completed this course.
Sigersons Club Leisurewear:
The second batch of Sigersons club leisurewear has now arrived and can be obtained by contacting Ignatius Maguire to arrange collection of the gear. Any gear that is not collected within the next fortnight will be sold on!
Sympathy:
The club extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the late Willie Breslin, Derry whom many of us would have fondly remembered from his many years teaching at St Colman's High School. Deepest sympathy is also extended to the Harte family, Loughmacrory and the Heffernan family, Derry and Kilkenny on their recent sad bereavements. Mary queen of the Gael pray for them.
400 Club Draw:
All outstanding returns for the 400 Club Draw should be made to Ignatius Maguire immediately. The November draw and the final grand draw will take place on Friday week 4th December so it's very important that all returns are urgently made. The club wish to thank all those who have shown their support for this important fund raising initiative.
Alphalot:
The Club Alphalot letters for Monday 23rd November were: D - L - N - W. No Jackpot Winner. 3 Match 3 Winners - Each Received £35.00. Brigid McElroy, Ballycolman Estate, Desy Gartland, C/o John McCrory Senior and Annie Murphy, Iona Villas. Next Weeks Jackpot is: £1,300.00. All club members are urged to play their part in promoting the Alphalot as it's a major source of revenue for the club. All Alphalot promoters are asked to ensure that they have their envelopes in the clubrooms by 8:00pm on a Monday night. Late entries will be entered into the following weeks draw. Club Alphalot Boxes are sited in the following premises: McCauley's Shop, Fountain Street, Sheerin's Shop, Urney Road, Haughey's Shop, Ballycolman Lane, Christy's Bar, Lower Main Street, Sweeno-McGinty's Bar, Railway Road, Doherty's Spar Shop, Sion Mills, Supervalu, Main Street, Central Bar, Castle Place, Kerlin's Day-Today Shop, Castletown and the Fir Trees Hotel, Melmount Road.
Club Website:
The club website can be accessed @ www.strabanegaa.org the club email address is:
[email protected] if you wish to receive the club notes or regular updates on what is happening then please, forward on your email address. This facility is an ideal way of keeping relatives or friends away from home informed of events or happenings at Sigersons. If there are any birthdays, wedding anniversaries or anything at all concerning club members then feel free to forward on the information and photographs and we will have them displayed on the website.
Punters Club:
All members of Sigersons Punters Club are reminded that Christmas is fast approaching and that Punters must be fully up to date.
Children's Christmas Party:
The annual Christmas Party for the children will be held in Sigersons Social Club on Saturday 12th December - More details to follow.
Sigersons Social Club A.G.M.:
Thanks are extended to all those who attended the AGM of Sigersons Social Club last Thursday night. The meeting was very constructive and it's hoped that 2010 will see more members and supporters utilise the facility. Thanks were extended to James O'Reilly, Johnny McHugh and also the bar staff for their effort over the course of the past year. Best wishes are extended to long serving club member Sean Harte in his new role in the Social Club.
Social Activities:
All members please note the opening times for the Social Club: Monday - 7.30pm. Tuesday and Wednesday's - Closed, Thursday - 7.30pm, Friday - 7.30pm, Saturday - 1.00pm and Sunday - 1.00pm.
The Social Club is available to book for Parties, Charity Functions, Christenings, etc, contact James O'Reilly @ 02871885039.
Aodhán Harkin - P.R.O.
Omagh St Enda's GAC Notes
Bingo continues at 9pm in Healy Park every Thursday with ¬£4000 in prizemoney, including the usual ¬£1000 house, two ¬£500 houses and many more useful prizes. Big Bingo will return again on Thursday 10th December. All roads lead to the Club this Saturday with a big night of craic and entertainment ahead as ÄúDeal or No DealÄù takes to the stage at 9pm. Admission is ¬£5 and everyone will have an opportunity to take part with a draw for the boxes at 9pm. There will be a drinks promotion from 8.30-9.30pm on the night of Deal or no Deal. Well done to all Scor disciplines on Sunday past at the Tyrone County Final. Congratulations to County Champions, Padhraic Colton - Solo Singing, the Novelty Act and Sets Dancing Team. Well done to our other 3 disciplines, the Ballad Group, Ceili dance and Quiz teams. It's a great achievement to be the only club in Tyrone to enter all 8 disciplines. Best of luck to all involved in the Ulster Semi Final on Saturday 5th December in Glenullin, Co. Derry. All support welcome. Comhghairdeas to the Omagh CBS Rannafast team and the St Enda's players' Blaine Garrity, James Gallagher, Ruari Bradley, Cormac O'Neill and James Mullan who defeated St Pat's Armagh in the final. Gaelic Start continues every Saturday in the CBS sports hall from 10am to 11.30am. All P1, P2 and P3 boys are still welcome to come along and join in the fun. Player of the week was Deen Chariot. Omagh St Enda's Fancy Dress Christmas Party for 3 Äì12 year old boys and girls will take place on Saturday 12th December from 2Äì5pm out at Healy Park clubrooms. There will be prizes for best fancy dress in each age group, spot prizes, disco, games and a special appearance by Santa. Admission is only ¬£2 which includes a gift. See the club website www.omaghstendas.com for more details. 'Hurl-In', a new fun activity aimed at adults with specially adapted rules involving mini-hurls continues every Wednesday from 7-8pm at the CBS Sports hall. All welcome! The lotto winner was R McElmurray with four numbers from 9, 11, 12, 23, and 25. The jackpot now stands at ¬£5000 and is a prize well worth winning. The club are campaigning to engage more members to play the club lotto and hope to visit members to enlist their support over the coming weeks. Many thanks to the people who have signed up so far. There is a level 1 coaching course in the club commencing on Friday 27th November. Could anyone interested please contact Paul Breen or Declan McGirr ASAP for details? Recently the clubrooms have been used more and more for private parties/birthdays/anniversaries etc and have been getting excellent feedback. If you have a party coming up and would like details please contact a committee member. It is free for club members and is a good way to support the club. There will be a 25 card drive in the club on Sunday 6th and 13th December at 8pm. A date for your diary is Sat 30th January when the dinner dance will be held in the Mellon. Also big plans are underway to hold this year's Boxing Day match at a later time so that everyone can make a night of it at the club afterwards. Details are to follow. If anyone would like items >from the club shop for Christmas they are asked to telephone Vicky O'Hagan (07845898306) or Sean McAnulla (0793928771). Sincere sympathy is expressed to the Phillips, Fleming and Canning families on their recent bereavements.
An Chárraig Mhór
The AGM is this Sunday Nov 29th at 2.30 . Reports will be available on the day or can be collected from Pat, Paula or from Jimmy at the pitch from Wed night on. Youth Presentation Night will take place on 3rd Dec at 7.30 in the club rooms. Conor Gormley and Stephen O'Neill will be in attendance to make presentations to the U-8, U-10, U-12 boys and the U-12, U-14, and U-18 girls. The Termonmaguirc girls and boys who participated in the Community Games will also be honoured on the night. Parents are also very welcome. Commiserations to our Scór na Nóg participants who represent the Club at the weekend in the Tyrone finals but were unlucky not to take honours on the night. Thanks to all for their commitment this year. Due to the high cost of ladies registration the club need to ascertain exact number of ladies players for the 2010. A meeting will be held for minor and all adult ladies players on Friday 4th Dec at 8pm. Every one at these levels who intends to play next year must be in attendance to declare their interest. Our club host the final of the very popular 'Tyrone's Got Talent' on Sat 12th Dec. Both heats have been a resounding success and a large attendance is expected at the final. Tickets are available by booking only on the following numbers 07853282563 / 02880761906 and must be collected on the 8th and 9th Dec in the hall between 8 and 9pm. Tickets not collected at these times may be resold. Please get in touch asap as many of the tickets are already gone. A Christmas Club is now open in the club shop for anyone who wants to avail of it in the run up to the Christmas season. If anyone wants to pre-order club merchandise please do so now to allow plenty of time to get the items in and to avoid disappointment. New club kit also bags are now on sale. The shop will now only open on request and if you wish to purchase anything please contact Pauline Loughran on 80761836 or Nicola Mc Callan on 80760841. Lotto Numbers:2,3,5,12,21: Winner of £100 Josephine Mullan. Next weeks jackpot £1500.
Aireagal Chiaráin
Congratulations to our Ballad Group who won the Scór na nÓg title in Coalisland on Sunday afternoon. With six groups in total taking part, our team consisting of Bronagh and Shauna Brodrick, Catherine and Ellen Neill and Dominic Douglas performed admirably to come out on top. We wish them well in the Ulster semi-final in two weeks time. A special word of thanks to their mentor Noleen Neill for all her hard work. Well done to our quiz team of David Kelly, Thomas and Terry Traynor who represented the club in the final and were narrowly defeated. Thanks very much to Gerry McCann who continues to promote this important aspect of our association in the club. Another county success is hopefully some reward for your hard work Gerry.
The ladies' A.G.M. will go ahead on Friday December 11th in Dunmoyle at 7.30p.m. We ask all players, parents and supporters to come along. Anyone interested in managing underage girls' teams should contact Sinéad or any member of the committee. Aireagal Chiaráin air-fresheners are on sale in shops around the parish at a cost of just £2.
Alphalot letters this week are B I M V X. The only match four £200 winner is Sowata Louceviclene c/o Carmel McKenna. Next week's jackpot will be £17600.
ST. PATRICK'S EGLISH
Annual General Meeting:
At the A.G.M. on Sunday in the clubroom, the committee elected was as follows: Chairman, Kieran Hagan; Vice Chairmen, Frank McKillion and Brian Murtagh; Secretary, Orla Daly; Assistant Secretary, Noleen Treanor; Treasurer, Liz Daly; Assistant Treasurer, Ruari Martin; Youth Officer, Declan McKeever; Registrar, Sean Byrne; PRO, Gerard Jones; Cultural Officer, Seamus Donnelly; Committee Members, Bartley Finnegan, Canice Murtagh, Cathal Daly, Charlie McKillion, Ciaran McVeigh, Christina Ann Quinn, Eamon Jordan, John Jones, Gerard McGuirk, Paul Donaghy, Roisin Donnelly, Sean Donaghy and Sheila McKenna. There' a committee meeting at 8p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, in the clubrooms.
Gym Facilities:
The gym is open on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Opening hours are 6.00p.m. to 9.00p.m. Admission £ 3.50. Ladies Box-ercise classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 8.00p.m. to 9.00p.m. Admission £ 4.00
Club Leisurewear:
A Christmas Club is now in operation for anyone who wishes to avail of it in the run up to Christmas. If anyone wishes to pre-order club merchandise please contact Liz Daly to allow plenty of time to get the items in and avoid disappointment.
Tyrone Masters:
Good luck to Roddy McKenna who will play in midfield for the Tyrone Master's in their All Ireland Semi Final against Derry.
Colleges Football:
St. Patrick's College Armagh lost to Omagh CBS in the Rannafast Cup final played last Saturday in Dunmoyle. Well done to club member Matthew Jones who played for the Armagh school in the final.
Club Lotto:
Winning numbers for Monday 23rd November were 14, 15, 19 and 23. There were three Match 3 winners; Josie Daly, Angela McGrath and Liz Daly. Next week's jackpot is £ 3,400.00. The club is campaigning to engage more members to play the club lotto and would encourage everyone to show their support.
Club Website:
The club website can be accessed at www.eglishstpatricksgac.com. Club notes will also be available for viewing on www.hoganstand.com.
Social Activities:
Everyone is invited to attend a fundraising night in the Sports Hall on Friday 4th December. Adrian Knight, well known for his comedy and hypnosis, is providing the entertainment. The show starts at 8.30p.m. Admission £ 10.00.
Droim Ratha na Sarseil
Hard luck to the Scor na nOg groups who missed out on Tyrone titles on Sunday. Thanks to Anthony Bradley, Mairead Kelly and Paula McCann for all their hard work in preparing the Scor na nOg competitors. Thanks also to all those who represented the club in Scor na nOg for their effort. Mass for all deceased members will take place tonight (Thursday) at St Maryís Church, Drumragh, at 7.30pm. The AGM will take place on Sunday at Clanabogan Hall beginning at 2pm. The playerís celebration night will be held in the Country Club on Friday December 11. Anyone interested in playing 25 should contact Cathal McLaughlin on 07745014850. Best wishes to Kevin Bogle and the Tyrone over-40s who play Derry in the All-Ireland semi-final on Saturday. Good luck also to CJ in the Ulster Club final. Members are asked to remember that there will be a kit sale, featuring Drumragh and Squareball gear, on Saturday December 5 from the new club rooms. This is the ideal opportunity to snatch a great Christmas present for someone special. Please note XL shirts are being sold at great discounts to make way for new stock. This weekís lotto results were C E F P S. No jackpot winner but the five £10 winners were Dermott Lynch, Caroline Boyle, Carragh OíDonnell, Geraldine McLaughlin and Eugene McCaughey. Next weekís jackpot is £2,350 and the draw will take place in The Coach Inn.
Edendork St Malachy's GAC
Tickets for the Club Draw "Rising from the Ashes" are available from any committee member. The Draw has a top prize of a Volkwagen Golf, supplied by Gerry McVeigh Motors, a second prize of £1500 Holiday Vouchers and a third prize of £500. Tickets are £10 each or 3 for £20. Your help would be greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Garry Currie on 07834805588. The Draw will take place on Sunday 2nd May 2010.
There were no winners of this weeks lotto, the numbers were 8 9 14 17 and the bonus was 20. The winner of the £20 Lucky Dip was Tony O'Neill. Next week's jackpot is £2600 and the consolation is £300.
The AGM will take place on Sunday 3rd January at 2:30pm in Edendork Primary School, nomination papers are available from the Club Secretary Plunkett Donnelly, and are also available to download from the website. All forms must be returned to the Secretary by Friday 11th December.
A limited number of new kitbags and club umbrellas are available from Brendan Nelis or Declan and would make a great Christmas present.
Congratulations to the Clubs Traditional Group and Novelty Act who participated in the Scor Na nOg County Final in The Craic Theatre on Sunday night. The Novely Act "The Quare Blades" were Highly Commended and the Traditional Group were second for the third year in a row. The Club would like to say well done to all and thank all who participated and helped organise this year, a special thanks to Fionnuala McGrath and her team, Bernie Mallon and Deidre Versani, on the time and effort they put in.
The Club would like to send its deepest sympathies to the Casey family, Edendork, on the death of Sister Margaret Mary.
Visit the new website for up to date information and photos.
Kildress
YOUTH FOOTBALL
A strength and conditioning course is been run every Tuesday night at 8.00 in Gortaclady. The course is for all players U 16, U 18, U 21 and currently under the age of 23.
The Youth Presentation Night for all players from U 8s up to U 16s will be on Friday 8th January in Sculleys.
LOTTO
This weeks winning lotto numbers were 8, 18, 21 and 23. There were no jackpot winners. However, 3 people matched 3 to win £25 each. They were; Aoife and Martin O Connor Tulnacross, Caitlin Brannagan Gortreagh and Michelle Loughran Mill Road. Next Weeks Jackpot £1950. Members on rota are Gerry Loughran, Mickey McNally and Martina Mallon.
COMMITTEE NEWS
Next Committee meeting will be Monday 14th December. The clubs AGM will be in Gortaclady on Sunday 3rd January at 3pm. The Annual Dinner Dance will be held in the Greenvale Hotel on Saturday 23rd January.
An Baile Nua
Lotto Numbers were 1, 7, 10 and 12. Roma Curran and Margaret Mills win £25 each. Lotto Jackpot is £475 next week. Winner for Week 28 of the 30 week draw was Dean Devine. Can all ticket sellers please call to Teresa on Thursday night between 7.00 to 8.00pm with all ticket money to date please. Big Draw will take place at Bazaar on Sunday 13th December. Youth night will be held on Friday 11th December. DVD of the Junior Championship on sale priced £10, contact Maureen. The Cairde an Baile Nua scheme has been launched. Further information can be obtained from any committee member. Bodhran Classes Monday night at 7.30pm. Youth club for Primary 4 to Primary 7 children on Tuesday nights in the clubrooms from 6.00 - 8.00pm. All welcome. Next committee meeting is on Monday 7th December at 8.00pm in the clubrooms.
Clann Na nGael CLG
Football
The rearranged senior ladies meeting will now be held in AughabracK Hall on Friday evening at 9:15pm prior to the underage disco. Anyone wishing to play senior football in 2010 are requested to attend, new players are also welcome. It is very important that all senior players attend this meeting.
The club are currently looking for coaches/managers to work with our ladies youth and senior teams in 2010. Anyone interested is requested to get in contact with Louise Quinn or Anne Daly by Friday 4th December.
A one off Fundamentals coaching session will take place on Monday evening, 30th in Dunnamanagh clubrooms at 7pm sharp. This session is open to all club coaches, parents and senior players to attend and everyone is encouraged to avail of this opportunity. Ryan Daly from Ulster Council will be in attendance to deliver the session. Everyone attending is requested to wear suitable indoor gear.
The club have organised a coach development session for Friday 4th December in Aughabrack Hall at 6:15pm. This is a great opportunity for all club coaches to come along and listen to presentations by two of the leading coaches in Ulster. Everyone interested in coaching and the future of our club are requested to pencil this date into their diaries; this is a one off opportunity not to be missed!
There are a number of club jerseys, from various different teams currently missing. If anyone has a jersey at home can they return it immediately to either the management of that particular team or to any committee member.
AGM
The Men's AGM will take place in Aughabrack Hall this Sunday 29th November, starting at 2pm sharp. All members are encouraged to attend.
Leisure Ware
The club leisure ware that was recently ordered has arrived. Anyone who placed an order for leisure ware must collect it next Tuesday, 1st from Dunnamanagh clubrooms at 7pm. All remaining moneys must also be paid upon collection.
Lotto
Last week's numbers were 8, 16, 19, 20. Winner: Ronan Devine. Next Jackpot is £3050
Bingo
The monthly "Must-Go" bingo will be back in Aughabrack Hall on Wednesday 25th, with a prize pool of £2550 including a guaranteed Jackpot of £1000 this is a must for all Bingo fans.
Disco
The next Disco will be on Friday 27th November. All helpers are asked to be there for 9.30pm sharp.
Loch Mhic Ruairí Naomh Treasa
The Club hosted our Annual Youth Presentation evening last Thursday evening and it proved to be a major success. Congratulations to all those who received their awards and thanks to Stephen O Neill for attending and presenting the awards.
There will be a meeting for anyone interested in playing Senior or Reserve football next season this Sunday evening (29th November) at 7:30pm in the Clubrooms. It is important for everyone to be in attendance.
The Annual General Meeting of the Club will take place on Sunday 13th December at 6:00pm. Anyone with any proposals or recommendations is asked to forward them to Stephen Mc Cullagh before Thursday 3rd December. All managers are reminded to submit their team reports before Friday 4th December.
Winning Lotto numbers drawn last week were 8, 10, 15 and 25. Odhran Meenagh and Caitlain Conway each won £25 with the jackpot currently standing at £3,350.
The club extends deepest sympathies to the Harte and Mc Nulty families on their recent bereavements.
GLEANN ÉALLAIGH NOTES
Nomination forms for the Men's AGM are available via e-mail from Peter Lindsay or can be collected from local shops. These forms must be completed and returned by Friday 4th December for the Men's AGM on Sunday 13th December at 2pm. Any club member wishing to join the committee should complete a Nomination Form indicating how they are willing to assist with the running of the club.
A caretaker is required by the club during the football season 1-1.5hrs per week. Anyone interested should contact Peter Lindsay. Coaches and members please note that an Award One coaching course will be held on the weekends of 22nd, 23rd January and 5th, 6th February for Adult/Youth football. Course fee is £80. Payment must be received in advance of the course commencing. Places will be reserved upon receipt of payment. All coaches wishing to attend the Award One course must have previously completed the Foundation Award course. Contact Eunan Lindsay for details
The annual Mass for the deceased members of Glenelly GFC will take place in the Sacred Heart Church Plumbridge, on Friday 18th December 2009, at 8pm.
Thanks to all those who attended the Club's Annual Dinner Dance. The final winners in the Grand Draw held on the night were:- £100 x 5: Josephine McCormack, Patrick Bradley, Jaqueline McAnena, Paddy Kirk & Drew Doherty, £500 x 2: Keith Hamilton / David Warnock & Sean Adams,
£1000: Mark McBride, £2500: P.J Kearney / Daniel Brogan and £5000: Terry McGrinder. Congratulations to all our players and the various award winners and thanks to our special guest Finbar McConnell for his attendance.
Tickets are on sale for Hypnotist Barry Sinclair who will be the club's first fundraising venture in our parishes newly renovated Plumbridge hall on Saturday 12th December. Tickets are priced at £10 each. 'Slogan Sheets / Brain teasers' are available in all local shops and usual outlets priced at £1 per sheet as a Christmas teaser in order to raise small funds for the club. Test yourself and your family in this fun exercise with winners announced before Christmas. All completed sheets should be returned to the club secretary.
An Mhaigh Tír na nÓg G.A.C.
Philadelphia, Here I Come!
The Moy Players will once again join forces with An Mhaigh G.A.C. to perform their hugely successful production of Philadelphia, Here I Come! in the Bardic Theatre, Donaghmore for two nights only this weekend.
Having already played to packed audiences in the Moy Parochial Hall, Seanie Donaghy and company will now stage two final shows in the revamped Bardic Theatre on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th November. Curtain opens both nights at 7.45pm sharp.
For box office and further information, please contact Colin on 077 52478618 or Mary on 077 52858788. Admission is £10.
Mass for Deceased Members
There was a large attendance for the Annual Mass to remember the deceased members and friends of An Mhaigh G.A.C. in St John's Church, Moy last Saturday evening (21st November).
A number of club representatives actively participated in the Mass. Ladies senior footballer Patricia Conroy and An Mhaigh G.A.C. Chairman Peter McKearney said the main readings while underage players Eimear McCormack, Ryan Coleman, Laura Kelly, Chris O'Neill, Lucy McMahon and Conor McCourt each read Prayers of the Faithful.
During the Offertory Procession, Under 10 girls footballer Catherine O'Hanlon carried up a ladies team jersey, Under 10 boys player Niall McCormack brought a football to the altar, while the bread and wine was offered up by Ladies Secretary Eilis O'Neill and our club's County Board delegate Peter Duffy.
Well done to everyone involved in what was a lovely ceremony. Special thanks to Rev Fr John Connolly who was the celebrant for the Mass, Ciara Boyle for the beautiful music, and all those who helped organise this important event in our club calendar.
Poker Classic
An Mhaigh Tír na nÓg G.A.C. will be holding a Texas Hold'em Poker Classic in the Ryandale Hotel, Moy on Friday 4th December. The event will start at 7.30pm and there is a minimum Top Prize of £300. Top six finishers will all receive prizes.
Admission is £20 and all money raised will go towards club funds. Tickets are available from all senior squad members. For more information, please contact either: Ciaran Conroy, Turlough McKearney, Tomas McNicholl, Francie McQuade, Philip Jordan or Ryan O'Neill.
Gaelic Start Nursery Club
An Mhaigh G.A.C. Gaelic Start Nursery Club, for kids aged six years and under, continues to take place in the Moy Parochial Hall each Tuesday evening from 6.15pm to 7.00pm. Children can come along at 6.00pm with a chance for free play for the first 15 minutes. However, parents must be present to supervise their children while the coaches are setting up the various activities.
This weekly indoor event, which provides the young kids with plenty of fun and exercise, has been very well attended to date. All children should bring warm gear and their own water bottle. Parents/guardians are also encouraged to come along and help out at each of the sessions. For further information, please contact Karol McQuade.
Flooding at Páirc Thír na nÓg
Our club's main playing pitch and training field were both under several feet of water last weekend as the recent heavy rain took its toll. The severe flooding means both fields will be out of action for the next number of weeks.
Part of the carpark at Páirc Thír na nÓg was also flooded and sandbags were placed at the front and back doors of our clubrooms to prevent the high levels of water from getting inside. Unfortunately, the nearby Play-School and our club training equipment hut have also been affected by the flooding, which club members say has been the worst seen for many years.
Dinner Dance & AGM
Our club's Annual General Meeting will take place in the Moy Parochial Hall on Sunday 10th January. Start time to be confirmed.
Meanwhile, our Annual Dinner Dance and Presentation Night will be held in the Ryandale, Moy on Friday 5th February, 2010. More details later.
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Colin Mackle (P.R.O.)
COOKSTOWN FR ROCKS
This week's lotto numbers were 5,8,13,21. There was no jackpot winner and ten match three winners who each receive £10. The prize next week is £1800.
Fr Rocks seek Ulster Glory
The fifteen men who take the field at Brewster Park on Sunday will be attempting to earn their place in the history books. Fr Rocks will contest their first ever Ulster Final and the team and management will hope to add the Ulster crown, to the two trophies already secured this year. Opponents on the day are Lavey from County Cavan. Expect to see a determined and committed Fr Rocks team and it is hoped that there will be a large Cookstown support in attendance on the day. The game throws in at 2:30pm in Enniskillen. Best of luck to all players, management and supporters. A full preview of the final and an insight into opponents Lavey can be found at www.fatherrocks.com.
www.fatherrocks.com
Check out the website for all breaking news from the club www.fatherrocks.com Members, players, supporters and Gaels throughout the world will now be able to catch up with club affairs with the click of a button. The website offers a range of features including latest club news, fixtures, results as well as an insight into club history and a club message board. Why not log on to the new site and catch up with all the goings on at the club. Members can also register details on the new site and will soon be able to receive text messages and e-mails about club affairs. The club would like to encourage all members to register their contact details on the new site. If anyone would like to add any content to the website, such as old photographs to the club memorabilia section, then please forward them to the club P.R.O at
[email protected].
Lotto 100
The club are currently embarking on a new lotto fundraiser. The aim is to try and increase lotto sales to help with the ongoing development of Paddy Cullen Park. Our aim is to try and encourage 200 people to pay the weekly club lotto via Standing Order. For just £8.50 per month, £2.12 per week you will get two lines of lotto numbers per week and one free week per year. This will help the club in securing future funding. Details of lotto 100 and a standing order form can be obtained from all committee members and from the website. In the coming weeks members will also be able to play the club lotto online at the club website. All of these things can do such much to help the development of the club and members support would be greatly appreciated.
Club AGM
The club AGM will take place on Sunday 13th December at 3pm. All members are encouraged to attend this vital meeting. Nomination and motion forms can be obtained from Secretary Kieran O'Neill.
Thank you
The club would like to thank all local businesses who helped to contribute to our preparations for the Ulster Final.
Committee Meeting
The next committee meeting will take place on Tuesday 1st December at 7:15pm.
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LOTTO
The lucky dip winners winning £10 each: Mairead Mc Connell, Frank Mc Caughey (Ballagh), Bridie Mc Caughey, Fiona Mc Carroll (Skelagh), Patricia Tierney (Killyclogher) The lucky numbers were 5, 6, 19 and 24. The jackpot next week is £1500, please support your club!
AGM
The clubÄôs annual AGM will take place on Sunday 29th of November.
Fund Raising Draw for 900 Litres Home Heating Oil; Tickets are now available for the annual Fund raising Christmas Draw and are available in all the shops and Pubs both in Augher & Clogher and from any Committee member. Tickets are £2 each or 3 for £5.
The club calendar is on sale in Clogher Valley Meats and in the Credit Union and it also available from Gerry Mc Caughey, priced at £8 each or two for £15.
"Passion and Glory" the DVD about Mickey Harte and Brian Cody, can be purchased from club secretary for £13.99. The club will receive a percentage of sales for the number of DVDs it sells, so if you are interested in purchasing one, please buy it through the club. Contact Louise on 07736774687.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Credit Union AGM will take place on the 23rd of November at 8.30pm in the Rathmore Bar in Clogher.
St MacartanÄôs Primary School is celebrating its 75th Anniversary and as part of its celebrations there will be a Mass on Friday 27th of November at 7pm in St PatrickÄôs Church followed by refreshments afterwards in the school, all welcome!
The Ulster Cancer Foundation is holding a variety concert on Friday the 20th of November in Augher Community Hall, there will be a show case of local talent on the night.
Ardboe O'Donovan Rossa
Strictly Come Dancing:
This Saturday night sees the much anticipated showing of Strictly Come Dancing Ardboe Style . The 18 dancers have been practicing hard for the last two months and Saturday night will no doubt be a night to remember. Doors open at 7pm with the show kicking off at 8pm sharp. Everyone is asked to get there early.
Gym:
The Gym in the parish centre is now open again. Opening times are Monday to Friday 6pm - 10pm and Saturday 12pm - 6pm.
Youth Sponsorship:
Anyone interested in sponsoring youth jerseys for next season contact Niall Muldoon, Youth Officer, on 07706011102.
U8 s & U10 s:
U10 training on Wednesdays 6:30 7:30 and U8 s will be on Thursdays at 7pm 8pm in the pavilion.
Bereavements:
The club wishes to extend their sympathy to the Devlin family circle on the bereavement of Patsy, a former player and member of the club. May he rest in peace. Also sympathy is extended to the Duff family on the recent death of Claire.
Derrylaughan Kevin Barry's G.A.C.
The annual Club Dinner Dance and GAA 125YR celebrations was held in the Glenavon House Hotel on Friday the 20th of November and presented were that football and Camogie All-stars. A great night was had by all and many thanks goes to the Events committee for their organisation, the scrutinising panel, the comperes for the night Lynette and Kevin, the Glenavon House Hotel and in particular our very own Patrons.
The committee and members of Derrylaughan GAC deeply regret the death of John Donnelly 21st Nov 2009 - son of late Mary and Paddy and brother to Tommy, Patsy, Willy and sisters Teresa and Eileen. We extend our deepest sympathy to all related club members and the whole wider family circle. Our Lady Queen of the Gael Pray for him.
Lotto no's drawn Nov 22nd were 2. 10. 18. 29. There were no winners and a draw was made. Kieran McCann, The Avenue and Karla Grey, Ardboe receive £25 each.
The Jackpot is now at £800. Remember that as from Nov15th the lotto numbers will be from a choice of 1 - 30.
The new date for 'Breakthru ASAP' training is the 8th December, with 3 dates to be confirmed in January. As a club fundraising initiative for both the club and Children's Cancer Charity local households will receive from Cookstown Textile Company a couple of recycling bags to recycle clothes and textiles. The more clothes we recycle the more we fundraise for our club. If members or households run out of recycling bags, black bin liners can be used, but all bags must be filled to the top and tied. The collection date is the morning of 4th December.
Any members interested in using the club facilities over the autumn/winter period should contact either Gerard Donaghy or Bronagh Carney for keys and ensure that lights and showers aren't left on unnecessarily. Any member who has keys for the clubrooms is asked to return them to Sean Cushnahan or any other committee member asap.
Visit our club website at
http://kevinbarrys.tyrone.gaa.ie/ for more information on lotto, teams, games, results, tables and soon pictures and details of the All-star night. Club merchandise is now for sale at Coalisland Clothing co. (kit bags, t-shirts, jerseys, jackets etc) and would make the ideal Christmas Present so get in early! If anyone would like their name added to the list of people receiving club notes via e-mail please contact James Quinn on 07891518478 or at
[email protected]
Ó Rathaille Chluain Eo Notes
AGM
Our annual general meeting was held on Sunday 22nd November and the following were elected. Honorary President : John Brady, Honorary Vice-Presidents: Fr K MacKeone, Fr S Mc Grath, Fr Mc Callion, Fr S Corr, Fr Fee, Gerry Mc Cabe, Joe, Mc Cabe, Brian Bannigan, James Treacy, Nellie Mc Kee, Barney Taggart, Owen Corr, James O'Neill (T), Brendan O'Neill. Chairperson: Harry Brady, Vice Chairperson: Colin O'Neill, Secretary: Mel Taggart, Assistant Secretary: Sean Mc Cabe, Treasurer: Aidan Brady, Assistant Tresurer: Brian Taggart, PRO: Dolores Mc Cabe, Youth Officers: Sean O'Neill & Sharon McGeehan, Cultural Officer: Colin Fox, County Committee Representative: Mel Taggart, Committee: John Quinn, Peter Burke, Malachy Hughes, Joe Mc Cabe, Lawrence Dooey, Martin Mc Stravock, Colm Mc Grath, Enda Shields, Joe O'Neill, Shane Mc Cann, Aidan Mc Veigh, Cahal Campbell, Oliver Devlin.
Players Gym
The new players gym will be opening shortly, all players will be contacted over the coming week to attend a meeting with Oliver Cummings (Training and Conditioning Coach)
Youth
The Youth Presentation Night is being held on Friday 27th November at 7.30pm sharp in the community centre. Everyone welcome.
Scor
Well done to the Novelty Act and Quiz Team who took part in the final of the Scor in Coalisland on Sunday. We would like to thank everyone who took part or helped in anyway.
Monthly Draw
The next monthly draw will be on Saturday 5th December.
Committee Meeting
The next committee meeting will be on Monday 30th November at 9pm.
Lotto
Last Weeks Lotto Numbers were 2,9,13,14 , No Jackpot Winner. All lotto money is to be returned to the bar by 9pm each Thursday night.
DVD
The Brawl in the hall Boxing DVD is currently on sale for £10 contact Martin on 07725513719
Club Merchandise
All club merchandise including the new jersey, tracksuit and hoody are available from Lawrence Dooey (Coalisland Clothing).
Community Centre
The Community Centre facilities are available for private bookings. To book sports facilities contact Ciaran O'Neill and for Social Club bookings contact Patrick Doris Snr, both on 028 87 746079.
Weekly Notes
Anyone wishing to have anything included or have the weekly notes e-mailed to them please contact Dolores at
[email protected] or by tel: 07725218537.
Sympathy
Sympathy is extended to the Donnelly Family Derrylaughan and the Fox Family Maghery.
St Macartan's Ladies
Annual General Meeting" - The Annual General Meeting of St. Macartan's Ladies takes place on Sunday 6th Dec at 6pm in the Eskra Community Hall. It is hoped that all Senior and minor players attend plus we would like to see all of the parents of our Youth players present. A warm welcome is extended to all followers of St. Macartan's to come along and help play a part in the running of the Club. This has been a fantastic season for St Macartan's and with everyones assistance we hope to build on this success.A.G.M Reports - All Adult and Youth managers are asked to compile a report On their respective teams and how they fared out during the season. Reports should be given to Youth Officers Joline Donnelly or Shauna McQuaid. All other Office bearers of the Club must submit their Annual reports to the A.G.M.100 Club Monthly Draw will be relaunched at the A.G.M are nearing our total and a Final push is needed to finalise our 100 members. This is a vital source of income for the Club and your support would be greatly appreciated. Contact any Committee member or Player is you would like to join up.Jackpot Joker - The lucky number drawn on Friday night was No. 25 the jackpot didn't go so the £20 lucky dip winner was Kenny Moore. Draw takes place in Dessies Bar every Friday at 10.30pm. Envelopes are available in all the Shops and Pubs in Aghaloo, Augher and Clogher."A Night with the Champions" Come celebrate with the "Double Champions" keep Friday 22nd January Free ! as St. Macartan's Ladies Annual Club Dinner Dance takes place in Quinn's Corner. Tickets will be available Shortly priced Adults £18 all U.14's £10. The Senior team will be presented with their League and Championship winning medals plus the U.16 team will recieve both their League & Championship Runners -up medals. Music will be Supplied by "Sharon & Co" It is hoped that as many of the last Double Winning side of 1994 will come along and enjoy the memorable night of "Celebrating with The Champions"Another Big night not to be missed is the Big Joint Fund Raising "Strictly Fun Dancing" when St Macartan's Ladies and the Eskra Emmett's mens team join together for an extravaganza of show piece Dancing. The date for the Diary is 20th March St. Patrick's week. Practice will commence shorly when the dancing line up has been finalised.
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