Killucan club notes
March 15, 2010Weekly Newsletter
18th January 2010
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Killucan GAA Club Buster Draw
Killucan GAA is hosting their Buster Draw on Sat, 3rd of April in Mullingar Greyhound Stadium. Tickets are eu20 and the jackpot of eu2000 is guaranteed to be won. The ticket allows free entry on the night and a free race card with plenty of prizes to be won. Tickets are available from any committee member or the local shops. This is our main fundraiser for the year to raise much needed funds for the new pitch which is now open Thank you for your continued support.
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Jackpot Winner
Well done to Donal Foley, Turin, who won the eu3200 Jackpot in our weekly Lotto. The jackpot now stands at eu1200. Thank you for continuing to support our weekly lotto, these funds help towards the daily running costs of the club.
Div 2 League
Our Senior team returned to winning ways on Saturday evening in Mount Temple against Caulry in our Division 2 league game. Minus 10 senior†regulars Killucan found the†first half†of the match hard going and Caulry went in at half time leading by 0-7 to 0-2. In the second half Killucan played some excellent football and completely turned the game around with Barry Nea and Niall Flanagan scoring the goals that enabled Killucan to win out comfortably in the end on a scoreline of Caulry 0-8 Killucan 2-8.
Eamon Lynch made 3 wonderful saves at important times in the game, the full back line were excellent with newcomer Brian Duignan outstanding at corner back†and regular goalkeeper David Bryan playing himself into contention for the full-back position. The half back line worked hard against a quick Caulry forward line with Chris Cannon scoring an excellent point from centre back with the outside of the boot in the second half. The experienced midfield pairing of Rory Reilly and Conor Jordan†worked tirelessly and really stood up to the plate in the second half when they were needed. The half forward line worked hard throughout with Cormac Boyle the pick of the forwards scoring several points both from play and the placed ball. The full forward line battled hard on limited ball in the first half and the comeback was started by Barry Nea when he punched the ball home for the first goal early in the second half. Niall Flanagan who came on as a substitute fresh from playing for the Westmeath hurlers was excellent and it was his 30 yard wonder strike into the top corner that put Killucan in front for the first time in the game midway through the second half. Overall this was an excellent win for the team and the lads who were missing will have their work cut out to get their places back in the side.
Team: Eamon Lynch, Brian Duignan, David Bryan, Stephen Morley, Chris Leech, Chris Cannon, Kevin Corroon, Conor Jordan, Rory Reilly, Cormac Boyle, Alan Doyle, Pol Neary, Barry Nea, Mark Breslin, Paul Briody. Subs: Niall Flanagan for Kevin Corroon, Padraig Leavy for Mark Breslin and Cathal Brady for Paul Briody.
Minor league
Hard luck to our minors who were defeated in the league on Sunday last. Despite missing a number of our stronger players, it was a great team performance and perhaps deserved something from the game. Training continues this Friday.
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Club walkway now open
Killucan GAAís walkway is now open to the public. Anyone who wishes to avail of this can contact club registrar, Shane Briody on 087 2774130. There is a social membership fee of eu10 which covers the insurance that the club must pay for health and safety. Anyone is welcome to use this facility. All dogs to be kept on the lead and please stay inside the walkway perimeters. It is a great addition to the community and Killucan GAA are proud to offer this service.
New Pitch
We have started training on our new facilities with all age groups from Senior to U8 back in training. The fencing has been erected and the second pitch is now floodlit. Temporary dressing rooms have been installed and the pitches are now in full swing. Killucan GAA would like to thank everyone, from the new park development committee who put in endless hours of their time to ensure the park opened, to every volunteer who helped on the fields in any way and especially to every member of the community who supported us through our weekly lotto, our annual fundraisers, our table quizzes. Without each and every one of you the park would never have got to this stage.
Membership
Membership is now due. Fees are eu10 per child, eu20 per adult and eu40 per family (2 adults, 2 children). There is also a social membership of eu10.
Registration day
There was an underage registration day last Saturday at the new pitch between 11am and 1pm. There was a great turnout and a big thank you to all who attended. there was also a Killucan GAA sports pack for sale which consists of a hoody, polo shirt and kit bag. The pack costs eu5 up to age 12 and eu10 from 13yrs and over. These packs are only available by pre-booking and anyone who ordered them on Saturday will receive them in the coming days. To order a Killucan GAA pack call Shane on 087 2774130 or Keith on 086 2166479.
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