Sponsored Cycle.
One of major fundraiser's of the year will take place on Saturday 6th July (Please note the date change). The cycle of the lakes has been a great family event for the last couple of years even though the weather hasn't been kind to us. Sponsorship cards are now available from any committee member and as all funds generated are going directly to the pitch and grounds development and all support would be greatly appreciated. For those not involved with the club they can pay an entry fee of €20 which is great value for the 50km route that has plenty of hills and valleys. There will also be a barbeque and refreshments served afterwards.

Junior League
Crookedwood 1-9 Lough Lene Gaels 0-12. We made the short trip to Collinstown to take on the Gaels recently. After a tough hard fought game we earned a point as the sides were deadlocked at the final whistle. This was a gritty performance from the lads as the never say die attitude came to the fore once more. In a keenly contested first half the gaels led a t half time by two points as we were guilty of some bad wides both from play and frees in the opening period. Our opponents took the game to us in the second half and we took our time in getting off the mark. Indeed with 12 minutes to go we still hadn't scored and the Gaels led by five points. Then a flurry of scores (including a well taken goal by Adam Mitchell) from the lads brought the game level with minutes remaining. Time ran out for both sides and a draw was a fair result. Hopefully we can bring this form into our championship match with Plunketts. The most pleasing aspect of this game was that we scored all bar one point from play while our opponents had to rely on their free taker for the majority of their scores. However, the fact that we conceded so many frees was disappointing and had we not given away so many scoreable frees we would've won this game. In saying that, very player has to be complimented for the effort given over the 60 minutes, as numbers were tight we hadn't the luxury of a sub or two.

Senior fixtures

On Tuesday (18th June) we take on St.Oliver Plunketts in the Junior Championship in Robinstown, at 7:30.

Membership.
Players and mentors, both adult and underage are reminded that they cannot participate in training or games until their membership is paid in full for insurance reasons. Therefore, it is vital that all membership fees are paid asap: i.e. within the coming week. The fees are as follows: Adult Player and active members (i.e. Committee, mentors etc), €50, Family, €100, Student, €40, Under 18, €30, Couple, €60. Crookedwood GAA appreciates all the financial support it receives from its members.

U14 hurling
Our U14s had two wins out of three matches which were played within days of each other. This concludes the League games and we will be starting the Championship in the coming weeks. A full turnout at all training matches is needed between now and then.

Team were as follows; Robbie Connelly, Owen Maleady, Lolly Monaghon, Dylan Wright, Philip Dudek, Conor Hayden, Fionn Ni Choill, Noel Bardon, Colm Pantry, Cian Yourell, Jack Moran, Ciaran Bawle, Aron Whelehan, Brendan McCarthy, Steven Sweeney, Eoin Walsh, Bernard Cox, & Josh Lee. Training continues every Tuesday & Friday evening as usual at 6.30.

Underage Registration.
Registration forms were handed out at all training sessions. It is of the utmost importance that these forms are properly filled out and returned ASAP to your team mentor. Please note that uninsured players will not be permitted to take part in training or matches unless you have paid your membership.

Lotto
The latest lotto draw was held on 9th June in Murray's, The Wood. The numbers drawn were: 11, 15, 18, 22 (no jackpot winner). The €20 winners were: Bernice Orme, Gerry Lynott, Frank Gibson, Roisin Brennan, Patsy Murray

Condolences
Crookedwood GAA extends deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Rita O Sullivan (nee Moran), Multyfarnham.

Exam Time
Best of luck to all club members and all young people in the area sitting their exams at the moment.

Website Calendar's.
We have recently added a calendar to the homepage of the website, this details all games, training and fundraiser's. There is also one on the Senior and underage pages which outlines the training and game's schedule for all teams. If anyone has anything they would like added to the calendar please don't hesitate to contact me by email or phone. (Details listed below).

Web Site/Contact.
The website can be viewed at the following address: www.crookedwood.gaa.ie, anyone who has any photos (new or old) or any ideas for the website I can be contacted on 087-7867663 or [email protected] Also find us on Facebook, just search for Crookedwood GAA and follow us on Twitter: @CrookedwoodGaa. Tweet

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