Notes as of 13th August 2015
Underage Training
U8's train on Tuesday evenings @ 6pm. The U10's will train this Thursday evening @ 7pm, U12&U14 training on Tuesday & Thursday evenings @ 7pm. All new members welcome.
U8's: - Our U8's took part in a very enjoyable Blitz hosted by Delvin Hurling Club on Sat 12th September. We had very competitive and enjoyable matches against Clonkill and Raharney with our boys showing some great skill and good goal scoring form on the day. Big thanks to Delvin Hurling Club for hosting the Blitz and to all players, mentors and parents who supported the lads on the day.
U18: Our Minor Hurlers were given a walkover verses Éire Óg.
Junior League
Our Junior Hurlers had a good win over Turin in Castlepollard on a scoreline of Pollard 3-16 to Turin 1-17.
Senior Championship
Castlepollard play Delvin in the Senior Championship on Sunday 20th September @ 1pm in Cusack Park.
All-Ireland Tickets.
Well done to former Pollard Hurler Willie Brennan who won the tickets to this Sundays All-Ireland Football Finals in the club members draw.
Condolences
Condolences to the family of Arthur "Artie" Pyke Athlone, who died on Monday 24th August. Artie was synonymous with Southern Gaels Hurling Club and Westmeath Hurling Teams. To his wife Maisie, familly Joseph, Kay, Eddie, Artie, Bernard, Herbert, Esther and Marie we offer them our deepest condolences and sympathies, may he rest in peace.
Bingo
Our weekly Bingo continues every Sunday night at 8.30pm in the Hurling Complex. There was no winner of the Main Jackpot of €15,000 last Sunday night. Our 2nd Jackpot of €4,500 was not won and now stands at €4,600.
Bonus Ball Game #1 :- lucky winner of €100 prize was Paddy Kennedy.
Bonus Ball Game #2 :- lucky winner of €100 prize was Chrissie Grimes.
Lotto Draw
Our Lotto Draw took place during Bingo on Sunday night last . The numbers drawn were :- 17,27,28,30.
There was no jackpot winner. The 6 x €25 winners were:
1. Carmel Maguire c/o Bingo.
2. Maura Gilchrist, Glenview,Castlepollard.
3. Ricky Crone, Collinstown.
4. Seamus Lynch, Maynooth(Yr Ticket).
5. Mags Gaffney, Castlepollard.
6. Pat Gaffney. Castlepollard.
Our next Lotto draw will take place at the Bingo on Sunday 27th September 2015. New Jackpot will be €9,900.
The Hurling Club would like to thank all Sponsors, patrons and ticket sellers for their continued support.
Club Website
Please feel free to visit us at www.castlepollard.gaa.ie or find us on facebook.
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