ACFL DIVISION VII PLAYOFF SUCCESS
RESULT SHANDONAGH 1-12 KILBEGGAN SHAMROCKS 1-9
Our second team secured promotion to Division 6 of the All-County Football League on Sunday last following a 1-9 to 1-12 playoff victory at home to Kilbeggan Shamrocks.
Despite conceeding an early goal to Kilbeggan's James Finnegan, we went in a point ahead at half-time. Sean Reville returned to the Navy and Blue fold with a well taken goal. Christy Coyne, Danny Foster, and Kevin Downes all played well. The occasion was marked with the return to play of the veteran player's veteran; Martin Scally; Martin a sincere thank you and a true club man.
GRMA
This is a new scheme introduced by the GAA for members of the association. Full members (Over 18) will be able to benefit from partner discounts, special offers and earn points for attending matches. Club members can log on to gaa.ie/grma and enter their club details including their membership number. These details can be obtained from our club secretary Niall O'Brien or registrars Frank Ganley or Liz Molloy. Personalised membership cards will be distributed from January 1917. And in case you are wondering GRMA stands for Go Raibh Maith Agat. Just so you know!
Annual General Meeting
Our AGM has been fixed for Sunday 4th of December at 6.00pm in the clubhouse. NOTE The revised start time. This is your opportunity to get involved. Sign up. Take a job. Help out. Don't just show up to watch the kids when they are playing. Don't wait to be asked. Make a difference in your club. This is about your ownership of your club.
Christmas Gifts
Are you stuck on "What to get the Shandonagh nut" in your life for Christmas ?
Why not consider some of the Shandonagh clothing gear available from O'Neils via our club website? There is something there for all budgets.
COMMUNITY MATTERS
WE wish JJ Scally a full recovery following having had a knee operation. We also wish Imelda Lyons a speedy recovery. We pass on condolences to Patricia Kerrigan on the passing of her father.
QUIZ NIGHT
THE club executive would like to thank Aishling Fry, Willie Geraghty, Sarge Geraghty, The Management, Staff of the Mullingar Park Hotel and our sponsors: Paul and Vincents, Devenish Nutrition, Uniblock, Capper Trading, DID Electrical, Ken Butler Agri Contracting, and Lidl for their support for our Annual Quiz night. The evening was well attended and Michael Maguires team walked away with the spoils of victory closely followed by the Murtagh brothers and their wives as the evening went to a playoff!.
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