Naomh Fionnbarra & St. Annes Club Notes

June 22, 2015

There was no jackpot winner in Naomh Fionnbarra G.F.C. and St. Anne's Camogie Club Lotto draw held on Wednesday 17th June.  The winning numbers were 14, 19, 24, 26. There was 1 match 3 winner Marie Byrne, Grangebellew, - who won €150.  Next weeks draw takes place on Wednesday 24th June and the jackpot stays at €10,000, with the reserve jackpot rising to  €2,800.   Tickets are available from the usual local outlets, Lotto sellers and any committee member.  Funds raised from our Lotto draw go towards the running of the club and your support is greatly appreciated.

On Wednesday 17th June our U-14 team suffered a 4-10(22) to 0-9(9) defeat to Glen Emmets in Division 4 League Round 10 at Cusack Park, Tullyallen.  Hard luck lads.

The Naomh Fionnbarra Junior 2 team had a mixed bag of results this week.  On Tuesday evening they suffered defeat at the hands of Sean O'Mahonys in Division 4B League at the Point Road, Dundalk. Naomh Fionnbarra Team:  Shane O'Brien, Brendan Simms, James Butterly, Hugh McGrane, Michael McArdle 0-1, Colin McGrane, Chris McGlynn, Shane Fanning, Nicholas Butterly 0-1, Mairtin Murphy, Andy McCann 0-1, Brendan Murphy 0-1, Jack Butterly 2-2, David Woods.  Final score: Naomh Fionnbarra 2-6(12) Sean O'Mahonys 2-9(15).  Hard luck lads!

On Saturday evening the defeated Hunterstown Rovers in Division 4B League at John  Markey Park. Naomh Fionnbarra Team:  Shane O'Brien, Brendan Simms, Patrick McGrane, James Butterly, Liam McDonnell 0-1, Hugh McGrane 0-1, Chris McGlynn, Colin McGrane, Nicholas Butterly 0-1, Mairtin Murphy 0-1, Shane Fanning 0-2, Brendan Murphy 1-0, David Woods 0-5, Ryan Woods, Andy McCann 0-1,.  Subs:  Jack Butterly 1-1 for Ryan Woods, Pádraig Murphy for Brendan Murphy (black card).  Final score: Naomh Fionnbarra 2-13(19) Hunterstown Rovers 1-11(14).  Well done lads!  The team now go into the final round of league games with it all to play for against Clogherhead Dreadnots on Tuesday evening where a win would earn them a semi final place.

There are plenty of upcoming fixtures this week for supporters and players alike, please come along and support our teams if you can make it.  For more fixtures details please see local press, Louth and Proud website and the Louth GAA website.

Naomh Fionnbarra are hosting a Kellogs GAA Cúl Camp for the first time ever this year at John Markey Park between 27-31st July.  Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps provide boys and girls - between the ages of 6 and 13 - with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games.  Cost for your first child is €55, second child €45 and third/fourth child €40.  For more information please contact Brian Og Corr 087-7712478 or Francis McMullen 087-3741984, or please visit http://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.

There are plenty of photographs of our recent family fun day on our Facebook page. 

Tickets are now on sale for the Round 1B Football Qualifier Louth v Leitrim on Saturday 27th June at the Gaelic Grounds, Drogheda can be purchased from Louth Co. Board.  Tickets will be on Sale on the day of game outside Ground, also from Gaa.ie and selected Centra and  Supervalue stores.  Prices as follows: €15/£13 Adults, €10/£9 Students/Oaps available at venue, Juveniles Free.

Well done to our ladies U-14 player Sophie Turley who played with the Louth U-14 girls team on Saturday against Carlow, excellent player with an excellent attitude.  She has a bright future ahead of her!!


The club would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Jim Osborne, Drumcar who passed away recently.  Jim was a Togher man through and through and was a great supporter of the club over the years. 


The club would also like to wish a speedy recovery to Patrick Crehan from his recent illness.  Patrick has been a great servant of the club over the years as a player, manager, selector and supporter, hopefully he will be back watching the 'Barrs soon.


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