Lotto:
The winning numbers in this week's draw were 1, 3, 6 and 24. There were six match three winners and will receive €35each. They were: Kevin Spain (Kelly's), Jo Kelly (Kelly's), Billy Healion (Carmel Healion), Ray Scully (Carmel Healion), Paddy Blake (Nancy Thornthon) and Jacky/Peggy Hennessy (J Hennessy). Next week's draw will be held In the Thatch for a jackpot of €4 400. Many thanks to Kelly's roadhouse for hosting the draw.
Handball Success:
Jim Guilfoyle (Mucklagh) and Billy Mullins (Birr) representing Offaly defeated John B. Molloy and Pat Mc Govern of Meath 14/21, 21/6 and 21/14 in the Leinster Final 40x20 Emerald Masters A Doubles on Thursday last. Jim and Billy are going for a third All Ireland in a row in this grade and all in club wish them well in their endeavours.

Church Gate Collection:
The annual church gate collection will take place this weekend at the churches in aid of underage Gaelic games for the coming year. All support will be appreciated.

'Take-a-Chance' Fundraiser:
The tickets for the clubs main fundraiser this year are currently on sale and can be had from individuals all over the parish as well as the usual outlets and committee members. Tickets costing anything from €1 to €21 are up for grabs with only the buyer knowing the actual cost of his/her ticket. This is a novel fundraiser and there are great prizes with €1 500 first prize and €1000 second prize. The added bonus is the fact that whoever pulls out the €21 ticket gets the ticket for free. More details can be had by contacting any committee member.
Colin Dunne Golf Classic:
The Colin Dunne Memorial Golf Classic will be held on Friday 2nd April and Saturday 3rd April at Esker Hills Golf Club. The format is a Three Ball Scramble costing €180 per team including meal. The Dunne Family are kindly donating a valuable cup for this event. It is to the memory of Colin Dunne our esteemed playing member who died on the 1st March 2009 RIP while competing in the Barcelona Marathon. The proceeds of the event will be shared equally with Colin's Charity C.R.Y a body to set up to research sudden death in young sports people. All support will be gratefully appreciated. Contact Liam Mooney at 087 9286701; Joe Monaghan at 086 8565138; John Mollin at 086 8044993; Michael Egan at 086 8728400
All County Clubs Draw:
Tickets for the all county clubs draw can be purchased from any member of the committee. The first draw will be held on Tuesday the 1st of June. There will be 3 Monthly Draws with 1st Prize €10 000, 2nd prize €1 000, 3rd prize €1 000 and 9 prizes of €500. The final draw contains 1st prize of a Car, 2nd €5 000, 3rd € 2 500, 4th €2 000, 5th €1 000 and 10 Prizes of €500.

GAA alcohol and substance abuse prevention conference:
On Saturday March the 27th Croke Park will host the first GAA Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevention Conference. For more information see www.gaa.ie/asap

Marathon Update:
Well done to the 5 players and former players from the club who recently ran the 'Marato de Barcelona'. Congratulations to Cormac Minnock, Finan Minnock, Damien Minnock and Ger Keyes who all completed the 26.2 miles comfortably.


Senior Football:
The senior footballers began their league campaign in Rhode on Friday night last and were comprehensively defeated despite a brave and spirited display by a very young team. Perhaps the key talking point at the end of this game was a bizarre moment by the man in the middle which can at best be described as shocking and embarrassing for that man in the middle with a throw in that resembled something more akin to Tomas O Leary at the back of a ruck.
Team:
A O Connell, Padraig Kelly, D Minnock, C Clavin, Paddy Kelly, K Mollen, R Kearney, M Conroy, B Kearney, P Walsh, L Mooney, D Heffernan, L Mollen, P Keyes, C Buckley
Subs: D O Dwyer, B Kelly, P Minnock, D Reynolds

All players are asked to attend training on the appointed nights.

Junior Football:
The junior footballers reversed the result from Friday night when they defeated Rhode on Sunday morning on a score-line of 2-12 to 1-05. This was a great display with some excellent point taking on display as well as two well taken goals by Padraig Keyes and Ciaran Buckley.
Team:
D Buckley, A Minnock, D Minnock, R Bryant, L Mollen, P Kelly, D Reynolds, P Minnock, M Conroy, S Heffernan, G Keyes, B Kelly, P Keyes, a kidney, C Buckley
Subs:
A Foster, D O Dwyer and P Guinan

Membership:
Membership is now due and should be paid as soon as possible to registrar Brian Kearney or any committee member. Players must be fully paid up before training resumes in the coming weeks. The following are the rates as passed at the AGM: Senior players €150, students €25 and non playing members €30.
Minor Club meeting:
There will be an important minor committee meeting on Thursday night (18th March) in Rahan at 7.30pm. It is vital for all underage management, selectors and trainers to attend this meeting.

Get well soon:
The club would like to wish underage mentor Adrian Duffy a speedy recovery following his recent cycling accident.

U12 Hurling:
The under 12 hurling training will continue on Sunday evening in Rahan from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.

U21 Hurling:
The under 21 hurlers begin their championship campaign on St Patricks Day when they take on Kinnitty with a throw in at 12.00pm. All support, if you're not attending Croke Park, would be appreciated.

Upcoming fixtures:
Junior Hurling league vs Kilcormac on Saturday at 5.00pm.
Senior hurling League vs Brosna Gaels on Sunday at 3.30pm. Tweet

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