Rhode GAA notes
February 28, 2017Rhode GAA Dinner Dance
Rhode GAA Dinner Dance took place on Saturday night in the Tullamore Court Hotel. It was definitely a packed Room of Legends from Kerry ,Offaly and indeed Rhode. Chairman Joe Malone opened proceedings with an exellent speech welcoming all in attendence and highlighting the hard work of everyone that brought us to winning our 27th County Title. Fr. Greg said Grace before meals and with that we sat to a lovely meal . Our MC on the Night Michael Duignan got the ball rolling on interviewing a few players. First up on behalf of Offaly County board was offaly Legend Damien Martin who gave an excellent speech.Our Friend and Colleague John Glennon could not be with us on the Night but he was not forgotten as P.R.O Robert kellaghan read out a special Tribute on John's dedication to Rhode GAA Club there was a standing ovation forJohn. Then came the presentations to Joe Masterson and Pat Smullen. Joe's son Colm collected his presentation on his behalf and thanked the club on his behalf for the honour. Then the presentation to pat took place and Pat did a mighty interview with Michael Duignan thanking the club for the honour and it be one that he will cherish the most. Michael then sat down with Tomas OSe which was something you could have listened to all night. Following on from that Club Manager Paschal kellaghan spoke thanking players, Management, club and supporters for their hard work over 2016. It was then down to the main event of the night the Players medal presentation by Tomas OSe in groups of three they proudly made their way up to collect the coveted County and league medals in front of a crowd of 210. there then was a small presentation made to the management team on behalf of the players by team Joint Captain Conor McNamee.
There was only one thing that could be done then was dance the night away .
A Big Thank you has to go to all who attended. The Tullamore Court Hotel for the fabulous food and help organising the night. To the committee , players and management team. Special thanks to MC on the Night Michael Duignan who made the event run like clockwork.
Offally Senior Footballers
Offaly Senior Footballers lost out to Louth in their third game of the league in Tullamore on Sunday on a score-line of 2-13 to 0-14.
Club Membership:
Membership is now due and can be paid to the following membership officers listed, Patricia McManus, Orla Kilmurray, Ger Noonan, Ger Hynes, Pat FitzGerald, Joe Malone, Oliver Murphy, Jody Kilmurray, James Murphy , John Glennon ,Tracey Murphy , Robert Kellaghan and Mary Hannon up to the 31st of March 2017.
The Membership Rates are as Follows:
Player ( including Insurance)- €50
Family (2 adults and all Children)- €50
Single Adult- €25
Student /student player -€20
Juvenile -€20
O.A.P,s - €5
C.L.G. Rod - Bord Na nog St. Patrick's Day Parade
Assembly in Fr. Dowling Park, Friday , March 17th at 9am.
Parade starting at 9:30am to Killeens Car Park.
Boys and Girls footballers Under 6 to Under 16, and many more clubs in our parish participating.
More details shortly .
Lotto
There was no winner of the Rhode GAA Lotto Draw that took place on the 20th of February for a Jackpot of €15,000. The numbers drawn were 14 22 28 29 The club would like to thank all those who supported the draw and thanks to Killeen's for the use of their premises and for their help and cooperation. The following matched three numbers and received €100 each
Audrey Meade
Damian Nyland
The Rhode GAA Lotto is the main source of income the club has and now you can play online through our website. The good news is when you play the lotto online you are entitled to free draws, for example, pay for seven draws receive the eighth one free, pay for fourteen draws receive two free and so on. In other words, the more you play the more free draws you are entitled to!!
Sympathy
Deepest sympathy to Joanie Glennon fahy and her Aunt Bridget Dunne rathcobican on the Passing of her mother Ann. Who was buried on Sunday morning last.
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