Raharney Hurling Club Notes
January 16, 2012A belated happy new year to all our players, friends and supporters. As the new year begins with a sense of hope and expectation the club would like to wish all our teams every sucess in 2012. The purpose of the club notes is to inform people on a weekly basis what activities are taking place so that people are up to date with all the club news. Please contact Ciara Shaw on 087 9791744 or [email protected] to submit any news relating to the Hurling Club.
Chamionships 2012
Raharney will field teams in the senior, intermediate and junior championships this year. The senior hurling championship for 2012 has been revamped with 2 groups of 4 teams. The top team in each group will qualify for the semi finals with the second and third teams playing in a quarter final. In the intermediate championship there will be one group with 8 teams with the top 4 teams qualifying for the semi finals. At the time of writing the teams participating in the junior championship has not been finalised. The draws for all championships will take place at the next county board meeting on Wednesday 26th January.
Joristown Park Development
The club are undertaking a major development project at Joristown Park during 2012. Prunty Contracts ltd have been awarded a contract to develop 2 sand based pitches. This is a huge undertaking for the club and a significant milestone in our club history. The development will start some time during the Spring weather permitting. Joristown Park will be closed for approximately 18 months during the construction and grow-in period. The club have made alternative arrangements with both Killucan and Kinnegad for the use of their pitches for home matches. 2 local land owners have also kindly agreed to allow the club to use their land for training sessions.
Tractor Draw
A vintage Massey Ferguson 135 will be raffled by the club in aid of the Joristown Park development project. Tickets are €5 each or book of 5 for €20. Tickets are on sale locally from shops and businesses or from any committee member. Your support is much appreciated.
Club Website
A dedicated website for the club is currently being developed and it is hoped that it will go live some time in February. The website will allow the club to communicate important information such as fixtures and results and will allow Raharney people all over the world keep informed of all the latest club news. Please contact Brendan Shaw on 086 8563598, [email protected] if you have photographs or other information to put on the website.
Club Lotto
Lotto Results week ending 9th January. No Winner. 3 Match winners €70 each, Carol O'Malley, Coco & Cathy, Emma Cunneen. Promoter's Prize H & J Mullen
Get fit and into shape for Paddy's Day
Following on from the success of the 'Raharney's Biggest Loser' competition, the club are running fitness training sessions on Monday and Thursday evenings at 8pm in Joristown Park. There is a cost of 3euro per session and people of all levels of fitness are welcome. There is also an optional weigh-in on a Thursday night after training for anyone interested in watching the scales. Tweet
