Ballycumber club notes

March 30, 2021

Walk for Club and County.

Ballycumber GAA Club wish to thank everyone who donated to this fundraiser and Colm Quinn, Shane Horan and Jack Quinn who ran 5km on Saturday. The funds raised will be divided equally between Ballycumber and Offaly GAA. Because of the Covid 19 restrictions it has been difficult to generate income. Offaly County Board officials deserve praise for developing this initiative and the total raised has given both Club and County a great boost.

 

Sympathy.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Andrew Ross and the Ross family on the death of Andrew’s grandmother Patricia Ross, Castlearmstrong.

 

Zoom Mass.

Fr Brendan O’Sullivan P.P. Ballinahown has made the following link available to join in the celebration of Mass on Sunday mornings at 10 am and for Easter ceremonies. , https://us05web.zoom.us/j/84187483650?pwd=bFNOcnVUcjFPMFN6QnczbjdYRENXZz09

Meeting ID  841 8748 3650   Passcode: eMuUy5. This is a recurring meeting and is accessible every Sunday morning and on Holy Thursday at 7pm, Good Friday at 3pm and Easter Sunday at 10 am.

 

Lotto.

The numbers drawn were 6,8,14,30. No jackpot winner, two match three winners.                                     

Next week’s draw will be held in Gussies on Monday evening for a jackpot of 9950 euros.

Tickets on sale in Gussies, and from usual lotto sellers and online at https://www.locallotto.ie/localhome.asp?LL_ID=415

52 week ticket for 90 euros to never miss a draw. Buy online or from lotto sellers.

 

Membership.

All members and new members are asked to pay their membership fees as soon as possible.

Fees are the same as last year, Player, 60 euro, Family, 50 euro, Adult, 30 euro, Students, 20 euro, OAP and Children, 10 euro.                                                               Social Membership for use of the Walking Track is 25 euro for the full year. Payment can be made to Registrar Angela Kelly.

 

GAA National Club Draw 2021.

GAA National Club Draw 2021 tickets at 10 euro are now on sale. There are great prizes on offer including the all new Renault Clio V Dynamique, All Ireland Football and Hurling Final packages, Cash prizes and Shopping Vouchers and with all funds raised staying with the Club, we ask all members to support this draw. Tickets are on sale from Committee members and players. The draw in Croke Park has been postponed until 4th June because of Covid 19 restrictions. All sold tickets have been uploaded to the system and will be included in the draw.

 

History.

Ballycumber History Group are collecting historical facts about the Boher, Castlearmstrong, Bellair and Moorock  areas. The group would welcome any information and photographs of Boher Church and Schools, Boher Hall, Guinan’s Field, Castlearmstrong, Castletown Park, Moorock, Bellair. Old photographs of people and places are especially welcome. There must be some good stories about dances in Boher Hall.

 

 

 


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