GAA Club Notes

Maghera Results: Junior League: Belturbet v Maghera. Game postponed due to pitch conditions. TBA. Training: Seniors is on Tuesday and Thursday evening at 8pm at Páirc Mac Finn. Youth - U6"s to U14"s is on Saturdays at 11am at Páirc Mac Finn. All support welcome! U16"s and Minors - Blackwater Gaels is on Thursday 6.15pm at Páirc Mac Finn. Ladies: Casual kick about Fridays 8pm at Páirc Mac Finn. All ladies welcome! Fixtures: Junior League: Round 7 - Maghera v Drumalee at Páirc Mac Finn on Sunday 24th May "09. Time: 2pm. Under 12"s League: Round 6 -Maghera v Drumgoon at Páirc Mac Finn on Monday 18th May "09. Time: 7pm. Under 14"s League: Round 7 -Maghera v Munterconnaught at Páirc Mac Finn on Thursday 14th May "09. Time: 6.30pm. Under 16"s League: Round 7 - Blackwater Gaels v Cornafean at Páirc Mac Finn on Tuesday 19th May "09. Time: 7.30pm. Committee meeting: Special General Meeting to be held in Club Rooms on Wednesday 27th May "09 at 8.30pm. Members please attend! Club membership: Membership available: Adult = €20; Youth = €5; Family = €50 (2 adults & 2 or more youths). VHI Cúl camps: Maghera Mac Finns will be hosting a VHI Cúl Camp for Football and Hurling this year, for children aged 5 to 13 years. To be held on Monday July 20th to Friday 24th July "09. Application form available from Club House or register online at www.gaa.ie by 1st June "09. Volunteers required to help coaches. Training and Induction available. Lá na gClub Fun Day: Club Celebrations of 125 years of Gaelic Games were held on Sunday May 10th "09. A glorious day was just the icing on the cake for a fun packed afternoon at Páirc Mac Finn. Many thanks to Fr. Johnnie Cusack who commenced the proceedings with a blessing of the grounds and club house. There was football for all including the Lurgan Ladies who joined us for a game. Many a child donned the Maghera colours even on their faces as painted by the Dunne girls. The cake stall, tea rooms and sweet shop were a major attraction all day. Well done and thanks to all the artists in Carraigabruise School who donated pictures for the Exhibition in the hall. The Memory wall showed family connections for so many in the parish and will continue to be shown for the 125 year. The Fartha ladies Tug o" War team were beaten by the Maghera ladies. Music by Tom King and Irish dancing from the Taaffe School of Dancing were also enjoyed. Table quiz: Table Quiz fundraiser to be held in the Lakeside Manor Hotel on Saturday 23rd May "09 at 9pm. €40 per table of 4. Raffle and finger food. Blotto Numbers drawn: 14, 16, 12, 22. Jackpot: €4000 - Not Won €40 Winners: Rosie Markey, Fartagh; John Joe Lynch, Mullagh; Kate Emma Farrelly, Coppenagh; Shane O"Reilly, Carraigasimon; Bob Sheals, Forest Park. Next Draw: Sat 9th May "09 Venue: Lisgrey House, Virginia. Team F. Jackpot: €4,200 Blotto Tickets also available online: www.magheramacfinns.com Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir as ucht bhur dtacaíocht. - Regina McDermott Drumalee GFC Lotto held on the 07/05/09 Jackpot €1100.00 No Winner €40 winners: Greg Sheridan c/o Teresa Lee; John Lynch Billis, Cavan; Gretta Boylan Earlsvale Rd Cavan; Oisin Lynch c/o Top of the Town; Anne Lee, Behey, Cavan. Next jackpot: €1200.00, Venue Ballinagh hall ON 14/05/09. Golf Classic: Drumalee Juvenile committee Annual Golf classic, sponsored by Adrian Dempsey. PAR 3 Golf Classic in McSheains Cornafean on Saturday 30 May 2009. First tee is 9am, last tee 4pm. Entry fee e80 per team of 4. Entries Ring Peter Donohoe 086 8161063 or Michael Lyons 087 2647349. Numerous prizes on the day. Presentation of prizes in Adrian Dempsey"s,The Thomas Ashe, Ashe Street Cavan at 7pm on Saturday 30 May. La na gClub: In glorious sunshine Drumalee club celebrated 125 years of the Gaelic Athletic Association on Sunday last. An underage blitz had been arranged and after some hard fought and exciting matches Barry Egan"s Lilywhites met Michael Goldrick"s Stripes. After a ding dong battle the Lilywhites came out on top by a scoreline of 5.06 to 2.07 aided by a fine individual display by Eamon Quinn with a personal score of 4.4. This was a great occasion for the young players of the club and some of the talent on show augers well for the future. The referee for the day was Michael Lyons who did a very professional job and kept the games flowing expertly throughout the day. Well done to everyone who made the day a great success. A word of thanks to the ladies who provided refreshments for the teams and supporters alike. - Christine Donohoe Crosserlough Club Condolence: The club was saddened at the loss of Tom Dowd on Wednesday evening last; Tom was a true man of the club and had been involved in every aspect of the club down through the years. Tom was very well known in all circles of the GAA and was President of Cavan GAA. His funeral mass on Friday morning was a testament to Tom"s involvement in the GAA during his lifetime, when a large crowd gathered to pay their last respects to this great GAA man. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam. Club Lá: As a mark of respect to the passing of the late Tom Dowd Club Lá was cancelled over the weekend, this club weekend has now been rearranged for June 7th to coincide with the Team of 1958 celebration. The will be more details available nearer the time. Monthly Club Meeting: There will be a monthly club meeting this Friday evening the 15th at 9.00pm in the GAA Centre, Kilnaleck. All club members welcome. Club Blotto: There was no blotto draw this week as a mark of respect to the passing of the late Tom Dowd; this week"s blotto will be held in TM Hill"s Bar on Saturday night the 16th May. Jackpot is €13,400. Senior ACFL News: Full action resumes this weekend for both our division one and two sides, the division two league game is a home fixture against Knockbride at 4.00pm this Saturday the 16th May. The division one team play Cuchulainns the same day, throw in for this fixture is at the later time of 7.30pm. Minor League Semi Final: Our minor lads are away to Castlerahan this Monday evening the 11th May at 7.00pm in Ballyjamesduff in the semi finals of the league. Under 16 League: Our under 16 lads are away to Denn this Tuesday evening the 12th May at 7.30pm in the league. Notes: Notes and under age match reports can be sent to the club PRO via email at bryan@smartpets.ie or text 086 8293995. Club Merchandise Shop: There is still club merchandise available to purchase. Further details can be got by contacting Bryan on 086 8293995. - Bryan Gaffney Denn GFC Blotto Draw: The Blotto Draw took place in The Farnham Arms on Monday night 4th May. The winning numbers were 8,13,15,23. There was no jackpot winner. The weekly winners were Martin Cahill Drumavaddy, Mary J Smith Lishenry, Gabrielle Dowd Kiffa, Tom & Rosemary Caffrey, Fergal McConnell. The next draw will take place in The Den on Monday night 11th May 2009. The jackpot is now Eu10,400. Pool Competition: Denn GFC are holding a pool competition as a fundraiser for the new pitch development. Entry fee is E20. The closing date for entry is Sunday 10th May. Contact Gerard McCaul on 086 6075192 or any committee member. All age groups can compete. First prize is E300 and Second prize is E200. Club Meeting: The monthly meeting of Denn GFC will take place on Friday 15th May at 9pm in the clubrooms. La na gClub - Sunday 10th May: Due to the adverse weather conditions in the days running up to Sunday, the club had to postpone the La na gClub celebrations on Sunday 10th May. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. The day will be held in the near future and news on the date chosen will be here in the club notes. Club Membership: 2009 Club Membership is now due. Direct Debit forms are available from any member of the committee. Standing Orders are vital to the club when making grant applications for the new pitch development. Club Membership plus Blotto(52 weeks) - E120. Blotto(52 weeks) - E95. Club Membership (Adult) - E35. Club Membership (Student) - E15 Denn GFC Club Gear: Denn Club Gear STILL AVAILABLE. Contact Tina McCaul 086 3046975. Anyone who has placed an order for club gear, but still has to collect it, could they please do so. - Geraldine Lynch Mullahoran Jigs and Reels: Mullahoran events committee would like to thank all who attended and supported the Jigs and Reels on Friday night in the Lodge in Gowna. It was a very enjoyable night and a great success for all involved. Well done to the contestants who danced the night away and gave the audience a great laugh. Thanks to all the acts who performed on the night and the judges for their entertaining comments and attire. A special thanks to our very own Fergal Gunner Brady who was MC on the night, keeping the crowd entertained. Thanks to the Declan Campbell and the Lodge staff for their help on the night and for providing the venue. Everyone who helped out, it did not go unnoticed and is sincerely appreciated. This is the first of many events to be organised and I hope everyone who attended enjoyed the night. La na gClub invite: The GAA anniversary was marked on Sunday in the park as old and new, married and single players reunited to join in and contribute to the festivities. Football, Handball, Camogie, Scór, rounders and Hurling clubs were involved in making the day an enjoyable one for all who attended. History of GAA events in Mullahoran was recapped on displaying the joys/successes of sport in the parish over the years. Thanks to everyone who made the day such a success, you"re hard work paid off. It was a fun packed day, enjoyed thoroughly by all who attended and the BBQ went down a treat. Sponsored Walk: Fifth Annual Sponsored Walk-Sunday 31st May, 2009 - Ballinagh to Hideaway, Mullahoran-8 ½ miles - In aid of Irish Kidney Assoc, Oncology Unit, Cavan General Hosp, World Transplant Games. For Sponsor Cards & details contact Rose Dalton 086-818-6379 U10: Congratulations to the Erne Valley U10 team who have reached the semi-final. It is hoped it will be played on this Wednesday evening. Show your support to the boys, contact Ciaran Brady for more information. U12: The u12s will play Baileborough this Tuesday evening. U14: Game this Thursday evening at 7.30pm against Drumlane in Drumlane. Contact Cormac Brennan if you require any further information. U16/Minor: Contact Danny Brady for more details. Four teams have been confirmed for the Vivian Dowd Tournament so far. These include Colmcille, Gowna, Abbeylara and Mullahoran. Dates for this tournament will follow as soon as they are arranged. Complex is available for birthday parties. Membership for the Mullahoran walking track is only €50.00 for anyone interested in joining for the year to get in shape.  The track is open all day, everyday.  Contact Yvonne Brady on 086 3427179 or any member of the Executive Committee. Mullahoran Complex has available time slots for indoor football. Book as soon as possible as slots are limited. Full Complex facilities and running track is also available to interested parties and clubs. If interested in booking a time, please contact Seanie Smith on 087 4106760 or Aide Kiernan on 087 6457990. If you request anything to be put into the club notes email Julie Anne Sheridan on julie.sheridan28@mail.dcu.ie before 6pm on the relevant Sunday evenings. Otherwise anything sent after this time is not guaranteed to appear. - Julie Anne Sheridan Mullahoran Ladies Senior training: Senior league game this Saturday evening against Lacken in Lacken. A time will be confirmed later in the week and confirmed at training. Training will take place on Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm. U14: Hard luck to the u14s girls who were narrowly beaten on Saturday by Drumlane. U-16: The u16 girls will play their 9aside semi final on Wednesday week. Watch this space for more details. Meeting: this Friday night (May 15) at 9pm for all members and parents of underage squads. Draw: for O"Neill"s sports gear will take place this weekend. Anyone who has sponsor cards outstanding, please get them into a member of the committee as soon as possible. Affiliation: €40 for over 18s and €30 for under 18s.This money includes insurance against any injuries sustained over the year and may be paid at training or to any member of the committee. The sooner you get it in the better it is for you! - Julie Anne Sheridan Munterconnacht Lotto results: No jackpot winner. Winning numbers09, 11, 15, 17. €20 winners: Sara Yore/Mrs Smith/Hugh Smith, Annette Lynch, Paul Gilsenan, Garrett Dunne, Jim Gilsenan. Next week"s jackpot €11,400 ACFL: Munterconnaught suffered their 2nd defeat in the league away to Laragh last Sat even on a scoreline of 2-12 to 1-2. Next game at home to Bailieboro next weekend. Check Celt for date & time. - Eugene Sheridan Gowna La na gClub: Last Sunday, a large gathering of interested observers from right across Loch Gowna congregated inside the club"s spacious clubrooms to celebrate La Na gClub-the GAA"s 125th anniversary. A special Mass was held and officiated by local parish priest Fr P.J. Fitzpatrick with a number of club members also taking part in the proceedings. In addition, the local choir were on hand to provide a beautiful range of songs which undoubtedly added to the ceremony. Following the Mass, there was a chance for locals to observe many of the club"s achievements from both past and present courtesy of a comprehensice range of pictorial and historic newspaper clippings that dotted the walls. As many took time out to reflect on past glories, others took to the stands in glorious sunshine to watch a number of mini games on the pitch. In what was a memorable day for all the family, a great deal of credit must go to all those who gave up their spare time during the course of last weekend to get the pitch and clubrooms looking in such fantastic condition. ACFL: Next weekend meanwhile, after a fixture free weekend the seniors are back in action this time taking on Belturbet at home. Throw in is at 7:30pm on Saturday evening as the side look to continue their encouraging start to the season. - Liam Cosgrove Ramor United Seniors;Ramor play Denn in Virginia this Saturday, May 16th at 7.30pm. There is a Div 5 fixture on Sunday 17th at 2pm at home against Killdallon. Please support these games Minors; The Minors have earned a place in the Final of the League, having beaten St Finbarrs decisively on Friday last on a score-line of 3-15 to 0-9. They will play either Crosserlough or Castlerahan on Friday evening. Venue to be announced. Keep an eye on local sports fixtures. U-16"s: Ramor had a great win on Tuesday last over Bailieboro. The result of the game was never in doubt as Ramor dominated the entire match. The final score was Ramor 3-11. Bailieboro 3-6. Next game is away to St. Josephs on Tuesday, May 12th at 7.30pm. U-14"s: The U-14"S had no game last Thursday . All games in the county were postponed due to the sad passing of former Cavan GAA President and Monir Board Chairman, Tom Dowd. Please refer to the local press for this weeks fixtures. U-12"s: Due to the bank holiday, the U-12"s had no game last week. This Monday, May 11th, they play Castlerahan in Virginia at 7pm. Please support this game. U-8"s & U-10"s: Training as normal on Saturdays at 10am. New players, both boys and girls are always welcome. La nag Club: Ramor Utd had a fantastic celebration on Sunday last under fabulous sunshine in Ramor Park. It was a wonderful day in every way, beginning with a colourful parade through the town, and culminating in a presentation to the 1959 Virginia Blues Championship winning Team. There will be a full report on proceedings next week. Photos will be posted on the Ramor United web-site and in the local press. Membership: Please remember to obtain your membership, social or otherwise. Contact; Mr. Frank Mc Guinness, Hon. Sec. Ramor Utd. Edenburt, Virginia, Co. Cavan. Astro-Turf: State of the art pitches available to hire. Birthday Parties welcome, best facilities in the county, contact 086-8131815. Defibrillator Training: This Tuesday, May 12th at 7.30pm in the Ramor Clubrooms. Contact Conor Mc Crystal on 086-8558691. Summer Camp: Ramor are running an exciting Summer Camp this July and August for boys and girls aged 6 to 13. Full details to follow. Inquiries to 086-8131815. - Mary Brady Lacken Celtic Meeting: The monthly meeting of th club will take place next Friday 22 May at 9pm in the clubrooms. - Pauric Mahon Killygarry GFC LOTTO: Last Draw for E10,800    No Winner. Numbers: 4, 19, 20, 21 Bonus: 10 E40 euro winners Jim Fitzpatrick, Tracy Hancox, Annie Cahill, Leon Lynch Next draw for E11,000 Due to new publishing deadlines Lotto results from next week will be one week behind. Up to date results will be available on club website or via the weekly Tuesday E-News. Lá na gClub Sunday, May 10th: Our clubs celebration day was a tremendous success. Starting off with Sunday Mass in St Brigids Killygarry the large congregation enjoyed a beautiful liturgy from Fr Andrew Tully and his reflection and touching remembrance of all our deceased members and local people associated with the club. All members of the congregation were thankful to Fr Andrew for his sermon and the sense of belonging he brought to the occasion. After moving to the club grounds, the sun shone and everyone responded by arriving in large numbers. Our tree planting ceremony, locking of the time capsule and the unveiling of the new plaque commemorating all our Club Chairmen were fitting tributes to this special day for the GAA. Many thanks to Annie Cahill for pulling the cord and it was fitting to see her flanked by her grandsons, current senior players, Padraig Cahill and Michael, Andrew and Stephen McGovern. With these activities surrounded by lots of games for our Under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, Minor and Senior players, boys & girls, men & women everyone enjoyed the spectacle and a large thank you goes out to all the coaches who manned the stations and to all our past players who turned out for the Over 35"s game. The ice packs were out in force on Monday morning!!! Thanks also to Majella and the Ladies club for their sterling work throughout the day. Others that added to the day were Mark & Sinead Lynch and their kind gesture of having refreshments for all the young players as they left the pitch and Harry Lynch from Harry"s Electrical who provided the PA system so everyone could hear what was going on. Many thanks to one and all. The evening festivities went on long into the night and the highlight for all was the presentation to Mr. Bartley Gilsenan for his Lifetime of Service to Killygarry GAC. The tributes paid to Bartley by Club Chairman Kevin Reilly, Past Chairman of Cavan County Board Peter Brady and the reply from Micheal Gilsenan were glowing and fitting to such an outstanding club man. The club history exhibition was appreciated and enjoyed by all who took time to browse through it both at the club grounds and during the evening gathering. Great credit to Seamus McGovern, PJ Galligan, Sean Brady, Mattie Brady, Simon Fay, Seamus Lynch and Majella Tierney and the ladies who spent long days and nights gathering the information and also to Toni Galligan for her generous contributions too. As night fell the Irish music played long into the night and the large crowd regaled each other with stories of days past and enjoyed the photo slideshow of times past & present. The future of Killygarry GAC looks bright and the strong support from the local community and club members has everyone looking forward to our next gathering. Check out Flickr.com over the coming days. Go raibh míle maith agat go léir. FIXTURES Division 1 Saturday, 16th May @ 7.30pm Killygarry vs Lacken Division 3 Saturday, 16th May @ 4pm Ballymachugh vs Killygarry Division 6 Sunday, 17th May @ 2pm Corlough vs Killygarry RESULTS ACFL Div 3 Killygarry 0-09 Butlersbridge 0-12 Ladies Div 2 Gowna 6-08 Killygarry 1-07 U16 Div 2 Killygarry 0-09 Drumalee 0-13 Match reports available within paper or on www.killygarry.com League tables now online. Thank you to all players and parents who gave up their time to assist in our bag pack in SuperValu, Lakeland Retail Park, Cavan this weekend. It was a great success and the club wish to thank Mr Sean Tarpey and Mr Rodney Lyons of SuperValu for allowing us the opportunity to raise much needed funds. We would ask all members to remember SuperValu"s support and generosity towards Killygarry GAC the next time they go shopping. GAA VHI CÚL CAMPS: This year Killygarry GAC will host a VHI GAA CÚL Camp between July 20 - 24. This is a great opportunity for our young boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 13 years to experience these fun filled camps. All camp leaders and helpers are fully qualified coaches. Booking forms now available and slots will fill very fast so contact Enda Mulvany for further information on 086 203 2884. CLUB JACKETS: We are currently building a club order for rain jackets. All sizes available from 5/6 years to XXL. Please contact Enda on 086 2032884 or download latest Red and Black Times newsletter on website and print off order form. SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Group 4 Round 1 Thursday June 11th Killygarry vs Denn Kingspan Breffni Park LADIES FOOTBALL Under 12 & 14: training every Monday and Wednesday between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. If you are living around Cavan and wish to join our underage club then please come along. Club contact details can be found on our website www.killygarry.com Under 16, Minor and Senior Ladies: Training at Killygarry Football Grounds on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7.00 - 8.00 pm. New players are always welcome at Killygarry. JUVENILE CLUB Under 8 & Under 10 training at Club Grounds every Saturday between 10.30 and 11.30 Under 12: Game at home next Monday night May 18th) against Mullahoran at 7.30pm Under 14: Game Thursday night (May 14th) against Lavey away at 7.30pm Ulster Feile this Saturday in Derry. Contact Simon or Enda if you wish to travel and be on the bus. Under 16: Matches every Tuesday at 7.30pm and training Thursdays between 8 and 9.15 pm at pitch; Minor: Contact Dessie Cahill for further information. Red and Black Times: April Club Newsletter now in circulation. If you did not get a copy it is available to download from www.killygarry.com Communications: Killygarry GAA wants all members of our club and local community to visit our club website regularly and register their email address to receive their weekly news updates. If you have news you want to circulate to your local community please email to info@killygarry.com More information available along with new photographs on www.killygarry.com - Enda Mulvaney