St. John’s GAC Notes For 22 August 2016

St John’s GAC are holding their annual Golf Day at Spa GC on Friday 2nd September. The cost is £30 per person to include green fees, goody bag and meal.

dn_screenTo sponsor a hole the cost is £50 or for individuals to be listed on the sponsors board is £20.

Tee times are limited to between 9.30am and 1.30pm so book your slot early to avoid disappointment.

To book a slot or provide sponsorship contact Eugene O’Boyle on 07764962676 or e.oboyle@drumillen.com

The annual Gerry Burns tournament had to be postponed last weekend because of the bad weather. It will now take place on Saturday 3 September

Both our men and ladies progressed to the next round of the championship last week. Our senior men will face Carryduff this Saturday in Downpatrick at 2.00 in the IFC quarter final and our ladies will face Saval in the Junior Ladies Championship on Sunday at 6.00. Support your club!

An Riocht are holding their Masters 7’s on Saturday 3 September. Masters football is for anyone who hasn’t played competitive football in the past 2 years. If anyone is interested in playing let Eugene O’Boyle know on 07764962676.

Our walking group spent a very pleasant hour strolling around the lanes and byways between Castlewellan and Maghera last Wednesday (17 August). We didn’t go for scones afterwards but the blackberries along the way were bursting with flavour.

We’re going to Castlewellan Forest Park this Wednesday (24), leaving the club at 7.00pm and meeting by the entrance gates to the Park at 7.15. For further details contact Kevin McGlynn on 078 3596 0804 or secretary.stjohns.down@gaa.ie.

The Action Cancer Big Bus will visit St John’s on Saturday 24th September. Services provided on the Big Bus include digital breast screening for women (aged 40 – 49 and 70+), M.O.T. health checks for men and women, and health and lifestyle advice.

To book an appointment on the Big Bus call 028 9080 3344 or book online at:

www.actioncancer.org/How-We-Help/Big-Bus

Lotto numbers were 2, 11, 15 and 22. No jackpot winners. 3 £10 winners- Sean Savage, Bridgeen King & Mark Keown. The jackpot is £1,150. The club lotto can now be done online by visiting: www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/St_Johns_Drumnaquoile/lotto

Deepest sympathy to the family & friends of Colette McKee Newcastle, PJ McAvoy Castlewellan & Gerard Lively Hilton.

Dates for you diary.
Golf Classic – Friday 2nd September
Gerry Burns Tournament – Sat 3rd September
Action Cancer Big Bus – Sat 24th September.