GAA Club Day is this Sunday 8th May when the GAA celebrates La Na gClub. In the club we have a great day in store. There will be fun and games for all ages from nursery age right up to Over 50’s. That means I’m in with a chance of winning something! writes Martin McClean.
There will be a free BBQ all day. The events will kick-off with the underage sponsored walk followed nursery to Under-12 sports. All children Under 12 should have a sponsorship sheet and all money raised will go towards the Club and a local Charity. If you haven’t got your sponsorship form please contact John O’Neill on 07711737610.
Up next will be a special competition for everyone over 12 right up to senior level and beyond to compete in various different games at their own age group. There will be two teams and results of these games will be tallied all day to find out which team is champion. We want you to sign up for this by agreeing to attend this event on Facebook here and you will be allotted your team and age group. Games that will be played on the day will be Rounder’s, Tug O War, Tag Rugby, Over the River, Dodgeball, Athletics, and Obstacle Course. If that sounds like fun then sign up today. The programme of events are as follows: 1pm Children’s Sponsored Walk; 2pm Children’s Sports; 3.30pm Team Games Competition and of course a BBQ all day.
The Under-14 Ladies footballers had their first outing of the season last Sunday morning against a strong and experienced St John’s Bosco side. Bosco went into the lead almost immediately with a point, but the Town girls settled themselves and started to work hard in what became a fast paced exciting game.
After ten minutes of no scores thanks to solid defending by the Town girls, the forward line starting to make their chances count scoring a goal and point on the bounce. The girls came in at half time 5 points ahead. They knew the second half would be even tougher. They were right – Bosco attacked relentlessly testing the strong Town defence, realising we were hard to break down. They took their points.
When the Town girls got hold of the ball and fed the forward line they were ruthless scoring three cracking goals. A last minute goal by Bosco won it for them which highlighted their game experience. The final score was 6-4 to 4-12. While the result did not go in the Town girls favour their spirit, character, work ethic and team work was second to none. Some of these young ladies have never played football before. The team have only been together a number of weeks and if this game is anything to go by, the future is bright. Well done girls!
Nursery to P6 coaching commences again in St Malachy’s Park at 10am on Saturday 7th May: Nursery – P2 (inclusive) boys and girls fundamentals 10am – 11am. P3&P4 boys – 10.00 – 10.45am Hurling, 10.45 – 11.30am Football. P5&P6 boys – 10.00 – 10.45am Football, 10.45 – 11.30am Hurling. P3 – P6 girls – 10.00 – 10.45am Football, 10.45 – 11.30am Camogie. On a Saturday morning the P3-P6 classes will sometimes have a blitz but the coaches will keep them informed of this.
It is important that membership is paid on-line at:
Nursery, P1 and P2 – £10 per child/year, P3-P6 – £25 per child/year, Family Membership 2 adults and any number of children U-16 £110/year. Please note this membership needs to be paid to cover insurance and activities throughout the season.
The Under-12 footballers had another good win last week against neighbours Liatroim. Scorers were Cormac McKibben 2-2, Mark Holbrook 1-0, Tiernan Connolly 0-6, Tiernan Doran 0-3, Cormac Barr 0-2 and Conor McVeigh 0-1.
The senior Town men lost out in a close encounter to Burren last Friday Night in the Division 1 League tussle in Burren. A tight cagey affair which in the end was settled by a goal which was the difference in the two teams. A final score of 1-9 to 0-9 to our hosts.
Last week’s lotto numbers were 16, 17, 18 and 26. There were no Jackpot winners and one £20 winner. Next week’s jackpot will be £1850.
