Gaelic Notes Roundup
Ardglass GAC
Writes Ruth Curran.
Congratulations to former senior player Liam Mullan who won a Club All Star award with Wicklow GAA at the weekend following his club Donard/Glens 2022 Junior Championship win.
With the new season just around the corner, we are seeking coaches to help out with all our juvenile teams. If you would be interested in helping out, please contact Paul O’Shea on 07938915183 or Ruth Curran on 07809290306. All new coaches will receive the relevant training to support them in their role.
U11.5 & U13 boys training is back every Thursday at St Nicholas Primary School from 7.30pm – 8.15pm.
Nursery Training is back every Tuesday at St Nicholas Primary School from 6.30pm – 7.15pm.
G4MO are back training every Tuesday at St Nicholas Primary School from 7.30pm – 8.30pm..
Go-Games training for all P2 – P5 continues every Saturday at St Nicholas Primary School from 10am – 11am.
All Stars training starts back Thursday 2nd February at St Nicholas Primary School from 6.30pm – 7.15pm.
U12 & U14 girls training starts back Tuesday 21st February at Ardtole from 6.30pm – 7.30pm.
All new members welcome for any of our teams. Juvenile membership is £15 per year plus £1 per session for hire of hall. Online and paper membership forms will be available soon.
Our senior squad has commenced preseason training, anyone wanting to join please attend Ardtole at 7pm Monday or Wednesday.
Join us every Tuesday from 7pm at the Marina for Ireland Lights Up. This is an opportunity to come together as a community and take a brisk walk around the town together, getting active as well as catching up with people. All the family welcome.
Jive classes have recommenced in St Nicholas Primary School every Friday night at 7.30pm. Perfect session for beginners and newcomers welcome. £5 per session.
Mass for deceased members will take place in St Marys Dunsford on Thursday 2nd March at 7.30pm. Aifreean Cuimhneacháin (as Gaelige) Déardoin 2Ú Márta ag 19.30 I Niamh Mhuire Dunsford.
Lotto Results from 24th Jan were 13, 14, 15, 24. There was no jackpot winner so jackpot increases to £6450.
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Bright GAC.
(Writes Cyril McKinney).
Bright GAC lotto 12th February
Numbers were: 4-5-10-18
Jackpot was not won
6 tickets had three numbers
Next week’s Jackpot is £7350.
Confirmed Juvenile training:
Under 7.5 Monday evenings 5.30pm to 6.15pm Bright Community Centre – indoors – Coach Aimee Grant
Under 9.5 Wednesday evenings 5.30pm to 6.15pm Bright Community Centre – indoors – Coach Joseph Farrand
Under 12 Girls Thursday evenings 7pm to 8pm Bright Community Centre – indoors – Coach Michelle Lavery / Matthew Burns
Bright GAC are keen to develop ladies football in the club and are keen to hear from under 12 girls and under 14 girls for this season.
Could all interested parents/ carers / players get in touch through the club’s facebook page or through Messenger or by contacting our youth Officer Aimee Grant.
The committee and members of Bright GAC extends sympathy and condolences to the family of Alice Deegan, Ardglass Rd, Downpatrick who has passed away. Alice’s husband Don, sons Kevin and Ciaran were former players and her Great Grandsons Connaire and Jack Laverty are current players for our club along with Great Granddaughter Ruby.
May she rest in eternal peace.
The club have arranged two events for the summer period :
Saturday 1st of July Bright GAC presents our version of “Bright’s Boogie Bingo” with Simon Walsh – more details to follow and
Friday 1st September sees “Bright Goes Country” and the welcome return of Hugo Duncan, The fabulous Stephen Smyth , Boxcar Brian and the versatile Country Harmony for a night of music and Craic.
Tickets are £12.50 and will be available soon.
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Glasdrumman GAC
Writes Catherine Kelly.
Lotto numbers on 05/05/22 were 1, 9, 20 & 21. There was no jackpot winner. One person matched 3 numbers and wins £50.
Next weeks Jackpot £4,800.
Join now and autorenew on Klubflunder. Pick 4 numbers between 1 and 28, only £1. Entries for The Club Lotto Draw close on Thursdays at 6pm
This week our under 11.5’s travelled to longstone, with a squad of only 13 they fought hard for every ball and never gave up, it was an exciting match and great to witness the progression in skills and confidence. On Sunday we host Warrenpoint at home.
Bingo continues on a Thursday evening. Go to our Facebook page ‘Shake it up Thursdays’ for details of where to get books.
Yoga continues every Tuesday evening at 7.30 in the club rooms. Admission is £8 and everyone is welcome.
What’s happening this week:
Wednesday 11th May
7.15pm – Seniors v Newry Mitchels – Away
Thursday 12th May
6.30pm – Go Games, U-9 & U-11 Training
7.30pm – Eire Og U-15s v Aghaderg – Away
Saturday 14th May
11.30am – U-9’s v Annaclone – Home
Sunday 15th May
11am – U-11.5’s v Warrenpoint – Home
Tuesday 17th May
7.15 – Eire Og u-13s v Longstone – Away
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St John’s Drumnaquoile GAC
Writes Alanna Megoran.
Congratulations to Eoin Moag for being nominated for the Midfielder Club All-Star, Maith thú.
We will soon be starting our U6 gaelic nursery. If you have a child currently in P1 or entering P1 in September 2023. If you would like your child to join, please contact Mickey Flynn on 07764755348.
St Johns are looking for an interest from girls in age groups U12-U18 in starting camogie this year? If interested, get in touch with Jerome on: 07375777473.
Membership for the 2023 season is now open – renew your membership click on the Foireann link below and log into your existing account.
For those who don’t have an account, you can create an account be clicking on the link also.
Lotto: No Jackpot Winner. No 3 x Number winners tonight. Lotto numbers were 12 , 14 , 26 & 27. Next weeks jackpot £6,900. Enter via KlubFunder or buy a ticket from any committee member:
https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/St_Johns_Drumnaquoile/lotto
The club has introduced a monthly payment option for Membership for the 2023 season.
A £50 discount towards membership is available for all those who purchase a Down Draw ticket.
All players won’t be covered for insurance purposes if membership hasn’t been set up.
A paper membership form will also be available for those unable to access Foireann.
Any queries on membership, contact Registrar Laura Branniff on 07743 460685.
With a week to go in the Irish Life Steps Challenge it is still very tight at the top of the leaderboard with only a few steps between Clare Walsh and Kevin McGlynn while Paula McCann sits in comfortable striking distance.
Paddy Walsh is closing on the leading group but the finish line may come too soon for him.
But is really only a bit of fun and a way to get people up and active. More significantly St John’s are still 750km away from entry into the draw for €2,500 of O’Neill’s gear.
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