This week's news from the clubs
BALLINAGORE GAA
ACFL Division 4
Our first game of the 2022 season is fixed for this Saturday, 19th February at 3pm, away to Rosemount in the league. Please come along and support the team as they aim to get the year off to a positive start.
AGM
Our AGM is now fixed for Sunday 6th March at 19.30. We are looking for more people to come on board with fresh ideas and enthusiasm to help steer the club forward for the year ahead so please consider getting involved in your local club and having your say, the annual general meeting of the club being a positive first step.
National Club Draw
Our annual National Club Draw fundraiser is presently active and will be for another few weeks only. There are great prizes on offer and all proceeds go towards the running of our club. We have a limited number of tickets for sale locally via committee members. The more popular way to get your tickets is online at idonate.ie. Just enter Ballinagore GAA in the search bar on the home page, select the national club draw 2022 and follow the easy steps from there.
Sports Capital Programme
We received the very welcome news on Friday that we have been allocated funding through the Sports Capital Programme that enables us to complete Phase 2 of our pitch development which is the installation of LED floodlights on our main pitch. We extend our thanks to all our hard working members and committee who have assisted us so far. The new floodlights will be a magnificent addition to our facilities.
Membership
Reminder that annual club membership is due now. Your membership subs are very important as they contribute towards the operational cost of running our club which are increasing each year.
Online membership payment is available. We are asking members to please renew your membership as soon as possible this year.
Confirmation
Congratulations to all the pupils in St Patrick’s National School, Ballinagore who made their confirmation last Tuesday in the Cathedral of Christ the King in Mullingar.
Scór na nÓg
Dates for your diaries for Scór na nÓg 2022: Semi-finals 5th/6th March, County Final 13th March, Leinster Semi 25th/26th March, Leinster Final 3rd April, All Ireland Final 1st May.
We look forward to our young contenders participating in the semi-finals in a few weeks time. If you are under 17 years of age and would like to participate, then please contact Shane Heraty or any club member.
BALLYMORE GAA
Condolences
The club would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the Gilligan family on the sad passing of Margaret. May she rest in peace.
Club Membership
A reminder that Ballymore GAA Club membership for 2022 is now due. Reminder that members are included in a draw for All Ireland football and hurling tickets and are free into all our home league (all county) games for the year.
Please contact our Registrar Jimmy Cassells or any member of the Club Executive to make payment. Membership is €50 for adults, €20 for students. All new members welcome.
Upcoming Fixtures
Saturday 19th February: Division 2 Football League Ballymore vs Tyrrellspass at 3pm in Ballymore.
Ballymore Country Music Festival
We are delighted to confirm that the Ballymore Country Music Festival will be returning in 2022! Tickets will be on sale shortly and we have a stellar lineup in store including Derek Ryan, Johnny Brady, Cliona Hagan, Robert Mizzell, Ciaran Rosney, Gerry Guthrie, The Sheerin Family Band plus many more. Dust off your stetsons and cowboy boots for what’s guaranteed to be a great days entertainment on Bank Holiday Monday 1st August.
Ballymore GAA/Fr. Daltons Lotto
Results 11th February 2022. Numbers drawn 5-8-23-24. NO WINNER.
€20 winners: Mixie Molloy c/o Cassells. Oliver Dooner c/o Gerard Martin. Rosemary Rowan c/o Spike. John Ward c/o Cunninghams. Brendan Mohan c/o Daybreak.
Next draw Friday 18th Feb 2022 in Cunningham’s, jackpot €3,200. Your continued support is appreciated.
BROWNSTOWN HURLING CLUB
Leah Carolan RIP
It is with great shock and sadness that we have learned of the untimely passing of Leah Carolan recently.
Brownstown Hurling Club wishes to extend our most sincere condolences to Leah’s family; her mother Fiona, father Donal, brother Rory, her extended family, and most wide circle of friends. May Leah eternally rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
BUNBROSNA GAA
Club Lotto
No winners of Club Lotto on Sunday. Numbers drawn were 4, 5, 17 and 28.
4 Match 3 - Mary Finnan, Paul Bardon, Martha Newman Maguire and Sean Maguire. Sellers Prize - Tommy Tormey. Next draw on 27th February. Jackpot €9,500.
Sports Capital Programme 2022
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the maximum amount available of €150,000 in the latest round of the Sports Capital Programme announced on Friday.
This money will go towards the continued development of our facilities with an All Weather Walking Track and new gym equipment being keen features of this development.
Many thanks to those who assisted us with this application and in particular to Aidan Finnan and Colm McCormack who put so much time into this project and submitted a thorough and complete application.
New Manager
Anthony Maher was ratified as the new Adult team manager on Wednesday night last. Tommy Kelly also comes on board as coach. We wish them both, and the team, all the very best for the year ahead.
Adult League
Our men’s team starts off their year on Saturday next when they take on The Downs. Throw in at Bun is at 3pm. All support is greatly welcome.
Rounders
As the new season is upon us, Rounders training will start on Saturday 26th February. Over 17s will be at 5pm while U17s will train at 6:00pm. New members welcome for both age groups.
Underage Registration
It was great to welcome lots of children back to the club at our registration day on Saturday. There were lots of familiar faces and it was great to see so many new faces also. Registration can be carried out at any time on www.foireann.ie prior to our return to training in the coming weeks.
Membership
Membership for 2022 is now due. The rates of membership this year are as follows: Family - €120, Adults - €60, Juvenile - €30, Student - €30, OAP - €30. All membership must be done through Foireann this year.
In order to register, log on to your Foireann account and follow the membership prompts. If you don’t have a Foireann account just log onto www.foireann.ie and register a new account and select Bunbrosna as your club. Once you have this done you will be able to select the membership option that suits you best.
Ladies Fitness Classes
There will be ladies fitness classes starting in the next few weeks with Kate Brennan a personal trainer living locally. For more info or to register your interest contact Sinead Tormey on 0877672529.
Westmeath Senior Hurlers
Hard luck to Shane McGovern and the Westmeath hurlers in their league defeat away to Carlow on Sunday.
Get Well
We would like to wish Chris Grifferty a speedy recovery following a recent accident.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Ray Carolan and Claire Weston who got engaged on Friday. Ray showed nerves of steel just as he did on the pitch, by proposing live on The Late Late Show. Congratulations to you both. We wish you a lifetime of happiness together.
Condolences
All at Bunbrosna GAA wish to offer our deepest sympathies to the Feerick, Fagan and Horan families on the sad passing of Micky Horan, Boardstown, Mullingar.
We offer our sincere condolences to his brothers Owen, Leo, James, Johnny and Christopher, his sisters Mary (McCormack), Elizabeth (Fagan), Ann (Feerick) and Valerie (Allard), extended family and friends.
We would also like to extend our condolences to the O’Donnell family, Mullingar, on the passing of Iris. We offer our deepest sympathies to her husband Padraig and to her son, Padraig, extended family and friends at this very sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh síad.
CASTLEDALY GAA
Lotto February 13
Lucky Numbers 03-15-26-28. No Jackpot Winner.
Two Match 3: Amy Dolan c/o Frank Bradley, Marie Costello c/o Eugene Costello. Promoter’s prize – Sheila Costello. Thanks to everyone for their support.
Next draw February 27th with Jackpot €3,600 will be streamed live on our Facebook page from clubhouse. Tickets available from committee sellers, from website www.fastledalygaa.ie and from Heavin’s Hardware Athlone.
Fixtures
ACFL Div 5 – Saturday 19th Feb. 3pm, Killucan v Castledaly, Ref: JP Reynolds. Venue: Killucan.
ACFL Div 1 - Sunday 20th, 11.30am, Castledaly v Shandonagh, Ref: Brendan Keena. Venue: Castledaly
Walking track
Our Walking Track lights are switched on each evening from about 5.30pm for club members to walk in a safer illuminated environment.
Best wishes
To all the Leaving Certs Students who are starting their mocks this month.
LGFA Volunteer Awards
Congratulations to our friend and neighbour, the amazing Fidelma Quinn, who was awarded the LGFA School Coach of the Year for 2021/22 in recognition of her years of coaching achievements with numerous sports teams during her celebrated career.
Fidelma received her award at the LGFA ceremony in Croke Park last Friday. Congratulations again Fidelma on your very well deserved honour and our very best wishes to you in all your future endeavours.
CASTLEPOLLARD HURLING CLUB
AGM
Castlepollard hurling club held their AGM on Sunday the 30th of January in the upstairs meeting room of the new complex building. The meeting was officially opened by the secretary Patrick McCabe.
The president of the club Donie Cassidy led prayers for all club members who passed away since the beginning of the covid. He gave a special mention to two former chairmen John Dermody and Ned Flynn who died during the year.
Donie also recalled the dark cloud that was over the club in recent times with the tragic death of Shane Gilchrist who was a current member of the senior hurling team and Brendan Burke who was on the 1965 and 1966 county championship winning teams.
The secretary Patrick McCabe thanked all for coming and delivered the secretary’s report. He highlighted how it was a terrific year for the development of the club with the building of the new complex which consists of two dressing rooms, a referee’s room, kitchenette, upstairs meeting room and gym, as well as the new fully lit Astro turn training pitch. He commented on the 2021 hurling league proceedings for both senior and junior teams.
He continued to talk about the senior championship and how the win against Clonkill for the first time in 16 years led to a last round decider between Castlepollard and Castletown Geoghegan, with Castletown victorious on the day.
The secretary thanked the management team of Alfie Devine, Ollie Devine, Darren Nea, PJ Ryan, David Kennedy and the backroom team for their sacrifice and commitment to the team over the last number of years.
The Chairman Brian McCabe gave his address and highlighted the great efforts of all who helped and contributed to the new complex building. He thanked the builders and trades men who worked to complete the fine building and Astro turf pitch. The treasure Seamus Sheridan gave his financial report for the year. The election of officers took place and any motions that needed to be voted on.
The meeting was concluded, and everyone was thanked for turning up.
Membership
Membership is due for the coming 2022 year. The membership is:
Family Membership €180; Player/ Adult Membership €80; Children’s Membership €50; OAP Membership €20
Club Lotto
Lotto took place last Monday, no winner of the jackpot. Congratulations to the 6 winners of €25, Moya Freighery, Sean Hennessy, Alan Salmon, Tom Lynch, Theo Maybury, and Cathal O’Brien. Next draw takes place on Monday 21 February and the jackpot will be €1600. Tickets available in local business and shops or from one of or ticket sellers or can be bought online by going on to the club Facebook page for the link.
Sports Capital Grant
Castlepollard hurling and Camogie club are proud to announce that we have been granted €132,000 from the sports capital Programme for sports equipment, new Gym, and floodlights for a training pitch. This is huge boost for the club, huge credit goes to all who worked on this to achieve the grant, to the executive committee, local representatives, and our chairman.
Sympathises
The club offers its deepest sympathy to the family of the late Mick Ginnell, Ballymanus Castlepollard, who’s grandsons are part of our underage structure in the club.
Underage
The underage training for U7, 9, and 11 teams is back training every Tuesday evening. U7 and 9 training from 18:30-19:30 and U11s from 19:00-20:00. All new members are welcome.
CFCW GAA
AGM
We held our AGM last Friday week in the Community Centre, Castlepollard. Chairman Brendan Dermody opened the meeting by a having a minutes silence for those members that passed away in 2021.
It was then the turn of our hard working secretary Rosemary McGarry to read out her report A report that was highly successful on the field of play with our senior players bringing home the junior Championship. What a great year for the club when team captains Gary Sullivan and Joseph Rabbitt lifted the cup.
A great run in the Leinster championship followed and Rosemary thanked the large panel of players for their Trojan work over the year, not forgetting Declan Cahill, team trainer and his team. Well done to all.
Our under 17 team also won the Championship and the team along with selectors Noel Gaffney and Geoffrey Morrissey were thanked. The under 15 lads made it to the semi finals and team trainer Brian Dermody and his group of players were also praised.
Last but not least the under 13 lads made it all the way to the final but alas were just pipped at the post. Well done to Ollie Gaffney and his players.
Our club treasurer as always had his report right up to scratch. The club is in a healthy financial state but more fundraising will have to take place.
Noel thanked our many sponsors who were of great help in 2021. Our club lotto officer Colm Hennessy was praised for his great work. The walking track committee are doing great work and Paul Hennessy, Graham Plunkett and Gerry Plunkett were thanked.
Chairman Brendan Dermody closed the meeting by thanking the large crowd for attending. A special word of praise to Brian Dermody for his great work at underage and Rosemary McGarry without there would be no show.
Last but not least we lost two former Chairmen in 2021 Ned Flynn and John Dermody – gone but not forgotten, guiding us along the way. Roll on 2022.
The following is the committee for 2022: Chairman Brendan Dermody, secretary Rosemary McGarry, Treasurer Noel Gaffney, PRO Geoffrey Morrissey, Children’s Officer Marie Kiernan, Registrars Noel Gaffney/Geoffrey Morrissey, Irish language and culture officer Ryan Plunkett, Club Designated Officer Wesley Farrell, Delegates to the county board Paul Hennessy, Brendan Dermody, Geoffrey Morrissey, Club lotto officers Colm Hennessy, Hugh Nolan, Seamus Sheridan; Pitch Committee Paul Hennessy and Gerry Plunkett, Player welfare officers Pete Connors and Glen Plunkett.
CASTLETOWN-GEO. HURLING CLUB
AGM
Following the senior clubs Annual General Meeting on Sunday the 6th March the following officers were elected:
Chairman Pat Clavin; Vice-Chairman Ian Corrigan; Secretary Angela Clarke; Assistant Secretary Naoise McKenna; Treasurer Eamonn Clarke; Youth Officer Eoin Kiernan; PRO Martin Maher; Assistant PRO Alan Gallagher; Irish Language Officer Sean Keegan; County Board delegates Pat Clavin, Marty Dalton; Child Welfare Officer Anna O’Malley; Membership coordinator Anna O’Malley; Substance Abuse Officer PJ Kelly; Club Development Officer Martin Daly.
Club Membership
Club Membership is now due for 2022 and can be paid to Anna O’Malley or any committee member.
Club Leagues
The welcome return of the all county hurling leagues will commence in the coming weeks.
County Panels
Well done to all our playing members involved in the various hurling and football county panels
Lucky Numbers Draw
Winning Numbers: 4.22.26.30. No jackpot winner. Match three Liam Varley. Promoter Maree Baker. Next week’s jackpot: €11,200. Draw on Monday February 14 at 8.30pm. Thank you for your continued support.
CLANN GAELS LGFA
Registration
Club Registration for the 2022 season is now open for underage and senior teams on Foireann. All new members are very welcome. Please get in touch if you have any questions about joining or registration.
For more information call 086-8537882, or email clanngaels.westmeath@lgfa.ie
Club Dinner Dance and Medal Presentation
Our first ever club club Dinner Dance will take place on Saturday, the 19th of March in the Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar.
Everyone is invited to come along for what promises to be a fantastic night and club get together. Please contact Aoife or Emma for tickets. Contact Aoife on 0872651103 or Emma on 0872947896.
Intermediate Team
Training continues again this week with training in Bunbrosna on Thursday at 7.30pm. All new or returning players welcome to come along.
Club Instagram Account
Clann Gaels LGFA are now on Instagram. Follow us to keep up to date with all club activities and news @clanngaels_lgfa
All-Ireland School’s Camogie semi-final
Hard luck to the St Finian’s College Mullingar Junior Camogie team who lost out to Ardscoil Mhuire, Ballinasloe in the All-Ireland Semi-Final on Saturday in Raharney. A particular mention and well done to the Clann Gaels dual players involved.
Westmeath Minor Camogie
Hard luck to Áine Newman and the Westmeath Minor Camogie team who were defeated by Roscommon on Sunday in the Tesco B Shield Competition. 1-8 to 3-7 was the final score.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Ray Carolan and Claire Weston on the announcement of their engagement on the Late Late Show last Friday night. We wish you both all the best for your future together from all at Clann Gaels LGFA.
CLONKILL HURLING CLUB
Lotto February 6
There was no winner of the €3800 Jackpot prize on Sunday last. There were two Match 3 winners: these were Eddie Reilly and Anthony Price. The Jackpot for Sunday 13 February is €3950.
The Lotto Committee express their thanks to all for their continued support of the Lotto.
Safeguarding Courses
On Thursday night the club sponsored the first of two Child Safeguarding courses to be held in Clonkill over two weeks. This was presented by Mr Tom Conlon of the Tang Club. A second course will be held on Thursday 17th February at 7pm.
It has been a requirement for some time that all Club Coaches and Mentors complete this course.
Capital grants
The Club is delighted to announce that we have secured Sports Capital funding of €150K for redevelopment of facilities on our grounds. These developments include an upgrade of pith lighting, redevelopment of our Ball Wall and Astro area, and a new training area on the hill.
Having secured Planning Permission in 2021 we are now looking forward to commencing these works in the near future. We have to pursue additional fundraising initiatives: as is usual with most grants it will not cover the entire cost. Details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Parents of aspiring young members please note: We are having a Registration Evening at the Clubhouse on Saturday next 19th February from 7.00 to 9.00pm.
In memoriam
The Members of Clonkill Hurling Club express their heartfelt condolences to the family of Patrick Murphy, Windtown, Gaybrook, on Patrick’s sad passing.
Sincere Condolences also to family of Michael Horan of Boardstown Mullingar. Michael was a very good supporter of our club.
Also Sincere Condolences to all the members of the Price family Rathconnell on the very recent death of Edward Price, known to us all as Ned.
CORALSTOWN/KINNEGAD
Annual General Meeting 2022
On Friday 4th of February we held our AGM. It was a very informative evening for all in attendance as everyone was told the financial position of the club and the aims and objectives for the coming year. We welcome our new delegates and committee members. We wish them every success for the upcoming year. Committee:
Presidents: Eamon Gorman, Finian Plunkett, Packy Cole, PJ Cannon Snr, Chairman: Joe O’Keeffe. Vice Chairman: Bob McCauley. Secretary: Damien Kiernan. Assistant Secretary: Alan Plunkett. Treasurer: Kevin McGrath. Assistant Treasurer: Denis Leonard. Registrar: Marcella McDonald. PRO: Áine Cleary. Irish Language Officer: Máirín Ui Mhuirí Children’s Officer: Kevin McDermott. Club Designate: Jim Rock. Insurance Officer: Darren Holmes. County Board Delegates: Jim Rock, Cormac Darragh and Ciaran Goggins. Minor Board Delegate: Ken McNevin and Damien Kiernan. Underage Secretary: Niall Leydon.
Lotto
The lotto numbers from Monday 7th February were 5, 7, 17 and 23. There was no Jackpot winner. Match three winners were Joe Bracken, T+B Quinn, Bob McCauley, Joe Martin and Ioana Gavozdea. Well done to them, they won €40 each. Jackpot on Monday 14th of February is €8,800.
Play Lotto Online
Coralstown/Kinnegad GAA Lotto is now available to play online. There is a link on our social media pages that will lead you straight to the different play options or you can play online by using the following website:
https://clubforce.com/clubs/coralstown-kinnegad-gaa-club-westmeath/
The online play option is live until 6pm.
Monster Drive Thru Bingo
Monster Drive Thru Bingo is on Sunday 6th of March at 3pm.
Medal Presentation
Junior Championship medal presentation will be on the 19th of February, venue to be confirmed.
Pitch Signage
The club is in the process of installing new signs around the pitch. As our GAA grounds are a prime location, we facilitate many games throughout the year which attracts many people. Therefore it is a great opportunity for businesses to promote their business while also sponsoring the club. If your business wishes to have a sign installed please contact a committee member or email ckgaasignage2022@gmail.com by the 19th February.
Sympathies
The club wishes to extend its deepest sympathy to the following:
The McCaffrey family on the recent passing of James (Kinnegad). Dominic Brannock on the recent passing of his mother Kathleen (Offaly). The Cully family on the recent passing of Peg (Kinnegad).
CROOKEDWOOD GAA
Spring Raffle
We have taken a different direction with our latest fundraising draw, where the first two prizes are a tonne of fertiliser. However, if you do not have the need for a tonne for your lawn, we will be offering a cash alternative to the lucky winner.
Tickets are on sale now at a cost of €10 each or three for €20. Contact any committee member or player to purchase a ticket. They are also available to buy online, find our Facebook page and click the Klubfunder link to support your club.
Lotto
Results for February 3rd for €7300, numbers drawn were 7,14,20,21, no jackpot winner and the prize winners were Aron Orme, J.J.Brennan and Derek Doolan. Our next draw will be on Thursday 17th February.
Ireland Lights Up
We are signed up for Ireland Lights Up this year, in conjunction with Operation Transformation. All are welcome every Thursday at the pitch as the pitch lights will be on for the duration of the evening.
Westmeath GAA
Our hurlers lost out to Carlow in Round 2 of the league at the weekend and were beaten by six points. Shane McGovern represented the club for this game.
Condolences
Crookedwood GAA extends our deepest sympathies to the Flanagan family Mullingar, on the passing of Michael Flanagan.
Walking Track
The walking track will be open and lit up every evening for paid up members to avail of a safe area to exercise. Social distancing guidelines must be adhered to while using the track, you must be a member to be insured to use the walking track. Dogs are not permitted on the track.
THE DOWNS GAA
Men’s League Fixtures
Men’s leagues kick off this week. The Downs have three teams involved. Fixtures are as follows: Friday Feb 18th: Division 1 The Downs V Tang (Home) 8pm. Saturday Feb 19th: Division 3 The Downs V Bunbrosna (Away) 3pm. Sunday Feb 20th: The Downs V St. Pauls (Away) 11.30 am.
Registration
Registration for 2022 is now live. All registration can be paid with the click of a button. All you have to do is visit our website www.thedownsgaa.com and click membership. You will be then re-directed to our Clubforce account which has all our membership details and links.
If you are a prospective member and interested in joining The Downs GAA club or maybe you are new to the area, why not have a look at our Registration video on our YouTube channel Na Dúnta GAA Club and see what is available for you and your family here at The Downs GAA Club. You can also visit our Facebook Page for information.
New members are always welcome – you won’t be disappointed. Many thanks to Anne-marie Corroon, Ed Quinlan and all the IT team for all their hard work.
Underage Training
All underage training will be commencing on Saturday March 5th at 3.30 p.m. Training will return to our regular Friday evenings in the coming weeks. Please see list of coaches and contact details of coaches below if your child is interesting in joining The Downs GAA or The Downs Ladies LGFA
Underage Coaches 2022
Nursery: Barry McDonald 0857517808
U7 Paddy Kenny 0866001656
U9 Ciaran McCormack 0879892948
U11 Ed Quinlan 0878221549
U13 Martin Murtagh 0860342200
U15 Vinnie Connelly 0861731417
U17 Joe Daly 0879576498
LGFA Coaches 2022
Nursery: Barry McDonald 0857517808
U8: Mark Monaghan 087 9656778, Ciara Wynne, Anne Cleary, Martha Murtagh
U10: Anne-marie Corroon 0874140184, Ray Smyth, Grace O’Sullivan, Michelle Bohan, Rebecca Eivers, Niamh Duncan
U12: Emma Murphy 0879534253, Martin McHugh Louise Connaire (First Aid)
U14: Paul Moore 086 8252655, Sean Carroll, Mary Rijsken, Jasper Rijsken
U16: Olivia Corcoran 0876817282, Barry Nea, Davie O’Connor, Emma Murtagh
Minor: Kevin Staunton 0872231856
Safeguarding Course
A Safeguarding course will be held in The Downs in March. This is to facilitate new coaches in advance of the new playing season. For more details please contact Clodagh Donohoe at clodagh.donohoe@gmail.com.
Coaches who need a refresher course in Safeguarding can do so on line at: learning.gaa.ie/safeguardingrefresher. Please note that Child Safeguarding, Garda Vetting and Foundation Coaching courses for all coaches is required and essential as part of GAA and LGFA requirements.
Scór Na Nóg
Breaking News: After a two-year absence due to Covid, Scór Na nÓg is back!!
There is a very short lead in time to this year’s competition and we are calling on parents who may have children interested in participating to contact Alice Deihy, Brenda Connaire or any member of the committee.
We will be hosting the County Final in the Clubhouse on Sunday 13th of March.
Clubhouse Bar
Our Clubhouse bar will reopen on Friday February 18th. The bar will be open on Friday nights only for the moment. Please keep an eye on our social media pages for further updates.
Bingo
Great news!! Friday night Bingo in The Downs re-commences on March 4th at 8.30 pm. We look forward to seeing old and new members on the night.
Ireland Lights Up
Our Wednesday night walkers were out in force again. Well done to Olivia Corcoran, our Health and Wellbeing officer, for organising the event that is being run in conjunction with
Operation Transformation. The lights will be on in Molloy Park from 7pm to 8pm again this Wednesday, with two more Wednesdays to go! All walkers young and those not so young all welcome.
The Downs Ladies LGFA
The Downs Ladies football club continue their participation in LGFA ZuCar Gaelic for Teens programme this Tuesday Feb 15th. The programme aims to educate club coaches in relation to the needs and interests of teenage girls, to provide activities to retain girls in the 13-17 age group and develop athletic and social skills. If anyone from the club is interested in helping out in any way or would like to participate in the programme please contact Anne-Marie on 0874140184
The Downs Ladies Lidl App
We are again collecting stamps at the local Lidl Store. We are asking for a big push on this initiative to earn valuable points for The Ladies Club. Please download the Lidl Plus APP and select The Downs Ladies Football Club.
The Downs NS
The Downs NS are now taking enrolments for September 2022. Please email the school at thedowns1934@gmail.com if you need an enrolment form or any further information.
Lotto July 7
Numbers Drawn 12, 17, 24, 26. No Match 4 Jackpot Winner. 3 x €50 Lucky Dip Winners: Oliver Carley (online), Kevin Oakes, Mammy’s Girls. Next week’s jackpot is €2,000.
FR DALTON’S HURLING CLUB
Condolences
The club would like to extend its deepest sympathy to the Gilligan family on the sad passing of Margaret. May she rest in peace.
AGM
We held our AGM on February 5th and our club officers for 2022 are as follows:
Chairperson: Brian McCabe, Vice-Chairperson: Kevin McLoughlin, Treasurer: Sean Smyth, Assistant Treasurer: Kevin McLoughlin, Secretary: Denis O’Rourke, Assistant Secretary: Yvonne Malynn, Irish Language Officer: John Gilligan, Registrar: Thomas McCormack, PRO: Joanne Martin, Coaching and Games Officer: Kieran Molloy, Park Development Committee: Brian McCabe, Denis O’Rourke, Sean Smyth and Brendan Maguire, Club Development Officer: Sean Smyth, Club Welfare Officer: Thomas McCormack, Delegates to the County Board: Brian McCabe, Denis O’Rourke and Thomas McCormack.
Club Membership
A reminder that Fr Daltons club membership for 2022 is now due. Please contact our Registrar Thomas McCormack or any club officer to make payment. Membership is €30. All new members welcome.
Fr Daltons/Ballymore GAA Lotto
Results 11th February. Numbers drawn 5-8-23-24. NO WINNER.
€20 winners: Mixie Molloy c/o Cassells. Oliver Dooner c/o Gerard Martin. Rosemary Rowan c/o Spike. John Ward c/o Cunninghams. Brendan Mohan c/o Daybreak.
Next draw Friday 18th February in Cunningham’s, Jackpot €3,200. Your continued support is appreciated.
KILBEGGAN SHAMROCKS
AGM
There was a good-sized attendance at our socially distanced AGM which took place in the GP Room in Scoil an Chlochair last Sunday night.
Members took the opportunity to reflect on the year while also looking ahead to 2022. In his address, chairman Ken Scally thanked his fellow committee members for their dedication, Nicky Finn for overseeing the running of our all-weather facility with help of Maurice Colton and Pat Lynagh, as well as our sponsors, including main sponsor Ronan McCarthy of the M6 Service Station.
He also acknowledged the great work of the underage committee and mentors. In particular, he thanked outgoing underage chairman Fergal Fox for his efforts and wished Martina Rochford and Sabrina Nannery well in their new roles as underage chairperson and secretary respectively.
Admitting that the pandemic made the past two years very difficult, Ken expressed the hope that the intermediate team would kick on this year under Paddy Malynn, who is entering his second season as manager.
“We stayed up last year which was the main thing,” he said.
“If we had won our first championship game against Tubberclair, it could have been a different story. It’s going to be very tight again, but the aim has to be to come out of the group.”
Marie Lynagh presented an excellent secretary's report in which she also challenged the team to raise the bar.
“While it was important for us to maintain our intermediate status, one would hope that 2022 will lead to a quarter-final position rather than a relegation battle!” she stated.
“Paddy Malynn and his backroom team, apart from Keith Gorry, will be staying in place. I wish them the very best of luck for the year ahead.”
Detailed reports on ladies football and underage activities were also presented, while treasurer Martin Dowdall's report showed the club to be in a healthy state financially. The weekly lotto, the Astroturf facility, Mel Kiernan’s ‘Last Man Standing Competition’ and a very successful 1000 Mile Challenge over the May Bank Holiday weekend provided the main revenue streams in 2021. It was also noted that the Astroturf facility has now been fully paid for.
Club members were urged to support the upcoming Win a Garden Room fundraiser, the draw for which will be held at Easter.
Among the new officers elected were Donal Fox (assistant secretary), Aisling Coffey (Child Protection Officer), Ann Dixon (registrar), Mel Kiernan (assistant treasurer), Shaun Pidgeon and Adrian Carroll (county board delegates).
The 2022 executive committee is - chairman: Ken Scally; vice-chairman: Paul Daly; secretary: Marie Lynagh; assistant secretary: Donal Fox; treasurer: Martin Dowdall; assistant treasurer: Mel Kiernan; PRO: Randal Scally; county board delegates: Shaun Pidgeon and Adrian Carroll; Child Protection Officer: Aisling Coffey; Child Designated Officer: Pat Lynagh; Registrar: Ann Dixon. Other committee members: Colin Draper, Nicky Finn, Martina Rochford, Tom Ward, Brendan McDonnell and Conor Delaney (more to be added later).
Our first monthly meeting of the year will take place on Monday, February 28 in the club grounds at 8.30pm.
ACFL Division 3 v Killucan
We open our 2022 campaign with a home game against Killucan at 11.30am this coming Sunday, February 20. All support is welcome.
Underage registration day
Our underage registration day will take place on Sunday, February 27 at the GAA grounds between 2.30pm and 4.30pm.
Win a Garden Room worth €7,000!
We recently launched a major fundraising draw which gives you the chance to win a Garden Room worth €7,000 this Easter.
Kindly supplied by local company Shanette Sheds, the 3.2m x 3m Golden Oak Garden Room would be a wonderful addition to any household, giving you extra living space and suitable for everyday use by you and your family. The prize also includes a concrete base sponsored by BOMAG Groundworks.
Kilbeggan Shamrocks is one of Westmeath’s oldest GAA clubs with a proud and successful history. Catering for male and female players of all ages, the club has a growing membership and is upgrading and expanding its facilities accordingly.
Proceeds from the draw will go towards new floodlights and club development.
Tickets, which cost €20 each or €50 for three, will be available to buy online at www.klubfinder.com/clubs/kilbeggan%20Shamrocks. They will also be available to purchase at Centra Kilbeggan and from shopping centres in Tullamore and Mullingar in the coming weeks. We hope to have some on sale outside TEG Cusack Park before this Sunday’s National Football League game between Westmeath and Longford.
There are also two excellent runner-up prizes on offer. Second prize is a €800 voucher for The Great Southern Hotel in Killarney, or for any one of Joe Scally’s three hotels in Killarney or Cork, while third prize is €100 worth of Kilbeggan Organic products sponsored by Kilbeggan Organic Foods.
Full terms and conditions can be viewed at the above website address. All support would be greatly appreciated.
Last Man Standing
Of the 201 entrants who went to post in our National League Last Man Standing competition last month, only seven are left in the running to win €300 as we head into Week Four.
Defeats for the Mayo and Wicklow hurlers last weekend narrowed the field further. The focus switches back to the football this weekend.
Lotto
Last week’s lucky numbers were 10, 12, 15 and 23. Bree Collins was the only Match 3 winner.
Thanks to everyone for their support. This week’s jackpot is €8,300. You can purchase your tickets in local shops or online https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Kilbeggan_Shamrocks
The late Ned Flynn
Sympathy is extended to the Flynn family, Demense on Ned’s passing after a long illness last week. Another great Kilbeggan character gone to his eternal reward. RIP.
Ireland’s luckiest shop?
Congratulations to Geoff Scally, Attyconnor on selling a €4.6 million National Lottery ticket at his Centra shop in Summerhill, Co. Meath, just a month after selling a €1 million ticket. Talk about being on a winning streak!
KILLUCAN GAA
Adult League Fixtures
Division 3: away to Kilbeggan Shamrocks on Sunday 20th February at 11.30AM.
Division 5: at home to Castledaly on Saturday 19th February at 3PM.
Best of luck to all our players and management in our first games of 2022. All support is greatly appreciated.
Lotto
The lotto is on sale in local shops and is now available online by either downloading the Clubforce app and selecting Killucan or by pressing the shop now button on our Facebook page.
There was no winner of our lotto jackpot held on February 7. Nuala Moran matched 3 numbers and won €200. The promoter's prize went to Paul Quinn. Numbers drawn were 3, 15, 16 and 25.
This week's draw is at the clubhouse for a jackpot of €13,000. The funds raised from the lotto goes towards the running of the club. All support is greatly appreciated.
Membership
With teams starting to get back training again we are now accepting membership for 2022. Once again this year all membership will be taken on foireann.ie. Please use the log in details that you used on the returntoplay.gaa.ie website. Killucan Ladies will be registering their players separately.
Prices: Adult Player €60; Juvenile Player U7 - U17 €30; Family Membership €60; Social (Non-playing) Membership €30.
Raharney Camogie
Best of luck to all involved as they take on Clanmaurice (Kerry) in the All-Ireland Junior Semi-Final on Sunday February 20th at 2pm in St Rynagh’s GAA.
Sincere Condolences
Killucan GAA wish to extend our condolences to the Leech family, Thomastown, on the passing of Eileen. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Community Mental Health Campaign
Our Killucan GAA, LGFA, Raharney Hurling and Camogie Clubs, are joining forces to bring together a Community Mental Health Campaign.
The first aim of our Mental Health Campaign is to create visual awareness within our communities in Rathwire, Killucan and Raharney.
Our local primary schools in Edmonton, Raharney and Rathwire have been creating posters with positive messages about Mental Health. Check out any of our social media platforms to have a look at their creative pieces of art.
Our Mental Health Working Group has been busy deciding on a slogan. “I have your back” is our message.
If you are interested in getting involved or helping out in any way, please contact Alan Core on 087 271 8640.
Advertising Opportunities
Spaces are now available around our pitch where you can sponsor a sign and have your company's logo advertised. There are 3 and 5 year deals available. For more information contact any of our committee members or e-mail secretary.killucan.westmeath@gaa.ie.
YouTube
Check out our YouTube channel 'Killucan CLG' where we have uploaded matches from the past and events such as the '2020 Killucan-Raharney Oscars'.
Club Notes
If anyone has any notes, updates, birthday wishes, engagements, community information, etc that they would like to have included in our weekly notes please send us your message via Facebook to the Killucan GAA page.
LOUGH LENE GAELS CAMOGIE CLUB
The 36th Annual General Meeting
Lough Lene Gaels Camogie Club held its 36th AGM at Collinstown Hall on Friday night, February 11th. It was the first in-person AGM, since the 34th AGM, held in early 2020, prior to the imposing of Covid 19 restrictions. There was a very good turnout of members at the 36th AGM.
An extensive agenda was gone through in a very professional minded manner. Further details of the 36th AGM, will be stated in a future Lough Lene Gaels Camogie Club article published in this newspaper.
Lotto Information
Lough Lene Gaels Camogie Club informs its officers, senior and junior grade players, members, parents/guardians of Juvenile players, and supporters, that the next lotto draw, for a jackpot of €3200, will be held at Collintown Hall next Sunday night, February 20th, at 9pm.
This lotto represents the ONLY form of income for Lough Lene Gaels Camogie Club on a REGULAR basis. Therefore all of the aforementioned, are requested to please support next Sunday night's lotto draw, and all subsequent lotto draws that will follow!
LOUGH LENE GAELS HURLING CLUB
Sports Capital Grant
Lough Lene Gaels Hurling Club has recieved a Sports Capital Grant of €23,606. The Grant will be used to further upgrade the pitches and facilities at the Collinstown GAA Grounds.
Lotto
A lotto draw was held at Collinstown Hall on Sunday night, February 6th. The jackpot was €3100. Numbers drawn - 6, 9, 23, 29. The jackpot was not won. One Match 3 winner won €150, Tony Dobson, Drumcree c/o Lough Lene Gaels Hurling Club. On next Sunday night, February 20th, a lotto draw, for a jackpot of €3200, will take place at Collinstown Hall at 9pm.
Leinster GAA Council Grant
Lough Lene Gaels Hurling Club has received a grant of just under €10,000, from the Leinster Council of the GAA Organisation. The Grant will be used to further upgrade the pitches and facilities at the Collinstown GAA Grounds.
LOUGHNAVALLEY GAA
Split the Pot
This week's (Wednesday February 8) winner of the Split the Pot draw was Cathal Clarke (€95).
Thanks to everyone who donated and who buys a ticket for the Split the Pot; all of your support is always appreciated.
Tickets available to buy through our online system www.lottoraiser.ie/loughnavalley or call 0877684742. Thank you as always for your continued support.
Membership Fees
This is a reminder to all members of Loughnavalley GFC that membership fees are now due. Contact Christy or Frank about payments.
Huge Congratulations
We would like to pass our huge congratulations to our underage trainer and Vice-Chairperson, Ancel Boyce on his engagement to his beautiful partner Amy Ryan. We at Loughnavalley GFC wish you both the best in your future together.
Volunteers Needed
Our combined underage team Lilliput Gaels are looking for volunteers to train and mentor all age groups from Under 7s up to Under 19s. All support and help would be greatly appreciated.
Loughnavalley Club Shop
With the start of the new season there is a need to get some new gear and why not purchase some of the Loughnavalley gear which can be found on the KC Sports Website. What an amazing opportunity to have the whole family covered in Loughnavalley club gear.
MILLTOWN GAA
Fixtures
Milltown play Rosemount in our first game of the year in the Division 1 League on Sunday 20th February at 12 noon at Sean Doolin Memorial Park, Milltown. All support welcome.
Annual General Meeting
The AGM will take place on Friday 25th February at 8pm in Milltown Community Centre. All members are encouraged to attend. New members are always welcome.
Golf Classic
Our golf classic will take place on Saturday 30th April in Moate Golf Club. It's a Three Ball Scramble and a team of three is €120 including dinner.
Membership
Membership is now due. A registration evening will be held on Friday 18th February in Milltown Community Centre from 6.45pm to 8pm.
Membership is as follows: Players €40, Student Players €20, Walking Track €20, Social Member €20, Gym + Walking track/ Social Member €50, Family membership €50 (2 adults + 2 children under 18).
Best Wishes
Congratulations to our clubman Joe Kenny and Monica Hickey on their recent wedding, we wish them every good luck for the future.
Community Health Programme
Cara Phort FRC are hosting a community health programme at the end of February, more details to follow.
Every Step Counts
It's not too late to join the Irish Life Every Step Counts Challenge, go to our Facebook page for details of how to join.
Sympathies
Milltown GAA wish to sympathise with the following, The Glynn family, Emper on the death of Margaret Glynn, the Gilligan family, Ballymore on the death of Margaret Gilligan and the L’Estrange family, Loughnavalley on the death of Molly L’Estrange. May they rest in peace.
50/50
Congratulations to our recent winners, Celine Geraghty who won €360 on January 28 and to Vinny Glynn who won €380 on February 11. Our next draw is on February 25 in Milltown Community Centre. Tickets available at rebrand.ly/5050MilltownMoolah or from your usual ticket seller.
MULLINGAR SHAMROCKS
Membership Fees
Our online membership facility is now live and we would like to inform all our members that there will be no change to fees this year. Last year was a significant change for us all as we moved our membership and registration totally online for the first time. Family membership will remain at 2021 rates. Membership Fees are payable via the Mullingar Shamrocks ClubZap or at our website at https//:www.mullingarshamrocksgaa.comand click on the Get Your 2022 Membership window.
The Lidl Plus LGFA Club Rewards
This Scheme is now live on the Lidl Plus App until the 27th of March. The club did well last year, providing jerseys and equipment to our underage players Let’s start collecting again. Sign up to the Lidl Plus LGFA rewards scheme by following the simple steps found at https://www.lidl.ie/serious-support
Club Lotto Results
There was no winner of the Club Lotto draw (9 February). The numbers drawn were 3, 9, 18, 30. The Lucky Dip Winner was Gerry Bawle c/o Canton Caseys. Next draw of 16 February with the Jackpot of €5,6 00 on offer.
LGF at The Dome
Well done to Melek Fagan, Anna Jones, Karen Hegarty and Clara Thornton who represented Westmeath in the Lidl LGF National League against Mayo on Saturday evening and became the first Mullingar Shamrocks players to line out in the famous Dome in an national league fixture.
Shamrocks’ Under 15s versus Clane
Mullingar Shamrocks’ under 15 side had their first outing of the year on Sunday morning with Clane the visitors to Springfield. Our under 15s have been busy early in the season with a number of training sessions already completed and the hard work on Wednesdays and Sundays showed signs of paying off last Sunday as the home side produced a good display in a competitive outing.
Naturally there were lots of mistakes as early season cobwebs were dusted away but the endeavour by all twenty players on duty was wholehearted and honest and that was the most pleasing aspect for the management team of Oliver Keating, Barry Maguire, Matt Ledwith and Barry Kelly.
Tommy Daly, showing no ill effects from his recent enforced lay off, was in scoring form while at the other end of the field Ben Sheerin and Ronan Byrne were aggressive in their tackling and made life difficult for the visiting Lilywhites.
Tommy Idowu and Andrew Opala showed no signs of fatigue after their successful efforts in the Leinster basketball final with St Finian’s on Friday and Ty Masterson’s work rate in tandem with Criostóir Ormsby ensured a plentiful supply of possession to the Shamrocks’ forwards.
All twenty players saw plenty of action and it was great to see James Flynn in attendance after his recent injury. Thanks to the Clane lads for travelling. Strength and Conditioning training for this group continues this week on Tuesday on the Astro at 4.45 and training on the main pitch continues on Sunday at 11.00. Thanks to Robbie Cornally for the whistling duties.
The Shamrocks’ line out was as follows: Adam Buckley, Dillon Burke, Paul Keating, Tommy Idowu, Ben Sheerin, Liam Heffernan, Rory McCaul, Criostoir Ormsby, Ted Aherne, Tommy Daly, Jack Toal, Ruairi Kilmartin, Charlie Foy, Ronan Byrne, Tommy Daly, Andrew Opala, Ben McNamee, Isaac Haughey, Padraig Casey and Ty Masterson.
Saturday Morning Return to action
Shamrocks’ Saturday morning training sessions for boys and girls aged between 4 and 11 will resume on Saturday 5th March in Springfield. The previous Saturday, 26th February, sees the club holding its Information Afternoon in the clubhouse in Springfield between 1-3, an ideal chance to find out more about what makes the Saturday sessions so much fun. Further information to follow with starting times for each group.
Fixtures (YES !)
ACL Div.1: Mullingar Shamrocks v Coralstown-Kinnegad, Friday 18 February, 8.00 pm. Referee: Declan Nugent.
ACL Div.3: Mullingar Shamrocks v Ballynacargy, Saturday 19 February, 3.00 pm. Ballynacargy, Referee: Paul McGaughey.
ACL Div.5: Mullingar Shamrocks v Ballycomoyle Sunday 20 February, 11.30 am, Springfield. Referee: Caymon Flynn.
MULTYFARNHAM GAA
Lotto
There was no winner of our Jackpot of €12,300 on February 13th. Winning numbers were 1,15,22,28. Match 3 winners: Mary Kelly, Collette and Tommy Doyle. Next Week's Jackpot is €12,400 and the draw will be held on Murtagh’s.
Multy players keeping busy
Another busy week for our Multy lads. Congratulations to two of our underage stars Dara and Rian Keaveney who won the Leinster U16 Schools League Basketball Final at the weekend with the final score 58-27. Dara was also team captain. Gareth Mullaniff captained the Westmeath minor Footballers at the weekend when they played Wexford in a challenge.
U15 and U16 Training
U15 and U17 training continues every Sunday evening at 6pm.
Registration Day
This year's Registration Day will take place on Sat 26th Feb. Our special guests on the day will be members of the Westmeath LGFA All Ireland winning team from 2021.
Underage training
Another date for everyone's diary is Saturday 5th of March which will see the return of underage training on Saturday mornings. We're looking forward to seeing everyone back and also excited to meet new players who will be joining us. As always new players are always welcome and we facilitate both boys and girls.
Membership
Multyfarnham GAA membership for 2022 is now due and can be paid through the Clubforce app.
We are now on Instagram. You can follow us on at multyfarnham.gaa.
Upcoming season
With the upcoming season fast approaching our committee and coaches are busy getting prepared. As always we welcome all new players and coaches into our club. If you feel you can help us in any way no matter how big or small please don't hesitate to contact any committee member.
Sympathy
Multyfarnham GAA sends our deepest condolences to the Loughrey family on the sad passing of Mrs Helen Flynn (Coolmine, Dublin 15 and formerly St Mullin's Carlow). May She Rest in Peace.
Fixtures
Sat 19th Feb, Div 2: Milltownpass v Multy. Venue: Milltownpass. Time: 3pm.
Sun 20th Feb, Div 5: St Mary's Rochfortbridge v Multy. Venue: Rochfortbridge. Time: 11:30am.
Club notes
If there is anything you would like included in club notes please message our Facebook page or contact me directly at 087-2889674.
RAHARNEY CAMOGIE CLUB
Senior
All roads lead to St Rynaghs GAA next Sunday Feb 20th for the Junior A Club All Ireland Semi Final V Clanmaurice. The game is throwing in at 2pm. The girls and management have been delighted with all the support shown to the girls and would love to see as many of ye as possible there.
U14
Training is taking place every Tuesday @ 5:45 in Killucan astro.
Clothes collection
Thanks to everyone who donated clothes to our collection over the past few weeks. It was a great success.
Registration
We will be holding registration in the near future for current and new players. More information to follow.
Lotto
Thanks for the continued support of our lotto. You can buy tickets in all local shops as well as on the Clubforce app.
Confirmation
Wishing all the girls and boys in both Rathwire and Raharney NS well who are making their confirmation next Wednesday February 16th.
RINGTOWN HURLING CLUB
AGM
Ringtown held its AGM on December 10th, 2021 and the following are the club executive positions for 2022; Club President; Bill Boyhan, Vice presidents; T.P Loftus and Andy Boyhan, Honorary Presidents; Mick Gaffney and Sean Bruton, Chairperson; Gerry Boylan, Secretary; Pat O'Boyle, Treasurer; Frankie Boyhan, Vice-Chairperson; John Macken, Assistant Secretary; Declan Coffey, Vice Treasurer; Susie Fagan, Childrens Officer; Karen Goldrick, Public Relations Officer; Sean Cunningham, Club Registrars; Anita Moore and Thady Burke, Irish Language Officer; Feidhlim Burke, Safety Officer; Anthony McMahon.
Membership
Membership for 2022 is now due. We encourage everyone to become a member as soon as possible and new members to our club are always welcome. Membership can be paid through Clubforce.com, within this you find your club Ringtown GAA and register. This will cover both Hurling and Camogie membership. There will be a registration day announced soon where members can pay in person.
Camogie AGM
The Ringtown Camogie AGM will take place on Sunday February 22 at 5pm in the clubhouse.
ROSEMOUNT GAA
Coaching seminar
Congratulations to all involved in organising the Coaching Seminar on February 5 with Kevin O'Brien and Colm Nally. The feedback received from participants has been excellent and a lot was learned on the day.
GAA 2022
The season is back with the ACFL Div 4 League game vs Ballinagore on Saturday February 19th at 3pm in Rosemount and the ACFL Div 1 League game vs Milltown on Sunday February 20th at 12noon in Milltown. Best of luck to all involved.
As the 2022 GAA season commences, it is important for insurance purposes that everyone is registered before training begins. Please log on to Foireann and register as soon as you can. Current members should have a ID and password from last year. Any problems with registration, please contact any member of the committee.
Rosemount NS
Enrolments for September 2022 are now being taken. Please contact the school at 09064 36220 or email rosemountns@hotmail.com for an application form.
Well done to all involved in organising the Truck and Tractor run in memory of Mickey McCormack. €49,000 was raised and will be split between the two charities Jigsaw and Aware.
Lotto January 31
Numbers Drawn: 3, 20, 25 and 26. Match threes: Colin Smyth, Moate. Seller’s Prize: Teresa Keenan.
Our next lotto takes place February 14th with a Jackpot of €4,600.
Walking track
Lights are now on from 6.30pm to 9.00pm Monday to Friday. If anyone needs the lights on at other times please contact any committee member.
Club gear
As we begin the new GAA year, a reminder sports gear can be bought off both the O'Neills and KC Sports websites. Please remember to create an account and enter Rosemount as your club (the club then gets credit towards buying future sports equipment/balls, etc). Links for both stores are on the Rosemount GAA Facebook page or alternatively just search Rosemount GAA on the O'Neills/KC Sports websites.
ST BRIGID’S HURLING CLUB
Sponsorship
The club would like to thank sincerely Mark Wright of Mark Wright Total Health Pharmacy, Tyrrellspass for his generous sponsorship of a new set of jerseys. This is very much appreciated by everyone in the club and we would ask all our members to always support our sponsors.
Club draw
The following were the winners of our club draw for January: 1st Clare Geraghty, 2nd Mick Greene, 3rd Tom Maher, Rochfortbridge, 4th Martin McCann. Congratulations to the winners and a thank you to all who support the draw.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Kieran Geraghty who was awarded the Joe Quinn Memorial Trophy for Player of the Year for 2021.
Membership
A gentle reminder that membership fees are now due and can be paid to the club registrar Jimmy Gallagher or any committee member.
ST JOSEPH’S GAA
Welcome to new Senior Management Team
St Josephs GAA are delighted to announce that our management team for the Senior team has been in place over the past couple of weeks and with the season commencing next week, the time is apt to announce those who are in charge for 2022.
We welcome Declan Mullally from Portarlington in as team Manager for this season. Declan has managed a number of sides in Laois in recent years and is new to the Westmeath club scene and we are certainly delighted that he has taken the reins. The former Gracefield and O’Dempseys player will bring a different view and we do wish him the very best of luck.
Joining Declan as selectors are our own Daire Lynam and Eoin Carberry from neighbours Rosemount. Daire has had a long career with St Josephs and played up to last season winning a JFC in 2004 and Eoin who is out injured this year has come on board with a good knowledge of most of our players so overall it is an interesting set up and hopefully it will be a successful season for all concerned.
Opening League game v Tubberclair
St Josephs open our Division 5 league campaign with a match against Tubberclair on Saturday 19th February at 5pm in Tubberclair. With a shortened league in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid restrictions, it is great to see a normal league season commencing again.
In 2019 we finished third in this Division losing out on head to head for a top two spot which would have gained us promotion. There is no guarantee on anything but it is a tough opener next weekend. Last time we met in the Divison, we edged it by 3-10 to 2-10.
Scór na nÓg
Scór na nÓg is resuming on the first weekend in March after being in hiatus for the past two years. St Josephs hope to enter but it will be difficult as the time scale is very short to get people involved. If anyone has an interest in participating, then please contact the club secretary Aidan Walsh as soon as possible.
Mentors Meeting
A mentors meeting for underage teams is due to be held on Thursday 17th February at 8pm in the Horseleap Streamstown Community Centre. Registration night for teams will be decided at that meeting but is likely to be on the weekend of 26/27th February.
PRO Required!
At our AGM in December, the position of PRO was left vacant and it is an important one where the news and views from our club are put together on a regular basis to keep our supporters and friends informed of what is going on. If anyone has an interest within our club structure in doing this, please contact club secretary at secretary.stjosephs.westmeath@gaa.ie
ST LOMAN’S, MULLINGAR
Senior Management
The club is delighted to announce the Senior Management team for the 2022 campaign.
Declan Kelly will continue as Manager. Declan has had huge success since joining St Loman’s Mullingar, guiding the club to back to back championships in 2020 and 2021. Remarkably, in between all this, Declan was in charge of the 2021 Offaly U20 All Ireland winning team, the Faithful County’s first U20 crown since 1988. Offaly beat Dublin, Cork and Roscommon on way to victory.
Garret Hickey continues his role as selector after a successful 2021 campaign. Garret has played a vital role in all our championship winning campaigns since the 2013 success.
Jonathan Plunkett returns to the role of selector after being involved in the management team for the successful 2020 winning championship. Jonathan was a club stalwart on the pitch for many years and since retiring has coached at all levels within the club.
Niall Spain joins the set up as selector. Niall, now living in Mullingar, is a native of Co. Offaly and has represented his county at underage and senior grades, he also lined out for London while living in the UK. Niall has connections to the club and we extend a very warm welcome to him.
Backroom team: Alan Bracken continues on statistics while Gary Devine and Paul Devine remain on Team Logistics duty. Best of luck to players and management in the season ahead!
Finally many thanks to Ciaran Kilmurray and Gary Glennon who have taken a step back from their roles. Their hard work and dedication in the management team, Ciaran (2020 and 2021) and Gary (2021) is greatly appreciated by all in the club.
Adult Fixtures
Division 1: St Loman’s Mullingar vs Garrycastle - Friday 18/02 - 20.00 - Lakepoint Park - Alan Coyne
Division 3 – St Malachys vs St Loman’s Mullingar - Saturday 19/02 - 15.00 – Ballinagore - Barry Nea
Division 4 - Caulry vs St Loman’s Mullingar - Sunday 20/02 - 11.30am - Caulry - Niall Ward
Underage Returns
Our Underage Academy returns on Saturday 5th March. New members at all ages are welcome. We cater for all ages of boys and girls. Fill out the form which is on our social media and we will take care of the rest.
Club Lotto
Draw Date: Thursday 10th February. This week’s jackpot: €10,000. Numbers drawn: 5, 17, 21, 28. No Jackpot Winner. Next Week’s Draw Date: Thursday 17th February. Remember it could be you!
My Life
Operation Transformation My Steps Challenge is back. Please download the MyLife Irishlife App, Join every steps counts, click Pending, then choose Leinster GAA, scroll down and choose St. Loman's. MyLife's latest challenge in partnership with the GAA Community and Health department Every Step Counts 2022.
The challenge is in support of GAA clubs taking part in Ireland Lights Up 2022 and best of all, anyone in the community can get involved!
Also please check out Loman’s Lights up every Wednesday and Thursday at 6.30pm to7.30pm in Lakepoint Park for a great chance to get your steps in.
Any club that hits our 4,000km target will be entered into our O’Neills prize draw. There is a €2,500, €1,500 and €1,000 voucher per province to be won. Download MyLife today! #ad Challenge starts 19th January and ends 23rd February.
ST MALACHY’S GAA
Challenge Game
We had our first game of the season when we played Multy in their grounds on Sunday morning. The large crowd present were treated to a fine game of football with our management giving all players present plenty of game time. Well done to David Maloney, Shane Doran and Odhran Gavigan who made their senior debuts and proved themselves to be welcome additions to the panel.
Table Quiz
We are holding our Table Quiz and Awards Night in The Drake Inn on Saturday 26th February with a 9pm start time. This is always an enjoyable night where we announce our Senior and Juvenile Player of The Year as well as Clubperson of the Year for the 2021 season. Tables of four are €10 for adults and €5 for juveniles and we look forward to seeing everyone there.
Birthday Wishes
St Malachys GFC sends warmest birthday wishes to Vincent Austin who celebrated his 70th birthday last weekend. Vincent played with our club in his younger years and served on our underage and adult committees and continues to support our club at all our games and fundraisers.
Big Breakfast
Our St Patrick's Day Big Breakfast returns on March 17th in the Hall in CTG. Similar to 2019, we will be hosting breakfast for the community from 9.30am-12.30pm. Pencil in the date in your diary!
Condolences
We extend our deepest sympathies to Collette Garvin and family on the death of her father Ned Price. Also to Liz McNally Woods and family on the death of her father Terence. May they rest in peace.
Fixtures
Div. 3 game vs. St Loman’s on Saturday February 19th at 3pm in Castletown Geoghegan. All support is welcome for the first game of the year.
Lotto
Don't forget you can play Lotto for Castletown Geoghegan/St Malachy’s online at www.smartlotto.ie/castletowngeoghegan. Jackpot is over €11,000!
ST MARY’S, ROCHFORTBRIDGE
Gaelic for Mothers and Others
Are you looking for a new activity for 2022? A group of us ladies are looking to set up a St Marys Gaelic4Mothers&Others team.
G4M&O is non-competitive and a great chance to meet socially while getting fit and having fun. Anyone from age 25 up that would like to join our G4M&O team please contact Katrina Leogue on 087 9644237 or Julie McMahon on 086 857 6000.
Registration
We would like to welcome all our existing and any new members to register for the year 2022. Registration is now open and will close on the 20th February on Clubforce. Please contact rochfortbridge.westmeath@lgfa.ie or secretary.stmarysrochfortbridge.westmeath@gaa.ie if you have any queries. Rates as per 2021.
Lotto
Congratulations to our match three winners Tommy Dunne and Jimmy Keegan, each winning €150. The jackpot this week is now €66,00. Tickets can be purchased via Clubforce, ticket sellers and our local businesses. Thank you for your continued support.
Confirmation
Congratulations to all the boys and girls from St Mary’s and the surrounding areas who made their confirmation this week. We hope you had a lovely day celebrating with family and friends.
U14 Girls Westmeath County team
Congratulations to Abbie Nugent, Aoibhinn Berry, Kiera Kelly and Orla Collins who will be representing St Marys on the U14 Westmeath ladies county panel for 2021.
U16 Girls Westmeath County team
Congratulations to Ella Carroll, Eva McQuaid and Laoise Byrne who will be representing St Mary’s on the U16 Westmeath Ladies county panel for 2022.
Senior Westmeath Ladies
Best wishes to Fiona Coyle, Jen Whelehan and Kacey Geoghegan who have been named on the Westmeath Ladies panel.
Lidl Rewards Scheme
Lidl Rewards rewards scheme is BACK!! Make sure to download the points and select St Marys. Thanks to everyone who has started to collect points already, see our instagram and facebook pages for more information. Closing date, Sunday the 27th of March.
Clothing Collection
Our next clothing collection will take place Saturday 12th of March. We will be accepting all types of clothing, shoes (in pairs), bed linen, belts, handbags and towels.
Drop off will be at the New Pitch, Rochfortbridge from 11am - 1pm. Collection can be arranged, for more information contact Mike (087) 3830823.
ST PAUL’S, CLONMELLON
Club lotto
Our club lotto continues this week with the draw taking place down at Bingo in the Clonmellon Community Centre every Monday night. Currently the jackpot is €1,500 and tickets for the draw costing just €2 can be bought locally in Leonards Shop, off any of our committee members, at Bingo on Monday night or you can play online by simply searching for St Pauls GFC Clonmellon under the "Find my club" tab on www.clubforce.com.
It's never been so important to keep a few Euros coming in the door so please support our Club Lotto if you can. After Covid-19, fundraising is proving very difficult and many of our fundraising events could not go ahead so your support of our Lotto is very much appreciated.
There was no winner of the Club's Lotto Jackpot last Monday night with the numbers drawn as follows: 5, 9, 17 and 26. The €20 lucky dip winners were Ciara Garry, Annette Reilly, Ray Martin and Croia Atkinson - well done to all.
Club AGM
The club will hold its Annual General Meeting this coming Friday February 18th at 7pm in the local Community Centre where a review of 2021 and our plans for 2022 will be heard.
The club AGM is a very important meeting so we are asking all players, parents, supporters etc to attend on the night so that you can have your say on all aspects of the club. We are always on the lookout for new members to join our committee, so if you are interested in coming on board please contact our secretary Marie on 086 0530539 before Friday.
Junior Footballers get their season underway
Our junior footballers will be hoping to make a winning start to the 2022 season when they welcome The Downs to Clonmellon for the opening round of the league this coming Sunday morning with a throw-in time of 11:30am. Your support on the day would be appreciated so please join us if you can.
Club grounds opening for walking
As part of the Ireland Lights Up campaign for the Operation Transformation series on TV which urges people to get up on their feet and exercise, our club grounds will remain open every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7-9pm for anyone who wants to use it.
‘Little Pauls’ Nursery returns
Our boys Under 7 football and Under 5 ‘Little Pauls’ Academy is back and runs every Saturday morning from 11am to 12noon down on our all weather Astro Pitch. The theme of these outdoor sessions will be teaching the kids the basic ABC's of Gaelic Football - Agility, Balance and Coordination and all in a fun and safe environment.
So if you have a boy born in 2015 or 2016 or 2017 why not bring them along for a great hour of fun and exercise. There may be people who have suitable children for this but who may not be too familiar with the club or know what we are about so please spread the word.
Great news
Our club received some great news last week that we were approved for a Sports Capital Grant of €67,000. This funding will go towards the next phase of the ongoing development of our club grounds. A big thank you to our committee members who worked on the grant application back in 2020 to help get it over the line.
SHANDONAGH GAA
Lotto
There was no winner of the jackpot this week with the numbers drawn 11, 15, 20 and 28, so next week's jackpot is €3,600. Congratulations to €100 winner Deirdre Cesson. Play the lotto online now at https://shandonaghgaa.clubzap.com/draws.
Training
Pre-season winter training has begun for U13s in St Loman’s pitch every Friday at 6pm. Please feel free to contact us to get involved.
Senior men and Junior ladies are also back training. If you would like to be a part of the team, please contact us for more details. All new players welcome!
Development on our new pitch is going well and we have also installed new nets on the existing pitch.
Scór
Scór is great fun and a chance to meet friends. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Michelle: 087 0521432.
Registration
With both our Adult and Juvenile teams returning to play, Online Registration is now open via Clubzap https://shandonaghgaa.clubzap.com/membership_products.
This year we have introduced a number of exciting options which include paying Registration and Lotto together and the option to pay by instalments.
All members who sign up for one of our Registration and Lotto options before 28th February will be included in a draw for two €50 vouchers. Another great reason to sign up!
League
Shandonagh Men start their 2022 campaign this coming weekend with Division 1 and Division 4 matches.
Saturday 19th February, 3pm: Div 4 against Garrycastle in Garrycastle.
Sunday 20th February, 11.30am: Div 1 against Castleday in Castledaly.
Club Night Out
Looking forward to seeing everyone this Saturday 19th February in Clarke’s Bar for a well deserved night out. All members, players, coaches, parents, volunteers and friends. It should be a wonderful night and what a great way to kick off the season.
SOUTHERN GAELS HURLING CLUB
County Minor
Congratulations to our club players have been selected on the current County Minor panels. Conn O'Hara, Luke O'Connell, Diarmuid Murtagh and Dano Mc Monagle are on the hurling squad while Tadhg Baker, Josh Kenny and Cathal Hardiman have made the football panel. Johnny Martin will be even busier as he managed to be selected for both panels. Best of luck to all as they prepare for their up-coming games.
Club Training
Training for our Intermediate and Junior teams continues as the start of the League approaches. The opening game is at home to Castlepollard on the weekend of March 12th - 13th. Training takes place in the Garrycastle Astro-Turf pitch on Thursday at 7.00 - 8.00. Shortly it will resume in Pairc Chiaráin, Athlone GAA pitch, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Juvenile teams have returned at Under 13, 15 and 17 levels. Their training is on Sundays at the Gael Scoil near the Athlone Regional Sports Centre. Under 17s from 2.00 - 3.00, Under 11s and Under 13s from 3.00 - 4.00 and Under 15s from 4.00 - 5.00. New players are welcome at all levels. Ring Martin 087 2253350 (Adult), Patrick 087 8068042 (Under 17) or Eoin 086 0715773 (Under 11 - 15).
County U20s
Training and matches are continuing with the Westmeath County Under 20s squad as they are looking to finalise their panel. Cian McCarthy and Cian Geary are our Club representatives to date and have played in all 3 challenge matches versus Longford Senior County Hurlers, Castletown Geoghegan Senior Team and Dicksboro, Co Kilkenny Under 20s.
They have another Challenge coming up versus Antrim in Dundalk next weekend, before they start an Under 20s Leinster League in the build up to playing Carlow in Championship on April 2nd. Best of luck lads – great to be playing such competitive hurling, at this time of the year.
TANG GAA
Tang Lotto Draw
The Jackpot was €2,500 this week. Numbers drawn: 11, 12, 16,19. Draw for €25 winners: Mary Mulleady, Frank Donoghue, Kathleen Gill, Evelyn Doyle.
Next draw is on Monday February 14 in Tang clubhouse at 9pm. Anyone who has prepaid online will be entered in the upcoming draws.
Thanks to all our sellers and customers for their support and patience over the recent weeks and look forward to your continued support into the future. Tickets are €2 and are available from usual sellers or from any club executive.
Division 1 Football League
Westmeath County League kicks off on next Friday night. Tang’s first opponents are the Downs with an away match. Throw in is at 8pm in the Downs. It’s great to have the football back, so come along and support your team.
Welcome Home
Welcome home to Sean Egan who was hospitalised recently. Great to have you back in Tang Sean, and we wish you a speedy recovery.
AGM
Tang GAA AGM has been postponed from Sunday February 6 and will take place on Sunday March 5 in the Community Centre. Nominations papers will follow.
Astroturf pitch
Our astroturf pitch is now available for bookings, please contact Michael Bannon or Tom Conlon to get your weekly slot. With our weather taking a turn for the worst, now is the ideal tume to book for training or mini games.
Community Club Environmental Scheme Vacancy
GAA Club environmental worker required. Duties: Cutting Grass, Cleaning Clubhouse and dressing rooms, Litter and Pest Control, and general maintenance. Contact Liam on 086 2321362 (office hours).
TYRRELLSPASS GAA
Tyrrellspass GAA Lotto
The Lotto is sponsored by Bethany House. The results for February 13 were: 1, 4, 23, 27. There was no winner of the Jackpot €15,000.
The following people matched three numbers: Barney Whelehan, Evan Quinn, Bernie O'Brien, Liz Feery O'Connor.
Next week's lotto jackpot is €15,000 with the next jackpot starting at €4,800. Tickets are available in local shops, bars, sellers and online at www.tyrrellspassgaa.com/draws. Thank you for your continued support.
Condolences
The Club wishes to extend its sympathies to the family of Lolo Taylor, née Hannon. May she rest in peace.
Fundraising and Club Development
The club received confirmation this week that we are to receive almost €84,000 from the Governments Sports Capital Grant. This is very welcome news and we thank the awardees for this. We have a lot to do on the development and a lot more funds to raise but this gives us a great start.
The club would like to remind members and the local community of the leaflet which was distributed throughout the village recently. This is very important as it outlines how people can assist the club to progress the development of the pitch. Much needed fundraising needs to now be carried out. We thank everyone in the community for their support.
Green Clubs
The club was delighted to receive its certificate from An Gaisce - Bulbs for Bees. This was a youth led initiative where the club received bulbs for Bees to plant. It is awarded to Youth organisations who expressed their interest in being more involved with biodiversity and protecting our pollinators.
Tyrrellspass GAA is committed to improving the clubs relationship with biodiversity and have established a committee to assist with this.
Sponsorship
The club would like to thank our sponsors Mark Wright Total health Pharmacy, and Bethany House for all their ongoing support. We would also like to invite new sponsors. We are a club that is ever growing and needs as much support as we can. Please contact the club secretary if interested.