Club Notes -25th February 2019

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I’m a Celeb fundraiser

The club is holding a celebrity fundraiser ‘I’m a celebrity get me out of here’ in the Tullamore Court on the 17th May. As all 24 contestants have now being named for the event, this weekend sees the start of the fund raisings events. First up is Bingo night this Saturday in Rath Hall at 8;30. There is up to €1400 in prize money with a Monster Raffle and amazing prizes.€10 for a big book and €7 for a small book.

 

Lotto

Numbers drawn on Saturday, 23rd February 2019 were 8, 18, 25, & 28. Jackpot winner -none. Match 3 numbers – two winners, each received €75. Alan Murray c/o Noel Murray, Bridget Pass c/o Margaret Dooley. Promoter’s prize went to Ger Gath. Next Jackpot is €4,750 and team 4 is on rota next week.

 

Reunion

The club is holding a reunion of the ’67 & ’68 minor teams and also the 1967 U21 team. The event will take place in Dooly’s Hotel on 17th March at 7:30. For further details contact Dermot Horan on 087 6887076 and tickets cost €25.

 

President’s Award

Anyone looking for tickets to The 2019 President’s Award ceremony where Mikey Spain is receiving a President’s award, please contact Dermot Horan 087 6887076. The event takes place in Croke Park on Friday, March 8th 2019, in the Hogan Suite. Guests are asked to be in attendance from 6.30pm for pre-dinner drinks. Seated for live TV at 7.30pm. A bus will also be running from the club.

Sympathy:

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of the late Eoin Eastwood, Birr.

Best of Luck.

Wishing the Drumcullen/Lusmagh Minor Camogie team the best of luck in the final on this Saturday against St. Rynagh’s at 2pm in Birr.

Fixtures

U15 Leinster Hurling league -Drumcullen/Clareen on Sat 2nd Feb in Clareen at 11:30pm.

U13 Leinster Hurling league -Drumcullen/Clareen v Castlepollard  on Sat 2nd Feb in Clareen at 1:00pm.

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Club Notes -19th February 2019

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I’m a Celeb fundraiser

For anyone that hasn’t been involved on social media our ‘I’m a celebrity get me out of here’ major fundraising contest is being held in Tullamore Court Hotel as 24 contestants enter the jungle to complete trials on the night! The aim is to complete all development works at Rath and have a wonderful community night. Tickets for the event are €25 euro. Visit Drumcullen GAA on Facebook for all the contestant information and build up. Each contestant will be fundraising on behalf of the club in the lead up which we hold will be fun and exciting lead up to the big night. For any further information contact Joe Troy on 0872637208 or Toni Ryan on 0851746665.

 

Lotto

Numbers drawn on Saturday, 16th February 2019 were 8, 12, 21, & 25. Jackpot winner -none. Match 3 numbers – three winners, each received €50. Brian Horan c/o Deirdre Gath, Nick Bracken c/o Shammy Nolan, Tommy Butler c/o Martin Ryan. Promoter’s prize went to Peter Lyons. Next Jackpot is €4,600 and team 3 is on rota next week.

 

Reunion

The club is holding a reunion of the ’67 & ’68 minor team and also the 1967 U21 team. The event will take place in Dooly’s Hotel on 17th March at 7:30. For further details contact Dermot Horan on 087 6887076

 

President’s Award

Anyone looking for tickets to The 2019 President’s Award ceremony where Mikey Spain is receiving a President’s award, please contact Dermot Horan 087 6887076. The event takes place in Croke Park on Friday, March 8th 2019, in the Hogan Suite. Guests are asked to be in attendance from 6.30pm for pre-dinner drinks. Seated for live TV at 7.30pm. A bus will also be running from the club.

Liam Lyons Academy

Anyone who wishes to help out with the underage hurling teams this year this year, please contact Martin Ryan on (086) 027 6407.

Sympathy:

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of the late Chrissy McIntyre nee Grogan, Formerly Coagh, Killyon: Maura Rigney, Killoughey: Mary Spellman, Kinnitty: Eoin Eastwood, Birr , Marie Connolly , Kinnitty and Christy Cleary, Kilcormac.

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Club Notes -11th February 2019

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I’m a Celeb fundraiser

The club is delighted to reveal the first six contestants for their major fund raising event I’m a Celeb Get Me Out of Here’. They are Annmarie Guinan, Kevin Fluery, Jennifer Guinan, Mairead Gath (nee Dooley), Paddy Ryan and Hugh Troy. The event takes place on May 17th in the Tullamore Court Hotel. Much like the popular TV series the contestants will become campmates for the night and will be put to the test in a variety of Bush Tucker Trials. Anyone interested in being a contestant on the night please call Toni Ryan on 085 1746665 or Joe troy.

 

Lotto

Numbers drawn on Saturday, 9nd February 2019 were 3, 7, 8, & 26. Jackpot winner -none. Match 3 numbers – five winners, each received €30. Michael Connolly c/o P. Nugent. Ann & Fintan Bracken c/o M. Lyons. Caoimhe Spain c/o D. Murray. Noel Collins c/o B Gath, James Dooley c/o B Gath.. Promoter’s prize went to Sean Yates. Next Jackpot is €4,450 and team 2 is on rota next week.

 

President’s Award

Anyone looking for tickets to The 2019 President’s Award ceremony where Mikey Spain is receiving a President’s award, please contact Dermot Horan 087 6887076. The event takes place in Croke Park on Friday, March 8th 2019, in the Hogan Suite. Guests are asked to be in attendance from 6.30pm for pre-dinner drinks. Seated for live TV at 7.30pm. Parking is available in the Davin Car Park. A bus will also be running from the club.

Sympathy:

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of the late Kathleen Bergin Clareen, who passed away recently.

Liam Lyons Academy

Anyone who wishes to help out with the underage hurling teams this year this year, please contact Martin Ryan on (086) 027 6407.

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Club Notes -4th February 2019

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I’m a Celeb fundraiser

The club is delighted to announce a major fund raising event to help finance the development work currently underway at the grounds. The event is ‘I’m a Celeb Get Me Out of Here’ will be held on May 17th in the Tullamore Court Hotel. Much like the popular TV series the pre-registered contestants will become campmates for the night and will be put to the test in a variety of Bush Tucker Trials. Anyone interested in being a contestant on the night please call Toni Ryan on 085 1746665 or Joe troy.

 

Lotto

Numbers drawn on Saturday, 2nd February 2019 were 6, 8, 19, & 21. Jackpot winner -none. Match 3 numbers – two winners, each received €70. Billy Gath c/o Brian Gath, John Hanlon c/o Ger Gath. Promoter’s prize went to John Ryan. Next Jackpot is €4,300 and team 1 is on rota next week.

 

President’s Award

Anyone looking for tickets to The 2019 President’s Award ceremony where Mikey Spain is receiving a President’s award, please contact Dermot Horan 087 6887076. The event takes place in Croke Park on Friday, March 8th 2019, in the Hogan Suite. Guests are asked to be in attendance from 6.30pm for pre-dinner drinks. Seated for live TV at 7.30pm. Parking is available in the Davin Car Park. Dress Code: Semi Formal.

Birthday parties in the Field/Club House

This has proven very popular at the moment, so anyone looking to book a spot for a party, contact Dermot Gath or a committee member early to avoid disappointment.

 

Walking Track

A big thanks to all those who attended the field on Saturday last to finish off the walking track.

 

Liam Lyons Academy

The Liam Lyons academy will return to the hall for training at all grades in the next 2 weeks.

 

Leinster Hurling League.

Our U13s and U15s are participating in the Leinster hurling leagues. These will commence in mid- February, further details to follow.

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Club Notes -28th January 2019

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2019 Presidents Award

Congratulations to our very own Mick Spain who has been awarded the 2019 President’s award for outstanding contribution to the GAA over a prolonged period. Mikey has and continues to be a fantastic ambassador for our Club. This is huge honour for the Spain Family & Drumcullen GAA.

Mikey will be presented with his award on Friday March 8th at a special function in Croke Park. Tickets are available by contacting any of the Drumcullen committee before Feb 9th. Price €30.

 

I’m a Celeb fundraiser

The club is delighted to announce a major fund raising event to help with the development work currently underway at the grounds. The event is ‘I’m a Celeb Get Me Out of Here’ will be held on May 17th in the Tullamore Court Hotel. Much like the popular TV series the pre-registered contestants will become campmates for the night and will be put to the test in a variety of Bush Tucker Trials. Anyone interested in being a contestant on the night please call Toni Ryan on 085 1746665

 

Lotto

Numbers drawn on Saturday, 26th January were 9, 12, 16, & 18. Jackpot winner -none. Match 3 numbers – one winner received €150. Con Gath c/o Leona Gath. Promoter’s prize went to Andrew Moore. Next Jackpot is €4,150 and team 5 is on rota next week.

 

Sympathy:

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of the late Mick O’Rourke, Killeigh and Rose Heffernan, Ballyboy, who passed away recently.

Liam Lyons Academy

Anyone who wishes to help out with the underage hurling teams this year this year, please contact Martin Ryan on (086) 027 6407.

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Club Notes -7th January 2019

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Lotto

Numbers drawn on Saturday, 5th January were 14, 20, 23, & 26. Jackpot winner -none. Match 3 numbers – 6 off and each received €25. Elaine Dermody c/o Joe Dermody, Mick Spain c/o Peadar Nugent, Marie Lyons c/o Self, Meadbh Connolly c/o Peadar Nugent, Marie Lyons c/o Self, Paddy Spain c/o Joe Mannion. Promoter’s prize went to Mollie Guinan. Next Jackpot is €3,700 and team 2 is on rota next week.

 

Sympathy:

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of the late Denis Guinan, Lisheen, who passed away recently.

 

Liam Lyons Academy

Anyone who wishes to help out with the underage hurling teams this year this year, please contact Martin Ryan on (086) 027 6407.

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Club notes -31st December 2018

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Lotto

Numbers drawn on Saturday, 29th December were 18, 22, 25, & 28. Jackpot winner -none. Match 3- none. Lucky Dip: 5 x €30. Dermot Horan c/o Self, Denis Kelly c/o Noel Mannion, Rita Horan c/o Dion Mannion, Caoimhe, Evan & Niamh c/o Joe O’Brien, Jack Guinan c/o Ger Gath. Promoter’s prize went to Joseph Mannion. Next Jackpot is €3,550 and team 1 is on rota next week.

Puc Fada,

A great crowd turned on St. Stephens day for the annual Puc Fada event. Rath Development group would like to thank everyone who took part, The Fivealley Inn for the refreshments along the route and the at the finish and all those who helped on the day.

 

Club person of the year:

Congratulations to Coleen Spain on winning ‘Club person of the year 2018’. Coleen is one of the people in the club that works behind the scenes and is always available when needed.

 

Sympathy:

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of the late Padraig Egan Carrigean, Fivealley, and Bridget Dooley Ballyroe, who passed away recently.

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Club Notes -17th December 2018

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Lotto

Numbers drawn on Saturday, 15th December were 13, 20, 21, & 29. Jackpot winner -none. Match 3’s – Alan & Veronica Murray c/o Fivealley Inn, Conor Lorcan Kelly c/o Joseph Mannion, they each won €75. Promoter’s prize went to Noel Quegan. Next Jackpot is €3,250 and team 4 is on rota next week. Christmas Draw Winners -Celine Molloy: Anne Marie Guinan: Mary Dermody: Davin Hynes: Sean Guinan: Michelle Carroll: Declan Murray: Shammy Nolan: Killian & Cathal Kiely: Paul McLoughlin: Denis Guinan: Bridget Colgan: Marie Pierce: Eimear & Toni Ryan: Johnny Kelly: Fiona O’Brien: Maureen & Theresa Frawley: McLoughlin Children: Colin Horan: Bridie Kinsella: Johnny Melsop: Tom Corcoran

 

Club Gear

Our club gear is very popular this Christmas, so don’t be left disappointed. Contact Peadar Nugent on 086 302 2223 to arrange a visit to our club shop. Items can also be viewed on our website at www.drumcullengaa.com .

Puc Fada

The annual hurling puc fada on the road takes place again on St. Stephens Day at 11:am from Rath to Fivealley. Refreshments will be served in The Fiveally Inn afterwards. Entry for adults is €10 and €5 for underage. This is a great family fun day and all are welcome.

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Club notes -10th December 2018

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Lotto

Numbers drawn on Saturday, 8th December were 8, 11, 12, & 26. Jackpot winner -none. Match 3’s –One, Nick Bracken c/o Shammy Nolan won €150. Promoter’s prize went to John Guinan. Next Jackpot is €3,100 and team 3 is on rota next week.

 

Club Gear

Our club gear is very popular this Christmas, so don’t be left disappointed. Contact Peadar Nugent on 086 302 2223 to arrange a visit to our club shop. Items can also be viewed on our website at www.drumcullengaa.com .

Thanks

Thanks to all those who helped out with the stewarding during the U21 semi-final on Saturday last.

Puc Fada

The annual hurling puc fada on the road takes place again on St. Stephens Day from the clubhouse at 11:am. Entry for adults is €10 and €5 for underage. This is a great family fun day and all are welcome.

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Club Notes -3rd December 2018

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Annual General Meeting

Our AGM was held on Friday 31st November. A comprehensive report was circulated to all present by our secretary and treasurer. Discussions were then held on both documents. This was followed by the Chairman’s address which reflected on the past year and outlined to all his vision for the upcoming year. Useful discussions then followed by all present on the direction the club is taking and on many other topics of sporting interest. The members present were highly appreciative of the great work of the outgoing executive throughout the year. Officers elected for the coming year were as follows: Life President: Mick Spain; President: Fr. John Moorehead, Vice-Presidents: Billy Gath, Peadar Lyons and Francis O’Brien. Chairman: Toni Ryan, Vice-Chairman: Declan Murray, Secretary: Dermot Horan, Assistant Secretary: Joseph Mannion, Treasurer: Peter Lyons.  Assistant Treasurer: Peadar Nugent. P.R.O: Joe O’Brien, Assistant P.R.O: Peter Darcy, Registrar: Eoin Lyons, Development Officer: Peadar Nugent. Vacancies for remaining positions will be filled by the incoming committee.

 

Table Quiz

Eglish/Rath Community Centre are holding a Table Quiz in The Fivealley Inn on Friday 7th December at 9;00pm. Teams of 4 -€10 per person. Don’t have a team?, come along on the night and you can join a table.

 

Sympathy:

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of the late John Murphy, Streamstown, Killyon who passed away recently.

Lotto

Numbers drawn on Saturday, 1st December were 8, 12, 17, & 29. Jackpot winner -none. Match 3’s –One, John Cashin won €150. Promoter’s prize went to Noel Mannion. Next Jackpot is €2,950 and team 2 is on rota next week.

 

Club Gear

Our club gear is very popular this Christmas, so don’t be left disappointed. Contact Peadar Nugent on 086 302 2223 to arrange a visit to our club shop. Items can also be viewed on our website at www.drumcullengaa.com .

 

Thanks

Thanks to all those who helped out with the stewarding during the U21 semi-final on Saturday last.

 

Puc Fada

The annual hurling puc fada on the road takes place again on St. Stephens Day from the clubhouse at 11:am. Entry for adults is €10 and €5 for underage. This is a great family fun day and all are welcome.