Club Notes -15th April 2019
‘Hurling with The Stars’
Offaly Masters 1994 2-7
Offaly Masters 1998 3-4.
This could hardly be described as a thrilling draw but it was definitely one of the most enjoyable evenings enjoyed by a huge crowd in Rath on Saturday evening. Sean Guinan, a former club secretary, as part of his ‘Celebrity’ fundraiser organised a match between the heroes of ’94 and ’98 and others. Many of these great players turned out and with a highly entertaining commentary by Brian Gavin, assisted by his accomplices Johnny Flaherty and Pat Fleury, fun was the order of the day. Having said so we were also treated to some of the skills and abilities of players who have rightly become folk heroes at home and beyond. Great credit is due to Sean and his organising committee and also to the club committee who assisted with arrangements on the day. Many thanks to all the players who contributed to such a memorable evening; our two referees Shane and Kieran; Johnny Butterfield and the other members of the Mountbolus Pipe Band who led the players in parade; our own U13 players who provided an entertaining curtain-raiser; the ladies and gentlemen who provided refreshments; those assisting with car-parking and turnstiles; those who provided sponsorship in various ways and of course those mentioned above. Indeed, all associated with the event should take a bow. The McCarthy Cup was also there – on temporary release thanks to Pat Fleury -, and proved an attractive presence for young and older.
I’m a Celebrity Fundraiser
Also big thanks to all who supported the kids Disco on Friday evening last and the 5k run on Sunday.
Upcoming Contestants Fundraiser
-Friday 19th April: Table quiz, Fivealley Inn, 9pm fundraiser for Teresa King. Followed by Monster Auction for Kevin Fluery.
-Sunday 21st April Tractor lawnmower Races in the Hurling field, Sports and fun for all. Organised by Niall O’Leary.
Lotto
Numbers drawn on Saturday, 13th April 2019 were 13, 14, 19 & 23. There was no jackpot winner and Paul Darcy c/o Mollie Guinan won the match three prize. Brian Gath won the promoters prize. Next week’s jackpot is €5,800 and team 1 are on rota.
Sympathy:
We extend our deepest sympathy to the relatives and friends of the late Jennifer Bourke, Shinrone and K.K. Kenny Banagher.
Fixtures
Minor Hurling League. Drumcullen/Seir Kieran v’s Clara on Mon 15thApril, at 19;00 in Clara.
U15 Hurling League. Drumcullen/Seir Kieran v’s SBK on Wed 17thApril, at 18;30 in Shinrone.
U13 Hurling League. Drumcullen/ Seir kieran v’s Kinnitty on Fri 19thApril, at 18;30 in Kinnitty
Div 4 Hurling League. Drumcullen v’s Belmont on Sat 20thApril, at 19;00 in Moystown.
U14 Feile Semi-final. Drumcullen/ Seir kieran v’s Kinnitty/Lusmagh on Mon 21st April at 10:00 in the Faithfull Fields.
