Magheracloone G.A.A.
Lotto. The numbers drawn in the Club Lotto this weekend were 18, 19, 23 and 25. The jackpot was not won and the four winners of the Lucky Dip were Rachel Brennan, Corduff, Philip Murphy, c/o The Dugout, Aidan Boyle, Meath hill and Paddy Madden, c/o Murtagh’s. The next draw will take place in the clubrooms on Monday 6th May and the Jackpot will be 1,800 euro.
Connacht Championship Opener. The quest for All-Ireland glory begins on Sunday in far-off Gaelic Park, New York. Leitrim make the long journey to face a team that will be led by local man, Paul Lambe.
Paul played football for many years in different grades for Magheracloone and had developed into an outstanding corner back. Since he left this country to live and work in New York he has made a significant contribution to football in that city. He continues to be a tenacious corner-back and has been honoured with the captaincy of the team in this year’s championship. All associated with Magheracloone are very proud that a man from this club will lead his team in the first round of the championship.
We wish him the best of luck on the big day.
Fixtures. Senior League. The league resumed on Wednesday evening, May 1st, with a visit from table toppers Scotstown. On Wednesday 8th, Carrickmacross will be the visitors and the game will throw in at 7.45. A local derby always brings out the best in teams and this encounter should be no different.
Reserves. The Championship begins for the Reserve team with the opening game on Friday 3rd May away to Monaghan Harps. The game is due to start at 7.15 and the team will be hoping to get back to winning ways after a recent defeat in the league.
Under-21. This league started this weekend with two games in quick succession. The opening game versus Donaghmoyne resulted in a fine victory for Magheracloone.
The second round game was a home clash with Killanny. On this occasion the visitors proved to be the stronger outfit and claimed the points on Sunday.
Minors. The minor league continued on Tuesday evening with a game versus Carrickmacross. The visitors came out on top to claim the points on offer. The next game is an away game versus Monaghan Harps on 7th May with a 7.30 throw-in.
Under- 16 League. This team get the season under way with two games in the next ten days. In Round One Magheracloone will host Truagh on this Thursday 2nd at seven o’clock. The following Thursday the team travel to Killanny for a 7.30 throw-in.
Under 12. Last week’s outing in the Spring League proved to be a successful one once again for this very strong local outfit. This team has finished this phase of their campaign with full points and can look forward to the rest of the season with confidence.
Website. The new club website will be officially launched in The Fiddler’s on Friday 10th May at 8.00.p.m. All are invited to attend. The website will contain up to date information on all club activities, including fixtures and results as well as all the news from the various teams. Supporters will be able to join the club and pay their membership on-line and will also be able to play the club Lotto.
By fmctiernan Tue 7th May
