Cremartin Notes

Shalotto

There was no winner of the Shalotto held in Atkinson’s Shamrock Bar on the 9^th February 2014.  Numbers Drawn were: 5-10-15-28.  Lucky Dip Winners: Danielle Murphy, Lorraine McGeough, Dermot Brennan, Brenda Rafferty, Keady and Terence McNallly.  The Jackpot stands at €7,000 and this weekend’s draw will take place in the Social Club on Sunday evening next. You may join the Annual Shalotto Scheme by contacting any member of the Club Committee.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL Shalotto tickets must be handed in by 9.30 p.m. every Sunday evening to ensure that they go into the draw.

Lotto Rota: This Sunday – Brendan McNally and Maurice Branigan.

Mouthguards

Important: Please Note that following the GAA’s Annual Congress in April 2012 a new rule was enacted that made it mandatory to use a mouthguard in all Gaelic football matches and training sessions from January 1^st 2014.  It is important that all players comply with this new regulation and are prepared for their first training session of the new season.

MEMBERSHIP/REGISTRATION
Our Club registration evening took place last Sunday evening for both Juveniles and Adults where all Club Members, Players and Parents were able to sign up for the new season and see what divisions their teams were in and who their coaches are etc.  Anyone who was unable to attend our registration evening and has yet to pay their membership can do so by contacting Seamus Eccles or Brendan Mooney.

We are requesting that all membership fees are paid by 28^th February 2014. We are requesting that all new and existing club members acknowledge this deadline.

It is imperative that ALL Players update their membership before the beginning of the season.

Membership Fees are as follows: Adults – €40, Minors – €20, and for a family – €75.00 (family = two adults and two children under 16.  Any subsequent children €5).

FUNDRAISING DRAW

Cremartin GAA’s Fundraising Draw will take place in Cremartin Social Club on Saturday 28^th June 2014 with a total of €8,000 to be won!  1^st Prize €6,000; 2^nd Prize €1,000; plus 10 prizes of €100.  Tickets €20 each or 3 for €50.00.  Tickets are available now from all Committee Members.  Thank you for your support.  Your Club, Your Future!!

U-21 SHAMROCK CUP

We travelled to Corrigan Park in Belfast last Saturday where Monaghan U-21s took on Antrim U-21s in the second round of the Shamrock Cup.  Antrim ran out the eventual winners on a scoreline of Monaghan 1-11 Antrim 2-10.  See Match Report elsewhere.  Team and scores: David Kirk; Ryan McEneaney; Donal Courtney; Jason Murphy; Barry Hanratty (0-1); Johnny McGuigan (0-1); Fergal Malone (0-1); Brian Greenan (0-1); Shane Conlan (0-1); Fergal McGeough (0-2); Mark McGuirk (0-2); Michael Galligan; Darren McElroy; Mel Boyce and David Freeman (1-02).  Subs: Colm Meegan for Fergal McGeough, Darren McDonald for David Kirk and Tiernan Duffy for Mel Boyce.

Next Fixture: Monaghan U-21s take on Tyrone U-21s in the next round this Saturday in Cremartin this Saturday 15^th February at 2.00 p.m.   Please give them your Support!!

JUVENILE NEWS

U-10 Indoor Football Tournament

Our U-10’s had their first official outing last weekend at the U-10 Indoor Football Tournament in Ballybay Recreation Centre and it turned out to be a very enjoyable, quick paced and action filled afternoon.  They are back again this coming Saturday and every Saturday for the next three weeks.  A text will be sent to all Parents regarding times.  A big thank you to all the Players and to the Parents who helped out on the day.

Coaching Courses

There are numerous Coaching Courses coming up in the next few weeks that may be of interest to our Coaches and all are free e.g. 15 Activate Warm Up on Wed 19^th  Feb- Indoor Session in CREMARTIN GAA Club, to be delivered by Roger Keenan & Tony Scullion. 7:30pm – 9pm FREE OF CHARGE.

Back to basic’s for U16 to Senior Players on Monday 24th Feb in Cloghan. Outdoor session, to be delivered by Tony Scullion. 7:30pm – 9pm.FREE OF CHARGE

For more information please see www.monaghangaa.ie

SUPPORTERS’ JERSEYS

Our new Club Supporters’ Jerseys are proving to be very popular with the young and the not so young with some even being sent as far away as the US and Australia.  Prices range from €29.00 – €45.00 and there are lots of different sizes available so please place your order with Regina Kerr 087 2254371.  This is a great way of promoting our club and also raising much needed funds.

Congratulations: On behalf of Cremartin Shamrocks GAA we would like to congratulate Truagh Gaels on becoming the new All Ireland Intermediate Club Champions after their brilliant victory last Sunday in Croke Park.  Well done to all involved in this great achievement!

IMPORTANT: Anyone who has borrowed any tables, chairs, or any items from the Club etc can you please return them immediately as they will be needed in the coming weeks.

Astro Turf Pitch

Anyone wishing to book the Astro Pitch can do so by contacting Gerry Carragher on 087 2921926. Also available for parties.

Notes for Publication

Please be aware that Club Notes have to be submitted by 9.00 p.m. on Monday evening. Please contact Dairíne McBennett on 086 3362049 or email Pro.cremartin.monaghan@gaa.ie.