Alpha Lotto – Results for last Sunday nights draw were N,J,L,Z. There was no winner. Lucky Dip winners Ray Cassidy, Gransha, Paddy Toal, Annaghmartin, Ciaran Leonard, Carrowbarra, Ciara Behan, Magherarney, Jimmy Leonard, Stranagarvagh, Karen & Amy Johnson, magherarney, Aoife McCarville, Tydavnet.. Congratulations and thanks to all our supporters and sellers. Next Sunday jackpot will be €6,100. We would encourage all of you to participate in the Lotto and spread the word among your family and friends. If you are not in you can’t win.
Ladies Under 16s’: Eire Og opened their 2014 Under 16 campaign with the short trip to Killeevan to take on the Sarsfields on Thursday evening last. Eire Og were on the score-board in the opening minute with a well taken point. However that was to be their only score of the opening fifteen minutes as our defence had to repel a wave of Killeevan attacks. Due to some heroic defending from midfield back and some point blank saves from our goalkeeper we were in the rather fortuitous position of being on level terms as the game entered its second quarter. The tide turned in the 15th and 16th minutes of the first half when the Eire Og girls found the net in two consecutive attacks. They repeated the dose in the 29th and 30th minutes with another two goal salvo to go in at half-time leading on the scoreline of 4-1 to 0-1.The second half began like the first with an opening minute Eire Og point but again it would be a further 15 minutes before we added to our total by which time Killeevan were threatening a comeback of sorts having added 1-2 to their score but that was as good as it got for the Sarsfields as the Eire Og girls tacked on 1-3 in the final fifteen minutes to leave the final score Killeevan 1-3, Eire Og 5-5. A well deserved win but maybe a little flattering on the score-board.Team and scorers Caoimhe Hurson,Aine McQuaid,Clodagh Leonard,Siobhain Smith,Orla Reilly(1-0),Rachel Corley,Ella Daly,Maeve Monahan(0-1),Katie Monahan,Amy Brady(1-0),Caoimhe Smith(2-0),Megan McElvaney(1-4),Laura Hughes and Hannah Hughes.
Next game for the Under 16s’ is Thurs. April 24th at home to Tyholland with a 6:45pm throw-in.
Ladies Under 14s’: The Under 14s’ have their second outing of the season tonight (Thurs.) with an away fixture in Monaghan against the Harps with a 6:45pm start. They continue their campaign on Mon. April 21st with a home game in Railway Park when Latton provide the opposition. Again a 6:45pm start.
5years to 10years old Gaelic Football – Coaching for the boys & girls, where the emphasis is on having fun, will continue on the main pitch on Sunday next 19th April. Please note it starts at 11.15 and goes on till 1pm. A particular word of thanks to all the coaches who turned up at the launch and who have continued to do so on Sunday mornings. Thanks also to all the parents who continue to attend and offer their help. New boys and girls always welcome
Merchandise – A reminder that a wide range of Eire Og merchandise can be purchased at very competitive prices from our Club Shop
Clothes Collection – The club are collecting old clothes on Saturday April 26th from 10am til 2pm at the football field. If you have bags of old clothes, please bring them along to Railway Park at this time. The club sells on these clothes and all monies raised will go towards club funds – keeping our facilities in tip top shape; buying jerseys, balls and other equipment; and registering our teams for the year. Your support would be appreciated.
Upcoming Fixtures
17/04/2014 – Boys Under 16 Football League – Round 2, home game against Inniskeen. Throw in 6.45pm.
19/04/2014 – Boys Under 14 Football League – Round 2, Away game against Doohamlet. Throw in 12noon.
19/04/2014 – Junior Football League – Round 4, Away game to Aghabog. Throw in 6pm.
22/04/2014 – Minor League Division 2 – Round 4, Away game against Emyvale. Throw in 7.15pm.
23/04/2014 – Reserve Football League – Round 3, Home game against Donaghamoyne. Throw in 7.30pm.
*All fixtures correct at time of press, Check Facebook Eire Og GFC for up-to-date information.
By Mary McEneaney Thu 17th Apr
