Ballybay Club Notes
There was no winner of last weeks Ballybay Pearse Brothers Blotto. Number drawn were as follows: 24, 25, 27 & 30.
The following people won €20:
Fergal McArdle Ballybay
Paddy Kearney 9 Meeting House Lane
Pat McQuaid Adree c/o Kieran’s
Patricia Quinn, Maudabawn
Claire McMahon, Ballybay
Next weeks jackpot is €5,700
This years club awards night takes place in the club house on Friday the 17th of February. The buffet, provided by Kieran McQuaid, will be served at 8pm sharp with live entertainment by the lively Beetroot starting at 10.30pm. On the night, the DVD of the Owen Ward final will be shown from half 7, so why not get out early to refresh the memory of our greatest day in recent times. Also, on the night, four former players will be inducted into the clubs hall of fame, last years senior team will be presented with their league winning medals & the senior player of the year for 2016 will be announced. There are still a limited number of tickets available for the night, priced at €25 each. If you like to secure one for what is to be a very enjoyable night contact Niall Duffy direct or any committee member.
Starting on Saturday the 25th of February a spring indoor training program will be held in the recreation centre Ballybay. Its open to all girls & boys from U6’s & U8’s will be from 4-5pm while the U10’s & U12’s will be run from 5-6pm. The training will focus on developing key skills of the game but more importantly building friendships and having fun. More details will follow in the coming weeks but the kids can get practising right away. We hope to see plenty of kids attend, the more the merrier.
Ballybay Pearse Brothers Club membership for the 2017 season is now available. As always, there are three options available this year.
Gold Membership – which consists of free entry into all senior & reserve home league fixtures, entry into the clubs Blotto each week, entry into the draw for tickets to this years All Ireland Final & general club membership for a fee of €240. (Payment via direct debit is available over a 12 month period)
Silver Membership – which consists of free entry into all senior & reserve home league fixtures, entry into the draw for tickets to this years All Ireland Final & general club membership for a fee of €100.
Bronze membership – which consists of free entry into the draw for tickets to this years All Ireland Final & general club membership for a fee of €30.
Committee members will approached current members in the hope of resigning as many as possible while continuing to build on previous numbers. So anyone who would like to become a club member please contact any committee member for additional information.
Congratulations to senior team player & county representation Drew Wylie who has been appointed vice captain of the Monaghan senior squad for the 2017 season. Also, a special mention to Colin Walsh who has many connections with the Ballybay club on been appointed captain of the squad. The Pearse Brother club wish both men, the rest of the squad, the management and back room staff the very best of wishes for the year ahead & that they can build on last weekends victory resulting in silverware.
Bingo: Just a quick note to remind everyone that the club’s weekly Bingo takes place every Tuesday night at 9pm in the clubhouse. The bingo is a great opportunity for the community to come together midweek and have a good night while maybe even winning a few bob. This is a fundamental part of the club’s fund raising for day-to-day costs and we would all really appreciate if you, your friends or your family could support this if you can at all. And, don’t forget, there is transport available to the centre.
The next committee meeting takes place on Thursday the 2nd of March in the club house at 8pm. Could all committee members please attend. Thank you
By Majella Boyd Thu 9th Feb
