Slotto: Our Slotto Jackpot of €12,400 last weekend was not won! The numbers drawn were
6,8,13,27. Don’t forget to play your slotto online with the Clubforce app https://bit.ly/3dF91dK on our Facebook page to play again this week or you can still enter at Mackles Silverstream, Hughes Costcutter and at the centre! Jackpot this week has climbed to a whopping €12,500!!! We thank everyone who continues to support our Slotto draw which provides vital funds for the maintenance of our club.
Eurotech Junior League: Our Senior men faced tough opposition against Blackhill last Saturday evening and were defeated. They prepare for Sundays match against Rockcorry at home at 2pm. Good luck to management of Aiden McElroy, Paddy Hughes, Gregory Ronaghan and Richard Tiernan and the team!
Minors: Well done to our U18’s who defeated a very strong Cremartin team last Friday (14th) on a 3-14 to 2-10 scoreline. Tuesday (18th) results v Sean Mcdermots available on socials and they travel to Aughnaullen again tomorrow (Friday 21st) for a 7.30 throw in. After this they welcome Scotstown to St. Patricks park on Monday 24th for a 7.30 throw in. This is a very exciting team to watch and with so many games close together the lads would appreciate the support!
U15s: Our U15 had a good win against Rockcorry last Thursday 3-15 to 2-05 and this Thursday they travel to Clones to play St. Tiarnach Patricks with a 7:30pm throw in. Best of luck to team and management!
U13’s/U12’s: Our U13’s and U12 lads had a super morning of football in Clontibret last Saturday. Fantastic to see the progress these teams have made!
U11’s: Our 11s continue training in preparation for their upcoming games..
U9’s/U7’s/U5’s: Training continues for this group every Thursday 6:30pm – 7:30pm. This session caters for boys & girls from 4-9 years of age. New faces are always welcome….spread the word! Please contact Alan Farrelly 086 3850435 if you have a child who may be interested in attending.
Ladies:
Reserve League: Hard luck to our Senior Ladies who lost out in a game of two halves last Sunday where the home side came out stronger in the second and defeated our girls!
U14’s: Next game for this group of girls is a home game on Monday 24th April @ 6:45pm v Monaghan Harps.
U16’s: The U16s first game of the season against Castleblayney resulted in a super win for a team of very hard working ladies last Monday night!
Best of luck to all players, mentors and medics for the week ahead. Please come along and support our teams.
Coaches: We are always looking for new members to get involved in coaching any of our teams and this year is no different. If you are interested in helping out, please give Peadar a call on 086 8371117 to find out more. No experience is necessary so nothing is stopping you!!!
Club Guardian Programme: At this point members have received information about our Club Guardian Programme. We hope that where possible everybody will get behind the club on this next phase of development to continue the growth and success our club has seen in recent years. Committee members will be in touch soon as a follow up to the communication
you have received but if you have any questions in the meantime or would like to become part of the programme, please contact our treasurer Maria on 00447739010135 or any committee member.
Healthy Club Initiative: We would be delighted if you could join us at our celebration of our involvement in the Healthy Club Project on Tuesday 25th April at 7:30pm. We will begin the evening on our walkway and end the evening with a cuppa. Everyone is welcome. John Mc Ardle, Chairperson of the Monaghan GAA Health & Well-being Committee will also be present. As the season is underway, we hope that it’s an enjoyable year for everyone involved, both on and off the pitch. We as a club are committed to promoting and maintaining mental health for all our members through the RESPECT philosophy. Ultimately we want you to enjoy the year- mind yourselves & mind each other.
First Aid Course: The club have secured another First Aid training course this year to run over 2 evenings: 16th & 25th May. If any parent has an interest in attending this course, please contact our Children’s Officer Grainne on 0868538757.
Walking Track: Our walking track remains CLOSED as we undergo maintenance works around the pitch. Please note our main pitch is also CLOSED until further notice. We respectfully ask that you adhere to this notice please. An update will be provided later in the week.
Tyholland Senior Gym: Our Gym is strictly for Senior registered players only. There have been a few incidents of non- members and U18s using the Gym and this is NOT permitted.
Membership: Any person who has not yet paid their membership for the coming year can contact club registrar Michelle. You can also pay online with the link on Facebook. The fees remain unchanged at the following rates; Family €100, Player €75, Student Player €50, Juvenile €30 (must register with an adult) Non Player €50 and Senior (65+) €25. We would encourage you to pay your membership asap as players are not insured to play or train until fully paid up.
Congratulations to Karl, Darragh and the entire Monaghan Senior team after their win against Tyrone at the weekend in the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final. We were delighted to see Karl O’Connells name listed in the GAA team of the Week, congrats Karl, well deserved
Well done also to senior player Joe O’Boyle and the County Minors who also had a great win at the weekend.
Community Games: Well done to all who took part in the Area Athletic Finals on Monday. Art & Handwriting competitions will be held in Tyholland Community Centre on Saturday 29th April from 4-6pm.
Rounders: Calling all adults interested in a bit of sport this year! We are delighted to be setting up our very first adult rounders team. You must be a registered member to join up. If you are interested in joining please contact Peadar on 086 8371117 or Brendan on 087 6324068.
Field Development: You will all have seen the first of our generous sponsors signs along the newly developed pitch. If anyone is interested in sponsoring a sign please contact Pauline on 086 8338044 or Maria on 0044 7739 010135 for more details.
Community Centre: The community centre and bar are available for hire for parties,
christening’s and charity events. Contact the Facebook page to book your event or call 086
8222426 to check availability.
Parent & Toddler Group: Continues every 1st & 3rd Friday in the community centre. For more information, you can contact Louise on 0044 7821554012 or Helen on 086 3491730. All welcome.
School Enrolment: Our two fabulous schools are open for September 2023 enrolment. You can contact Scoil Bhríde, Leitrim on 047 84977 or Scoil Padraig, Garron on 047 85378.
Condolences: We offer our deepest sympathies to Joe McMahon and family on the death of his sister Mary. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.
By Majella Boyd Wed 19th Apr
