Lotto: The lotto was held on Sunday night last. There was no winner. The numbers drawn were 7,17,21 & 24. This week’s jackpot rises to €6,800. You can purchase tickets either by buying envelopes from one of our young sellers or by logging on to our smart Lotto page through the following link smartlotto.ie/aughnamullen-s.
House draw winners
Darragh Rice
Philomena Duffy
Kathleen Boyle
Margaret Murtagh
Brendan Hamill
Alison McNally
Kevina Hughes
Online Winners
Loretta McKenna
Maria Duffy
The lotto team for this weekend is Seamus Conlon, Nadia Gallagher, Colm Connolly & Sadie Ward.
Social Centre: Social Centre: The Social Centre is back open every night. There will be no A La Carte menu in the Centre until further notice. For any bookings of meetings for hall contact Tina on 087 333 2213.
There is still availability for booking for Confirmation on the 19th of May. Please note the book is now full for First Holy Communion bookings.
The Social Centre caters for all functions ie parties, christenings, funerals and small weddings! The Aughnamullen Social Centre is now taking bookings for all functions. For any more information on bookings please contact Tina on 0873332213.
Seniors: Our senior team play at home to Clontibret this Sunday the 7th of May at 4pm. Best of luck to the team and management, all support welcome.
Reserves: Our reserve team hosted Latton in the O’Duffy Cup Reserve Championship preliminary round on Thursday evening last, where they ran out winners on a scoreline of 2-10 to 0-14. This was a game for the ages, with both teams playing at championship intensity from the first whistle until the last. Aughnamullen got off to a rapid start, going 0-04 0-00 up in the opening minutes, which set the tone for the remainder of the game. When Stephen Geoghegan found the net in the 22nd minute to put us 1-06 to 0-02 up, the boys were well and truly in the driving seat. Latton scorer three points on the trot to dig into the lead, however a wonder goal from Ben McCabe, which proved crucial, followed by a free from Eddie McArdle, put us eight points to the good coming into the final quarter. The visitors piled on the pressure in the closing stages of the game, clawing back the game as each minute went by. Our lead was cut down to just two points, and deep into injury time it was backs against the wall as Latton threw the kitchen sink at our resolute defense, which came up trumps once again to hold out for a brilliant victory over our near neighbours. Whether it be Brian McConnell in full back or Bobby McCaul in midfield, who was the target of unsuccessful attacks from the opposition, each and every player stood up and put in a serious shift to get the win. They next play Donaghmoyne in the Quarter Final of the Championship at home on Sunday the 21st of May.
Their next game in the league is away to Corduff on Wednesday the 10th of May at 7.45pm. Come out and support the lads, best of luck to the team and management.
Upcoming events in the Social Centre
SAVE THE DATE: The OsKaRs fundraiser is coming to Aughnamullen GFC on Saturday the 7th of October 2023 in the Glencarn Hotel, Castleblayney! Keep the date free for what will be guaranteed to be a night not to be missed.
Aughnamullen Ladies Present; Clash of The Clanns: Congratulations to the McMahons on winning the Brendan Finnegan Memorial Shield and claiming the title of Clash of the Clanns champions 2023.
With a great turnout of 17 families from the parish, only one team from each group could qualify for a semi-final position. The McMahons overcame the Wards in the semi-final and the Lambes beat the Sheridans to reach the final. The McMahons put in a stellar performance against a strong Lambe side to emerge victorious.
Thank you to Anita for presenting the shield on behalf of the Finnegan family. Anita also presented the individual awards of:
Old but Gold- Mark Meegan, Tom Daly- Dean Mooney, Player of the Tournament- Ulrika McMahon, The Wall- Ciaran Ward, Sean Kavanagh- Sean Sheridan, Could’ve been County- Caolan O’Sullivan.
Aughnamullen Ladies would like to say a massive thank you to the teams, their sponsors referees and spectators who came along on the day for their generosity at Clash of the Clanns.
Thanks to Seamus Conlon and Sean Ward for keeping our PA system in order, to Bea McArdle, Briege Sheridan and Kellie McCabe for registering everyone and keeping tabs on the scores. We’re very grateful to Evelyn Eilish Photography who provided fantastic action shots from the day. A big thank you to our post-match analysis team Killian McGeough, Lee Conlon and Damian and Megan Hannaway. Thanks to our u16s who ran the shop all day, u13 boys and u12 girls who gathered footballs and tidied up after.
We are very appreciative of the Teams and their sponsors:
HillTop Water, Stephen Forde, Aughnamullen Centre Bar, CB Flooring Ltd, Lennon Lines , KSH, Churchview Flowers, Francie Ward, Cooper Meegan Transport, Evelyn Eilish Photography.
Juveniles:
Under 18s: Our Under 18 division 3 side had a great win away to Na Mullai Sarsfields on Friday evening last, on a scoreline of 5-07 to 3-09. Our Division 2 team travelled to Latton on Tuesday evening, where they had a brilliant 2-07 to 0-09 win. Our Division 2 team next play away to Latton on Tuesday evening the 7th of May 7.30pm. Our Division 3 team played at home to Truagh yesterday evening, Wednesday. Result in next week’s notes. The next game for our Division 3 team is away to Óglaigh Naomh Buach in Corduff on Monday the 8th of May at 7.30pm. Our Division 2 team play at home to Aghabog on Tuesday evening the 9th of May at 7.30pm. Best of luck to both teams. All support welcome.
Under 15s: Our Division 1 team had a brilliant 5-15 to 2-14 win away to Clontibret last Thursday evening. On Friday evening our Division 5A team were beaten away to Truagh on a scoreline of 5-16 to 3-11. On Sunday afternoon our Division 5B team had a narrow 4-12 to 4-11 win at home to neighbours Corduff. They were then out again on Tuesday evening at home to Clontibret, where they were beaten on a scoreline of 4-10 to 2-10. Our Division 1 team play away to Killanny tomorrow evening, Thursday, at 7.30pm. Our Division 5A team are at home to Magheracloone this Friday evening at 7.30pm. Our Division 5B team travel to Donaghmoyne next Sunday the 14th of May at 11am. Best of luck to all of the teams and management. All support welcome.
Under 13s: Our Division 2 team began their league campaign at home to Scotstown on Saturday morning last, where they had a great 6-04 to 2-15 win. On Sunday morning our Division 6 team hosted Magheracloone, where they ran out 3-06 to 2-07. Our Division 2 team next play away to Truagh on Saturday the 13th of May at 11am. Our Division 6 team travel to Latton at 2pm on the same day. Best of luck to both teams and managements. All support welcome.
Under 9s: U9s boys training continues Wednesday evening 6.15 – 7.15pm on the Astro.
Under 7s: Learn new skills , make new friends and most importantly have lots of fun.
Every Saturday morning 9.30 – 10.30am on the Astro. For Boys born 2016 – 2017
NEW PLAYERS WELCOME
For more information contact Finbar 0878310555 or Chris 0860654156.
Congratulations: Congratulations is extended to Ciara Duffy and Conor Sheridan, Meath, who got married at the weekend. We wish you both many years of happiness together.
Thank you: On behalf of the club, we would like to extend our thanks to James Sheridan and his daughters as well as Patrick Deery and his sons for their support and help with the fields at the club. Your support is greatly appreciated.
*SUMMER CAMP*
Sponsored by KeeBride Construction.
Our 2023 Annual Summer Camp will take place from Tuesday the 8th of August to Friday the 11th. Another fun filled week is promised. More details to follow.
Walking Track: Our new walking track lights are now up and running. Just a gentle reminder for insurance purposes you must be a club member to use this facility. Please contact Debbie on 0862760850 or Ann on 0872413348 for assistance regarding membership. Thank you.
Astro pitch: Why not book our floodlit all weather Astro Pitch by contacting Seamus on 0872675161 or John on 0868384145.
By Majella Boyd Thu 4th May
