Lotto: The lotto was held on Sunday night last. There was no winner. The numbers drawn were 4,15,22 & 30. This week’s jackpot rises to €8,000. 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 link smartlotto.ie/aughnamullen-s.
House draw winners
Breige McClelland
Maria Geoghegan
Kevin Woods
Tommy McCabe
Ollie Morrissey
Eva, Max & Leo Murtagh
Noel Sheridan
Online Winners
AnnMarie Holland
Chloe McGee
The lotto team for this weekend is Briege Sheridan, Michael Sheridan, Tom Leanagh & Kevin Woods.
Social Centre: The delicious A la Carte has returned every Sunday at 4pm.
No booking required. For any bookings of meetings for hall contact Tina on 087 333 2213.
Live music this Sunday from the popular Aoibheann and Gavin from 8.30pm.
SAVE THE DATE: On Sunday the 6th of August there will be a Family Fun Day from 5 O’Clock
On the day there will also be a Children’s Magic Show,
Face paint and Balloon Modelling.
There will be a barbeque From 5pm
Please note there will be no A La Carte Menu available on 6th Of August
Astro/Floodlights/Car Park Opening: Also on Sunday the 6th of August the club will be hosting the opening of our Astro Pitch, Floodlights and Car Park. Minister Heather Humphreys will be in attendance to cut the ribbon on the day. There will be music from Brendan McCourt in the evening, come along for what will be a brilliant day out for all the family and celebrate the landmark developments made in our club over the last number of years.
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.
The Social Centre is looking for part time staff for the bar. They must be willing to work weekends. Contact Tina on 087 333 2213 or Debbie on 086 276 0850 if interested.
Pride of the Parish: On Thursday evening last, our Under 15 team created history by winning the Division 1 League Cup following a pulsating 0-13 to 1-05 win against Magheracloone in the Final in Castleblayney. While the boys started strongly, holding a 0-03 0-01 lead after twenty minutes of play, Magheracloone reaped their rewards in a ferocious two minutes of play, where they scored 1-03 without reply to open up a four point lead coming up to the break. A point from a free just before
the whistle was an important score for Aughnamullen to keep within touching distance at half time, with the scores sitting at 1-04 to 0-04. Whatever the Aughnamullen management said at half time was evidently extremely effective as the boys came out like a new team, with a level of intensity and determination that couldn’t be matched. Despite the renewed urgency, it wasn’t until the final ten minutes that Aughnamullen drew level with Magheracloone, with a nip and tuck battle on display up to that point. The final ten minutes of the game saw the Aughnamullen boys hit top gear, with every player on the pitch stepping up to push Aughnamullen over the line. Some inspirational scores from Sean Murtagh, Caolan Daly, Ciaran Deery and Luke Gilliland to name but a few took Aughnamullen from being in a position of three points down to eventually leading by five in the dying stages. A point from Conor McKeown in additional time crucially put the boys four to the good and in the end Magheracloone couldn’t get in on the Aughnamullen goal to pull it back. The final whistle blew and history was made as the Division One League Cup was won, and, following a second half performance for the ages, no one could deny the Aughnamullen boys their success as captain and leader Conor Mulligan lifted the trophy. The team against Magheracloone was the following; Josh Daly, Ciaran Deery, Conor Mulligan, Sean Deey, Phil McCaul, Shane Geoghegan, Jason Cassidy, Sean Murtagh, Luke Gilliland, David Geoghegan, Matt McNally, Conor McKeown, Luke Mulligan, Caolan Daly, Ben McGeough, Daniel Nolan, Ryan Phillips, James Burke, Dylan Hamilton, Sam McGinn and Cillian Lambe. Congratulations to the team and the management team of Gerard McGeough, Colm McGeough, Brian McArdle, Patrick Geoghegan, John Sheridan, Stephen Geoghegan, Shane Lambe & Alan Markey and first aid Teresa McNally.
Seniors: Our Senior team took on Truagh in the Relegation Play-off Semi Final on Tuesday evening in Aughnamullen, where they were beaten on a scoreline of 4-15 to 1-11. This was a game which Aughnamullen could never take control of at any point, with the visitors dominating the play and creating more scoring opportunities, which showed on the scoreboard. The first half was an even contest, with the opening score coming from the boot of Colin Clerkin. Two quick points from the visitors was followed up by an exceptional equalizer from Micheál Bannigan. A further two Truagh scores extended their lead to two, however a Jason Duffy double brought us back level once again and a free kick from Bannigan just before the break ensured that the scores would be level at half time at 0-05 0-05. Truagh got the perfect start to the second half, with a high ball into the square resulting in a goal which made the task at hand much more difficult. To the lads’ credit, they found a response immediately, winning the following kickout and finding Kieran ‘Whack’ Duffy on the run who made no mistake in firing his shot into the roof of the net to level the game out once again. However, this was to be as close as we’d come in the game, with the visitors upping the gears as the half went on. A fisted point from Jason Duffy kept us within touching distance before a second Truagh goal gave them a healthy lead. Points from Bobby McCaul and Kevin Sheridan kept the scoreboard ticking before a quick fire 1-01 from Truagh killed any hopes of an Aughnamullen revival. In the end it was a disappointing loss, but not one that the lads can dwell on as they now face Magheracloone in the Relegation Play-off Final this Saturday at 7pm in a game which will decide who will be dropping down to Intermediate next year. Come out and show your support to the lads in this huge game. Best of luck to the team and management.
Senior Championship Draw: Our Senior team have been drawn into a group with Ballybay, Corduff, Latton and Truagh in the Senior Championship. Our first game will be at home to Latton on Saturday the 12th of August at 7pm.
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.
Juveniles:
Under 17s: Our Division 2 team were beaten by Donaghmoyne in the league on Monday evening on a scoreline of 1-10 to 0-10. They next play away to St Tiarnachs Patricks in Clones this Sunday at 12pm. Best of luck to the team and management. All support welcome.
Under 15s: Our Division 5A team play Magheracloone in the League Final this evening, Wednesday in Corduff at 7.30pm. Our Division 5B team play Corduff in the Cup Final nexy Wednesday the 2nd of August at 7.30pm in Corduff. Best of luck to all teams and management. All support welcome.
Under 13: Our Division 3 team play at home to Killeevan in Round 2 of the Championship on Saturday the 5th of August at 12pm. Our Division 5 team are at home to Monaghan Harps on Sunday the 6th of August at 11am. Best of luck to both teams and management. All support welcome.
U9s boys training every Wednesday on Astro.
Sympathy: Sincere sympathy to Packie & Tessie Ward, and extended Ward family on the passing of Packie’s sister, Sr. Pacille Ward MMM. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Wedding Bells: On behalf of the club, we would like to wish our bar management Tina and Daniel Duffy the very best as they tie the knot this weekend. We hope you both have many years of happiness together and have a wonderful day this Saturday.
*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.
Ladies: Seniors play Inniskeen in their first game of the junior league on Sunday 30th of July at 11am in Aughnamullen
Minors play Tyholland in Aughnamullen August 10th at 7:30pm.
U16As were beaten by a strong Scotstown side. The next play Castleblayney on the 31st of July at 7pm in Aughnamullen.
U16Bs lost to Inniskeen on Tuesday night.
U12s had a good win over Monaghan Harps in their first game in the league on Wednesday. They lost to Inniskeen on Saturday.
They’re at home against Scotstown on the 29th of July.
By Majella Boyd Fri 28th Jul
