Sean’s Notes

Executive Committee. Almost all positions and seats around the executive table are now filled.  Conor Mc Elvaney accepting the position of Club Secretary eased the anxiety that had prevailed in the club after our AGM failed to appoint a Runai. Conor brings youth and enthusiasm to this key position, and is looking forward and relishing the role and tasks that are in store, we wish him well as he settles in to his new  post . Michael Mc Elroy is promoted from the back benches of the committee and takes over the equally onerous task of looking after club finances, no stranger to book keeping and accountancy procedures Michael requests everyone support  co-operation and assistance as he eases himself in the Treasurers  hot seat.  We welcome James Coyle and Eugene Oliver Prunty on board, both bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the committee table, and with Roseleen Mc Elvaney continuing  as Cultural Officer and leaving no stone unturned in her promotion of all things cultural, the club’s administrative horizon is looking much brighter than it did a couple of weeks ago.

Team manager.  At last week’s executive meeting former club star forward Adrian Larkin was appointed new adult team manager for the coming season.  Adrian and his backroom team have hit the ground running and will  hold their first training session on Sunday 27^th January at 12.30pm, all players are invited, come prepared i.e. indoor and outdoor gear; no excuses ! No doubt he will also be outlining their fitness programmes and training schedule for the year ahead.  We wish Adrian well in his new role and like all club aficionados will hope the team are in contention for promotion and trophies at the business end of the season. No pressure!!!

Under age. As with the executive committee the club’s Youth Committee for 2013 is also taking shape; Jerome Mannering and Gabriel Bell are installed as Chairman and Secretary respectively. Anyone interested in becoming involved in our juvenile coaching structures or assisting with any of our under ages teams should contact Jerome on 086-4015202 as soon as possible. Gardaí vetting is a statutory obligation and coaching where required will be provided, but don’t let either put you off, capable competent and willing volunteers are most welcome and encouraged to get involved.

Cultural Night. Cultural Night: Our monthly Traditional Irish Music session took place last Friday in the Club’s Social Centre. This was a fantastic night’s entertainment. Our local musicians turned out in force, plus we enjoyed the company of musicians from Scotstown, Corcaghan C.C.É. and Monaghan C.C.É. A terrific night was had by all. Remember to keep the 2nd Friday free; next session takes place on Friday 8^th February. We look forward to seeing you all there. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome!

Scór Sinsir: Semi-finals take place on 15 & 16^th February. All support on the night would be greatly appreciated.

Membeship. Membership subscriptions are now due for renewal and should be paid to club registrar Marie Mc Entee over the coming weeks. Our club membership fee remains at €20. Playing members are reminded too that they must have their subscriptions paid before they can be selected or participate in any games in the coming season.

Bowls. Indoor bowls continues on Thursday nights from 8.00 -10.30, after the short Christmas recess we hope to see all regular faces back on the mats on Thursday nights.

Dancing for Fun. Dancing classes for all age groups in mixed styles, modern line salsa hip-hop funky waltz and many more continue in the complex main hall on Thursday nights. Classes for kids begin at 5.30 to 6.30pm while adults take to the floor from 6.30 to 7.30pm.

Totto. The numbers 2, 7,4,3,5,6,1,8 drawn on Monday night last for a jackpot prize of €6,700 were not correctly forecast. The lucky dip winners wereDympna Dowd Cootehill,Philip & Aishling Farrell Cabra,Joan Farrelly Stranooden,Mary Murphy Nahill,Paddy Mc Kenna Emyvale,Peggy Brady Drumbear,Helina Smith Newbliss,Mark Mc Cabe Shetrim,Mark Mc Govern Oak View Clones, Tony Brady Tullybyran, Next week’s jackpot €6,800.

Numbers Draw over the Christmas and New Year break and not previously published were, 5,8,3,1,4,7,2,6, and 5,1,3,6,2,4,7,8, neither of these two numbered sequences were correctly matched,  The lucky dip winners of these two draws were,Ursula Donaghue,Farncie Mc Cormick Ardaghey,Finnian Smith Newbliss,Ann Treanor & Aisleen Genoe,Fergal Mc Guigan,Mullinahinch,Joe Mc Keown Blackrawe,Angela Mc Entee Threemilehouse,Patrick Kieran Cabra,Pauline Mc Quaid Goldenmurphy,Peter Mc Elvaney Cooldaragh,Paudge Mc Crudden Ballinode,Seamus Kelly Aghabog,Ellie Mc Govern Scotstown, Pauline & Dympna Kieran Cabra,Eamonn Mc Entee Kiltubrid,Gerry & Patsy Cards,Hugh Mc Kenna Annaghervy,Rosemary Mulligan Doohamlet, Aidan Byrne Killygoan,Odhran Larkin Brandrum,John Sherry Emyvale,Frank Thornton Cabra,Eugene Mc Cormick Corcaghan.

St Macartan’s Gala Ball. In 2013 St Macartan’s College are celebrating 100 years of Gaelic Games in the college. To mark this milestone the college is inviting all past pupils to join them at a special Centenary Gala Ball on Saturday February 16^th in the Hillgrove Hotel for a reunion of past pupils and teachers in what promises to be a night to be remembered. Within our club there are many past pupils and this is a great opportunity for them to support their”alma mater”. All proceeds go to the redevelopment of the “bottom pitch”. For details on how to book tickets or to assist in the organisation of a table for this unique event please contact Conor Mc Elvaney 085-7887307 or the school office 047-81642.