Shalotto
There was no winner of the Shalotto held in the Social Club on Sunday 5th January.  Numbers Drawn were: 1-4-8-21.  Lucky Dip Winners: Darren Bishop, Annyalla, Marion Mulligan, Avalreagh, Ben Woods Morgan, Cornamucklagh, McNally Brothers, Drumgristin and Oisin Duffy, Annyalla.  The Jackpot stands at €7,000 and this weekend’s draw will take place in Atkinson’s Shamrock Bar on Sunday evening next.  You may join the Annual Shalotto Scheme by contacting any member of the Club Committee.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL Shalotto tickets must be handed in by 9.30 p.m. every Sunday evening to ensure that they go into the draw.
Lotto Rota: This Sunday – Gary Carville and Enda Carville.
                                           
Awards Night/Dinner Dance
We ended one of the most historical years in our Club’s history in true style and distinction when we celebrated our “Club of the Year” awards night in the Glencarn Hotel on Saturday night last.  The club witnessed one of the largest attendances for any dinner dances they had seen in years which was a testimony to the magnificent achievements that were attained in 2011.  We were very honoured and privileged to have in attendance GAA Ard Stiuritheoir Mr. Pauiric Duffy, County Monaghan Chairman Paul Curran; Fr. Paudge McDonald and Cannon Philip Connolly.

Our MC’s on the night, Treasurer Gary Caville and Chairman Brendan McNally, were outstanding in their roles ensuring that everything ran to schedule in the most professional manner.  The night’s proceedings were opened by honouring our newlyweds for 2011, Brendan and Denise Craven and Donal and Yvonne Boyd.  Following this our triumphant minor championship team were presented with their medals by County Monaghan Chairperson Paul Curran.  Gary paid tribute to the team and management of Declan Bishop and Darren Bishop Michael and Patrick McGuigan.  Declan Bishop also payed tribute to the team.

Chairperson Brendan McNally paid tribute to the late Paddy McVicar, Cremartin and Paddy received a standing ovation from all in attendance which was a very fitting and deserving tribute to a true Cremartin Legend.

Our Hall of Fame Winners were Des Comiskey and Hugh Carragher and were honoured on the night and presented with their Awards.
Our IT team presented a very effective short film on the past year highlighting our achievements in which we all enjoyed reliving the many special events which took place in 2011.  Following this our victorious Double winning Senior Team were presented with their medals by GAA Ard Stiuritheoir Mr. Pauiric Duffy.  Brendan and Gary paid tribute to the team and management of Gerry McCarville, Ciaran McVicar and Maurice Branigan.  Gerry McCarville also paid tribute to the team.

The Senior Player of the Year Perpetual Award and Shield was kindly sponsored by Hugh and Kathleen Branigan.  Congratulations to Damien Lavelle on receiving Senior Player of the Year 2011 and on being the first recipient of this new Perpetual Shield.

Congratulations also goes to Fergal Mulligan on receiving the well deserved Junior Player of the Year award.
Congratulations to our Hall of Fame Winners Des Comiskey and Hugh Carragher.
Congratulations to Michael McGuigan on receiving the very well deserved Club Person of the Year Award for all his hard work with our Juvenile teams.

After the formalities music was provided by Harry Leonard and Gerry McMahon and a great night’s dancing was had by all, however maybe some of the lads should stick to playing football!

We would like to thank the three Annes, Anne Mulligan, Anne Brennan and Anne Branigan who very kindly sponsored the commemorative tie worn by the Senior Team on the night which was very much appreciated by the Team.

We would like to thank Brendan and Gary our MCs, the Minor and Senior Teams and all Award Recipients, Martin our Players Rep and Vincy for organising the draw, Harry Leonard and Gerry McMahon for provided the music, the Glencarn Hotel for their hospitality, Murphy’s videos for all their help, Christy Lappin, Photographer, Brian McGuigan from Simple Signs, and anyone who helped in any way in making our event such a great success.
A big thank you to everyone who attended and made our Club of the Year awards night so special.

Juvenile Presentation Night
The Club’s Juvenile Presentation Night took place last Sunday night in the Club.  Our U-16 winning team were presented with their medals by Conor McManus, Eoin Lennon and Patrick McGuigan.  Congratultations to our U-16 team and to the Management Team of Frankie Branigan, Enda Carville and Enda Corr.

Membership
In compliance with direction from Croke Park Cremartin Shamrocks GFC requests membership fees are paid by 31st of March 2012. We are kindly requesting that all new and existing club members acknowledge this deadline. It is imperative that all football players update their membership before the beginning of the season. Fees are Adults – €30, Juveniles – €15, Students – €15 and for a family (family = two adults and any children under 18) – €60.
Following a motion passed at the Convention 2012 – Please note that no tickets will be ordered for non members for any games this year so it of the upmost importance that membership is paid in time.

U-16 Training: starts this Monday at 7.00 p.m. All players please attend.

Under 21 Shamrock Tournament – Monaghan are away to Tyrone this Saturday in Omagh – please see fixtures elsewhere.

Congratulations to Darren Bishop on receiving his recent Gaelic Life Ulster All Star Award.  Well done Darren.

Good Luck to the Monaghan Senior Team as they take on Kildare this Sunday in Clones.

Ticket Money: Could any outstanding dinner dance ticket monies be handed in to any of the Committee members as soon as possible.  Thank you.

DVDs of the Junior League Final and the Junior Championship Final are now available for purchase.  Contact Gerry Carragher on 087 2921926 for more details.
The Minor League Division 3 Championship Final DVD is also now available for purchase.  Contact Mickey McGuigan on 086 8169275 for more details.

Annyalla N.S. presents “April Fools Mock Wedding”.  More info to follow in due course.

Gym Equipment
The Club is looking for anyone who has spare gym equipment to donate or sell.  Contact Club Chairperson Brendan McNally on 0876886282 for more details.

NEW WEBSITE
Cremartin GFC now have their very own website.  Logon to www.cremartinshamrocksgaa.ie for fixtures, results, news and pictures.

Club Gear
Orders are now being taken for our new Cremartin Coat.  Some sizes in stock at present.  Anyone interested in any Club Gear please contact Anne Branigan on 086 3169102.

Astro Turf Pitch
Anyone wishing to book the Astro Pitch can do so by contacting Gerry Carragher on 087 2921926.  Also available for parties.

Please Note:-
Anyone wishing to keep updated with fixtures, results or club events can do so by emailing secretary.cremartin.monaghan@gaa.ie.

Notes for Publication
Please be aware that Club Notes have to be submitted by 9.00 p.m. on Monday evening. Please contact 086 3362049.

Sympathy
The Club would like to sympathise with the Conlon family, Latton on the sad loss of Jack Conlon last Saturday.  Ar Dheis De Go Raibh A Anam