BALLYMACNAB ROUND TOWERS GFC Newsletter – 22/05/17

SENIOR

Our Senior had a 1-12 to 0-13 hard fought and deserving victory over Dromintee on Sunday in the League, Fearghal Nugent grabbed the first half goal. Next game – Sunday 28 Wolfe Tones (Home), throw in @2pm

RESERVES

The Reserves had a 4-12 to 1-12 win over Mullaghbawn in the League last weekend, Ciaran Connolly, Gareth Watters, Nicholas Harvey and Ryan Beagan getting the goals to continue their unbeaten start to the year. Next game – Wednesday 24 Carrickcruppen (Away), throw in @8pm

UNDER 18

Tonights game didn’t take place as the game was postponed at  Derrynoose’s request. This was to be the last game until after the exam break.

UNDER 16

The Under 16s recorded their first League win in Division 1 when they defeated Clan na Gael last week, 3-11 to 2-07. This was the last game until after the exam break.

UNDER 14

The Under 14s lost to Derrynoose last week. They have a challenge game in Ballymacnab on Tuesday v Tullysaran @7pm

UNDER 12.5

The Under 12.5s had good game last week against a strong Middletown side. Their Saturday game was postponed. Training on Wednesday @630pm and Sunday @ 10am.

UNDER 10

The Under 10s played two games last week against Whitecross A and B, giving a good account of themselves in both games. They have a Home game on Wednesday v An Port Mor @ 715pm and training on Sunday @ 10am.

UNDER 8s

The Under 8s played two games last week against Madden and Lisbrack, giving a good account of themselves in both games. Possible game on Wednesday or Saturday, TBC. Training on Sunday @ 10am.

UNDER 6

Training on Sunday @10am.

FIXTURES

LUCKY NUMBERS

W/c 22/05/17 Lucky numbers were 16-23-24-31. No winner. 1 Match 3 numbers, winning £25: Sean Donnelly. Sellers to collect winnings from John McKee Sellers to collect winnings from John McKee. Next Draw – Monday 29/05/17, JACKPOT £6,500 (Rota: B Maguire & TSmyth). Tickets can be purchased online via www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Ballymacnab.

MONTHLY DRAW

The New Cycle of the Monthly Draw is due to commence on Monday 5 June. This is an invaluable income to the running cost of the Club. Cash prizes on offer every month. Subscription £20 a month. One off ‘Early Bird’ Draw prize for anyone  who pays in full on the night. To renew or join, contact any Committee Member.

COUCH 2 5K

The Couch 2 5k has now reached Week 5 (W/c 22/05). There is still an opportunity to join as all abilities catered for. The sessions run on Tuesday and Thursdays, 630-7pm and Sundays 10-1030am, within the Club Grounds. (Please park cars in the Church car park on Tuesday & Thursdays so to avoid congestion at Club car park) £1 per run. This is a fantastic initiative which gives people of all ages, both male and female, to get out, get some exercise, enjoy the spring air while supporting the club! Run/walk/jog, whatever suits your ability. 

The training is building up to a big 5k event will take place on Saturday 24 June. £10 enter to this 5k run open to ALL new and experienced runners. Updates via the Club Facebook page. You can Subscribe to the 5k Run via www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Ballymacnab/Events/Ballymacnab_GFC_5k_Run___Jog___Walk or by contacting Nelius Boyle or Mark Keegan

BARN DANCE

The Club are running a Barn Dance and BBQ in the Hall on Saturday 24 June. Admission £10 at the door, Music by Limelite. Tickets available from Committee Members.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Senior player & Committee Member Gary McKee and his wife Paula on the birth of their son, Danny, last week.

ST.BRENDA’S CAMOGIE CLUB

Under 6 - Training Saturday 11 -12.

Under 8 and 10 - Challenge match v Keady on Thursday 25th May at 6.30 at the pitch. Training Saturday 11-12.

Under 12 - Last blitz took place on Saturday past, the girls have kept a clean sheet winning all their games at the blitzes, which will earn them a place in Division 1, their league games commence this Saturday - time and venue TBC. Training Wednesday at 7.30  - 8.30pm.

Under 14 - This group of girls lost out in the semi-final of the championship against Keady who were the better team on the night. Training Wednesday 7.15- 8.30pm and Saturday morning 12 -1.15pm.

Under 16 - Training Wednesday 7.30 - 8.30pm and Saturday morning 12 - 1.30pm.

Under 18 - Keady camogs were the winners in an under 18 clash on Friday evening with a scoreline of 4:7 to 3:4.

Seniors - Away game against neigbours Granemore takes place this Wednesday time TBC.

GENERAL

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