Local Club News
Shamrocks GAA Notes Wedding Bells! Congratulations to clubman Conor Clavin and Ann Maher who got married last Saturday. Best wishes also to Conor Mooney and Lynn Smith who are getting married next weekend. The club wishes both couples long and happy lives together. In what has been busy week off the field for some of our players, congratulations is also extended to Kevin Cummins and Louise Hewson on their recent engagement. Coaching Courses Foundation courses in both football and hurling will be held in February. Level one football coaching courses will be held also after Christmas. If you wish to put your name forward for these courses can you please contact Grainne Kelly, secretary, before December 17th. It will be on a first come first served basis so not all applicants are guaranteed a place. GAA Season Ticket This is a county and code specific ticket available to club members. It costs €75 which includes all your county"s league round matches and the opening championship match. Each subsequent match is charged extra. All the details can be got on www.gaa.ie. Christmas Greetings The Club would like to wish all members and supporters a very happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year. Hopefully 2009 will be a successful year both on and off the field. Lotto Lotto numbers this week are 2, 11, 18 and 27. There were five Match 3 winners who each receive €40. Well done to Ann Rosney (S. Kearney), Ann Dunican (O. Bryant), Finean Minnock (J. Kearney), Fergal Hogan (c/o Flynn"s), Bridget Conway (c/o Kelly"s Roadhouse). Next week"s "Christmas Lotto" draw takes place in Kelly"s Roadhouse. There has been a change to this year"s prizes. This year there are two top prizes of €300 and five prizes of €100 each for the punters. There are also two prizes of €300 for two lucky promoters on the night. There won"t be break for the draw over the Christmas just don"t forget to include your tickets every week. Ballycumber GAA Notes Thanks A special word of thanks to Kellwood Furniture, Paul Gavin, James Ennis and Peter Flynn, who sponsored the purchase of socks and togs for the Ballycumber/Tubber Under-16 Football Final. The sponsorship was much appreciated by all concerned. Birth Congratulations to Aiden and Paulette Mullins on the safe arrival of baby Cathal. Happy Christmas Wishing all patrons a Happy Christmas a prosperous New Year and thanks to all who have supported the lotto throughout the year. Lotto Congratulations to Christy Grennan of Moorock, who won the lotto jackpot of €3,650. Numbers drawn: 1, 8, 11, 19. Five people had 3 numbers and they were Nanny and J, C/O Seller; David & Rachel Ayres, Ballycumber; Eimear Carroll, Boher; Kitty & Pauric c/o Seller; James Bracken, Pullough; Jonathan Creagh, Clara. Next week"s jackpot: €2000. The draw will be held in Flynn"s on Saturday 20 December. Lotto Xmas Draw Results Meat Vouchers: Thomas Dunne, Dolores Brazil, Mairead Minnock; Keena Family, Maureen & Kathleen, Bingo. Biscuits: Chris Mannion, Leah Phelan, Jane Boland, Olly Hall, Conal Minnock. Chocolates: Sheelin Caulfield, Kay Elliffe, Maggie Grennan, Jimmy McKnight, Mary Minnock. Clara GAA Notes U21 Football The county final at this grade, Clara v Tullamore, takes place in Ferbane at 1.30pm on Sunday next. Your support would be appreciated. Best wishes and good luck to players and management. New Manager Pat Flanagan has been appointed senior football manager for the coming year and we want to wish him well for 2009. Pat"s selectors and intermediate hurling/football management will be announced in the new year. AGM The 125th AGM was held recently and the following officers were elected. Patron: Fr. Keary P.P.; Joint Presidents: Brian Cowen T.D., Peter Nolan; Chairman: M. Sheridan; Vice-Chair: J. Buckley; Sec: D. Dunne; Ass. Sec: K. Forde; Treasurer: J. Rock; Ass. Treasurer: B. O"Meara; Eamon Fleming; PRO J.Naughton; Registrar: Margaret Fleming; Committee: Sean Sheridan, Nanto Reynolds, Michael Mullen. Coiste na n'g - Chair: D. Handy; Sec: T. Lynam. Membership Membership is now due for 2009. Adult players €50, Students €25, Non playing members €20, Senior Citizens €10. Membership is payable to registrar or any member of the committee. Happy Christmas The committee would like to wish all our players, sponsors, members and supporters a HAPPY CHRISTMAS and successful 2009. Lotto Winning numbers this week were 2, 7, 16, 21. There was no match four winner. There were six match three winners. Mark Kelly c/o PRO; Una Minnock, New Road; Noel Buckley 8 Silverdale; Nora Newman, 84, The Green; Mags, c/o Naughton"s; Sandra Rickard, c/o 23 Oak View, who each receive €25. Next week"s draw is in Doc"s and the jackpot is €2,900. Free Christmas Draw Turkey - C. Buckley; Ham - Kathleen O"Brien; Whiskey - Josie & Jennifer, Chocs - Mags Fleming; Biscuits - David Fleming. The Club wishes to thank everyone for their support during 2008. Christmas Bingo This Sunday, 21st December is the last night. JACKPOT of €1,000 must be won at no extra cost on Jackpot Sheet. Ferbane GAA Notes Annual General Meeting The club AGM was held on Friday evening in Ferbane Heritage Centre. The following were elected for 2009; LIFE PRESIDENTS: Martin Guinan, Kieran Feeney; CHAIRMAN: Jimmy Lowry; VICE CHAIRMAN: Liam Flaherty; SECRETARY: Brendan Flynn; ASSISTANT SECRETARY: Aidan Doyle; TREASURER: Kathleen Foley; ASSISTANT TREASURER: Peg Flynn; PRO: Declan Kavanagh; REGISTRAR: Brendan Flynn; SAFETY OFFICER: Jimmy Lowry; COUNTY BOARD DELEGATE: Timmy Grogan. COMMITTEE: Mel Keeneghan, George Digan, Pat Browne, Jim Keoghan, Niall Fitzgerald, Brendan Clarke. Senior Football Management: TBC; Junior Football Management: George Digan (manager), John Keena, John Kelly; Under-21 Football Management: TBC. Membership Anyone who would like to be a member of Ferbane GAA club for 2009 please pay your membership fee to club treasurer Kathleen Foley or any committee member. Players - €50 (includes gym membership), family - €25, individual - €20. Under-21 County Final The Under-21 football county final between Tullamore and Clara will be played in Ferbane on Sunday at 1.30pm. Happy Christmas Happy Christmas to all members, players, mentors & friends. Best of luck to all in 2009. Lotto The numbers drawn in this week"s (16th) lotto draw were 11,20,24,27 & bonus number 21. There was no jackpot winner but Stephen, Larry & Jen matched three numbers and won €200. George Digan and Doreen Spillane won the Christmas draw prizes and Kieran Connolly won the promoters prize. The lotto can also be played "on line" at www.locallotto.ie/ferbanegaa or via the link on www.fbgaamc.com for a jackpot prize of €5,000.