Weekly notes... 16/10/2023 - Randal Scally - PRO

Leinster Club JFC

We open our Leinster Club Junior Football Championship campaign against the Kilkenny intermediate champions in The Downs on Saturday at 2pm. Our opponents will be either Lisdowney or Piltown who face off in the Kilkenny IFC final on Wednesday evening. Despite the quick turnaround facing the winners, we won’t be taking them for granted as we seek a first-ever win in Leinster. All support for the lads in The Downs would be greatly appreciated.

Novelty Act group reach Leinster final

Our Novelty Act group are through to the Leinster Scór Sinsir final after another brilliant performance last Sunday evening. Fresh from their county final success seven days earlier, the group comprising Bernice Kelly, Brenda O’Connor, Martin Dowdall, Pat Lynagh, Eileen O’Neill and Geraldine Fennell came through the Leinster semi-final at the Allenwood GAA Complex in Co. Kildare with flying colours to reach next Sunday’s provincial final in Carnew, Co. Wicklow.

Well done all!

JFC ‘B’ quarter-final

Our second team’s season came to an end when they suffered an 0-11 to 1-13 defeat away to Tubberclair in last Sunday’s JFC ‘B’ quarter-final.

When the sides met at the same venue earlier in the year, Tubberclair ran out comfortable winners, but this time it was a lot closer. We trailed by 0-3 to 0-7 at half-time before resuming with points from Dean Fitzgerald (two) and Danny Scully to reduce the deficit to the minimum. But the hosts then struck for the only goal and went on to win, despite some excellent scoring by James Finnegan, Scully, Micheál Coffey and Cathal Finn.

Team: Leon Carberry; Kyle McMahon, James Fox, Martin Ward; Sean Hanlon, Colin Draper, Arthur O’Rourke; Eoin Dixon, Dean Fitzgerald; Danny Scully, Cathal Finn, Micheál Coffey; Shane Gorry, James Finnegan, Finbar Coffey. Sub: Michael Joyce.

Halloween Fancy Dress Party

We are holding a Halloween Fancy Dress Party in McNamara’s Bar on Saturday, October 28 at 9pm.

Music will be provided by Mike Sheerin, while there will be prizes for the Best Dressed Male, Female and Group. All proceeds will be donated to the Kirby family, Castletown-Geoghegan following the tragic death of Pauric in a recent work accident.

We are honoured to be able to do something small for Pauric's family during this very tough time. All team members of the club have sponsorship cards with each line costing €5 which enters you into our raffle on the night. Prizes include hotel breaks, one-for-all vouchers, fuel vouchers and much more. You can also purchase these on our new ClubZap App.

Kids Halloween Disco

Kilbeggan Shamrocks, in conjunction with Brosna Residents’ Group, are holding a Kids Halloween Disco in St James’ Hall on Bank Holiday Monday, October 30 from 5 to 8pm.

Entry is €2 for a child and €6 for a family.

Quid Game

Brendan Nannery is representing us in the Westmeath GAA Quid Game fundraiser which takes place in the Mullingar Park Hotel on Sunday, October 29.

All support would be greatly appreciated. We have a goal of €3,000 to raise for this event. To donate, click on https://www.clubspotevents.com/team-1/brendan-nannery

Lotto

Last week’s lucky numbers were 3, 14, 17 and 28. There were two Match 3 winners – Harry, Charlie and Finn c/o Pat Mealiffe and Lorraine Cronin.

Thanks to everyone for their support. The jackpot is capped at €15,000. You can purchase your tickets in local shops or online.