OFFALY GAA ROUND-UP: All the news from GAA clubs across Offaly

The latest updates from GAA clubs across county Offaly.

DAINGEAN

Dinner Dance

Daingean GAA are delighted to announce that tickets for our 2024 Dinner Dance are now on sale.

This will be a huge night for the club as we celebrate our Championship and League winning teams of 2023.

The Dinner Dance takes place on Saturday, March 2nd in the Tullamore Court Hotel. Tickets will only be available to purchase online.

Lotto

The winning numbers drawn on Monday February 12 were: 4, 9, 10, 23. There was no winner of our Jackpot and there were four match 3 winners: Chris Delaney (c/o online), Vanessa Connolly (c/o online), Catherine Mulready (c/o online) and Laura Spollen (c/o online) All match 3’s share €200. Our Lotto rolls over to next week where our jackpot rises to €12,000.

Bingo

Daingean GAA continue to run their weekly bingo this Sunday (February 25th).

It’s €7 for entry, with potentially €7,800 to be won across all 6 games, get your books ordered early and don’t miss out.

Bingo cards can be purchased from the link available on our social media pages, and the Bingo will be streamed live on Facebook and Zoom

CLODIAGH GAELS

Lotto

Jackpot €15,000. Numbers drawn: 15, 19, 20, 23. No Jackpot winner €15,000. Five Match 3 winners €40 each Betty Dunne C/O Owenie Connor, Sarah & Emma Kirwan C/O Liam Byrne, Peg C/O The Caman Inn, Shirley Blanc C/O Fergie Byrnes and Dave Nolan C/O The High Chap.

Sympathies

We pass on our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the late Paudge Brady, Paddy Purcell, Patty O’Grady and Gret Egan who passed away in the last few weeks. May they rest in peace.

Membership

Clodiagh Gaels Gaa Club membership for the 2024 season is now payable. Membership can be paid in a number of different ways.

Online - https://returntoplay.gaa.ie

Online - https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Clodiagh _Gaels_Gaa/Membership

Cash / Revolut - Kevin Hinch 0877684671

Single €30, Couple €50, Student Player €100, Player €150.

Inter-County Teams

Commissions to the Offaly footballers who lost out narrowly to Clare on Sunday last. They face Down on Saturday evening at 6pm in Newry. The Offaly hurlers are back in action on Sunday as they face Kilkenny at 1:45pm in Nowlan Park. Best of luck to both teams.

Club Shop

We have a club shop on the O'Neills sports website where you can purchase all the latest club merchandise. To find the clothing just type "Clodiagh Gaels" into the search bar on the O'Neills website and all the club merchandise will be available to purchase.

Notes for Inclusion

Anybody wishing to include items in the weekly Clodiagh Gaels GAA notes can do so by emailing gaelsclodiagh@yahoo.ie or texting 0877684671 before 7pm on Sunday evenings. Please follow Clodiagh Gaels on www.clodiaghgaels.gaa.ie, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all the latest club news.

RAHEEN

Lotto

The numbers drawn in the Clodiagh Gaels & Raheen GAA Lotto Draw on Monday 12th February 2024 were: 15 19 20 23. There was NO Jackpot Winner of €15,000 and 5 Match 3 Winners (Betty Dunne C/O Owenie Connor; Sarah & Emma Kirwan

C/O Liam Byrne; Peg C/O The Caman Inn; Shirley Blanc C/O Fergie Byrne’s; Dave Nolan C/O High Chap) (€40 Each).

Please Note Next Week’s Draw will take place on Monday 26th February 2024 in the CYMS Hall, Cloneygowan. Tickets available ONLINE or from Fergie’s Shop, Geashill, Hamilton's & High Chap Pubs Geashill, Direen's Pub Cloneygowan or any of the following Club Members Eddie Kaye, John Hackett, Owenie Connor, John Garry, Matthew O’Byrne, Pauric Pierce, Ray Garry, P J Corcoran, Pat Carthy, Eddie Kelly, Annette Lanigan, Declan Costello, Dermot Guinan, Mary Dolan & Gerry Briscoe. Please Support.

Raheen GAA & Clodiagh Gaels Lotto Tickets are now available to buy online by going to the Following Link:

https://clubs.clubforce.com/clubs/gaa- raheen-gaa-offaly/

Link can also be found on Raheen Facebook & Twitter pages.

Entries in before 6:30pm On Next Monday with draw @ 8PM that evening.

Membership

Members are asked to Renew / Sign Up their 2024 Membership as soon as possible. Subscriptions are Playing Members €30, Students €20 & Non-Playing Members €20 & OAP’s: €15; Walking Track only Members: €10. Gym Membership: €180 (Including Playing Membership) with Special Early Offer of €100 (Gym & Club Membership) If Paid In Full By Mid February 2024.

Registration can now be completed ONLINE Via the Clubforce App or via the following 2024 Link which is also available on the Raheen Facebook & Twitter pages :

https://member.clubforce.com/memberships _cart_m.asp?LL_ID=3191

This Link can also be accessed by Scanning the QR Code on Sign at the entrance to the Pitch in Geashill.

Alternatively Payments can be given to Membership Officers Paddy Bracken or Eddie Kaye.

All Users of Club Facilities Including Gym & Walking Track must be Club Members.

New members are very welcome.

Club Shop

We have a Club Shop on the O’Neills sports website (www.oneills.com) where you can purchase all the latest club merchandise. To find the merchandise just type “Raheen GFC” into the search bar on the O’Neills website (www.oneills.com) and all the club merchandise will be available to purchase.

BALLYCOMMON

Bingo

Our Bingo continues every Wednesday at 8pm in Kilmurry Community Centre. Fun, chat, and a cuppa as well. Best little Bingo in the midlands.

50/50 Tickets on sale at bingo or online at klubfunder.com

National Club Draw

Tickets for the National Club draw are now available from all players and any committee member.

Membership

Membership is now due.

CAPPINCUR

Lotto

2-4-10-23 were the numbers drawn from last week’s lotto and there were no winners this time around. Our jackpot is now up to €7450 and the next draw will be on the 27th of February.

Every Step Counts Challenge

Well done to all of our members who put their shoulder to the wheel for the club to get us over the line in the Irish Life steps challenge which concluded last week. The club finished in 91st position in Leinster with an impressive 9,500km clocked up in steps.

Club Membership

Club Membership for Cappincur’s 2024 season is now live to purchase on the Foireann website with different options available for both players and supporters. Contact any players or committee members for any assistance.

DURROW

Lotto

Monday 12th February 2024

Numbers drawn were: 02-25-26-30

There was no Jackpot winner two one match 3 winner this week - Colm Bracken & David McCann.

Next week's Jackpot is €6,475 with a match 3 win or share €100.

You can sign up to play our lotto online by visiting our Facebook page or via the Clubforce app

Offaly Senior Football

Hard luck to the Offaly Senior football team last weekend on a narrow defeat to Clare. Well done to our own clubmen Jack O’Brien, Kevin McDermott and Dan Wyer who are on the panel for this year. Best of luck to the lads.

Offaly Senior Hurlers

The Offaly Senior hurlers had a hard fought draw v Wexford last weekend week and great to see the lads from Durrow representing the county hurlers. Best of luck to Mark Troy, Ciaran Burke, Brian Duignan, Dan & Sam Bourke for the year ahead. Also hope to see Ross & Dan Ravenhill back soon after injury.

Membership

Membership for 2024 can now be paid on Clubforce via the club link. The link will be issued to existing members in the coming weeks. See our Facebook page for more details. Contact PRO Paddy Fox on pro.durrow.offaly@gaa.ie for more information.

Walking Track membership also available at €20 for the year. Upgrade works to the walking track will shortly be completed with improved lighting and repairs to the surface.

Progressive 25 Card Game

The weekly card game continues every Wednesday night in Durrow Hall and the first deal is at 9pm. All are welcome to come along.

Durrow Ceili Club

The next Ceili takes place on Sunday 3rd March in Durrow Hall from 4pm-7pm. Music by Ui Bhriain Ceili Band.

Ceili and set dancing classes take place every Tuesday night in Durrow Hall at 8pm and new members always welcome.

EDENDERRY

Bingo

Our Edenderry GAA Online Bingo takes place this Saturday night at 8pm with a prizefund of up to €11,350 up for grabs with a guaranteed payout of €4450 on the night.

The new Jackpot Game (Game 7) was not won last week so next Saturday night the Jackpot will be €7,300 in 45 numbers or less (€300 Full House if not won).

Ticket sales close at 12 noon on Saturday. Books can be bought at https://willwego.com/edenderry-gaa/ and are only 10 Euro.

Lotto

Our lotto draw took place in the clubhouse and the numbers drawn were 1,4,11,27 Bonus 14.

The jackpot has rolled over and will be €3,500 next week.

Three players matched 3 numbers and won €70 each.

They were Olive Hughes c/o Kitty, Breda Moules Online, Margaret Loughlin Online.

RHODE

Ród Óg Warriors Nursery Workshop

Rhode GAA & LGFA will host a nursery workshop for coaches and parents of children eligible for The Warriors this Thursday 22nd February in Rhode GAA Hall at 8pm.Ród Óg Warriors caters for boys and girls born in 2018 & 2019.Offaly GAA Nursery Co-Ordinator Imelda Coughlan & Ród Óg & LGFA GPO Enda Dunne will be in attendance. All are welcome to attend this very worthwhile workshop in advance of the return of The Warriors in April 2024.

Ireland Lights Up /Rhode GAA Walking Track

Rhode GAA are taking part in this years’ hugely popular “Ireland Lights Up '' initiative in participation with Operation Transformation. All members/ Supporters are invited to take part to help kickstart a healthy New Year.

Kicked Off Tuesday, 9th January and ends this week Tuesday 2oth February 7-9pm final night Thursday, 22nd February from 7pm – 8pm with Tea and chat from 8pm to 9pm at Rhode GAA Walking Track.

Club Membership

Rhode GAA/Rhode LGFA Membership is now open and we urge all members if possible to follow the online option of registration/payment system https://www.foireann.i

The foireann system can also be used by players and non-players to register and pay online as a member of Rhode GAA and LGFA clubs. The deadline for general membership is March 31st ./ Ladies Deadline is the same

An option to enter the 200 club draw is also available for online payment on https://www.foireann.ie and there are options for payment by instalments also available.

If you wish to pay in person rather than use online 2024 Membership can be paid to the membership officers.

Offaly Senior Footballers

Hard luck to Offaly Senior footballers who had a gut punching defeat to Clare on Sunday last in Tullamore. Which leaves them under pressure in the league . Hopefully they can continue the fight back for their final games.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

We are very honoured to have Mrs Mary Leavy as Rhode’s Grand Marshal for our 2024 St Patrick’s Day Parade.

Preparations are well underway to ensure that this year’s parade is as big, successful and memorable as our previous parades. It commences again from the roundabout at ESB road at 10am, Sunday, March 17th.

Lotto

The Rhode GAA Lotto Jackpot was €19,400 and it took place on the 12th of January in Killeens.

The numbers drawn out were 6 8 9 13.

There were five winners with three matching numbers who won €40 each - Paul Hanley, Karol, Aoibheann Dunne, Ronan Healy, Tracey Murphy and Nigel Scally.

The lotto can be played online before 12 Noon each Monay . see the Rhode GAA Website / Facebook / Twitter or Contact your usual ticket seller for details. The draw will take place every Monday night and will be live on Facebook between 8 pm – 8:30 pm.

Ballybryan Progressive 25

Card games continue every Thursday at 8.30pm. Looking forward to seeing our old friends again and hopefully some new ones..

Card Game Results 15 /2/24 6Tables

1st Prize €30 Frank O'Meara

2nd Prize €15 Jody Gunning, Carol Scally

3rd prize €10

Inter Game 1 €7.00 Gerry O'Meara

Inter Game 2 €7.00 John Osborne

Last Game 3 €7.00 Carol Scally

Raffle

1st Prize €20 Stephen Darby

2nd Prize €7.00 Christy Regan

3rd Prize €7.00 John Osborne

Free Admission Christy Regan

BALLYCUMBER

Lidl Comortas Peile Paidi O’Se 2024

Ballycumber players and supporters will travel to Dingle, Co. Kerry on Friday to take part in the Paidi O’Se Tournament. The team will play against either Lispole, Kerry, Newry Shamrocks, Down or Cretyard, Laois on Saturday and afterwards enjoy the hospitality that the area is famous for. We wish all travelling a safe trip.

Pat Kelly & family benefit fund

The concert in aid of the fund was a marvellous success on Saturday evening in Ballycumber Community Centre. Many thanks to everyone who contributed in any way.

GAA National Club Draw 2024

Tickets are on sale from committee members for the annual GAA Club Draw at 10 euros each. There are great prizes including a Dacia Sandero Car, 10,000 euros and All Ireland Final Packages. All funds raised remain with the Club as all prizes are supplied by GAA Croke Park.

Lotto

Next draw in The Gav Inn on Monday.Tickets on sale in Gussies, Gavin’s, Stewart’s and Flynn’s, from lotto sellers and online at https://www.locallotto.ie/localhome.asp?LL_ID=415 52 week ticket for 90 e.

Ballycumber Activity Centre and Sports Hub

The Centre is open from 2.30 to 4.30 each day for community use. We encourage members of our community to take their exercise in the centre especially during bad weather.

ERIN ROVERS

Lotto

The winning numbers drawn on Monday 12th February were 9, 21, 26 and 32.

There were 3 Lucky Dips: Colin Delaney , Roisin Dunican, Majella Molloy.

Tickets on sale in Pullough Community Shop, Gussies, Ballycumber, lotto sellers locally and online: bitly.com/erinroversgaalotto

Next week’s jackpot €11,300

Volunteers Needed

Are you interested in coaching? We are looking for Coaches for our Nursery (4-6 yrs.) and Go Games teams (U8’s & U10’s).

If you are interested contact Patrick Lynam to find out more.

Offaly Ladies Football

A massive congratulations to Caoimhe Lynam, who captains the Offaly Minor Team for 2024. We wish Caoimhe a fantastic season ahead.

Allianz National Football League

Hard luck to Offaly Senior Football team who were defeated by Clare over the weekend.

They now pick up the pieces and face Down this weekend and we wish them all the best.

Pullough Bingo

Pullough Bingo continues every Monday night at 8pm, with a guaranteed €1,000 to be won each week.

St Manchans Dinner Dance

St Manchans Ladies are holding a Dinner Dance on Friday 8th March. Promises to be a great night.

Link to the tickets can be found on their social media platform.

Save the Date

Erin Rovers GAA are holding a Golf Classic on Friday 31st May in Moate Golf Club. More information to follow.

Brosna Gaels Camogie

Well done to Brosna Gaels, who will field Camogie from under 7 up to Under 11’s and also Under 15 and 16 teams for the year ahead. Best of luck to all involved.

TUBBER

Club Lotto

Lotto was held on Sunday 18th. Numbers drawn were 9,15,26,27. No Jackpot winner and three match 3s; Ross & Eimear Young, Joe Grennan Snr, Noreen Browne. Next draw will be held Sunday November 3rd March for a jackpot of €11,200. Thank you for you continued support.

Tubber Tidy Villages

The current committee of Tubber Tidy Village will be disbanded on Monday 26th February 2024.

Unfortunately, the committee has lost many valuable members recently and others have decided to retire from the committee after many years of service. We would like to sincerely thank each and everyone of you for supporting the committee and their work over the years.

It is important that a new committee is formed to keep our Community Employment workers for the village.

Betty Higgins, Chairperson 0876226909

Petrina Murray, Secretary0868015003

2024 Club membership

Club membership is now due. Please contact Registrar Veronica Bradley or any committee member for information.

National Club Draw 2024

Time is running out to secure your entries into the 2024 GAA National Club Draw. All our allocated club tickets must be returned by Sunday 3rd March. Draw takes place on 27th March for some great prizes, including a Dacia Sandero car, a €10,000 cash prize and a range of All Ireland Hurling and Football Final Packages. Tickets are €10 and can be bought from any committee member or adult player. Remember all money raised goes directly to our club. Thank you for your support.

KILBEGGAN SHAMROCKS

League commences

We begin our 2024 campaign with a short trip to Streamstown to face St Joseph’s on their new pitch in Division 3 of the All-County League this Saturday, February 24 at 2pm.

That will be followed by a home game against St Loman’s, Mullingar on Saturday week, March 2, also at 2pm.

Membership

2024 membership is now due.

All players must have membership in order to train, play matches or use our facilities. Payment can be made through our system on ClubZap.

The rates are as follows: GAA adult player - €60; GAA / LGFA adult non-player - €20; GAA underage player (U18 and below) - €30; GAA family membership - €80; LGFA adult player - €80; LGFA U18 player - €65; LGFA U16 player - €65; LGFA U14 player - €65; LGFA U12 and below - €30; Gaelic for Mothers & Others - €30; LGFA family membership - €130.

Dinner Dance

Over 200 guests are expected to attend our dinner dance which takes place this Saturday night, February 24 in the Tullamore Court Hotel and will be hosted by Rory O’Connor of Rory’s Stories fame.

Starting with a drinks’ reception at 5.30pm, there will be a three-course meal followed by the presentation of JFC medals and music by The Lols with a DJ afterwards. A great night is in store!

New scoreboard

A new electronic scoreboard has been successfully installed by FSL Scoreboards at MJS Builds St James’ Park.

The scoreboard is a welcome addition to our facilities and would not have been possible with the support of Dawn Meats Group, KMK Metals Recycling, McNamara’s Bar & Lounge and Rebuild or the work of Kelly Ann Mealiffe in securing the sponsorship.

Lotto

Last week’s lucky numbers were 1, 3, 13 and 17. Sean ‘Count’ McCormack was the Match 3 winner. Thanks to everyone for their support. The jackpot is capped at €15,000. You can purchase your tickets in local shops or online.

Last Man Standing

A further four people have been eliminated from our Last Man Standing National League competition after London’s surprise draw with Tipperary last Sunday.

It means just 21 out of 135 entrants have made it through to Week 5. Next week is a double week of football and hurling. Those still in the reckoning will receive instructions by email.

Sympathy

We extend our deepest sympathy to the Sisters of Mercy and the Beirne family, Kilmore, Co. Roscommon on the passing of Sr Sacred Heart last week.

A pillar of the local community for over 50 years, Sr Sacred Heart was a sincere, kind, friendly, intelligent and deeply religious woman who endeared herself to everyone who knew her. May she rest in peace.

ST BRIGID'S

St. Brigid’s Lotto Results

12th February 2024 – Jackpot €18,000. Numbers drawn were 3,6,19 & 20. No Jackpot winner. Nine matched 3 numbers:- Karen Gavigan, Emily Kenny Murphy, Ger Hannon, Phil Whelehan, Fay Casey, Annie Kerrigan, Pat Smith, Tadgh Keogh and James Hannon. Promotors Prize went to Killeen’s Pub.

Next eeek’s Jackpot €18,000. Your continued support is much appreciated for both on-line and manual book sales.

Spring League

The Spring League continues in the GAA field for children from Junior infants up to 6th Class starting

from 3.45 pm every Saturday for the next few weeks. All Children are welcome.

St. Brigid’s Day Mass

St. Brigid’s Day was celebrated with a beautiful Mass in Croghan Church and a reception was held afterwards in the newly refurbished Croghan Community Centre to commemorate 40 years since the club won the 1984 St. Brigid’s Intermediate Championship. A great night was had by all.

Trip to Dubai

Ciaran McGivern and Linda Kennedy, Croghan would like to thank the Club for their recent wonderful trip to sunny Dubai which they won last summer as part of the St. Brigid’s GAA Fundraising Draw. A great time was had by both.

SHAMROCKS

Lotto

Numbers this week. 3-4-6 & bonus 5. No jackpot or match 3 winners. Three lucky dips win €50 each. Sandra Dunne c/o Clubforce, Denis Condron c/o L Manley, Declan Doolan c/o Fingerboard. Jackpot next week €14200 and €500 for match 3. Draw in Kelly's Roadhouse. Thank you for your continued support.

Table Quiz

Shamrocks GAA are hosting a table quiz in The Thatch Rahan on February 23rd at 8.30pm. Get your teams together for what is going to be a very enjoyable evening. All support is greatly appreciated.

Pat-Joe Kelly Tournament

The Pat-Joe Kelly Tournament concluded on Saturday evening with the white team claiming the title. This new annual event has been a great start to the year for the Footballers and even though it was in-house competition the intensity was high and there was no holding back, which is good to see at this stage in the year. Congratulations to Eoghan Neville who was chosen as Player of the Tournament, a prize which was sponsored by Ian O’Brien. Eoghan is a talented young player who truly deserved the award. Eoghan along with the winning team were presented with their awards on Saturday evening in Kelly’s roadhouse. A great evening was had by all as the 2023 Division 5 Football winners were also presented with their medals by Barry Mooney: former Shamrocks player and Offaly Captain. Huge thanks to Padraic and all at Kelly’s Roadhouse for a great night.

Strength and Conditioning

The U13, U15 & U17 players are currently into week 6 of their Strength and Conditioning Training on Monday evenings. Coaches are extremely happy with the numbers attending each week and wish to thank both players and parents for their commitment and effort. Huge thank you to the coaches for facilitating a great program for our underage players in the club.

Local elections

Our Chairman Ollie Bryant is running for local election in the upcoming county council elections. We wish him all the best with his campaign.

Membership

As most teams have returned to play or are soon to be returning, it is important that membership is paid before participating in any training or matches. Members, old and new, are being asked to pay their membership via the Clubforce App. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact any member of the committee or any of the coaches. New members are always welcome.

Safeguarding

Shamrocks GAA are running a Safeguarding 1 Course in Mucklagh Community Centre on Monday 4th March from 7-9pm. Assistance with Garda Vetting will be provided on the night also. To confirm your attendance or if you have any queries please contact the club Child Welfare Officer, Olivia Egan.

CLARA

Lotto

Clara GAA Lotto Results - Sunday 18th February 2024. Winning numbers were - 6 - 10 - 26 - 30. We are delighted to announce Danny Rabbitte was our Jackpot Winner of €20,000. We had 13 Match 3 who will receive €20 each - Amy Kerrigan, - Patricia Guilfoyle, Marion Muldoon, - Aisling Stones, Peggy & Mags Digan, - Arlene Carroll, Sharon Touhey, - Shona Stewart, David McGrath, - David Gavin, Trish & Mick C/o Bingo, - Esther Scanlon, Phyllis Touhey. Well done to all. Our Jackpot next week is €15,000. You can play online now via Clubforce. Alternatively you can purchase tickets on a Clara GAA lotto book in various locations around the town, or in Bingo on Sunday night.

Membership

Membership is now open for 2024. To become a member or renew please visit https://www.foireann.ie/home, alternatively through registrar Orla Dolan.

Bingo

Bingo starts at 7:30pm, with doors opening at 6:30pm. Clara GAA Bingo Vouchers are available to purchase in Baggots Centra. Car parking now available on Sunday nights in Scoil Phroinsiais Naofa, and we thank Scoil Phroinsiais for the use of this.

Clara GAA and Clara LGFA Joint Statement

Clara GAA Club and Clara LGFA are committed to working together under Croke Parks recently published 'One Club' guidelines to provide the best possible environment for our young girls and boys, adult players and club members. As an initial step towards the 'One Club' model, we have agreed to collaborate and work together in the following areas: A Joint Nursery initiative, The Inaugural Clara All Stars programme (Easter 2024), Facilities Development and Social Media.

Easter Camp

Clara GAA Club and Clara Ladies Gaelic Football Club are delighted to announce that we will once again be hosting an Easter Camp from Tuesday April 2nd to Thursday April 4th 2024. Booking is online only and places are limited: Register at www.claragaa.com/eastercamp

Clara GAA All Stars

We're are also very excited to introduce a special initiative designed for children with ASD or additional needs. The Clara GAA All Stars! In partnership with Clara GAA and Clara LGFA, our camp aims to integrate children into the Clara GAA community through fun, regular activities tailored to their unique strengths and needs. This will take place on March 27th & 28th and April 2nd & 3rd, 10am - 11am. If you think this is something your child would be interested in, please fill out the parents survey at www.claragaa.com

FERBANE

Membership 2024

Club Membership is now due for 2024. Membership can now be paid through our new Ferbane GAA App which is a very quick and easy process. For those who have not done so already, Ferbane GAA App can be downloaded through your phones Google/Apple play stores.

For those who do not have access or cannot download our App, membership can be paid to committee members. Credit card payment is also available and can be done by calling Eddie Nally on 087-6391707.

Thank you for your continued support for Ferbane GAA

Lotto

Our club lotto results from Tuesday 13th February 2024. Numbers drawn were 4-19-27-29 Bonus number was 1. No winner of the €13200 jackpot. There were two match 3 winners, Finley + Ben Rohan & Ann Cooper. This week's jackpot is worth €13400.

Cards

Cards continue each Friday in The Mary Ward Heritage Center Ferbane at 9pm. All past and new members very welcome.

KILCORMAC/ KILLOUGHEY

Dinner Dance

A great night was had at our Dinner Dance in the Tullamore Court Hotel on Saturday night last. Congratulations to our Senior A & Senior B hurlers, Junior Footballers and the 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 U20 hurlers who were presented with their county championships medals. We were delighted to be joined on the night by our guests of honour legendary former Kilkenny manager, Brian Cody and Offaly GAA Chairman Michael Duignan & his wife Aisling. Special thanks to our players and managements and to Michael & Brian for their great words of encouragement on the night. Thank you to Joe Slevin who did the MC duties and to all our guests who attended on the night. Thank you to the Tullamore Court Hotel for their excellent food and hospitality on the night and to The Secrets & DJ Lloyd Bracken who kept everyone dancing and entertained into the early hours.

Kilcormac Killoughey ‘Ireland Lights Up’

We hosted our walking groups for the last night of Ireland’s Lights Up last Tuesday evening. Thanks to everyone who turned up for the last 6 weeks of 'Ireland Lights Up'. The Community Walking Track at our pitches in Kilcormac is open for use every day and we are delighted to see so many people making use of it on a daily basis. The gates of the carpark are open from 9am to 9pm each day also to allow safe parking for all those using the walking track.

GAA National Hurling and Football League Tickets

Tickets for the National Hurling and Football Leagues can now be purchased in O’Sullivans Centra, Kilcormac.

Offaly GAA

Best wishes to Cillian Kiely, Charlie Mitchell, Jack & Adam Screeney and the Offaly Senior hurlers and management who play Kilkenny this Sunday in the Allianz Hurling League in Nowlan Park at 1.45pm.

Hard luck to Jordan Quinn, Cathal Donoghue and the Offaly Senior footballers and management who lost out to Clare last Sunday in the Allianz Football League. Best wishes to them as they face Down this Saturday in Pairc Esler, Newry at 6pm.

Lotto

Lotto Results 12th February 2024. Jackpot €7,750. Numbers Drawn: 3, 12, 21 & 25. No Jackpot Winner. Six Match 3 Winners - €40 each - Noel Bradley (Promoter: Brendan Mahon), Lynda Kershaw Guinan (Promoter: Marion Spain), Mick Kelly (Promoter: Shane Hand), Anne Marie Reynolds (Promoter: Cabin Crew), Joe Lambe (Promoter: Enda Doolan) and M Coughlan (Promoter: Cabin Crew). Promoters Prize €50 - Brian Leonard. Thank you to everyone for their continued support of our Lotto.

BALLINAMERE

Lotto

Results: Monday 19th Feb 2024. Numbers drawn were 3, 7, 9, 14. There was no Jackpot winner. The 3 lucky dip winners of €20 each were - Ronan Higgins, Martin Buggy, Tom Geoghegan. Winner of Ballinamere Top Daniel Minnock. Comgairdeas leis na buaiteoiri. Next week's draw will be held on Monday 26th February  Jackpot €4200. Míle bhuíochas. The lotto can be played online through Clubforce via this link https://play. clubforce.com/ play_newa. asp?ll_id=2315& _ga=2.149467251 .417012079.1592252895 -1346810770 .158223 5067#Anchor on our Facebook/Twitter & Instagram pages as well as our website Ballinameregaa.ie. Any queries please contact any committee member. Thank you for your continuous support.

Registration

Registration for 2024 is now open. Ballinamere Walking Track €20. Ballinamere Non Playing/social Membership €30.Ballinamere Playing Membership €100. Ballinamere Gym Membership €50. Underage Boys Membership €70. Underage Camogie Membership €70

All new members welcome Link is now live on clubforce. Contact Carina for assistance

National Club Draw

Tickets for the National Club Draw are now available. Tickets cost €10 and all proceeds go directly to Ballinamere GAA. Prizes include a Car, Cash Prizes and All Ireland Hurling & Football Final Packages. Contact Padraig on 087 3781513 for details. Closing date for entry is March 8th, with the draw taking place on March 27th.

BIRR

Junior Hurling All Ireland Semi-Final

The Junior Hurlers bowed out of the All Ireland Junior B Series to Drum and Inch of Tipperary on a score line of 0-17 to 1-06. It has been a great campaign. Well done to the management team led by Joe Errity and the team captained by Aaron Coffey.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Birr Club man Darragh Tierney on being part of the All-Ireland winning Ulster University team who secured the Ferghal Maher cup with victory over ATU Sligo.

Thank You

A sincere thanks to Liam Butler, Heaven Pharmacy Birr, for his generous support of the Birr GAA senior hurling panel 2024. Liam is generously sponsoring protein and protein shakers for all senior squad members. Liam, your support is greatly appreciated.

Membership

Membership is now open to all members. It is important that players register and pay membership as soon as possible as the player injury fund now runs from 1st January to 31st December and membership for the year must be paid to be part of the injury fund.

Membership can be paid to Executive members or directly to our Registrar, Davin Hart. Please check the Club website for further details and membership options www.birrgaa.ie

Birr Minor Club League Forecast

The winner of round four of the League Forecast was Jessica Whelehan with a score of 25 points out of a possible 26 points. Congratulations Jessica. After 4 rounds Joe Troy continues to lead the way with 73 points with three players in hot on his heels with 71 points, Tommy Teehan, Noel Gallagher and Noel Russell. Thank you to everyone for their continues support.

Lotto

The numbers drawn on Monday 19th February in the Marian Hall were 1-2-4-6. There was no jackpot winner. There were seven match 3 winners each receiving €30. The Derrykeel Gang, John Molloy, Hillside, Gerry O'Riordan, T&K Rohan, Yvonne Brien, c/o seller, Liam Grimes, Woodlands, Luke and Zak Dervan, Cloughjordan.

Next week’s Jackpot is €12,000. Thank you to all those who support the Lotto each week.

CRINKILL

Sympathy

The club would like to extend sympathy to the family of the late Daniel (Dan) Shortt late of Fairview, Birr who passed away last week peacefully in Tullamore Hospital. May Dan rest in peace.

Membership

A reminder that player membership is now due and can be paid via Clubforce or to any member of team management.

Lotto

The draw for a jackpot of €16,400 took place in The Thatch.

The numbers drawn were 10, 17, 22, 30. There was no jackpot winner and five people had match three numbers and each receives €40: Sandi Larkin, Portlaoise (online), Angela Hogan, Roscrea Road, Birr, Susan Dwyer, Fairview, Birr, Sean Maher, Cemetery Road, Crinkill, Anne Connole, The Thatch, Crinkill.

Next week's draw for a jackpot of €16,600 will take place in The Thatch on Sunday night. Thanks to all for your support, thanks to our sellers and checkers. Thanks to Des Connole and staff for hosting the draw.

You can play our Lotto online by logging onto www.crinkillgaa.ie and by following the steps.

DRUMCULLEN

Couch to 5K

This fun activity continues Mondays and Wednesdays 7.30 to 8.15 until its conclusion on March 27th.

Community Hub

This social event continues Thursday mornings at the Clubhouse.

Lotto

Numbers drawn Saturday 17th February were 4, 20, 27 & 30. There was no jackpot winner and Josephiine Redmond c/o Online, Aoife Nolan c/o Mollie Guinan, Syl Murray c/o John Murray and Sinead Hollywood c/o Nuala Gath shared the match three prize. Deirdre Gath took the promoter's prize.

This week’s jackpot stands at €8,950.

Sympathy

Our condolences to Bernie Nugent and family on the death of her sister Elizabeth Dempsey and to the family, relatives and friends of the late Dan Shortt, Birr, Tom Kelly, Banagher and Patricia O’Grady, Killeigh.

BALLYSKENACH KILLAVILLA

Lotto

Lotto continues on each Tuesday evening at 8pm in St Bernard's Park, with results published on our social media pages immediately after.

GAA Membership 2024

GAA Membership 2024 is due now and can be paid via www.foireann.ie or via club register.

Leinster League

This year's Leinster league group consists of St Finnan's (Mountrath, Laois) & Moorefield (Kildare). Respective fixtures on March 18th and 24th. More details closer to the time.

Killavilla Drama Group

Killavilla Drama Group will stage “Perfect Wedding” on March 20th to 23rd in Killavilla Hall. Save the dates!

Naomh Brid Camogie Club

As we start a new year and season we are looking for more senior players to either come back to play or join our club. If anyone is interested please get in contact via email to Secretary.naomhbrid.offaly@camogie.ie . Come along and give it a try.

Sympathies

Ballyskenach-Killavilla GAA Club wishes to extend its deepest sympathies to the Ryan Family, Cooleshall on the death of Tom Ryan RIP; Loughnane family (Cloonagh) & Murphy Family (Mountheaton) on the death of Michael Loughnane RIP, Cloonagh; To the family of Tom O’Brien RIP ( Whitepark); and the family of Margaret O’Neill RIP (formerly Glasderrybeg).

Club Apparel

Our club merchandise is available online through the O’Neills, https://www.oneills.com/ shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/killavilla-gaa.html.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Ballyskenach Drama Group who staged “Second Confession” in the Citeaux Hall last weekend, a brilliant performance and well done to all involved.

Danny Bergin Memorial Cup

Our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to the Bergin Family (Cloonagh) for donating special engraved medals to all who participated in the inaugural Danny Bergin Memorial Cup on St Stephen’s Day last in St Bernard’s Park, Ballyskenach. This is a tremendous gesture from the family of Danny RIP to mark his enormous contribution to Gaelic Games in the area.

COOLDERRY

Lotto Results

Numbers drawn on February 19th were 3, 4, 10, 25. There was no jackpot winner. Three match three winners win €50 each; Joan Carroll, Gloster, Jim Murray, Glenacurragh, Maureen Hanley, Coolderry.

Promoter’s prizes were won by Maureen Hanley and Niamh Miller. Jackpot next week is €2,300.

Membership 2024

Membership for 2024 is now due and can be paid on-line at clubforce.com, or to club registrar Declan Parlon. Gym membership can now be included with membership.

Want To Get Fit!

As part of GAA Healthy Club Activities, Coolderry GAA are running a Walking Challenge every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm around the walkway.

Coolderry Drama Group

The Drama Group’s production of “Cupid Wore Skirts” takes place in Coolderry Hall from February 22nd to 24th.

Sympathy

Deepest sympathy to the O’Neill family on the death of Peg, formerly of Gloster.

KINNITTY

Lotto

This week's lotto draw was held in The Slieve Bloom Bar for a lotto jackpot worth €4,800. The numbers drawn were 5, 7, 30 and 32. There was no jackpot winner or no match three winners. There was a special draw and the following were the winners; Mary Bergin (bought online), John Guinan, Alan Sheppard, Teresa Cleary, Majella Bergin. The promoters prize was won by Eva Mortimer. Thank you for your continued support. Our next draw will take place in Giltraps Pub on Monday February 26th for a jackpot worth €5,000.

Sympathy

Kinnitty GAA wish to express sincere sympathy to the Dempsey family on the passing of John Dempsey, Killarney Co Kerry, Roundwood Co Wicklow and formerly Clonmel Co Tipperary. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Walking Track And Gym

Reminder that Gym use is strictly for people who have paid their Gym membership and fobs should not be given out to people who are not members. The fee is €250 per annum. Please contact our secretary or Treasurer or any committee member of Kinnitty GAA for details. Use of the walking track is also subject to a payment. This is for maintenance, insurance and the lights.

ST RYNAGH'S HURLING

Club Lotto

There was no winner of this week's lotto jackpot of €16,000. The winning numbers were 4, 9, 13, 25. Our next draw will be on Monday February 26th, when the jackpot will be €16,200. Thank you for your continued support. Tickets on sale as usual and can now be purchased online on our Club Website and Facebook Page.

St Rynagh's GAA National Club Draw

St Rynagh's GAA National Club Draw Tickets are now on sale. All prizes are sponsored by GAA which allows our club to retain all of the €10 ticket charge. Lots of top prizes including the first prize of a new Dacia Sandero car. Tickets can be purchased online using the link on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages and also from any of our committee members. Your support for this initiative would be greatly appreciated.

2024 Club Membership

Membership to St Rynagh's Hurling Club for 2024 is now open online.

You can join or renew your membership through our website and on all our social media platforms. We ask that you register as soon as possible so as to reduce the significant burden of managing this process on club registrar and committee, as we look forward to successful season.

Online Bingo – Wednesday Nights

Online bingo nights every Wednesday, 9 games.

Physical books can be purchased from Feeney’s Banagher and Spar Cloghan from Friday to Tuesday each week. Single books €10, double books €16. €5,000 guaranteed prize money. Books available to purchase using links on all our social media platforms or at https://linktr.ee/strynaghshurling .

O’Neills Online Store

St Rynagh's Hurling Club has partnered with O’Neills who have provided a dedicated area on their website selling official St Rynagh's jerseys, training tops, training pants, shorts, socks, sweatshirts, polos and hoodies. All items can be ordered online on their site or using the link on all St Rynagh's social media platforms.

Oiche Gaeilge

Our Irish nights continue to take place every Thursday night at Corrigan’s Corner House, all welcome.

St Rynagh's Website, Twitter, Instagram And Facebook

Keep up to date with all our news, events and photos on our Club Facebook page www.facebook.com/strynaghshurlingclub on our Club Website strynaghs.gaa.ie/ and please follow us on Twitter twitter.com/strynaghs . Find us on Instagram www.instagram.com/strynaghs .

SHINRONE

Lotto

Numbers drawn on Monday were 5, 15, 30, 36. There was no jackpot winner. One winner of €130, The Bartlett Family. Promoters prize P. Brereton. Next week's jackpot €2,250. Thank you for your continued support. Next draw on Monday February 26th.

Online Lotto

Thanks to everyone who has played our online lotto and to all those who play by buying tickets manually. For all who wish to play online please click on the link provided by Clubforce

https://bit.ly/37w2Wkc. We thank everyone who continues to support our club.

Community Notes

Barn Dance in Shinrone takes place on February 24th in Shinrone Community Centre at 7.30pm. Due to huge demand this is all ticket event. You can get yours from Eventbrite. Click the link https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/barn -dance-in-shinrone-tickets- 781054132937?aff=oddtdtcreator. Doors open 7.30pm.

Club Notes

Membership is now due and this can be done on www.foireann.ie .

Sympathy

Shinrone GAA wish to extend its deepest sympathies to the O'Brien Family Roscrea, on the death of Tom. To the Ryan Family, Roscrea, on the death of Tom. To the Loughnane Roscrea and Murphy Family Mountheaton on the death of Michael Loughnane. To the Wright Family Roscrea on the death of Elizabeth. May their souls rest in peace.