Sympathy – Sadly on Friday 23rd February Drumhowan lost another former player, Joey Mooney who died following an accident in Australia. Joey had been in Australia for the past 13 years but always kept in contact with home. Before leaving for Australia Joey played at underage level for the club. In 2000 he was part of the U16 team that captured the Curley Cup for the 2nd time. He was a half back on the Minor Team that reached a Division 2 Final in 2002 . That year he was also part of the Reserve squad that captured the Double of the Crawley and Mc Keown Cups. At this stage we as a club would like to offer our sympathy to his parents Florence and Michael, sister Melinda, brothers Adrian and Michéal , girlfriend Emma, other relatives and friends. If you so wish you can contribute to the Fund set up by Melinda to Thank the The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust for it’s help in bringing Joey home. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/melinda-hickey
OsKaRs – preparations for April 7th continue at great pace. All the actors have found out the movies they are in. More will be revealed as the weeks go on. Rehearsals continued last Monday night the 26th of February under the expert tutelage of Dave O’ Sullivan aka Deco from Fair City. Another public event is a table quiz being held by Jamie Hughes as part of his fundraising. This will take place in the Ballybay Inn on Friday 9th March. On Sunday 11th March Cillian Mc Aviney, Paul Finlay, Stephen Drury and Ashley White will host a 5k fun run from Ballybay Pearse Park. Declan Savage and Ciaran Duffy also plan to hold a fundraising draw of sporting memorabilia. Full details on all these events and others can be seen on the Drumhowan GAA Facebook Page. If any actor wants their fundraiser to be publicised please send an email to Noel at Pro.drumhowan.monaghan@gaa.ie or message the facebook page. If you want a facebook post shared make sure to make the post a public one. The club is still looking for sponsors so if interested please get in touch with either Chairman Martin Mc Elearney on 086 352 2646. or Vice Chairman Gerry Finnegan on 086 6997376 We are also now also looking for advertising for the OsKaRs Programme. Rates available for full, half and quarter pages. Please contact Philip at Treasurer.drumhowan.monaghan@gaa,ie or John at jreilly@glanbia.ie
Platinum Tanks RFL Division 2A – The reserves commence their campaign this Saturday 3rd March with a 4pm away game to near neighbours Blackhill. (This game was postponed due to the Arctic Weather)They will compete in Division 2A once again this year.
Eurotech Junior Football League – the Seniors get their league campaign underway on Saturday 10th March with a home game against Rockcorry. At present this is scheduled to throw in at 5pm. (this game will be postponed to a later date) This year there are 12 Junior Teams with Scotstown, Corduff and Truagh also entering teams. This means each team will play each other once before splitting into a cup and shield with 6 teams in each.
U13-15 Training continues on Saturdays from 11 to 12.30 both indoors and on the pitch. Under 13 football is provisionally fixed to commence on Saturday 24th March and under 15s a week later. It is hoped to have a challenge game for both ages before that.
U11 – Indoor Blitz continues this Saturday in Ballybay Recreation Centre. All players there for 9.45 and over 11.45. Take water and gum shields (was postponed)
U6/7/9 – Training takes place in the Recreation Centre from 4-5pm each Saturday for the next number of weeks. There has been great turnouts so far so keep up the good work everyone. Take water and 1 euro to cover hall costs. Please download WhatsApp in order to get the messages to your phone.
U9 Blitz – will take place indoors in the Recreation Centre on Saturday 10th March at 10am. (was Postponed)
Player’s Membership – before the playing season commences at the beginning of March all adult players must player their Friends of Drumhowan Membership. This can be done in one amount or monthly by direct debit. Only paid up members are covered by the GAA Injury fund and as a result will not be considered for selection until it’s paid. Please contact Philip at Treasurer.drumhowan.monaghan@gaa.ie
