Rest in Peace Mickey – Drumhowan GAA are sad to hear of the death of Mickey Mc Elroy of Carga who passed away peacefully on Monday morning the 9 of December in Cavan Hospital. Mickey had been ill for a while but got to see Drumhowan win their 7th JFC in October on Clubber while in Cavan Hospital. At this time, we would like to offer our sympathy to Mickey’s family especially his wife Betty, daughters Sharon and Melissa, sons, James and Enda and his many relatives, friends & neighbours. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. For more details on Mickey and what he did around the club please go to
https://drumhowan.gaa.ie/mickey-mc-elroy-rip/
Bingo – Next bingo, the Christmas edition will take place this Friday 13 December at 8pm. As normal the jackpot of €1000 must be won on the night while a full house is €80 and a line €40. It will take place in the Community Centre A75 YV81 A free bus is available for those travelling from Culloville, Carrick or Blayney. Please check our social media if you want further information. A double book costs €20 and a single book €12. Please check the Drumhowan Facebook Page to be in with a chance of winning a free double book. Everybody is welcome – both young and old and there will be complimentary tea and coffee. There will also be a raffle on the night with the prizes as follows 1. €250 Cash Prize 2. €100 Monaghan Hire Voucher 3. €100 One4All Voucher 4. Hamper 5. Hamper. Tickets 3 for €5 can be purchased on the night or in advance via Drumhowan GAA PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DrumhowanGAA or Revolut on 0877914272 For further details please check Drumhowan Social Media on Facebook, Instagram and X
Club Merchandise – can still be bought in time for Christmas on the O’ Neills website at https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/drumhowan-gaa.html
St. Brigids Christmas Draw – St. Brigid’s Ladies Committee invite you to enter their 2024 BIG Christmas Prize Draw You could be in with a chance of winning a €500 home heating oil voucher or a €250 fuel bundle to keep you warm through the winter.Three generous hampers worth from €50 to €100 are also up for grabs.Tickets cost €20 and will be available to purchase through sponsored cards from players, coaches and club members. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased on Revolut by scanning the QR code available on their social media and sending €20 plus your name and contact number. Draw takes place on Friday 20th December.
Pitch Maintenance: After a long playing season both pitches are now closed for annual maintenance.
St. Brigid’s AGM – will take place in Drumhowan Community Centre next Monday 16 December at 8.30pm . Anyone with an interest in Ladies Football is welcome to attend.
Friends of Drumhowan Christmas Draw Winners – At the AGM this draw took place and the winners were 1. Finbar Brennan €100 2. Gerry and Lorraine Kennedy €200 3. Claire & John Reilly €300
Congratulations to 1. Senior Player Tom Doherty on winning a Fresher’s Division 1 League medal with UCD at the end of November 2. Youth Coach Aoife Mc Elroy on being presented with her Gold Gaisce Award by the president Michael D Higgins in Aras an Uachtaráin 3. Former Chairperson and Senior Manager Martin Mc Elearney on being elected Chairperson of the IFA National Dairy Commitee
Wedding Bells – Congratulations to Mark Mc Cabe and his new wife Shannon Swift, Ballybay who were married at Crover House last Saturday 7 December. We wish them many years of happiness.
Speedy Recovery to senior player Darren Duffy after his ankle operation last weekend. Everyone in the club looks forward to seeing back playing in 2025
