Happy Birthday Gerry- Gerry Finnegan celebrated his 60th birthday on Saturday last with a surprise party in Drumhowan Community Centre, the funny part is Gerry had played a part in organising the party for “Frank Connolly’s birthday”. We would like to thank everyone involved in the planning and organising of the party, especially Drumhowan Community Group and all those who were present on the night to join in the birthday celebrations. Happy Birthday Gerry, Cheers to 60 Years!
Minors & Under 16 – St Pats will compete in Division 1 of the leagues this season. Training will commence this weekend with Martin Duffy and Gavin Sheridan been the Drumhowan part of the management team. Training commences on this Sunday at 11am in Ballybay astro turf. Please bring football boots and runners.
Under 14 – This team will compete in Div. 4 of the leagues along with Aghabog ,Emerald Sarsfields, Killevan, Rockcorry and Tyholland.
Under 12 -This squad have been placed in Zone G of the Spring league along with Ballybay, Clontibret, Cremartin and Toome. Both the U-12 and U-14 squads should get the boots ready and get a bit of work done on their own as training will be commencing on Monday February 11th at 7pm.
Coaching Education Courses Foundation Courses: Fri 15th/ Sat 16th Feb Football only. Fri 8th & Sat 9th March Football & Hurling Course. Level 1 Courses: Level 1 Children’s Course: Fri 8th/Sat 9th/Sun 10th Feb . Level 1 Youth/Adult Course: Fri 22nd/Sat23rd/Sun 24th Feb. More details are available on the Monaghan GAA website and anyone interested in doing a course is asked to contact club coaching officer Donal Mc Adam. We are always looking for more help at underage level and would ask more parents to consider becoming involved and do the foundation level course in Mid-February. Coaching workshop on developing systems of play in Cloghan on Wednesday 6th Feb at 7.30pm.
Juvenile Registration and Presentation Night– has been put back and will now take place on Sunday evening February 17th. Rumour has it a very special guest will be in attendance that is currently residing in the hills of Donegal for the winter. Medals will be presented to winning under 12 and 14 squads from last year. Also our Ulster Scor Instrumental Music Winners will perform on the night.
Mouthguards: Following the GAA’s Annual Congress in April 2012 a new rule was enacted that made it mandatory to use a mouthguard in all Gaelic football matches and training sessions from January 1st 2013 (for all age grades up to and including minor) and at U21 and Adult level from January 1st 2014.
St. Macartan’s College Gala Ball
In 2013 St. Macartan’s College are celebrating 100 years of Gaelic Games in the college. To mark this milestone the college is inviting all past pupils to join them at a special Centenary Gala Ball on Saturday February 16th in the Hillgrove Hotel for a reunion of past pupils and teachers for what promises to be a night to be remembered. Within our club there are many past pupils and this is a unique opportunity for them to support their ‘alma mater’. All proceeds will go to the redevelopment of the ‘’bottom pitch’’. For details on how to book tickets or to assist in the organisation of a table for this unique event please contact the school office @ 047-81642
