*Club Lotto Sunday 07/01/2018*
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Monday night last. The numbers drawn were 03, 09, 14 & 26. The five €30 consolation prizes went to
– JJ Murphy Derrymore – Tommy Brosnan Lohercannon – Ann Jones Tonevane – Joan Devane Blennerville – Bertie Flynn c/o Mike Sugrue.
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €5,700 and the draw will take place on *Sunday night January 14th *in Skelper Quanes. Lotto tickets can be purchased online
– Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers, – O’Sheas Shop and Service Station, – Poff Motors, – Noyeks, – Byrnesworth, – Rock Inn, – Dwyer’s Bar, – Skelper Quanes, – Bettys Bar – Keane’s of Curraheen
*Juvenile Academy*
Training for our U6/U8 & U10 stars will commence on Sunday January 14th. After a few weeks in hibernation, our future heroes are enthusiastic about the new season and are raring for action. U6 & U8 at 10am & U10 at 11am. The venue is Cumann Iosaef Hall and everyone is welcome. This is an ideal opportunity for new members to join our fantastic club, meet new buddies and have great fun. Please bring your friends and make some new ones. As always, gum shields are essential.
*Club Officers*
Following our AGM which was held last December, the following officers were elected for 2018:
President – Christy Murphy
Chairperson – Jimmy Mulligan
Vice Chairperson – Marie Fitzgibbon
Secretary – Conor Culloo
Asssistant Secretary – Terry Boyle
Treasurer – Dan O’Sullivan
Assistant Treasurers – Jimmy Savage and Cathy Hogan
PRO – Dipo Dairo
Assistant PRO – Therese Greaney
County Board Delegate – Tadhg O’Halloran
Coaching Officer – Seamus Murphy
Healthy Club Officer – Brenda Doody
Child Protection Officer – Martina Dairo
Registrar – Sean Daly
Development Officer – Jimmy Moriarty
Field Booking Officer – Maurice Hanafin
Scor and Cultural Officer – Marie Fitzgibbon
St Brendan’s Board Delegate – TBC
Player’s Rep – Brendan Poff
Other Executive Members – Kathleen Poff and James Costello
*Rule Change*
As from January 1st, a rule change has been introduced to Gaelic Football: The ball shall travel not less than 13m and outside the 20m line before being played by another player on the defending team.
The penalty for breaching this rule is that the kickout will be cancelled and the ball thrown-in on the defending teams 20m line in front of the scoring space.
*Jimmy Duffy Memorial Cycle*
Calling all cyclists, dust down the bikes as the Jimmy Duffy Memorial Cycle takes place Saturday, January 13th at 11:00am from St. Pat’s GAA Club, Blennerville.
The cycle will travel to Castleisland town centre and home followed by deserved refreshments, tea and coffee in Quanes Bar Blennerville. Enquiries to Maurice Hanafin @ (087)2998206 and George Poff @ (087)6814799.
Unfortunately due to the provision of Insurance and Ambulance services, a fee of €5 per person to a maximum of €15 per family will be charged on the day. Last year over 70 cyclists didn’t register and left us struggling to pay expences. Registration will commence from 10:00am. See you there. This is a nonprofit fun cycle led by various pace cars.
The celebrations will continue on Saturday night with anniversary Mass in Curraheen at 8pm, a music session in Quanes Bar, where food & refreshments will be served. Keep the date free & come out to celebrate the memory of local man Jimmy Duffy. All are welcome.
*Ruby Anniversary*
Congratulations and Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary to great club people and our Juvenile sponsors, George and Kathleen Poff. Many more years ahead.
*Significant Birthdays*
Congratulations to St Pats’ best supporter and club stalwart, Martina Dairo and St Pats Ladies footballer, Deirdre Poff who both celebrated significant birthdays at the weekend.
*Jigsaw Kerry Youth Mental Health*
Jigsaw offers a youth-friendly, free and confidential mental health support service for young people aged 12-25, where qualified mental health professionals work alongside young people, and their families, to address mild to moderate mental health concerns. To contact us please phone 066 7186785 or email us on Kerry@jigsaw.ie
*Sympathy*
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Peter Finn Gorey and late of Stradbally Castlegregory, Maureen Deane Camp, David Moriarty The Kerries, Declan Casey nee Mangan Oakpark, Tommy Ryan Upperchurch, Tipperary and Brendan Breen, Cloonanorig, Tralee.
*Club Lotto Saturday 23/12/2017*
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Saturday 23/12/2017. The numbers drawn were 02, 19, 24 & 28. The five €30 consolation prizes went to
1. Mary Savage Curraheen 2. Fionn Fitzgerald Killarney 3. Phil Curran Blennerville 4. Carol O Shea Curraheen 5. D Berry Curragraigue.
*Club Lotto Monday 01/01/2018*
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Monday night last. The numbers drawn were 02, 19, 24 & 30. The five €30 consolation prizes went to
1. Samantha Spillane c/o Rock Inn 2. Deirdre Poff c/o Poff Motors 3. John Keane Curraheen 4. C O’Halloran c/o Mono 5. Pa Hurley Curraheen
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €5,600 and the draw will take place on *Sunday night January 7th *in Dwyers Bar. Lotto tickets can be purchased online
– Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers, – O’Sheas Shop and Service Station, – Poff Motors, – Noyeks, – Byrnesworth, – Rock Inn, – Dwyer’s Bar, – Skelper Quanes, – Bettys Bar – Keane’s of Curraheen.
*Juvenile Academy*
Training for our U6/U8 & U10 stars will commence on Sunday January 14th. After a few weeks in hibernation, our future heroes are enthusiastic about the new season and are raring for action. U6 & U8 at 10am & U10 at 11am. The venue is Cumann Iosaef Hall and everyone is welcome. This is an ideal opportunity for new members to join our fantastic club, meet new buddies and have great fun. Please bring your friends and make some new ones. As always, gum shields are essential.
*Seniors*
The club is delighted to announce that outgoing manager, Joe Costello has been reappointed as the senior team trainer/manager for the coming year at the club executive meeting held early December last. Joe will be ably assisted by Eoin Sayers who joins the backroom team as a selector. We wish Joe, Eoin and the squad the best of luck for 2018.
*Jimmy Duffy Memorial Cycle*
Calling all cyclists, dust down the bikes as the Jimmy Duffy Memorial Cycle takes place Saturday, January 13th at 11:00am from St. Pat’s GAA Club, Blennerville.
The cycle will travel to Castleisland town centre and home followed by deserved refreshments, tea and coffee in Quanes Bar Blennerville. Enquiries to Maurice Hanafin @ (087)2998206 <087%20299%208206> and George Poff @ (087)6814799 <087%20681%204799>.
Unfortunately due to the provision of Insurance and Ambulance services, a fee of €5 per person to a maximum of €15 per family will be charged on the day. Last year over 70 cyclists didn’t register and left us struggling to pay expences. Registration will commence from 10:00am. See you there. This is a nonprofit fun cycle led by various pace cars.
The celebrations will continue on Saturday night with anniversary Mass in Curraheen at 8pm, a music session in Quanes Bar, where food & refreshments will be served. Keep the date free & come out to celebrate the memory of local man Jimmy Duffy. All are welcome.
*Best Wishes 2018*
Newly elected club chairman, Jimmy Mulligan sends his best wishes to all members for 2018, especially to team managers and selectors as they prepare for a busy and hopefully successful season ahead.
*Retirements*
St Pats send good wishes to Local postman Tom O’Leary, Trish Enright of Bus Eireann and Garry Savage of Lee Strand who have recently retired from their respective employments after many years of loyal service.
*Astro Pitch*
Our all-weather astro pitch is available for hire at very competitive rates. It is flood-lit, so training or whatever use you may have for it can also be accomplished in the evenings now that the days are getting shorter. Contact James Costello on 0862908735 <086%20290%208735> for booking and more information.
*Ardfert Retreat Centre (066 7134276 <(066)%20713%204276>)*
The Pillars of an Active Spiritual Life: 2018 Course by Fr. Sean Sheehy, starts January 17th, continues Jan thru March, Every Wed. 7.00pm-9.00pm.
The Practice of Lectio Divina: Fr. Brendan Clifford OP, Thurs. Jan. 18th, 7.00pm-9.30pm.
Self Care Day : Offering wellness skills that can be readily incorporated into ones life to nourish our physical and emotional well being. Facilitated by Anna O’Donoghue & Betty Garnett , Sat. 20th Jan., 9.45am-4.00pm. Contact 0872498061 <087%20249%208061>.08724980618
*Sympathy*
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Eddie Lacey Caherslee, Helen McGee nee O Shea Brosna and late of Derrymore West, Paul Lucey Liosdara and Peter Finn Castlegregory.
