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Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown
The most recent fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, January 22nd at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 9, 10, 25 and the bonus ball was 11.
Lucky Dip Winners were as follows:
€50: Mary B Lenihan, Castlemaine
€50: John Hegarty, Castlemaine
€25: Pa Daly T.D
€25: Breeda Pierce, Ballyfinnane
€25: Elorena Lesha, Beaufort
€25: Susan Sheehan, Castlemaine
Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 5th at 19:30pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €13,000.
Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.
Kerry Representation: McGrath Cup Final – Cillian Burke
Well done to Milltown/Castlemaine’s Cillian Burke who started wing-forward for the Kerry Senior Football Team last weekend as they travelled to Pairc Ui Rinn to take on Cork in the McGrath Cup Final.
This was Cillian’s second start this season for Jack O’Connor’s men and he chipped in with a well taken fisted point in the opening half. Whilst the Kerry side lost out on penalties in the end following the full time scores being level at 1-14 apiece, eyes will quickly turn to the more important fixture this coming weekend as the Allianz National Football League Division 1 season gets underway when Kerry host Derry at Austin Stack Park on Saturday, January 27th at 5:30pm. We wish Cillian along with the team and management the very best of luck.
Tickets priced at €20 for the match are available to purchase online at the following link:
https://www.ticketmaster.ie/allianz-football-league-roinn-1-kerry-tralee-27-01-2024/event/1800602AA2A71A3C
Alternatively, tickets can be purchased in most Supervalu stores across the county in advance of the weekend. Please note there will be no tickets for sale at the gate on the night.
Celebration Dinner and Medal Presentation Night
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA club had a very successful year in 2023. To mark this, we are having a celebration night in the Ballygarry Estate, Hotel and Spa, Tralee on the 10th February 2024 at 7:00pm.
This will be a night to acknowledge our Intermediate Club Champions, Mid Kerry Minor Champions and McElligott Shield Winners from last season. The night will consist of a sit-down 3 course meal plus tea/coffee followed by medal presentations, a band and DJ.
Tickets are priced at €50 for adults and €40 for minor players. Anyone interested in attending, please contact Club Secretary Susan on 087-9426553 or Club Treasurer Ann on 087-9801450 to order your tickets.
Alternatively tickets can be purchased online at the following link:
https://milltowncastlestore.sumupstore.com/product/celebration-dinner-and-medal-presentation?fbclid=IwAR3hiQMa6KSIfCr19KIfOSt5ErBRyLEwnvZikAV2Ks8Qi6DlstTgBGZMxe4
Please note that all tickets must be ordered by Sunday, 4th February and the 2023 minor panel must be accompanied by a parent/guardian on the night 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
Community Walkway: Temporary Storm Closure
Please be advised that the Community Walkway around the perimeter of the club grounds at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown is CLOSED today and has been over recent days due to Storm Isha and today’s Storm Jocelyn. All members are asked to avoid use of the facility until the weather warning lapses on Wednesday for health and safety reasons. Thank you.
Coaches Wanted for 2024 Season:
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA are continuously looking for help within our club and at this time of year we would like to invite more coaches to come on board for the 2024 season. Parents’ involvement in their child’s sport increases the likelihood that they play sport and enjoy involvement for life.
Don’t just drop and go, be a part of their journey. You may be able to help coach, hand out bibs or organise a social outing for the team. You may be able to keep track of any information that the coach needs.
If you are interested in any voluntary role within the club just send us a message on our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram or Twitter/X) or text Coaching Officer Ian Twiss on 0872521053 #playyourpart #aclubforall #leadbyexample.
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Annual General Meeting: Notice
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA wishes to advise all club members that our Annual General Meeting (A.G.M) will be held on Friday, 2nd February 2024 at 7:00pm in the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown (Clubhouse).
Milltown/Castlemaine Ladies Gaelic Football Association Annual General Meeting:
We wish to invite all members to our inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) for our Ladies Club on Wednesday, 24th January (tomorrow) at 7.30pm upstairs in Milltown/Castlemaine Clubrooms. All are welcome to attend.
Expressions of Interest: LGFA Senior Players
With the huge success of our U12 Girls competing in LGFA action for the first time in our clubs history in 2023, and with this continuation into U14 for the coming season, we have had many enquiries regarding fielding a competitive adult team to participate at junior level. With this we are delighted to announce we are taking an expression of interest for the upcoming season. If this is something that would interest you, improving fitness & skills, aged over 16 want to be part of one of the most progressive clubs in Kerry, please contact Shauna on 087 1227234 or private message the club’s social media pages for more information!
Milltown Bowling Club:
New Year, New hobby.
Want to try something new and fun then come along to Milltown Nagle Rice community centre and have a go at short mat bowls.
All you need is just a pair of comfortable shoes for two hours of gently rolling bowls along a 1.8 meter wide x 12 meter long mat.
A timber block is placed midway along the mat and the aim of the game is to roll a bowl along the mat, avoiding the block and touching a yellow ball called the “Jack” at the opposite end.
A wooden fender is placed at both ends to keep the bowls from rolling off the mat end.
Nearest bowl to the Jack after 9 ends scores, the more of your bowls closer than your opponent the more you score.
All training and guidance will be provided along with the use of club bowls to get you started.
Once you get going then we have league and cup competitions, friendly individual and group matches along with the opportunity to play other clubs within Kerry.
Sounds simple!!!
Well the only way to find out is to come along and have a go.
First night is free and it’s only a fiver then per night for two hours of fun and learning to play one of the fastest growing indoor sports for all age groups in Ireland.
Milltown bowls club looks forward to seeing you on Tuesday and Friday nights at 8pm.
Milltown Tidy Towns: Volunteers Needed
Join Milltown Tidy Towns – We need your help. Meeting every Thursday at 6.30pm at The Old Milltown Community Hall. This is an opportunity for local businesses, families and anyone with an interest in creating “a sense of place” in Milltown. All welcome, no experience required. Please call Therese on 089-4767279 for further information or log onto Milltown Tidy Towns Facebook page.
Milltown Castlemaine GAA Clothes Recycling Collection:
Our clothing recycling collection is still happening so we urge you to clean out your wardrobes of all unwanted clothes, sheets, blankets, towels, curtains, shoes etc and drop them to the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown.
This is a wonderful way of doing your bit for the environment and raising much needed funds for our club at the same time.
Club Merchandise:
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA club gear and merchandise is now available to buy online from both the Club Shop.
The Club Shop contains details of the large amount of branded Milltown-Castlemaine & Kerry stock we have available within the club, for immediate delivery, please use the link to check stock levels and sizes.
https://milltowncastlestore.sumupstore.com/
Items for the Club Notes
If you have any items for inclusion in the weekly notes, then please contact the club’s PRO Dara O’Connor on 086 268 8674 before 20:00 on Sundays.
Team Updates
Our underage club teams will be resuming shortly for the 2024 season. Watch this space over the coming weeks for more details!
For anyone New to the Area, who would like to get involved with the club, please contact Ian Twiss on 087 252 1053.
Team Enquiries
If you want to join your local club, one of the fastest growing clubs in the county, please contact one of our members below:
For GAA-4-All 4 players; contact Gillian Twiss on 0877678108
For MC Mini players (U6); contact Colin McKenna on 087 068 7653.
For U7 to U11 players; contact Liam Doherty on 086 041 3593
For U-13 & Older players; contact Ian Twiss on 087 252 1053
For anyone New to the Area, who would like to get involved with the club, please contact Ian Twiss on 087 252 1053
General Enquiries
For any other queries, please send an email to our Secretary or Chairperson at the following addresses:
secretary.milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa.ie
or
chairperson.milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa.ie
For emergencies, please call 087 409 3530 (Club Mobile Phone).
