Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown
The most recent fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, August 19th at the club grounds.
Lucky Numbers: 10 – 19 – 23
Bonus Ball: 3
There was no jackpot winner on this occasion.
Congratulations to our match 3 winner (€200) : Alan O’Connor, Kenmare
Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, September 2nd 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.
Garveys Supervalu County Senior Football Championship Round 1: Bishop Moynihan Cup Draw
Milltown/Castlemaine will take on Spa Killarney in Round 1 of the 2024 Garveys County Senior Football Championship following the conclusion of the opening round draw on Monday evening. Date, time and venue to be confirmed.
Kerry South Development Squads: Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Represented
Two finals and two wins for the Kerry South U15s and U16s on Saturday with Milltown/Castlemaine GAA delighted to see representation on both teams. Charlie Griffin lined out for the Kerry South U16s in a good win over Longford and Cathal Moriarty was part of the management team whilst Jan Ziober and Donnacha Quirke were involved with the Kerry South U15s who had an extra time victory against Kildare and Stephen Roche was part of the management also. Great to see the club represented and all the lads doing us proud with The Kingdom!
Congratulations: Wedding Bells!
All involved in Milltown/Castlemaine GAA would like to offer our congratulations to Senior Men’s Player Eanna O’Connor and Senior Ladies Player Tina Galvin following their wedding last Saturday. We hope you had a wonderful occasion and that you both enjoy many years of health and happiness together!
U7 Boys:
Milltown/Castlemaine’s U7 Boys are training at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown on a weekly basis. Training takes place at the moment on Saturday morning’s at 9:30am. For more information please contact Colin McKenna on 087-0687653.
MC Minis:
Training commenced on Saturday 6th April in the Nagle Rice Community Centre at 9:30am and will continue weekly at the same time. This age group would be for boys born in 2019 and 2020 (Parent/Guardian required to be in attendance to assist) and for girls born in 2018, 2019 or 2020 (Parent/Guardian required to be in attendance to assist). For more information please contact Caitlyn Corkery on 087-2471416.
U8 Girls:
Training is on Saturday mornings at 9:15am at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown. This age group is for girls born in 2016 and 2017. For more information please contact Derry O’Sullivan on 087-7550401.
The team will be participating in an upcoming blitz against Austin Stacks, Laune Rangers and Kerins O’Rahillys on Saturday, August 24th at 11:00am.
U9 Boys:
Training is on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:15pm at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown. This age group is for boys born in 2015 and 2016. For more information please contact Garry Murphy on 087-9432746.
U10 Girls:
Training is on Monday evening’s at 6:00pm at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown. This age group is for girls born in 2014 and 2015. For more information please contact Tommy Cronin on 087-1227099.
U11 Boys: Training Continues/Jerry Foley Memorial Tournament Participation
Milltown/Castlemaine’s U11 Boys be training this week on Thursday, August 22nd (tomorrow) at 6:10pm at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown.
The U11s will also be partaking in the annual Jerry Foley Memorial Tournament hosted by Firies GAA on Saturday, August 24th in Farranfore. All support welcome.
U13 Boys: Central Region Round Round 5 Rescheduled Fixture/Rose Cup Shield Success
Training is on weekly for both the Green and White teams. For more information or if you are new to the area and would like to join please contact Haulie Clifford on 087-6932126.
Congratulations and well done to the Milltown/Castlemaine U13s squad and management who had a terrific success on Saturday at the Rose of Tralee Invitational Tournament. The lads emerged winners in the Shield Final. A well deserved achievement for a great group of players who have played some mighty football throughout the season so far ably assisted by a hardworking management team. Keep up the great work
Back on the Central Region front this week, Milltown/Castlemaine’s Green and White teams will face Kerins O’Rahillys at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown on Saturday, August 24th. The Green team will be in action at 6:00pm whilst the White team will play at 7:00pm. All support welcome as always.
All Welcome To Join In:
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.
Milltown Tidy Towns:
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 always available at the club grounds 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 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
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 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).