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Lotto results: Lotto Tue 16th January 2024. Numbers drawn were 4, 7, 15, 16. No winner. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Johnny Maunsell, Denis Moriarty, Catherine Moynihan, Josephine O’Dea, Michelle Doody. Our next draw will be tomorrow night and the jackpot will be €1,050. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto
RIP: Our sincere sympathy to the family of Trevor Giles who passed away last week. Trevor was a great supporter of Na Gaeil over the years, especially our weekly lotto. May he rest in peace.
Club AGM: There was a large attendance at our annual AGM last Thursday in the clubhouse. The following officers were elected: President: Pat O’Connor; Vice President: Dónal Leahy; Chairperson: Conor Kavanagh; Vice Chairperson: Colm Ó Suilleabháin; Secretary: John Keating; Assistant Treasurer: Michael O’Connell; PRO: Helen Cooper; Assistant PRO: Tim Lynch Snr.; Scór Officer: Margaret Doody; Children’s Officer: Cliodhna Carmody; Language & Cultural Officer: Cáit Uí Chonchúir. We are always open to welcome new volunteers so if you feel you have a little free time to offer we’d be delighted to get you on board.
Return of underage training 2024: U5’s and U7’s will return indoors on Sunday January 28th at 10am in Tralee Sports Complex. Contact for the age groups are as follows: U5’s – Denis Sugrue 0872808719. U7’s – Shane Moriarty 086 8380434.
U9’s return indoors on Sunday January 28th at 9am in Tralee Sports Complex. Contact person for the u9s is Bryan O’Mahony 087 9585331. New members are always welcome and can contact the relevant team coach above.
Kerry (Ladies) National League: Kerry got their Lidl National League campaign underway last Saturday with a great win against All-Ireland champions Dublin in Parnell Park. Well done to the 4 Na Gaeil players involved namely Deirdre Kearney, Jadyn Lucey, Bríd O’Connor & Eilís O’Connor. Next Sunday Kerry will be at home to Waterford in Fitzgerald Stadium at 2pm.
Kerry (Men) National League: Good luck to the Kerry team who host Derry next Saturday night in Round 1 of the National League Division 1. Throw-in is at 5.30pm in Austin Stack Park.
School’s Hurling: Good luck to Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí u19 hurlers who will play Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh next Thursday in the final of the Liam Ó Cinnéide Cup, probably at a Limerick venue. There are multiple Na Gaeil players involved with GCC.
Cispheil: Congratulations to Liam Culloty, coach of the Brunell team who won the women’s basketball National Cup last night in Tallaght. It was the club’s first ever win in the competition.
Scór: We’re looking for teenagers – u/14 to u/17 – to represent the club in a Scór drama. It’s a very short piece, only 10 mins long, and you don’t need any previous experience to take part. Contact Margaret at 086 0855008 for further information.
Bingo: Na Gaeil Bingo tonight at 8pm sharp. Our Continued Special Offer on our Mini Accumulater Jackpot House is €310 in 51 calls. We also have a Raffle and Split the Bucket at half time. Bus available on (087)2817577. Over 18s only. Hope to see you all there for an excellent night out.
Volunteers: The club are looking for people to help out at bingo on Monday nights. If you can spare 2 hours every 5 or 6 weeks then Niamh (087-9863667) would be delighted to have you on board.
Tralee/St. Brendan’s Board Senior League: Na Gaeil are in Group B and their fixtures are as follows: 11/2/24: Churchill v Na Gaeil. 18/2/24 Na Gaeil v Austin Stacks. 25/2/24: Ballymac v Na Gaeil.
Tesco Blue Tokens: We are delighted to have been chosen as a beneficiary for Tesco’s Community Fund. If you, or anyone you know, is shopping in Tesco over the next 2-3 weeks please support Bord na n-Óg with blue tokens available at the tills on payment of groceries. Thanks.
Sponsorship Opportunity: If you have a business and would like to promote it with Na Gaeil we have various sponsorship packages available to suit all budgets. Enquiries to Donal (087-2577729) or Terry (086-8293261) or Colm (087-9080465) or Mike (086-2440158) or any member of the club Executive.
Club History: During the year Michael Golden spent many hours putting together a list of notable club results and other information about the club since its foundation in 1978. This can now be found on our website (www.nagaeil.ie). Click on “Club News” then “Weekly notes” and select ”Old results by Michael Golden”.
Kerry (Men) Munster Senior Championship 2024: Semi-final v Cork or Limerick on 20th April 2024.
Kerry (Men) Munster Minor Championship 2024: Quarter-final v Cork on 30th April 2024 at a Kerry venue.
Hire the Hall: The hall in the clubhouse is available for parties or other events. Please emailnagaeilclubhouse@gmail.com if you’d like to make a booking.
Na Gaeil cycle club: Cycle each Saturday at 9.30am from Na Gaeil club. Everyone is welcome to come for a nice friendly cycle.
Cards: The weekly 45 card game is held every Wednesday night starting at 9pm. Everyone is welcome.
Notes: If you’d like anything included in the club’s weekly notes please send it to me at pro.nagaeil.kerry@gaa.ie before 9am on Monday and I’ll do my best to include it.
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