St Pat’s GAA News

St PatsLotto

There was no winner of our Club lotto draw on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 06, 13, 25 & 28. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Christy Murphy Derrymore West, Chrissie c/o PJ Higgins, F&F c/o Betty’s, David Savage Curraheen & Eimear Moriarty Curraheen.

Next week’s Lotto will have a jackpot of €3,700 and the draw will take place this Sunday night January 4th at 10pm in Keane’s Bar. Lotto tickets available from the usual outlets or any club officer.

Jimmy Duffy Memorial Cycle 2014

Calling all cyclists! Dust down the bikes as the Jimmy Duffy Memorial Cycle takes place Saturday, January 10th at11:00am 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 Quane’s Bar, Blennerville. Enquiries to Maurice Hanafin  (087) 2998206 and George Poff  (087) 6814799.Unfortunately due to the provision of Insurance and Ambulance a fee of €5 per person to a maximum of €15 per family will be charged on the day. Registration will commence from 9:30.

See you there. This is a fun cycle led by a pace car. The celebrations will continue on Saturday night with an anniversary Mass in Curraheen at8pm, a music session in Quane’s Bar, where hot food & refreshments will be served. Keep the date free & come out to celebrate the memory of Jimmy Duffy. All are welcome.

Administration/I.T. Role

The club are looking for people to help out in administration, communications and coaching so if you are willing to commit to 1-2 hours per week, we would love to have you on board. Contact Club Secretary Terry Boyle on 086-2361687 or email secretary.Stpatricksblennerville.kerry@gaa.ie

Strictly Come Dancing

A limited number of DVD’s are available to buy at €10. Contact Jimmy Mulligan on 087-6987700 to book one.

Derryquay National School Coin Collection:

So many of us have coins lying around the house. How about putting them to good use. The children of Derryquay School will accept your coin of any denomination. The monies collected will be divided between the Irish Cancer Society and Derryquay School fund. The Irish Cancer Society is the charity chosen by the children themselves. Coins may be dropped at the school during school hours. Alternatively you may contact any member of the school community to collect it from you.

Seasons Greetings:

On behalf of all the members of the Senior & Juvenile Committee, we would like to wish all our members, from near and far, a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year.

Juvenile Gear:

A limited amount of juvenile gear is for sale at present. The ideal Christmas present. For further details, please contact Therese Greaney on 087-6988052.

Weekly Notes:

Mike Greaney is the new St Pats PRO for 2015. If you would like to submit something for the weekly notes, please email Mike at pro.stpatricksblennerville.kerry@gaa.ie by 6pm on Sunday evening to have it included in the following week’s notes.

Congratulations:

To Norma Breen and Aidan Daly who got engaged recently, to John Bowler who won the overall prize of €600 in the Currow GAA Last Man Standing and to Myra Costelloe and John Keane who also got engaged recently.

Sympathy:

The club would like to extend its sympathy to the family and friends of Maura Byrne Derrymore, Sarah Daly, Tonevane, Seamus O Mahony, Monavalley & John Browne, Listellick. May They Rest In Peace