Lotto:

Our Lotto Jackpot Draw for €13,800 took place in Griffin’s Bar, Castlemaine  – on Friday last.

The drawn numbers were 6,27, and 30 with the bonus ball number 13.

There was no outright winner but we had six lucky consolation prize winners.

€50 each to Betty McCarthy, The Dawn  and Jim Burke, Rathpooke.

€25 each to Sandra Daly, Killarney, Alan Hickey, Milltown,Brendan Dennehy, Castlemaine and Séan O’Sullivan, Firies .

Jackpot is now €14,000.

Intermediate Championship:

Come along to the Paddy Burke Memorial Park on Easter Sunday @ 2.30 pm to support our seniors in their first game of the Intermediate Championship versus Laune Rangers. Please note that children under 16 are free- adult entry is €5. Club membership only covers free entry to home County League games.

We will have 15 Easter Eggs to raffle amongst all the children who attend in club gear. So let’s all make an effort to come along and show some much needed support. You just might win a delicious Easter Egg along the way!!

Munster Champions:

Congratulations to the boys and girls of Presentation Secondary School Milltown who won their respective Munster Final games this week.

The girls defeated St. Anne’s, Tipperary with local girl Clódagh Evans receiving the Player of the Match Award. Other Milltown Listry club players on the panel were: Michelle O’Dowd,  Ciara Murphy, Ella Teahan,  Kate Hickey, Mairead Lehane, Caoimhe Evans, Tallula Belle Courtney, Ciara Tangney, Niamh Broderick, Louise O’Dowd, Ciara O’Mahony and  Meadhbh Rochford. Super achievement girls. Well done to your club and school mentors.

The boys defeated Kenmare in the Under 16 1/2 competition in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney on Friday. Club players on the panel were Patrick O’Connor, John Dennehy, Martin Foley, Killian Kerins, David Leane , Dylan O’ Neill and Seán Hogan. There is fantastic work being done with all these players both at school and club level. Comhgairdeas to all.

Under 14’s:

Our u-14 team made the trip to St. Senans near Listowel this week and came away with a victory- picking up their 2nd win of the campaign on a score line of 5-15 to 3-5.

Miltown/Castlemaine started strongly and inside the first 10 minutes lead 2-4 to 2 points. Goals were coming fast for the boys and by the 20th minute, they had racked up the max 5 goals scored by Anthony Kelliher, Cillian Burke, Cian O’ Connor and two from Anthony Barrett . They led 5-7 to 2-4 at the break. Miltown/Castlemaine continued to dominate the 2nd half and added a further 10 points with some great scores taken.

Up next is Ballyduff away next Wednesday at 7.00. All support would be greatly appreciated.

Panel:Cathal Daly, Ben Downes, Shane O’Connor, Liam Roche, Jack Teahan, Patrick o Sullivan, Brendan Casey, Anthony Kelliher,Cillian Burke,Daire McCarthy , Conor Spillane, Dara Barton ,Declan O Connor,Anthony Barrett, Cian O’ Connor,John Hogan, Dara Hogan, Garreth O’ Dowd , Liam Nidigger , Edward O’ Sullivan , Eoghan Daly, Charlie McGillicuddy and Oisin Spring. Well done to all.

Under 6/8/10 girls football:

It is anticipated that football training will commence on Thursday April 27th – 6.15 to 7.15.

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Milltown Castlemaine v St Mary’s Cahirciveen

They say goals win games and this was the case today. Milltown Castlemaine had the perfect start with David Roche finishing calmly to the net with almost the first play of the game. Despite this setback St Mary’s, with a strong wind at their back made their way back into the game with the next 5 points.

St Mary’s Sean Curnane was extremely accurate from frees. Milltown Castlemaine were struggling for scores but with 5 minutes left in the half, Jerome Flynn jigged into the box and raised a second M/C green flag. The teams traded points with Sean Curnane pointing for St. Mary’s and Gavin Horan pointing for M/C -to leave the short whistle score M/C 2.01, St Mary’s 0.06

A good start is half the battle and M/C struck straight from the throw in with the evergreen Mike Burke punching to the back of the net. The game became very open but M/C’s stout defence and not leaving the South Kerry men in on goal, the game became a point for point game. M/C added some fine scores from David Roche, Derek Twiss, Jonathon O’Sulllivan, Cathal Moriarty, Shane Murphy and a spectacular long distance point from Seamus Dowd.

Sean Curnane was equally accurate for St Mary’s -with a fantastic pointed free from outside the 45 into the strong breeze being the highlight. Referee Paul Hayes contributed to a fine game -with an excellent performance and when he whistled for full time, Milltown Castlemaine gained the two points on a score of Milltown Castlemaine 3.07, St Mary’s Cahirciveen 0.11.

Minors:

The next outing for our minors v Glenbeigh Glencar Cromane is on Wednesday 12th of April at 5pm in Milltown Castlemaine GAA Grounds.

National League:

Congratulations to the Kerry senior panel and management on a terrific win in Croke Park yesterday.

Enjoy the well deserved celebrations and best of luck in the Championship !

Mid Kerry under 21 Semi Final:

Congratulations to our Under 21 team who defeated Glenbeigh Glencar Cromane in the semi- final on Saturday morning last. They will play Beaufort in the final.

Lotto:

We had our first match 3 winner on Friday night last. Congratulations to Patie Sugrue- Lissivane East. Enjoy your winnings Patie.

Drawn numbers were 3, 12, and 15 with 24 being the bonus number.

Our next Lotto draw is on Friday February 10th in O’ Shea’s Bar, Milltown.

Lotto Jackpot is now €13,400. A match 3 will give you a win or share in €300.

There are also 6 wonderful consolation prizes. Head out now and buy your lucky lotto ticket.

The money raised from our lotto fundraiser has recently been used to purchase new training materials and footballs for all our under age teams -who are now well established in their indoor training.

Thank you to each and every person who continues to support our Lotto.

Club registration is now due.

Under 6’s are free.

Juvenile/student and OAP are €30.

An adult is €50, couples are €80 and family membership is €100.

As you will agree, these are fantastic rates- for the juvenile/student/OAP – it works out at 58 cent per week, while a family membership (up to 2 adults and 4 children) works out at just under €2 per week.

And don’t forget that membership entitles you to free entry to all our home Co. League games – worth €30(on production of your membership card) as well as entry to the Munster Final ticket draw and that all important All Ireland ticket draw in September!

Membership also entitles all those aged 18 and over to vote at the AGM.

Certainly great value for money!

Please note that all officers, mentors and trainers must be registered.

All officers, players and mentors need to be registered for insurance purposes with Croke Park. Our registrar John Murphy will be delighted to facilitate anybody who wishes to join our club. Membership must be paid before March 31st 2017. (Registrations after this date will not be issued with a registration card-something that is necessary to gain your free entry to home county league games)

Under 6 Boys:

Indoor fun football continues on Saturday mornings-11.30 to 12.30 in The Nagle Rice Community Centre.

Please bring€2 to cover the cost of the hall. If your child has not already registered with the club, they may do so on Saturday morning.

Fun Football:

Fun Football continues on Sundays in the Nagle Rice Community Hall, Milltown. Under 8’s at 5, under 10’s at 6 and under 14‘s at 7.

Under 16’s and minors are on Tuesdays at 7. Please remember your €2 to cover hall rental and don’t forget your gum shield. Any questions -please contact Garry on 087943746.

Under 10’s/Under 12’s:

Our Under 10’s and Under 12’s had a fantastic day out at the Kerry v Monaghan game in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney, on Sunday last.
Special thanks to the mentors who organised the day out and to the parents that travelled with us -thus ensuring adequate supervision.
Last but not least, míle buíochas to our bus driver, Dominic, who brought everybody home safely.

Email addresses:

We are in the process of updating our contact details, which includes e mail addresses. If you have new contact details, you can private message me (Deirdre O’ Sullivan) on my Facebook Page with new details. Some emails are coming back with an un-delivered status.

REVISED DRESSING ROOM/ SIDE LINE GUIDE LINES:
Please note that under age players are NOT permitted inside the dressing rooms prior to or after a SENIOR game or inside the surrounding fence wire when a senior game is ongoing.

This is to protect all parties involved. We ask parents and guardians to continually remind their children of this rule which will be strictly enforced. We appreciate your on- going support and cooperation.

Appropriate Football Gear:

Can all underage team managers, trainers/coaches please ensure that all players representing Milltown /Castlemaine are dressed in club colours (Green and White socks and togs.)   This is to avoid any inconvenience prior to games.

We would also ask parents/guardians of players to inform their children of this County Board Rule.