Owenmore Gaels GAA Club notes

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Minor Boys A Championship Result: Owenmore Gaels 3-15 Tubbercurry/Cloonacool 2-13.

A fine second half performance was enough to get the lads over the line. Progression to semi-final is now guaranteed with one game to spare. Please see our facebook page for match report.

 

The U-14 lads are into the B Championship final after overcoming a gallant Eastern Harps at Connolly Park on a scoreline of 5-13 to 5-6.. The game was close throughout with Harps coming back at us on numerous occasions but a late scoring burst seen us over the line. Well done boys!!

 

Ladies U18 B Championship Final: FT shamrockgaels 4-18 OwenmoreGaels 2-8
Hard luck to the minor girls who lost out in the Championship final this evening. Well done on making the final.

 

Well done to the U-12 lads who played in Markievicz last Saturday week and represented the club with distinction.The U-12 team won their match with a good performance to qualify for a playoff final against St. Johns this Wednesday again in Markievicz Park at 6pm.The U-11 development team played a close contest with Ballymote/Buninnadden and were just edged out by 2 point in a great display

 

For all upcoming underage and Senior Owenmore Gaels fixtures, visit www.owenmoregaels.ie/calender

Club News

Well done to our representatives at the U-12 Skills competition at Scarden who have qualified for the Connaught Finals. Dylan Walsh, Aaron Mullen, Darragh Callaghan and Patrick O'Connor. Super stuff lads and best of luck at connaughts

The club held an U8 girls blitz last Wednesday in Connolly Park with St.Nathys, St. Farnans, Geevagh. Thanks to Martin for helping with the pitch preparation, to Byron and Kelly for their time and expertise in refereeing.
A big thanks to the coaches who have worked with the kids throughout the year; Niall Dunican, John Egan, Jarlath Taheny and Brian Maloney. Our Bord na nOg of Clare and Janice who have put in alot of behind the scenes work for our underage structures.
And last but not least Jude, who not only came up with the idea of this blitz but followed through on it with drive and enthusiasm culminating in this evening's event.
Well done all, a very proud evening for the club.

Tickets are on sale NOW for our annual fundraiser draw. Prizes include TWO ALL IRELAND FOOTBALL FINAL TICKETS!! Tickets are €5 each or three for €10. Tickets can be bought of any club member. Draw takes place in Cullen’s Bar on Thursday 14th September at 10pm. See our facebook page for a full list of prizes and sponsors!

Check out our new underage kit now available to buy at Jako Sports. This will be the playing kit for our U-10 and U-8 teams. The T-shirt (a requirement for U-8 and 10's) is €15, with an option of shorts and socks for €22 total. Sizes catering right down to our nursery kids.

Our Saturday Morning Coaching is finishing up next weekend 3rd September. Thanks to all who took part and volunteered.

Online Registration – Register now at www.owenmoregaels.ie

The Club shop is now online. Club Merchandise includes jerseys, socks, shorts, club tops, trousers and jackets. Get yours now! Visit our Facebook page for details.

We are now in the end phase of Construction of the new stand. Anybody still willing to join the fundraising drive with €20 per month for one year please contact Niall 0877609420.

Owenmore Gaels are delighted to taking part in Whiteside’s Supervalu Ballisodare newest initiative for GAA Club's. When doing your shopping why not pop into Supervalu Ballisodare between today and the 17th of August. When you spend €20 or more you receive a voucher along with your receipt. Please place the voucher in the box marked OWENMORE GAELS. The target amount is 2,000 vouchers, if we reach that target we will receive 75 One Touch footballs for our U-8's+U-10's which will be a huge boost to the development of our underage players in the Club.

Club Lotto

The Lotto draw took place in The Owenmore Inn on Monday 21st August. The numbers drawn were 22, 24, 28 & 31.

There was no winner of the €7,200 Jackpot. Congrats to our ‘Lucky Dip’ winners Aiden Flynn, Richard Surlis, Alan Bonney & Online Winner Donna Taaffe. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets and continues to support the club. As there was no Jackpot Winner this week, the Jackpot rolls over to €7,300. The next draw will take place in Connolly’s Bar on Monday 4th September.