Magheracloone G.A.A.

 Lotto. On Monday December 10th the numbers drawn were 14, 17, 23 and 26. The Jackpot of 7000 euro was not won and will be worth 7,100 euro for the next draw on December 17^th. The Lucky Dip winners on Monday were Rosemary Lynch, Clontrain, Michael J. Gilsenan, Tonnanave, Harry McGuigan, Magheracloone and Geraldine Martin, Mullantlavan.

The winners in the special Christmas Draw were Paddy Rankin, Rockchapel, Margaret O’Reilly, Kingscourt, Audrey Gaughan, Shercock and E. And M. Lambe , Kingscourt.

Juvenile County Award. Congratulations to Gene McMahon and his juvenile committee members and mentors for scooping the award as Juvenile Club of the Year at last week’s County Convention. This award is just recognition for the work done by this dedicated group of club members in 2012 and marks a very successful year for the juvenile players in Magheracloone. The award will be presented to the club at the County Board Dinner in January and will provide a fitting finale to the juvenile year.

Gala Dinner Dance.   The Gala Dinner Dance to celebrate the victories of both the senior ladies’ and men’s teams in 2012 will be held in Cabra Castle Hotel on Friday 1^st February. Proceedings will begin with a five course meal, served at 8.00 sharp, and the presentation of medals to members of both teams will follow.

An auction of sporting and other items will be held and the funds raised will help with the pitch development that is planned for 2013. A number of very attractive items for auction have already been secured.

Music will be provided by The Great Pretenders. Tickets are now on sale from the Ladies’ Club and from the Men’s Executive.

An open sale of tickets will take place in the meeting room over the handball alley on Friday 14^th December at eight o’clock.  Tickets are strictly limited in number. A pair of tickets would make an ideal present for family members at this time of the year!!!!!!

A.G.M. The A.G.M. was held in the Community Centre on Friday evening last. The chairman, Bernard Freeman, ensured that the meeting ran smoothly and proceedings were wrapped in less than an hour and a half. The various reports were accepted by the membership present. The Development Committee reported on the negotiations with Gypsum Industries and outlined the plans for 2013 and beyond.

Job-Bridge Scheme.  Once again the Monaghan County Board have a number of vacancies under the above scheme. The positions include football and hurling blitz co-ordinators as well as coaching positions. The duration of the contract can be up to nine months. If any club members are interested in one of these positions then they should contact the club secretary, Martin Farrelly, for further information.

Congratulations.  All in the Men’s Club are delighted to congratulate Niamh Kindlon on winning the award for Ulster Player of the Year 2012. Congratulations also to Christina Reilly on claiming an All Star award in 2012.

Monaghan G.A.A Yearbook.  The official Yearbook will be on sale from this Friday and contains reports and pictures of the various activities involving Magheracloone teams during 2012. Also included are contributions from some of the school children in the parish along with a senior, intermediate and junior team of the year. This book will make an interesting read over the holiday period!!!!!