Athbhliain faoi mhaise dhaoibh go léir and every good wish for 2016!

The year has certainly got off to a lovely start with Shauna (Finnegan) and Mark announcing their engagement – congratulations and every good wish to you both! Congratulations is long overdue to Aideen Greene and Aisling Greenan who were elected County Children’s Officer and delegate to Ulster Council at the Monaghan Board Convention in November. With our Club AGM soon to be held, the girls are setting the standard for all other senior members!

Our Annual Christmas Draw was a huge success – thanks in no small part to the generosity of so many sponsors, the generosity of those who sold and bought lines and the hard work of a small number of our senior members – especially Aisling, Aideen and Nicola – who went selling door-to-door in very inclement weather. The social night in the Club rooms on Dec 18 was hugely enjoyable and well attended. Thanks to all who contributed to its success.

Prizewinners were as follows:

1. €200 Cash: Teresa Mullaney, Shanmullagh,Clontibret

2. Christmas Hamper: Johnathan McCarron-Walsh, Carrickaderry

3. Half-day pampering in the Farnham Hotel Cavan: Patricia Brennan c/o Scoil Mhuire

4. Hamper from Linwoods, Middletown: Lorna Smyth c/o Louise Kelly

5. Voucher for Chic Hair and Beauty: Emily Madden, Aughnameal

6. Dunnes Stores Hamper: Gerard Greene c/o Aideen Greene

7. Meal voucher for Westenra Arms Hotel: Nessa McGlone, Creeve

8. Voucher for Charlie’s Meats: Irene Kieran

9. Christmas Cake: Dympna Largey, Cullyhanna

10. Bottle of Whisky: Katie Leonard, Coolatra

11. Hamper: Jamie O Neill c/o Lisa McEneaney

12. Tin of Sweets: Peadar Murphy c/o Shauna Finnegan

13. Candle holder: Lexi Hughes c/o Kirsty Morgan-O Reilly

14. Christmas Pudding: Patricia Collins c/o Lisa McEneaney

15. Bottle of Wine: Gerard McKitterick c/o Catherine Greenan

16. Box of Celebrations: Pat McCaghey, Lisaginney

17. Box of Milk Tray: Eoin Clerkin c/o Scoil Mhuire

18. Box of Chocolates: Louise McNally-Curran, Gallagh

19. Bedside Clock: Kevin Tibby, Annalitten

20. Candle holder: Barry Downey c/o Shauna McKeever

The presentation of the Armagh League Cup, Division 1, to senior captain Nicola Morgan took place and Nicola called on each of her team mates to come forward to receive their medal from Macartan Kieran, Club Chairman.

Senior Player of the Year 2015 was presented to Sinead Mohan for her consistent contributions throughout the year, especially in the Armagh League, where she notched up scores in almost every match. Well done Sinead!

And so to 2016 where already the wheels are in motion! On Monday, Jan 11 the first County

Board meeting of 2016 takes place in the Glencarn Hotel at 8.00pm. On Sat Jan 16 Chloe

McGuigan and Ríoghnach Duffy are in action at the first of the Ulster Elite Squad training camps, in the GAA Centre, Garvaghy, Tyrone. Ulster Convention takes place on Sunday Jan 17 in Armagh.

February sees our county minor team return to competitive action when they travel to Wicklow for their first game of the Minor League, so county training will be getting underway very shortly! And somewhere in between our Club AGM must take place!!

So, may I conclude by wishing you all a healthy, active and happy 2016 and look forward to your continued support for the club in the coming year!