Inis Caoin Grattan’s Juvenile committee AGM. Is taking place on this coming Tuesday 26th January at 8.30pm in the Páirc Grattan complex. We would urge everyone interested in helping out with these young lads and particularly all their parents to attend and have an input into theirs and indeed the Grattan’s sporting future. Mól an Óige agus tiochfaidh siad. 1. Joey Byrne.

Honorary Presidents: Please see list of our ten Honorary Presidents for 2016 people who have given sterling service to the Grattan’s and who are sometimes forgot about in the general run of things: Joey Byrne: Patsy Mc Kenna: James Meegan.: Joe Carroll: Terry Lennon: John Boyle: Fr. Peter Mc Guinness: Fr. Martin Treanor: Fr. Billy Hughes: Brendan Courtney.

CPR Training: Is taking place this coming Monday night 25th January in the Social club at 7pm why not come along and give an hour or two to learn how to save someone’s life you never know when you’ll either have to use it or indeed need it. It’s not a very heavy load to carry. Give Thomas Ruddy 087-7657198 or Gerry Dooley 087-2342278 a call for attendance numbers.

Bereavements: Inis Caoin Grattan’s GAA would like to offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to former Grattan player and administrator and current Honorary President John Boyle on the death of his beloved wife Madge. The very large local turnout at Madge’s funeral was testament to the high regard that both Madge and John were held in by the people of Inniskeen and particularly by the membership of the Grattan’s. Ar dheis lamh Dé go raibh a anam dhilis.

The Patrician High School 5km: Takes place on Sunday 24th January at 11am and is a lovely flat route. Lots of fun on the day, open to all ages and levels of fitness. It does not matter how long it takes you to complete the distance, this is a day to come out and support the school. Cost: €20 per family and €10 per individual. Registration now open 9am to 3:30pm Monday – Friday in the school. All the family are welcome. €10 per individual and €20 per family. Lots of spot prizes on the day. Light refreshments will be served in the school afterwards. Further details from the school/school website and Facebook page.

Executive Committee Meeting: This Thursday night 21st January 2016 at 7.30pm in the Páirc Grattan complex

Lotto: There was no winner of our Pick Four Lotto jackpot of €2,000.00 last Monday night the Numbers Drawn were 6: 19:20:26 . The lucky dip winners were Mick Gormley 30 Cloughvalley Carrickmacross (Tommie McKenna): Kate McCully c/o Fiddlers (Robert Ashfield) Helen Largey Crossmaglen (Joey Byrne): Kevin, Margaret & Marie Boylan Inniskeen (Catherine Keenan:) Hugh Byrne Louth (Catherine Keenan) Next week’s Lotto jackpot is €2,100.0. Envelopes available from all committee members and the usual outlets.

Membership night: We are holding a membership night on this coming Friday January 22nd 2016 in the Páirc Grattan complex between 7.30pm and 9pm. Membership is €30 per adult or €50 per couple. Why not pay now and get it out of the way.

Gym membership: 2016 subscription is €50 per year if you a fully paid up member of Inis Caoin Grattan’s GAA or Inis Caoin Cumann Peil Gael Na Mbán. Otherwise it €100 for non-members

2016 Scor Sinsear _- County Final: All roads lead to Corcaghan this coming Saturday 23rd for County Final of Senior Scor. Inis Caoin Grattan’s will be represented on the night in the following categories: Solo Singing: Sharon McGahon: Recitation: Paddy Meegan: Instrumental Music Group: Aoife Hammill, Aoibheann Monahan, Gareth Quinn, Sharon McGahon & Sean Walsh: Ballad Group: Fiona Hoey, Sharon McGahon & Caroline Walsh. and a Quiz Team. Is fearr de gach duine adh.

Inis Caoin National football league predictions: Entrance fee to €50 and €25 for students (Students will win half of prize money if successful). There will be approx 150 members in the league, so chances are quite good. Prizes: 1st Prize €600, 2nd Prize €300 3rd Prize €100. Total €1000. Also when you enter this competition, you will automatically enter into the national competition. There are about 3500 entrants in this completion. The overall National prize for the winner is €500 and also the winners club will receive €2500.There will also be €100 prize for the most points scored in a week, this is on the national competition and paid out by Allianz. There will also be €200 prize for the most points scored in a month, this is on the national competition and paid out by Allianz. The INIS CAOIN GRATTANS LEAGUE 2016 table is currently being set up and details of how to register will soon follow.