23rd April 2012

Currin GFC Notes

Lotto Results:

Week ending, Sunday 22nd April 2012. Winning numbers: 4-20-21-28.  No Jackpot Winner. €15 Prizewinners : Martin Mc Caul, Killyfargy. Scotshouse. Hugo Clerkin, Scotshouse. Ronan King, Corringshigo. Jackie Brady, Cavanreagh. Joe Rudden, Coolnacarte, Scotshouse. James Matthews, Scotshouse. Austin Mc Entee, Corracken, Patricia Mc Carron, Lisnalee. Kate & Amanda Mc Caul, Aughnaskieve, Sean Mc Caul, Scotshouse. Next Weeks Jackpot   €6700.00. Next draw Sunday April 29th in Connolly’s Scotshouse.

 

Seniors

For the past two weeks everyone has been watching to see how we would get on in the senior league.Against both Castleblaney and Ballybay we led at different stages and it was only a combination of a lack of experience and strenght in depth that denied us our first points of the campaign. However all changed on Sunday last in Scotshouse when we deservedly got our first ever win in Senior football. Magheracloone were unique visitors but with a great overall display all present were in agreement that we won on merit. The pace, physicality and intensity of senior football is something that has to be experienced to realise the difference. There were a few sore but satisfied bodies on Monday morning.

Currin team and scorers:- Fergal Connolly, Enda Mc Caffrey, Conor Mc Caffrey, Sean Brady, Ciaran Mc Caffrey, Ben Clerkin, Michael Quigley, Dick Clerkin, Francis O Callaghan, Dara Brady, Niall McEntee, Shane O Connor, Kieran Kearns (0-1), Philip O Callaghan (0-1), Stephen Smith (0-5, 4f). Subs: Stephen Beatty for Dara Brady.

 

Fixtures

Last night we travelled to Monaghan to play the Harp’s and next Sunday 29th April we welcome Carrickmacross to Scotshouse. Throw in at 2 o clock.

 

Juvenile and Youth Affairs.

 

Go Games:  The Currin Club hosted a very successful U10 football blitz on Saturday 21^st last. Teams from Eire Og, Killeevan, Aghabog, Tyholland and Currin took part. Football got underway at 10.00 a.m. and each team played 3 games. It was wonderful to see so many children taking part and enjoying themselves, while developing their football skills. Thank you and well done to all who helped out on the day.

Under 14s: In our first league match we had a great win over Rockcorry, also played on Saturday, in Scotshouse. This was a wonderful team effort and some great football skills were displayed. This was the first game of the season so keep it up.  It was great to see so many people there supporting our younger players. Watch the Monaghan GAA website for the fixtures.

 

Best wishes:

Best wishes to Cian North who played against Ballybay with a serious injury which only came to light in the course of this, his first game. We wish him a speedy recovery.

 

Ladies Football

Best wishes to Monaghan in their semi final on Sunday next in Drogheda against Dublin. Throw in at 3.00 p.m. A pity it clashes with our senior game. Hopefully they can make it to the final and that Ellen will be ready for that one.

 

Motorsport

Once again we congratulate Daniel Mc Kenna, former underage player, on his success in the Monaghan Stages Rally. It is also good to see Andrew Grennan ‘back on the notes’. Scanbitz are one of the Currin clubs excellent sponsors, well done.

SCOTSHOUSE:

Scotshouse ICA Guild will be holding a Cake Sale after Mass on Sunday 29th April.  We would appreciate any baking, buying or both from anyone in the community.  Many thanks.

Titanic: A talk by Dr. Alicia St Leger, Cork will take place on Saturday 28th April at 8.00pm in St Andrerws Church, Scotshouse. Musical entertainment with light refreshments served.  All welcome. The Scotshouse Man – Ernest Waldron King –  has his name on the Official Plaque in the memorial garden in Belfast Garden.

Children’s Hospice: A children’s Hospice has been built in Enniskillen.  This provides respite and residential care for terminally ill children.  It will eventually cover Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal.  Brenda Boylan with the help of Magella         has been training for many weeks and is part of a team who are running in the Belfast Marathon to raise funds for the upkeep of the Hospice.  Sponsor cards are available both in Connolly’s pub and the shop.

Charity BBQ: takes place on 7th July in Mattie’s Mushroom houses,charities this year are Monaghan/Cavan Oncology unit, Drumkill Alzheimer’s Unit and Monaghan Branch of the ISPCC.  Make sure to keep this night free as a great night is guaranteed.  Tickets will be on sale soon from any committee member.

Church Cleanup::  You are encouraged to come to the Church next Saturday 28th April at 4.pm to help clean both inside and outside of the church in preparation for Confirmation on 5th May next.  Many hands make light work so please come along! Perhaps some people can take spades, brushes, etc in order to tidy up the church grounds.  A lot can get done in a couple of hours so try and be there.

Line-dancing Classes for Children of all ages starting at The Acorn Centre, Newbliss on Friday 27th April at 6.30pm – 7.30pm  Contact Barbera on 047-54832

Annual Church Gate Collection in Aid of the Holy Family Special School Cootehill will be held on the W/End 28th/29th April in all Churches in Co Monaghan.  Please Support Generously.

Bingo:  As usual on Tuesday evening in the Scotshouse Community Centre.  New members welcome.

Music:  As usual in the Scotshouse Community Centre on Thursday at 7.30pm.

A great weekend for Scotshouse, 1.The footballers won for the first time this season in the Senior league, it was a hard game but the team worked hard to get the result.
2.  Daniel McKenna and Andrew Grennan won the Monaghan Stage Rally.  They won after a Titanic battle, hitting a wall at one stage which cost them a few minutes, but they fought on to beat some of the best drivers in the country.  Well done lads and your team of helpers not forgetting “Dad” I am sure he was very proud.

Slimming World Group:  Every Thursday 5.30pm and 7.30pm in the Creighton Hotel Clones.  Everyone welcome call Julie for more details 0870568788

Third Age – Senior Help Line:  A senior Help Line is a confidential listening service for older people provided by trained volunteers for the price of a local call anywhere in Ireland.  LoCall 1850 440 444. Older people call for many reasons.  They may be lonely and want someone to talk to, there are many reasons why people call, don’t wait just give them a ring and see what they can do for you.