Monaghan Harps Lotto: Numbers 13, 16, 25 and 27. Jackpot of €2,650 not won. Residual prizes: €100 Eamon Carroll c/o Brian O’Sullivan (Hurling Club); €40 McCabe family c/o Thomas McCabe; €40 Séamus Treanor c/o himself; €40 Gráinne McKenna c/o Maria McKenna. Jackpot for Sunday, February 3 is €2,800 and Rose Hughes and Noel Hennessy are on duty. All welcome. Anyone who has sold a direct-debit is asked to pass the details on to the Lotto committee as soon as possible, so they can be entered into our weekly draw straight away. The Monaghan Harps Lotto plays an integral role in the running of the club. If you want to volunteer to get involved in any way (e.g. selling tickets), please contact any committee member.

 

Charity match: The presentation of the cheques from last month’s charity match will take place this Sunday night, February 3, in the clubhouse at 9.30pm. The proceeds will be presented to the Co Monaghan Branch of the Alzheimer’s Society and the North Monaghan Cancer Treatment Support Group; two worthy causes. Everyone who took part in the match or who helped out in any way is invited to join us on the night.

 

Juvenile presentation: The juvenile presentation night for hurlers and footballers will take place on Saturday week, February 9, in the clubhouse, with special guests the Liam MacCarthy Cup and the National Hurling League trophy.

                                                                                     

Arch Club: We are happy to welcome Monaghan Arch Club to Gavan Duffy Park on Thursday week, February 7. Anyone who can come along on the night to help out or bring sandwiches etc. is asked to keep this date free. All support would be very welcome.

 

Membership: Membership fees for 2013 are being maintained as follows: €20 per adult, €10 per child or €50 for a family of two adults and any number of children. Money can be paid to registrar Maurice Galligan, treasurer John Harden or dropped into the clubhouse. The deadline for affiliation is the end of March and prompt payment would be appreciated.

 

Coaching courses: Upcoming Monaghan GAA coaching courses include foundation courses on February 15/16 (football only) and March 8/9 (football & hurling), level 1 children’s course on February 8/9/10 and level 1 youth/adult course on February 22/23/24. Discounts are available to clubs who send at least four members to these courses. There is also a workshop on speed endurance with/without the ball in Cloghan next Wednesday (January 23). If you are interested in attending any of these courses, please contact Val Forde at 087 9515175.

 

NFL: Good luck to Neil McAdam, Conor Galligan and the Monaghan team in their opening NFL game against Meath in Clones this Sunday.

 

The Gathering 2013: Anyone who would be interested in organising a reunion for any former Harps team and club members as part of ‘The Gathering’ is asked to contact any committee member.

 

Sigerson: Good luck to Gary White and Niall Hahessy, who enter the Sigerson Cup with IT Sligo away to NUI Maynooth today (Tuesday).

 

Scór: Preparations are underway for Scór Sinsir 2013, with the semi-finals set for February 15 and 16. Contact Gerard Clerkin if you are interested in taking part.

 

Sem Gala Ball: To celebrate 100 years of Gaelic football at St. Macartan’s College, all past pupils are invited to a special centenary gala ball in the Hillgrove Hotel on Saturday, February 16, raising money for the redevelopment of the ‘bottom pitch’ at the Sem. Contact Neil McAdam at 086 3315241 for more details on tickets etc.

 

Facebook: If you’re on facebook, check out the new official Monaghan Harps page, which will be used in conjunction with the website and twitter page to keep everyone updated with club news.