Latton GFC Notes – Week Beginning 4^th February 2013

Ballybay cancer society. 

A fundraiser in aid of Ballybay cancer society will be held in Latton GAA centre on the weekend of sat 23^rd & sun 24^th  of February. Starting Saturday night at 9-30 with music by country star Ciaran Rosney followed by DJ. On Sunday vintage Honda bike run. All bikes on display from 10am till 12noon. Run leaving at 12-30 sharp. All size of bikes welcome to enter. Please come and support a very worthy cause. All proceeds going to Ballybay cancer society.

Lotto.

On Sunday 27^th January in C D Bar Ballybay numbers drawn were 5-9-12-1. Bonus No.2. No winner. €20 winners: Johnny Duffy, Creeve. Bernie  Vallely, c/o Cartons. Liam Smyth, Ballybay. Noreen Calvert, Rockcorry. Rosie Caraher, Ballybay.

 Lotto.
On Sunday 3^rd in Sloweys bar Ballybay numbers drawn were: 7-26-21-25 Bonus No.20. No winner. €20 winners: Jonathon Mc Cabe, Cooltrim. Alice Forde, Latton. Peggy Duffy, Carrickabawn. Paddy Connors, Wexford. Girls c/o Gerry’s takeaway. Next week’s Jackpot €21,000. Draw will take place in Menas Bar Ballybay. Lotto team for Sunday 10^th Feb. Brendan Fitzpatrick’s team.

Committee Meeting

A meeting of the Executive Committee will take place (Thursday) 14 February at 9 0’clock.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Julie & Aidan Farmer on the birth of their baby daughter.

Senior Championship.

The draw for the championship was made last week with Latton getting Carrick in a preliminary round, this game is to be played on June 16^th.

 Club membership

Membership for the year is now due, all players juvenile & adult will have to be paid up members to be covered by the GAA insurance.  Membership can be paid to Mickey Duffy or any committee member, €20 per adult and €10 for u16.

Mouthguards

From January 1^st 2013 it will be mandatory for all players up to and including minor to use a mouthguard for training sessions and all matches.

Awards night

Our annual awards night will now be held on February 16^th, this is always a great night with good food and lively entertainment. Presentations to include player of the year, and the hall of fame along with many other presentations on the night. Music by sounds familiar, tickets €20 from any committee member, doors open 8pm with wine reception food served 8-30. So put the date in the dairy.

Coaching course

Foundation coaching courses will be held in the centre over 3 evenings starting on Monday 25^th Feb & Thursday 28^th Feb with the final session on Monday 4^th  March  anyone interested in attending these very worthwhile courses can contact Martin Duffy on 086 8785530 for more information.

Referee Availability

Anyone wishing to be a club referee at juvenile level contact the secretary on 086-3121299.

Pitch bookings  

All pitch bookings for 2013 to be made with Kathleen Lynch. Phone no 087- 7904579. All team mentors please note.

St. Macartans College

In 2013 St, Macartans are celebrating 100 years of Gaelic games in the college, to mark this milestone the college in inviting all past pupils to a special centenary gala ball on Saturday 16^th of February in the Hillgrove Hotel. For details contact the school office @ 047-81642.