Astroturf: The winter astroturf season has well and truly started and Louis has been busy in the last few weeks, as people are keen to take advantage of the all-weather surface. The Toome facility is unique, as it is adaptable for a number of sports and activities, and it is well kept, ensuring that is in optimum condition, whatever the weather! Contact Louis McDonnell for bookings – 087 6503826.

Congratulations: To Patrick and Mary Walsh on the birth of their son Odhran. His arrival was well thought out, as an early January birth is an advantage to any young footballer! With his father’s skills, he could be a natural replacement for the recently retired Conor Gormley, or will he wear the red of Toome…. Time will tell!

Lotto: Numbers drawn: 5,11,23,26. No winner this week, Lucky Dip winners: Sarah Mackin, Blayney; Joe McGrath, Annadrumman; Sean McMahon, Maghernakill; John Lennon, Garran Roe; Maureen Cole, New York. Next week’s jackpot is €2500