Ballybay Club Notes

There was no winner of last weeks Ballybay Pearse Brothers Blotto. Number drawn were as follows: 5, 16, 18 & 21.

The following people won €20:

Brian McCabe, Hall St Ballybay

Betty Farnan, Braddox

Theresa Murnaghan, Church Ave, Ballybay

Leslie McDonagh, Castleblayney

Jamie Smyth

Next weeks jackpot is €5,400

The county board awards night is on tomorrow night in the Hillgrove Hotel Monaghan. The club are the amazing position that there will be three club members awarded at the event. The clubs only All Star, Paddy Linden, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame, following his retirement from the intercounty game Paul Finlay will receive a token from the county board and finally Desmond Ward will receive his U21 Ulster Championship winners medals. This is wonderful achievement for the club, portraying our rich history and highlighting our current rich of vain of form. Pictures and reports will follow in next edition of the paper.

Keep free: The presentation to the 2016 Owen Ward league winner will take place in the club house on Friday the 17th of February at 8pm. The evening Buffet Dinner will be served sharply at 8pm so ensure you’re there on time as its not to be missed. Entertainment on the night will be provided by the very entertaining Beetroot, who provide music for all generations and taste buds. The limited tickets are currently on sale from all committee members at a cost of €25 each. It’s sure to be a great night so make sure to get your early as you won’t want to miss this one.

Congratulations to Conor Duffy who has been selected on the Irish Senior Men’s Team for the 2017 Celtic Cross Country International race in Cardiff on Sunday the 22nd of January. Conor is part of a very strong team that are hoping to finish in the medal positions. Everyone in the Ballybay Pearse Brothers club wishes Conor and all the Irish preventatives all the very best of luck.

Any club member who still has outstanding swim cards could they please return them to Paddy Kerr at their earliest convenience. Thank you to all for your continued support.

Bingo: Just a quick note to remind everyone that the club’s weekly Bingo takes place every Tuesday night at 9pm in the clubhouse. The bingo is a great opportunity for the community to come together midweek and have a good night while maybe even winning a few bob. This is a fundamental part of the club’s fund raising for day-to-day costs and we would all really appreciate if you, your friends or your family could support this if you can at all. And, don’t forget, there is transport available to the centre.

The next committee meeting takes place on Monday the 23rd of January in the club house at 8pm. Could all members please attend. Thank you