Lotto: The lotto was held on Sunday night last. There was no winner. The numbers drawn were 5,17,21 & 30. This week’s jackpot rises to €8,100. You can purchase tickets either by buying envelopes from one of our young sellers or by logging on to our smart Lotto page through the link smartlotto.ie/aughnamullen-s.

 

House draw winners

Jamie, Thomas & Conor Keenan

Eamonn McKeown

Kathleen Meegan

Ben, Alex & Ava Ward

Martin & Majella Shevlin

Adrian Hamilton

Mulligan Grandchildren

 

Online Winners

Noeleen Kelly

Sean & Kathleen McCabe

 

The lotto team for this weekend is Rosemary Johnston, Patrick Duffy, Niamh Hanna & Martin McArdle.

 

Social Centre: The delicious A la Carte has returned every Sunday at 4pm.

No booking required. For any bookings of meetings for hall contact Tina on 087 333 2213.

 

SAVE THE DATE: This Sunday the 6th of August there will be a Family Fun Day from 5pm

On the day there will also be a Children’s Magic Show,

Face paint and Balloon Modelling.

There will be a barbeque From 5pm

Please note there will be no A La Carte Menu available on 6th Of August.

There will be live music from Brendan McCourt and band from 8.30pm. Come along and enjoy what will be a great day’s entertainment for all the family!

 

Thank you

Tina and Daniel would like to say a big thank you for all the kind wishes for their wedding day.

It was greatly appreciated.

 

Astro/Floodlights/Car Park Opening: Please note that the Opening of the Astro/Floodlights/Carpark has been postponed until further notice due to unforseen circumstances.

 

The Social Centre caters for all functions ie parties, christenings, funerals and small weddings! The Aughnamullen Social Centre is now taking bookings for all functions. For any more information on bookings please contact Tina on 0873332213.

 

The Social Centre is looking for part time staff for the bar. They must be willing to work weekends. Contact Tina on 087 333 2213 or Debbie on 086 276 0850 if interested.

 

Seniors: Our Senior team took on Magheracloone in the Senior League Relegation Play-off Final on Saturday evening last in Toome, where they were beaten on a scoreline of 1-09 to 0-11. The boys got off to a rapid start in the game and after three minutes of play were two to the good thanks to a

brace of frees from Micheál Bannigan. Magheracloone’s opening score of the game was followed by another from Bannigan to push our lead back out to two points, this time the score coming from play. Scores were traded from both teams in the first half, with a free kick from Jason Duffy once again extending the margin to two points nearing the end of the first quarter, however, this was to be the furthest we would be ahead in the game. A late Magheracloone flurry looked to have put them ahead at the break, until a score from Kevin Sheridan coming in the last play of the half left the teams level at half time on a scoreline of 0-05 0-05. The tight not Aughnamullen defence which probed difficult for Magheracloone to breach in the first half was undone early in the second half with a goal for the Mitchells which proved to be crucial. The concession of 1-02 without reply in the opening ten minutes of the second half looked to be fatal for Aughnamullen, but to the boys’ credit they never gave in and rallied back with scores from Bannigan and Colin Clerkin keeping us within touching distance. Three scores on the bounce from Bannigan in the closing stages ensured a grandstand finish. However, the illusive goal which Aughnamullen sought wasn’t to be found and another point from Micheál in the final minute meant that it was a case of so near yet so far at the final whistle. All hope is not lost, however, as the Championship rolls around the corner with the boys still in with a chance of survival, all is still to play for. They will hope for better fortunes in the opening game against Latton next Saturday the 12th of August at 7pm in Aughnamullen. There is no doubt more to come from the team this year, best of luck to the team and management.

 

Best of Luck: On behalf of the club, we would like to wish our Senior team trainer Colin O’Hare the best of luck as he embarks on an adventure to the United States with his work. Colin was part of the successful 2020 Junior Championship winning management team alongside Gabriel Bannigan and in 2021 helped the club reach an Intermediate Championship Final, resulting in the club’s promotion to Senior ranks for the first time in 26 years, where we still remain today following a historic campaign last year in which we retained our status. Colin has set a high standard in the club and we would like to thank him for his efforts and commitment over the past four years. We have no doubt he will excel in his future endeavors.

 

Upcoming events in the Social Centre

 

SAVE THE DATE: The OsKaRs fundraiser is coming to Aughnamullen GFC on Saturday the 7th of October 2023 in the Glencarn Hotel, Castleblayney! Keep the date free for what will be guaranteed to be a night not to be missed.

 

Juveniles:

 

Under 17s: Our Under 17s were beaten on Sunday afternoon last by St Tiarnachs Patricks in Clones on a scoreline of 2-11 to 1-06 in the Division 2 League. They next play away to Clontibret this evening, Thursday, at 7.30pm. Come along and support the lads, best of luck to the team and management.

 

Under 15s: U15 Div 5B Final

Aughnamullen made it back-to-back U15 Div 5B Finals with a hard-earned victory over Corduff on Wednesday last on a scoreline of 2-11 to 3-6. This was a great team victory with everyone playing their part.

In the first half Aughnamullen started in the ascendancy but with several missed opportunities Corduff went into the lead with an opening goal but credit to our guys came back with several fine scores and at the end of the opening half led by 4 1-5 to 1-1 with our scores coming from Alex Bannigan, Dane Mulligan, Mason Mulligan, and Fionn Markey.

Onto the second half Corduff came out strongly and led with another goal but credit to our guys came back again with an Alex Bannigan goal and points by Peter Duffy to lead by 3 with 8 minutes

left but again the Gaels came back with another 3 pointer to leave the sides level entering the final couple of minutes but we finished strong with 2 points to win the trophy to the delight of everyone.

This was a brilliant team performance from start to finish led superbly by Rhys Geoghegan in Goals our defenders of Jack Boyle, Noah Duffy, Jack Mc Cabe and James Garrivan were outstanding particularly in the first half, our midfield of Mason Mulligan and Hugh Daire Hamill had a great duel with the Corduff counterparts and our forward line of Fionn Markey, Peter Duffy, Tommy Mooney and Alex Bannigan gave their all. Our Substitutes of Dane Mulligan, Darragh Burke, Ryan Mc Guigan and Daniel Geoghegan were influential when called upon.

 

Team

R Geogheggan, Jack Boyle, James Garrivan, Jack Mc Cabe, Noah Duffy, Hugh Daire Hamill, Mason Mulligan (0-1), Fionn Markey (0-1), Peter Duffy (0-3), Alex Bannigan (2-4), Tommy Mooney Subs used Dane Mulligan (0-2), Ryan Mc Guigan, Daniel Geoghegan, Darragh Buke. Other subs Harry Murtagh, Oliver Lennon, James Crowe, Daghan Ward, John Woods, James Boyle & Ben Mc Eneaney.

 

Our Division 5A team play Magheracloone in the League Final this evening, Wednesday in Corduff at 7.30pm. Come along and support the boys. Best of luck to the team and management.

 

Under 13: Our Division 3 team play at home to Killeevan in Round 2 of the Championship this Saturday the 5th of August at 12pm. Our Division 5 team are at home to Monaghan Harps this Sunday the 6th of August at 11am. Best of luck to both teams and management. All support welcome.

 

U9s boys training every Wednesday on Astro.

 

 

Birthday Wishes: On behalf of the club, we would like to extend birthday wishes to loyal supporters of the club, Bernie Sheridan and Anita Finnegan, who both turned 60 in the last week. Congratulations to you both.

 

*SUMMER CAMP*

Sponsored by KeeBride Construction.

We are looking forward to a fun filled week in Aughnamullen from next Tuesday 8th To Friday the 11th August.

 

Please take note of the following information for parents.

 

Camp hours are from *10am* to *2pm* each day.

 

*Arriving in the morning*:

There will be a one way system operating to facilitate dropping children off.

Please come in at main car park entrance and follow directions from the stewards.

 

Children are not to exit the vehicle until you have reached either the main gate or side gate to ensure childrens safety.

Please **DO NOT** drop children off at the entrance along the road!

 

*Collection*:

Please park and come to the side gate beside the Astro to pick up children.

 

During these time can parents please be patient and mindful of children in and out of cars.

 

*What to bring*:

 

Packed lunch (one small break and lunch time)*

Plenty of fluids

Sun cream

Hat

Spare change of clothes (every day as there will be activities that involve getting wet!)

Runners

Football boots

Mouth guard (1st class up)

Rain jacket

*when packing lunches, no nuts please due to nut allergies.

 

Our summer has been quite wet and this looks to be likely for next week too, so please dress accordingly as the children will be outside.

 

Please ensure all childrens bottles and clothing are labelled clearly with their name.

 

If there are any queries, please contact one of the Summer Camp organisers.

 

Ladies: Seniors had a comprehensive win over Inniskeen last weekend. They play Tyholland Saturday at 7 in Tyholland.

Minors play Tyholland in Aughnamullen at 7:30pm on August 10th.

U16As are away to Latton on the 7th of August at 7:30pm.

U14s play Latton on the 2nd of August at 7pm.

U12s play Aghabog Emmets at 11am on the 5th of August