50/50 Draw There’s always a winner in the 50/50 draw! To get yourself organised for the August draw which takes place this Fri 1st Sept, you can get your entry on the Clubforce link

https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=2767&intMF_ID=7833#Anchor

This provides you with different payment options including setting up a 12 month direct debit subscription paid on a monthly basis which will ensure you are in for every draw.

Alternatively, you can get an entry through REVOLUT to @bbol123 putting your name and contact telephone number in the note. Your support is very much appreciated as this is our primary source of fundraising.

Garda vetting: Castleblayney Hurling Club is committed to the welfare and protection of all our members. As part of this commitment the club requires all coaches, training assistants and volunteers who are associated with our underage teams to comply with the legal requirement to have Garda vetting. Please complete your vetting asap. Any questions, contact Marisa email: childrensofficer.castleblayneyhurling.monaghan@gaa.ie.

Last Man Standing did your selection survive the weekend’s results? Remember you have the opportunity to buy back in this week. Revolut or pay cash to Cormac McNally @cormac7pkb 087 7692891 or Natalie Noone @natalienoone 087 7543591

County Final has been set for next Sunday 3rd Sept in Clones at 4.30pm when we meet Inniskeen, come out and support the lads as we go for seven in a row…be the 16th man! Best wishes to our Senior team and management for a successful outing! It is preceded by the Junior Final between Truagh and Monaghan Harps with our U-9’s playing Inniskeen U-9’s at half time. A day not to be missed! See you there!

Hibernia Cup Final Last Sat 26th August saw the U15 Monaghan Development squad beat Leitrim on their home turf in the Hibernia Cup final in a tight finish on a scoreline of Monaghan 2-11, Leitrim 3-07. Congratulations to our club representatives, Cathal Malone, Tom Duffy, Christian Traynor & Caiman O’Brien. Super achievement lads, bualadh bos!

Training times

U7’s Wednesday 6pm – 7pm in St Marys Juvenile Pitch, drop off at Castleblayney College, contact David 086 2517407

U9’s Wednesday 6pm – 7pm in St Marys Juvenile Pitch, drop off at Castleblayney College, contact

Paul 086 1964932

U11’s Monday 7pm – 8pm, Concra Pitch, Matty 087 0574100

U13’s Wednesday 6pm – 7pm, St Mary’s Juvenile Pitch, contact Jarlath 085 1081450

U15’s Monday 6pm – 7pm, Concra Pitch, contact Ger 087 1384387

Membership is now overdue and this is a reminder to all players that they must be registered prior to playing or training in order to be covered for the Player Injury fund. Link for membership is https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=2271

Referees we are actively encouraging people who have played the game to consider taking up the referee mantle. Without referees our games cannot go ahead, it is a way of giving back to the game

and indeed in staying involved with the GAA family. If you would consider taking up the challenge, contact any committee member who will ensure that you are trained and supported all the way. Give it a go!

Congratulations to Senior player, Steven Lambe who together with his wife Catherine, has just welcomed a beautiful baby girl….a camogie player no doubt!!

Condolences are extended to the McVicar family, Cremartin on the death of their mother, Maimie who passed away last week. Maimie was mother of former player, now deceased, Paddy McVicar, may she rest in peace.

Clothing Collection the club are organising a clothing collection for Saturday 7th October. More details to follow closer to the time but keep this in mind when you are doing your summer clearout!