Milltown/Castlemaine Race Night at The Plough Tonight

A night of horse racing  - but not as we know it - at The Plough Bar in Milltown tonight.  © John Reidy
A night of horse racing – but not as we know it – at The Plough Bar in Milltown tonight. © John Reidy

Festive Fund-raising Fun…..

Race Night: Finger food….Tote betting…Best dressed Lady and Gent… Excitement is building for the clubs annual fundraising Race Night – scheduled for tonight, Saturday December 10th.

So why not don those heels and dickie bows and head on down to The Plough Bar. You just might win the prize for the best dressed lady or gent!

Lots of delicious finger food will be served by our hosts Bernie and Denis of The Plough Bar. The club is seeking your valued support in race sponsorship:
​Full Race Sponsor-€200 or a Half Race Sponsor-€100.You can also purchase a horse for €50.

If you want to enjoy a pre festive night out, then why not come along to our Video Horse Race Nite-in The Plough Bar, on Saturday December 10th 2016.

Deirdre O'Sullivan, Miltown/ Castlemaine PRO.
Deirdre O’Sullivan, Miltown/ Castlemaine GAA Club PRO.

Club AGM Coming Soon

The AGM of our club will be in the next few weeks. As always we will be seeking nominations for many positions in the club.

We are continually seeking volunteers to assist us in the running and management of our ever expanding club.

Getting involved in your local GAA Club is a wonderful way to form new friendships- as well as giving opportunities for skills and expertise to be shared -for the benefit of all in our community. If you would like to become involved in any aspect of our club, please contact any member of our club executive.

Lotto: €12,000 – an Amazing Christmas Present !

There was no jackpot winner in our draw €12,000 on Friday night last .Drawn numbers were:3, 15, 29 and the bonus number was 18.

There were six really happy consolation prize winners:  €50 each to Colm Kearins, Milltown and Ciaran Kelliher, Castlemaine.

€25 each to: Oliver and Mary Mason, Kiltallagh; John and Betty Moriarty, Milltown; John Walsh, Ballyclave and Marie McKenna, Killorglin.

Our Lotto Jackpot is now at an amazing €12,200. Wouldn’t that be an amazing Christmas present?

Draw takes place on Thursday December 15th 2016, in The Castle Inn, Castlemaine. Between now and Christmas –an extra special prize:

Match 3 lucky numbers and you could win or share €500. Tickets for the lotto are available from our regular sellers and business outlets.

Thank you to each person who has supported our Lotto draw. To all the ticket sellers-your endeavours are very much appreciated too.

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