©Photograph: John Reidy 27-8-1997
Páidí Ó Sé Tournament
Well done to the Milltown/Castlemaine boys who defeated Dublin side, Fingallians of Swords in the first round of the above tournament in Gallarus on Saturday.
The final score was M/C: 0-12 points, Fingallians 0-8 points.
However, their opponents in the semi-finals, An Ghaeltacht had the edge and after a tight tussle- M/C lost on a score line of 2-5 to 1-6. Míle buíochas to all involved in organising such a fantastic tournament.
All Ireland Champions
Congratulations to Glenbeigh/Glencar GAA Club who defeated Rock in the Junior All Ireland Final in Croke Park on Sunday. This is a wonderful achievement and great credit goes to their manager Aidan O’ Shea, his management team and the extended panel of players who put in a tremendous effort. Enjoy your well-deserved celebrations!
Club registration is Now Due.
Under 6’s are free. Juvenile/student and OAP are €30. An adult is €50, couples are €80 and family membership is €100. As you will agree, these are fantastic rates- for the juvenile/student/OAP – it works out at 58 cent per week, while a family membership (up to 2 adults and 4 children) works out at just under €2 per week.
And don’t forget that membership entitles you to free entry to all our home Co. League games – worth €30 on production of your membership card as well as entry to the Munster Final ticket draw and that all important All Ireland ticket draw in September! Membership also entitles all those aged 18 and over to vote at the AGM. Certainly great value for money!
Please note that all officers, mentors and trainers must be registered.
All officers, players and mentors need to be registered for insurance purposes with Croke Park. Our registrar John Murphy will be delighted to facilitate anybody who wishes to join our club. Membership must be paid before March 31st 2017.
Registrations after this date will not be issued with a registration card-something that is necessary to gain your free entry to home county league games.
Fun Football
Fun Football continues on Sundays in the Nagle Rice Community Hall, Milltown. U-8s at 5pm. U-10s at 6pm and under 14s at 7pm.
U-16s and minors are on Tuesdays at 7pm. Please remember your €2 to cover hall rental and don’t forget your gum shield.
Email Addresses
We are in the process of updating our contact details, which includes e mail addresses. If you have new contact details, you can private message me Deirdre O’Sullivan on my Facebook Page with new details. Some emails are coming back with an un-delivered status.
Lotto Jackpot Draw
Want to head to New York for St.Patrick’s Day but can’t afford it…. Then why not play our Lotto Jackpot this week. Just a €2 ticket could win you €13,200 or a share in it. Match three numbers for a win or share of €500. There are also six consolation prizes up for grabs. So head out and purchase your tickets. It could be you!
Our next draw is for €13,200 on Friday February 24th 2017.The draw will take place in The Castle Inn Bar, Castlemaine.
Appropriate Football Gear
Can all underage team managers, trainers/coaches please ensure that all players representing Milltown /Castlemaine are dressed in club colours, green and white socks and togs. This is to avoid any inconvenience prior to games. We would also ask parents/guardians of players to inform their children of this county board rule.
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