St. John's GAA Club notes

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 SENIOR FOOTBALL Our senior team resume League action on Sun morning next when they welcome Drumcliffe-Rosses Point to Stenson park, Cuilbeg with the throw-in at 12.00.

Junior Football; Our Junior team have their first outing of the season on Sat evening next when they travel to Kent Park, Ballydoogan to take on neighbours St Marys in a Div 4 clash

Under 16 Boys On Wed 22nd our U16 boys take on Coolera-Strandhill in Stenson Park, Cuilbeg at 7.00pm in the semi-final of the League. We wish the team and management all the best.

Under 14 Boys Following their victory over Shamrock Gaels our team remain undefeated in the League and on Thurs 23 they travel to Curry to take on the locals in Round 4.

Under 12 Boys Our two Under 12 teams had mixed fortunes last week against visitors Drumcliffe-Rosses Point as our Div 1 team drew 0-15 all with the visitors while our Div 3 team were narrowly defeated by 0 - 14 to 0 – 16. On Tuesday 28th our two teams travel to Bunninadden Community Park to tackle Ballymote-Bunninadden

GIRLS FOOTBALL; Congratulations to our Under 12 girls on qualifying for the League semi-final which will be played on Fri May 25th.  The best of luck to the girls and their coaches who have worked hard this year. Heres hoping the parents will once again be there in force to support their girls as their support gives great encouragement to the team.

St Johns Lotto; The Lotto draw for a Jackpot of E13,300 took  place in the Clubroom on Sat 11th. The numbers drawn were 1, 7, 13 and27. There was no winner of the Jackpot prize and the winners of the E25 consolation prizes were D Clancy, Carraroe; Mick Gilroy, Caltragh Heights; Willie Grady, Crozon and Brendan Casey, Drumiskabole. The next draw will take place on Sat May 25th  at 8.30pm in The Clubroom, Cuilbeg. Everybody is welcome to come to the draw. Tickets at E2 each or 3 for E5 can be purchased in Clifford Electrical, Carraroe; The Blue Lagoon, Riverside; Gerry Mc Morrow’s Mace Shop, Cairns Rd; Molly Fulton’s Bar and Restaurant, Carraroe; Canning’s House and Garden, Cornageeha or in The Crozon Inn, Caltragh or from club members. The Lotto can now be done on line. To check this out please go on to St Johns GAA facebook page for more info.

St Johns Nursery Coaching Program for 5 and 6 year old boys and girls began on Sat May 11th and continues each Sat from 10.30 to 11.30am at Cleveragh GAA Pitch - (opposite the Sligo Sports Complex). The cost is E30 which includes a free kit of socks, shorts and jersey. To register call 085 7778174

Please check our club website or facebook for up to date information on all activities in St Johns GAA.

Feile Peil na nOG ;   The annual prestigious Feile Peil na nOg Tournament is being held in Connacht this year over the weekend of June 28th, 29th and 30th, with 352 teams in total taking part. St Johns will host two teams from the USA, an Under 14 Boys and an Under 14 Girls team, both from Philadelphia. The travelling party will consist of 24 players and 4 adult mentors with each team and we as a club are required to host these visitors. St Johns are requesting help from local families who are willing to provide accommodation for two boys or two girls in their home for the weekend. If you are willing and available to help out please get in contact with Seamus (085 249 8067) or any club member.