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NA FIANNA GAA FOOTBALL CLUB
G.A.A CLUB NOTES 2024
15th April:
DIV 3 FOOTBALL LEAGUE ROUND 2
Raheen Intermediate Footballers await their first win of the year as they lost to Erin Rovers in their Re-Fixed Div 3 League Rd 2 encounter last Thursday evening in Geashill on as scoreline of 3-10 to 0-07. The original fixture was postponed the previous Friday evening due to an unplayable pitch and conditions were not much better this time round with the pitch completely saturated. Erin Rovers were first off the mark with the opening point before striking for their first goal in the 8th minute when a high ball in from the right corner was caught beside the left post and shot to the net and this was quickly followed by their second goal in the 11th minute an almost carbon copy move to the first. Raheen immediately responded by getting their opening point before being awarded a penalty in the 17th minute for a foul on Brian Crombie which Kaelyn Thompson stepped up to take it but his shot was saved by the Erin Rovers keeper who guessed correctly as he dived to his right to save it. From the kickout Raheen won a free on the edge of the square which Lee Mulpeter slotted over and this how it remained until stoppage time as both sides added a point apiece so at the break it was Erin Rovers in front by 2-02 to 0-03. Erin Rovers extended their lead adding 4 points to Raheen’s 2 before claiming their 3rd goal in the 7th minute as a free in midfield was sent in over the top to a player in the clear on the edge of the square to run through and shoot to the net. Both sides added 2 points apiece over the next 10 minutes before Erin Rovers wrapped it up with their final 3 points in the last 10 minutes.
RAHEEN: Mark Byrne, David Carthy, Jack Keogh (0-01), Peter McKeagney, Shane O’Rourke, Niall Dempsey, Aidan Pierce, Adam Kelly, Danny Gorman, Jimmy Nolan, Rory Grehan, Cein Gorman (0-01), Kaelyn Thompson, Lee Mulpeter (0-04), Brian Crombie (0-01).
SUBS: Padraig Bracken (for Niall Dempsey), Naoise Dunne (for Cein Gorman), Dylan Cahill (for Kaelyn Thompson).
DIV 3 & DIV 5 FOOTBALL LEAGUES ROUND 3
Raheen Intermediate & Junior Footballers are back in action THIS Weekend with Round 3 encounters in the Div 3 & Div 5 Football Leagues respectively. First in action are the Intermediate Footballers playing Tullamore in O’Brien Pk, Tullamore on Friday evening (19 April) @ 8pm in Rd 3 of the Div 3 League. Then the Junior Footballers face Erin Rovers in Rd 3 of the Div 5 League on Sunday morning (21 April) @ 12 Noon in Pullough. All Support would be appreciated for Both Games. No Tickets required. Adm €5 (U16's Free) Payable at the gate.
RAHEEN GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the Clodiagh Gaels & Raheen GAA Lotto Draw on Monday 08th April 2024 were: 07 12 16 26. There was NO Jackpot Winner of €15,000 and 3 Match 3 Winners (Francis O’Meara C/O Craig O’Halloran; Daithi Direen C/O Mary Dolan; Cathal Brady C/O Clodiagh Gaels) (€70 Each).
Please Note Next Week’s Draw will take place on Monday 22nd April 2024 in the Old School, Geashill. Tickets available ONLINE or from Fergie’s Shop, Geashill, Hamilton's & High Chap Pubs Geashill, Direen's Pub Cloneygowan or any of the following Club Members Eddie Kaye, John Hackett, Owenie Connor, John Garry, Matthew O’Byrne, Pauric Pierce, Ray Garry, P J Corcoran, Pat Carthy, Eddie Kelly, Annette Lanigan, Declan Costello, Dermot Guinan, Mary Dolan & Gerry Briscoe. Please Support.
RAHEEN GAA LOTTO ONLINE TICKETS
Raheen GAA & Clodiagh Gaels Lotto Tickets are now available to buy ONLINE by going to the Following Link:
https://clubs.clubforce.com/clubs/gaa-raheen-gaa-offaly/
Link can also be found on Raheen Facebook & Twitter pages.
Entries in BEFORE 6:30pm On Next Monday with Draw @ 8PM that evening.
FAMILY FUNDAY
Following on from the success of last year’s event Raheen GAA Club will again host a Family Fun Day on Sunday 05th May 2024 starting about 1:30pm with many events taking place on the day including BBQ, Boys & Girls Football matches , Vintage Tractor Display, Obstacle Course, All the Fun of the Fair & Tug of War. All welcome to attend.
MEMBERSHIP
Members are asked to Renew / Sign Up their 2024 Membership as soon as possible. Subscriptions are Playing Members €30, Students €20 & Non-Playing Members €20 & OAP’s: €15; Walking Track ONLY Members: €10. GYM MEMBERSHIP: €180 (Including Playing Membership.
Registration can now be completed ONLINE Via the CLUBFORCE App or via the following NEW UPDATED 2024 Link which is also available on the Raheen Facebook & Twitter pages :
https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=3191
This Link can also be accessed by Scanning the QR Code on Sign at the entrance to the Pitch in Geashill.
Alternatively Payments can be given to Membership Officers Paddy Bracken or Eddie Kaye.
ALL Users of Club Facilities Including Gym & Walking Track MUST be Club Members.
New members are very welcome.
Club Shop
We have a Club Shop on the O’Neills sports website (www.oneills.com) where you can purchase all the latest club merchandise. To find the merchandise just type “Raheen GFC” into the search bar on the O’Neills website (www.oneills.com) and all the club merchandise will be available to purchase.