Raheen GAA

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RAHEEN GAA CLUB

SECRETARY: COLETTE CARTHY ; PHONE: (087) 6224636

P.R.O: RAY GARRY ; PHONE: (086) 1954803

G.A.A CLUB NOTES

DATE: 13th April 2026

DIVISION 4 FOOTBALL LEAGUE ROUND 2

Having had their opening Div 4 League encounter deferred Raheen Junior Footballers kicked off their 2026 playing campaign as they faced fellow parish side and neighbours Ballinagar in Rd 2 of the League in Ballinagar last Thursday evening in what is likely to be the only meeting between the clubs this year. Ballinagar who had a big win against Daingean in Rd 1 claimed the win this time round also but were pushed all the way in a much tighter affair which ended 2-08 to 0-11. Raheen were first to get on the scoreboard in the 2nd minute with a pointed free from club debutant Colm Nolan in his first game for the club having just come up from the minor ranks. Ballinagar got up and running in the 5th minute with a point from Jamie Ballesty before Raheen responded immediately with a point from club veteran Padraig Bracken to edge their noses back in front. In the 12th minute Ballinagar took the lead by raising their first green flag when a high ball in from the left wing picked out Stevie Dwane on the right post to catch and shoot to the net and they doubled that lead immediately with a point from their captain Sean Cuskelly. This is how it would remain until the last 7 minutes of the half when first Raheen added 2 points to draw level from Danny Gorman and Colin Keogh before Ballinagar responded with 2 of their own from Steve Dwane. This left just the goal between them at the break with Ballinagar leading by 1-04 to 0-04. Steve Dwane extended Ballinagar’s lead to 4 points with a pointed free inside the first minute to open the second half scoring before Raheen hit 4 points on the bounce by the 10th minute from Colm Nolan (2) and Cein Gorman to draw level. The sides exchanged a point apiece before a point from team captain Stephen Pierce in the 18th minute put Raheen back into the lead. Then in the 22nd minute Ballinagar struck for their second goal when Jamie Ballesty’s looping shot from the right endline dipped into the left corner of the net with Raheen responding immediately with a point from Danny Gorman to cut the deficit to the minimum which would prove to be Raheen’s last score and this is how it remained until a minute into stoppage time when Cian Malone sealed it for Ballinagar with a 2 pointer free. Although the result did not go his way it was still a good night for Raheen’s Colm Nolan who capped his debut by scoring 3 points.

RAHEEN: Mark Byrne, Peter McKeagney, Aidan Pierce, Shane O’Rourke, Dara Grehan, Brian Corcoran, Scott Bolton, Danny Gorman (0-02), Liam Gorman, Stephen Pierce (C) (0-01), Padraig Bracken (0-02), Jack Keogh, Colin Keogh (0-01), Cein Gorman (0-02), Colm Nolan (0-03).

SUBS: Nigel Gorman (for Liam Gorman), Ryan Mulpeter (for Stephen Pierce), Naoise Dunne (for Colin Keogh)

DIVISION 4 FOOTBALL LEAGUE ROUND 3

Raheen Junior Footballers continue their Div 4 League campaign when they face Clara in Rd 3 next Thursday (23 April) @ 7:30pm in Geashill. All Support would be appreciated.

DIVISION 3 FOOTBALL LEAGUE ROUND 3

Having received a walkover from K/K in Rd 2 following their withdrawl Raheen Intermediate Footballers are back in action when they take on Ferbane in Rd 3 of the Div 3 League on Friday week (24 April) @ 7:30pm in Geashill. 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 Tuesday 07^th April 2026 were: 02 11 22 30. There was No Jackpot Winner of €15,000 and 7 Match 3 Winner(s) (Mary Dunne C/O Joe Cunningham; Liam Kenny C/O John Garry; Eric Watts C/O Raheen GAA; Paula Reynolds C/O Raheen GAA; Jennifer Hyland C/O Clodiagh Gaels; Neil Corcoran C/O P J Corcoran; Saran & Reailtin C/O Sarah Melia) (€30 Each).

Please Note Next Draw will take place next Monday 20^th April 2026 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 NEW Link:

https://raheengaa.clubforce.com/products/lotto/raheen-gaa

Link can also be found on Raheen Facebook & Twitter pages.

Entries in BEFORE 6:30pm next Monday 20^th April 2026 with Draw @ 8PM that evening.

FAMILY FUNDAY

Following on from the success of this event over the last 3 years Raheen GAA Club will again host a Family Fun Day on Sunday 03^rd May 2026 starting about 1:30pm with many events taking place on the day including BBQ, Boys & Girls Football matches, Obstacle Course, All the Fun of the Fair & Tug of War. All welcome to attend.

MEMBERSHIP

Members are asked to Renew / Sign Up their 2026 Membership as soon as possible. Subscriptions remain unchanged and are Playing Members €70, Students €30 & Non-Playing Members €30 & OAP’s: €25; 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 2026 Link which is also available on the Raheen Facebook & Twitter pages :

https://raheengaa.clubforce.com/products/membership

Alternatively, Payments (Non-Players ONLY) can be given to Membership Officers Ray Garry or Paddy Bracken.

ALL Users of Club Facilities Including Gym & Walking Track MUST be Club Members.

New members are very welcome.

DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME

Deposit Return Scheme:Collection point has been set up at the Clubhouse in Geashill. We would like to encourage anyone to bring back their Re-Turn Bottles / Cans as a simple way to fundraise for our club.

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.