AGHALOO O’NEILL'S: This year for the first time ever, Aghaloo O'Neills will host a Christmas Charity match on Sunday December 27 at 2pm with the Over 30s taking on the Under 30s. All past and present players are very welcome. This is a great opportunity for the community to come together during the festive period and raise a few pounds for charity. Minimum donation for players and spectators is £5. All proceeds will be donated to PIPS (Public Initiative for Prevention of Suicide). Anyone intending to play should report to the pitch at 1.30pm. There will be soup and sandwiches provided after the game.
ANNAGHMORE GAC: The final event of the club’s Centenary Year, takes place on Sunday December 27 at 8pm in the Clubrooms. As a token of the club’s appreciation for the support we have received throughout this year and indeed years gone by, this will be a free event. The night will begin at 8pm with a Traditional Music Session, followed by the Annual Awards. The Fantastic Chasin' Hooley will be live on stage at 9:30pm. There'll be a complimentary buffet served at 9pm. This promises to be one of the best nights ever held in the club. Spread the word and hope to see you all on the night!
PEARSE ÓG: Pearse Og social club, Armagh. Christmas Day ¬Bar opens 8pm. St. Stephen's Day ¬ Members Night - This a thank you night for all the coaches, mentors, families and members. Take Your Pick with envelopes including prizes up to £200. All prizes must go on the night! Live music and late bar.
ST JOHN’S GAC, BELFAST: Walk off that turkey for Charity at Falls Park 12noon on St Stephen’s Day. Please join the club in our annual walk for its 2015 nominated charity Alzheimer's Society. Refreshments afterwards in The Chatterbox Coffee Room in the club house.
CUMANN PHEADAIR NAOFA: St Stephen’s Day Fancy Dress Hurling: Players to meet in Milltown at 10.30am for 11am throw in. As always it is Fancy Dress and all club members welcome. Entrance fees: £20 senior and £10 minor. Once again Rory McIntyre has agreed to referee, so it’s Rory's rules! So why not come along, work off the Turkey and pudding and have some craic!
LONGSTONE GAC: Longstone Club will be hosting a "Father Ted" night in aid of Newry Hospice this Sunday December 27 at 8pm. A £7 admission with music from the Spinmaster. There will be a host of events on the night including a Father Ted quiz, Lovely girls competition, a raffle and an award will be presented for the best dressed on the night. A night not to be missed! New Years Day Bubble Football - Annual Christmas charity football match in Aid of Newry Hospice will be a Bubble Football event. The match will be five-a-side (£5 Per player). Anyone wishing to take part contact any committee member. Music will follow in the Hall with Billy Leatham. Throw-in 2pm
ST JOSEPH’S GAC, GLENAVY: The club’s annual charity quiz will take place upstairs in the Fiddlers Inn Crumlin on Monday December 28 at 8pm. All proceeds will be given to the Chest, Heart and Stroke Association.
KILLYMAN ST MARYS: Irish Dancing classes have quit for the Christmas holidays and will commence again in the New Year. Ceili dancing classes have also quit for the Christmas holidays but they will resume on 5th January. There will be a Ceili dance in the Community Centre on January 16 at 9.30pm and it would be great to see as many people there as possible. There will be a family music session in the Community Centre on January 17 at 4pm. Geraldine Hetherington will be showcasing her Aloe Vera products in the Community Centre on Thursday January 21 at 7.30pm. The Club history book can still be purchased from Terry McShane. He can be contacted on 07919348335. The annual Boxing Day match will be held at 12noon on Boxing Day and all money raised will go to St Vincent de Paul. Killyman St Marys would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Irish Dancing classes have quit for the Christmas holidays and will commence again in the New Year.
ROCK ST PATRICK’S: The committee and members deeply regret the death of Jimmy Bloomer (Moveagh), father of players Thomas and Francis Bloomer, past youth players Pat and Mick Bloomer and grandfather of our youth players Jamie, Ethan and Owen. The club extends their deepest sympathy to his wife Phylis and the entire Bloomer Family Circle.
The club’s AGM will take place on Sunday January 10 at 6pm. 2016 will see Rock St Patrick's GFC reach their 100 year Centenary. Please fill in a nomination form and return it by Friday January 8. Nominations forms can be downloaded from the club website. Please note there is a new position of Health and Wellbeing Officer on our Committee this year. Please return forms to secretary.rockstpatricks.tyrone@gaa.ie. If you have any information you would like included in the club note from week-to-week please email them to pro@rockstpatricksgac.com. Deadline is Saturday at 5pm.
GLASDRUMMAN GAC: The Officers and Committee for Naoimh Mhuire Glásdrómain C.L.G for 2016 are as follows: Club Joint Presidents: John Doran, Jimmy Higgins and Father Sean Gilmore; Club Chairman: Gary McGreevy; Vice Chairman: John Brennan; Club Secretary: Aileen Smith; Assistant Secretary: Annette Grant; Treasurer; Colette Burden; Assistant Treasuer: Jim Cunningham; Registrar: Catherine Kelly; P.R.O: Tony Bannon; Child Welfare Officer: Carol Murphy; Cultural Officer: Tony Bannon; Player's Rep: TBA; County Board Rep: Dan Mc Cartan; Additional Committee Members: Paddy Brennan, Eddie Carr, Paddy and Paul Kelly, Declan Grant, Damian Grant, Terry Joyce, Johnny McVeigh, William James Smith, Bronagh O'Neill, Jen McKay and Liam Murphy.
The club is currently looking for volunteers to assist with running all aspects of the club from underage teams to helping check the Club lotto. If you'd like to help contact any of the committee members or club officials. The club is also actively looking for people willing to undertake the training for the roles of Club treasurer and Vice-chairman.
Down year Books are currently on sale at the great value price for a hard back of £10. Please contact Aileen Smith for a copy.
The kids from the younger youth club group had a brilliant day when they had their Christmas Party in Cocos on Sunday. As well as the usual play time in Cocos they got to visit Santa, receive a gift and have their dinner. Ciara even took time to do face- painting on the kids which added to the Christmas party atmosphere for them. Trips like this wouldn't be possible without the help of the club's amazing team of volunteers. Massive thank you to Bronagh, Ciara, Christine, Sarah, Catherine and our young volunteers Tara and Lauren for giving up their time and thank you to Michael and the staff of Cocos for making them so welcome.
The fireside quiz draw took place on Sunday for the "sweet hamper". The winner was Marie McGreevy. Congratulations Marie. The youth club committee would like to thank everyone who purchased a quiz and to Geraldine Lowry for making the fantastic hamper.
