Raheen GAA Club Notes
LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the Lotto draw which took place on Monday 11th March were 02 08 14 17. There was no Jackpot winner of €12,000 and 6 Match 3 Winners [Colm Duffy C/O Joe Cunningham; Killeigh Ramblers C/O Joe Cunningham; Thomas Feery C/O Thomas Feery; Grace Dunne C/O Jim Hamilton; Liam Boland Snr C/O Raheen GAA; Thomas Gorry C/O The Kabin ] [€35 Each]. Next week’s draw will take place in High Chaparell, Geashill on Monday 25th March.
DIVISION 2 FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Raheen Intermediate Footballers are up and running as they gained their first win of the year with a narrow victory over Ballyfore in Round 3 of the Div 2 League last Saturday evening in Ballyfore on a scoreline of 3-06 to 0-13 Raheen started brightly as they opened an early 4 points to 1 lead but by halftime Ballyfore had come back as Raheen were just shading it 0-05 to 0-04. Ballyfore drew level with the first point at the start of the second half, but on 4 mins Raheen struck for their first goal when Willie Stynes high ball from the wing was met by the fist of Richie Reynolds in the square who flicked it to the net. Ballyfore responded with 5 more points to to Raheen’s 1 to go in front but on 20 mins Raheen retook the lead with their second goal when Brian Kehoe’s high ball in from midfield was caught by Richie Reynolds on the endline who turned in before shooting across goal to the corner of the net. Raheen appeared to have it wrapped up with 2 mins left when Garrett Garry’s high ball was taken by Damien Arnold on the edge of the square who rounded the keeper before blasting the ball to the net for the 3rd goal. Ballyfore added 3 more points to make it a nervous finish but Raheen held on to claim the win.
RAHEEN: Mark Byrne, Tommy Spollen, Stephen Byrne, Brian corcoran, Johny Byrne (0-02), Brian Kehoe, Shane Carroll, Padraig Bracken (0-01) , Niall Leavy, Damien Arnold (1-00), Willie Stynes (0-01), Paddy Arnold, Brian Crombie, Keith Kirwan, Richie Reynolds (2-01).
SUBS: Garrett Garry (0-01) (for Brian Corcoran), John Crombie (for Keith Kirwan
DIVISION 3 HURLING LEAGUE
Raheen Hurlers get their 2013 playing campaign underway this Sunday 24th March at 12 Noon as they take on Brosna Gaels in Geashill in Round 1 of the Div 3 League. Best of Luck to players and management. All support would be appreciated.
DONAL BOLTON MEMORIAL 7 A SIDE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
The second annual Donal Bolton Memorial 7 a Side Football Tournament will take place on Easter Monday (01st April) in the GAA Field, Geashill beginning at 12 Noon. The tournament has been set up by the Bolton Family and Raheen GAA to honour the memory of Donal Bolton who represented the club in both football and hurling and who died tragically 3 years ago. All Raheen players and playing members (Both Footballers and Hurlers) are urged to come along and take part in what is a fun and enjoyable tournament with plenty of craic for all involved. Best of Luck to all involved.
FUNDRAISING TABLE QUIZ
Raheen GAA Club players are running a Table Quiz on this Saturday 23rd March in Direen’s, Cloneygowan starting at 9:30pm in order to raise funds for the Club. Table of 4 costs €40. Please come along and support.
RAHEEN SUPPORTERS CLOTHING
There is now a Range of Official Raheen Supporters Clothing including Replica Jersies, Hoodies, & T-Shirts available in most sizes from Kids to Adults. Orders can be placed by contacting Marina Corcoran [Phone (087) 9421814 – AFTER 4 PM]. Orders can be paid for in instalments over 5-6 weeks and Marina Corcoran will be in the clubhouse on Friday evenings after training to take Orders and Payments. For a list of what is available, sizes and prices check out the Raheen Facebook page.
CONGRATULATIONS
Raheen GAA would like to congratulate our former player and Cloneygowan native Peter Bracken who is part of the management team of the Irish Ladies Rugby Team who won the Grand Slam last weekend with the win over Italy and also congratulate Walsh Island native Niamh Kavanagh who is part of the winning team.
