Ballymahon GAA Club 

Below are the clubs notes and the date on which they appeared in the local press.  

To see the notes for the few years, take a look through the relative archive section of the site.

Jan 04th 2012	Jan 11th 2012	Jan 18th 2012	Jan 25th 2012	Feb 01st 2012	Feb 08th 2012
Feb 15th 2012

04/01/12
Annual General Meeting
A reasonably well attended AGM returned the following officers unopposed for 2012 Presidents Phil Ronayne, Christy Rock. Chairman Mike Cooney, Vice Chairman Liam Flynn, Secretary Fergal Kelly, Assistant Secretary Colin Bawle, Treasurer David Mc Cormack, Assistant Treasurer Brendan Murtagh, PRO Albert Fallon, Registrar Tommy Flynn, Co Board Delegates Mikey Farrell Simon Daly, Convention Delegates Mikey Farrell Simon Daly plus one other to be appointed, players representative James Kenny, Executive Committee Paddy Diffley, Jim Kenny, Seamus Lennon, Wayne Kelly, John Ryan, Eddie Walshe. Apologies to Ollie Kelly and John Egan who inadvertently did not receive their nomination forms for the recent AGM. These were prepared to be sent out but were misplaced so sincere apologies to those and anyone else who might not have received theirs. Membership fees for the comming year have been set at €20 for ordinary and player membership and €10 for students which can be paid to Tommy Flynn the new Registrar

Fund Raiser
The club announced a fundraiser set for Mullingar Dog Track on sat march 10th with tickets soon to be on sale at €20. Teams will be set up and hopefully members will do their best to ensure the success of same

Final Lotto Draw 2011
Our final lotto draw of 2011 took place in Kiernans on mon dec 21st. Numbers drawn were 7,11,23,31. no jackpot winner. The following won the various other prizes on offer 1. €30 Mc Cormack Children Drynan 2.€30 Mick Moughty Terlicken 3.€30 Cahal And Aishlinn Lennon c/o Canal Turn 4.€30 Liz Mc Grath Keenagh 5.1/2 Pallet wood briquettes Angela Walshe Nain St. 6.1/2 pallet wood briquettes Michael Carey Creevaghbeg. 7.Aynsley Fruit Bowl Katie O Connor Milltown 8. Fruit Bowl Thomas Dennigan Ballymahon Vocational School 9.Tea Set Ann Mc Cormack Drynan 10.Courvoiser Brandy set John Ryan Creevaghbeg 11. Bottle wine Kate Connolly Rathmore 12.Bottle Wine Danny Maher St Matthews Park Many thanks to one and all for continued success of draw and thanks to those who donated spot prizes. Particularly thanks to Emmet Finn Brian Mollihan Angela and Eddie Walshe for their donations and thanks to Mike Cooney who suppled sandwiches for the night.

The 2012 lotto season kicks off on sun Jan 8th with rhe draw reverting to sun evenings with the initial one taking place In P Wards at 8pm so promoters please note change of date and change of time

The Club offer sincere congratulations to Emmet Finn On opening his Filling Station and shop and wiis him well.

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11/01/12
Lotto draw results 8-1-2012
We had our first draw of 2012 on sun in p wards pub on main st. There was no jackpot winner with the following winning the prizes on offer. 1.€30 Martin Derwin Keenagh 2.€30Rose Higgins Cloncallow. 3.€20 dog night ticket Caroline Coffey c/o P Egan 4. €20 dog night ticket Maura Daly Drynan 5.Jenny Cooney Mostrim Road. Many thanks to all for the continued support of the draw and thanks to Paddy Ward and Raymond Tiernan for thier hospitality in allowing us hold our draw on their premises. Next sunday we are holding our draw in Skelly's main st at 9pm sharp. The draw organiser will be in skelly's from 8-30 onwards so it should be possible to have it at 9pm if all committee members give a hand and pull their weight a little more it should be possible.

Training for the new year begins on the first weekend in Feb so hopefully a new begining will start on the first weekend in feb. Mark it in on your diary please.

O'Byrne Cup
Longford commenced their campaign with a slender one point win over Athlone IT 0-13 TO 1-9 on Sunday last in Leo Casey park so they now have a home a home game v DCU on sunday next. Venue is not confirmed as yet, Kevin Diffley enjoyed some action and contributed well to the success on the day

Membership
Membership fee €20 for ordinary and player membership and €10 for student membership to be paid immediately to Registrar Tommy Flynn

Sympathy is extended to the Flynn family on the death of their aunt and also to John Ryan on the death of his aunt in England

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18/01/12
Lotto Draw 15-1-2012
There was no Jackpot winner of lotto draw 15-1-2012 held in Skellys. The following won €30 each. 1. Elizabet Lennon Corlea Kenagh. 2.Tom Parker Killare Mullingar. 3x€20 dognight ticket for sat march 10th 1.Laura Beatty Carnmore Galway. 2.Martin Skelly Newtowncashel. 3.Philip Egan Leo Casey Terrace. Many thanks to all for the continued success of the draw. Next sunday nights draw will take place in Cooneys Hotel at 9pm. Many thanks to all our promoters for their cooperation with changing the draw to a sunday night and also to the much earlier time of 9pm.

Dog night Sat March 19th Mullingar Dog Track
Tickets are now on sale for our upcoming night at the dogs on Saturday March 10th and at €20 represents good value and a guaranteed good night out which includes entry, race card and a chance to win €1500. There will also be a free bus on the night which would need to be booked with the ticket seller. Team Leaders are Mike Cooney, Paddy Diffley, Liam Flynn, Fergal Kelly, Mikey Farrell, Albert Fallon, John Ryan.

Membership Due
Membership Fees €20ordinary and €10 students must now be paid to registrar Tommy Flynn as soon as possible please

Thanks to Stewards
Many thanks to the stewards for their cooperation and work on Sunday last for the OByrne Cup quarter final in Leo Casey Park for Longford v D.C.U. whick Longford lost on a 2-11 to 0-12 scoreline

Training for the new year will soon commence and players are reminded to start getting some work in before the real work begins

Club Meeting
There will be a very important club meeting on Thur night next at 8pm in the Clubhouse and all executive members are requested to attend

Finally sympathy to all who have been bereaved in the past week particularly Mary Grehan Athlone Rd on the death of her mother recently in Roscommon and to the Keenan family Tang on their bereavements this week end

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25/01/12
Lotto Draw 22-1-2012
€11,000 Jackpot was not won when the draw was held in Conney's hotel on sun evening last with the numbers drawn 12-14-26-30. next Sunday's draw will be held in Murray's lounge at Pm. The organizer will be in attendance from 8-30 onwards so your cooperation is essential if we can proceed with the draw at 9pm. The following won the additional prizes on offer.€30 Cris Cox Darogue . €30 Jackie Hannafin St Matthews Park. The 3 x Dog night raffle tickets worth €20 each with a chance to win the main prize €1500 were Linda Lennon Tang, Ciaran Moughty Parkside, Phil Fallon Drynan. Many thanks to all for the your support, . I am urging each seller to try and sell an extra half book this comming week to boost the draw.

Training Strength and Conditioning Training began on Sat last and will continue on Friday next at 8-30. Players are asked to make themselves available as it seems some have wintered well and maybe too well. The talking is over so let the action begin.

Fundraiser Dog Night
We are asking for the parish support for dog night at Mullingar Racetrack on Sat Mar 10th. Tickets are priced at €20 which entitles you to entry a race-card and a chance to Win €1500. A bus will leave from Bank of Ireland at 6-45 on the night and return after the last race at approx 10-30. It is important that the bus is booked and tickets for same will be available as their will be only one 53 seater free

Pitch and clubhouse
Please note that anyone senior underage ladies or outsiders must book the pitch or clubhouse to avoid confusion or disappointment. Contact persons are Seamus Lennon Mostrim Rd or Albert Fallon Drynan. Trespassers please note the gaa pitch and surroundings are private property so if you are not a member at training or at a match you simply should not be hanging around. Action will be taken against any unlawful entry . We are warning people to keep out unless you have a reason to be inside and this is necessary due to the amount of vandalism of late. your cooperation and support is requested. Recently the tractor was badly recked just for kicks.

No Dogs allowed except guide dogs
Some people seem to think that this is over the top but tell that to players if and when they fall on the handy work of the said dogs. This is very much a health and safety issue and we ask offenders to take note. It is not the personal crusade of an individual or individuals we have been asked by our health and safety people.

Longford Race day at Punchestown in late April
This eagerly awaited race day takes place again this year and we will again be organizing a table. The fee again this year will probably €100 and anyone from the area are asked to contact Mikey Farrell or Albert Fallon if they intend to go. all would be very welcome

Trevor Smullen Appointment
All at the club regret the loss of Trevor Smullen due to his appointment as Clonguish trainer but sincerely wish him the very best of luck. Trevor is one of the best at his job and it is certainly clonguish's gain and our loss. We will watch your progress with interest

Sympathy of the club is extended to the Dawson family and the Granard Club due to the tragic loss and death of their young official and his loss to his wife Orla and young family

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01/02/12
weekly lotto draw
The numbers drawn in last sunday nights draw were 3-13-18-32 and nobody won the €11,000 jackpot with the following winning the minor prizes. €30 Ann Smyth Goldsmith Road Promoter john Ryan. €30 Attracta Sheehan Mostrim Road Promoter Albert Fallon 3x €20 dognight ticket for March 10th with a chance to win €1,500 on the night were 1, Bridget Mc Gee c/o Tumblin Tots 2,Kathleen Lennon c/o Eddie Walsh, 3.Cathal Nally Terlicken. Thanks to all for the continued success of the draw. Next weeks lotto will be held in Mc Cormacks The Pigeons. at 9pm. Meet in Cooneys at 8-30 prior to going out

Dog night March 10th
Tickets are selling well for our proposed dognight at Mullingar dog track on Sat Mar 10th. Tickets cost €20 and entitle you to entry on the night a race card and a chance to win the main prize of €1,500 A bus is been organised but muct be prebooked in order to guarantee a seat.

Memberhip
Membership fees €20 ordinary for all platers and€10 for students and general €20. Please pay to Registrar Tommy Flynn as soon as possible.

Training
Training officially commences on this friday and all are encouraged to turn out. All are welcome and we need some level of committment is now required to be able to make some planning for the coming year

Minor AGM
Annual Meeting of Ballymahon/ Forgney Minor club next mon at the clubhouse at 7-30 on mon Feb 6th. all coaches and anyone involved with underage teams and all parents and all with an interest in helping out with the underage sector plese come along

Underage coaching
Following a very successful meeting with all underage personnel a coaching coarse has been organised for tues next feb 7 at 7-15 and again on the following tues night also at 7-15 in the Vocational School Gym. So hopefully we will have a large turnout

Anyone with any ideas or suggestions are welcome to make contact and can contact me the pro at fallonfamily@fastmail.fm

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08/02/12
Weekly Lotto Results
The lotto draw was held in the canal turn on sun last 5-2-2012, there was no jackpot winner with the following numbers been drawn 12-13-21-29 and the following won €30 each, Lily Fogarty Creggan Kildoon, Ray Mc Gann Corlea Keenagh. The following won a dog night ticket worth €20 with a chance to win €1,500 on the night John Egan Moyclose, Madelaine McCormack Shrule, Mary Ryan Keel. Many thanks to promoters and buyers for the continued success of the draw. Next week the draw takes place in McCormacks The Pigeons Tang . All promoters are asked to ensure tickets are returned to Cooneys Hotel before 9pm. We will them go out to have the draw with Seamus and his customers

Dog Night Sat March 10th
This eagerarly awaited night is now fast approcaching so sellers will need to up the pressure to ensure it is a success. The entire number of tickets have to be sold. If any one is availing of the free bus which will leave fron the Bank of Ireland at 6-45 approx on the night and return after the last race at approx 10-30 note tickets will be available for same so you must have one to be sure of a seat

Training
There was a good turn out for trainimg on both Friday night and again on sunday morning. Well done lads and keep up the good work. We have a challenge v St Aidans Ballyforan under lights in Ballyforan on Friday next so players are askrd to make their way to be there as near to 8 as is possible.

Membership deadline
Membership deadline is fast approaching and registrar Tommy Flynn is busy collecting same . It is good to see players making it their business to pay rather than the usual dragging that goes on year in year out. Fee ordinary and player €20 and €10 for students

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15/02/12
Weekly Lotto
There was no jackpot winner of €11000 with the draw held in the The Pigeons Tang on Sunday evening last. The following won €30 Rita Farrell Town €30 Brendan Owens Town. 3 x Dog night tickets €20 with a chance to win €1500 were Or la Farrell Ardagh ,Danny and Lorena c/o Tumblin Tots Margo Keegan Barry. Many thanks to one and all for the continued success of the draw. Next Sundays draw will take place in Maghera at 9-30 and promoters are asked to have tickets in cooneys hotel between 8-30 and 9.

Jackpot explanation
As most people now know we have capped our jackpot at €11,000 and each week that it is not won we add €100 to a second jackpot which now stands at €3,200 which will be the starting jackpot if the current jackpot is won next week

Managements teams finalized
The following managements teams were put in place and formally ratified at a club meeting on Tuesday Feb 7th Senior Eamonn Mahon, Willie Forbes, Alan Hudson. Reserve team Eamonn Mahon, Aidan Finn, Eddie Walshe. U -21 Eamonn Mahon Alan Hudson And James Farrell. We had two games at the weekend . On Friday we travel led to Ballyforan to play St Aidan's and on Sunday we had Kalila's Gaels as visitors. We were very ring rusty which means we lost both games but useful none the less

Best wishes are extended to team manager Eamonn Mahon who is currently hospitalized and we wish him a speedy recovery to full health

Dog night
Our dog night is now fast approaching and ticket sellers are requested to put a big effort in over the next few weeks. 720 tickets have to be sold to cover the various combinations. Team leaders are responsible for 100 tickets for each of their teams. There is a ticket meeting in wed Feb 15th at 10 pm in Flanagan suite Cooneys Hotel and all ticket sellers are requested to attend and to account for their tickets

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