There was no winner of last weeks Club Lotto. The numbers drawn were 7, 23, 24, 28 and the bonus number was 3. Next week’s Jackpot prize will be €8,800 so make sure to get a ticket from the usual promotors.
AIDAN FOGARTY TO STAY AT THE HELM
Great news for O’Loughlin Gaels as Aidan Fogarty commits to managing the Senior Team for the 2017 season. Aidan steered the club to another Senior Hurling Championship in 2016 building on his success with teams at the club over the last number of years. Nigel Skehan and Michael Holohan will both stay on as team selectors and they will be joined this year by Sean Tyrrell and Maurice Nolan. Michael Comerford remains as the teams Fitness Trainer. Last years selector Derek Shelly has stepped down from his role and O'Loughlin Gaels GAA would like extend its gratitude for the time and committment Derek put in during the successful 2016 season. We wish Aidan and the team all the very best for the coming season. Lovely hurling.
JUVENILE REGISTRATION 2017 FEB 10th
If you have an address in St. Johns Parish then O’Loughlin Gaels GAA is the club for you. With facilities the envy of so many only a stones throw from Nowlan Park you can’t go wrong joining the club that is home to the current Senior Hurling County Champions. Groundsman Eddie Maher and his team have been busy with pitch maintenance throughout the off season so that every square inch of the facilities are pristine for the return of our young Gaels… and the welcoming of new Gaels. The juvenile section is stocking up the equipment store and on Friday February the 10th at 7.00pm all boys and girls u6 to u12 from St. John’s Parish are invited to the club to register their intent for the season ahead with O’Loughlin Gaels GAA & Camogie Clubs. Full details are on the website and the club’s social media pages. There will be an opportunity to get photographs with the Tom Walsh Cup that the seniors hurlers collected after their County Final win, and no doubt aspire to do the same when they complete the new Player Pathway that the club have carefully tailored for its juvenile players. Keep the date free and keep a close eye on the website and here for more details.
Join O’Loughlin Gaels GAA & Camogie Clubs providing Gaelic Sporting and Community Activities for Families of St. Johns Parish and the best parts of Kilkenny City! Check out the clubs Facebook page and website for more details.
MACDONAGH JUNCTION SHOPPING CENTRE SPONSORS
MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre have signed up for their 10th year of Sponsorship of O’Loughlin Gaels Juvenile Teams. Everyone at St. Johns Park thanks them for their continued support and we are all looking forward to a bumper 2017 for all concerned.
YOUNG PLAYER PATHWAY
The new O’Loughlin Gaels Young Player Pathway will be launched over the next couple of weeks in time for the 2017 season. Packed full of drills, skill challenges and tips for players, mentors and parents this is a fine publication put together by our very dedicated team. It will be posted on-line on the club’s website for ALL to use so make sure to look it up and download what you need.
ON-LINE CLUB SHOP
The On-line Club Shop can provide you with everything you need for the big day. It’s well stocked with all your essentials in your favourite club’s colours. Training tops, jerseys, jackets, beanies ..they’re all there just log on to the club website and hit the image to bring you into the shop AND your favourite club will also benefit with every sale.
https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/o-loughlin-gaels-gaa.html
BOOKINGS FOR OCCASIONS
O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club boasts the best club facilities in the city. With plenty of free parking, Kitchen, bar & Lounge facilities available it can cater for all your party needs. Contact Paddy on 086 1298329 to book your special occasion- christening, communion and confirmations, birthdays and anniversaries.. special wedding guests gatherings ..or any group occasion you require. The large hall is available for larger community occasions and the space outside is secure and safe for all the family.
ANNUAL ST. JOHNS PARISH SOCIAL
The Annual Parish Social takes place in Langton House Hotel on Sunday,
29th January, commencing at 8.30 pm.
Tickets will be on sale next weekend at €10 each, which includes Dinner followed by Music and Dancing.
Tickets can be purchased from any member of the Pastoral Council, or at the Sacristy, or at the Parish office
JOHNSWELL BADMINTON CLUB
Johnswell Badminton club will hold their annual Table Quiz on Friday Jan 27th at 8.30pm in the Local Community Hall. Teams of 4 with plenty of prizes on offer for winners and runners up. On the night too will be the Leinster and All-Ireland Grade 1 Club Championship Winning Cups that the club won in 2016. Nice one!.
O’Loughlin Gaels GAA 2017 Calendars can be purchased from Kearns Butchers in Ballybought Street for only €5 each. These are nicely produces by our Juvenile players as part of their Transition Year Enterprise Project at CBS Kilkenny and will look good at home or at work…especially if your work colleagues are from a rival club!!!
FITNESS CLASSES
Fitness Classes in Johnswell Hall on Tuesdays at 8.30pm for all levels . Qualified Instructor.
ST. JOHN NOTES
If you want your community activity or event included in these notes and on the Notice Board on the O’Loughlin Gaels GAA website please forward details on or before Sunday of each week to pro.oloughlingaels.kilkenny@gaa.ie