ST. JOHNS NOTES WEEKENDING JULY 30TH 2017

BREAK TIME AT O'LOUGHLINGAELS SUMMER CAMP 2017

​​CLUB LOTTO - €20,000
There was no winner of last weeks Club Lotto. The numbers drawn were 1, 2, 23, 26 and the bonus number was 6. Next  week’s Jackpot prize will be €20,000 so make sure to get a ticket from the usual promotors. Tickets only €2 available from the bar http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/lotto
 
 
KILKENNY MINORS

 
The very best wishes to five of the finest from St. John’s Parish & O’Loughlin Gaels GAA – Ben Maher, Mikey Butler, Jordan Molloy, Eoin O’Shea & Conor Heary who are all part of the Kilkenny Minor panel bidding to win a place in this years All-Ireland Hurling Final in September. The match throws in at 2pm on Sunday prior to the Tipp v Galway match.  We wish all involved in the Kilkenny team the best of luck.
 
LISDOWNEY 7’S
 
The u13 squad will look to continue their winning ways when they play their quarter final on Saturday v Moycarkey Borris of Tipperary in the Lisdowney 7’s Cup Competition.  Please support the boys and help drive them on to a well earned victory.

 
Please check out all of the weeks fixtures on the club’s website for updates. http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/latest-fixtures.html
 
Results: St. Canices [Kilkenny] Credit Union Byrne Cup Senior Hurling League
O'Loughlin Gaels 2-19 to 0-16 Bennettsbridge.
JJ Kavanagh & Sons Junior Hurling League
Tullaroan 1-16 to O’Loughlin Gaels 1-25
 
The Byrne Cup continues tonight Wednesday with a fixture versus Ballyhale in Ballyhale at 8pm and next Monday evening the North Junior A quarter final will take place with a tasty fixture versus James Stephens – throw in there is at 7pm in Plamerstown
Well done all ..Please continue to support all our teams.



O’LOUGHLIN’S GAA SUMER CAMP
 
The 10th annual O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Summer Camp boasted a contingent of over 200 strong that gathered on the steps in front of O'Loughlin Gaels GAA club on Monday before 10am in anticipation of two full weeks of GAA magic.
The night before reflected a mood of Christmas Eve as youngsters all around St. Parish tossed and turned to get that final sleep in so they could get up, grab their hurls and helmets and rush to St. John's Park. For one young Gael the wait was just too much and was first in at 8.30am.  DOC was already getting traffic management operations in full swing so was on hand to calm any anxiety before the scheduled throw in.
After a quick intro from Coordinator Niall Bergin the boys and girls were grouped with their club mentors for the day, made up of adult hurling and camogie players aided by their minor colleagues, and were out on the fields within minutes having the craic almighty!.

Some are finding the days too short as the time flies to 2.30pm each day but they leave happy knowing that at 10am the following morning it all kicks off again. ..and maybe they hope the 2017 Edition Jersey will be there waiting for them...we're all wondering what colour this years one will be!
Summer Camp continues until Aug 12th. Lovely Hurling
 
JUVENILE TEAMS
Never under estimate the power of going to watch our son or daughter train or play games…they thrive on it. As the juvenile games and training is in full swing please make every effort to support all young players and listen to everything they tell you about their experiences at O’Loughlin Gaels GAA. It’s a great facility to have and a wonderful source of enjoyment for all young players involved. Well done to all…keep up the good work.
 
O’LOUGHLIN GAELS GOLF CLASSIC
 
Please support this year's Golf Classic. Great prizes, great craic, great golf - Contact 087 2523198 for Tee times. The Classic take place at Kilkenny Golf Club on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th of August and is always a great couple of days. Please support
 
U12s CYCLE TO DINGLE
 
Over three days of the upcoming bank holiday weekend the u12 squad will Cycle to Kerry as part of their preparations for their hurling tour coming up in mid-August. The boys will get up on their bikes at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre from 12pm and cycle the distance to Kerry and back again to help raise funds for the club’s juvenile section. Sponsorship is €5 which includes entry to a grand raffle that includes a top prize of a Carbon Fibre racer worth €1000, a mid-range racer worth €500 and other great prizes sponsored by Halfords. The boys weekend of hurling includes a visit to Bruff Co. Limerick followed by an encounter with An Ghaeltacht on Friday evening and a blitz of hurling matches in Tralee on Saturday afternoon. We wish these lads the very best and ask for your support by dropping in to MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre on Saturday, Sunday & Monday afternoons.
 
 

​MARBLE CITY BOXING CLUB
 
Marble City Boxing Club are running atable quiz on Friday 11th August in the Orchard House Kilkenny at 8:30pm. All support would be appreciated by anyone that can put together a team. €20 for a team of 4 people. Spot prizes and finger food on the night. Anyone that is interested in entering a team can contact Mick Johnson on 0833956771, Richie Ruth on 0857144222 or Garry Kehoe on 0879328746. Please share and join in on what promises to be a great night
 
 
FRIDAY NIGHT DARTS
 
Darts takes every Friday night in O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Complex. All are welcome
 
 
THURSDAY POKER FROM 8.30PM
 
Enjoy some Poker every Thursday evening at the same venue. Registration from 8pm
 
 
BOOKINGS FOR OCCASIONS
O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club boasts the best club facilities for it’s members 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.
 
 
ON-LINE CLUB SHOP
The On-line Club Shop can provide you with everything you need for that 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. http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/shop.html
 
LIBRARY NEWS
Our knitters meet every Tues 5-7pm.
Our French Conversation group meet next Fri 11.00 to 12.30pm and every second Friday after.
New Members always welcome in any group.
 
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. It won’t get noticed if you don’t send notice!