There was no winner of last weeks Club Lotto. The numbers drawn were 2, 9, 10, 14 and the bonus number was 11. Next week’s Jackpot prize will be €17,200 so make sure to get a ticket from the usual promotors. Tickets only €2 available from the bar http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/lotto
FÉILE 17 WELCOME PARTY
On Friday evening O’Loughlin Gaels will welcome and host clubs for this year’s FÉILE na nGael. The hurlers host Sarsfields GAA of Cork and the Camogie Club will look after the Girls of Raharney of Westmeath. John’s Park will hold 27 games in total over the 3 day event including 8 on Friday evening starting at 4pm. Later in the Clubhouse O’Loughlin Gaels extends a welcome to ALL participating clubs’ supporters in and around the City to join them in a social gathering. Musical entertainment by The Blue Masseys and a chance for all clubs to mingle in one location and swap details of their clubs and contacts while looking forward to a super festival of hurling & camogie
FÉILE 17 – O’LOUGHLINS TO HOST SARSFIELDS, CORK
June16th, 17th and 18th will see St. John's Park burst at the seams with activity during this monumental GAA weekend. O'Loughlin Gaels GAA & Camogie Clubs are getting ready and you are all invited to be part of the whole Féile experience. With over 27 fixtures at the club scheduled hundreds of players, supporters and GAA pundits will pass through our gates and all will benefit from a St. John's Park welcome. The plans are being made and preparations are in action as we look forward to a great weekend. With St. John's Park just a puck of a sliotar away from Nowlan Park every Féile participant is welcome to visit and see where the Kilkenny Senior Hurling County Champions keep the Tom Walsh Cup. #Feile2017 John West Ireland
We extend a very warm welcome and a Céad Míle Fáilte to the teams hosted by O'Loughlin Gaels - Sarsfield GAA - Champions of Cork and Raharney Camogie Club the Westmeath Champions. We also welcome the other two group teams Mt Leinster Rangers of Carlow and Tipperary Féile Champions Dúrlas Óg.
YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!
WE NEED YOUR SANDWICHES/HOME BAKING PLUS 2 HOURS OF YOUR TIME
(CONTACT JOAN 086 8122000)
O’LOUGHLINS ARE HOSTING SARSFIELDS (CORK) AND RATHARNEY (WESTMEATH)
+ ACCOMMODATING 27 GAMES FOR FÉILE ON JUNE 16th - 18th
That's.....
3,000 TEAS AND COFFEES
2,000 SANDWICHES
1,000 PLAYERS
200 MENTORS
BUCKETS OF SUPPORTERS
88 UMPIRES AND REFEREES
60 STEWARDS
27 MATCHES
1 KITCHEN
JUVENILE TRAINING
Please note that Juvenile Training time are moved to St. Kieran’s College on Thursday evening and Sunday morning to accommodate Feile activities at St. John’s Park. Juvenile training takes place every Sunday morning at 10.30am, Thursday evening at 6.30pm and players can join up any of these days. Camogie Juvenile Training continues every Saturday morning at 10.30am and at all times parents can enjoy a tea or coffee and a chat in the kitchen.
Check out http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/juvenile-teams.html for more details
HURLING NEWS
Disappointingly Kilkenny crashed out of the Leinster Hurling Championship to a deserving Wexford side. Paddy Deegan made his Championship debut for the cats and put up a solid performance for the cats. Well done to Paddy too who had the honour of Captaining the cats on this occasion.
http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/senior-mens-news
RACE NIGHT
The annual O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Race Night will take place this year on Friday July 14th at Kilkenny Dog Track. Always a special occasion but a vital one to keep the club in working order. It’s a costly business providing all that enjoyment for our members but well worth it’s while. Your support is always greatly appreciated. Over the coming weeks sellers and players will be on the roads of St. John’s Parish in search of your support. Support your local club and community.
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
O’LOUGHLIN’S GAA SUMER CAMP
It’s the Biggest and Best GAA Club Summer Camp going and you’re blessed that it’s your club O’Loughlin Gaels GAA are running it!!. All juveniles are currently getting details from their mentors. It runs for two weeks from July 31st to Aug 4th & Aug 8th to Aug 12th. Camp runs from 10am to 2.30pm each day and costs just €60 for one week or €85 for two. It includes all GAA related activities – hurling, camogie, Gaelic football and handball and accesses all the club’s facilities. It is run by the best qualified GAA coaches and there will also be appearances by some of the top-intercounty players from the GAA and camogie world. The camp also includes a quality sports pack. So sign up for this fun filled all inclusive Summer Camp for players aged 5-13 years. Contact Niall – 086 3581771
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.
U6 Players off the Week
The recipients of the u6 Players of the Week #16 are Max Rochford, Darragh O’Callaghan, Daniel Comerford and Evan Wall – all mighty young men!
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
Knitters meet 5-7 on Tuesdays, phone/tablet help from 2-3 on Wednesdays.
New members always welcome in any of our groups
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