CLUB LOTTO  -
There was no winner of this weeks club lotto. The numbers drawn were 5, 9, 18, 24 and the bonus number was 20,  Next week's top prize will be €7,200. If you want to be a winner you need to buy a ticket...just €2 from the bar and any promotors. Thank you for your continued support http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/lotto
 
 
FEILE GROUP WINNERS
Paddy Grace Tournament. U14s qualify for Semi-Finals. A sunny St. John's Park hosted Group C
 matches between O'Loughlin Gaels , Graigue Ballycallan and Galmoy/Windgap where O'Loughlins prevailed as group winner on score difference after drawn with Graigue Ballycallan and coming out winners in their second game. Credit to all young lads today for producing 3 very entertaining games ..and credit too to groundsman Eddie Maher having the pitches in such great condition after weeks of inclement weather. Semi-Finals are schedued for Friday morning when O'Loughlin GAels will face Gowran out in the Kells road.. Lovely hurling.
 
                 
PLAYERS NEWS
 
Well done to Eoin O’Shea, Conor Kelly, Dacel Fwamba and Jamie Young who helped St. KIerans college to another Colleges All-Ireland Final to be played in Thurles on March 31st . We wish them the very best of luck.  Best of luck to Paddy Deegan also who will help Kilkenny in their bid to overcome Wexford next Saturday and get to this years League Final. And Finally..well done to our newest Gaels Cillian Brett, Jack Scanlon, Conor Ryan and John Conway who were the first recipients of this years u6 Players of The Week awards.  Well done all.
 
 
EASTER CAMP
 
Easter camp is well underway as almost 120 young Gaels hone their skills under the tuition of top coaches from Monday to Friday this week. It will run until March 30th from 10am to 2:30pm each day. Reports are good from our young stars so far..all saying their loving it!!  Lovely hurling.
 
O’Loughlin Gaels Match Fixtures
 
Please keep posted on all match fixtures by watching the club’s website and social media pages.  All support to all games is greatly appreciated by the players and volunteers who put in a huge amount of work each week.
 
BILLY LEAHY DIFFIBRILLATORS
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O' Loughlin Gaels GAA Club is proud to host the official unveiling of the Billy Leahy Memorial Defibrillators in our clubhouse on Friday 6th April at 11am. Our involvement with this project means the O' Loughlin Gaels Club is once more to the forefront of community activities. The unveiling of the life saving equipment will be performed by Club Chairman Brian Murphy. All members and friends of O'Loughlin Gaels, of Billy Leahy, and members of the local community are encouraged and welcome to attend.
Lovely Hurling


EGG-HUNT EGGSTRAVAGAANZA
 
It's back!. O'Loughling Gaels GAA & O'Loughlin Gaels Camogie Club will host a Juvenile Players Blitz with Easter Egg Hunt, BBQ & Raffle on this Saturday March 31st. Last year's event was eggstraordinary...with dozens of young Gaels scrambling to find their prize. Tickets can be poached from team mentors at any juvenile training or from the bar for just €10. All proceeds to O'Loughlin Gaels GAA & Camogie Juvenile Seggtions
 
SCRAP METAL
 
O'Loughlin Gaels GAA will again be taking scrap metal for recycling. Anyone who has any metal they want to get rid of can contact any of the numbers below. 
Coleman Loughnane - 086 331 2944
Eddie Maher - 087 291 0569
Sean Hogan - 087 288 8896
Luke Roche - 086 251 1994
 
O’LOUGHLIN GAELS SHOP –
Get ready for the new season..shorts & socks available on line. The On-line Club Shop can provide you with everything you need for the coming season. 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
 
PLAYER REGISTRATION
All Players - registration must be completed by March 31st. Please make sure your annual membership is paid up by this date. All details are on the club’s website and membership can be paid at the bar any evening.
 
BOOKINGS FOR OCCASIONS
O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club boasts the best club facilities for its 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. 

​CLUB LOTTO  - 
There was no winner of this weeks club lotto. The numbers drawn were 5, 13, 17, 22 and the bonus number was 11,  Next week's top prize will be €6,800. If you want to be a winner you need to buy a ticket...just €2 from the bar and any promotors. Thank you for your continued support http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/lotto
 
 
SENIORS WIN
O'Loughlin Gaels 0-19 to 2-10 Mullinavat
Another fine win for our seniors at Heywood last weekend gives them two from two in this competition starting the season off nicely. Next weekend the Juniors get their season going with a league match against Dicksboro in Palmerstown.  All support will be greatly appreciated.
 
                 
PLAYERS NEWS
 
Well done to Paddy Deegan who helped Kilkenny advance to the Semi Final Stages of the National League with a win over Offaly on Monday in Tullamore. It wasn’t such a fortunate day for twelve of our young Gaels as CBS Kilkenny fell short in their bid to reach this years Colleges All-Ireland final.  It was great to have so many represented and then later today (Wednesday five more O’Loughlin Gaels will represent their school when St. Kieran’s College take on Ard Scoil Ris in the other semi-final. Best of luck to Eoin, Owen, Dacel, Jamie & Conor.  
 
EASTER CAMP
 
After the few snow days the Children got an early taster of what Its going to be like to be at home all day during the Easter Holidays.  If you’re looking for something for them to do O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Easter Camp has you covered . Starting on March 26th it will run until March 30th from 10am to 2:30pm each day. Lots of Gaelic Games activity and there’s a small GAA Pack included. Rates are great value as always with a single child costing €50, 2 family members €75, and just €100 for 3 family members. For details and bookings contact Mark Bergin 087 2995892 or Stephen Murphy 085 7181325.
Or simply log onto http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/notice-board/easter-summer-camp-march-26th-30th and download the application form. Lovely hurling.
 
O’Loughlin Gaels Match Fixtures
 
Please keep posted on all match fixtures by watching the club’s website and social media pages.  All support to all games is greatly appreciated by the players and volunteers who put in a huge amount of work each week.
 
U14s FEILE SCHEDULE
The first group matches of the Paddy Grace Tournament are re-scheduled to Sunday morning at St.John’s Park. Our boys will face Graigue Ballycallan and Galmoy/Windgap in their group matches. Full details of fixtures will be posted on Kilkennygaa.ie
Please support the lads.
 
 
EGG-HUNT EGGSTRAVAGAANZA
 
It's back!. O'Loughling Gaels GAA & O'Loughlin Gaels Camogie Club will host a Juvenile Players Blitz with Easter Egg Hunt, BBQ & Raffle on March 31st. Last year's event was eggstraordinary...with dozens of young Gaels scrambling to find their prize. Tickets can be poached from team mentors at any juvenile training or from the bar for just €10. All proceeds to O'Loughlin Gaels GAA & Camogie Juvenile Seggtions

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SCRAP METAL
 
O'Loughlin Gaels GAA will again be taking scrap metal for recycling. Anyone who has any metal they want to get rid of can contact any of the numbers below. 
Coleman Loughnane - 086 331 2944
Eddie Maher - 087 291 0569
Sean Hogan - 087 288 8896
Luke Roche - 086 251 1994
 
O’LOUGHLIN GAELS SHOP –
Get ready for the new season..shorts & socks available on line. The On-line Club Shop can provide you with everything you need for the coming season. 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
 
PLAYER REGISTRATION
All Players - registration must be completed by March 31st. Please make sure your annual membership is paid up by this date. All details are on the club’s website and membership can be paid at the bar any evening.
 
JOHNSWELL FAMILY BINGO
A family bingo night will be held at Johnswell Community Hall in aid of Johnswell National School on Friday at 7-30pm.  Your support would be greatly appreciated.       
 

ST. JOHN’S SNR GET BEHIND DWTS
St. John’s Senior School are very proud of their past pupil John Nolan who along with celebrity Deirdre O’Kane have reached the final of RTE’s Dancing with The Stars which is on this weekend.  They are looking for your help so text DEIRDRE to 53125 and help them win.
 
BOOKINGS FOR OCCASIONS
O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club boasts the best club facilities for its 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.
 
ST PATRICKS DAY PARADE
A big thanks to the dozens of Gaels who marched in this years St. Patricks Day Parade.  Always a favourite entry the O’Loughlin Gaels contingent did not disappoint and fair play to organiser Stephen McCormack for all the work he puts in. ​

CLUB LOTTO WINNER -
There was no winner of this weeks club lotto. The numbers drawn were 6, 18, 23, 24 and the bonus number was 2,  Next week's top prize will be €6,400. If you want to be a winner you need to buy a ticket...just €2 from the bar and any promotors. Thank you for your continued support http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/lotto
 
LOTTO WINNER COLLECTS

​Last week's winner Pat O'Brien collected his Club Lotto winners cheque from Club Chairman Brian Murphy. Pictured also from left is Pat's son Arron, promoter Gerry Buckley, Pat and Brian Murphy. Congratulation Pat...and thanks for your support. Lovely hurling
 
SENIORS START WELL
O'Loughlin Gaels 2-13 to 2-10 Mullinavat
First outing of the year produced a win on Friday evening at Carlow IT in the first round of the new St. Canices CU Snr Hurling League Div. 1. It may have been bitterly cold at Carlow IT but a very entertaining game had hurling supporters in good form and got Niall Bergin's charges off to a winning start for 2018. Next weekend sees the lads pitted against Erin’s Own in round 2 of the competition. That match is fixed for Canon Kearns Park on Saturday afternoon at 12:30pm but please keep a close on the club’s social media and website for any updates.  Lovely hurling.
 
MATCH PARKING
 
Thanks to all those who continue to volunteer for stewarding and other jobs around the club on big match days.  Your input is very much appreciated by all and ensures a safe and relaxing visit by supporters. Thank you.      
 
BIG DAYS FOR CLUB PLAYERS
 
Another great job done well by Paddy Deegan with Kilkenny at last weekends league win over Wexford. Paddy continues to have solid performances at corner back for the cats and hi hard work is earning him a regular place in Brian Cody’s plans. Keep it up Paddy.  Well done too to our young Gaels who successfully helped their schools negotiate the All-Ireland Qtr finals last weekend. Next weekend St KIerans College and CBS Kilkenny will compete in respective All-Ireland Semi-Finals for the opportunity to play each other in the final.  O’Loughin Gaels has plenty of representation on both teams and we wish them all well.
 
EASTER CAMP
 
After the few snow days the Children got an early taster of what Its going to be like to be at home all day during the Easter Holidays.  If you’re looking for something for them to do O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Easter Camp has you covered . Starting on March 26th it will run until March 30th from 10am to 2:30pm each day. Lots of Gaelic Games activity and there’s a small GAA Pack included. Rates are great value as always with a single child costing €50, 2 family members €75, and just €100 for 3 family members. For details and bookings contact Mark Bergin 087 2995892 or Stephen Murphy 085 7181325.
Or simply log onto http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/notice-board/easter-summer-camp-march-26th-30th and download the application form. Lovely hurling.
 
O’Loughlin Gaels Match Fixtures
 
Please keep posted on all match fixtures by watching the club’s website and social media pages.  All support to all games is greatly appreciated by the players and volunteers who put in a huge amount of work each week.
 
U14s FEILE SCHEDULE
The first group matches of the Paddy Grace Tournament are scheduled for Bank Holiday Monday. Our boys will face Graigue Ballycallan and Galmoy/Windgap in their group matches. Full details of fixtures will be posted on Kilkennygaa.ie
Please support the lads.
 
SCRAP METAL
 
O'Loughlin Gaels GAA will again be taking scrap metal for recycling. Anyone who has any metal they want to get rid of can contact any of the numbers below. 
Coleman Loughnane - 086 331 2944
Eddie Maher - 087 291 0569
Sean Hogan - 087 288 8896
Luke Roche - 086 251 1994
 
O’LOUGHLIN GAELS SHOP –
Get ready for the new season..shorts & socks available on line. The On-line Club Shop can provide you with everything you need for the coming season. 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
               
BOOKINGS FOR OCCASIONS
O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club boasts the best club facilities for its 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.
 

COMMUNITY 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!

​CLUB LOTTO WINNER -
Congratulations to Pat O’Brien of Garringreen who was last weeks winner of O’Loughlin Gaels Club Lotto. The numbers drawn were 9, 11, 19, 21 and the bonus number was 18,  Next week's top prize will be €6,000. If you want to be a winner too you need to buy a ticket...just €2 from the bar and any promotors. Thank you for your continued support http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/lotto
 
SNOW BRINGS OUT THE BEST
Although the snow brought great joy and entertainment throughout, It was also tough going for some people over the last number of days as the snow drifts etc paid havoc on services and day to day activities around St. John’s Parish.  A huge pulling together by the community insured that neighbours and friends were all looked after. Well done to everybody who checked in on elderly and alone friends , those who helped to clear access and help out neighbours to get through the cold spell.
 
MATCH PARKING
 
Next Sunday our friends from the Sunny South East will travel in their numbers for the Allianz Hurling League clash between Kilkenny & Wexford.  O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club will again be available for Parking and it’s facilities open for supporters. Please spread the word and volunteers as always will be appreciated.
                 
 
EASTER CAMP
 
After the few snow days the Children got an early taster of what Its going to be like to be at home all day during the Easter Holidays.  If you’re looking for something for them to do O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Easter Camp has you covered . Starting on March 26th it will run until March 30th from 10am to 2:30pm each day. Lots of Gaelic Games activity and there’s a small GAA Pack included. Rates are great value as always with a single child costing €50, 2 family members €75, and just €100 for 3 family members. For details and bookings contact Mark Bergin 087 2995892 or Stephen Murphy 085 7181325.
Or simply log onto http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/notice-board/easter-summer-camp-march-26th-30th and download the application form. Lovely hurling.
 
O’Loughlin Gaels Match Fixtures
 
Pleas keep posted on all match fixtures by watching the club’s website and social media pages.  All support to all games is greatly appreciated by the players and volunteers who put in a huge amount of work each week.
 
HURLING
Best of luck to all Gaels participating in next weekends games. There is plenty of representation from St. John’s parish when St. Kieran’s College and CBS Kilkenny take part in their respective All-Ireland Quarter Finals, and of course Paddy Deegan will be involved in the Kilkenny panel as they face Wexford in Nowlan Park in the Allianz hurling league. Good luck to all involved.
 
SCRAP METAL
 
O'Loughlin Gaels GAA will again be taking scrap metal for recycling. Anyone who has any metal they want to get rid of can contact any of the numbers below. 
Coleman Loughnane - 086 331 2944
Eddie Maher - 087 291 0569
Sean Hogan - 087 288 8896
Luke Roche - 086 251 1994
 
O’LOUGHLIN GAELS SHOP –
Get ready for the new season..shorts & socks available on line. The On-line Club Shop can provide you with everything you need for the coming season. 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
                                                                                                                            
 
BOOKINGS FOR OCCASIONS
O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club boasts the best club facilities for its 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.
 
LIBRARY NEWS
February is sign up month at the Library, Membership is free for all, just drop in and fill in a card or you can sign up online at www.kilkennylibrary.ie.
Check out our website for other events in other Branches at www.kilkennylibrary.ie
 St. Kieran’s College students will resume giving tips on phone/tablet use on Tues 20th at 12pm, feel free to come and get advice and help for same.
 We are currently running Basic Computer Classes in conjunction with ETB, class full at present but if you wish to book a space for next set you can ring us at 0567794174 or e-mail us at citylibrary@kilkennylibrary.ie
Knitters meet every Tues evening from 5-7pm, French Conversation group meet Fri 16th from 11-12.30pm and every second Friday after. New members are welcome in all groups.
 
COMMUNITY 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!