On Thursday December 20, 2001 the second of the Membership Draws
for 2001 was held. First prize of £300 went to Eugene Leonard, Banada.
Runners up were Dennis Gavigan, Clooneen, John O’Mahoney, Ballaghadereen,
and Jimmy Deehan, Loch Talt. Consolation prizes of £50 were won by
Ben Walsh, New York, Milo Maye, Aclare, Patsy McVeigh, Annagh, Padraig
Marren, Toberroddy, PJ Gallagher, Stonepark, Michael Carty, San Francisco,
Michael Coneeley, Cloonadiveen, Mickey Rochford, Loch Talt, Michael Gallagher,
Aclare and Enda Gallagher, Clooncagh.
Once again THANK YOU to all who supported this draw to further promote
Gaelic games in the parish. Euro subscriptions will be on sale for
the 2002 Draws in the coming weeks.
The club would like to wish all our friends and supporters a safe
and happy holiday season.
17/12/01
A very successful Race Night was held on Friday last in Joe Dan's Pub Drumartin. Many thanks to the organisers of the races and especially Michael Marren, Joe Quinn, Marian O’Hara and Austin Walsh.
The second of our Annual Draws for 2001 will be held on Thursday December 20th in Joe Dan' s Pub. Prizes totalling £1250 will be drawn on the night. Your support would be appreciated.
The year in review newsletter will be available in local outlets on December 20th.
Volunteers are needed to help at Bingo on Tuesday evenings at 8:30pm in Banada Abbey Hall. Anyone interested in lending a hand can see any club officer.
10/12/01
A Race Night will be held on Friday December 14th in Joe Dan's Pub Drummartin. A feature of the night will be the presentation of the senior League medals. Come along and meet the team and enjoy a night at the races. Horses cost £10 and cards are available from Austin Walsh and Club Officers.
Congratulations to senior player Fintan Kennedy who recently became engaged to Miss Geraldine Barry. The club wish them every success
Congratulations to Eastern Harps on winning the under 21 title last weekend.
03/12/01
The senior team had a 3 point win over neighbours Curry in the League final played in Tubbercurry on Sunday lastto retain the title won last year. Forced to line out without Fintan Kennedy, Patrick Egan, and Con O'Meara, the team was also dealt a severe blow in the first few minutes with the loss of forward Shane Dunne. However management was able to avail of the services of Eamonn Walsh who put his mark on the game by contributing 2 points. Though trailing throughout the first half, the team took the lead 10 minutes into the second half and never gave up until the final whistle. The final score was Tourlestrane 0 - 12 Curry 1-06.
The club would like to wish Shane Dunne a speedy recovery from the shoulder injury, which will force him out of action for a number of months.
The club would like to extend the very best of luck to Neil Egan and Tony Carty who have stepped down as senior team management . The team has won 3 Championships and 2 League tiles during this tenure and the club are very grateful for their contributions over the last 8 years.
A speedy recovery is wished to James Goldrick NT who is recovering after a short spell in hospital.
Deepest sympathy is extended to Canon Christopher McLoughlin, Tourlestrane on the recent death of his brother John T. McLoughlin Ballina recently.