Nenagh Éire Óg Notes 3rd May 2022
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Local News, Sport, Sport / Club Notes
Juniors
Our Junior As lost out to Roscrea last Fri evening in Round 4 of the League on a scoreline of 2 - 20 to 1 - 13 with Stevie Hallinan getting the goal. The final group game is against Borrisoleigh on Fri evening next at 7pm in MacDonagh Park - a win is needed here to qualify for the final.
Our Junior Bs had a bye in Round 3 last weekend and are due to play Kiladangan on Sat evening next at 5pm in Puckane.
Senior
Our seniors were defeated by Borrisoleigh last Tuesday night in Round 4 of the Co League. Their final game in the league is against JK Brackens on Sunday 15th May.
National Club Draw
We are currently selling tickets for the national Clubs Draw. This is a One Club Fundraiser and tickets at €10 each are available from the Senior, Juvenile and Camogie Club Officers and Committee members. Please note that tickets should be returned to Catherine McTiernan by Friday week, 13th May.
Lotto
Our lotto jackpot was €9,900 this week. Our lotto can be played either online - the link is available on our social media sites or by contacting any Committee member to join up for one or multiple draws.
Membership
Membership for 2022 is now due and can be paid through Foireann.ie. Any queries on this please contact Enda Long at 087 221 3954. Membership can also be paid to Enda Long or any Committee member. With games now resumed for all groups, players should ensure that their membership is up to date.
Darkness Into Light
Darkness into Light has asked Nenagh Éire Óg members/supporters to volunteer as stewards for their annual walk. If you can help and be at the Scout's Hall at 3.45am on this Saturday morning, May 7th, please text 086 0855165 and we will pass on your details.
Nenagh Éire Óg New Hurling Wall & Astro Facility Official Opening.
We had a fantastic afternoon welcoming G.A.A President Larry McCarthy to McDonagh Park on Monday last to officially open our new club hurling facility & unveil the patrons jigsaw. This was a fun filled day for families and friends of Nenagh Éire Óg. Thanks to all the committee and hard working members of the club who pulled together to make the day such a success and enjoyable for all.
Sponsorship of First Aid Equipment
Nenagh Éire Óg Juvenile club have received sponsorship of new first aid kits for each age group. The Juvenile club sincerely thank Bláithín & Pierce Finn of Ryan's pharmacy Nenagh for their kind gesture in sponsoring the first aid kits for the various groups, the juvenile club coaches are delighted with the new first aid bags.
Under 7
Our Under 7 boys continue to train every Saturday morning from 10-11am. It's great to see such an improvement from all the boys in a short space of time! Training has moved to the outside field for the summer. We always like to see new faces so any boys born in the years 2015/16 please come along on Saturday mornings from 10-11am.
For further information please contact Alan on 087-7518789.
Under 9
The boys travelled to Drom for a blitz last Saturday morning and played really well, it was a very enjoyable morning for all the boys and families.
Normally Under 9 hurling training continues on Saturday mornings at 10am however, on Saturday next there will be no training due to the large number of boys making First Holy Communion. We wish the boys the best of luck with their big occasion and hope they have a fabulous day. Football training on Wednesday evenings from 6-7 p.m on the outside field. New boys born in 2013 and 2014 are always welcome to join. Contact Cathal on 086 080 6460 or the club social media sites with any queries.
Under 11
The three Under 11 teams played two Ballina teams and Burgess on Friday evening & Saturday morning last in football. All games were very competitive and the boys are really progressing with every game.
New players born in 2011 and 2012 are welcome to come along and give it a try. Contact 0874086439 for more details. training takes place every Tuesday - hurling, 6 - 7pm & Friday - football, 6 to 7pm.
Please encourage any boys that would like to start football to come along Friday.
Under 13
The Under 13 A's beat Ballina in Ballina to reach the north football final which will be played in Kilcolman on Thursday evening at 6.45. The C team lost to Moneygall in their semi final last week despite putting in a really strong second half. Best of luck to the A team on Thursday evening in their final, all support welcome.
Training on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings unless we have a match.
Under 15
Our Under 15 footballers competed in Feile Peil last weekend and performed really well. The boys had a good win in the football championship on Thursday night last against Moneygall.
Congratulations to Jake and Callum who represented their county v Kilkenny in the Arrabawn cup during the week.
The panel and management send every good wish to Walter for Tuesday.
Training for this group continues on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m and on Thursday evenings at 6pm.
Under 17
Our Under 17 group opened their hurling league on Monday April 25th v Holycross in Nenagh with a win.
U17/19 training continues every Monday and Wednesday at 6.50 pm.
Photos attached:
1. Nenagh Éire Óg Juvenile Club were delighted to receive new Care Plus First Aid Kits for each of the underage groups. Sincere thanks to the Finn Family of Ryans Pharmacy Nenagh for their generous sponsorship of the new kits.
Pictured is Pierce Finn Snr. & Pierce Finn Jnr. presenting the First Aid kits to coaches Alan Kelly of our Under 7 boys, Cathal Farrell of our Under 9 boys, Kevin Connolly of our Under 15 boys and Niall Cahill of our Under 11 boys & Juvenile Club Chairperson.
2. Molly Hynes receiving her prize from our recent Guess the Score competition.
