St Patricks GAC Portaferry club notes - 22 May 2017

Monday 22nd May 2017

Lotto – numbers 5, 9, 11, 20. Consolation prize of £30 to Nuala McMullan. Next draw date 24/05/2017. Jackpot now £3750. Thanks for continued support, £1 to enter. Tickets can now be purchased at Peninsula Sports, Centra, Fiddlers Green and The Lep, as well as the usual collectors and usual outlets.

Fundamentals - Training continues on Friday nights at 6.15pm. Everyone welcome.

Upcoming Fixtures - Reserve Camogs at home to Ballygalget, 22/05/17 at 7.30pm. Reserve Hurlers home to Newry, 22/05/17 at 7.30pm. U16 Camogs at home to Aghaderg, 23/05/17 at 7.30pm. Senior Camogs away to Clonduff,24/05/17 at 7.30pm. U12 Hurlers at home to Warrenpoint, 25/05/17 at 7.30pm. U14 Hurlers away to Ballycran, 26/05/17 at 7.30pm. Senior Hurlers away to Glenariffe, 28/05/17 at 3pm. Reserve Camogs at home to Bredagh,29/05/17 at 7.30pm. Reserve Hurlers at home to Kilclief, 29/05/17 at 7.30pm. ALL SUPPORT WELCOME. GAMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, KEEP AN EYE ON CLUB FACEBOOK.

Feile 2017 - As our U14 Hurlers will be representing Down in the National Feile competition in Carlow/Kilkenny/Wexford on the 16th June to the 18th June, the club has undertaken a major fundraising drive to collate the necessary funds that will be required to facilitate this trip. Our team will be hosted by ‘Young Irelands’ of Kilkenny, home of the legendary hurler DJ Carey. Any individuals who are willing to make a donation that will assist in covering these additional expenses, we would very much appreciate it. It is planned to advertise all submitted donations in the Down Recorder and Facebook, the week prior to the team going south with a message of good luck from our sponsors. All donations received will be greatly appreciated and completely confidential. Please contact Niall Magee on 07843911072 or niallm15@hotmail.co.uk

Feile Fundraiser - A massive thanks to everyone who baked, donated, helped out & attended Saturday's Cake Sale. The grand total raised was £681.02, which is a fabulous amount & greatly appreciated by the U14 hurlers & management. Also the Winners on the Raffle were: Feile Cake - Josie McMullan & the Hamper - Chris Mageean.

Feile Fundraisers – Sponsor a Player £10 - and have the chance to win £40. This is behind the bar in the Clubhouse. Sponsored Walk – Sunday 11th June, all the players will have sponsor sheets. All donations much appreciated. Father & Sons Match – Sunday 4th June.

Club Charities 2017 - the committee have chosen WE CANCERVIVE and AWARE NI, as the 2 Charities the club will support this year. These organisations support the 2 biggest illnesses in our country. Thanks in advance to all those who have or will donate.

Building on previous years of success, Ballycran are proud and excited to host this year's Romanian Cup on Sunday 28th May. Come and see the hurlers of yesteryear, whilst supporting a very worthwhile cause in St. Josephs GAA Club, Ballycran. Maybe you will see your favourite over 40's 'Legend' from Ballycran, Ballygalget or Portaferry. This is proving to be a very popular event and a great Sunday event to polish off your weekend. Bring the kids, bring friends and your neighbours. The event kicks off at 4.30pm with an under 10 blitz. There will be refreshments, entertainment, a ballot and an auction with all proceeds going to the Helpline's Trip to Romania this July. Please come along and have a 'good oul yellar' from the sidelines and enjoy the craic of the day!

Changing Rooms – must be kept clean and tidy, it is the responsibility of all managers and players to adhere to these rules. Thank you.

Season Tickets – are now available at £30.00. This will be for Senior and Intermediate Camogie, Senior and Intermediate Hurling. If you don’t have a Season Ticket you must pay at the gate.

Cul Camp 2017 – is on Monday 3rd July to Friday 7th July. Details are on Facebook. Those going to the Nursery Camp will get forms through the club. All others can register online.