Raheen GAA

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RAHEEN GAA CLUB

SECRETARY: COLETTE CARTHY ; PHONE: (087) 6224636

P.R.O: RAY GARRY ; PHONE: (086) 1954803

G.A.A CLUB NOTES

DATE: 22nd April 2024

DIVISION 3 FOOTBALL LEAGUE RD 3

At the third time of asking Raheen Intermediate Footballers got their first point of the year as they got a draw against Tullamore in Rd 3 of the Div 3 League last Friday evening in O’Brien Pk, Tullamore on a scoreline of 1-05 to 0-08. Tullamore were first off the mark with a point inside the first minute with the next score not coming until the 14th minute as Raheen opened their account with their first point from Brian Crombie. Tullamore then scored 3 points in a row over the remainder of the half with the last one being given despite many in the ground believing it had gone wide. This saw Tullamore leading at the break by 0-04 to 0-01. Raheen improved in the second half firstly half scoring 2 points by the 8th minute from Adam Kelly and Kaelyn Thompson to cut the deficit to the minimum. This is how it remained until the 21st minute when a moment of brilliance saw Raheen take the lead for the first time when a high ball in from the right wing was caught by Kaelyn Thompson on the right edge of the square and he weaved his way over to the left edge of the square before lobbing a shot over the shoulder of the keeper into the top right corner of the net for what would prove to be the only goal of the game. Tullamore hit back with 2 points over the next 3 minutes to draw level. Then in the time remaining Raheen twice re-took the lead with points from Jack Keogh and Kaelyn Thompson but on both occasions, Tullamore drew level with points of their own so at the final whistle both sides had to settle for the draw.

RAHEEN: Mark Byrne, David Carthy, Jack Keogh (0-01), Peter McKeagney, Eamon Bolger, Adam Kelly (0-01), Aidan Pierce, Danny Gorman, Rory Grehan, Niall Dempsey, Mikey Keogh, Jimmy Nolan, Brian Crombie (0-01), Lee Mulpeter, Kaelyn Thompson (1-02),

SUBS: Conor Carroll (for Mikey Keogh), Dylan Cahill (for Jimmy Nolan), Cein Gorman (for Lee Mulpeter), Jamie Byrne, Naoise Dunne, Shane O’Rourke, Scott Bolton, Colm Larkin, Ryan Mulpeter.

DIVISION 5 FOOTBALL LEAGUE RD 3

Raheen Junior Footballers made it 2 wins out of 2 in their games played coming out on top against Erin Rovers in Rd 3 of the Div 5 League last Sunday morning in Pullough in a high scoring encounter on a scoreline of 4-06 to 2-11 in a game played in glorious summer sunshine a complete contrast to the meeting of the same sides in the Div 3 League just 10 days previously. Erin Rovers hit the ground running from the throw in as they opened the scoring with the first 3 points inside the opening 3 minutes. Raheen then found their feet to get going as they opened their account scoring 6 points in a row by the mid-point of the half to take the lead. The sides then added 3 points apiece over the next 10 minutes with the Pullough men then getting the final 2 points of the half so at the break it was Raheen leading by just the minimum 0-09 to 0-08. Raheen doubled their lead adding 3 points to Erin Rovers 2 inside the opening 10 minutes of the second half. Then in the 11th minute Raheen struck for their first goal when a shot in from the right corner was caught by Lee Mulepeter at the left post where his shot rebounded off the crossbar back out to the well positioned Cein Gorman who flicked it to the net. Raheen added a point before being awarded a penalty on the midpoint of the half for a foul on Aidan Pierce which Lee Mulpeter fired to the net for goal no 2. Cein Gorman then added a point followed by his second and Raheen’s third goal in the 20th minute to bring the lead out to 13 points. Erin Rovers were awarded a penalty of their own in the 21st minutes which they dispatched to the net. Raheen responded with a point from Aidan Pierce who then gave the pass for Lee Mulpeter to strike for his 2nd and Raheen’s 4th goal in the 25th minute. The sides completed their tally with the final 1 point apiece with the scorer of the final Raheen point Oisin Henchy also being the scorer of their first of the game.

RAHEEN: Mark Byrne, Cian Flood, Shane Corcoran, Peter McKeagney, Scott Bolton (0-01), Shane O’Rourke, Naoise Dunne, Danny Gorman (0-01), Cein Gorman (2-02), Oisin Henchy (0-02), Lee Mulpeter (2-08), Stephen Pierce (0-01), Colm Larkin Shane Hackett, Ryan Mulpeter.

SUBS: Jamie Byrne (for Cian Flood), Aidan Pierce (0-01) (for Stephen Pierce), Rory Grehan (for Shane Hackett), Mark McNally (for Ryan Mulpeter).

RAHEEN GAA LOTTO

The numbers drawn in the Clodiagh Gaels & Raheen GAA Lotto Draw on Monday 15^th April 2024 were: 06 15 21 29. There was NO Jackpot Winner of €15,000 and 2 Match 3 Winners (Danny Leonard C/O Eddie Kaye; William Garry C/O John Garry) (€100 Each).

Please Note Next Week’s Draw will take place on Monday 29^th April 2024 in the CYMS Hall, Cloneygowan. Tickets available ONLINE or from Fergie’s Shop, Geashill, Hamilton's & High Chap Pubs Geashill, Direen's Pub Cloneygowan or any of the following Club Members Eddie Kaye, John Hackett, Owenie Connor, John Garry, Matthew O’Byrne, Pauric Pierce, Ray Garry, P J Corcoran, Pat Carthy, Eddie Kelly, Annette Lanigan, Declan Costello, Dermot Guinan, Mary Dolan & Gerry Briscoe. Please Support.

RAHEEN GAA LOTTO ONLINE TICKETS

Raheen GAA & Clodiagh Gaels Lotto Tickets are now available to buy ONLINE by going to the Following Link:

https://clubs.clubforce.com/clubs/gaa-raheen-gaa-offaly/

Link can also be found on Raheen Facebook & Twitter pages.

Entries in BEFORE 6:30pm On Next Monday with Draw @ 8PM that evening.

FAMILY FUNDAY

Following on from the success of last year’s event Raheen GAA Club will again host a Family Fun Day on Sunday 05^th May 2024 starting about 1:30pm with many events taking place on the day including BBQ, Boys & Girls Football matches , Vintage Tractor Display, Obstacle Course, All the Fun of the Fair & Tug of War. All welcome to attend.

BEST OF LUCK OFFALY SENIOR FOOTBALL

Raheen GAA Club would like to wish the Best of Luck to Dylan Hyland along with the rest of the Offaly Senior Football Players & Management against All-Ireland Champions Dublin in the Leinster Senior Football Championship Semi-Final this Sunday afternoon (28 April) in Croke Park.

MEMBERSHIP

Members are asked to Renew / Sign Up their 2024 Membership as soon as possible. Subscriptions are Playing Members €30, Students €20 & Non-Playing Members €20 & OAP’s: €15; Walking Track ONLY Members: €10. GYM MEMBERSHIP: €180 (Including Playing Membership.

Registration can now be completed ONLINE Via the CLUBFORCE App or via the following NEW UPDATED 2024 Link which is also available on the Raheen Facebook & Twitter pages :

https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=3191

This Link can also be accessed by Scanning the QR Code on Sign at the entrance to the Pitch in Geashill.

Alternatively Payments can be given to Membership Officers Paddy Bracken or Eddie Kaye.

ALL Users of Club Facilities Including Gym & Walking Track MUST be Club Members.

New members are very welcome.

Club Shop

We have a Club Shop on the O’Neills sports website (www.oneills.com) where you can purchase all the latest club merchandise. To find the merchandise just type “Raheen GFC” into the search bar on the O’Neills website (www.oneills.com) and all the club merchandise will be available to purchase.