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: 30th March 2026

DIVISION 4 FOOTBALL LEAGUE ROUND 1

Raheen Junior Footballers Div 4 League Rd 1 fixture against Kilclonfert was postponed last week and will be re-fixed for a later date TBC

DIVISION 3 FOOTBALL LEAGUE ROUND 1

Raheen Intermediate Footballers got the club’s 2026 playing campaign underway as they faced neighbours Gracefield in Rd 1 of the Div 3 League last Saturday evening in Geashill where it was Gracefield who claimed the win on a scoreline of 2-14 to 1-09. Raheen were first off the mark with the opening point in the 3rd minute from club veteran Padraig Bracken. Gracefield then opened their account with a pointed free followed immediately by their first goal in the 8th minute when the ball was chipped over the full back line and taken by the in-running corner forward who struck his shot into the right corner of the net. Gracefield tagged on 2 points before Raheen steadied the ship with their second point in the 11th minute from a player at the other end of his playing career Dara Grehan making his debut in the club colours having just come out of minor ranks. The remainder of the half saw Raheen get 3 more points in the next 5 minutes from Brian Crombie, Lee Mulpeter and Cein Gorman followed by another in the final minute from captain Eamon Bolger to leave it all square at halftime 0-06 to 1-03. Gracefield snatched their second goal straight from the restart with a counterattack down the middle before punching the ball to the net in a goalmouth scramble. The sides exchanged 2 points apiece with Lee Mulpeter and Padraig Bracken on target for Raheen before Gracefield pulled clear with 3 points followed by a 2 pointer. Raheen narrowed the gap in the 21st minute as they struck for their goal when Brian Crombie turned over the ball around the 45 before picking out Jimmy Nolan shot to the top right corner of the net followed immediately by a point from Cein Gorman which would prove to be Raheen’s final score before Gracefield wrapped it up with the final 4 points of the game including their second 2 pointer.

RAHEEN: Keith Kirwan, David Carthy, Aidan Pierce, Peter McKeagney, Eamon Bolger (C) (0-01), Rory Grehan, Dara Grehan (0-01), Padraig Bracken (0-02), Danny Gorman, Cein Gorman (0-02), Jimmy Nolan (1-00), Stephen Pierce, Paddy Rigney, Lee Mulpeter (0-02), Brian Crombie (0-01).

SUBS: Shane O’Rourke (for Peter McKeagney), Finn McCormack (for Stephen Pierce), Naoise Dunne (for Paddy Rigney).

DIVISION 4 FOOTBALL LEAGUE ROUND 2

Following their Rd 1 postponement Raheen Junior Footballers will get their 2026 playing campaign underway at the second attempt as they face fellow parish side and neighbours Ballinagar on Saturday week (11 April) at 2pm in Ballinagar in Rd 2 of the Div 4 League. All Support would be appreciated.

RAHEEN GAA LOTTO

The numbers drawn in the Clodiagh Gaels & Raheen GAA Lotto Draw on Monday 23^rd March 2026 were: 02 15 16 17. There was No Jackpot Winner of €15,000 and 2 Match 3 Winner(s) (The Two Gers C/O Ger McDonald; Eileen McEvoy C/O GALA, Geashill) (100 Each).

Please Note Next Draw will take place next Tuesday 07^th April 2026 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 next Monday 09^th February 2026 with Draw @ 8PM that evening.

MEMBERSHIP

Members are asked to Renew / Sign Up their 2026 Membership as soon as possible. Subscriptions remain unchanged and are Playing Members €70, Students €30 & Non-Playing Members €30 & OAP’s: €25; 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 2026 Link which is also available on the Raheen Facebook & Twitter pages :

https://raheengaa.clubforce.com/products/membership

Alternatively, Payments (Non-Players ONLY) can be given to Membership Officers Ray Garry or Paddy Bracken.

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

New members are very welcome.

DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME

Deposit Return Scheme:Collection point has been set up at the Clubhouse in Geashill. We would like to encourage anyone to bring back their Re-Turn Bottles / Cans as a simple way to fundraise for our club.

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.