Recent and Upcoming Games – Three of our teams had a very successful afternoon on Saturday in Sandyford playing against Naomh Olaf. Our under 14 and 16 hurlers continued their good runs and both recorded impressive victories. Not to be outdone in their final league game, the under 14 camogie girls came from 5 points down at halftime to win by 10.
The under 15 boys football team had a fine victory over Raheny during the week in a high scoring and entertaining game. Well done to all concerned.
Congratulations to our very consistent under 15 ladies football team and their mentor Ken Brogan who won their league last week. This is one of the most dedicated groups in the club. Our adult hurlers were back in action on Wednesday night against Clontarf away and won by a point.
Govan Jolliffe-Byrne Memorial Under 13 Football Tournament – The 3rd annual Govan Jolliffe-Byrne U-13 football tournament will take place this Saturday. 16 teams from all over the country will be competing in this unique event, which will commence with the football and culminate with a camping experience for all involved on the night of the tournament on specially designated pitches.
We need helpers for car parking and general supervision duty. All pitches will be in use all day.
Best Wishes – Congratulations to Caitriona Power and her husband Ciarán on the birth of their son Diarmuid.
Club Lotto – There was no winner of the €2,050 Jackpot in last Sunday night’s Club Lotto Draw and as a result the Jackpot increases to €2,200 for the next draw on Sunday 3 June. The numbers drawn were 2, 6, 12 and 23. The winners of the three “Lucky Dip” Prizes of €50.00 each were Carol McCarthy, Simon Woods and Aidan Fitzgerald.
The winners of the Special Draw for all Annual and Online Club Lotto Players of two Four Star Irish Hotel breaks were Grainne Murphy and Kieran Conlon. Many thanks to the Diamond Coast Hotel https://www.diamondcoast.ie/ and Kilcullen’s Seaweed Baths https://www.kilcullenseaweedbaths.net/ for their sponsorship of the prizes for the Special Draw.
The chances of winning similar amounts on the Club Lotto are way ahead of those on the National Lotto. For example, the chances of winning the Club Lotto Jackpot are actually better than the chances of winning just €150 on the National Lottery! Tickets can be bought in the Club Bar or online at www.naomhmearnog.ie by clicking on the Club Lotto icon or by clicking on https://www.locallotto.ie/play.asp?Clb=1&LL_ID=518&PC=0
Mini Leagues – The Mini Leagues will take place on Monday 11 June (7 pm), Wednesday 13 June (7 pm), and the finals will be held on Saturday 16 June (11am). The mini leagues are for children aged 4 to 9 years of age. Cost is €20 per household. To book online please click on https://www.myclubfinances.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=719&intMF_ID=3689#Anchor for further information, please contact Dave Sweeney on 087 9077229 or email dave.sweeney.gpo.dublin@gaa.ie
Summer Camps – The Summer Camps can be booked online at https://www.myclubfinances.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=719&CLB=1
The Cúl Camp runs from 2 – 6 July and is for junior infants up to sixth class. The Naomh Mearnóg Camps 1 and 2 (for junior infants to sixth class) & the Pre-School Camp 1 and 2 (for children starting school in September) will be held on 16 – 20 July and 20 -o 24 August.
The Naomh Mearnóg High Performance Academy is for players from the Club’s Under 12 to Under 16 teams. A number of leading coaches and players will coach the players and the High Performance Academy will include skills development, nutrition advice and athletic development sessions and will be held on 31 July – 4 August.
2018 Membership – If you have not already paid your membership please do so as soon as possible. A strict “NO PAY NO PLAY” policy is now in force. Memberships can be paid online (see link below) or in the Club Bar. If anyone is experiencing difficulties paying their membership please contact the Club’s Chairman Michael Hannon in strict confidence at 087 1205440.
