The Under 21s had a good 0-15 to 1-7 win over neighbours Tulsk in the Championship on Sunday. They face St. Dominics in a “must win” game in Knockcroghery on Sunday at 1pm. Please support.
The Division Three League (Tansey Cup) finished with five teams in the relegation places on equal points. A series of play-offs will take place and we have been drawn to face St. Croans B on Friday night at 8:30pm in Johnstown. The loser will be relegated and the winner will face Ballinameen in the next phase. Please support.
Our ABC / Nursery programme continues this Saturday, November 8th from 10:30am to 11:30am in the Elphin Community Sport Centre. There has been great interest so far and all children in the parish aged between 4 and 7 are invited to attend. The Club wishes to thank all the parents who have turned out in great numbers with their children for the last two weeks and all those who helped out with the coaching.
The annual Gavin Lee Tournament was held in the Orchard Park on Bank Holiday Monday. In a close Cup Final we were defeated by Shannon Gaels and in the Shield Final Strokestown defeated Kilmore. Thank you to all the players that took part, all those who marked out the pitches and provided refreshments, the Order of Malta and the Referees; Charlie Candon and Peter Carney. A special word of thanks to the Lee family for their involvement. The tournament was a great success and continues to play an important part in the Club's calendar of activities.
A meeting of all Club Coaches will take place on Thursday at 8pm in the Fire Station to discuss the winter programme for underage players. All coaches are asked to make a special effort to attend as it will involve all teams
We are seeking expressions of interest or nominations for the position of Senior Team Manager for 2015. The closing date is November 10th and the consent of any potential nominee must be sought in advance before their name is proposed. Please forward nominations by email to elphingaamanager@gmail.com or via text to 086 375 2962
Our 125 Celebration Banquet takes place in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon on Friday December 5th . Ticket details will be confirmed later in the week
Team Photos are required for our upcoming History Book. Please contact Michael Rock, 9 Orchard Grove or email secretary.elphin.roscommon@gaa.ie if you have suitable material.
A reminder that the annual membership period for the Gym now runs from September 1st to August 31st of the following year and that existing access fobs are being deactivated. The membership fee is €50 (Student fee €30) and Membership Forms are available by contacting Gerry O'Rourke on 086-383640.
There was no winner of the lotto jackpot
Numbers drawn: 3,11,25,28
Four winners of €25 each,
Sean&Kathleen Martin, The Tower Inn
Tommy Brady, Gortnagoyne
Joe Garvey, C/O Ulster Bank
Tom Burke, Stanmullen, Meath
Next week’s draw will be held in the Tower Inn on Saturday 8/11/2014. The Jackpot is now €4,300
