Dinner Dance: We held a very successful annual dinner dance in the County Arms Hotel, Birr on Saturday night. In all, almost 200 people attended what was a very enjoyable night and big thank you to the management and staff of the hotel for preparing such a lovely meal. Prior to the commencement, there was a minute’s silence held in the memory of former club Chairman, Bobby Dillon who passed away on Thursday night.
Following the meal, guest of honour, Tony Reddan, presented the Senior and Under 14 hurlers with their winner’s medals. Presentations were also made to the 11 players from both the hurling and camogie club that represented Tipperary at all ages and grades in 2008. The players of the year were also announced. Young player of the year was Philip Hogan, Junior hurler of the year was Donal Kennedy while Patrick Maher was named Senior hurler of the year.
Sympathy: The sympathy of the Lorrha club goes to the Dillon family on the death of our former Chairman, Bobby Dillon who passed away last week. Bobby was Chairman of club for two years in 1976 and 1977 and also served as Vice-Chairman in the early 80’s. His tenure coincided with the upturn in fortunes at underage level when Lorrha won Under 14 ‘B’ title in both 76 and 77 while the under 16’s won the ‘B’ title in 76, a prelude to success at senior level in the 80’s. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.
Membership: Membership for 2009 is now available. €40 – Adult Players; €20 – Non Playing Adults; €15 – Minor/College Students and Juveniles (with match ticket entry); €10 – Juveniles (without match ticket entry). All players must have their membership paid before the start of the league and all membership is payable to club registrar Jack Maher or any committee member.
Merchandise: Jerseys: 2 x size 5-6 – €35; 5 x size 9-10 – €35; 1 x medium – €45; 2 x XL – €45; 2 x XXL – €45. Polo-shirts, 2 x XL – €15. Juvenile jacket size 10-11 is €30. Club crested shorts, 2 x 36 inch are €15 and socks are also available while stocks last. All can be purchased from Shane Brophy on 086-0515324.
Lotto: The numbers drawn this week were: 2 – 4 – 25 – 27. No Winner.
The Lucky Dips were: Young & Lambe Children, Helen Hogan (Kilkenny), Fr. John Donnelly, Joe Ryan (Carrig) and Paul Houlihan. The Winning Promoters were: Joe Cleary, PJ Hogan and Martina Houlihan.
You can also play our lotto online by going to our website: lorrha-dorrha.tipperary.gaa.ie
All lotto draws now take place in the GAA Clubhouse on a Monday night. The draw takes place around 10pm and all are welcome to attend.
Old Time Dancing: Old Time Dancing continues on Friday, 2 January to the music of J&S Sound. Dancing 9.30pm to 12.30am.
Website: Our website: lorrha-dorrha.tipperary.gaa.ie contains weekly news, fixtures, results and events and you can also play our lotto online.
