We are pleased to announce that Aughlisnafin GAC and St John's GAC have amalgamated at minor grade for the coming season with the intention of competing in the East Down Minor 'A' football league and championship and the East Down Minor Feis 7's.

The players from both clubs expressed a desire to play in the 13 aside A section which would not have been numerically possible without this amalgamation. The team name is 'Baile an Locha' as gaeilge for 'Town of the Lough' and chosen as Ballylough is the name of the road which is travelled to and from the respective club pitches at Annsborough and Drumnaquoile. The home games will be hosted by the St Johns club. The management team has been confirmed as Willie Megoran (St Johns) & Gerard Lenaghan (Aughlisnafin). Mickey Flynn (St Johns) & Paddy Flanagan (Aughlisnafin) are the selectors.

 

The management team have already held their initial team meeting and the players were formally introduced to each other, although most of the players already knew each other having played in same primary and high school teams and when with the county development squads. The attendance was very encouraging and augers well for the weeks and months ahead. The management team outlined their aims and objectives for the season ahead with collective training commencing this Wednesday night in the Fin Hall at 7 pm followed by a pitch session this Sunday at 11 am at St John's. Good luck to everyone involved.

 

*There will be an Introductory Active Start GAA Coaching & Games session held in the Fin Hall on Saturday 4th February at 10.30 am. This session is aimed at those children in P1 and P2 and they should be accompanied by their parent or responsible person. Further sessions will be held every Saturday until Easter. Please contact our coaching officer Gerard Lenaghan on 0785 426 2858 to register interest in attending.

 

*Club Membership renewals are now due. The club has held two registration events in recent weeks with many taking the opportunity to sign up for the new season. There are various membership options that can be taken up including a family membership option. Also anyone taking the £120 Down GAA Club Draw ticket will have automatic membership of their choosing. The deadline for membership renewals has been set as 28th February for all players and 24th March for non-playing members. Only those adult members registered before 31st March 2017 will be afforded voting rights at the AGM and are eligible for any ballots for inter county football tickets where demand exceeds availability.

 

*There will be an adult club players/members night held in Annsborough Social Club this Saturday 28th January. Doors open 7 pm, buffet from 8 pm including bar facilities. Live music by Paul O'Kane. Everyone welcome. Admission £5.

 

*The next meeting of the executive committee will be held on Tuesday 7th February at 7.30 pm in Annsborough club. This meeting will be preceeded by a meeting of the Coaching & Games sub-committee & the fundraising sub-committee both at 7 pm.

 

*Club Lotto (Draw 15/01/17) numbers were 4, 7, 9, 11. No winners. Jackpot £2,025.

 

All paper lotto tickets purchased by 9 pm on a Sunday evening will be entered into the draw for the following week. Lotto can also be played on line at www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/AUGHLISNAFIN_GAC and the deadline for playing on-line is 8 pm on the same Sundays as the draw.

 

*Lastly exciting developments on the social media front with the upcoming launch of our official club website which is at an advanced stage in the design. More news on that soon…

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