Rhode GAA express our Deepest Sympathy to the Mulvin Family on the sad and sudden passing of  Tony Mulvin JKL Edenderry/ formerly of Rhode. 

 

Son of the late Pat. Deeply regretted by his mother Evelyn, sisters Mary and Evelyn, brothers Paraic, Dermot, Paul and Lorcan, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.

 

Tony served the club with Great distinction having played for Rhode at every level.  Tony then went on to serve as club secretary for a number of years in that he was also Irish Language Officer for Offaly County Board. His support of Rhode never waned and was recently in attendance at the Semi Final game against Clara. Indeed he would have been the first one in O’Connor Park last Sunday for the county Final. Tony’s Funeral mass took place on Monday afternoon last in Edenderry. He was giving a great send off with a full guard of honour.

 

 Tony was one of life’s true Gentlemen and will never be forgotten by all who knew him.  

 

May Tony Rest In Peace 

 

Senior Football final. 

 

Rhode Senior footballers were defeated on a score-line of 0-14 to 2-13 by Ferbane in O'Connor Park Tullamore. Despite the great football Rhode played throughout the game it just wasn't enough to  reclaim the Dowling cup as Ferbane kept fighting back and claimed the win their first in 25 years.We were leading the game for about 46 minutes and were 2 up at the break.  Every Rhode player died on their feet out their giving it their all and should be very proud of the football they played. We are very proud of you boys and you have giving us as a club some special days and their is no doubting we will be back thanks Men for your hard work.. Much thanks to our wonderful supporters who are just special people you never let us down-and that was evident last night with the welcome home you gave.   On the Day there was a minute silence for the late great Tony Mulvin who was a great club man who no doubt was watching from above. 

 

A special thanks to the management team of Jer Glavin, Anthony Murphy, Paschal kellaghan, Jack Cooney and Declan Gorman for their fantastic work throughout the year. Thanks also to the background team of Ollie Murphy, Robert Kellaghan , John Kilmurray, Stats Mark Hynes, Physio Martha Kelaghan and not forgetting our water boys Jack Murphy, Dylan Kilmurray & Cian Murphy. A great bunch of people who do great work. A big thanks also to Sharon and Tracey who kept the team fed after training it was very much appreciated.  

 

Team:  Dean Morris, Jake Kavanagh, Dylan Kavanagh, James McPadden, Brian Darby Eoghan Rigney, Niall Darby , Alan McNamee, Conor McNamee, Ciaran Heavey, Stephen Hannon, Anton Sullivan, Aaron Kellaghan, Ruairi McNamee, Darren Garry, Subs Shane Sullivan for Ciaran Heavey, Shane Lowry for Aaron Kellaghan, Niall Mcnamee for Dylan Kavanagh. 

 

 

U'9 Footballers 

 

Well Done to our U'9 footballers team and management on their great display representing the club at the half-time blitz at the County Final. The great welcome they gave Rhode seniors when went onto the pitch was truly special. 

 

 

 

1969 winning County champions 50th Anniversary Celebrations 

 

On Saturday October 19th we will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of winning the 1969 Championship where they beat Erin Rovers in a replay. Mass will be celebrated for all deceased members of Rhode GAA at Saturday evening mass at 6;45pm followed by presentations to the Team of 1969 at 8:30pm in Killens Lounge.

 

 

 

 

 

Seamus Darby About That Goal Book Launch: 

 

Offaly and Rhode Legend Seamus Darby has released his Autobiography

About That Goal a few weeks ago and can be purchased in our local shops. He will be launching his book in Rhode this Friday October 18th in Killeen's Pub, Rhode. It will be Launched by Paddy Mc Cormack. 

 

 

 

 

Lotto 

There was no winner of the Rhode GAA Lotto Draw that took place on the 7th of October for a Jackpot of €6,400.  The numbers drawn were 1 11 13 29.  The club would like to thank all those who supported the draw and thanks to Doyles for the use of their premises and for their help and cooperation.  There were no match 3's the following received €50 each by lucky dip. 

Wattie Dowling

Keith Kerrigan

Bernie Moran

Breda Burke

 

 

Get well: 

Get well wishes are extended to all of the people of the parish who are ill or hospitalised at the moment especially our great friend John beezy Glennon. 

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