U14:  Training Weds @ 7pm in Castlepollard.
U16/U18: Training Tues @ 7pm in Castlepollard.

U/14: Game v Raharney  on Friday 25th May @ 7pm in Joristown.
U/14: Game v Clonkill on Monday 28th May @ 7pm.  Venue TBC.

U14 Feile Final:  Well done to our U14 Team, Glan na Gael and mentors who won the Feille Final on Sun 20th May, with a 4-07 to 1-07 win over Na Piarsaigh in Cusack Park.  Full report next week.
Team: D.O'Leary,  D.Reilly, R.Carolan, C.Sheridan, A.Mulvaney, D.McCormack(0-01(f)), T.Flynn, C.Gaffney(0-01(f), B.Gilchrist(0-02), D.Kennedy(1-0), A.Fagan(2-00), A.O'Leary(0-01), S.Manley, A.McCormack, M.O'Reilly(1-01)    Subs: L. Gilchrist(0-01) for S. Manley, D. Reilly for A.McCormack, K.Poynton for D.Kennedy, T. Purcell, B.Murphy, D.Boyle, J. Ward, C. English, L.Kiernan, S.Mulvaney.

Condolences
To the McLoughlin family on the death of Essie (née Boylan), 9 Glenview, Castlepollard, who died on Wednesday 16th May. Essie died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family after a long illness bravely borne. To here sons Joseph and Sean, her daughters Eileen and Shirley, her brother Paddy (England), relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends we offer our deepest sympathies.   
With Essies passing Castlepollard Hurling Club lost one of its oldest and most dedicated supporter. The surname McLoughlin has been synonymous with Castlepollard hurling for many years: both her sons, Sean and JoJo represented club and county and fullfilled roles as selectors. Her daughters, Eileen and Shirley were avid camogie players for 'Pollard and St Munna's over the years and her husband Danny, was Club President when he sadly died in July 2013.  Essie was always willing to help out the Club whether it was selling club raffle tickets, washing jerseys making sandwiches she always answered the call for volunteers.  Essie was a character, and very well liked by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was never afraid to speak her mind to any of our up and comming players but always willing to jump to their defence on match day. Throughout the 80's, 90 and 00's Essie had a cottage industry making Pollard flags, headbands and bunting ahead of the numerous underage Finals.  She worked skillfully to ensure Glenview and all Pollard supporters were colourfully decked out ahead of all Finals over the years.    Her remains were taken from her residence in Glenview to St. Michael's Church, a 'Pollard jersey adorning her coffin.  A guard of honour composed of past and present members of Castlepollard Hurling Club greeted the cortege. Funeral Mass took place on Friday 18th May, following which her remains were interred in the local cemetery. The large numbers who attended her removal and funeral Mass were testimony to Essie's popularity in the town and surrounding areas.    May She Rest In Peace.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.   

Feile 2108
Clan na Gael will be hosting Michael Davitts from Derry for Feile 2018 which takes place on Fri 8th, Sat 9th & Sun 10th June.  The online  Garda Vetting needs to be completed immediately.  Hosting families and all mentors and officials who have any contact with underage players must be Garda vetted. For any Féile queries or anyone else willing to help out over the three days please contact Veronica or Seamus. 

Exams
Best of luck to all our players who are are currently involved in college exams and also to all who are preparing for the Junior Cert and Leaving Cert exams in the coming weeks.

Westmeath Minor Team
Congratulations to the Westmeath County Minor hurlers today on their win over Down. Castlepollard Hurling Club were represented by Alfie Devine(Team Manager) and club players David Devine, Charlie McCormack and Luke Roddy.

Bingo
Our weekly Bingo continues next Sunday night at 8.30pm in the Hurling Complex.  The Main Jackpot stands at  €15,000 and our 2nd Jackpot now also stands at €15,000.    
           E100 BonusBall winner #1 : Patricia Murphy .   
           E100 BonusBall winner #2 : Mary Kelly.
         
Lip Sync
Castlepollard Hurling & Camogie Clubs are delighted to present our Lip Sync Fundraiser on Sat 16th June in The Park Hotel, Mullingar.  The purpose of the night is to raise funds for an Astro Training pitch and facility development.  Rehearsals are now up and running and anyone wishing to sponsor any of the Groups or help in any way please contact Mick Macken or Caroline Lancaster. 
          
Lotto Draw
Our next Lotto draw will take place at the Bingo on Sunday 3rd June 2018.  New Jackpot will be €1,900.    
The Hurling Club would like to thank all Sponsors, patrons and ticket sellers for their continued support.
                      
Club Website
Please feel free to visit us at www.castlepollard.gaa.ie or find us on facebook. 
If anyone would like to have any news items or events added to the site or included in the weekly notes please email [email protected]. 

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