Milltown/Castlemaine Club Notes 27th February 2024
Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown
The most recent fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, February 19th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 9, 17, 23 and the bonus ball was 15.
Lucky Dip Winners were as follows:
- €50: Susan Sheehan, Milltown
- €50: Cliodhna Quirke, Milltown
- €25: Jason O'Connor, Castlemaine
- €25: Arnold Castroverde, Milltown
- €25: Ted Kennedy, Milltown
- €25: Dolores O'Sullivan, Castlemaine
Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 4th at 19:30pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €13,000. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club Membership: Now Due For 2024!
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club Membership is now due for the 2024 season and is open to Adult Players, Adult Non-Players, Juvenile Players and Families. New Members are always welcome too.
TO JOIN ONLINE:
To join the club, please click the following link: https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=2602&intMF_ID=13265&fbclid=IwAR1QC-JJYjfJOppMrAH_BY8yhJMc9aQXp_mZJEButcF_qOwHEIPARaBrd2w#topp
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
For FAQ’s on membership or registering with ClubForce; please click the link below: https://member.clubforce.com/newsrec.asp?LL_ID=2602&ID=27905&fbclid=IwAR33XSrSunGbrHCUlhBcOiLkxH9dt2xL5W30-zUZHEkrzR7JnYwnRlh3Tsg
There will also be in-person opportunities to pay your membership in the coming weeks at the club grounds and these will be communicated to members in advance.
MEMBERSHIP STATUS/QUERIES
Should you have any questions or queries on membership, or whether you are a member currently, please contact your teams’ head coach or send an email to mcgaaclubregs@gmail.com
Kerry Petroleum Senior Club Football Championship: Group Stage Draw
The draw was made last Thursday night for the 2024 Kerry Petroleum Senior Club Football Championship.
We have been paired with Dingle, Na Gaeil and Dr Crokes.
Our first fixture will be against Na Gaeil. Dates, times and venues to be confirmed.
Kerry Representation: Allianz National Football League - Cillian Burke
Hard luck to the Kerry Senior Football team and management and especially to our own clubman Cilian Burke on their 3-18 to 1-14 defeat on Saturday night against Dublin in Croke Park.
Round 5 takes place this weekend when Kerry host Tyrone on Sunday, March 3rd at 1:15pm in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney. Tickets can be purchased online in advance at the following link or at SuperValu: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/fbkerrydiv1
The match will also be shown Live on TG4.
Community Enhancement Programme: Gratitude/Acknowledgement
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA wish to express our sincere gratitude to Kerry County Council and the Department of Rural and Community Development for the awarding of a grant amounting to €1500.00 for utility costs under the 2022 Community Enhancement Programme.
Referees Foundation Course
Kerry GAA will be running a Referees Foundation Course over the first three Fridays in March (1st, 8th & 15th) at 7.30pm. If you are interested please contact the club secretary Susan Sheehan at Secretary.milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa.ie
The course takes place in the Kerry GAA Centre of Excellence and you must be over 18. You must be available to attend all 3 nights.
Mid Kerry Senior Football League: Group One, Round 3 Result
Milltown/Castlemaine received a walkover at the weekend from Cromane and therefore the Round 3 fixture in the Mid Kerry Senior Football League did not take place. This means our senior side have secured three wins from three group games and will now advance to the Semi-Finals.
Mid Kerry Senior Football League: Semi-Final Fixture
Milltown/Castlemaine's senior side will take on Keel in the semi-final of the Mid Kerry Senior Football League on Saturday, March 2nd at 4:00pm in the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown. All support is welcome.
Keane's Supervalu County Minor Football League: Division 3B, Round 2 Result and Round 3 Fixture
Milltown/Castlemaine 4-7 (19)
Churchill 1-7 (10)
Venue: Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown
Well done to the players and management who made it two wins from two games on Saturday afternoon with a strong performance and result against Churchill in Milltown.
Round 3 will take place this Saturday, March 2nd when our lads travel to take on Na Gaeil in Killeen, Tralee at 3:00pm. All support is welcome.
Condolences
All involved in Milltown/Castlemaine GAA would like to pass on our sincere condolences to the family of the late Maureen Hurley (nee McKenna) of Gurrane West, Killorglin and formerly of Steelroe, Killorglin. Our thoughts and prayers are with all Maureen's family and friends at this most difficult time. Maureen's son Mike helps out with Milltown/Castlemaine GAA and her grandson Brian is part of the U15 squad.
Funeral arrangements are in the link below: https://rip.ie/death-notice/maureen-hurley-kerry-killorglin-547904?fbclid=IwAR3CxgtDwmTvY_nXgwO3NjNOa5Xk-HO_EH9t63veWJ5b_Lbh6VgyoCu-m64
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Credit Union County Senior Football League: Division 1 Fixtures Confirmed (Commencing March 23rd/24th 2024)
- Round 1 - Glenflesk (Home)
- Round 2 - Ballymacelligott (Away)
- Round 3 - Laune Rangers (Home)
- Round 4 - Kerins O'Rahillys (Away)
- Round 5 - Killarney Legion (Home)
- Round 6 - Kilcummin (Away)
- Round 7 - Rathmore (Away)
- Round 8 - Spa Killarney (Home)
- Round 9 - Dingle (Away)
- Round 10 - Dr. Crokes (Home)
- Round 11 - An Ghaeltacht (Away)
Dates to be confirmed closer to the time and we will advise accordingly.
Credit Union County Senior Football League: Division 6B Fixtures Confirmed (Commencing March 23rd/24th 2024)
- Round 1 - Dr. Crokes 'C' (Home)
- Round 2 - Beaufort 'B' (Away)
- Round 3 - Kenmare Shamrocks 'B' (Home)
- Round 4 - St. Michaels/Foilmore 'B' (Away)
- Round 5 - John Mitchels 'B' (Away)
- Round 6 - Spa Killarney 'B' (Home)
- Round 7 - Ballymacelligott 'B' (Away)
Dates to be confirmed closer to the time and we will advise accordingly.
County Senior Development League: Groups Confirmed (Commencing 16th March 2024)
Group 1:
- Austin Stacks 'C'
- Beaufort 'C'
- Fossa 'C'
- Laune Rangers 'C'
- Milltown/Castlemaine 'C'
- Rathmore 'C'
Dates to be confirmed closer to the time and we will advise accordingly.
U9 Boys: Training Weekly
Milltown/Castlemaine's U9 Boys are enjoying their spring football indoors. Training continues every Tuesday night from 6:00pm to 7:00pm in Nagle Rice Community Centre Milltown. If anyone is interested in joining us please contact Garry Murphy on 087 943 2745
St. Colman's Parish (Milltown/Listry Churches) Community Consultation: All Welcome
Recently Bishop Ray Browne issued a Pastoral Letter 'Moving Forward in Hope' - Shaping together the future of the pastoral areas, parishes and local church communities in the Kerry Diocese.
Bishop Ray's vision is that each parish/local church community can sustain itself and thrive through lay people taking leadership roles locally and working co-responsibly with priests available across the Pastoral Area. This fits in with the global drive under the leadership of Pope Francis for a more synodal church, where we all have a part to play because of our baptism. Facilitated consultation meetings for lay people are currently being held in every parish in the Kerry Diocese and the arrangements for the meeting in the Milltown/Listry Parish are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 5th March
Where: Nagle Rice Community Centre, Milltown
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm.
Those attending this meeting will be asked to consider the following three questions and give feedback which will be forwarded to the Diocesan Office and will be used in drawing up a plan for a way forward to ensure the sustainability of our Church and Faith Communities into the future.
- Without the presence of a priest to lead and co-ordinate, what parts of parish life could we take responsibility for and organise?
- Where do we see scope for co-operation with neighbouring parishes in our Pastoral Area?
- Given what Bishop Ray has said about reducing numbers and increasing age, what is it we want to say to priests?
This is your opportunity to have your say. All welcome to attend.
Help Wanted: Videoing Games
If you are available to assist in the videoing of club games, then please contact Liam Doherty on 086 041 3593.
Full training and support will be provided and it will take approximately 10 minutes per match. No previous experience necessary.
Coaches Wanted for 2024 Season
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA are continuously looking for help within our club and at this time of year we would like to invite more coaches to come on board for the 2024 season. Parents' involvement in their child's sport increases the likelihood that they play sport and enjoy involvement for life. Don't just drop and go, be a part of their journey. You may be able to help coach, hand out bibs or organise a social outing for the team. You may be able to keep track of any information that the coach needs. If you are interested in any voluntary role within the club just send us a message on our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram or Twitter/X) or text Coaching Officer Ian Twiss on 087 252 1053.
The Faha Rambling House/Comhaltas
Listry Community Council and Milltown Listry Comhaltas invite you all to 'The Faha Rambling House', back after four years! Hope to see you there on Saturday, March 2nd at 8pm for craic agus brack. Bígí Ann!
Milltown Bowling Club
New Year, New hobby. Want to try something new and fun then come along to Milltown Nagle Rice community centre and have a go at short mat bowls. All you need is just a pair of comfortable shoes for two hours of gently rolling bowls along a 1.8 meter wide x 12 meter long mat. A timber block is placed midway along the mat and the aim of the game is to roll a bowl along the mat, avoiding the block and touching a yellow ball called the “Jack” at the opposite end. A wooden fender is placed at both ends to keep the bowls from rolling off the mat end. Nearest bowl to the Jack after 9 ends scores, the more of your bowls closer than your opponent the more you score. All training and guidance will be provided along with the use of club bowls to get you started. Once you get going then we have league and cup competitions, friendly individual and group matches along with the opportunity to play other clubs within Kerry. Sounds simple!!! Well the only way to find out is to come along and have a go.
First night is free and it’s only a fiver then per night for two hours of fun and learning to play one of the fastest growing indoor sports for all age groups in Ireland. Milltown bowls club looks forward to seeing you on Tuesday and Friday nights at 8pm.
Milltown Tidy Towns: Volunteers Needed
Join Milltown Tidy Towns - We need your help. Meeting every Thursday at 6.30pm at The Old Milltown Community Hall. This is an opportunity for local businesses, families and anyone with an interest in creating "a sense of place" in Milltown. All welcome, no experience required. Please call Therese on 089-4767279 for further information or log onto Milltown Tidy Towns Facebook page.
Milltown Castlemaine GAA Clothes Recycling Collection
Our clothing recycling collection is still happening so we urge you to clean out your wardrobes of all unwanted clothes, sheets, blankets, towels, curtains, shoes etc and drop them to the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown. This is a wonderful way of doing your bit for the environment and raising much needed funds for our club at the same time.
Club Merchandise
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA club gear and merchandise is now available to buy online from the Club Shop.
The Club Shop contains details of the large amount of branded Milltown-Castlemaine & Kerry stock we have available within the club, for immediate delivery, please use the link to check stock levels and sizes. https://milltowncastlestore.sumupstore.com/
Items for the Club Notes
If you have any items for inclusion in the weekly notes, then please contact the club's PRO Dara O'Connor on 086 268 8674 before 20:00 on Sundays.
Team Updates
For anyone New to the Area, who would like to get involved with the club, please contact Ian Twiss on 087 252 1053.
Team Enquiries
If you want to join your local club, one of the fastest growing clubs in the county, please contact Ian Twiss on 087 252 1053.
General Enquiries
For any other queries, please send an email to our Secretary or Chairperson at the following addresses: secretary.milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa.ie or chairperson.milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa.ie
For emergencies, please call 087 409 3530 (Club Mobile Phone).
