Castleblayney Hurling Club Notes 26th Aug 2024
50/50 Draw takes place on this Friday 30th. To get yourself organised for the August draw, you can get your entry on the Clubforce link https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=2767&intMF_ID=7833#Anchor. This provides you with different payment options including setting up a 12 month direct debit subscription paid on a monthly basis which will ensure you are in for every draw. Alternatively, you can get an entry through REVOLUT to @bbol123 putting your name and contact telephone number in the note. Your support is very much appreciated.
Fixtures
Mon. 26th Aug U16 AM Hurley & Sports League Round 1 v Carrickmacross, 7.00pm, Carrickmacross
Sunday 1st Sept U12 AM Hurley & Sports League Round 7 v Monaghan Harps, 11.00am, Castleblayney
Sunday 1st Sept Hurling Championship semi-final,v Monaghan Harps, 2.00pm, Venue TBC
Training Dates & times
U12’s Mondays 7.00-8.00pm at Concra pitch (DOB 2012/2013)
U14’s Wednesdays 7-8pm Juvenile Pitch, St Mary’s (DOB 2010/2011)
U16’s Fridays, with games for the following Mondays, 26th Aug, 2nd & 9th Sept.
New members welcome.
Our U8s and U10s participated last Wed in the Monaghan Go Games hosted by Monaghan Coaching and Games at Cloghan. Our young players showed great determination and skill. Well done to all.
As our U8’s & U10’s return to school this week, there is a break from training. It is hoped to have some Winter Indoor blitzes, details haven’t yet been finalised but we’ll be in touch. In the meantime, keep practising.
RDHO Eamon Blayney A big thanks to Ulster RDHO Eamon Blaney who recently joined our U8s training as part of the Monaghan Coaching & Games Nursery Programme. Eamon delivered a box of nursery equipment which will be a great help to the club. Thanks Eamon and Monaghan Coaching and Games for facilitating.
Last Man Standing competition is back, to test your soccer expertise! Entry is €10 by cash or revolut to any of the following people
Cormac McNally @cormac7pkb 087 7692891
Natalie Noone @natalieNoone087 7543591
Benny Bolger @bbol123087 2215601.
Don’t forget your name & no if using Revolut. Entries by Thurs12th Sept 5pm.
Clothing Collection 14th/15th Sept We’re here to help with that Back to School clothes clearout. Our. Clothing Collection takes place on the Sat 14th Sept 10am – 4pm & Sunday 15th Sept 10am – 2pm at Concra Pitch Dundalk Rd. Acceptable items include clothing, paired shoes, bags, scarves, hats, ties, curtain & bed linen. Items which aren’t accepted are dirty/wet clothing, carpets or mats, pillows or duvets or material cut-off. Thank you for your continued support.
Seniors Training Tops A sincere thank you to Áine & Brian McGuigan of Crafty & Crafty Owl Productions for the set of training tops for our Seniors. It is much appreciated.
Sponsor A big thank you to our ongoing sponsor, Pete McMahon, Centra & Supervalu who presented club representatives with a new set of jerseys last week ahead of the commencement of the Senior Hurling Championship this coming week. The club appreciates Pete’s generosity & his ongoing commitment to the club.
Condolences to the Finnegan family, Crossmaglen, to the extended Finnegan & Hughes families, to all friends & club mates who mourn the passing of young Caolán Finnegan, Suaimhnes sioraí dó.
Congratulations to all players who received their Leaving Cert results last Friday, 23rd August. Best of luck with your CAO offers over the next weeks. Remember as the song says ‘it all works out’.
Back to School As many of our players return to school this week, we wish you & your families a happy & productive year at your studies.
