Béal an Átha Móir Seán Ó hEislin

Béal an Átha Móir Seán Ó hEislin 125 Year’s young –Friday 31st Of January a celebration and open evening

Friday the 31st of January is the anniversary of a special day in the history of our club; it was on this night 125 years ago that the club was founded in 1889 at a meeting in McGauran’s Railway Hotel, now the Allied Irish Bank. We would like to take this opportunity to invite everyone to join us in the park to commemorate and mark this special occasion at 2100pm this Friday. We would like all members, players, fans and locals both past, present and future to join us and be part of another historical moment in our clubs history. This is a wonderful opportunity to tour the facilities and take part in the commemorative photographs which will take part at 2130, who knows who will be looking back at them in another 125 years! Refreshments will be served on the night and membership will be open.

RIP Berney Crossan.

On behalf of everyone at the club we would like to pass on our deepest condolences to the family and friends of our former player Berney Crossan who passed away last week. Berney was an exceptional servant to our club playing competitively from 1962 to 1974 as both corner and wingback. During this period Berney wasinstrumental in helping the club achieve some of our greatest successes most notably Berney was a member of the all conquering “three in a row championship winning team” and was also a major part of the successful championship winning team of 1964. After hanging up his boots Berney continued to be major supporter of the club and will be missed by us all. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air

Man of the match – Wayne McKeon

Special mention to our clubman Wayne McKeon who deservedly won the man of the match award after an immense display on Saturday in the FBD final victory over Roscommon, this is Wayne’s second man of the match award in the FBD final after helping to lead Leitrim to victory last year as well. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all the best to the players for the upcoming match against Antrim.

Comhbhrón

Sympathy is extended to the Family of Eric Price who passed away recently in the UK. All at Sean O Heslin’s would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to his wife Peggy, daughters Tara and Ciara and Brother George on their loss. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air.

Young Hurler of the Year

Comhghairdeas to Ballinamore hurling club player Pierce Dolan who was named “Leitrim Young Hurler of the year” on Saturday last. Pierce was an integral part of the Ballinamore hurling club team that won county final in November. This award is wonderful recognition of not just Pierces outstanding talent as a hurler but also his hard work and dedication to succeed.

GAA National Club Draw

Support your local club

Crannchur Náisiúnta na gClubanna CLG

Following a proposal from Croke Park it has been agreed to run a national draw in support of Local GAA clubs with tickets available for €10. All proceeds from the sale of these tickets goes direct to the club and the draw will take place on the 17^th of March. There are some excellent prizes on offer including: Trips to the 2014 International Rules series in Australia (2 persons Match tickets, airline tickets & accommodation); The Ultimate Football package 2014 (2 persons All-Ireland Football Final tickets, All-Stars banquet & tour tickets to Boston.); Corporate Box concert tickets with pre-concert hospitality in Croke Park in 2014; Travel voucher to the value of €1,500; All-Ireland Football Final package 2014 (2 persons. Corporate Box tickets, corporate hospitality & 2 nights accommodation.)

Tickets can be purchased from Gay Priors and the following club members Ruairi Sullivan, Paddy Prior, Brendan Burns, Tom Burns, Andy Duffy, Walter Sharpley, Paddy O’Connor, Brid Sullivan, Gerry Mahon, P J McLoughlin, Anne Shanley, Hugh Murphy, Raymond McHugh, Patrick McKiernan, Ronan O’Rourke, Alan Banks, John Darcy, John Harte and Adrian Smith.

Comhbhrón

Sympathy is extended to the Family of Michael McDonagh of Bagenalstown county Carlow who passed away recently. Michael was a great supporter to the club over the years and all at Sean O Heslin’s would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to his family. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air.

Club Lotto

Numbers Drawn 73162054

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Lotto ar an Luan seo caite.

Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan:

€40: Paddy Doherty Church Street.

Sponsored Bottle of whiskey: Padraig Seosamh Mac Lochlainn.

€40 an duine; Gerald Burns Clenaghoo

Muireann, Niamh, Dearbhla, Nic Jabhann,

Daragh Evans, Ballinagarrigy,

Michelle Fleming Kilclare

Luan Seo chugainn McGirls. Pota Oir €6950

Female Fitness         

Female fitness classes are on every Monday and Thursday in Ballinamore Community Centre at 8pm. All welcome. For further information contact Michelle Fanning on 0879390980

Interested in improving your health

If you are interested in improving you health and fitness levels in a social environment come along to Ballinamore GAA gym on Thursday morning at 10am for a social fitness session for over 60's or at 11am for a beginners fitness session to learn how to become fit and healthy in 2014.  For booking contact 0879390980

Men's Get Active Programme

Men's Gym Circuits will be taking place in Ballinamore GAA Gym Wednesday at 8.30pm, it’s a great opportunity to get fit and healthy and meet others.  For further information contact 0879390980.

Comhbhrón

Sympathy is extended to the Family and friends of Shane Hourigan the well known GAA referee from Rathkeale who passed away on Monday. Shane officiated down in the park last year and we would like to pass on our condolences.

Club Membership

Club membership is now open for the coming year with adult membership set at €35, junior membership at €20 and family membership at €80. For further information please contact Ronan O’Rourke or Andy Duffy.

Irish Comhrá classes

If you are interested in improving your Irish, conversation classes are taking part each Tuesday at 8.30pm in the library. There is separate groups for those who know very little Irish, those who have a fair amount and those who are fluent. Leaving Cert or transition year students will also find it useful. Admission is free