Club Notes Week Ending 16th July 2023
Mens News:
Our Junior B’s had a 3:11 to 1:05 win against St. Michaels at the weekend.
Hard luck to the Junior C squad who lost to our near neighbours Annaghdown in the west Board semi-final played in Cregg on Sunday. Annaghdown 0-26 to Claregalway 2.06. This brings the curtain down on the Junior C season. Thanks to all the Men who participated during the year.
Senior Championship begins the weekend of the 28th of July with a fixture against Mountbellew/Moylough – further details TBC
Fixtures are all subject to change/cancellation at short notice so please keep an eye on the website or social media also.
Keep up to date with all of our men’s fixtures and results here: https://bit.ly/CGAAFR
Minors:
Our Minor A and B teams are out this coming Sunday against Kinvara and Monivea-Abbey respectively. These are both home fixtures with times TBC.
Under 14 Girls:
Our three Under 14 girls teams were in finals over the past week.
Tuam was the venue for last weekends Under14 Division 7 Shield Final which saw Claregalway tog out against Tuam Cortoon. The Claregalway Girls were again the winners on the night with a great team display.
Tuam Cortoon 0-10 V 4-5 Claregalway
Our Under 14’s served up a thrilling encounter in the Division 3 League Final in Knockdoemore, last night Thursday – 13th July, it took extra time to separate these teams with Claregalway running out the ultimate winners against St Furseys.
Claregalway 6-12 V 5-10 St Furseys ( after extra time )
Our Div 1 team were out against Salthill Knocknacarra. This was a keenly contested game with Claregalway winning out by the narrowest of margins. Well Done to all the girls who worked so hard and were the deserving winners on the night.
Claregalway 3-5 V 3-4 Salthill Knocknacarra.
Well Done to all the girls on a performances.
Development – Hughes Supervalu Claregalway:
Work commenced on the new Juvenile pitch for Claregalway GAA at Knockdoemore Park last week. Eva and Kathy Hughes of Hughes SuperValu Claregalway (who will be the pitch sponsors when the works which commenced yesterday are completed) were in attendance.
Hughes’ who are now celebrating four generations in business in Claregalway are proud to support investment in future generations of football in Claregalway.
Thanks to Hughes’ and to all of our pitch and club sponsors for their continuing support – please support our sponsors when you can!
Development – Pitch Sponsors:
Flynns of Lackagh and Monaghans Galway have both extended their sponsorship of two of our pitches in Knockdoemore. Both organisations have been long standing supporters of the club throughout the years. All club members would like to thank them for the continuing support.
Please support all of our sponsors when you can.
Claregalway GAA Business Sponsorship Package:
If you own or are involved with a business that would like to support the club, please have a read about our new initiative on our site:
https://bit.ly/CGBSP
Summer Camp:
Our Gaelic Football Camp for aged 6-13 takes place between the 14th and 18th of August in Knockdoemore between 10am – 2pm. 60 Euro for one child, 50 euro for a second child or 130 Euro for a family of three of more.
Please email claregalwaygaacamp@gmail.com to book your place.
Online Lotto Draw:
The top prize next Monday is €10,200 with three lucky dips of €50 each also up for grabs.
Play online before 19:00 on the Monday of the draw.
Play at https://bit.ly/carnmoreclaregalway or search for Claregalway Carnmore online to be in with a chance of winning the jackpot or a lucky dip! 3 lines in one draw for five euro or entry into multiple advance draws at reduced rates.
Euromillions Syndicate:
Our syndicate purchased ticket number 11 for the Euromillions draw recently. We’ve won €246
so far in the syndicate with three tickets left to purchase.
Full details here:
Club Shop:
Umbrellas, coffee cups and bags are available in Hughes Supervalu.
The club shop is available 24/7/365 here:
https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/claregalway-gaa.html
