Awards: Congratulations to Eoghan McGinnity on being named Monaghan Handballer of the Year; to Conor Flynn and Ciarán McQuaid on their inclusion in the Monaghan Club Hurling Team of the Year; and to Scarlett Herron on her selection on the Ulster Ladies' Gaelic PPS All-Star panel for 2022.
Monaghan Harps Lotto: The numbers for last Sunday's draw were 8, 16, 21 and 25. Jackpot of €3,800 not won. The four €40 lucky-dip prize winners were: Niamh Kelly c/o Paddy Kelly; Nicola Shalvey c/o Paddy Donnelly; Barry Doherty c/o ClubZap; and Richard Rutledge c/o Paddy Donnelly. The sellers' prize of €20 was won by Matt McCaughey. Jackpot for Sunday, December 19 is €3,900. This Sunday night's draw will be our last Harps Lotto of 2021. Thanks to our Lotto committee for their ongoing efforts. Thanks to everyone for their continued support for our lotto, which plays an integral part for the club. Please note that the cut-off point for ClubZap each week is 6pm on Sunday, while physical tickets should be with the lotto committee by 9pm.
AGM: We held our AGM in the clubhouse on Thursday, December 2. This was our first collective in-person club meeting for some time; thanks to everyone who attended and followed all Covid-19 protocols. Club Chairman Jimmy Croarkin and Secretary Nicola Shalvey gave comprehensive reports on what has been a challenging year, where our entire club joined together to say a sad goodbye to our senior footballer Brendan Óg Ó Dufaigh in July. Some of Ógie's many achievements on the pitch were listed on the night as we reflected on the last couple of years. Rose Donnelly presented the financial report, while other reports included hurling (Adrian Dalton); handball (Eugene McGinnity); ladies' football (Frank Burke); culture (Joe Ó Gallchóir); Coaching (Pádraig Callan); juveniles (Adrian Gunn); and clubhouse (Paudge Connolly). We paid our respects on the night to the club members and family members who have passed away in the last 12 months and we especially keep the Ó Dufaigh family in our thoughts. The following committee was elected for 2022: Chairperson: Jimmy Croarkin: Vice-Chair: Damien Morgan; Secretary: Nicola Shalvey; Assistant Secretary: Lorcan McAdam; Treasurer: Rose Donnelly; Youth Officer: Pádraig Callan; Coaching Officers: Pádraig Callan and Paddy Kelly; Healthy Club Officer: Úna Forde: Development Officers: Peter Coyle and Ciarán Cuddy; County Board Delegate: Fergus Coyle. The roles of Children's Officer and Cultural Officer were deferred until the first meeting of the new committee. Thanks to our club officers for their efforts in keeping things going during a difficult two years. We look forward to brighter days in 2022.
Juvenile AGM: The postponed EGM of the juvenile committee will now be held after Christmas. A rescheduled date will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
Urgent: Ground-development works need to start ASAP as grant funding expires soon. Matching finance is needed from the club. Please support our lotto frequently. Become a regular lotto player by buying weekly or setting up a recurring entry on ClubZap or direct debit or contact Rose Donnelly 086 0825782. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Ógie jerseys: We have a very small number of extra Ógie jerseys for sale directly from the club. Please contact Rose at 086 0825782 to order. Orders can also be made using our ClubZap app. Open the app and tap on 'Club Shop' to order.
Congratulations: To Dean Fanning and Maggie on the birth of their son, Cole.
Christmas cards: Our own Noel Hennessy is currently selling Christmas cards on behalf of a worthy cause, the County Monaghan branch of MS Ireland. A pack of ten assorted cards costs €5. Noel can be contacted at 086 8258411.
Apartment in Lanzarote: Monaghan GAA are running a development draw with a first prize of a Holiday Home in Lanzarote. The club has received some tickets from the county board, costing €75 each, and they can be purchased by contacting Rose Donnelly (086 0825782).
Club app: As well as offering an option to support our lotto, our new club app also has a function to pay your annual membership, make financial donations to the club, as well as a communication suite for all that goes on at the club. You can get involved by downloading 'ClubZap' on your phone and registering as a Monaghan Harps GAA Club member.
