Monaghan Harps Lotto: The numbers for last Sunday's draw were 17, 22, 26 and 30. Jackpot of €3,200 not won. The four €40 lucky-dip prize winners were: Brian O'Sullivan c/o ClubZap; Mel McMorrow c/o ClubZap; Bernie Ward c/o Jimmy Croarkin; and Adrian Dalton (direct debit) c/o himself. The sellers' prize of €20 was won by Joe Finlay. Jackpot for Sunday, February 21 is €3,300. The club is asking members willing and financially able to contribute through our lotto towards club maintenance and running expenses. This can be done by two options: set up a standing order to our club lotto via quarterly or annual payments or using our new club app by downloading 'ClubZap' on your phone, registering as a Monaghan Harps GAA Club member and buying club lotto in bulk or on a weekly basis. Anyone interested can contact either Rose Donnelly (086 0825782); Maria McKenna (086 1057725) or Adrian Dalton (087 7859582). 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.
Every Step Counts: Our Healthy Club Officer Úna Forde has registered the club for the GAA/Irish Life Every Step Counts challenge, where we have already more than tripled the 4,000 km target. Clubs who reach the target of walking a combined total of 4,000 km by March 3 – the equivalent of walking around the coastline of Ireland – will be entered into a draw to win O'Neill's vouchers to the value of €2500, €1500 or €1000. Well done to the many club members taking part so far and we encourage everyone to keep up the good work and stay active within the guidelines. To take part, download the My Life app, register your details, tap on the social tab within the app and select your club. Family and friends can join in too.
Coaching: Due to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, Monaghan GAA Coaching & Games, in conjunction with county player Dessie Ward, have devised an online Athletic Development Programme for 12- to 17-year-olds over the month of February. The purpose of this initiative is to assist these players improve their physical fitness and health & wellbeing by being active and taking part. There are four sessions in total, two for 12- to 14-year-olds and two for 15- to 17-year-olds. There are also sessions for U-11s starting this weekend. The Monaghan senior ladies have been running online activities for mid-term all this week, finishing tomorrow (Friday).
Congratulations: To Conor Callan and Sinéad on the birth of their son Charlie last week. Comhghairdeas freisin (belatedly) to Shane Smyth and Róisín on the birth of Donagh in December.
Cumann Cláirsigh Mhuineacháin – Here To Help: We continue to be aware of the disruption caused by Covid-19, particularly to the elderly and vulnerable members of our community. The health and wellbeing of all our community is extremely important to us in Monaghan Harps GAA. See our club's social media accounts for useful contact numbers and some tips to mind your physical and mental health.
National Club Draw: The 2021 National Club Draw has been postponed until June to enable clubs to sell tickets when public health restrictions are lifted. We will arrange distribution of tickets at a later date. Please hold on to the tickets given out to date. For anyone who has already sold a book of tickets, please drop them into the letterbox at our clubhouse and contact Rose Donnelly.
Muineachán le Gaeilge: Tá Ranganna Comhrá ó Muineachán le Gaeilge le fail ar Zoom. Beidh bunrang agus meánrang ar fáil agus beidh na ranganna ar siúl ar feadh uair an chloig uair amháin sa tseachtain. Tabharfaidh na ranganna seo deis do dhaoine Gaeilge a fhoghlaim óna dtithe féin agus bualadh le daoine eile ar fud an chontae trí mheán na Gaeilge. Is é €15 an costas atá ar an chúrsa 12 seachtaine seo.
Muineachán le Gaeilge commenced Conversational Irish classes on Zoom on January 18. There will be a beginners' and intermediate class available and classes will take place for one hour per week on Zoom. These classes give people the opportunity to learn Irish in their own home and meet other people all over the county through the medium of Irish. The cost of this 12-week course is €15.
Seol ríomhphost chuig nollaig@mlg.ie chun spás a chur in áirithe. Send an email to nollaig@mlg.ie to book your place.
Club Leadership Development: There are still some online events remaining in the Club Leadership Development Programme for which club officers can register. See learning.gaa.ie for more details.
GVI fundraiser: As part of the GVI Ambassador programme, Mary White is organising a clothes collection for Saturday, February 27 in McNally's car park in town. Clothing, shoes, bed linen, curtains and handbags can be accepted. Collection can be arranged by contacting Mary on 083 8750843.
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.
