Seniors: Our senior team management for 2022 was ratified late last month. Paddy Kelly will remain as manager, with Christopher Quinn, Darren Swift and Paul Gaffney joining Steven Creighan, Michael O'Donoghue and Aaron McCarey in the backroom team. Best of luck to everyone involved in 2022. We would like to sincerely thank outgoing trainer Ryan Mellon for his efforts with our club over the last three years. Ryan's efforts through good days and difficult times, on and off the pitch, were greatly appreciated and we wish him all the best in the future.
Pitch: Our main pitch is closed for repairs and essential maintenance. We ask that everyone stays off the main pitch until further notice and we appreciate the co-operation of all club members. The training pitch can be used by club members. Thanks to our ground-development committee and regular helpers for keeping our facilities in great condition.
Charity match: Due to the high levels of Covid-19 transmission, we decided to postpone our annual charity match. We hope to revisit this later in the year.
Happy New Year: We would like to wish all our players, members, supporters and sponsors a happy and healthy new year! Thanks to everyone who contributes to our club. Athbhliain faoi Mhaise Daoibh!
Every Step Counts: Our Healthy Club Officer Úna Forde has registered the club for the GAA/Irish Life Every Step Counts challenge for a second year. The 'Every Step Counts Challenge' begins on January 12 and runs until February 16. Clubs who reach the target of walking a combined total of 4,000 km in that time – the equivalent of walking around the coastline of Ireland – will be entered into a draw to win O'Neill's vouchers. To take part, download the My Life app, register your details, tap on the social tab within the app, enter Every Step Counts (Ulster) and select Monaghan Harps. Family and friends can join in too.
Monaghan Harps Lotto: The numbers for last Sunday's draw were 2, 7, 11 and 21. Jackpot of €1,000 not won. The four €40 lucky-dip prize winners were: Thomas Croarkin (direct debit) c/o senior footballers; Aoibhin McKenna c/o Maria McKenna; Paudge Connolly c/o himself; and Benny McAree c/o Joe Finlay (Hurling Club). The sellers' prize of €20 was won by Paddy Donnelly. Jackpot for Sunday, January 9 is €1,100. 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.
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.
Coaching: Monaghan Coaching and Games will be delivering a number of Foundation and Award 1 Coaching courses for Football and Hurling in early 2022. See the Monaghan GAA website for more details.
Ógie jerseys: Thanks to everyone involved in taking orders and distributing our limited-edition Ógie jerseys. Particular thanks must go to Rose Donnelly for her diligence in organising orders and collections.
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.
