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Club notes (June 3, 2021)

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Fixtures: Monday, June 7: U-17 FL Division One v Magheracloone (Away) at 7.30pm; U-11 Development League v Clontibret (Home) & Donaghmoyne (Away); U-14 girls' Division One v Tyholland (Home) at 7pm

Tuesday, June 8: U-14 girls' Division Three v Inniskeen (Away) at 7pm

 

Monaghan Harps Lotto: The numbers for last Sunday's draw were 7, 12, 15 and 30. Jackpot of €1,000 not won. The four €40 lucky-dip prize winners were: Hugh McKenna c/o Maria McKenna; Gerard Clerkin c/o Ladies' Club; Éanna Finlay c/o ClubZap; and Aoife Finlay c/o Joe Finlay (Hurling Club). The sellers' prize of €20 was won by Sheila Treanor. Jackpot for Sunday, June 6 is €1,100. 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.

 

Seniors: We have been paired with Castleblayney, Clontibret, Latton and Truagh in Group Two of the Senior Football League. Our first SFL game of the year is set to be at home to Latton on June 27.

 

Reserves: We begin our Reserve Football League Division 1B campaign with an away game against Ballybay next Wednesday, June 9, at 8pm. In the RFL Division Three, we have been drawn in Group One along with Clontibret, Killeevan, Rockcorry and Tyholland, starting on Sunday week, June 13.

 

U-19: Our U-19s have been drawn in Group One of the Division One league, along with Carrickmacross, Emyvale and Magheracloone.

 

Juvenile leagues: The start dates for the juvenile leagues are as follows: U-17: Monday, June 7 (away to Magheracloone); U-15: Thursday, June 10; U-13: Saturday, June 12. The Liam Stirrat Development League for U-11s begins on Monday with games against Clontibret and Donaghmoyne.

 

Return to play: We are delighted to have welcomed back all our players to training. Thanks to everyone who has kept our pitches in great condition and to our coaches and Covid supervisors for their efforts in getting things underway again after a long wait. Adult reserve competitions are due to commence on Wednesday, June 9, with Senior and U-19 competitions both set to start in late June. The proposed start dates for juvenile leagues are as follows: U-17: Monday, June 7; U-15: Thursday, June 10; U-13: Saturday, June 12.

 

Saturday-morning coaching: Our Saturday-morning coaching has resumed after a long wait, with great numbers of our youngest juvenile players enjoying the return over recent weeks. We ask all parents to wear a mask where appropriate and to practice social distancing. We would also ask parents to go to the stand during training and not to congregate on the pitch or around the gate. We want to ensure that Monaghan Harps is a safe (Covid-free) environment and your co-operation is fully appreciated. Thanks to everyone involved.

 

Registration: Registration fees for 2021 can now be paid via the Foireann system or on ClubZap. Fees are as follows: U-11s €20; juveniles/seniors €30; family membership €60. You can also renew your membership by contacting club registrar Kevin Treanor (087 6496994) or treasurer Rose Donnelly (086 0825782). Please note that all juvenile and adult players must be paid-up members. With fundraising remaining limited, your support is greatly appreciated during these times.

 

National Club Draw: The 2021 National Club Draw will take place this weekend, with prizes including a Renault Clio, €2,000 cash and All-Ireland Hurling & Football Final packages. Thanks to everyone who bought or sold tickets; your support is greatly appreciated.

 

Cúl Camp: We will again be hosting a Kellogg's Cúl Camp this summer from July 5-9. Register now at gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps.

 

Referee recruitment: Monaghan GAA recently launched an appeal for new referees. It is proposed that the basic Level 1 course be delivered as follows: two modules online and two in classroom form when circumstances allow. Please contact any committee member if you are interested in getting involved.

 

Monaghan GAA Golf Classic: This year's McAree Engineering Monaghan GAA Golf Classic will take place on June 25 and 26 in Rossmore Golf Club.

 

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. 

 

Hurling:

Juvenile Training: We had another great session on Sunday with lots of happy hurlers! Well done to Eoghan Finlay and Chulainn Rankin, who were both so good on Sunday that we had to give a joint Hurler of the Week award! Training continues next Sunday at 11.30. New members always welcome!

 

Social Media: We want to direct your attention to our social media channels where you can find some quality content including the winners of our recent fundraiser and some entertaining throwbacks! Find us on Twitter @MonHarpsHurling, on Instagram @monharpshurlingclg and on FB @MonaghanHarpsHurling.

 

Malin2Mizen- Cycle for Roger: Ciaran McQuaid, current senior player, and his cycling team are setting out on a charity cycle to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. Roger McQuaid was a passionate supporter of the hurling club and he always motivated Ciaran and Brendan to push themselves on the field. He was also a dedicated volunteer to the Monaghan Harps Ladies Club. The Irish Cancer Society provided great support to the McQuaid family during their father's battle with cancer and we are asking for anyone who can to make some form of donation to the fundraiser. You can follow Ciaran's training regime on Instagram and find the link for donating at 'Malin2Mizen - Cycle for Roger'.