Monaghan Harps Lotto: The numbers for last Sunday's draw were 11, 15, 25 and 28 Jackpot of €3,700 not won. The four €40 lucky-dip prize winners were: Ronan McCaughey c/o Matt McCaughey; Adrian Dalton (direct debit) c/o himself; Maggie McCrarren c/o Barry Sullivan; and Mairéad Harvey c/o Brian Harvey. The sellers' prize of €20 was won by John Hahessy. Jackpot for Sunday, March 28 is €3,800. 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.

Sympathy: The club sends sincere sympathy to Dermot and Liz Brannigan and family on the death of Liz's father, Vincent Duffy, and to Brian and Betty Harvey and family on the death of Betty's brother Jock (John) McQuillan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.

Siamsa Challenge: A sincere thanks to all club members who took part in the Monaghan GAA Siamsa challenge. The Monaghan Harps contributors to date are as follows: Video presentation as Gaeilge: Zoe Nic Dónaill; Solo Singing: Aoibhinn Ní Chraoibhinn, Saibh Ní Shioradáin, Isabelle de Búrca, Fiadh Nic Giolla Chomhaill, Dearbhla Ní Mhearáin, Enda Galligan agus Katie Nic Uilin; Instrumental Music: Orla Ní Chorragáin, Zara de Búrca, Clann Uí Chléirchín (Emma, Karla agus Mark), Clann Uí Bhriain (Lucy, Charlie agus Bobby), Clann Mhic Dómhnaill (Erica, Ellen agus Leigh), Clann Ui Mhearáin (Dearbhla agus Fionn); Dancing: Clann Mhic an tSaoi (Kelsey, Sophie agus Grace) and a particular thanks to Enda Galligan for his special interview with Tessie Connolly. You can still send your contribution by WhatsApp to Cultural Officer Joe Ó Gallchóir at 086 3048242. Tá failte roimh ball ar bith páirt a ghlacadh sa togra faoi leith seo. 

Registration: Registration fees for 2021 can now be paid via ClubZap. When you open the app, select 'my club' and 'membership' to pay your membership in seconds. 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 or treasurer Rose Donnelly. 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 has been postponed until June to enable clubs to sell tickets when public health restrictions are lifted. For anyone who has already sold a book of tickets, please drop them into the letterbox at our clubhouse and contact Rose Donnelly. As fundraising opportunities remain limited, your support is greatly appreciated.

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. Thanks to our current club referees for their ongoing efforts.

GAA Update: No on-field activity will be permitted – at club or inter-county level – until next month at the earliest. We thank you again for your patience and understanding of a very trying situation and we look forward with optimism to the resumption of GAA activities at all levels later in the year. 

Coaching: Monaghan GAA Coaching & Games have teamed up with several county players to roll out a series of online sessions in recent weeks. Thanks to everyone involved.

Get Ready to Play Programme: The GAA Get Ready to Play Programme is a Coaching and Sport Science programme in association with UPMC Healthcare that will be delivered via webinars, website programmes, instructional videos and live sessions. This is a holistic programme supporting players and coaches during their return to training and in the build up to playing games again. The aim is to educate coaches and players by providing an evidence-informed programme. This will hopefully result in increased enjoyment, performance, participation and a reduction in the risk of injury. See links on our social media accounts.

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.

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.

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.  

Ladies:

Player Profiles: We have had a great response to our initiative which has recently commenced on our social media pages. Any player who wants to participate please contact a member of our Committee/Coaching groups.

Coaching: Mná na gCláirseach are putting out an urgent appeal for new coaches in all grades. We have record playing numbers between U-12 and minor grades but unfortunately are not meeting the correct player: coach ratio. The future looks very promising but can only be achieved by having more coaches in place. Having experience in playing is important but not necessary. Please contact any committee/manager to express an interest. GRMA.

Hurling:

Online Fundraiser: We are giving away three free entries to our online raffle. To be in with a chance of winning the three free entries, check out our social media channels (Instagram, FB & Twitter). The prizes include: a 50" TV (1st Prize); a Fitbit Versa smart watch (2nd Prize); & a Google Home Speaker (3rd prize). You can also purchase a ticket (just €10) to be in with a chance of winning! The raffle will be held on Sunday, April 11. Contact the club social media pages or any club member to purchase your ticket!