Monaghan Harps Lotto: The numbers for last Sunday's draw were 15, 19, 24 and 26. Jackpot of €3,900 not won. The four €40 lucky-dip prize winners were: €40 Mary Carroll c/o ClubZap; €40 Eugene Greenan c/o Séamus Treanor; €40 Úna Forde c/o ClubZap; and €40 Geraldine Dwyer c/o John Hahessy. The sellers' prize of €20 was won by Paddy Donnelly. Jackpot for Sunday, April 11 is €4,000. 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.
Juvenile Training: With Government guidelines finally easing, juvenile training is set to return in pods of 15 on April 26, initially on a non-contact basis. We look forward to the return of training for our club teams. In the meantime, our club grounds remain closed. Thanks to everyone involved.
Siamsa Challenge: A sincere thanks to all club members who took part in the Monaghan GAA Siamsa challenge. These include: 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. Tá failte roimh ball ar bith páirt a ghlacadh sa togra faoi leith seo.
Club meeting: The club's monthly meeting for April was held last week using Zoom. Thanks to the club members who took part online and to the committee for facilitating the meeting and for their ongoing efforts on behalf of our club.
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. Prizes include €2,000 cash and All-Ireland Hurling & Football Final packages. 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.
Coaching: Monaghan GAA Coaching & Games have teamed up with several county players to roll out a series of online sessions in recent weeks, while the coaching staff have also been hosting return-to-play webinars. Thanks to everyone involved.
Get Ready to Play Programme: The GAA Get Ready to Play Programme is a Coaching and Sport Science programme 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 post Covid and in the build up to playing games again with an aim 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 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:
Online Fundraiser: Last few days to purchase tickets and be in with a chance of winning: a 50" TV (1st Prize); A Fitbit Versa smart watch (2nd Prize); a Google Home Speaker (3rd prize). Tickets are just €10 with the funds raised making a massive contribution to the development of our club. The raffle will be held on Sunday, April 11. Contact the club social media pages or any club member to purchase your ticket! Payment throughout Revolut or PayPal. Ticket sales will finish on Friday. We greatly appreciate all those who have supported this fundraiser thus far and the ticket numbers will be released prior to the draw.
