Monaghan Harps Lotto: The numbers for last Sunday's draw were 5, 14, 20 and 25. Jackpot of €3,500 not won. The four €40 lucky-dip prize winners were: Ann Horgan c/o Matt McCaughey; Conor McCrystal (direct debit) c/o senior footballers; Barry Sullivan c/o himself; and Gareth Treanor c/o Ann Treanor. The sellers' prize of €20 was won by Dermot Coyle. Jackpot for Sunday, March 14 is €3,600. 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.

Siamsa Challenge: Comhghairdeas le Fiadh Nic Giolla Chomhaill and Zoë Nic Dhónaill for their excellent contributions to the 'Farney Siamsa Challenge' last week. The Acorn Life-sponsored 'Farney Siamsa Challenge' challenges all clubs and everyone in the community to get involved in some way. Videos will be restricted to one household, respecting the Government guidelines on Covid. Households can take part in one or all of the following: Song as Gaeilge no as Béarla; Tune; Comhrá (can be a good-news story as Gaeilge or a seanfhocail); Recitation; Dance; Local Heritage (Landmarks, Cures, Superstitions, Traditions in the Family, down memory lane etc.). Videos and recordings are to be max of two minutes of duration and must be submitted by the Club Secretary or Cultural Officer.

Congratulations: To Nicholas Scott and Natasha on the birth of their daughter Evie.

Referee recruitment: Monaghan GAA this week 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: As the current Level 5 restrictions have been extended the GAA's latest Covid update confirmed that 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. 

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.

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. 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 also sessions for U-11s and younger age groups available via the Monaghan GAA YouTube channel. 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 post Covid and in the build up to playing games again. We 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.

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. 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. Thanks for your support.

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 launching our online raffles series with a bumper raffle. 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!