Milltown/Castlemaine Club Notes 5th March 2024

Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown 

The most recent fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, March 4th at the club grounds.

There was no jackpot or match 3 winner on this occasion.

The numbers drawn were 11, 28, 29 and the bonus ball was 13.

Lucky Dip Winners were as follows:

• €50: Norma McKenna, Milltown
• €50: Stephen Mangan, Callinafercy
• €25: Paudie Kennelly, Killarney
• €25: Maire Twiss, Callinafercy
• €25: Donal Leddin, Castlemaine
• €25: Peter Twiss, Killorglin

Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 18th at 19:30pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €13,000. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club Membership: Now Due For 2024! 

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club Membership is now due for the 2024 season and is open to Adult Players, Adult Non-Players, Juvenile Players and Families. New Members are always welcome too.

TO JOIN ONLINE:

To join the club, please click the following link: https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=2602&intMF_ID=13265&fbclid=IwAR1QC-JJYjfJOppMrAH_BY8yhJMc9aQXp_mZJEButcF_qOwHEIPARaBrd2w#topp

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:

For FAQ’s on membership or registering with ClubForce; please click the link below: https://member.clubforce.com/newsrec.asp?LL_ID=2602&ID=27905&fbclid=IwAR33XSrSunGbrHCUlhBcOiLkxH9dt2xL5W30-zUZHEkrzR7JnYwnRlh3Tsg

There will also be in-person opportunities to pay your membership in the coming weeks at the club grounds and these will be communicated to members in advance.

MEMBERSHIP STATUS/QUERIES

Should you have any questions or queries on membership, or whether you are a member currently, please contact your teams’ head coach or send an email to mcgaaclubregs@gmail.com

Kerry Petroleum Senior Club Football Championship: Group Stage Draw

The draw was made last Thursday night for the 2024 Kerry Petroleum Senior Club Football Championship.

We have been paired with

• Dingle,
• Na Gaeil and
• Dr Crokes.

Our first fixture will be against Na Gaeil. Dates, times and venues to be confirmed.

Mid Kerry Senior Football League: Semi-Final Result

Milltown/Castlemaine 3-11

Keel 0-10

Well done to the senior players and management who advanced to the Mid Kerry Senior Football League Final on Saturday following a ten point victory against Keel at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown.

First half goals from Dara Hogan and Cathal Moriarty along with points from Cian O'Connor, Dara Hogan and Brendan Casey saw us carry a 2-6 to 0-5 lead into the interval. The majority of Keel's scores were coming from Paul Costello but Tommy Buckley and Thomas Ladden also chipped in with a score each. 

In the second half, a further green flag was raised by substitute Liam O'Dowd and five points from Cathal Moriarty, Dara Hogan, Conor Spillane and Sean Hogan gave us a comfortable win in the end. The Keel second half scores came from Thomas Ladden, Tommy Buckley, Luke Flynn and Paul Costello. 

Milltown/Castlemaine now advance to the final following victories over Laune Rangers, Glenbeigh/Glencar, Cromane (walkover last weekend) and Keel. 

Mid Kerry Senior Football League: Final Fixture

Milltown/Castlemaine's senior side will take on Beaufort in the Mid Kerry Senior Football League Final on Sunday, March 10th at 2:00pm.

Venue has yet to be confirmed but will be posted on our club social media accounts later in the week. All support is welcome. 

Keane's Supervalu County Minor Football League: Division 3B, Round 4 Fixture 

Milltown/Castlemaine will take on Glenflesk on Saturday, March 9th at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown.

The lads have won both their games so far in the competition and will be looking to extend their winning streak at the weekend. All support is welcome.

U12 Boys: Trip to Croke Park - Please Support

Every dream starts with a single step ...... 

And on Monday April 1st, 2024, our U12 footballers get to fulfil their dreams, by playing in Croke Park, as part of the Munster Go-Game Blitz 2024.

It is impossible to understate the importance of this day in their football development. It is a huge day for the players, their coaches, their families and indeed our club; We know that this is a day that will last long in their memory and may play a small part in retaining these players for the club long into the future. 

It is always truly wonderful to witness the excitement on the players faces as they get to run out on the same field as their heroes; however, it does take fundraising to make this dream a reality. As a club, we would appeal to you, our members, patrons, and sponsors, to get behind the team and support them, if you can, as they strive to represent the club, in Croke Park, on April 1st.

To help this journey to Croke Park, please click on the following link, and support the boys in any way you can: https://www.idonate.ie/event/u12crokeparkblitz?fbclid=IwAR2iQEkck5mugF2qPK13VU_ydGtBxRE5uq8gzc2SpF4aGZdzgolCHNC-wK0

St. Patrick's Day Parades: Club Participation 

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club will be taking part in the Milltown and Castlemaine St. Patrick's Day Parades on Sunday, March 17th 2024. 

The Milltown Parade will take place at 10:00am. Club members interested in partaking are asked to assemble from 9:30am at The Mart Car Park with club colours and plenty of green! 

The Castlemaine Parade will take place at 11:15am. Club members interested in partaking are asked to assemble from 10:45am at Flynn's Yard. 

Your support would be very much appreciated for what always promises to be a fun-filled morning.

Credit Union County Senior Football League: Division 1 Fixtures

Commencing March 23rd/24th 2024

• Round 1 - Glenflesk (Home) 
• Round 2 - Ballymacelligott (Away) 
• Round 3 - Laune Rangers (Home)
• Round 4 - Kerins O'Rahillys (Away) 
• Round 5 - Killarney Legion (Home) 
• Round 6 - Kilcummin (Away) 
• Round 7 - Rathmore (Away)
• Round 8 - Spa Killarney (Home) 
• Round 9 - Dingle (Away) 
• Round 10 - Dr. Crokes (Home) 
• Round 11 - An Ghaeltacht (Away)

Dates to be confirmed closer to the time and we will advise accordingly.

Credit Union County Senior Football League: Division 6B Fixtures

Commencing March 23rd/24th 2024 

• Round 1 - Dr. Crokes 'C' (Home) 
• Round 2 - Beaufort 'B' (Away) 
• Round 3 - Kenmare Shamrocks 'B' (Home) 
• Round 4 - St. Michaels/Foilmore 'B' (Away) 
• Round 5 - John Mitchels 'B' (Away) 
• Round 6 - Spa Killarney 'B' (Home) 
• Round 7 - Ballymacelligott 'B' (Away)

Dates to be confirmed closer to the time and we will advise accordingly.

County Senior Development League - Group 1

Commencing 16th March 2024

• Austin Stacks 'C' 
• Beaufort 'C' 
• Fossa 'C' 
• Laune Rangers 'C' 
• Milltown/Castlemaine 'C' 
• Rathmore 'C'

Round 1 will see Milltown/Castlemaine 'C' host Beaufort 'C' on Saturday, March 16th at 5:00pm in the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown.

U9 Boys: Training Weekly 

Milltown/Castlemaine's U9 Boys are enjoying their spring football indoors. Training continues every Tuesday night from 6:00pm to 7:00pm in Nagle Rice Community Centre Milltown.

If anyone is interested in joining us please contact Garry Murphy on 0879432745.

Help Wanted: Videoing Games

If you are available to assist in the videoing of club games, then please contact Liam Doherty on 086 041 3593.

Full training and support will be provided and it will take approximately 10 minutes per match. No previous experience necessary.

Coaches Wanted for 2024 Season:

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA are continuously looking for help within our club and at this time of year we would like to invite more coaches to come on board for the 2024 season. Parents' involvement in their child's sport increases the likelihood that they play sport and enjoy involvement for life. Don't just drop and go, be a part of their journey. You may be able to help coach, hand out bibs or organise a social outing for the team. You may be able to keep track of any information that the coach needs. If you are interested in any voluntary role within the club just send us a message on our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram or Twitter/X) or text Coaching Officer Ian Twiss on 0872521053.

Milltown Bowling Club:

New Year, New hobby. Want to try something new and fun then come along to Milltown Nagle Rice community centre and have a go at short mat bowls. All you need is just a pair of comfortable shoes for two hours of gently rolling bowls along a 1.8 meter wide x 12 meter long mat. A timber block is placed midway along the mat and the aim of the game is to roll a bowl along the mat, avoiding the block and touching a yellow ball called the “Jack” at the opposite end. A wooden fender is placed at both ends to keep the bowls from rolling off the mat end. Nearest bowl to the Jack after 9 ends scores, the more of your bowls closer than your opponent the more you score. All training and guidance will be provided along with the use of club bowls to get you started.

Once you get going then we have league and cup competitions, friendly individual and group matches along with the opportunity to play other clubs within Kerry.

Sounds simple!!! Well the only way to find out is to come along and have a go.

First night is free and it’s only a fiver then per night for two hours of fun and learning to play one of the fastest growing indoor sports for all age groups in Ireland.

Milltown bowls club looks forward to seeing you on Tuesday and Friday nights at 8pm.

Milltown Tidy Towns: Volunteers Needed

Join Milltown Tidy Towns - We need your help. Meeting every Thursday at 6.30pm at The Old Milltown Community Hall. This is an opportunity for local businesses, families and anyone with an interest in creating "a sense of place" in Milltown. 

All welcome, no experience required.  Please call Therese on 089-4767279 for further information or log onto Milltown Tidy Towns Facebook page.

Milltown Castlemaine GAA Clothes Recycling Collection

Our clothing recycling collection is still happening so we urge you to clean out your wardrobes of all unwanted clothes, sheets, blankets, towels, curtains, shoes etc and drop them to the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown.

This is a wonderful way of doing your bit for the environment and raising much needed funds for our club at the same time.

Club Merchandise

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA club gear and merchandise is now available to buy online from the Club Shop.

The Club Shop contains details of the large amount of branded Milltown-Castlemaine & Kerry stock we have available within the club, for immediate delivery, please use the link to check stock levels and sizes; https://milltowncastlestore.sumupstore.com/

Items for the Club Notes

If you have any items for inclusion in the weekly notes, then please contact the club's PRO Dara O'Connor on 086 268 8674 before 20:00 on Sundays.

Team Updates

For anyone New to the Area, who would like to get involved with the club, one of the fastest growing clubs in the county, please contact Ian Twiss on 087 252 1053.

General Enquiries

For any other queries, please send an email to our Secretary or Chairperson at the following addresses:

secretary.milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa.ie or chairperson.milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa.ie

For emergencies, please call 087 409 3530 (Club Mobile Phone).