Milltown/Castlemaine Club Notes 20th March 2024
Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown
The most recent fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Tuesday, March 19th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 12, 21, 26 and the bonus ball was 7.
Lucky Dip Winners were as follows:
- €50 Katherine Giles, Castlemaine
- €50 Kieran Woods, Callinafercy
- €25 Theresa Foley, Milltown
- €25 Colin McKenna, Castlemaine
- €25 Tom Hanafin, Milltown
- €25 Haulie Clifford, Milltown
Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 2st 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:
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
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.
Credit Union County Senior Football League: Division 1, Round 1 Fixture
The Credit Union County Senior Football League will get underway for our Senior 'A' side on Saturday, March 23rd as we meet Glenflesk at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown with a throw-in time of 2:00pm. All support is welcome.
County Senior Football Development League: Round 1 Result and Round 2 Fixture
Milltown/Castlemaine 'C' welcomed Beaufort 'C' to the Paddy Burke Memorial Park on Saturday afternoon and had a very promising start to the season with a 2-14 to 1-08 victory. Well done to the players and management involved. The teams next outing will be on April 13th when they travel to take on Rathmore 'C' in Rathbeg. Time to be confirmed.
Credit Union County Senior Football League: Division 6B, Round 1 Fixture
Milltown/Castlemaine's Senior 'B' side are also kicking off their County Senior Football League campaign this weekend as they welcome Dr. Crokes 'C' to the Paddy Burke Memorial Park on Sunday, March 24th with a throw-in time of 11:30am.
Keane's Supervalu County Minor Football League: Division 3B, Round 5 Result
Milltown/Castlemaine's Minors took on Kilcummin last Saturday afternoon at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown in Round 5 of the Keane's Supervalu County Minor Football League. After a lively game between two good teams, nothing could separate them and the tie finished level on a score of 0-14 to 1-11. The Minors have two wins, a draw and a defeat from their four games so far in the County League. They have one remaining fixture which is a Round 3 backgame which will take place on Thursday, March 28th in Killeen, Tralee. Time to be confirmed.
St. Patrick's Day Parades: Milltown and Castlemaine
Great to see the One Club Model in all its glory in the Milltown/Castlemaine club parade on St Patrick's Day. Representatives from all our teams walked together in a glorious show of green. Thanks to our MC Minis, U7 Boys, U8Girls, U9 Boys, U10 Girls, U11 Boys, U12 Girls, U13 Boys, U14 Girls, U15 Boys, U17 Boys, Senior Ladies, Senior Men, Mothers & Others and GAA4All. Massive thank you to both the Milltown & Castlemaine Parade committees on a hugely successful day. What a great day to represent where you come from.
Lee Strand U-15 County Football League: Round 1 Fixtures
Milltown/Castlemaine's U15 Boys will begin their Lee Strand County Football League campaigns next week. In Division 3B, Milltown/Castlemaine will take on Kenmare Shamrocks on Wednesday, March 27th in Fr Breen Park, Kenmare at 6:00pm. Meanwhile on Monday, March 25th, Milltown/Castlemaine will take on Keel/Listry at 6:00pm in Keel. Best of luck to both our teams for the year ahead and, as ever, all support would be very welcome for the boys.
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 link, and support them in any way you can: https://www.idonate.ie/event/u12crokeparkblitz?fbclid=IwAR2iQEkck5mugF2qPK13VU_ydGtBxRE5uq8gzc2SpF4aGZdzgolCHNC-wK0
Credit Union County Senior Football League: Division 1
Fixtures Confirmed
- Round 1 - Glenflesk (Home on Saturday, March 23rd at 2:00pm)
- 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)
Round 1 is currently scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 23rd against Glenflesk at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown with a throw-in time of 2:00pm.
Credit Union County Senior Football League: Division 6B
Fixtures Confirmed
- Round 1 - Dr. Crokes 'C' (Home on Sunday, March 24th at 11:30am)
- 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)
Round 1 is confirmed to take place on Sunday, March 24th against Dr. Crokes 'C' at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown with a throw-in time of 11:30am.
County Senior Development League: Groups 1
Fixtures Confirmed
Group 1:
- Austin Stacks 'C'
- Beaufort 'C'
- Fossa 'C'
- Laune Rangers 'C'
- Milltown/Castlemaine 'C'
- Rathmore 'C'
Round 1 took place last weekend against Beaufort 'C' and Round 2 is pencilled in for April 13th away to Rathmore 'C' in Rathbeg.
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.
The link for the club shop is as follows: https://milltowncastlestore.sumupstore.com/
The link for purchasining club playing jerseys, directly from O'Neills, is as follows: https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/milltown-castlemaine-gaa.html
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).
