Seniors Crowned Kings Of Offaly As History Made #28 Championships

County Champions !!

Rhode Senior Footballers were crowned County Champions for the record 28th time to go to the top of the pile of the honours list in Offaly.

While it may not have been the greatest game of football played it will forever go down as one of the sweetest victories in the heats and minds of our players , management and supporters.

It was a though game where experience and fitness was key to our success with Rhode edging out the win 12 points to  Clara\’s  9 points.

While it was a special day for all the players one man made history Alan Super McNamee collected his tenth offaly Senior Championship with Niall McNamee , Brian Darby, Shane Sullivan , Pauric Sullivan  and Ciaran Heavey collecting their ninth.

Congrats also to Niall McNamee on collecting the man of the match award.

A massive well done to our boys and the management team enjoy the celebrations .

A big thank you to Killeigh GAA  for the use of their facilities over the past number of months. It was very much appreciated by the team management and players.

Cumann na mBunscol Football Final

Very best of luck to Rhode Parish schools in the Group A Football Cup Final versus Portarlington on This thursday 19th in O\’Connor Park at 4;30pm

Lets get behind the boys of the future. !!

U,12s

Rhode u,12s played Caragh of Kildare  in a challenge game on Saturday afternoon last in Fr.Dowling Park Rhode . It was an excellent display from Rhode with final score reading Rhode 6-12 Caragh 2-8. A big thank you to Caragh for travelling over.

Rhode GAA Golf Classic

We are holding our Golf Classic  this Saturday  21st of October in Highfield Golf Club.

Team of 3 €100 The Format is Three-ball Scramble  with excellent prizes up for grabs.   Refreshments provided by Dempseys Butchers.

Special Guest on the day The Dowling Cup !!!

To book Tee Times and for Further information contact Oliver Murphy  0877087117 or Ger Hynes 0868143622

Rod Og Fun Fundraiser Croghan Hill Challenge

Rod Og are holding a fun fundraiser  to raise money for the up keep of our under-age teams and to further their footballing abilities  on Saturday  October 28th 11:30am . Its a day of fun also enjoy the thrills and spills of the Croghan Hill Challenge  Adults @ €20. Students (over 16)  @ €10  All participants will be entered into a free draw for great prizes. On the Saturday night  there will be live music, raffle and refreshments from 9pm in O\’Toole\’s\’ Lounge Rhode. For Further details contact Rod Og Club Contact Tracey Murphy 087-2664435.  Stephen Darby 086-8452132 .

Lotto

There was no winner of the Rhode GAA Lotto Draw that took place on the 10th of October for a Jackpot of €15,000.  The numbers drawn were 4 23 26 28.  The club would like to thank all those who supported the draw and thanks to Killeen’s for the use of their premises and for their help and cooperation.  The following matched three numbers and received €70 each.

Niall Darby

Karen Colgan

Winnie Smullen

The Rhode GAA Lotto is the main source of income the club has and now you can play online through our website.  The good news is when you play the lotto online you are entitled to free draws, for example, pay for seven draws, receive the eighth one free, pay for fourteen draws receive two free and so on.  In other words, the more you play the more free draws you are entitled to!!