A Walk For Club & County
Club Legend\’s Johnny Mooney & Stephen Darby are taking part in the Club Faithful Fundraiser A Walk For Club & County 5km Walk/Run on Saturday March 27th to raise much needed funds for both club and County. (50% Each) They will be Joined by Current Rhode and Offaly Senior Footballers Niall Darby, Ruairi McNamee, Conor McNamee, Eoghan Rigney, Anton Sullivan & Niall McNamee Hope you can support this great cause by making a donation to either Johnny or Stephen or any of the lads by going on www,grandcanalwalk,ie checkout Rhode GAA Social Media Pages and click on their links (see links below} those unable to make a donation using online methods but want to donate can also make contact with them. .
Stephen Darby: 086- 8452132https://www.grandcanalwalk.ie/sponsoring/504
Johnny Mooney: 087-9311365https://www.grandcanalwalk.ie/sponsoring/526
Conor McNamee: https://www.grandcanalwalk.ie/sponsoring/569
Anton Sullivan: https://www.grandcanalwalk.ie/sponsoring/564
Niall McNamee: https://www.grandcanalwalk.ie/sponsoring/562
Eoin Rigney: https://www.grandcanalwalk.ie/sponsoring/555
Niall Darby: https://www.grandcanalwalk.ie/sponsoring/546
Ruairí McNamee: https://www.grandcanalwalk.ie/sponsoring/563
Membership
We have made some changes to our club membership fees which will be available soon as work Is nearly completed on an on-line payment System to collect our membership. Please watch our social media and website for the uploading of the link in the coming days. This will make it easier and safer to pay your membership whether you\’re an ordinary member or player.
Rhode GAA Walking Track
Our walking track remains open for our members to exercise safely (once within 5km of your home) Please do not gather in groups. Members are asked to obey signage and maintain Covid-19 social distancing measures.
We Ask that Those using our facilities respect the grounds by either bringing home your rubbish or use the many bins that surround the walking track .
We Are Here To Help !!
. No Shame in needing help when you are in need of it.
Members of Rhode GAA committee and club members/supporters are available to help out in collecting groceries or prescriptions from the chemist and shops for the eldery and vulnerable of the parish:
Tracey Murphy 0872264435
Patricia McManus 0876439380
Michael Fleming 0860830673
Stephen Darby. 0868452132
Siobhan Scally 0871416115
Paul McNamee 0852101826
Debbie Gowran 0851391386
Rory Swaine 0871131113
Club Person of Contact Eoghan Hickey 0879481249
Feel free also to message this page or any other issues or messages that need to be passed on you can contact me PRO Robert Kellaghan 0876452964
Offaly Covid-19 Community Response Forum FREEPHONE number is 1800 81 81 81 or email covidsupport@offalycoco.ie. Lines open 8am to 8pm 7 days a week #CommunityCall #Offaly
Lotto
The Rhode GAA Lotto Jackpot is €4,600 and it took place on the 8th of March while adhering to strict guidelines.
The numbers drawn out were 1 3 24 25
There was only one match three winner who won €200.
Sharon Gorman – online
The lotto can be played online before 12 Noon on the date of Draw see the Rhode GAA Website / Facebook / Twitter Or Contact your usual ticket seller for details Draw Will take place every Monday Night and will be live on Facebook between 8pm-8:30pm
Stay Safe
We hope all in our community are keeping safe and well. We urge you all to play your part in this war against the invisible virus. Please observe social distancing advice and follow guidance from government, HSE and reliable sources. There is much scaremongering and false information doing the rounds also, so be careful and use good judgement. Look after yourself, your family and your neighbors. Especially those who are at greater risk. If you or someone you know, needs some help with getting groceries or medication, speak to members of our club and we will do our best help out
St.Patricks Day
Wishing you all a very Happy St.Patricks Day. We wish we could be spending the day with you at the Annual parade but unfortunately we cannot. We Hope you have a enjoyable day with your family in safe manner.
Bring on Rhode St.Patricks Day Parade 2022. !!
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Club President Paddy McCormack , his wife Josie , Pat Swaine and Jody Gunning who all celebrated their birthdays recently .
Get well:
Get well wishes are extended to all of the people of the parish who are ill or hospitalised at the moment.
Deepest Sympathy to Paddy Galvin & the Galvin family on the passing of his sister Christine ( Dinah )Finn nee Galvin Westport Mayo . Dinah\’s Funeral Mass took place on Monday morning last at Aughagower Church followed by cremation.
Deepest Sympathies are also extended to the Murray Family the Passing of Joe Murray Tyrellspass formerly of St.Patricks Avenue . Joe will sadly be missed by all his family past neighbours and colleagues of the Power tstation. Joe\’s funeral took place on Thursday last at St.Stephens Church Tyrellspass followed by burial to the local cemetery.
May Christine & Joe Rest In Peace
