Christmas Lotto Winners

There was no winner of the Rhode GAA Lotto for the week ending 16th of December for a Jackpot of €15,000. The numbers drawn were 5 12 14 23. The club like to thank all those who supported the draw and thanks to Doyle\’s for the use of their premises and for their help and cooperation. The following matched three numbers and received €35 each
Tommy Stones, Ballycumber c/o Seamus Maguire
Shirley O\’Connor, Rhodebridge Rhode
Martin Glynn, Rhode
Anne Kearney, c/o Martin Kerrigan
Declan Nolan, Laurencetown Rhode
Kathleen Swaine, Fahy Rhode
There was an extra €1,000 in prizes given out for Christmas the following won €100 in the promoters draw
Noel Groome, Rathcobican Rhode
John Glennon, Fahy Rhode
Ryan\’s Pharmacy, Rhode
Seamus Maguire, Dunville Rhode
The following won €50
Ted Martin, c/o Killeens PO Rhode
Pe Masterson, Fahy Rhode
Sean Leo, c/o Richie Glennon
Richie Murphy, Tubberdaly Rhode
Mary Murphy, Edenderry Rd Rhode
Finbarr Bannon, Garr Rhode
Angela Scally, Ballyheshill Rhode
Harry Feighrey, c/o Pat McManus
Kealyn Glennnon, St Patrick\’s Ave Rhode
Pauline Garry, Rhode,

The Club would like to thank all who the lotto during the year the promoters, especially those who brought tickets each week and the three pubs for their help and cooperation and for the use of their premises. We look forward for your continued support in 2014 and finally to the members of the lotto team who look after the smooth running of the lotto each week.

The Rhode GAA Lotto is the main source of income the club has and now you can play online though 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!!

The club wishes all in the parish a bright, healthy and prosperous New Year and look forward to your continued support which is very much appreciated and wishing all our teams the very best as they strive for success in 2014.

Membership of the club is now due and can be paid to any of the club officials who are as follows Patricia McManus, Mary Hannon, Jody Kilmurray, James Murphy, Ger Noonan and John Glennon. Subscriptions are as follows

Family €50

Players and Insurances €50

Adult €25

O.A.P €5

Students €20

The Offaly GAA Awards Night takes place on Saturday the 11th of January in The Bridge House who also sponsor the event. Rhode have had great success lately in this prestigious event and this year is no exception with Rhode\’s Paul McPadden getting the Under 21 football award with his wonderful displays for the parish side St Michael\’s great win in this year\’s Under 21 Championship win as he captained the side he led by example been the top scorer on 1-14 in the three games played. He also represented the club at county level in this grade for the past couple of years. Tickets for the night can be obtained from John Glennon 087 2715 804.

The Rhode Og Minor Club are holding a 5 a side Christmas soccer tournament at St. Brigid\’s GAA Ground on Sunday the 29th of December.

Teams of a minimum of 5 with 2 subs.

A group based tournament with top teams through to semi finals.

Each team will pre-pay €40 for entry and there will be prizes for victorious team.

Penalty shoot out and side events with shop on the day.

A fun day to raise money for the Parish Minor and U16 teams.

Teams can preregister before event by contacting
Paraic Sullivan 0860497356
Glenn O Connell 0851552931
Kyle Kavanagh 0857267711
Ger Hynes. 0868143622
Anthony Murphy 0861075043

There will be a pre Christmas eve raffle for a Christmas hamper and lines will be available for only €2.