Elphin Roscommon

Elphin GAA Update June 18th

Congrats to Fintan, Shane and the Roscommon team on their Connacht Final win.

Elphin Ballinameen Underage Round-up

The U12 Elphin Ballinameen Div 2 team won their play off by the narrowest of margins beating Kilbride by 11pts to 10. The U12 B team will play Boyle B in the Cup Semi Final on Wednesday evening at 7pm in the Orchard. Best of luck to them!

The Elphin Ballinameen U14’s had a good win over Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s last week.

The Elphin Ballinameen u8/U10’s had a great morning in Kilbride on Saturday last taking part in a blitz. Thanks to Kilbride GAA for hosting a lovely morning! Well done to all the kids that took part!

Elphin LGFA:

U12’s were narrowly defeated by St. Croans in the Summer League Group C Semi Final on a sunny Friday evening in Elphin. The game went to extra time with St. Croans securing their 2 point win in the final 5 minutes.
Elphin / Kilmore are through to the Group C A1 Final next Saturday, details to follow. Wishing the girls the very best of luck.

Our U8’s & U10’s played challenge games against Shannon Gaels away on Saturday morning. It’s fantastic to see the interest and enthusiasm of the younger ladies in the Club. The girls played a blinder and it was thoroughly enjoyable to watch. Training continues Monday evenings at 6.30pm in The Orchard.

Mother’s & Others training continues Wednesday’s at 8.30pm in the Orchard. All players, new and existing welcome.

Orchard Improvements

Great work has been done in the Orchard over the past week which is all part of the clubs 3 year plan! Sand being spread, verti-draining by Corbett Sportsfield Services on the pitch. MacMull Plant Hire is levelling topsoil at back of stand.

Adult Football

Well done to the senior’s who had a win over Tulsk on Saturday evening last.

Table Quiz

Elphin/Ballinameen GAA are holding a table quiz in aid of our U14 Feile team on Friday the 21st at 9:30pm in An Bothar Rua. Raffle and spot prizes on the night. All support would be greatly appreciated

Cúl Camp

Registration is now open for this years Cul Camp. Parents are advised to register on line due to camp capacities, places are not guaranteed if you choose not to book on line. Camp will take place in the Orchard Park from Monday 8th to Fri 12th July. Register on www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie The cost is 1 child 60 euro, 2nd child 55 euro, 3rd/4th child 45 euro.

Elphin GAA Lotto

There was no winner of this weeks Club lotto. The numbers drawn were 3, 4, 19 & 22. The lucky dip winners were Éamon Brady Kilrickle Co. Galway, Liadh & Dylan C/O Regina & Jim McLoughlin; Pádraig Tiernan, Pollamaughill, Hillstreet; Eileen O’Brien, Elphin. Next week’s jackpot €12000 and the will take place in Olivers. Entry is just €2, Envelopes are available in local shops or you can play here.