Elphin GAA

Club News update March 27th

Picture Credit: Official Scór Facebook Page

Congratulations

To Alex Gleeson, Niall Higgins and the Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown team on winning the All-Ireland Post Primary C Football Championship on Saturday.

Scór

There was double delight for representatives in the Connacht Scór Finals in Tubbercurry with our Leiriu Actors retaining the title and Sylvia Regan winning the Sean Nós Dancing title. The Leiriu team go forward to the All-Ireland Final in the Waterfront Theatre in May. Well done to our Set Dancers who did the Club proud and our new Table Quiz Team who finished third in the County Final. This saw Elphin claim the Roscommon Scór Club of the Year title – Congratulations to all involved.

Adult Football

Best of luck to Fintan, Shane and the Roscommon Seniors against Cavan on Sunday in Dr Hyde Park. The Juniors host Kilglass Gaels on Saturday at 6pm.

Elphin-Ballinameen Underage Round-up

The Elphin-Ballinameen Minors game versus Tulsk was postponed. Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm and they’re due to face Oran away on Sunday at 11am. Best of luck to Aaron Brady and the Roscommon Minors against Galway on Saturday at 3:30pm in Boyle.

The U14 suffered a 3-3 to 5-7 defeat to St Dominics on Saturday. It was a very entertaining game throughout with plenty of stand-out performances. Best for the home side were Daniel Christie, Danny Traynor, Dylan Scott, Thomas McGrath, Alan Gormley (1-0), Cian Beirne, Declan Main, Adam Dwyer (1-3), John Finnerty, James McNamara and the returning Kyle Casey, who scored a goal soon after his introduction.

Coaching

Everyone Coaching / Assisting with Underage teams must be a registered Club Member and must be Garda Vetting. An application for vetting can be completed at vetting.garda.ie

Elphin GAA Lotto

There was no winner of Sunday’s Club Lotto Jackpot, the numbers drawn were 11, 16, 21 and 29. The Lucky Dip winners were Eamon McCormack (USA), Mary Finnerty, Kevin & Alice Brennan and Deirdre Kennedy. The Jackpot now stands at €11,600 and this Saturday’s Draw will be held in The Central Bar. Entry is just €2 and envelopes are available in local shops or you can play now here.

Elphin GAA Membership

Club Membership must be renewed by this Saturday and can be paid here now using your Credit or Debit Card. Club Members will be entitled to vote at our AGM and can apply for the GAA’s GRMA Membership Card which entitles the bearer to discounts and offers. The current offer includes a discount at Elverys.

Elphin GAA Footage

Anyone with Video/DVD Footage of old Club Matches or events is asked to contact Peter Carney, Mick Rock or Mick Maye. All items received will be used for a “Reeling in the Years” style Social Night!

AIB Insurance Offer

AIB will give Elphin GAA €50 when supporters take out an AIB Home Insurance policy and choose Elphin GAA as their Club. The offer is also open to anyone who purchased Insurance since October 3rd 2016. Full details are available on www.aib.ie , code 932558 may be requested.