It was with profound sadness that we learned of the untimely death of Paul Kelleher, a cherished former player of Elphin GAA club.
Paul was an Elphin man through and through, and even though he had made his home in Leitrim Village with Shauna, Cara and Tadhg, he never forgot Elphin.
Paul started his footballing career with Elphin at underage in Orchard Park, he came through the ranks with great enthusiasm and love for the club which continued right through to senior, some of his achievements included the 2006 minor division 1 championship where he was described as the Colm Corkery of Elphin and indeed it was a good description as he always had a big presence on the pitch. He went on to play in the 2 senior county finals, and although we didn’t win, he played a pivotal role in getting us there. He also helped us deliver a senior league title in 2011.
Paul was more than just a player – he was a teammate, a friend and a true gentleman who embodied the spirit of our club. As significant as his presence was on the pitch, it was even greater off it. Paul had the beautiful gift of lighting up any room with his warm smile, gentle nature, and vibrant personality. Whether celebrating a hard-fought win or finding humour in a loss, he was always ready for a laugh and a pint with his teammates and friends.
To Shauna, Cara, Tadhg, Pat, Noeline, David, and Robert, and to the extended Kelleher and Duignan families, we offer our deepest sympathies. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Paul’s loss leaves a deep void in our club and wider communities, and his presence will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him on and off the pitch.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Scór na Paístí
Next up in the Scór programme is Scór na Paístí, which takes place on April 17th in Elphin. Abbeycartron National School are busy preparing for entries on the night. This is a wonderful opportunity for many children to get to experience a stage competition, and they really need your home support on the night. More details to follow.
Adult Football
Good luck to our Tansey Cup team, who play Kilglass in Kilglass at 1 pm on Sunday, the 5th of April.
Elphin-Ballinameen Underage Round-up
Good luck to all our underage teams who start their league campaigns this week. Our Minor team play St. Ciaran’s/Tulsk this evening, Tuesday the 31st, in Fuerty at 6:30 pm.
Our Yellow U14 team play Kilmore/Shannon Gaels also on Tuesday at 6:30 pm in Ballinameen. Our Blue U14 team play Strokestown on Thursday the 2nd at 6:30 pm in Strokestown.
Our U16 team play Kilglass/St. Barry’s on Friday the 3rd at 6:30 pm.
Lotto Jackpot Keeps Growing
There was no winner of this week’s Lotto Jackpot, but a few people came close and matched three numbers. The numbers drawn were 10, 12, 23, and 24 – watch the draw here. Congrats to our Lucky Dip winners:
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- Olivia Murray
- Marie O’Grady
- Joanne Brady
- John Gill
The jackpot now stands at €13,300, and you can enter via our new app https://elphingaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products. Our weekly Lotto draw is held every Monday (or Tuesday on a Bank Holiday weekend) at 8 p.m. in the Clubrooms, and online entries close at 7 p.m. Every draw is broadcast on Facebook
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