Erin's Own GAC
Cargin

Club notes 30th March

30th March 2025

Club notes 30th March

Lotto:

Lotto results 25th March - lotto numbers were 8, 11, 12 and 25. £25 lucky dip winners: Killian Close and Amos McPeake (online).

Next week’s jackpot is £2,000. Your continued support for the lotto is greatly appreciated. Deadline for all lotto ticket sales is 6pm every Tuesday. Lotto tickets can be purchased online at: https://clubforce.com/clubs/ga.../

Friends of Cargin draw:

Join the Friends of Cargin draw and help fund the future of Erin's Own GAC while enjoying fantastic prizes throughout the year. Exclusive membership benefits include: £1,000 draw at Easter, Summer and Christmas, Monthly Champions Draw for £200 the remaining nine months, support and enhance our club facilities and community development. Your support makes a difference - join today and help shape the future of Cargin. £20 per month. Contact any committee member for more details.

Congratulations to Nr. 331 Dermot McPeake who was the February monthly winner of the Friends of Cargin draw!

Registration:

Registration is now due for all our 'ONE CLUB' codes. Register online at www.foireann.ie and select Clann na Eireann. Contact any committee member for assistance. NO PAY = NO PLAY. Deadline has now passed so make sure you are registered for the start of the playing season!

There will be a final opportunity to pay for your membership in cash on Tuesday night in the hall from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

Antrim camogie:

Huge congratulations to two of our Senior camogie players this weekend, firstly Sarah O'Neill played at centre half back for Antrim in the Division 1B league final when they overcame Clare and then Orlaith Johnston in goals who won an Ulster Minor medal for Antrim when they defeated Derry in the Championship final earlier today! Well done girls a super achievement for you both!

Dawn walk:

Advance notice that Cargin will be hosting the Dawn walk on Saturday 10th May at 4:30am in association with ALPS (All Lives Are Precious). This will be a 5k walk starting and returning to the club with some refreshments after. Everyone welcome.

Pedestrian zone:

Please note that the back car park will soon be zoned for pedestrian use only. There will hopefully be a drop off zone and a turning circle for access to the club. As always please drive carefully when using the car parks at the club.

Pitch news:

While it is great to have the pitch opened again, it is not great to see lots of rubbish lying around. Please use the bins provided to dispose of all rubbish at the end of training. Keep Cargin green!

Downstairs gym:

New opening hours from 6:30am to 9pm daily. Gym membership £20 a month or £8 a month bolt on for Gold card members. Please contact Ciara 07742789640 for your key fob to gain access to the gym.

Croc jibbitz:

A limited number of Croc jibbitz will be available to purchase in the tuck shop during senior league games.

Car park:

Patrons are reminded that the large stone overflow car park is not to be used for parking unless attending a GAA event at the club. It is not for gaining access to residential properties - NO EXCEPTIONS! The bollards are up for a reason, and NO ONE should be accessing the car park by driving over the kerbs along the adjacent private lane which is for vehicular access to 3 Shore Road only. Please show consideration to other people’s property and be respectful to the wishes of our Executive committee.

Dog owners:

In the interest of health and hygiene dog owners are asked not to exercise dogs in the club grounds and are reminded to clean up after your dog! Please keep our grounds free from dog dirt…

Training:

Monday 31st March: P5 and P6 handball at 6pm(hall), U12 boys football at 6:30pm (front pitch), U14 boys football at 6:30pm (front pitch), Senior ladies football at 6:45pm (back pitch), Ladies handball at 7pm (hall), minor football at 7:30pm (back pitch)

Tuesday 1st April: U8/U10 girls football at 6pm (astro turf), U10.5 boys at 6:30pm (back pitch), Thirds football at 7pm (back pitch), Mens handball at 7:30pm (hall)

Wednesday 2nd April: Underage camogie at 6pm (astro turf), U16/Minor football at 6:30pm (back pitch), senior camogie at 6:45pm (back pitch)

Thursday 3rd April: P7 and 1st year handball at 6pm (hall), Handball at 7pm (hall)

Friday 4th April: Senior camogie at 6:15pm (back pitch), U12 girls football at 6:15pm (back pitch), Underage camogie at 7pm (hall)

Saturday 5th April: Nursery football at 9:30am (hall), P1 and P2 boys football at 4pm (hall)

Matches:

Thursday 3rd April: U14 (A) girls football v Tir na nOg at 6:30pm (HOME)

Friday 4th April: U12/14 boys v Tir na nOg at 6:30pm (HOME)

Sunday 6th April: Senior football v Rossa at 2pm (AWAY), Senior ladies football v Creggan at 6:30pm (AWAY)

Hall booking:

The main club hall can be booked for many events including indoor soccer, basketball, handball and of course birthdays! Please remember to contact Emmett before using the hall to make sure there is nothing else on at that time. Reminder that all hall bookings must be paid for at the end of each session. Cost of hall hire £50 for 2.5 hours. Users of the hall are asked to keep the hall and the store clean after use! Emmett – 07860964147

Social club:

The social club will be open every Friday from 5pm-12am, Saturday from 2pm-12am and Sunday from 12pm to 11pm. Please contact Mary (07783199495) if you would like to book the social club for a private function or party!! Don’t miss out on securing your preferred date…