Aughavas GAA Club news
Aughavas GAA Club news
LOTTO: The draw will be held on Saturday night November 14, in Mollies Bar, Fenagh. Jackpot is €6,200. Fintan & Martins team are co-ordinating the draw. Please support the club and Tracey & Declan Gannon, Mollies bar who are generous supporters of Aughavas GAA. Buy on-line; https://member.clubspot.app/club/aughavas-gaa/fundraisers.
ST JOSEPH’S LADIES: Well done to the Senior Ladies who are Connacht “B” Senior champions after their victory over Drumcliffe Rosses Point, Sligo. This is a wonderful achievement for the team after a long competitive season. The team and management can now enjoy a well-earned rest. Well done to all involved.
SCOR NA NOG 2026: Amy McBrien represented the club in Scor na Nóg in Cloone on Saturday last in the Amhrániocht Aonair – Solo Singing where she put in a fantastic performance of the song “Grace”. Amy did a superb job and was complimented on her singing. Míle buíochas Amy, for all your work and preparation and for representing the club.
CONDOLENCES: Sincere sympathy to all the Kenny family on the recent passing of Gerty. Gerty’s grandsons Eoin and Pearse are current players with our Intermediate team. We offer our condolences to the lads, Gerty’s children Martin, Vinny, Tony, Peadar and Róisín and the extended family. May Gerty rest in peace.
THANK YOU: The Club would like to thank Michael Reilly, Pauline from The Dugout for their sponsorship and support over the last number of years and wish them well in all their future endeavours. We look forward to new beginnings in the pub when it reopens under new ownership on December 5.
LEITRIM OBSERVER PRIDE OF THE PARISH: This is a special award to celebrate the unsung heroes of Leitrim's GAA and our own Dan O’Brien has been nominated by the club. Dan moved to Aughavas in 2008 after returning home from Chicago and marrying Mary, a member of the well-known McLoughlin family, a name closely associated with both Aughavas and Leitrim GAA. Although a Cork native, Dan quickly settled into life in Aughavas and became a valued and active member of our club.
Over the years, Dan has given countless hours to Aughavas GAA. He has trained St. Joseph's boys' teams, served on the club executive, completed a term as Club Secretary, and this year has jointly managed our Junior team. Dan is always willing to help out wherever he is needed. He is a dedicated ticket seller and spent many evenings travelling around neighbouring parishes supporting our recent fundraising draw. On match days, he can often be seen in his high-vis jacket stewarding games and helping to ensure everything runs smoothly.
He is also heavily involved in our annual Golf Classic, assisting with the set-up and the many jobs that go on behind the scenes to make the event a success. No task is ever too big or too small, and Dan is always prepared to lend a hand.
What makes Dan such an important part of our club is not just the roles he takes on, but his dependability, enthusiasm to get involved whenever needed. He contributes so much, often without any recognition, and is the type of volunteer every club values and depends upon.
We are extremely proud to nominate Dan for this award and to recognise the huge contribution he has made, and continues to make, to Aughavas GAA Club and the wider community. We appreciate your support.