Nuachtlitir Cumann Fánaithe na Claise Vol 8 Issue 09 Ladies Football Representatives at Dinner Dance. Upcoming Fixtures Under 21 B Football Championship Valley Rovers Vs Ballymartle Wed 07 th March, in Riverstick at 7:30pm Lotto Results No Draw this week due to the adverse weather conditions Next week s lotto at Johnny Crowleys Bar Jackpot 3,350 Senior Football League Division 1 Valley Rovers Vs Carbery Rangers Saturday 10 th of March @2.30pm in Ross Please Support All fixtures subject to change, please check website homepage prior to games Page 1 of 6
All details are available through the below link: https://www.fantasycheltenham.ie/ We will be looking at having our own internal Valley Rovers competition also depending on take up and we will let people know in advance of the festival of the potential prize fund. If you have any queries feel free to contact Michael O'Brien. Valley Rovers Senior Players Fundraiser The Senior Players of Valley Rovers are running a fundraiser centred around the upcoming Cheltenam Horse Racing Festival (starting on the 13th March). We would greatly appreciate your support. Daily and Overall prizes on offer of up to 2,000 as well as prizes for top clubs. Tickets cost 20 with at least 10 of this going straight back to the players fund. Tickets are available to buy in Centra Innishannon, Johnny Crowleys, Barretts Bar Innishannon, Twohigs Bar, The Crossbarry Inn and from all senior players. How it works: - Buy a ticket - We will register you online before the festival starts -Select 1 horse per race for the first 4 races for each day of the festival - Pick your horse number and have your ticket number available - Enter your selection either online, by phone, text message, or by email by 12pm on each day of racing (contact details will be on your ticket) - PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ONLY NEED A PIN NUMBER IF YOU WANT TO PLAY ONLINE (this will be sent to you once we register you as a player) How to score points: - 1st Place = 21 points - 2nd Place = 11 points - 3rd Place = 5 points - 4th Place = 3 points DOUBLE POINTS FOR THE FIRST RACE OF THE DAY e e e s 33 3 All Valley Rovers pitches are closed until Wednesday 7 th March at the earliest. Congratulations to the Juvinile Club on Receiving Benchmark 2020 Gold Valley Rovers Juvenile Club receive Benchmark 2020 Gold Accreditation for 2017, a big congratulations to all the management and coaches. Page 2 of 6
Strictly Valleys @ Rochestown Park Hotel Next Saturday 10th March 7.30 p/m Rehearsals in full swing for the upcoming Strictly Valleys. Please Support! Thank you to the enthusiastic couples Rick Barrett & Mags Buckley, Colman Power & Michele Hobbs, Kieran Delaney & Sheila McCarthy, Alan Coleman & Nicci Egan, Chris Hayes & Adele Looney, Willie Glavin & Mags Looney, Sh ne & D ne O S v n, James Conway & Grace Corrigan, Ar h O Le & S bh n McCarthy, Juan Carlos & Brenda Coleman, C n K e & R se O Le, Dave Tyner & Priscilla Lane, Phil Sewell & Claire McGonnigle, Cormac Desmond & Triona Cowhig, David Lynch & Niamh Salmon & Barry Casey & Debbie Keane and best of luck to them all on the night. The following report appeared in the Evening Echo this week Saturday night fever Hits Valleys John Bohane reports Valleys are anticipating a hugely entertaining night of dance and craic. He reports that according to organising committee member Rebecca Slyne there will be 16 couples dancing on the night and that they have been training 2 nights a week for the past 3 months. Three judges have been lined up, Sarah Callanan a dance teacher from Innishannon Rachel Walsh Murphy a d m e m n e e he m C ssb nd s h e he Ch s O D n v n Rebecca has been delighted with the ticket sales for the event. Tickets flew out the door and already 700 tickets sold. Rebec ev s g n sed s even he b nd s j ned n h s e s h dw k ng committee by Michele Rohu, Petra Hendrix, Therese Kiely, Mary Crenin and club chairman Willie Glavin. The money raised from Strictly Valleys is vital for the continued progression of the club, which caters for a huge array of adult players both male and female as well as juvenile club. It is also vital for the development of club GAA grounds in the Bleach in Innishannon and Brinny. Page 3 of 6
Cork Camogie Club Championship Fixtures 2018 At the County Board meeting of Monday March 5th, 2018 the fixtures were made for the Cork Camogie Championships 2018. One of the great prizes on the night of Strickly, A Signed Cork Jersey by the Senior Hurling team to be won. Thanks to Chris o Leary for organizing this great prize. Valley Rovers Camogie Club appeared in the draw for the first time ever and will take on Killeagh in their first ever Senior game. We wish them luck in the year ahead. The draw in full is: A. Cloughduv v Inniscarra B. Ballincollig v Douglas C. Carbery v Ballygarvan D. Mallow v Sarsfields E. Killeagh v Valley Rovers F. St. Finbarrs v Muskerry G. Milford v Glen Rovers H. St. Catherines v Courcey Rovers Losers Round I. C v E J. G v D K. B v F L. H v A The Winners prizes, which couple will collect these coveted prizes? Page 4 of 6
Valley Rovers Membership is now being collected. Please make every effort to pay ASAP. Players are reminded that they must be paid before they will be allowed to play. Valley Rovers History Valley Rovers are in the process of gathering information with the view of recording the History of Gaelic games in the parish in a book. This project is covering all aspects of Gaelic games, be it Hurling Football, Camogie and Ladies Football. We need your Help!! If you have any memorabilia, pictures, old medals, old minute books in your procession, old AGM reports etc or equally important, any historical information we would greatly appreciate if you would share it with us. We have set up an email address valleyrovershistory@gmail.com that you can email any items. Also we will be in Innishannon Hall on a date to be confirmed shortly, where people can come and bring interesting items and we will scan them and you can take your items home again. If someone has many items and they want us to come to your house to copy them that can be arranged also. All information is welcome and we will endeavor to include as many items as possible. For more details or any queries please contact John Lynch at 0877617532 or any club officer Please contact Registrar Willie Casey Thanks for your cooperation. LOTTO TICKETS Yearly lotto tickets are now overdue. Please contact your local collec enew h s e s ke nd remain in the draw. New people always welcome, never miss a draw! Ball Wall Bookings If teams need to book the ball wall. P e se n T n O Re n 51 4 4 Please spread the word! Page 5 of 6
Please note that pitch bookings should be done through each sections pitch coordinator (Ladies football, Camogie and Juvenile) who will then contact Willie Casey to see if a pitch is available at the time/date requested. This refers to all bookings - training and matches Valley Rovers Cul Camp for 2018 will run from July 16th to July 20th. All are welcome to +this very enjoyable week. More details will be available shortly. Keep the dates in your Diary free! Now available to all club supporters are South East se s n ke s These e ed 3 S ng e nd 5 Couple which are great value. Application to Secretary Rose Hoey at 085/7038198 by text only. The County Final of the Table Quiz in Scór Sinsear takes place on Friday 9th March in Bishopstown GAA Pavilion at 7.30pm. Would all Club's interested in taking place, please contact Shiela Murphy at 087 768 6112, ASAP Valley Rovers GAA Contact Valley Rovers Phone 0857038198 Email chairperson.valleyrovers.cork@gaa.ie secrectary.valleyrovers.cork@gaa.ie pro.valleyrovers.cork@gaa.ie Website: www.valleyrovers.com Every effort has been made to ensure the contents of this newsletter are correct, however we take no responsibility for any errors, omissions or misprints that may occur in this publication from time to time Page 6 of 6