Ladies U15: Our U15 girls won the Monaghan LGFA U15 Féile in Cloghan on Monday 1st April. They saw off both O’Neill Shamrocks & Scotstown in their group and played the winners of group B, Donaghmoyne in the final, eventually being crowned Div. 1 Champions. Congratulations Girls, Great start to the year.
Minor Boys: Our Minor boys were out on Tuesday 2nd April in Round 1 of the Division 1 Minor Football League with a home game to Carrickmacross. It seems the boys picked up were they left off last year. There was a 25 point difference, Faughs won 7-14 to Carrick’s 2-04.
Ladies Senior Reserves: Our ladies are out in round 5 of the Reserve League playing Emmett Óg. St. Mary’s Park, Sunday 7th April 11am
Men’s Senior Reserves: Our lads are away Saturday 6th April in Round 3 of the Reserves Football League playing Aughnamullen in a home game for them at 6:30pm
U16 Boys: U16’s are away on Thursday 4th in Round 2 of Div. 1 League, playing Donaghmoyne at 6.45pm.
Monaghan U20: On Wednesday 3rd of April, St Marys Park plays host to another round of the Ulster U20 Championship. Monaghan v Derry. A good crowd is expected for a 7.30pm throw in. Best of Luck to our own players on the panel – Shea Casey, Charlie McQuillan, Niall Rice & Thomas Hughes (Capt).
Easter Egg Hunt: From St. Mary’s Park to Iontas back to St. Marys Park the weather finally cleared up and we had a venue. Our Easter Egg Hunt was a great success this year. Hundreds of children and even parents left the grounds that day happy and their baskets full. We can’t wait to see you again next year.
Breakfast Morning: Club Breakfast Morning takes place on Sunday, 7th April, in Iontas. All proceeds go towards the Senior Men and Senior Women’s teams. Come along and fill up on a good fry before Monaghan v Cavan in the first round of the Ulster Championship in Clones.
Field Development: As construction continues on our new floodlighting system on our new pitches we ask all coaches and players to be mindful of the plant and machinery on site, please refrain from climbing or interfering with any site machinery or materials.
A request is going out to ask coaches and parents to refrain from driving onto the walking track adjacent to the new field. There is a barrier that is continuously being removed, this is a hazard for children and also a viewing restriction for patrons when matches are on.
Mini Faughs: Fun & Games Training every Thursday 5.45pm – 6.30pm in Castleblayney College.
For More info: Call/Text 087 6290 806
Lotto: Lotto results Jackpot €10,800 wasn’t won, the numbers were 10, 19, 22 and 25. Next week’s Jackpot will be €10,900. The 4 lucky dips are Brenda Campbell, Aoife Brannigan, Orla Dignam and Ann Heaney. Lotto boxes in SuperValu, Post Office, Coyle’s Pharmacy, Watters Londis or play lotto on-line: Play Here
Bingo: Faughs Bingo on every Wednesday at 8pm in Our Lady’s Concert Hall. Over €3500 in prize money to be won on the night.
Advertising: Anyone interested in promoting their company or business, speak to anyone on the finance committee about erecting a 16ft x 4ft sign around the perimeter of St Mary’s Park.
Club Membership: Player rates, Juvenile/Family and Non-Player rates – Contact Club Treasurer: 087 918 6640
Music Festival: Castleblayney Music Festival is going to be back for its 4th year from August 1st to 4th, 2024. Keep an eye out for the line-up and other news.
PRO: pro.catleblayney.monaghan@gaa.ie