We smashed both targets in style! 😃 The distance travelled yesterday was well over 2,000kms. 75% on foot from people of all ages and around the world. The target was €4,000 and we surpassed that and managed to get in €5,510! Thanks to each and every one of you for participating, donating so generously and coming together as one community around Castlecomer and surrounding areas. Great to see, great to be part of and most importantly we have helped in a small way towards one little boy and his family’s goal to receiving suitable medical treatment for Dan. It was brilliant to see all the clubs posting up, people of all ages taking part and some great family moments throughout. The go fund me page has now closed and we will hand over the proceeds to do it for Dan campaign. One thing for certain about Comer and the surrounding area, when the need arises we won’t be found wanting!👏👏
Tomorrow Erins Own,alongside other sports clubs in Castlecomer, are taking part in the do it for dan fundraiser. Can we encourage as many of you as possible to take part in this great community effort. All the details to donate are up on our clubs Facebook page. Encourage your friends and family to take part too and most importantly donate to the fund and help us reach our target. Best of luck and thanks. 2 targets €4,000 and 500km 👍🏻
CastlecomerSports#doitforDan Castlecomer Sports Clubs (Erin’s Own GAA Clubs (Hurling, Camogie, Ladies Football and G4M), Castlecomer Athletics Club, Deen Celtic AFC, Castlecomer Golf Club and Deenside Wheelers are all coming together as one in a joint fundraiser across our community to #doitforDan Our players, members, supporters and their families are joining forces on Monday May 4th to walk, jog, run over 500kms on the day. Please ensure you maintain social distancing and remain within the 2km distance from home. Put up what you are doing in preparation for the day and then on the day post up the distance you have done. Please join in and, as a community, contribute what you can to collectively hit our target for this truly worthy cause (More Details about the #doitforDan fundraiser found on the link below) Thanks everyone in advance LINK TO DONATE is - CastlecomerSports#doitforDan https://www.gofundme.com/f/castlecomer-sports-clubs-500km-doitfordan?sharetype=teams&member=4290864&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&rcid=fc8ad9a4ad234780a21446837a85f5ee
Wishing all our members, your families and friends a safe, peaceful very happy Easter. Look after yourselves, your neighbours and your families during this challenging time. Try to make an effort to reach out to a neighbour this weekend. Finally remember we are providing a community support service. If you need to avail of it ring 087 2299555
We have decided, following advice, to suspend our lotto until further notice. This is in the interest of everyone’s health and safety. In the meantime, We have a number of people who have direct debit payments, online purchases and up front payments. We have decided to run a separate draw for this group of people every Monday where we will do a draw for vouchers (3 x €25). These vouchers will be for the local business who have supported our ticket sales and also our club sponsors. If you want to take part in supporting local business in this challenging time tickets can be purchased online www.erinsowngaa.com/lotto
Covid-19 Community support. A group of volunteers within the club have offered their services. This is to help with the collection/ delivery of essentials and/or prescriptions for the elderly/vulnerable people in our community during this challenging time. This is now up and running. We will do our best to help out where possible. To avail of it contact John, 085 8537666 @KilkennyCLG @kclr96fm Everything will be dealt with in strict confidence
Due to the recent escalation in preventative measures with regard to the containment of Covid-19, Erin's Own GAA Grounds in Ballycomey will be closed with immediate effect and the facility is not to be used. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated during this difficult period.
Registration this Friday night 13th March in Ballycomey from 7.30 pm until 9pm. New members always welcome
Last Friday Night, Erins Own headed up by the Croagh Patrick group, we’re very proud to hand over a cheque for €16,099.29 to the Friends of Castlecomer Hospital that will go directly towards improving the stay of patients during their time there. Well done again to all involved and we all look forward to the next climb and craic in this increasingly popular event. A second presentation was made to club and climbing stalwart, Marty Connolly, for the support provided and the huge amounts of money he has raised towards this event every year.
No winner of Monday nights lotto. Next weeks jackpot €11,600 Tickets €2 each or Buy online @ http://www.erinsowngaa.com/lotto #beintowin #supportlocal
Registration night in Ballycomey Friday 28th February from 7pm - 8.30pm This caters for all age groups from U7 to Senior as well as non playing members. New members always welcome 👍🏻
Erins’s Own Junior A team received their championship winning medals last night in the Avalon House Hotel. A special presentation was also made to our 3 club Vice Presidents, Edward Holland, Paddy Phelan and Marty Connolly, as a mark of appreciation for their years of service to our club. Well done to captain Jerry Callinan, the players on their success and to the management team of Davy Buggy, John Cahalan and Paddy Brennan.
Great start to the season for our U7s this evening with indoor training! Well done to all the boys. Next week @ 6.30pm in Community School Gym. New players always welcome to come to give it a try!
Erin’s Own Underage hurling 2020 season starts back with indoor training this evening, Monday 17th February in Castlecomer Community School Gym. U7s from 6.30pm - 7.15pm U9s from 7.15pm - 8pm Registration night in Ballycomey Friday 28th February from 7pm - 8.30pm New members always welcome.
14 more Erins Own coaches successfully completed their safeguarding course tonight. Thanks to Bord na nOg chairman Ronan Ryan for organising.
Kilkenny kick off their league campaign on this Sunday January 26th and our club are very proud to see 3 of our players on the starting 15. Best of luck to Conor Fogarty, Conor Delaney and Ciaran Wallace . Make sure to try and get out there and support the lads. #kilkennyabú
Presentation of medals tonight for 2019 U13 Team that won Hurling & Football Leagues and Championships. Thanks to county stars Conor Fogarty & Conor Delaney for presenting the medals and chatting to the boys. Special thanks to John Comerford and Brenda Murtagh for putting together the fabulous framed photo and medals.
