A Lotto success for Tourmakeady GAA Club
It was a reasonably successful year for Tourmakeady G.A.A. affairs, the club winning the junior Horan Cup, the Gaeltarra Cup, the Abbey under-14 Cup, and Tommie Heneghan, club chairman, winning an All-Ireland 'Masters' title with Mayo, making it his third All-Ireland medal. He must be a strong contender for a '95 title for retirement is the last thing on his mind. Four Tourmakeady girls also captured All-Ireland under-14 medals with the Mayo team. Underage teams had a busy year fulfilling engagements throughout the county. Great credit is due to our voluntary managers who transport, train and care for our boys. Hard-working men like Jim Callaghan, Pat Naughton, Tommie Heneghan, John Power, Pat Burke, Paddy Dolan and many more deserve our thanks.
The new exciting lotto draw has given pleasure and excitement to many in our parish. For just £1 anyone anywhere can win hundreds of pounds and your support remains in the locality for the good of the parish. The Lotto Committee have given out £2,300 in minor prizes, sponsored the Day Care function to the tune of £200, and congratulated the following jackpot winners: Tom Staunton (£1,000), Michael John Walsh (£500), Sarah Hughes (£300), Pegie Conway, Kay Dermody and Fionnuala O'Toole (£333 each), Bridie Mulroe (£350), Bernie O'Neill (£200), Bridgie O'Malley (£350). The committee wishes to thank everyone for their weekly support and look forward to meeting lots more winners. It is expected that by the next issue of ''Waterfall" Faire Naomh Muire will have major work completed on its surroundings. Again it will be your money and the club seeks your continued support.
As the 1995 season approaches we would like to commend our president, Mr. John Callan, and his wife for their ever-continuing interest and support in our club. Also congrats to Colm Conghaile who won a Connaught League medal with Mayo miners and teamed up with Ciaran Walsh who trained and managed a double winning Tourmakeady ladies team who clinched a Mayo Junior League and championship title. Good luck in the '95 campaign.
A reminder to all readers, the annual New Year's big game for ladies and gents takes place on January 1st at 2 o'clock. On the same night the annual dinner dance will be held in Tourmakeady Hall with music by Concord and a four-course meal. Get your tickets in time.
Tourmakeady G.A.A. Club extends to all readers a happy and holy Christmas and hopes for lots of support at home and away in 1995. Officers elected for'95: President, John Callan; Chairman, Tommie Heneghan; Treasurer, Frank Lally; Secretary, Michael John Casey; senior team manager: Padraig De Burca; under-21 manager: Michael John Walsh