GAA notes Aug 5th

Junior Football Defeat

The Argideen Rangers footballers had a bad night at the office on Saturday last when defeat was their lot at the hands of Kilmacabea at Rosscarbery. They began promisingly and carved open the opposition defence on three occasions in the opening minutes but faulty shooting, lacking conviction yielded nada. Instead, it shook Kilmac and they responded with points from almost every attack. Though Argideen did register scores they had to work harder for them and the opposition found it easy to attack through the middle of a somewhat porous Argideen defence.

In the second half Argideen upped the intensity needed and showed more appetite for the contest. However, they were faced with an up- hill battle and did not have enough time to rectify matters. Kilmac picked up the points and Argideen will have some soul searching to do before their next game against Bandon in mid-August. A full report can be seen, if desired, on The Sport Section of this edition.

Hurling Championship

The Argideen players will have little time to lift themselves from the football defeat as they play Tracton in the hurling championship at Ballinspittle on Sunday next at 2pm. Fixtures are coming thick and fast at this stage of the season. They play Erins Own a week later in the next hurling game. It’s a case of getting up on the horse again and riding on!

Lottery Draw

There was no winner of the Argideen Rangers GAA lottery jackpot of €5,600 when the drawwas held last Sunday night at Pad Joe’s Bar. The numbers drawn were 1, 18, 19 and 26. Lucky dip winners of €30 each were Sheila Donnolly, Lehina, Barry Butler, Cregane; J Burke c/o F Gabriel; John O’Leary, Killavarrig; Tracey Harrington, Abbay Street (bought on line).

Next week’s draw will take place at Charlie Madden’s Bar on Sunday night at 9pm when thejackpot on offer will be €5,750. Tickets at €2 each or 3 for €5 can be bought at Foley’sCentra, Timoleague Post-Office, Pad Joe’s Bar, Monk’s Lane, Charlie Madden’s Bar, TheBrewery Bar or from any club officer. Supporters of the draw are also asked to avail ofmodern technology by using the club’s on-line link by visiting www.smartlotto.ie where onecan avail of the user-friendly website. There is also a link to this site on the club website.