Weekly News October 23rd 2011

Post date: Nov 1, 2011 11:02:31 AM

Sympathy

Ballina GAA club would like to sympathise with the Cosgrove family Boher on the death of Mattie Cosgrove; who had a lifetime association with the club. Having played as a juvenile, he became a selector during the eighties and ninties at all levels with the Juvenile club, he was also a selector with our Junior Footballers who captured the County Final in 2002. He was Treasurer of the Juvenile club between 1993- 97, a post he served with great diligence. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis.

Lottery

With the jackpot now standing at €17,000 and the build-up at €8,200, it is now one of the largest in the region, for just €2 it could be yours. Tickets can be purchased in most local business outlets, or can be done on line by visiting www.locallotto.ie

Tidy Towns

Tidy Town's adjudicators Reports which was recently published gave special mention to the Ballina GAA entrance, improvement works carried out here helped in the 9 point increase for Ballina in the 2010 competition.Thanks to our Fas workers, who help keep the site in pristine condition and eco-friendly.