Hugh McElvaney Retires

Now that the dust has settled and all new councilors are in their positions, the Seans club would like to pay a small tribute to one of its members. Hughie McElvaney, who has stepped away from his local government position is a Seans man through and through. In a political career spanning nearly fifty years, he has been a notable inclusion in the Council chamber admirably representing his local area . However, Hughie, has also been a massive advocate of the Club in this time. From sponsoring teams, the Elco Oils juvenile competitions, and numerous events, Hugh has never been shy supporting the Club during the good and bad times. He remains a firm follower of all teams and age groups and is a regular at games, regardless of age or gender. There isn’t many of the players that he doesn’t know or that don’t know him and that is a special connection which has never waned in all his years following the saffron and white. Hugh’s family are also as passionate for their roots and, they to carry the flag for the club with another generation now wearing the colours. McElvaney Waste and Recycling have been extremely loyal to the Sean Mac Diarmada Club and we will always be thankful for that. Hughie may have stepped away from the public eye, but it hasn’t deterred his desire for the Club to do well. We wish him well in his retirement from politics and hope to see him at all the games now he has more time on his hands. 

Bingo at The Seans 

Well done to our winners on Monday night as we gave away almost €6000 in prizes. 
As the main jackpot was not won and it now moves on to €10600. All other jackpots remain the same. 
Make sure you get in early and get your books. If you have any queries, please message us on Facebook, email, etc, and we will assist in every way possible. 

Lighting our Future

Our people are back on the road to make sure we don’t miss anyone as time is running out for our draw as part of the Lighting Our Future fundraiser. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of it.  All those who have purchased already are now entered into our tombola for some massive prizes which include , Two All Ireland Hurling and Football tickets with overnight stays in Dublin and an Indulgent Spa getaway along with other goodies. The draw will take place on Saturday the 6th of July in the Complex. Follow our links on Facebook and Clubzap to make a purchase. You can even use your phone to scan the QR code on the promotional signs all over the complex and playing fields which will connect you to the fundraiser.  Be sure you and your family are part of the club’s future.

Junior Reserve Championship 

Another derby game with Aghabog was the home fixture on Friday night last in the reserve championship quarter final. With a number of troops in sunnier climbs and some injury bound, we once again called upon the service of our old loyal guardsmen. Even if the legs have moved into retirement mode, the footballing brain never switches off. The experience of our more senior men gave the guidance required to our youth contingent and this made for end to end action from the off. Some great moves and scores kept it all square for most of the contest. However, as the clock ticked away, the bodies became tired and the visitors crept into a three point lead and it was advantage with Aghabog. But the introduction of a Larkin full forward would once again would change the complexion of the game. In a move, last seen in Croke Park in 1982, when a Derby man hit the net with a winner so did Damien Larkin or so we thought. The goal brought us into a draw situation, but could we get the winner? Despite the clock in the red our visitors gathered their thoughts and two quick fired points gave them victory. A thoroughly entertaining evening  and hard luck  to the lads, who gave their all to the cause. 

U16’s Shield Final

Good luck to the U16 squad who take on Ballybay in Aghabog on Thursday evening at 7.30pm for the Division 3 League Shield.

Seans Totto Results

Why not play our totto at www.seanmcdermotts.net, via our club app and at McEntees or Lynchs shops in the village.

This weeks Jackpot is €8600

The numbers sequence drawn was: 6,3,1,4,2,7,8,5,

The €20 lucky dip winners are: Hughie McElvaney, Orla Deery, Sean Sheridan, Patsy Thornton, Ruairi Clerkin.

 

Next weeks jackpot is €8700