CROSSMAGLEN RANGERS: The club is hosting a gala evening tomorrow night to commemorate the 20th anniversary of its first All-Ireland Club Championship win.
A host of stars and pundits from the world of Gaelic games will be in attendance including Joe Brolly, Colm O'Rourke, Kevin O'Neill and Benny Tierney. Newstalk will be broadcasting live from the Rangers Hall with a mix of interviews, lively chat and interaction with the audience.
The club will also pay tribute to the mighty management, Joe Kernan, the late Ollie McEntee (RIP) and Donal McKenna, and their talented squad. They broke records and went down in history as the youngest club side ever to win the Andy Merrigan Cup.
THE CORMAC RUN: The Cormac Run, staged in memory of the late Cormac McAnallen, will take to the roads around Eglish next month.
The annual event, now in its seventh year, takes place on April 22 and a record turn-out is anticipated. A new route, which starts close to Pairc Cormac, was introduced in 2016, and the run was re-booted last year to include official timing.
Last year the race saw over 600 people participate in what was a very successful event which raised money for The Cormac Trust.
This money was used to purchase defibrillators and CPR/AED training for local clubs, community groups and amateur sporting organisations. The event comprises of a 10k and 5k which are both chipped and timed officially.
The race begins at 12noon with registration available on the day. For pre-race registration and full race day details, including the route, go to www.cormacrun.org
DERRYGONNELLY HARPS: The club’s first fundraising cycle, The Harps Tour, will take place on Saturday, May 13.
All cycling abilities are catered for with three routes on the day; the 100km tour, a 50km route and a 10km fun-route.
The 100km tour incorporates four counties, taking in some breathtaking views along the way. Departing from Derrygonnelly and going through Belcoo and Blacklion towards Manorhamilton, the tour will then move to Kinlough and onwards to Bundoran for a stop to take in some refreshments and the Atlantic views.
It then moves to Ballyshannon and Belleek before the grand return in Derrygonnelly.
The 50km route moves from Derrygonnelly along Lough Navar forestry, stopping at the Lough Melvin Centre in Garrison for refreshments before returning to Derrygonnelly.
In addition there will be a 10km fun local scenic loop. All cyclists who take part in the 100km tour will receive a special commemorative jersey.
Registration can be done online via www.derrygonnellyharps.gaa.ie or on the morning of the cycle from 8.30am in the clubrooms. Entry forms are also available from local bike shops.
ST COLMAN’S, DRUMANESS: The club will be hosting the critically acclaimed show ‘St Mungo's’ on Sunday, April 9 at 8pm in the clubrooms. Tickets priced at £12 are available from the club or by contacting Paddy on 07719 984030.
ROUND TOWERS, BALLYMACNAB: The final membership registration night takes place tomorrow from 8.30pm-9pm in the clubrooms.
ST ERGNAT’S, MONEYGLASS: An Operation Trasnsformation (OT) awards and party night takes place on Saturday at 8pm. Everyone welcome whether you were in OT or not. The club would also like to see all OT15 and OT16 participants.
Meanwhile, Saturday, April 9 sees the sixth annual community Big Spring Clean, incorporating a charity cake sale and coffee afternoon in aid of the Alzheimer's Society.
PEARSE’S, ANNAGHMORE: Health and wellbeing day takes place on Saturday, April 29 at the clubrooms.
ERIN’S OWN, CARGIN: The club will host a ‘Lip Sync Battle’ on Saturday from 8pm in the club, followed by a disco.
ST GALL’S: The club’s senior presentation night takes place in the clubrooms tomorrow from 8pm sharp. Buffet and music. Tickets £10.
