***Kindly Sponsored by Pa’s Bar, Upperchurch***

OLD GAA MATCHES IN CLUBHOUSE
Over a number of weeks in the run up to Christmas the club will be hosting evenings replaying old classic GAA matches. The first night will take place on Friday Nov 17th at 8:45pm where the 1987 Munster final replay between Tipperary and Cork will be shown. Tipperary were in search of their first Munster title in 16 years. Refreshments will also be served. All are invited to attend what should be some very enjoyable evenings.

CLUB AGM
This years club AGM will be held in the clubhouse on Sunday December 3rd at 8pm. All members are encouraged to attend.

UPPERCHURCH WALKING WEEKEND 2017
The 12th Upperchurch Walking Weekend is being held this weekend. The usual array of walks will take place along with extra activities such as music, set dancing and on Sunday there will be a 5km run round the Bog Walk starting at 2pm. Check out www.upperchurch.ie for the full catalogue of events.

MASS FOR DECEASED MEMBERS
Mass for deceased members will be held in Drombane church on Saturday December 16th

NOVEMBER TIPPERARY GAA CLUBS DRAW
Congratulations to Tom Kennedy & Sheila Baker who were among the winners in the November Tipp GAA Clubs Draw held last Friday night

SELECTORS FOR 2018
The club is interested in submissions from anyone in the club who would like to get involved with our junior, under 21 and minor hurling and football teams for 2018. Anyone who may be interested should get in contact with club President Phil Lowry or PRO Stephen Gleeson in the next couple of weeks.

LAOCHRA GAEL AWARD
Well done to Phil Lowry, Moyaliffe, who was this week named among the receipients of the 15th Laochra Gael awards. These awards honour people who have given significant service to their clubs through the years. Phil follows in the footsteps of a number of others from the parish who have received this award in previous years. The awards will be presented later this month.

MINDING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TALK
In conjunction with the Upperchurch Drombane Active Retirement Group a talk is being held in Drombane Community Centre on Monday 13th at 3pm on the topic of “Minding Your Mental Health”. John McElhinney from Mental Health Ireland will be the speaker on the day and all interested are welcome to attend.

XMAS CHARITY FUNDRAISER
Some advance warning. For this years Xmas charity fundraiser we’re going to take a break from Moher Hill and do a 5k run and walk starting and finishing in Drombane Village. It will take place on Sunday Dec 31st with the proceeds this year going to the newly formed Upperchurch Drombane Active Retirement Group – Get your running shoes on……

LIAM LAWTON IN CONCERT IN UPPERCHURCH CHURCH
Come to see the fantastic Liam Lawton perform O Holy Night in concert in the Sacred Heart Church, Upperchurch on Sat 9th December. This event is a fundraiser for Upperchurch Drombane parish and is not to be missed with the proceeds being divided between a number of local organisations. Doors open at 7pm with concert starting at 8pm. Tickets costing €20 can be purchased from local retail outlets or by contacting 0876863762 or 0862538201

WEEKLY CARD GAME
The weekly card game has resumed in the GAA clubhouse in Drombane on Mondays at 8:30pm. All are welcome

CLUB MERCHANDISE
A range of club merchandise can be purchased from the O’Neills website. The link for the shop is: https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/upperchurch-drombane-gaa.html

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