Karl Lacey visits Tuam Stars
Karl Lacey will visit the Tuam Stars Underage this Friday (19th) at 5.30 and he will be holding a training session with the U-16s. Karl plays inter-county Gaelic football for Donegal. A much decorated individual, he has won All Star Footballer of the Year 2012, four All-Star awards in 2006, 2009, 2011 and 2012, All-Ireland Senior football Championship, 2 Ulster Senior football Championships, National Football League Title, Dr. McKenna Cup, Donegal Senior Football Championship and 3 Sigerson Cups. He also won an All-Ireland Vocational Schools title in 2002 when Donegal overcame Kerry in the final. Known as a versatile defender and one of the best half-backs in Ireland, Lacey is able to play anywhere in the back six. He is a consistent performer and never far away from another All Star nomination. However, his doctor has complained that Lacey is â€Å“flogged to the point of breakdownâ€Â. Considered very influential by many young footballers, Lacey is usually to be spotted zipping around the field in his trademark white boots and white thermal shorts, and also dedicates time to voluntary work in aid of charitable organisations. Laceyâ€â„¢s choice of shorts has been known to cause puzzlement among fans. Tuam Stars G.A.A. Club Supports the Irish Blood Transfusion Service now in Partnership with the G.A.A. in recruiting new blood donors from our club. Blood Donor Clinics will be held at the Ard RàHouse Hotel, Tuam on Wednesday, April 17th and Thursday 18th from 5 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. For additional information go on line www.giveblood.ie or telephone 093 70832. Membership is now due. Anyone wishing to book the astroturf pitch contact on 086 8370819. Our astroturf pitch is available for birthday parties etc. Anyone interested in taking out advertising signage at our grounds contact our chairman Micheál Geraghty on 086 8370819. Anyone new to the parish of Tuam and wishing to play with the Club or help out in any way contact our Chairman Micheál Geraghty on 086 8370819 or our secretary Ian Doyle on 087 7382855. Our club Lotto draw for jackpot of €5,750 was held on Monday night in Reapyâ€â„¢s Bar. The numbers drawn were 15, 17, 26, 27. The ten €25 winners were Norman Quinn (Geraghtyâ€â„¢s), Joan Grogan (Junieâ€â„¢s), Tony Lee (Neil Oâ€â„¢Dea), Tony McGrath (member), Frank Oâ€â„¢Grady (Centra), Mick Roche (Junies), Jim McGough (Dick Fahyâ€â„¢s), Mike Murphy (Leoâ€â„¢s), Adie Lynch (Reapyâ€â„¢s) and Tony and Shauna Mills (Dick Fahys). Next weekâ€â„¢s jackpot will be €5,900. We thank Finbarr Mannion for hosting the draw. The Club thanks everyone who support our Lotto each week. Tickets can be purchased at a number of outlets in the town or from our Lotto agents. So get your ticket in time to avoid disappointment. The Club congratulates the Galway Minors on winning the Connacht League especially our Club colleagues John Donnellan (manage) with Stars men Conor Rhattigan and John Donnellan. We wish another Club colleague Alan Flynn, county U-21 manager, all the best when they play Kildare in the All-Ireland semi-final next Saturday in Tullamore. The Club extends its sympathy to the Donohue family, Lissadyra on the death of Ann. May she rest in peace.