WAVE OF LIGHT
On the Thurs 15th Oct the GAA community is collaborating with the charity Ár Réaltaí Beaga which remembers children and babies who have passed away. Croke Park and GAA clubs across the country including Loughnavalley GAA will light up and host a wave of light walk at our pitch walkway ar 7pm on Thurs 15th Oct and light a candle to remember those who have passed.
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COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DRIVE
Volunteers needed for Pitch and Facilities Clean up.
Many Hands Make Light Work!
Calling all members, players, parents, and friends of Loughnavalley GAA Club! We’re hosting a Club Clean Up Day on Saturday October 17th to get our grounds looking their best and safe for everyone to use for the colder seasons ahead.
When: 9:30AM – 11.30PM
Where: Loughnavalley GFC Club Grounds.
Tasks: Weeding, sensory garden development, grass cutting, and a general tidy-up of the walkway
Whether you can give 30 minutes or the full two hours, every bit of help makes a massive difference. It’s a great way to catch up with everyone off the pitch and show some pride in our club.
Many hands make light work—let’s get it done together!
Bonus: Tea and coffee will be provided to keep the workers fueled!
Don’t forget to bring your own gloves, brushes, or shovels if you have them!
MUSICAL BINGO
In an effort to raise some much needed funds for our clubhouse to be built, We are going to have an alternative to the standard version of a table quiz and instead we will be hosting a "Musical Bingo" night instead... please see attached flyer for all the details lots of different genres of music so come join us and DJ Rooney for a night of toe tapping tunes ,some "blasts from the pasts", plenty of "earworms" and loads of prizes to be won whilst have a laugh ..
So make sure to join us in Fox's in Friday, 23rd October at 9pm to sign up and get your seat secured: First round kicks off at 9.15pm sharp... we really need as many members of our community as possible to join us and support us on the night to help raise these funds.Your support is greatly appreciated.
Westmeath GAA COUNTY 5KM
26th October at 11am in Loughnavalley GFC.
Westmeath Senior Football Team are taking part in a 5km on Monday, 26th October at 11 am at their home clubs.
So we at Loughnavalley Club will be doing the same in our grounds that morning to help raise funds in support of our county team players, and in recognition of all they have achieved for the county this year.
The event will be taking place across 15 different locations around Westmeath, with players and management getting involved in runs hosted by clubs throughout the county.
All funds raised will go towards supporting the team’s holiday and training fund.
So save the date to come down to our walking track and join in showing your support for our Westmeath Footballers.
Ireland Lights Up!
Our walking track is open to all our members all year round and at any time of the day with the sensor for the lights to turn on placed on the walking track between the goal posts and the dressing rooms. Beware the lights turn off fully at 10pm.
Loughnavalley GAA Club Notes, 14-09-2025
Player Registration and Information evening:
There will be a registration and information evening for those who want to or would like to play football for the adult lads team in Loughnavalley Club house on Friday the 3rd of October 2025 at 7:30pm.
Loughnavalley Ladies U14 triumph again:
Huge congratulations to the U14 Loughnavalley ladies who played against Athlone last Thursday evening in Loughnavalley and came away with a very convincing win, securing their place in this year's Division 3 county final. Well done to each and every one of you ladies for all your hard work and great achievements and thanks also go to your trainer's for all your hard work and dedication guiding you all.. We all are behind you and wish you every sucess in your final next weekend. Please keep an eye out on the Loughanavalley Ladies Facebook page for details of this upcoming game and lets do our part and come out and support our fantastic group of girls and get behind them all in their final. Everybody here in the club is very proud of you all.
Lilliput Gaels Sucesses:
It was great to see the U12 Lilliput Gaels out on Friday in Loughnavalley. They came away with an excellent win and great work done by all the players and trainers. It was also great to see Lilliput Gaels U10's out in Ballinagore against Rosemount and Lilliput came away with another win. Great work being done by all the trainers of all the Lilliput Gaels teams.
Split the Pot Results.
Congratulations to John Quinn who was this weeks split the pot winner of €106. Many congratulations to you John and thank you and everyone who enters for your continued support!
Next week's "Split the Pot" draw takes place on Wednesday the 17th September at 8:00pm in Loughnavalley Club house and everyone is welcome to attend and purchase tickets on the night or you can also buy your tickets at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/Loughnavalley/
Tickets can also be purchased in our local Post Office and Pub or from Ancel, Frank, Billy or Christy. All your continued support is greatly appreciated and ensures our club stays open and keeps putting the money back into our club.
Boules/Petanque (Fridays at 3pm)
Boules/Petanque continues every Friday at 3pm on our Boules court beside the pitch. Everybody is very welcome to come along and have a throw, and then enjoy a cup of tea/coffee afterwards and a chat. Please contact Christy or any member of the committee if you are interested in finding out more information.
Dads and Lads Gaelic Football (Wednesdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 12 noon: numbers permitting )
Our" half-paced and no physical contact" Dads and Lads gaelic football game continues on Wednesday evenings at 8pm , ans on Sundays at 12 midday, (numbers and weather permitting!).Our current players ages range from 35 - 75 years young. So feel free to come along and enjoy a kick around and some laughter along with tea/ coffee after our game each week.
Our Pétanque/ French Boules group is building from strength to strength with thanks to North Midlands Credit Union and Westmeath Sports Partnership participation grants. We have been able to buy competition standard equipment and some of our members have competed in competitions around Leinster.
If you’re interested in joining, come along to our weekly sessions at Loughnavalley GAA pitch on Fridays at 3pm (weather dependent) tea/coffee, chats and biscuits at every session
Weekly healthy club activities. All welcome
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Ireland Lights Up /Walking track Group (Mondays at 7pm)
We are continuing every Monday at 7pm.We encourage everyone in the community to continue to wrap up and to come out and get moving in a safe and inclusive space.Join a group or do your own thing but feel the community motivation.
Remember: Our walking track is open to all members any time of the day with the sensor for the lights to turn on placed on the walking track between the goal posts and the dressing rooms. Beware the lights turn off fully at 10pm.
Football Training
(Tuesdays and Fridays,7.30pm)
Football Training continues every Tuesday and Friday evening at 7.30pm at the pitch. Your attendance and time spent here at training is very much needed and appreciated as we don't have long to wait until the Championship will be commencing again. We have been told it will be starting over the weekend of Friday 27th ,Saturday 28th or Sunday 29th July next..Exact date and details of game as yet to be confirmed , so watch this space.
DADS AND LADS GAELIC FOOTBALL
Great kick start to 2025; choose your activity and join us this week.
Membership: you can purchase membership via our website https://www.loughnavalleygaa.ie/membership or contacting a committee member. All welcome to join.
Sunday- 12noon: Dads and Lads Football- half-paced and no physical contact, current players range from 35- 75. Enjoy a kick around again along with Tea/ coffee after our game each week.
Remember:
Our walking track is open to all members any time of the day with the sensor for the lights to turn on placed on the walking track between the goalposts and the dressing rooms. Once you pass the sensor the walking track lights will automatically turn on. Beware the lights turn off fully at 10pm.
Access to the carpark: please contact any committee member or message us here on Facebook and we will provide instructions on how to open the gates.
