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UNDER 21 FOOTBALL
After their thrilling win in the mid final our U21 footballers are take to the field in the county B semi final tomorrow(Saturday) at 4pm in Kilcommon. Their opponents will be the north champions Newport. Best of luck to the players and management.

SENIOR HURLING
The senior hurlers have their first competitive game this Sunday when they face Clonoulty/Rossmore in the county hurling league. Throw in is at 12pm in Clonoulty.

MINOR FOOTBALL
Our minor footballers are also in action this weekend as the take on Moycarkey-Borris in Littleton at 5pm on Sunday.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Membership for the 2018 season is now due and remains unchanged from last years rates. €20 for all players between the ages of 16 to 18. €30 for all players between the ages of 18 to 21. €60 for all players over 21 years of age. €40 for all non playing members irrespective of age. Membership for 2017 can now be paid online on our website: http://www.upperchurchdrombanegaa.ie/members/

UPCOMING LOCAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS
There are a number of fundraising events coming up in the local area for some very worthwhile causes. Tonight(Friday) at 8:30pm in Upperchurch Hall there will be a progressive card drive in aid of the Hope Foundation. Ger Fogarty will be travelling to Kolkata this summer to volunteer. The Upperchurch Childcare Parents Association are holding a cake sale after the Saturday(Drombane) and Sunday(Upperchurch) masses to raise money for Upperchurch Childcare. All baking will be kindly received before mass. Also on Mon March 19th :3:30pm there will be an 8km walk through Birch Hill in aid of Ballyboy Tidy Towns Association. Regresitration at PJ Ryans Pub from 3pm. €10 for adults/€5 students & OAP

CUL CAMP COACH RECRUITMENT
Tipperary GAA are currently in the process of updating their coaching staff for Easter Camps and Kelloggs Cul Camps 2018. Personnel will be placed on a recruitment panel. Anyone interested should apply by email only with C.V and cover letter to tipperarygaacamps@ gmail.com Applicants must be born on or before 1st January 2001. Applications will close on Friday 16th March. Successful applicants will be called for training on Saturday 24th and Monday 26th March. Training will be provided by Croke Park staff

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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