C.L.C.G. Ui Rathaille Leachtain 1917-2017
Last Friday Night seen Latton O’Rahilly’s officially launch their Centenary Year Programme. Its commenced with a mass of Thanksgiving for 100 years of Latton O’Rahilly GAA in St.Mary’s Church,Latton.The mass was celebrated by Co Celebrants FR White & Fr Quigley. It commenced with the Lighting of Centenary Candle by Sean Og Flood. It was a truly community affair involving all aspects of the club’s involvement with symbols being presented by
-Club Jersey-Owenie Sullivan presented representing the pride of wearing the Jersey & representing your club
-O’Neills Football -Seamus McElroy(Senior) presented symbolising the playing of Gaelic Football in the Parish over last 100 years bringing Local & National Pride in the most challenging of time.
-Latton Ladies Football Club were represented by Alice & Lily Coyle who presented a signed Football from the Ladies who are proud County & Ulster Champions at present.
Hurling Sliother -John McPhillips brought forward the Sliother to displays hurling in the parish where at one time we had two competitive Hurling teams.
-A Camogie Stick was brought forward by Margaret Markey McElroy symbolising the great tradition and success of Latton girls on the playing fields of Monaghan and Nationally in days past.
– A Handball was presented by Ben Mc Geough representing Bawn Handball Club where this ancient Gaelic Sport continued to be enjoyed and many County and indeed All Ireland Titles reside.
-Minute Book -Packie Boyle brought forward a minute book forward symbolising the large part that the administrators play in the Club giving unselfishly of their time & skills to promote the Club on all occasions
-Fund Raising was represented by Martin Brady who endless Lotto Selling has made him a vital member of our Club.
-Scor/Culture -Seamus Beno Coyle brought forward a tin whistle symbolising the Cultural activities & traditions of the club.
-Keys of the Centre-Mickey Duffy presented a set of keys as a symbol of the openness and all-inclusive facility our Local Facilities are.
-Development Plans were presented by Paul Quinn as a symbol of the constants developments and improvements taking place in the club..
Members of the Club participated in all aspects of the mass with the Choir giving a beautiful musical a compliment to the occasion.
Following the mass the Crowd moved to the GAA Centre where Seamus Coyle outlined our yearly programme.
Friday 10th February-8pm-Latton Ladies G.F.C. 2016 Annual Awards Presentations.
Friday 10th March 9pm-Centenary Fior Ceili.
Sunday 12th March 4pm-Latton/Bawn’s Centenary St.Patrick’s Day Parade. Assemble-St.Patricks Church,Car Park,Bawn,via Lacken Bridge to Latton G.A.A. Centre.Reviewing Platform at Resource Centre.6.30pm-Music by Brendan McCourt Live.
Friday 31st.March.8pm-Lecture-The O’Rahilly.-1917-The World,Ireland and Latton/Bawn. Guest Speaker-Gary Carville.
Saturday 1st April- 7.30pm-Latton O’Rahilly G.A.A. Club Annual Awards 2016. Music by The Davis Bros. -Official opening of Latton O’Rahilly GA.A. Museum.
Saturday 22nd. April. Latton O’Rahilly G.A.A. Centenary Golf Classic,Clones Golf Club,Clones. 9pm-Presentations in O’Rahilly G.A.A. Centre. Music by Lighting Express.
Saturday 20th May. 6.30pm-2017 Ulster Senior Football Championship Live. G.A.A. Centre.
Friday 26th May.8pm-Opening of “LATTON CENTENARY FESTIVAL”Saturday 27th May.
9pm-JIM DEVINE,Sunday 28th May.10am-St.Patricks Church,Bawn-Mass of Thankgiving and Rememberence for all who played Gaelic Games in the parish in the past 100 years. -Blessing of Grave Flags.2pm -Emily Coyle and Jack Conlon Memorial Tournament.6pm -Official Centenary Ceremonies7pm -Music-Brendan McCourt Live.
Saturday 10th June.9pm -Traditional Irish Music Session.
Friday 23rd-Sunday 25th June. John West Feile Na nOG 2017. Latton O’Rahilly G.A.A.-Host Club.
Sunday 16th July.1.30pm-2017 Ulster Senior Football Championship Finals.
Friday 4th/Saturday 5th/Sunday 6th/Monday 7th–Latton O’Rahilly G.A.A. Museum/Memorabilia Exhibition opens.
Friday 4th August 9pm-“Voice of Ireland”-Brendan McCahey.
Sunday 6th August. “Gaelic Sunday”.2pm-Latton/Bawn Sports Day.8pm-Scor Concert. Launch of Latton O’Rahilly G.A.A. Club Centenary Gala Ball.
Monday 6th August. 2pm-Latton/Bawn G.A.A. Historical Sites Tour.
Sunday 27th August. 10am-Latton Ladies G.F.C. Annual Cake Sale.
Sunday 3rd September.1.30pm-2017 All-Ireland Hurling Finals.
Friday 15th September.10pm-Draw for 2-2017 All-Ireland Football Final Tickets.
Sunday 17th September.1.30pm-2017 All-Ireland Football Finals.
Friday 29th September.8pm-Lecture-The O’Rahilly,his legacy,the G.A.A.,its impact-1917 to 2017. -Dr.Donal McAnallan.
SUNDAY 29th OCTOBER 2017.
6pm-LATTON O’RAHILLY G.A.A. CLUB CENTENARY GALA BALL -THE GLENCARN HOTEL,CASTLEBLAYNEY.
Saturday 23rd.December.8pm-Mass for Deceased Members of Latton O’Rahilly G.A.A. Club and their families
-Refreshments in the O’Rahilly G.A.A. Centre.
Friday 29th December.8pm-Centenary Christmas Party. -Music by Davis Bros.
