Big weekend ahead for League of Ireland director Mark Scanlon from Trim with the new season set to start - see fixtures in this week's notices.

Sports club notices and lotto results to 16th March - two jackpots won tonight

It must be due to the eve of St Patrick's Day - two lotto jackpots won this evening.

The Navan O'Mahonys jackpot was plundered by Orla Flanagan who correctly selected the right numbers - 3, 8, 11, 14 and won €14,450. Next Draw: Tuesday 23rd March, 9pm.

Not to be outdone, the Castletown GAA club hackpot was won also as the winning numbers of 1, 3, 12, 25 gave one jackpot winner €3,700 goes to Ollie Cassidy.

THIS WEEK'S NOTES

CYCLING

Navan Road Club: a vote of sympathy was passed with the Leonard family.

GAATEMS

GAA: Tuesday 16th March - The GAA, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and An Cumann Camógaíochta announced details of a new and exciting Gaelic Games Player Pathway. For the first time, the three associations with responsibility for the promotion of Gaelic football, hurling, ladies football and camogie will have an aligned pathway and vision for player development.

Ballinabrackey: Wednesday 31st March - closing date for 2021 membership; best wishes extended to Damien Carroll, Mary Daly and John Thompson who are all celebrating birthdays at this time; the walking track is open for members to use during the winter months, use hand sanitising stations around the pitch and walk in one direction only.

Boardsmill: social membership (€20) provides for use of the walking track and is open all year round.

Dunboyne: Wednesday 17th March - bonanza draw: first prize Nissan Juke; two runner-up prizes of €1,000 each, draw limited to 500 tickets, subscription €100.

Gaeil Colmcille: Irish Life Every Step Counts challenge - the club took the top prize of a €2,500 O’Neills’ Voucher when Irish Life drew their national winners, In Leinster Meath had two winners as St Michael’s claimed a €1,000 O’Neills’ voucher,

Killyon: Friday 26th March - annual general meeting, via microsoft teams, further details via email from secretary.killyon.meath@gaa.ie

Longwood GAA: Friday 2nd April - annual general meeting, 8pm, If you would like to attend forward your email address to secretary.longwood.meath@gaa.ie

Moylagh: Saturday 27th March - next monthly draw will take place.

Moynalvey: walking track membership €50 now due, pay online at www.moynalveygfc.ie

LOTTO RESULTS

Bective GAA: Tuesday 16th March - 5, 8, 19, 20; match three - Eanna Reilly, Joyce Crinion; next draw Tuesday 23rd March jackpot €3,600.

Blackhall Gaels GAA: next draw Monday 22nd March, jackpot €4,800.

Boardsmill GAA: Sunday 14th March - 13, 18, 21; next draw will take place on Sunday 21st March, jackpot €400.

Castletown GAA: Tuesday 9th March - 3, 7, 18, 26; lucky dip winners (€30 each) were - Edel Farrelly (online), Barry Sheerin (online), Lorraine Carroll, Patrick Kearns and Brendan Smyth, Gary Goodwin; Tuesday 16th March - 1, 3, 12, 25; one jackpot winner €3,700 gores to Ollie Cassidy; lucky dip €30 winners sponsored by Ollie: Catherine Hoey (Online), Darragh Ginnitty (Online); Geraldine Hand, Eileen Cassidy and Daire & Roan McCann.Congrats to them and thanks to all for buying and selling tickets each week; next draw Tuesday 23rd March, jackpot €1,000.

Clann na nGael GAA: Wednesday 10th March - 9, 13, 16, 26; lucky dip ( €20 each) - Anthony Farrell, Ciaran Garry, Mary Jo Needham, Kate Smith, Helen Lord; to support the club use the link https://tinyurl.com/y7xlj4nq; search for Clann na nGael GAA to register or log in, pick your numbers to be in with a chance to win the jackpot of €3,300

Cortown GAA: Friday 12th March - 3, 6, 9, 19; lucky dip (€20 each) - Davy Rispin, Johnny McGarr, Kathleen Rennicks, Linda Whelan, Philly Tully; next draw will take place on Friday 19th March, jackpot €5,100, play at https://cortowngaa.com/lotto/

Dunshaughlin & Royal Gaels: Monday 15th March - 1, 14, 19, 21; match three ( €50 each) - @goganro; @StephenClaire1; Peggy Cottrell; Katelyn O’Dwyer next draw will take place on Monday 22nd March, jackpot €13,000; reserve jackpot €8,800.

Fordrew Rovers FC: Friday 12th March - 6, 10, 14, 18, F, J, N, R; lucky dip (€15 each) - Rodney Clancy, John and Seamus; the Henry kids; Liz McCormack; Joe Sutton; next draw will take place on Friday 19th March, jackpot €7,500.

Gaeil Colmcille GAA: Thursday 11th March - 3, 9, 13, 27; match three - Martin Kearney, Pat Mangan, Eibheann Keegan, Fiona Allen; next draw will take place on Thursday 18th March, jackpot €12,000.

Kildalkey GAA: Tuesday 9th March - 3, 7, 23, 24; match three - Brendan and Jimmy.

Kilmainham GAA: Monday 15th March - 14, 19, 22, 27; lucky dip (€20 each) - Darren Ferguson (online); Danielle O’Keeffe (online); Rosie Starr; Shane Butler (standing order); John H Newman; next draw will take place on Monday 22nd March, jackpot €4,900, entry up to 8.30pm, play online, by standing order or fill in a lotto coupon.

Longwood GAA: Monday 8th March - 6, 9, 15, 19; lucky dip - Joyce Dixon, Ciara and Laura Maguire, Aoife Dixon ; Monday 15th March - 1, 18, 25, 28; lucky dip winners were - Jacob Baldwin; Aaron Ennis; Des Hegarty; next draw will take place on Monday 22nd January.

Moynalty GAA: Sunday 14th March - 7, 20, 22, 28; match three winners were (€20 each) - Eugene Farrelly, Rathstephen; Martin Reilly, Shancarnan; Di Quinn, Donore; Emma Carry, Bellair; Kevin Donnellan, Moynalty; Chris Nevin, Carrickpringan; David Murtagh, Lislin; Paddy McMahon, Moynalty; Bridget Muldoon, Carnaross; Patrick Bradley, Moydorragh; special on-line prize (€50) - John D Smith, Kells; next draw will take place on Sunday 21st March, jackpot €15,000.

Moynalvey GAA: Monday 15th March - 11, 13, 16, 23; lucky dip (€20 each) - Katie and Taylor; Marion Sinnott, Sara McDermott; next draw will take place on Monday 22nd March, jackpot €10,000; reserve jackpot €4,400; play online at www.moynalveygfc.ie

Navan O’Mahonys GAA: Tuesday 16th March Orla Flanagan who correctly selected the right numbers - 3, 8, 11, 14 and won €14,450. Next Draw: Tuesday 23rd March, 9pm.

Navan RFC: Tuesday 2nd March - 4, 9, 11, 13; spot prizes - Carolyn Clinton and Kenny Connor.

Oldcastle GAA: Wednesday 10th March - 1, 9, 11, 24; bonus 3; lucky dip winners (€50 each) were - Anne Marie Gilsenan, Newcastle; Margaret Fitzpatrick, Preston’s Cross; Christine Fitzsimons, Castlepollard; Elodie Caffrey, Virginia; Vera Connell, Newcastle; next draw will take place n Wednesday 17th March 8pm, jackpot €11,200 .

Seneschalstown GAA: Monday 15th March - 15, 19, 23, 24; lucky dip (€25 each) - Aoife Stanley, Joan Smith, Liz Sheridan, Kevin Macken, Joan McGuirk; next draw Monday 22nd March, jackpot €9,100.

Simonstown Gaels GAA: Friday 12th March - 9, 12, 27, 31; match three - Harry Dunne, Sean O’Connor, Colin Farrell; next draw will take place on Friday 19th March.

Summerhill GAA: Friday 12th March - 3, 11, 20, 24; lucky dip (€20 each) - Brian Rispin; Gerry and Nina O’Reilly; M Williams c/o John Hussey; next draw will take place on Friday 19th March, jackpot €10,000.

Syddan GAA: Wednesday 10th March - 2, 12, 20, 25; lucky dip (€20 each) - Jane Foy, Darragh & Cadan Kerley, Ciara Rafferty, Aidan Young, John Daly; next draw will take place on Wednesday 17th March, jackpot €1,900, play online at www.syddangfc.com

Walterstown GAA: Sunday 14th March - 8, 10, 14, 26; next draw will take place on Sunday 21st March; draw is now open and the jackpot is €4,500. The lotto can be played online via club website www.walterstown.com or by picking up an envelope in Curran’s Texaco Garage on the Dublin Road.

Wolfe Tones GAA: Tuesday 9th March - 11, 18, 25, 26; match three - Seán O Duibhir; next draw Tuesday 16th March, jackpot €1,300.

MEATH LSP

Saturday 1st, Sunday 2nd, Monday 3rd May - Virtual Royal County 3k, 5k & 10k Walk/Run event on May Bank Holiday weekend. The 3km distance is a new addition this year All participants will receive a bespoke exceptionally designed t-shirt and to celebrate the 10th year, a commemorative medal. See www.meathsports.ie for more details.

Podcast Running Series: FROM Monday 8th March - podcast will consist of an eight-week structured training plan that includes three weekly training sessions of 40 minutes each.

0-3k Walk to Jog Programme – suitable for complete beginners.

3-5k Jog to Run Programme - aimed at participants who have completed beginner 0-3k programme and those who have some walking/jogging experience.

5k+ Programme - new programme designed for those who want to further challenge themselves to comfortably run 5k and more. Registration is NOW OPEN - http://www.meathsports.ie/podcast-running-series/

Older People (Move Well Exercise Videos) - in association with Meath Co Council, Age Friendly Meath and Sport Ireland, an exercise DVD for older people and people with a disability. The resource includes four dance and four seated pilates classes, can be completed from home. The resource is also available on USB so it can be used on a laptop, tablet or Smart TV. To order a copy email Luke at luke.condie@meathcoco.ie or call 046-9067337.

Run Jump Throw Online (Zoom)- weekly 30 minutes of fun movements, challenges and dance delivered live by experienced tutor. The programme is aimed at children with autism / intellectual disability aged six-18 years. Starting Monday 8th March, 4.30pm-5pm for six weeks, €10 registration, email Terry at tdonegan@meathcoco.ie

TRAINING / COURSES

Child Protection Courses

(all online 6.30pm - 9.30pm)

Tue 23rd March - Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection.

Wed 7th April - Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection.

Thur 22nd April - Safeguarding 2 CCO Workshop.

Thursday 6th May - Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection.

Thur 20th May - Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection.

Thursday 27th May - Safeguarding 2 CCO Workshop.

Details from: email lynn.oreilly@meathcoco.ie or contact (046) 9067337.

SOCCER

FAI: Sunday 28th March - EGM (online) 12pm, significant changes to the Association’s constitution and regulations will be presented for approval by members.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

UEFA European u-21 fixtures: Friday 3rd September - Bosnia & Herzegovina (away); Tuesday 7th September - Luxembourg (away); Friday 8th October - Luxembourg (home); Tuesday 12th October - Montenegro (away); Friday 12th November - Italy (home); Tuesday 16th November - Sweden (home).

2022 - 29th March - Sweden (away); 3rd June - Bosnia & Herzegovina (home); 6th June - Montenegro (home); 14th June - Italy (away).

LEAGUE OF IRELAND

FIRST ROUND

Friday 19th March - Drogheda v Waterford; Shamrock Rovers v St Pat’s.

Saturday 20th March - Finn Harps v Bohemian FC; Sligo Rovers v Dundalk; Longford Town v Derry City.

SECOND ROUND

Friday 26th March - Waterford v Sligo Rovers; Dundalk v Finn Harps.

Saturday 27th March - Derry City v Shamrock Rovers; Bohemian FC v Longford Town; St Pat’s v Drogheda.

THIRD ROUND

Friday 2nd April - Longford Town v Sligo Rovers; Shamrock Rovers v Dundalk.

Saturday 3rd April - Bohemian FC v St Pat’s; Derry City v Waterford; Drogheda v Finn Harps.

FOURTH ROUND

Friday 9th April - St Pat’s v Derry City; Dundalk v Bohemian FC.

Saturday 10th April - Sligo Rovers v Shamrock Rovers; Longford Town v Drogheda; Finn Harps v Waterford.Athletic, 7.45pm.

NEFL

Officers elected at the annual meeting: chairman - David Tully; vice-chairman - John Gorman; secretary / treasurer - Gerry Gorman; fixtures’ secretary - Declan Jordan; PRO - Tommy Melia; registrar - Damien Smith; committee - Derek Coogan, Steve Laverty, Eugene Lynch, Danny Doyle, Stephen McCabe, Mark McGuinness, Damien Clarke, Brian McCreary.

SPORT ON TV (free to air)

WEDNESDAY 17th MARCH

UTV & Virgin Media One - horseracing from Cheltenham, featuring the Queen Mother Champion Chase, 1pm.

Virgin Media Two - Chelsea (1) v Atletico Madrid (0), Champions League, Round of 16 (second leg), 7pm.

THURSDAY 18th MARCH

UTV & Virgin Media One - horseracing from Cheltenham, featuring the Ryanair Chase, 1pm.

Virgin Media Two - Arsenal (3) v Olympiakos (1), Europa League, Round of 16 (second leg), 5.30pm.

Virgin Media Two - AC Milan (1) v Manchester Utd (1), Europa League, Round of 16 (second leg), 7.55pm

FRIDAY 19th MARCH

RTE 2 - Shamrock Rovers v St Patrick’s Athletic, League of Ireland Premier Division, 7.30pm.

UTV & Virgin Media One - horseracing from Cheltenham, featuring the Gold Cup, 1pm.

TG4 - Munster v Benetton, PRO14 rugby, 5.40pm; Leinster v Ospreys, PRO14 rugby, 8.10pm.

BBC 2 - Crusaders v Linfield, Irish premiership, 7.30pm.

SATURDAY 20th MARCH

Virgin Media One & BBC 1 - Scotland v Italy, Six Nations rugby, 1.30pm; France v Wales, Six Nations rugby, 7.15pm.

UTV & Virgin Media One - Ireland v England, Six Nations rugby, 4pm.

SUNDAY 21st MARCH

TG4 - horseracing, start of flat season, from the Curragh, 1.45pm.

BBC 1 - Chelsea v Sheffield Utd, FA CUP sixth round, 1.15pm.

FRIDAY 26th MARCH

RTE - Waterford v Sligo Rovers, League of Ireland Premier Division, 7.45pm.

SUNDAY 28th MARCH

TG4 - horseracing from Limerick and Naas.

FRIDAY 2nd APRIL (7.45PM)

RTE - Shamrock Rovers v Dundalk, League of Ireland Premier Division.

SATURDAY 3rd APRIL

TG 4- horseracing, Fairyhouse and Cork.

SUNDAY 11th APRIL

TG4 - horseracing, Leopardstown.

SUNDAY 18th APRIL

TG4 - horseracing from Tramore and Dundalk.