Kiltale Hurling & Camogie Club

Lotto: Not won
Numbers drawn: 9, 20, 21, 22
3 x €20 winners: John Horan, Meabh Ahern, Maura Kelly
Next week’s jackpot: €4,400

Fixtures this week

• Saturday 19th November – Leinster IHC semi-final – Kiltale v Carrickshock (Kilkenny) – venue Trim, throw-in 2pm

Again we ask you all to come and support the lads and be the 16th man/woman to push them on!

Not-so-Strictly Come Dancing

The lads are training hard for the Leinster Club Championship, and our dancers are training for Not So Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday 26th November! They are putting in a huge effort and enjoying it all.

But they need your support on the night. Like the lads to help push them over the line and acknowledge their efforts! So please get your tickets now, as they won’t be available on the night!

Tickets (€20) are on sale from dancers and committee members, and will also be on general sale in the clubhouse…

• Wed 16th Nov 8pm – 9pm
• Sun 20th Nov 7pm-8.30pm
• Wed 23rd Nov 8pm – 9pm

Tickets are €20 and will not be available at the door on the night, so please buy ahead!

Post on the dancers are now appearing on Facebook and Not So Strictly Emails will be send in days up until the event.

Please keep the date free and enjoy a good night’s entertainment on Saturday 26th November in Trim GAA Centre.

Kiltale Hurling Club thank all those that have purchased their tickets to date and to all selling them on behalf of the club.

Bingo

Bingo resumes in Kiltale next Tuesday, November 1st, from 8:30pm (sharp) – all are welcome for an enjoyable evening.

Visit our online club shop!

We now have our own specialised Kiltale Hurling Club store at the O’Neills website for you to get all your branded gear! Visit the page any time at https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kiltale-hurling-club.html.

Christmas Party 2016

Kiltale Club House are proposing if numbers are received to hold the Christmas Party Night Dinners on Saturday 10th Dec. If interested please contact Maurice asap at 085 7281437.

Maybe groups will consider holding their Christmas night out in Kiltale Clubhouse or if families wish to avail of it for their family gathering.  You will be provided with a lovely Christmas atmosphere – Excellent Food & Good Entertainment.  Please consider Kiltale Clubhouse.

Support the Clubhouse

• Saturday 19th November: International rugby – Ireland v New Zealand – kick off 5:30pm (pop in after the hurling in Trim!)
• Sunday 20th November: Music from Cyril & Ray
• Sunday 27th November: Music from Who’s The Boss
• Christmas Party Nights Contact Maurice for this promotion at 085 7281437

Come and join us for a friendly drink during the week or over the weekends, watch the sport on our brand new 66″ flatscreen TV over a drink, or hold your family function or meetings in the Clubhouse. Your support is very much appreciated and we would ask you to continue to remember to call in.  You are the Clubhouse – we need you all to support it.

 ~Don’t forget to follow Kiltale Hurling & Camogie Club, and the Kiltale Clubhouse, on Facebook! ~

Lotto: Not won
Numbers drawn: 8, 18, 26, 27
3 x €20 winners: Mary Gilsenan, Gerard Brien, Angela Carr
Next week’s jackpot: €4,300

We ask all members to please support the club Lotto. Tickets can be purchased in the Kiltale Clubhouse or shop. If you wish to join our prepaid lottery please contact Emer Lynch (086) 3583455 or Ann Gilsenan (087) 2875070. 

Camogie Club AGM

The camogie club’s annual general meeting takes place this Sunday, 13th November, at 6pm in the clubhouse. All new and present members and parents are asked to attend.

Fixtures coming soon

• Saturday 19th November – Leinster IHC semi-final – Kiltale v Carrickshock (Kilkenny) – Meath venue, throw-in TBC

Congratulations to the Senior Team & Management on their fine win over Oylegate-Glenbrien (Wexford) on Saturday.

The value of the 16th Man is huge, so please again come out and get behind the team in the forthcoming fixtures. Your support is very much appreciated.

Not-so-Strictly Come Dancing

Tickets now on sale from the dancers and Committee members, and from the clubhouse on the following nights:

• Sun 13th Nov 7pm-8.30pm
• Wed 16th Nov 8pm – 9pm
• Sun 20th Nov 7pm-8.30pm
• Wed 23rd Nov 8pm – 9pm

Tickets are €20 and will not be available at the door on the night, so please buy ahead!

Post on the dancers are now appearing on Facebook and ‘Not So Strictly’ emails will be sent daily in the run-up until the event.

Please keep the date free and enjoy a good night’s entertainment on Saturday 26th November in Trim GAA Centre.

Bingo

Bingo resumes in Kiltale next Tuesday, November 1st, from 8:30pm (sharp) – all are welcome for an enjoyable evening.

Visit our online club shop!

We now have our own specialised Kiltale Hurling Club store at the O’Neills website for you to get all your branded gear! Visit the page any time at https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kiltale-hurling-club.html.

Christmas Party 2016

Kiltale Club House are proposing if numbers are received to hold the Christmas Party Night Dinners on Saturday 10th Dec.

If interested please contact Maurice at 085 7281437 before Thursday 17th November.

Maybe groups will consider holding their Christmas night out in Kiltale Clubhouse or if families wish to avail of it for their family gathering.  You will be provided with a lovely Christmas atmosphere – Excellent Food & Good Entertainment.  Please consider Kiltale Clubhouse.

Support the Clubhouse

• Saturday 12th November: 5pm – World Cup 2018 qualifier – Austria v Ireland – refreshments served!
• Sunday 13th November: Music from Tom Power at 7pm
• Sunday 20th November: Music from Cyril & Ray
• Sunday 27th November: Music from Who’s The Boss
• Christmas Party Nights Contact Maurice for this promotion at 085 7281437

Come and join us for a friendly drink during the week or over the weekends, watch the sport on our brand new 66″ flatscreen TV over a drink, or hold your family function or meetings in the Clubhouse. Your support is very much appreciated and we would ask you to continue to remember to call in.  You are the Clubhouse – we need you all to support it.

 ~Don’t forget to follow Kiltale Hurling & Camogie Club, and the Kiltale Clubhouse, on Facebook! ~

Lotto: Not won
Numbers drawn: 8, 9, 15, 25
3 x €20 winners: Maureen Gilsenan, Edward Gillic, John Ruddy
Sellers’ prize for October: Ann Kearney
Next week’s jackpot: €4,200

We ask all members to please support the club Lotto. Tickets can be purchased in the Kiltale Clubhouse or shop. If you wish to join our prepaid lottery please contact Emer Lynch (086) 3583455 or Ann Gilsenan (087) 2875070. 

Fixtures coming soon

• Wednesday 2nd November – Meath HL Division 1 FINAL – Kiltale v Kildalkey – venue Dunganny, throw-in 8pm
• Saturday 5th November – Leinster IHC quarter-final – Kiltale v Oylegate-Glenbrien (Wexford) – venue Trim, throw-in 2pm

We all wish the team and management the very best of luck in both of their big games this week.

The value of the 16th Man is huge, so please again come out and get behind the team in the forthcoming fixtures. Your support is very much appreciated.

Not-so-Strictly Come Dancing

There will be new briefs on this event in the coming days, so keep you eyes and ears open for the news! We would ask you to sponsor our dancers – they will be carrying sponsor cards in the coming weeks.

Tickets will be on sale from next week for this event. Please keep the date free and enjoy a good night’s entertainment on Saturday 26th November in Trim GAA Centre!

Bingo

Bingo resumes in Kiltale next Tuesday, November 1st, from 8:30pm (sharp) – all are welcome for an enjoyable evening.

Visit our online club shop!

We now have our own specialised Kiltale Hurling Club store at the O’Neills website for you to get all your branded gear! Visit the page any time at https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kiltale-hurling-club.html.

Support the Clubhouse

• Sunday 6th November: Trevor Smith & Ken Gillick, from 8pm
• Christmas Party Nights Contact Maurice for this promotion at 085 7281437

Come and join us for a friendly drink during the week or over the weekends, watch the sport on our brand new 66″ flatscreen TV over a drink, or hold your family function or meetings in the Clubhouse. Your support is very much appreciated and we would ask you to continue to remember to call in.  You are the Clubhouse – we need you all to support it.

 ~Don’t forget to follow Kiltale Hurling & Camogie Club, and the Kiltale Clubhouse, on Facebook! ~

Keep the date free, folks… dancers to be revealed soon!

Lotto: Not won
Numbers drawn: 3, 4, 28, 30
3 x €20 winners: Madeline (c/o PK), Davy Parnell, Angela O’Toole
Sellers’ prize for September: Tommy Cummings
Next week’s jackpot: €3,900

We ask all members to please support the club Lotto. Tickets can be purchased in the Kiltale Clubhouse or shop. If you wish to join our prepaid lottery please contact Emer Lynch (086) 3583455 or Ann Gilsenan (087) 2875070. 

Fixtures this week

• Sunday 16th October: Meath MHC shield final – Kiltale v Ratoath – POSTPONED
• Monday 17th October: Meath JHC round 7 – Kiltale v Trim – venue Dunganny, throw-in 7:30pm

The 3-in-a-row Big Breakfast

Congratulations to the senior hurling team and mentors on reaching the Meath SHC final next weekend. As the lads prepare for the 3-in-a-Row, all your support is needed.

This Sunday morning – October 16th – the club will host a 3-in-a-row HEALTHY BIG BREAKFAST after Mass. The Senior lads will be there to sign hurleys and sliothars, and have a light puck around with the kids.

In the clubhouse there will some hot food and pastries – tea and coffee will be served – with donations to support the lads in the final very much appreciated on this morning.

So let’s kickstart the 3-in-a-Row Campaign! 

Thank you

The committee of St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh GAA club of Dublin have sent a note of thanks to all in Kiltale for their hospitality as they stopped by during a charity cycle last Sunday.

Not-so-Strictly Come Dancing

The line-up is now complete and the participants have their dancing shoes on!   Our choreographer, the fantastic Emma Kelleher, is currently working with all our dancers and there is great excitement building! We will be announcing the line up very soon so….watch this space!!

And don’t forget to note the date in your diary: Kiltale’s NOT-SO-Strictly Come Dancing at Trim GAA Centre on Saturday 26th November.

Visit our new online club shop!

We now have our own specialised Kiltale Hurling Club store at the O’Neills website for you to get all your branded gear! Visit the page any time at https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kiltale-hurling-club.htm.

Support the Clubhouse

• Sunday 16th October – Steve Martyn Live – as seen on RTE, TG4 and the BBC! – from 8pm
• Christmas Party Nights Contact Maurice for this promotion at 085 7281437

Come and join us for a friendly drink during the week or over the weekends, watch the sport on our brand new 66″ flatscreen TV over a drink, or hold your family function or meetings in the Clubhouse. Your support is very much appreciated and we would ask you to continue to remember to call in.  You are the Clubhouse – we need you all to support it.

 ~Don’t forget to follow Kiltale Hurling & Camogie Club, and the Kiltale Clubhouse, on Facebook! ~

Lotto: Not won
Numbers drawn: 15, 18, 24, 30
3 x €20 winners: Theresa Rattigan, Kate McNally, Betty Lynch
Next week’s jackpot: €3,800

We ask all members to please support the club Lotto. Tickets can be purchased in the Kiltale Clubhouse or shop. If you wish to join our prepaid lottery please contact Emer Lynch (086) 3583455 or Ann Gilsenan (087) 2875070. 

Fixtures coming soon

• Saturday 8th October: Meath SHC semi-final – Kiltale v Kildalkey – venue Pairc Tailteann, throw-in 3:45pm
• Saturday 15th October: Meath MHC Div 1 shieild – Kiltale v Ratoath – venue Dunganny, throw-in 3pm

All support for the lads, as they chase their three-in-a-row, would be very much appreciated! The 16th man and woman will be needed, so please support.

The other semi-final, Killyon v Trim, throws in at 2pm on Sunday.

Not-so-Strictly Come Dancing

The line-up is now complete and the participants have their dancing shoes on!   Our choreographer, the fantastic Emma Kelleher, is currently working with all our dancers and there is great excitement building! We will be announcing the line up very soon so….watch this space!!

And don’t forget to note the date in your diary: Kiltale’s NOT-SO-Strictly Come Dancing at Trim GAA Centre on Saturday 26th November.

Sympathy

Kiltale Hurling Club would like to express its sympathy to Eugene Lynch and his family on their recent bereavement.

Visit our new online club shop!

We now have our own specialised Kiltale Hurling Club store at the O’Neills website for you to get all your branded gear! Visit the page any time at https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kiltale-hurling-club.htm.

Support the Clubhouse

• Sunday 9th October – Who’s The Boss? – from 8pm
• Christmas Party Nights Contact Maurice for this promotion at 085 7281437

Come and join us for a friendly drink during the week or over the weekends, watch the sport on our brand new 66″ flatscreen TV over a drink, or hold your family function or meetings in the Clubhouse. Your support is very much appreciated and we would ask you to continue to remember to call in.  You are the Clubhouse – we need you all to support it.

 ~Don’t forget to follow Kiltale Hurling & Camogie Club, and the Kiltale Clubhouse, on Facebook! ~

Lotto: Not won
Numbers drawn: 9, 10, 12, 26
3 x €20 winners: Brian Gilsenan, Liz Phelan, Margaret Delaney
Next week’s jackpot: €3,600

We ask all members to please support the club Lotto. Tickets can be purchased in the Kiltale Clubhouse or shop. If you wish to join our prepaid lottery please contact Emer Lynch (086) 3583455 or Ann Gilsenan (087) 2875070. 

Congratulations!

Well done to the Kiltale Hurling Club under-17 team who won the Hurling Shield Division 2 Final against Donaghmore/Ashbourne on Saturday, on a scoreline of 2-6 to 2-5.

The match was played in desperate weather but the lads gave it their all and came out on top – so, to the team and mentors, congratulations all.

Fixtures coming soon

• Saturday 8th October: Meath SHC semi-final – Kiltale v Kildalkey – venue Pairc Tailteann, throw-in 2pm

All support for the lads, as they chase their three-in-a-row, would be very much appreciated! The other semi-final, Killyon v Trim, throws in at 2pm.

Best of luck to Moynalvey Football Club in their Division 2 FL match on Friday night (Sept 30) against Rathkenny. The match in Simonstown throws in at 8pm .All the best to the team and mentors.

Not-so-Strictly Come Dancing

The line-up is now complete and the participants have their dancing shoes on!   Our choreographer, the fantastic Emma Kelleher, is currently working with all our dancers and there is great excitement building! We will be announcing the line up very soon so….watch this space!!

And don’t forget to note the date in your diary: Kiltale’s NOT-SO-Strictly Come Dancing at Trim GAA Centre on Saturday 26th November.

Sympathy

Kiltale Hurling Club would like to express its sympathy to Eugene Lynch and his family on their recent bereavement.

Visit our new online club shop!

We now have our own specialised Kiltale Hurling Club store at the O’Neills website for you to get all your branded gear! Visit the page any time at https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kiltale-hurling-club.htm.

Support the Clubhouse

• Sunday 2nd October – Tom Power “Wexford Latichico”
• Christmas Party Nights Contact Maurice for this promotion at 085 7281437

Come and join us for a friendly drink during the week or over the weekends, watch the sport on our brand new 66″ flatscreen TV over a drink, or hold your family function or meetings in the Clubhouse. Your support is very much appreciated and we would ask you to continue to remember to call in.  You are the Clubhouse – we need you all to support it.

 ~Don’t forget to follow Kiltale Hurling & Camogie Club, and the Kiltale Clubhouse, on Facebook! ~

Lotto: Not won
Numbers drawn: 1, 10, 18,26
3 x €20 winners: Mary O’Connor, Edel McKiernan, Frank Gorman
Next week’s jackpot: €3,600

We ask all members to please support the club Lotto. Tickets can be purchased in the Kiltale Clubhouse or shop. If you wish to join our prepaid lottery please contact Emer Lynch (086) 3583455 or Ann Gilsenan (087) 2875070. 

Not-so-Strictly Come Dancing

The line-up is now complete and the participants have their dancing shoes on!   Our choreographer, the fantastic Emma Kelleher, is currently working with all our dancers and there is great excitement building! We will be announcing the line up very soon so….watch this space!!

And don’t forget to note the date in your diary: Kiltale’s NOT-SO-Strictly Come Dancing at Trim GAA Centre on Saturday 26th November.

Topaz ‘Cash for Clubs’

Thank you to all those that when purchasing €40 worth of fuel donated your points to Kiltale Hurling Club. This offer is now closed and draws are taking place for clubs. Keep your fingers crossed and hope the club are successful. Again: thank you.

Visit our new online club shop!

We now have our own specialised Kiltale Hurling Club store at the O’Neills website for you to get all your branded gear! Visit the page any time at https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kiltale-hurling-club.htm .

Support the Clubhouse

• Sunday 25th September – Ray Dolan, nephew of the late Joe Dolan – 7pm
• Christmas Party Nights Contact Maurice for this promotion at 085 7281437

Come and join us for a friendly drink during the week or over the weekends, watch the sport on our brand new 66″ flatscreen TV over a drink, or hold your family function or meetings in the Clubhouse. Your support is very much appreciated and we would ask you to continue to remember to call in.  You are the Clubhouse – we need you all to support it.

 ~Don’t forget to follow Kiltale Hurling & Camogie Club, and the Kiltale Clubhouse, on Facebook! ~

Lotto: Not won
Numbers drawn: 12, 26, 29, 30
3 x €20 winners: Frank Gorman, Aidan Kearney, Sarah Kelly
Next week’s jackpot: €3,500

We ask all members to please support the club Lotto. Tickets can be purchased in the Kiltale Clubhouse or shop. If you wish to join our prepaid lottery please contact Emer Lynch (086) 3583455 or Ann Gilsenan (087) 2875070. 

Fixtures this week

• Saturday 17th September: Meath SCC semi-final – Kiltale v Kilmessan – venue Boardsmill, throw-in 6pm
• Sunday 18th September: Meath JHC round 5 – Kiltale v Rathmolyon – venue Athboy, throw-in 11am

Wishing all the very best of luck to the senior Camogie team and mentors. Your support would be really appreciated – it’s the first time our girls have ever reached a senior semi-final, a great achievement by all, but they can go even further with the 16th man and woman behind them. Please come along and support!

Meath: All-Ireland U21 B Hurling Champions!

Congratulations to the entire Meath under-21 team on their All-Ireland win with a hard fought, but conclusive, win over Mayo by 1-20 to 0-15 in Semple Stadium last week.

We are very proud of captain Jack Regan, Ronan Ryan, Iarla Hughes, Fergal McCabe, Ross Ryan, Conor Shiren, Andrew Jackson and Kevin Ryan.

Thank you to everyone who travelled to support the lads in Thurles!

Visit our new online club shop!

We now have our own specialised Kiltale Hurling Club store at the O’Neills website for you to get all your branded gear! Visit the page any time at https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kiltale-hurling-club.htm .

Topaz ‘Cash for Clubs’

If you get your petrol or diesel in Topaz there’s now a way for you to support the club while you do so! With every €30 you spend there you’ll be given one ‘Cash for Clubs’ token – just write Kiltale’s name on it, leave it in the box, and if we get enough we could be entered into a draw for €10,000!

You can also sign up online at playorpark.ie to automatically donate your tokens to us. Every little helps – thanks for your help!

Not-so-Strictly Come Dancing – contestants needed

The club’s major fundraiser for 2016 will be Strictly Come Dancing – which will take place on Saturday 26th November in Trim GAA Centre.

A dance and choreographic teacher have now been selected, so now it’s up to the dancers…

An event will be held in the coming weeks to give information to any interested. Keep the date free!

Support the Clubhouse

• Saturday 17th September – Paddy Casey, live at the Clubhouse – SOLD OUT
• Christmas Party Nights Contact Maurice for this promotion at 085 7281437

Come and join us for a friendly drink during the week or over the weekends, watch the sport on our brand new 66″ flatscreen TV over a drink, or hold your family function or meetings in the Clubhouse. Your support is very much appreciated and we would ask you to continue to remember to call in.  You are the Clubhouse – we need you all to support it.

 ~Don’t forget to follow Kiltale Hurling & Camogie Club, and the Kiltale Clubhouse, on Facebook! ~

Lotto: Not won
Numbers drawn: 2, 3, 16, 24
3 x €20 winners: Mary Lynch, Mary O’Connor, Margaret Conneely
Next week’s jackpot: €3,300

We ask all members to please support the club Lotto. Tickets can be purchased in the Kiltale Clubhouse or shop. If you wish to join our prepaid lottery please contact Emer Lynch (086) 3583455 or Ann Gilsenan (087) 2875070. 

Fixtures this week (updated!)

• Saturday 3rd September:
  • SHC Round 5: Kiltale v Clan Na Gael – throw-in 6pm, venue Trim
  • IHC Round 5: Kiltale v Drumree – throw-in 4:30pm, venue Trim

Electric Ireland GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor B Championship FINAL

Meath take on Kerry in the All-Ireland Minor B final on Saturday 3rd September at 2pm in Semple Stadium, Thurles.

Wishing the Kiltale representatives – Brian O’Reilly, Jack Cummins, Conor McNally, Adam Murphy and selector Paddy Kelly – all the best.

Admission: Adult €10, Students/OAP €5, Juvenile €5. Tickets on sale at grounds on the day.

U21 All Ireland B Hurling FINAL

Meath take on Mayo in the All-Ireland Under-21 B final on Saturday 10th Sept at 3pm in Semple Stadium, Thurles.

A bus is leaving Kiltale GAA Grounds at 10:30am on the day, at a cost of €10 per person. All names to be left behind the bar with Maurice before Tuesday 6th September please!

Kiltale have no fewer than SEVEN players on the panel – Jack Regan (captain), Ronan Ryan, Iarla Hughes, Fergal McCabe, Ross Ryan, Conor Shiren,  and Kevin Ryan – so let’s all travel to support the lads.

Wishing them all the very best on this great achievement to date!

Admission: Adults €20, Juveniles €5, Student/OAP: €15 (available on matchday). Tickets on sale at grounds on the day

Kiltale Hurling & Camogie Clubs – Healthy Eating Initiative

The clubs will host an open evening on Friday 2nd September, during which all juvenile boys and girls will play rounders. The senior hurlers and camogie players might even chip in!

• Parents will be asked to attend a talk by nutritionist David Tobin in the clubhouse, who will offer a question-and-answer session afterwards. This talk begins at 6:30pm.
• The children will join their parents in the clubhouse afterward for a quick briefing on nutrition.
• Also on show will be the Christy Ring Cup and Division 2 Camogie Trophy.

We ask parents of the juveniles to attend this event with their children.

Visit our new online club shop!

We now have our own specialised Kiltale Hurling Club store at the O’Neills website for you to get all your branded gear! Visit the page any time at https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kiltale-hurling-club.htm .

Topaz ‘Cash for Clubs’

If you get your petrol or diesel in Topaz there’s now a way for you to support the club while you do so! With every €30 you spend there you’ll be given one ‘Cash for Clubs’ token – just write Kiltale’s name on it, leave it in the box, and if we get enough we could be entered into a draw for €10,000!

You can also sign up online at playorpark.ie to automatically donate your tokens to us. Every little helps – thanks for your help!

Not-so-Strictly Come Dancing – contestants needed

The club’s major fundraiser for 2016 will be Strictly Come Dancing – which will take place on Saturday 26th November in Trim GAA Centre.

A dance and choreographic teacher have now been selected, so now it’s up to the dancers…

An event will be held in the coming weeks to give information to any interested. Keep the date free!

Support the Clubhouse

• Sunday 4th Sept: All-Ireland Hurling Final – Kilkenny v Tipperary – live on our 66″ big screen
  • Followed by live music at 7pm by Pat & Susan Murray
• Sunday 11th Sept – Who The Boss
• Saturday 17th September – Paddy Casey, live at the Clubhouse – SOLD OUT
• Christmas Party Nights Contact Maurice for this promotion at 085 7281437

Come and join us for a friendly drink during the week or over the weekends, watch the sport on our brand new 66″ flatscreen TV over a drink, or hold your family function or meetings in the Clubhouse. Your support is very much appreciated and we would ask you to continue to remember to call in.  You are the Clubhouse – we need you all to support it.

 ~Don’t forget to follow Kiltale Hurling & Camogie Club, and the Kiltale Clubhouse, on Facebook! ~