There’s only one place to be this Sunday-calling all Townies to pack the Park on Sunday to support our senior footballers and use your voice and colour to help get them over the line!
The team will depart the clubhouse just before 1pm on Sunday, so come on up to see them off before you head to the Park.
The game throws in at 2.30pm and is preceded by the Ladies Senior Football Final (Doora Barefield v KIB @ 12), be sure to arrive in plenty of time for the pre match build up and County Final parade. Wishing the very best to Paul and the team, Come on the Townies.
Tickets are available online at link below with a €5 discount compared to gate prices. U16s are free of charge.
A big day Saturday for our Junior A hurlers whose semi was postponed last Sunday due to the weather warning. The game will now be played tomorrow, Sat 26th @ 12 in Clooney. The best of luck to the lads, be sure to come out and support.
U21 fixtures U21 B football v Doonbeg – Sun 3rd November @ 10.30am in Cooraclare U21 A hurling v Scariff Ogonnelloe – Sat 9th November @ 1.30pm in Broadford U21 D2 hurling v Sixmilebridge – Sun 10th November @ 10.30am in Shannon
80s Disco Night
A timely reminder of our upcoming 80s disco night at Éire Óg. A perfect night for our members to meet and mingle and wind down after a busy year. So lads and ladies get your glad rags out and come on up. 80s dress up is optional! Some fun prizes for best dressed on the night.
We will be bopping to the tunes of DJ Ollie from 9pm so start practicing those moves!
There is a nominal €5 cover charge to cover costs for the night.
An Cúpla focal
Oíche Shamhna Next week we celebrate Oíche Shamhna, the beginning of the season of Samhain, an ancient Irish tradition going back thousands of years, long before the Celtic period. From Samhain, the days had become shorter, nights were longer, darkness prevailed, allowing the spirits of the dead to roam free, so people adopted various customs at this time of year to engage with the spirits of their ancestors. Bonfires were lit, children dressed up as dead people and various games were played at home, such as blind man’s buff, hide-and-seek, also fun games such as snap apple, an t-úll sa bháisín were played. An Báírín breac played a big part in Halloween celebrations, before health and safety regulations spoiled the fun. The báirín breac cake contained hidden symbols such as a ring, a small piece of cloth or a stick. The person who got the ring in their slice of cake would get married next year, the other symbols were less cheerful. Pumpkins and trick-or-treat are recent imports from America in the age of TV. Mar sin bainigí taitneamh as Oíche Shamhna, fanaigí slán agus bígí cineálta dá chéile.
Clare GAA
County Convention takes place 11th December this year. If any member has a motion they wish to be considered for Convention, please forward to: secretary.eireogennis.clare@gaa.ie before 1st November 2024.
Academy News
Fantastic win for our U15 hurlers last Saturday beating Broadford in the Championship semi-final by 1-24 to 3-16. Bodyke-O Callaghans Mills are the opposition in the Co. Final likely to be played on Saturday, 2nd November.
Last Monday evening our U9 hurlers began a six week training block at Ennis National School. Thanks to coaches for facilitating this extra training at this time of year.
Best of luck to the U14 footballers in Monday's Division 1 quarter-final Vs St. Breckan's. Game begins at 11.30 in Eire Og.
U16 football training this Friday evening at 6pm at Ennis National School.
U12 Hurling Training this Friday evening at 7pm at Ennis National School.
Final U12 Football Blitz of the season at Clarecastle GAA on Saturday morning. Meeting at 8.30am.
Camogie
Our U12s finished up training outside on Wednesday. They are having their end of year party in club for the girl’s this Friday night in the clubhouse. They plan on training indoors in St. Flannan’s hall for 10 sessions starting next week.
U10s host their last blitz of the season this Saturday 26th.
Our Under 8’s finished off their season with a mini blitz against Ballyea in lovely autumn sunshine last Saturday. It was back to the clubhouse then for some lunch and treats.
Well done to all the girls for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. There were great skills on display. Thank you to the team of U8 coaches and all the parents and families for their support this year. The future is bright and red and white!
Eire Og Camogie will hold their AGM on November 14th @ 7:30pm in the clubhouse. All are welcome to attend. All details will be sent out via email to all our camogie members.
Some photos from the U8s:
Building Project
The old gym and nearby buildings have been levelled now as Gildoc make progress on the clearing stages making way for the development of the new gym and dressing rooms.
NB: an email was sent to all contributors of the building project that requires a response. Thanks to those that have responded, it is a huge help in alleviating the treasurers workload. If any contributor has not received the email (sent 24/10/24), please let me know and I can check for any discrepancies on email addresses.
Thanks too to all that have restarted their annual contributions, and to all continuing the monthly standing orders. For anyone not yet on board for this project, you can still sign up. Contact Kieran Kavanagh by email: treasurer.eireogennis.clare@gaa.ie or mobile: 087 7985206.
Club Lotto
Club lotto jackpot now stands at €6625. Last Thursday’s numbers were: 15, 18, 27, 28. There was no Jackpot or Match 3 winner. 4 x Lucky Dips @ €25 each: Toni Moloney c/o M O’Connor, Emer Finn, Sean MacNamara, Sean Ó Meachair. The Promoters Prize of €25 went to Marie Molony. Well done to all. Paul will be in touch re prizes.
The draw takes place every Thursday night at the clubhouse and all are most welcome to attend.
Pink Breakfast
Reminder of the Big Pink Breakfast fundraiser run by Selina Donnelly in Éire Óg on October 26th from 10am to 1pm, fun for all the family. So get yourself fed and support this worthy cause if possible. Proceeds to the Irish Cancer Society.
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