Bishop Willie Walsh ~ 1935 - 2025
I wish to convey the deep sadness felt across the Club and beyond with yesterday’s news of the passing of former Club President, team manager and longtime supporter Bishop Willie Walsh. An article from Club Chair Brian Howard will issue later on today. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
Club & Community 5K Walk and Fun Run
After careful consideration following the unexpected passing of Bishop Willie, it has been decided that our Club 5K will go ahead tomorrow, Saturday 22nd.
Bishop Willie led a very active lifestyle, promoted athleticism throughout his life and chose walking himself whenever possible. As such we have chosen to proceed with the event and to dedicate it to his spirit and tenacity, as we believe he would have preferred.
We meet from 10.30 at the clubhouse with the walk/fun run leaving at 11am. All are welcome to join us, member and non member alike. We just request that people pre register on the short form at the link below as soon as possible.
Registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/maxr0MZ5iL
Many thanks to ISHKA Spring Water for providing water for the event.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLUB CAR PARK AND ASTRO WILL BE RESERVED FOR THOSE TAKING PART IN THE 5K FROM 10.30AM ON SATURDAY, THANKS FOR YOUR CO OPERATION.
St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025
The theme for this year’s parade is “We love Clare because…” and the parade will take place on bank holiday Monday 17th March 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
We will be in touch with members regarding participation.
CLG na Mumhan Comórtas Scoláireachta 2025 / Munster GAA 2025 Scholarship Competition
Tá áthas ar CLG na Mumhan Comórtas Scoláireachta 2025 a fhógairt do scoláirí iar-bhunscoile idir 12-17 bliana d’aois ar mian leo freastal ar chúrsa Gaeltachta an samhradh seo (tréimhse 2 sheachtain ar a laghad).
Bronnfar scoláireacht iomlán amháin in aghaidh an chontae sa chúige. Clúdóidh na scoláireachtaí costas iomlán an chúrsa Ghaeltachta. Is iad seo a leanas na riachtanais iontrála:
Ní mór d’iarratasóirí a bheith ina mball reatha de CLG, LGFA nó de Chlub Camógaíochta i gCúige Mumhan.
Ní mór d’iarratasóirí idir 12 agus 17 bliana d’aois fístaifeadadh a chur isteach i nGaeilge d’fhad NÓIMÉAD AMHÁIN ar an ábhar seo a leanas:
An Fhoireann is fearr liom (bunaithe ar chluichí Gaelacha de gach cód)
Ba chóir go n-áireofaí san fhíseán freisin cur síos gairid ar fhéin ón scoláire, le hachoimre ar an spéis atá acu sa Ghaeilge agus sa chultúr.
Tá físeáin agus foirmeacha iarratais le cur isteach faoin 26 Feabhra 2025
Nasc chuig an bhfoirm iarratais le fístaifeadadh : https://forms.gle/6jcbFgXALD6SHuvN9
Is féidir le scoláirí a bhfuil iarratas déanta acu cheana féin ar pháirt-scoláireacht ina gcontaetha cur isteach ar an scoláireacht iomlán seo chomh maith.
Is féidir tuilleadh fiosruithe a sheoladh trí ríomhphost chuig oifigigh chultúrtha contae faoi seach:
irishculturalofficer.clare@gaa.ie
irishculturalofficer.cork@gaa.ie
culturalofficer.kerry@gaa.ie
irishculturalofficer.limerick@gaa.ie
irishculturalofficer.tipperary@gaa.ie
irishculturalofficer.waterford@gaa.ie
Fógrófar na buaiteoirí le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025. Tabhair faoi deara go ndícháileofar éinne i mbun canbhasála.
Munster GAA is delighted to announce that the 2025 Scholarship Competition for second-level students aged between 12 – 17 years, wishing to attend a Gaeltacht course this Summer is now open for applications. (minimum stay 2 weeks).
One Full scholarship per county in the province will be awarded. Scholarships will cover the full cost of the Gaeltacht course. Entry requirements are as follows:
Applicants must be a current member of a GAA, LGFA or Camogie Club in Munster.
Applicants aged 12 – 17 are required to submit a video recording in Irish of ONE MINUTE’S duration on the following Topic:
An Fhoireann is fearr liom (Based on Gaelic games of all codes)
Video to also include a brief introduction of self from the student, outlining their interest in Gaeilge and our culture.
Videos and application forms to be submitted by February 26th, 2025
LINK TO APPLICATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6jcbFgXALD6SHuvN9
Students who have already applied for a partial – scholarship in their counties may also apply for this full scholarship.
Further queries can be directed by email to respective county cultural officers:
irishculturalofficer.clare@gaa.ie
irishculturalofficer.cork@gaa.ie
culturalofficer.kerry@gaa.ie
irishculturalofficer.limerick@gaa.ie
irishculturalofficer.tipperary@gaa.ie
irishculturalofficer.waterford@gaa.ie
Winners will be announced during Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025. Please note that canvassing will disqualify.
Go néirí go geal libh go léir!
Aedín Ní Bhriain
Oifigeach Forbartha Gaeilge, CLG na Mumhan
aedin.ni.bhriain.munster@gaa.ie
Camogie Referees
Calling any wannabe refs Clare camogie is running a referee course in Woodstock on March 1st from 9:30-4pm.
There is no charge as the Association pays the tutors but there is a small cost of €20 that covers the referee ‘pack’ everyone receives on completion. The ‘pack’ consists of a referee wallet, inserts, rule books and a whistle. Link below to register.
Please note that the Club will reimburse the €20 to any current member that completes this training.
https://learning.gaa.ie/node/290321
Club Lotto
Club lotto jackpot now stands at €8625. Last Thursday’s numbers were: 1, 3, 17, 24. There was no Jackpot winner, and 3 x Match 3 winners @ €35 each: Liam Griffin, Deborah Ryan & Kay O’Connor. The Promoters Prize of €25 went to Marie Molony. Well done to all. Paul will be in touch re prizes.
Enter club lotto online on the link below, play ahead for up to 52 weeks for just €2 per week:
https://eireoginis.ie/draws
The draw takes place every Thursday night at the clubhouse and all are most welcome to attend.
Club Draw
A reminder to all members to purchase a Club Draw ticket. Thanks to all that have done so already. The deadline is Saturday week, so if you haven’t yet bought one please do so now.
Printed tickets are available in Heaslip’s Shop on O’Connell Street and they will also be available after the Club 5K on Sat 22nd Feb.
Purchase online here: https://eireoginis.ie/products/23178/purchases/new
Club Membership
Thanks to all of you up to date with your club membership, for unregistered players, membership is now overdue and there is no insurance in place for training or games until it is paid. Non playing members deadline is March 31st.
Purchase your membership online here: https://eireoginis.ie/membership_signup
Should you have any membership queries, please contact club registrar by email: registrar.eireogennis.clare@gaa.ie
Ramallah GAA gear collection
A huge míle buíochas to those that contributed to our recent collection for Ramallah GAA. We gathered a substantial number of helmets, hurleys, sliotars and jerseys for the cause. Well done to all.
I wish to convey the deep sadness felt across the Club and beyond with yesterday’s news of the passing of former Club President, team manager and longtime supporter Bishop Willie Walsh. An article from Club Chair Brian Howard will issue later on today. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
Club & Community 5K Walk and Fun Run
After careful consideration following the unexpected passing of Bishop Willie, it has been decided that our Club 5K will go ahead tomorrow, Saturday 22nd.
Bishop Willie led a very active lifestyle, promoted athleticism throughout his life and chose walking himself whenever possible. As such we have chosen to proceed with the event and to dedicate it to his spirit and tenacity, as we believe he would have preferred.
We meet from 10.30 at the clubhouse with the walk/fun run leaving at 11am. All are welcome to join us, member and non member alike. We just request that people pre register on the short form at the link below as soon as possible.
Registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/maxr0MZ5iL
Many thanks to ISHKA Spring Water for providing water for the event.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLUB CAR PARK AND ASTRO WILL BE RESERVED FOR THOSE TAKING PART IN THE 5K FROM 10.30AM ON SATURDAY, THANKS FOR YOUR CO OPERATION.
St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025
The theme for this year’s parade is “We love Clare because…” and the parade will take place on bank holiday Monday 17th March 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
We will be in touch with members regarding participation.
CLG na Mumhan Comórtas Scoláireachta 2025 / Munster GAA 2025 Scholarship Competition
Tá áthas ar CLG na Mumhan Comórtas Scoláireachta 2025 a fhógairt do scoláirí iar-bhunscoile idir 12-17 bliana d’aois ar mian leo freastal ar chúrsa Gaeltachta an samhradh seo (tréimhse 2 sheachtain ar a laghad).
Bronnfar scoláireacht iomlán amháin in aghaidh an chontae sa chúige. Clúdóidh na scoláireachtaí costas iomlán an chúrsa Ghaeltachta. Is iad seo a leanas na riachtanais iontrála:
Ní mór d’iarratasóirí a bheith ina mball reatha de CLG, LGFA nó de Chlub Camógaíochta i gCúige Mumhan.
Ní mór d’iarratasóirí idir 12 agus 17 bliana d’aois fístaifeadadh a chur isteach i nGaeilge d’fhad NÓIMÉAD AMHÁIN ar an ábhar seo a leanas:
An Fhoireann is fearr liom (bunaithe ar chluichí Gaelacha de gach cód)
Ba chóir go n-áireofaí san fhíseán freisin cur síos gairid ar fhéin ón scoláire, le hachoimre ar an spéis atá acu sa Ghaeilge agus sa chultúr.
Tá físeáin agus foirmeacha iarratais le cur isteach faoin 26 Feabhra 2025
Nasc chuig an bhfoirm iarratais le fístaifeadadh : https://forms.gle/6jcbFgXALD6SHuvN9
Is féidir le scoláirí a bhfuil iarratas déanta acu cheana féin ar pháirt-scoláireacht ina gcontaetha cur isteach ar an scoláireacht iomlán seo chomh maith.
Is féidir tuilleadh fiosruithe a sheoladh trí ríomhphost chuig oifigigh chultúrtha contae faoi seach:
irishculturalofficer.clare@gaa.ie
irishculturalofficer.cork@gaa.ie
culturalofficer.kerry@gaa.ie
irishculturalofficer.limerick@gaa.ie
irishculturalofficer.tipperary@gaa.ie
irishculturalofficer.waterford@gaa.ie
Fógrófar na buaiteoirí le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025. Tabhair faoi deara go ndícháileofar éinne i mbun canbhasála.
Munster GAA is delighted to announce that the 2025 Scholarship Competition for second-level students aged between 12 – 17 years, wishing to attend a Gaeltacht course this Summer is now open for applications. (minimum stay 2 weeks).
One Full scholarship per county in the province will be awarded. Scholarships will cover the full cost of the Gaeltacht course. Entry requirements are as follows:
Applicants must be a current member of a GAA, LGFA or Camogie Club in Munster.
Applicants aged 12 – 17 are required to submit a video recording in Irish of ONE MINUTE’S duration on the following Topic:
An Fhoireann is fearr liom (Based on Gaelic games of all codes)
Video to also include a brief introduction of self from the student, outlining their interest in Gaeilge and our culture.
Videos and application forms to be submitted by February 26th, 2025
LINK TO APPLICATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6jcbFgXALD6SHuvN9
Students who have already applied for a partial – scholarship in their counties may also apply for this full scholarship.
Further queries can be directed by email to respective county cultural officers:
irishculturalofficer.clare@gaa.ie
irishculturalofficer.cork@gaa.ie
culturalofficer.kerry@gaa.ie
irishculturalofficer.limerick@gaa.ie
irishculturalofficer.tipperary@gaa.ie
irishculturalofficer.waterford@gaa.ie
Winners will be announced during Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025. Please note that canvassing will disqualify.
Go néirí go geal libh go léir!
Aedín Ní Bhriain
Oifigeach Forbartha Gaeilge, CLG na Mumhan
aedin.ni.bhriain.munster@gaa.ie
Camogie Referees
Calling any wannabe refs Clare camogie is running a referee course in Woodstock on March 1st from 9:30-4pm.
There is no charge as the Association pays the tutors but there is a small cost of €20 that covers the referee ‘pack’ everyone receives on completion. The ‘pack’ consists of a referee wallet, inserts, rule books and a whistle. Link below to register.
Please note that the Club will reimburse the €20 to any current member that completes this training.
https://learning.gaa.ie/node/290321
Club Lotto
Club lotto jackpot now stands at €8625. Last Thursday’s numbers were: 1, 3, 17, 24. There was no Jackpot winner, and 3 x Match 3 winners @ €35 each: Liam Griffin, Deborah Ryan & Kay O’Connor. The Promoters Prize of €25 went to Marie Molony. Well done to all. Paul will be in touch re prizes.
Enter club lotto online on the link below, play ahead for up to 52 weeks for just €2 per week:
https://eireoginis.ie/draws
The draw takes place every Thursday night at the clubhouse and all are most welcome to attend.
Club Draw
A reminder to all members to purchase a Club Draw ticket. Thanks to all that have done so already. The deadline is Saturday week, so if you haven’t yet bought one please do so now.
Printed tickets are available in Heaslip’s Shop on O’Connell Street and they will also be available after the Club 5K on Sat 22nd Feb.
Purchase online here: https://eireoginis.ie/products/23178/purchases/new
Club Membership
Thanks to all of you up to date with your club membership, for unregistered players, membership is now overdue and there is no insurance in place for training or games until it is paid. Non playing members deadline is March 31st.
Purchase your membership online here: https://eireoginis.ie/membership_signup
Should you have any membership queries, please contact club registrar by email: registrar.eireogennis.clare@gaa.ie
Ramallah GAA gear collection
A huge míle buíochas to those that contributed to our recent collection for Ramallah GAA. We gathered a substantial number of helmets, hurleys, sliotars and jerseys for the cause. Well done to all.
