Our senior footballers were drawn against Miltown for the quarter finals, this game is set for Saturday September 13th at 5pm in Cusack Park. Our Junior A footballers got Kilmurry Ibrickane, with the game to take place on Friday 12th at 6.30pm in Kilmihill.
Our Junior Ladies get the weekend underway this evening in Cooraclare, and our Junior B hurlers head to Shannon on Saturday to take on Cratloe. A trio of games Sunday with the Junior C hurlers at 11 in Ballyline, Intermediates in Sixmilebridge at 1pm and our Seniors in quarter final action in Cusack Park at 5pm. Best of luck to all teams, let's get out and support rail hail or shine. Get your Clare GAA tickets here: https://clare.gaa.ie/tickets/, note there is a weekend pass available for €39 euro. Senior hurling stream link here: https://page.inplayer.com/claregaa/ * See full details of this weekend’s adult club fixtures above.
All championship fixtures for those team are now on our website and ClubZap page, with match times just to be added for camogie and lades football games as we get them.
The foundation of every good club is based on the volunteers that take on various roles. Our club has many already from coaches, team helpers, first aid, many admin roles, field maintenance, scoreboard operation, club shop, fundraising-events, flag days, Church Gate, lotto draw, cleaning & upkeep..the list goes on and applies to hurling, football, camogie, ladies football at underage and adult levels.
We have a large club, with large membership so there is quite a large workload when all tasks are left to the same people all the time. We need to grow our team of volunteers across the board and ask that each member or parent/guardian/supporter pledge even 1 hour of their team each season. The tasks are easy and support will be given, the rewards are priceless!
Right now, we are focusing on building our volunteer list for the Coffee Dock and our All-Stars helpers.
Our Coffee Dock is located at the back of the club and has not been open much lately due to a lack of personnel to run it. At a minimum it should be open Monday and Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, ideally it would also operate during games hosted at the club. It is a lovely social area and a great place to mingle and meet with other club members. Contact Mary McMahon 086 8117373 or Bernie Warren 087 661 0845
Our All-Stars sessions will return on September 16th, and runs every Tuesday from 6 to 7pm. This initiative provides fun activities for children with additional needs and provides them with an hour of fun and games, it is hugely successful and very rewarding. No experience is required, contact Noreen Vaughan to get involved-087 644 9781.
There has been a change to the processing of Garda Vetting, the applicant now must meet with the Club Children’s Officer before applying. The application then can be made via Foireann as normal. See below extract from the GAA guidelines on this change:
Step 1Applicant and Validator complete the Identity Documentation (In-person)
The applicant must print and complete the GAA NVB1 Invitation Form and meet their Club Children’s Officer (CCO) in person.
It is a requirement by the Garda National Vetting Bureau that an individual seeking vetting is validated that the individual is who they say they are. Therefore, you must provide proof of your identity to be vetted. You must complete this requirement at the initial step of your application, failure to do so will see your application rejected.
Bí linn, Caint is Craic, gach Déardaoin, 9-10pm @ Éire Óg Inis. Comhrá, spraoi, cairdeas.
Club Lotto
Club lotto jackpot is steadily rising and now stands at €4250. Last Thursday’s numbers were: 2, 7, 18, 20. There was no Jackpot or Match 3 winner, 4 x Lucky Dips @ €25 each went to: Gerard McInerney, Erin Hehir, Martin McInerney and Brian McManus. The Promoters Prize of €25 went to Michael O’Shea. 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.
Lost Property
Reminder to go into the referees room and check the lost property before Sat 6th at 12. Any items not taken by then can be taken by any member, whatever is remaining by Friday 12th will be given to charity.
We will not be able to keep lost property in the referees room going forward as its purpose is to facilitate referees for games at the club and so it needs to be kept clear so please ensure your child, or yourself! takes home all items after time at the pitch.
