Senior Club AGM
The Annual General Meeting took place on Friday last the 27th of November at the club. It was very well attended. Chairman Frank O’Connor welcomed everyone out on what was a very bad night. Secretary Haulie Kerins gave his report and had a few people to thank who had made his job easier over the past year.
They were Pat Flavin Seniors, Ray Walsh U21s, Maurice Horan St Road, Mike Halloran Charlie Kerins and Martin Nix Minors. He congratulated Maurice Horan on becoming part of Mayo Manager Stephen Rochford’s backroom team and hoped that he would still have some time to spare for Kerins O’Rahillys.
He also thanked Frank O’Connor, Breda Dyland and Billy Thompson. He said that we couldn’t function without ordinary members volunteering to help out with fundraising such as church gate collections and thanked them for their contributions. He said that we are fortunate to have a member as knowledgeable as Willie O’Connor in our ranks and everyone present agreed.
He thanked our lotto committee of Tom Begley, Peter Ronan and Mike Mangan for keeping the lotto up and running every week. He congratulated Billy Thompson on the allocation of All-Ireland tickets. It is always a difficult job in a club of our size but Bill did a good job. Seán Walsh is stepping down as Vice-Chairman on Senior Committee but will stay on in his role on Finance Committee.
John Higgins is stepping down from Senior Committee but staying on Field Committee. Peter Ronan is stepping down to concentrate on the Lotto Committee. Chairman Frank O’Connor acknowledged both the Juvenile and Ladies sections of the club and thanked them for the great work they are doing. He announced that Senior Manager Barry O’Shea is stepping aside and that the new committee will work to replace him in the new committee will work to replace him in the coming weeks.
He thanked Barry and wished him all the best for the future. He congratulated Ray, Morgan, Davey and Shane on the U21 win earlier in the year and said that the whole club were very proud of the team. He congratulated Catriona O’Sullivan, Frank O’Connor and Peter Nolan on a very successful 10k run which will hopefully become bigger and better and an annual event.
He thanked Mossie Kelly of The Kerries Golf Range for his generous sponsorship of our Senior team this year. He thanked fellow committee members Haulie Kerins, Breda Dyland, Mike Mangan, Dan Walsh, Tom Begley and Peter Ronan for their support throughout the year. The Senior Committee elected was as follows President Micheál Kerins, Chairman Frank O’Connor, Secretary Haulie Kerins, Treasurer Mike Mangan, Registrar Billy Thompson, PRO Breda Dyland, County and Town Delegate Dan Walsh and Player Reps Garry Kissane and David McLoughlin.
Coaching and Development
With ever increasing playing numbers at all ages in the Club we are always anxious to ensure that every player is given the best possible coaching in the skills of the game. We are extremely grateful for the hard work and commitment of our members who volunteer to coach and assist in any way with each team. As in previous years we are looking for new people to get involved. We have had a very productive 2015 and look forward to the same in 2016. This would not be possible without our volunteers. Bearing this in mind and planning for the season ahead we would like to invite anyone who would be interested in getting involved in any team from Saturday Mornings to Minors to get in touch. “Many hands make light work”. Coaching courses will be provided as were in other years and can also be updated. If you feel you have time to give please contact Juvenile Chairman Dinny O’Connor on 0879574410 or Senior Chairman Frank O’Connor on 0877971862. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Ladies Football
The Ladies AGM took place on Tuesday last at the club. There was a nice attendance including County Chairman Paddy White. Chairman David Collins welcomed everyone and briefly went through all reports from team managers. Treasurer James Hayes outlined the financial position and Secretary Christena Curtin explained a little bit about next years Féile. Election of Officers took place with very little change. David Collins remains on as Chairman, Christena Curtin Secretary, Bree Curtin Assistant Secretary, James Hayes Retired, Ruth Murphy Registrar, Hazel Nix PRO, Frank McLoughlin Fixtures. James Hayes announced that he was stepping down. James has given years of service to the club as a mentor, a fundraiser and the ladies treasurer. He always worked tirelessly and went over and above when it came to representing the club. We all wish James the very best.
Looking out for our neighbours
It is that time of year when everyone is running around and busy and there may not be many club activities going on. We should take time out to remember those members who may be alone for whatever reason and take time to check on them. Remember it is important as a club to look after our supporters and neighbours all year round. Something very simple can mean a great deal and give a moment of support and show that we care.
Congratulations
Congratulations to St Marys Caherciveen on becoming Munster Intermediate Champions on Saturday last.
Lotto
The Lotto takes place in Charlie’s Bar every Monday. The Lotto results for Monday 23rd November were 1, 22, 26 and 28. There was no jackpot winner. The next jackpot will be €6,100. There were 4 match 3 winners. They were Rosie O’Sullivan c/o Mrs O’Brien, Elizabeth Scanlon, Frank McLoughlin c/o James Hayes and James O’Dowd c/o Mrs O’Brien. The 5 entrants for the December Draw 2015 were Joan Griffin DD, Michael O’Sullivan DD, John Dunne c/o Ann, Val Carey c/o Ann and Tommy O’Connor c/o Ann. To play the Kerins O’Rahillys Lotto, four numbers are selected from 1 to 28. If anybody matches the four numbers selected on the night he/she wins the Jackpot. Match three numbers to win €25. Tickets cost €2 each. The Kerins O’Rahillys Lotto can also be played online at www.korgaa.com
Lotto Sellers The club needs lotto ticket sellers. It can be worth your while. If you are interested contact any member of the Senior Committee.
Cards
Whist drive is back on Thursday nights. Call the club on 7124956 for details. All welcome.
Yoga Classes
There are yoga classes in the club on Thursday nights from 7.30 to 9pm. Phone or text Mike at 0872732591 for further details.
Pilates Classes
Do you want to improve your flexibility? Do you suffer from back, neck or hip pain? Do you want to improve your strength and tone up? Well look no further “Pilates Classes” have arrived at Kerins O’Rahillys. Mondays 7-8 are for men only, Fitness and Flexibility is at 8.15 to 9.15. Tuesday evening Pregnancy classes at 6pm-6.45 and Pilates for Fitness at 7pm-8. Contact Izabela on 087 765 0125 for further details.
Weightwatchers
Weightwatchers classes take place in the Healy Room at the Kerins O’Rahillys clubhouse every Thursday. The times are times are 9.30am and 5.45pm. Contact Helen for details on 0879504232. All welcome.
Charlie’s Bar
Club Lotto on takes place in the bar every Monday night with a special in house raffle if you are present so why not pop along. Why not treat yourself to lunch in Charlie’s. There’s something to please everyone. The Active Retired Coffee Morning Group meets every Tuesday morning in Charlie’s. Come along and keep in touch with old friends and make new friends. All welcome. “Dance for Fun” is on Wednesday nights. This has grown in popularity and is a very entertaining night out, a great way to stay fit, learn to dance and to make new friends. Come along and check it out. Its that time of year when people plan Christmas Parties. Why not check out what Charlies have to offer. We have many different size function rooms and cater to all types of functions. Contact Tom or Eileen or any member of staff at 7124956 if you have any queries. Charlie’s Bar is on Facebook where there are regular updates on what is happening. Why not check it out.
P.R.O Contact
If you have any thing you feel is of interest for the Kerins O’Rahillys notes please get in touch. You can contact me at pro.kerinsorahillys.kerry@gaa.ie. Why not join our Facebook group to keep up to date with all fixtures and what is going on in the club. Just follow the following link https://www.facebook.com/groups/Narries/ or follow us on Twitter @korgaa
