New Year Greetings We wish everybody involved in Na Gaeil Club, officers, coaches, mentors, players, parents, patrons and visitors to our club a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Coiste na nÓg AGM Na Gaeil Coiste na nÓg held their AGM last recently. Officers elected were Chairperson: Colm Ó’Súilleabháin; Vice-chairperson Ros Fitzgerald; Secretary: John Keating; PRO: Tim Lynch Snr. Registrar: Roz Fitzgerald; Child Welfare Officer: Terry McEneaney.
Colm in his chairperson’s report gave a detailed account of activities that took place last year but concentrated chiefly on his hopes for the coming season.
He thanked everyone involved in Coiste na nÓg for their commitment and dedication in managing and training all the underage groups and for the fantastic support from all the parents.
It was again a very successful season at all age groups within the club the highlight being the winning of Division 1 U16 County League Final against Dr. Crokes.
This will encourage teams, parents, officers and club members generally to continue the work that has to go in to running a successful club in football, Scór activities and various other social events. Thanks to everybody involved for making it such a successful year for Na Gaeil.
Upcoming Drama If you enjoyed our comedy dramas over the past two years, then I strongly suggest that you mark the 14th, 15th, and 16th of February in your diary, because the latest offering from the pen of the supremely talented Mary Quirke is currently in rehearsal!
The title this year is “One Ordination and a Donation”, and it is shaping up to be just as hilarious as “One Wedding and a Funeral” and “One Murder and a Christening”!
If you were fortunate enough to see the shenanigans last year, you’ll remember that a modern day miracle occurred at the end of the saga, with the transformation of Holy Water into brandy.
Mary continues the story from this point, and the resulting chaos and hilarity will surely lift the roof from the clubhouse come February!!
Tickets will be available to buy in the bar from the 19th of January, and the advice is to purchase early, because if last year was anything to go by, demand will be massive!!!
Clothes Collection There is now a Clothes Collection Bin situated in Na Gaeil car park. If anyone has bags of old clothes to dispose of please drop them in the bin. If the bin is full, they can be dropped into the clubhouse. It would be much appreciated.
Na Gaeil Cycling Club Na Gaeil Cycling Club winter schedule: Saturday mornings at 10am from the clubhouse. ALL ARE WELCOME, high Vis essential.
Fir Na Gaeil Light Football Training for Men who have retired from playing football and for those that have not played and would like to try it out. Very little skill is required. This is a great way to keep fit with light training, ball games and a bit of a laugh. . Training is on Monday and Friday nights in Na Gaeil. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info
Mná Na Gaeil We are a Gaelic for Mothers and Others team who come together and do a bit of exercise, football training and socialising. Anyone who would like to join are most welcome, No skills are required, just a good attitude and a sense for fun. Training is on Wednesdays and Sunday evenings. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info.
Lotto The draw for the jackpot of €10,600 took place on Thursday evening last. Numbers drawn were 5, 9, 16, 25.
There was no winner. €50 winners were Michael Kearney, Killarney and Noreen Litchfield, Leith East. €25 winners were Denis O’Dowd, Riverside, Barry O’Donnell, Derrylea, Seamus Mac Gearailt, Killeen and Tim Lynch, Forge Cross. Next week’s jackpot is €10,700. All are welcome for the draw in the club each Tuesday night at 10.30pm.
Bingo Bingo is on every Monday night at 8.30pm sharp. We have prize money of over €1,000 guaranteed every week with a mini jackpot that increases fortnightly when not won. A door prize and a half-time raffle with lovely prizes will also take place every week. A bus service is available at 087 2817577.
You can ring this number for pick up and drop off. 100% of the funds raised go back directly into the club. The bingo is run on a totally voluntary basis by our club members. A huge thank you to all the parents who offer their time to run this vital fundraiser for the club.
If anyone wants to donate a spot prize for our weekly bingo raffle, please leave it at clubhouse and mark it “Bingo”. Thanks to all our patrons who support this event on a weekly basis.
Cards A card game is held every Wednesday night in the clubhouse. This is a very sociable occasion where you meet your friends for a great night’s entertainment and relaxation. Starting time is 9.30pm and everyone from novice to senior will enjoy a relaxing game of 45.
