BALLYDUFF

ANNASCAUL

LOTTO: Our club Lotto is suspended for the time being. Any tickets already purchased will be included in the next draw. Six and 12 month tickets will be valid from the date of the next draw. AGM: Out AGM took place Sunday 10th January via Zoom. Thanks to everyone who dialled and participated in discussions. We are still seeking a new Chairperson and Assistant Secretary; it is important for our club that these positions are filled. Queries can be made to any of our club officers. Volunteers: We are seeking volunteers to help run our club and bring new ideas for the future. If interested in getting involved, please contact any committee member to see how you can help, or contact us via social media.

The Annual General Meeting of the Ballyduff GAA Club took place on Friday night last through Microsoft Team. Club Secretary Michael Hussey co-ordinated the meeting with his usual efficiency. Chairman Liam Ross welcomed everyone to this historic meeting in these strange times. In a very comprehensive report Michael Hussey outlined the way the season developed and thanked everyone, Coaches, selectors, Covid-19 Officers, Field Officers and all the other groups using the facilities for their cooperation in what was a difficult period. Treasurer Noel Brown gave a very detailed Treasurers Report in which he outlined the difficulties facing Clubs with limited opportunities of fundraising. He thanked everyone who contributed to the finances, lotto ticket sellers, lotto co-ordinator Mary O’Sullivan. He also had a word of thanks to those who subscribed to fund raising for the mower he concluded by saying the Club would have to find alternative ways of funding going forward. Chairman Liam Ross welcomed everyone and thanked all who had helped us through a difficult year he said the highlight of the year was no doubt the Minors winning the County Minor Hurling Championship after an absence of 17 years. He paid tribute to the backroom team of William Quinlan, John Hennessy, Jerry Moriarty and Patrick Quinlan for their work with the team over the years which culminated with victory in the County Final v Ballyheigue.

He also had words of thanks to all the Coaches, Selectors and managers for their efforts and wished them all well in the future. In conclusion he wished to sympathise with all those who lost loved ones during the year and hoped that Mass would be offered for the repose of their souls in the near future. Election of Officers: President: Teddy Hennessy who was wished a Happy Birthday as he celebrated his 90th at the weekend. Chairman: Liam Ross Vice Chairman: Teddy O’Sullivan Secretary: Michael Hussey Treasurer: Noel Brown PRO: Jack Harrington Health and Safety Officer: Mike Guerin Development Officer: To be nominated County Board Delegate: Tom O’Sullivan North Kerry Hurling Board Delegates: James Callaghan and Teddy O’Sullivan North Kerry Football Delegates: John Paul Leahy and Jack Harrington. Registrars: Paudie County plus one other to be appointed Executive Committee: To be finalised at first meeting. Management Teams: will be ratified at that same meeting which will be held in early February.