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DUNDALKYI
THE club held the AGM in the clubrooms on Monday 26 November and there was a great turn out.
Barry McDermott chaired the meeting and began by welcoming everyone and pausing for a moments reflection to remember recently deceased members and family members.
The meeting included reports from the chaiman, secretary and treasurer and robust discussions on the health of the club and highlighting recent success with the first team. There was a lengthy discussion on the challenges being faced by all clubs with regard to declining youth numbers.
The following officers were elected: Chairperson Barry McDermott; Vice Chairperson Pat Hamilton; Secretary Gerry Hanratty; Asstistant Secretary Stephen Hayes; Treasurer Aine Hande; Asst. Treasurer Tony Hande; PRO Shane O’Connell; Asst PRO Julie O’Donoghue; Registrar Alan Haughey; Development Officer Alan Haughey; Childrens Officer; Sharon O’Donoghue; Insurance Officer; Sharon O’Donoghue; Health & Well Being Officer; Aaron Rogers Safety Officer Ryan White; Language & Cultural Officer Cian O’Nairaigh; County Board Delegate Kieran Maguire; Minor Board Delegate Pat Bailey; Committee - Alan Hanks, John McArdle, Peter O’Donoghue, Peter McCourt, Tony Hande, Adrian O’Donoghue, Donal Duffy, Packie Maguire, Pat Hamilton, Dermot Mone. All officers above are also automatically committee members.
Adult Football team management remains the same: Adrian O’Donoghue with Kieran Maguire, Packie Maguire, Gareth O’Donoghue, Caoimhin O’Callaghan.
GERALDINES
THE AGM took place on Wednesday 21st November in the clubhouse and was well attended. An extract of the elected committee for the coming year is as follows: President Oliver Brennan; Vice President Fr. Padraig Keenan; Chairperson Brian Cafferty; Vice Chairperson Bernard McIntyre and Alan Sweeney; Secretary Paula Hand; Treasurer Colm Prendergast. Our best wishes to all elected officers for the coming season and our sincere thanks to those outgoing officers who have worked tirelessly for the club.
Our Ladies presentation evening will take place on Friday 30th November in the clubhouse from 7.30 pm. This is sure to be a great night with music and craic.
Our local Schools Incentive Programme continues this Friday in St. Oliver’s Blackrock. Great feedback so far from both staff and children. Our thanks to Frank Lynch & Company for kindly supporting and sponsoring this important initiative. Thanks also to any mentors who are assisting with the programme.
We continue to get great numbers at our Juvenile Winter Development Programme. This continues every Saturday @ DkIT Sports for all children in U8 and above. If unsure of your time slot please refer to your coach. Huge thanks to all coaches, mentors, parents and volunteers who make themselves available each Saturday to ensure an enjoyable experience is had by all.
For club jerseys, gear and leisurewear please visit our online shop on the O’Neill’s website. For up-to-date club news find us on twitter, facebook and at www. geraldinesgfc.com.
Last week’s lotto numbers were 25, 27, 29, 32. No winners so jackpot rises to €10,600.
GLENEMMETS
HARD luck to our U21s team (Hunterstown Rovers/Mattock Rangers/Glen Emmets) who lost out to Newtown Blues in the final last Saturday. Final score 0-6 to 0-16.
Club gear available online at O’neill’s. Jerseys, Training tops, shorts, tracksuit bottoms, half zips, body warmers, hats, bags etc!
Lotto results for 27th November were 7,14, 24, 25. Lucky dip winners of €25 are: Ken Healy, Stephen Fowler, Nuala Noone, Leo Ryan. Current jackpot €3,600.
GLYDERANGERS
SECRETARY Tommy Burns is edging closer to half century mark in his role with the club having been elected for a 49th season at last week’s AGM. The full list of officers elected was as follows: Chairperson Anthony Nulty; Vicechair Ray Matthews; Secretary Tommy Burns; Assistant Sec Mary McArdle; Treasurer Michael Brennan; Asst treas Claire McArdle; Pro Nigel Watters; Children’s officer Liam Hennessy; Co Board delegate Patsy Reid youth/ coaching Bryan Lynch; Health/ well being Michael Lyndon; Irish/ culture officer Fiachre Sheridan; Development officer Peter Duffy; Membership Alan Finlay; Health/ safety left over to incoming committee.; Insurance officer left over; Committee - Robbie Byrne, Fergal Kellett, Brendan Lynch, Stephen Sherlock, Rita Duffy, Bunny McCullagh, John Kearney, Andrew Smith, Celine Carroll; Players rep left over.
MILLMOUNTHANDBALL
THE club would like to congratulate Keenan Harrison on his excellent performances in the under 15tns Leinster Wall Ball singles championships held in Ballacolla handball club last Saturday.
The lucky winner of our €50 euro club lottery bonus ball draw last week Mary Smith.
Congrats and very well done to Sarah Kral who came our clear winner of our juvenile top ace score competition with an excellent top score of 12 aces.
Next Friday night wìll see the return of our adult top ace score Christmas competition where the lucky winner will receive a €20 voucher for Tuites Butchers.
Our one wall training continues every Wednesday night in St Mary’s diocesan school at 5pm to 6pm until further notice.
Club membership is now due adult fees €40, juvenile fees €10 Membership forms are available at Coke hall reception and also from our club secretary.
Our club registrations will take place on Friday 14th December at Coke hall.
The Leinster 40x20 championships wìll begin the first week in January 2019 and club players should note that our 40x20 training at Gormanston College sports complex continues every Thursday night.
The Leinster GAA handball convention will take place on Sunday 13th January at the Courtyard hotel Lexlip Co Kildare. Our juvenile handball coaching for boys and girls continues every Friday night. The cost is €2 each. For more information please contact catriona on 0877592258. Check out our Facebook page for more club info and updates.
JOHNMITCHELS
WE held a very well attended AGM on Friday evening. Officers and committee elected: Chairman James Sweeney, Vice Chairman Paul Kane, Secretary Gerry Matthews, Treasurer Declan Dunne, Asst Treasurer Ray Sweeney, PRO Frieda Halpenny, Co Board Delegate Tony Melia, Coaching Officer Frieda Halpenny, Irish Officer Kevin Gallagher, Healthy Club Officer Tracy Halpenny, Registrar Des Halpenny, Other Committee members: Robbie Coyle, Christy Byrne, Bob Durnin, James Halpenny, Mark Kerr, Aaron Kane, Alan Mackin
All present at the AGM agreed that there was a huge amount of activities happening in the club and that it was a great endorsement of the work been done by all our volunteers. The club could look ahead with optimism to the coming year and it is hoped all members, players and supporters will continue to get behind the club as we strive to further develop our facilities and grow Picture: Ken Finegan
our club.
County Board Chairman Des Halpenny was asked to address the meeting and spoke of the exciting times ahead for the club with the development of the new facilities at Ballybailie which will be a fantastic addition to the club and to the entire local community. He also spoke of the honour for the club in been selected from over 2500 clubs nationwide to participate in the GAA’s Healthy Club Project which strives to put the club at the ‘Heart of the Community’.
The incoming Senior team Management of Eddie Coyle and Gerry Gallagher and selectors were wished all the best for 2019
The lotto jackpot of €7,900 wasn’t won. The numbers were 6, 13, 20, 23. Five €20 winners were Katie Matthews, Enda Sweeney, Shane Reilly, Declan Curran and Laura Callaghan.
We are hosting a show by the online celebrity ‘Rory’s Stories’ in the Nuremore Hotel, Carrickmacross on Saturday December 8th at 9pm. Rory has more than half a million followers online and will also be signing copies of his new book. Tickets are €20 and are available online at our club events section on the John Mitchels page of locallotto.ie, from any committee member or player or by contacting 087-6962295. This will be a great night’s entertainment, so put the date in your diary and don’t miss out!
KILKERLEYEMMETS
THE Juvenile AGM is this Wednesday, December 5, at 8.00pm in the Community Cent.