ADULT MEMBERSHIP
For anyone who has not signed up to become a member of Galtee Gaels GAA, the good news is that you can still join by logging onto www.foireann.ie given the Covid restrictions this year.
As the draws have now been made for the inter-county season, if you want a chance to support Limerick in the terraces then don’t forget to pay you membership to be able to apply for a ticket and support your local club at the same time. If any members wish to receive info on how to pay online or pay in person, please contact a member of the committee. Closing date is April 30.
O’MAHONY PARK REOPENING
The long awaited first steps on the return to GAA activities will commence on next Tuesday evening when O’Mahony Park will host its first training sessions for months. Team managers will be in contact with players confirming the details.
JUVENILE MEMBERSHIP
During the week the GAA online membership facility for Galtee Gaels Club na nÓg became operational. Thanks to the efforts of Eric Kelly and Ken Lane. It is on the GAA platform ‘foireann’ the same system as used last year for the Covid-19 return to play. The link is http://Returntoplay.gaa.ie.
Any child that is not registered as a member should do so online immediately. A text was forwarded to parents to this effect on April 16. For further clarification contact Eric. Juvenile membership fees are the same as 2020: First family member €20, two family members €35, three and more €50.
ALL THE FOOTBALL THEY PLAYED
Galtee Gaels junior B football team had their first official outing of 1991, a south league game against Stakers, at a windswept O’Mahony Park on April 18. The Avondhu carried the following report.
“Galtee Gaels captain, William Boland elected to play with the strong wind. By the end of the first quarter it looked like a poor decision as the home side had six wides, three 45’s yielded nothing and they had only a point on the scoreboard.
The second quarter produced a series of points (Galtee Gaels) while William Boland saw the Stakers stand in goalkeeper save his penalty shot. The half time lead of 0-9 to 0-0 looked comfortable as Stakers had not got a single shot at the Galtee Gaels’ line.
Against the strong wind the Gaels attack fared very well making excellent use of their scoring opportunities. They had twelve points on Seamus Murphy’s notebook before Stakers goaled in the eight minute courtesy of some slack defensive work by Gaels. An immediate point reduced the arrears to eight points but Gaels aided by Mike Frahers’s lengthy puck-outs regained the initiative. Three points were followed by a whit flag for Stakers. Jeremiah O’Brien’s sharpness in front of goals produced Galtee Gaels only green flag just before the final whistle.
Stakers will have to show great perseverance if they are to continue playing football at this level. Galtee Gaels will have every reason to celebrate the scoreline - they will not repeat it.
Galtee Gaels: Patrick Cronin, Michael Fraher, Dave Moriarty, Micheal Lewis, James Walsh, Kieran Moloney, TJ Clancy, Willie O’Donnell (0-1), William Boland (0-4), John O’Gorman, Fergal Moloney (0-2), Andy Breedy (0-3), Paddy O’Sullivan (0-2), Liam Lewis (0-1), Jeremiah O’Brien (1-2). Subs: Con O’Sullivan, John O’Donnell, Eddie Moriarty.
The junior B selectors for 1991 were Jerry O’Donnell, William Boland and Michael O’Brien.
SYMPATHY
Galtee Gaels GAA Club extends sincere sympathy to the following families who suffered recent bereavements. The Shanahan and McGrath families on the death of Denis Shanahan, uncle of Margaret Ann McGrath, Lackendara. The McCarthy family on the death of Brid McCarthy, beloved wife of John McCarthy, ex-principal Kilbehenny National School. The Cleary family on the death of Theresa Cleary, London and Emly. sister of Mickey Cleary, Cluain Dara. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.