Lotto
Jackpot
€10,000 NO WINNER
Numbers Drawn - 13, 15, 21, 27

The weekly winners of €30 were

• Daniel Foxe, C/o Foxes.
• Patricia Manning, C/o The Hyde.
• Willie Coffey, Cloncundra, Ballymurray.
• Megan Donohue, Quarry View.

Thanks to everyone who bought and sold tickets your support is very much appreciated.

COACHING NEWS (WK 44 2018)
A. REMINDER - Hurling Foundation Refreshed Course Workshop
Roscommon Coaching and Games Development will hold a hurling foundation refresher course workshop for volunteer coaches on the first three modules on Tuesday night November 13th in St Coman's Wood NS, Roscommon Town from 7pm to 9pm.
Topics covered include:
 Introduction/how to coach skills
 Skill Development
 Games Development
The workshop will be presented by Martin Fogarty and Damien Coleman and open to all club hurling coaches.

B. Update on our Club Coaching Mentoring Programme
We have arranged for a successful/progressive Dublin based Dual Club to speak with our Club Coaches on a number topics under the broad heading of “Coaching Structures”. Agenda is being finalised and will be confirmed
next week. Presentation will be held on Saturday 17 Nov. 5pm-8pm. Venue : Hyde Centre. All our Coaches are asked to make every effort to attend. This presentation will meet the “Coach the Coaches” objective set at the Club Coaching Mentoring meeting.

C. Club Coaches Football Workshop
Roscommon Coaching and Games Development will hold a club coaches workshop on Friday night November 23rd with Steven Poacher Carlow's senior football team trainer and PE teacher by profession. Venue TBC .
 Indoor session : "Key Performance Indicators in Gaelic Football"
 Outdoor Session Two themes (40 mins & 40mins) : "Developing Offensive Transition play" + "Building a Strong Defensive Platform"

D. National Coaching & Games Development Conference
The GAA Games Development Conference will take place on Friday, January 11th and Saturday, January 12th in Croke Park. The Conference programme is currently being finalised, with information available from https://learning.gaa.ie/conference2019 and @gaalearning

LGFA
U16 Football:
Our U16 Ladies play Shannon Gaels in the Div 2 Semi Final this Saturday 3rd of November at 6.30pm in Lisnamult. All support is greatly appreciated.

Football
Minor Football:
It is proposed to have the Minor AGM on Monday 19th of November at 8.30pm in the Hyde centre.

AGM
À Reminder to all Club Chairpersons and Secretaries that Roscommon GAA are running the Pre AGM Event in Hannon’s Hotel on November 5th.

Youth Forum
Pictured are 5 Roscommon Gaels lads who attended the GAA youth forum in Croke Park on Sat 27th October last.

Lotto
Jackpot - €10,000 NO WINNER
Numbers Drawn - 7, 10, 15, 23

The weekly winners of €30 were
• Noel & Sharon Fetherstone, Stonepark.
• Paula Quinn, Ballinagard Road.
• Hugh Brennan, Carrowmore.
• K O’Donnell, Knockroghery.

Thanks to everyone who bought and sold tickets your support is very much appreciated. 

COACHING NEWS  (WK 43 2018)
 A. REMINDER - Hurling Foundation Refreshed Course Workshop
Roscommon Coaching and Games Development will hold a hurling foundation refresher course workshop for volunteer coaches on the first three modules on Tuesday night November 13th in St Coman's Wood NS, Roscommon Town from 7pm to 9pm.
• Topics covered include: 
• Introduction/how to coach skills
• Skill Development 
• Games Development
The workshop will be presented by Martin Fogarty and Damien Coleman and open to all club hurling coaches. 
 
B. Update on Club Coaching Mentoring Programme
We are finalising arrangements for a successful/progressive Dublin based Dual Club to speak with our Club Coaches on a number topics under the broad
heading of “Coaching Structures”.
 
It is likely this presentation will be held on Saturday 17 Nov. Possibly 5pm-8pm. This will be confirmed asap.
 
All Coaches are asked to make every effort to attend.
 
C. National Coaching & Games Development Conference
The GAA Games Development Conference will take place on Friday, January 11th and Saturday, January 12th in Croke Park. The Conference programme is currently being finalised, with information available from https://learning.gaa.ie/conference2019 and @gaalearning
 
LGFA
U16 Football:
Our U16 Ladies play Kilbride in a Division 2 quarter final on Tuesday 23rd of October at 8pm in Lisnamult. All support is greatly appreciated.

Connacht Club LGFA Championship Semi Final Results
Senior Kilkerrin Clonberne Galway 8-19 Kilbride Roscommon 0-03
Intermediate St. Brendans Galway 2-06 St. Nathy's Sligo 0-05.
Junior A Naomh Anna Leitir Moir Galway 2-13 St. Dominics Roscommon 2-12.
Connacht Finals will be held on weekend of 3/4 November
Kilkerrin Clonberne will face Carnacon of Mayo and Naomh Anna Leitir Moir will play Tourlestrane of Sligo.
St. Brendans will play Westport.  We would like to wish Michael Mchale and the St Brendans Ladies the best of luck.  

Football
Minor Football:
The minor footballers were defeated by St. Dominics in the championship final on a scoreline of 2-10 to 0-17 in Ballyforan on Saturday.This was a tremendous game of football which could have gone either way.Dominics started well but the Gaels came roaring into the game with a briiliant Conor McNamara goal to lead by two points at half time.The Gaels looked in difficulty early in the second half but a brilliant individual goal by Daire McDonnell brought them right back into it.Unfortunately Dominics finished stronger and secured a narrow victory.While its obviously very disappointing to lose, the lads have had a good season overall. They trained hard during the year and were a credit to their club and families.

WIN A HOUSE IN DUBLIN 
Roscommon GAA, with its commercial and fundraising arm Club Rossie, in partnership with our long- standing supporter Sean Mulryan and his company Ballymore, are offering one lucky person the life changing chance to win a home in Dublin worth €425,000!

Located just 6km from the heart of the city, this charming 3 bedroom home in Royal Canal Park, Ashtown, is surrounded by many sought after amenities – Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, the National Aquatic Centre and the idyllic Phoenix Park area are all within close proximity, making this a dream place to call home. Speaking at the official fundraiser launch, Chairman of Club Rossie, Pat Compton commented, “Roscommon GAA and Club Rossie are delighted to officially launch this unique project together with the support of Sean Mulryan. We have a fantastic prize on offer that could change someone’s life overnight. A prize as special as this is sure to entice huge excitement within the county and beyond, and as a group we are looking forward to channelling national support into our local GAA community.”

This fundraiser will run between now and Christmas, with the winner being announced on December 30th at an official Draw event.

The funds raised will be used to develop the facilities of Dr. Hyde Park and to help implement the strategic plan of Roscommon GAA which includes the future development of the Dermot Earley Centre of Excellence.

Seamus Sweeney, Chairman of the Roscommon GAA County Board noted, “This project will make a huge difference to the finances of Roscommon GAA. The success of this fundraiser will benefit Roscommon people for generations to come and we are extremely grateful to Sean for his unwavering support. We are looking forward to transforming Dr. Hyde Park into a place of pride for the county as well as a state of the art national resource. We are extremely grateful to the volunteer Club Rossie team who have made a dramatic difference to Roscommon GAA since its foundation in 2014.”

Club Rossie Project Manager, Aidan Brady also added, “This is a fantastic opportunity to win a superb A rated house, just 15 minutes from Dublin’s City Centre. Royal Canal Park is an exceptional residential area – with easy access to main rail lines, bus routes, the M50 and Dublin Airport as well as an array of schools, universities and other top-class facilities nearby.”

Roscommon GAA and Club Rossie are excited to be a part of this once in a lifetime opportunity and are looking forward to generating huge support both nationally and indeed from our friends worldwide.

For just €100 you could win a house in Dublin. Buy your Ticket now on  www.winahouseindublin.com.

​Cards
Roscommon Gaels will recommence their card game this Monday (22nd Oct) at 8.30pm in Hyde Centre. €5 will give you a good social nights entertainment with a cup of tea and a bit of craic. All card players most welcome. Cards will be played in the Lounge area of the Hyde. Spread the word please..

Schools
Secondary school results:

• In the Roscommon Colleges Senior B football championship semi-final Roscommon Community College defeated Castlerea CS  2-12 to 1-9 and will now play Roscommon CBS  B in the Final.

• Roscommon CBS defeated St Nathy's College  4.11 to 3.7 in the Connacht Colleges junior B league.

• Roscommon CBS defeated St Nathy's College 6.15 to 2.5 in the Connacht Colleges 1st year B league

Roscommon  Colleges Senior  B football championship final:

• Date        Monday October 22nd
• Schools   Roscommon CBS B   V Roscommon CC
• Venue      Dr Hyde Park
• Time        12.30pm.

The 4 ways you know the GAA season is finishing up for the year.
We’ve all experienced one of these.
November is just around the corner, the All-Ireland is long gone and now it’s a matter for county finals and leagues to be run off.
For many of us there is nothing to play for at this stage and it’s a matter of playing that one last game and looking forward to next season.
But, just in case you weren’t sure the GAA season is ending here are four ways you can certain it is.

The 21’s team is training
Okay, this is sign number one. The under-21 team is training.
They might struggle for numbers, they might not, that all depends on the club but you can be sure that they’ll either be training alongside the seniors or just before or after.
You remember back to them fine days, the craic was mighty, your body was just sweating for more matches and it gave you just that but now you know because they’re all coming together your season is coming to a close.

The county lads are back
Jaysus, where were you all year? Don’t answer that.
This one will hit home with the Dublin and Mayo lads out there the most, you don’t see him for 10 months of the year but sure at least they’re back now.
You notice that the tactics in training have changed, it’s now all about passing it to the county lad and see what he can do.
The same thing happens for your last match too, and he tears it up. ‘Why can’t you play all the time?’ you think to yourself and you can’t wait to play with him again this time next year.

Team nights out are more regular
Normally there has to be a big club event to bring all the lads together.
Yes, we all have our little friend groups and the likes of birthdays etc. can get a few boys out but now, with the end in sight, Friday and Saturday night drinks are in sight.

Training intensity drops
Sure, what more can you do now?
You’re all as fit as you’re going to be at this stage of the season so what’s the point in trying hard now? And why are we all in the gym, the last match is next week it’ll hardly make a difference?
Most teams have nothing left to play for in their respective leads so why train like there is?

Here's the 5 new rule changes the GAA are proposing to experiment with in Gaelic football.
THE GAA’S STANDING committee on playing rules have issued the five new rule changes that they are proposing to experiment with in Gaelic football.

A restriction in handpasses, a plan to have all sidelines kicked forward, the introduction of an attacking mark, the implementation of a sin bin and a new kick-out rule involving zoning are to be considered.

The committee will now engage in a consultation process in relation to these months during the month of October with players, coaches, referees and officials all set to be dealt with.

If approved by Coiste Bainistíochta, the proposed rule changes would be implemented as a trial during the 2019 Allianz football leagues and if successful there, could be approved by Congress 2020 for implementation in that year’s championship. Here are the five proposed rule changes:

1. Handpass
To introduce a restriction of three consecutive passes of the ball with the fist or open hand by players of the team in possession.

2. Sideline Kick
That the ball shall be played in a forward direction from the kick.
Exception: In the case of a sideline kick being taken by an attacking player on or inside the opponents’ 13m line, the ball may be kicked in any direction.

3. The Mark
To extend the application of the mark to the clean catching of the ball on or inside the 20m line from a kick delivered on or beyond the 45m line without it touching the ground.
In the case of a mark being awarded to an attacking player on or inside the 20m line, the free, if availed of, shall be taken from the point on the 20m line directly in line where the Mark is awarded.
In the case of a mark being awarded to a defending player on or inside the 20m line, the free kick, if availed of, shall be taken from the point where the mark is awarded.
The application of the mark in the two areas of it arising (i.e. as in current rule and in new proposal) shall be standardised as follows:
- Up to 15 seconds shall be allowed for a free to be taken from a Mark.
- If the referee determines that the player who makes the mark has been injured in the process and unable to take the kick, the referee shall direct the player’s nearest team mate to take the kick.
- A score may be made from a free awarded for a mark.
- The normal rules governing free-kicks shall apply (e.g. players being 13m from the ball before it is kicked).
Exception: A free-kick from a mark shall be taken from the hand(s) only.
If a player opts to ‘play on’ when awarded a mark, he may be challenged i.e. provisions (b) (i) and (ii) of the current mark rule shall not apply during the experimentation.

4. Sin-Bin
The penalty on the day for a black card infraction or two yellow card infractions – an ordering off for ten minutes in a sin-bin.
A subsequent black card infraction shall be penalised by the showing of a Black Card followed by a Red Card.
A subsequent yellow card infraction shall be penalised by the showing of a Yellow Card followed by a Red Card.
In either case there shall be no substitution allowed. The maximum number of substitutions in normal time to return to five.
The duties of a referee and sideline official to be amended in accordance with this proposal.

5. Kick-Out/Zoning
For a kickout, two players only from each team shall be positioned between the two 45m lines. The goalkeeper and a maximum of six players from each team shall be behind the respective 45m lines, until the ball is kicked.
The ball from the kick-out shall travel beyond the 45m line before being played by a player of the defending team. Other rules relating to the kick-out to remain unchanged.
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Penalties:
1. For another player on the team taking a kick-out to play the ball before it has travelled outside the 45m line or has been played by an opposing player.
Penalty:
(i). Cancel kick-out
(ii). Throw in the ball on defenders’ 20m line in front of the scoring space.
2. For a player to cross a 45m line before the ball is kicked for the kick-out.
3. For a player(s) to, in the opinion of the referee, deliberately seek to delay the kick-out by not retreating behind the 45m lines in a timely manner.
Penalty for the above Fouls:
A 45m free off the ground and in front of the scoring space shall be awarded to the opposing team.
4. For a player(s) of each team to simultaneously cross the 45m line(s) before the ball is kicked from the kick-out:
Penalty:
A throw-in ball shall be awarded on the centre of the 45m line involved or at the centre of the field (if infringements are made on both 45m lines).

Under GAA rule, changes to the playing rules of Gaelic Games are only possible in years divisible by 5, making 2020 a year that permits changes to the playing rules.
 “Proposed changes are designed to enhance the core skills of Gaelic football. The committee will now embark on a period of consultation with all of the key stakeholders involved in the playing of our games. This feedback is important, and we also know that the ultimate test of any proposals is when we see them implemented on the field of play.”
Communication was also sought from all 32 GAA county boards as well as overseas units seeking feedback on the existing playing rules of Gaelic football, as well as holding a meeting between the SCPR and the Chair of the Referees’ Development Committee.
It should be stressed that these proposals are on an experimental basis only and will be subject to a review.
During 2018 much of the Committee’s focus has been on Gaelic football. It has also reviewed the playing rules of hurling as well as a number of other areas that span both codes and will consider these in much more detail during the second and third years of its three-year term.

Lotto
Jackpot - €10,000 NO WINNER
Numbers Drawn - 3, 10, 21, 23

The weekly winners of €30 were
• Josie Lunt, C/o The Hyde.
• Anthony Tarmey, C/o The Hyde.
• Denis Egan, Blackstick Road.
• Phil Connaughton, Galway Road.

Thanks to everyone who bought and sold tickets your support is very much appreciated. 

COACHING NEWS  (WK 42 2018)
A. Hurling Foundation Refreshed Course Workshop
Roscommon Coaching and Games Development will hold a hurling foundation refresher course workshop for volunteer coaches on the first three modules on Tuesday night November 13th in St Coman's Wood NS, Roscommon Town from 7pm to 9pm.

• Topics covered include: 
• Introduction/how to coach skills
• Skill Development 
• Games Development
The workshop will be presented by Martin Fogarty and Damien Coleman and open to all club hurling coaches. 
 
B. Update on Club Coaching Mentoring Programme
Last weeks newsletter included a progress update re. the 3No. objectives that were agreed upon at our meeting on 27th March.
 
Regarding the outstanding  “Coach the Coaches” objective, we are finalising arrangements for a successful/progressive Dublin based Dual Club to speak with our Club Coaches on a number topics under the broad heading of “Coaching Structures”.
 
It is likely this presentation will be held in the first part of Nov and we request all Coaches make every effort to attend.
 
Agenda and Date of presentation will  be sent out within the next week or so.
 
C. National Coaching & Games Development Conference
The GAA Games Development Conference will take place on Friday, January 11th and Saturday, January 12th in Croke Park. The Conference programme is currently being finalised, with information available from https://learning.gaa.ie/conference2019 and @gaalearning
 
LGFA
U14 Football:
Our U14 girls played Oran today in the Summer League Final the game ended in a draw final score Roscommon Gaels 3-11 Oran 3-11.

U16 Football:
Our U16 Ladies play Kilbride in a Division 2 quarter final on Tuesday 23rd of October at 8pm in Lisnamult.

Hurling
U-14 hurling:
We lost the county league semi-final last Sunday by three points. It brings to an end what has been a long but incredible year. This wonderful bunch of players have given everyone involved with the team so many magical moments. They became the first Roscommon Gaels team in 23 years to win the county U-14 title and came within seconds of an All-Ireland title at Feile. The players have been a credit to themselves, their families and the club. If they stick together and continue to practise the skills of the game they play so well, they will bring further glory to the Gaels in the years ahead. Thanks to all who helped out during the year, not least the PRO who always put in our notes!!!

Well Done
Well done to former Roscommon Gaels Player Michael McHale & St Brendan’s Ladies Intermediate Team who won the Intermediate Title on Saturday.  Michael McHale Captained the Roscommon Senior Team when they won the County Title in 1998.

Lotto
Jackpot - €10,000 NO WINNER
Numbers Drawn - 7, 16, 29, 32

The weekly winners of €30 were
• Patsy Raftery & Mary Fox, C/o Hyde.
• Nerney Family, Abbeytown.
• Alan Enda & Aidan, C/o Johnny Igoe.
• Liam McNeela, Cloonbrackna Avenue.

Thanks to everyone who bought and sold tickets your support is very much appreciated.

COACHING NEWS  (WK 41 2018)
 
A. National Hurling Development Provincial Coaching Workshop
 
Date: Saturday October 13th
Venue: Connacht Centre of Excellence. Registration: 10.30 a.m. Workshop: 11.00am – 1.20 p.m.  Lunch 1.30 p.m.
Format: Practical station based workshop with participants rotating to each station.
Target audience – Youth – Adult Coaches.
Open to all coaches – Hurling & Camogie Workshop Theme – Building the Essentials into Every Training Session: To include - · Goalkeeping essentials · Catching & Striking · Hooking & Blocking · Rising & Hand passing · Defending & Attacking Coaches:
Lead coaches Jamesie O’ Connor, Seanie Mc Mahon, Christy O’ Connor – Clare,  D.J. Carey, - Kilkenny  Ollie Canning - Galway Eamon O’ Shea –Tipperary, Derek McGrath - Waterford Martin Fogarty: - National Hurling Development Manager, Special Guest: - Kate Kelly – Wexford
Bookings: http://learning.gaa.ie/hurlingworkshops early booking advisable as places are limited.
Enquiries: All enquiries to Martin Fogarty. Email: martin.fogarty@gaa.ie Registration: €20 (includes lunch) Play and Stay with the G.A.A.B
B. Update on Club Coaching Mentoring Programme
Reminder of the 3No. objectives that were agreed upon at our meeting on 27th March :-
 
• Implement Club – Primary School Link.
• Coach Education.- Coach the Coaches
• Expanded Coaching Committee - to meet monthly.
 
Status  of objectives :-
 
• Implement Club – School Link. : Immediately prior to the summer school holidays our coaching committees put forward names
of coaches who might be willing to coach within Primary Schools in the Roscommon Gaels catchment area (i.e. St Comans Wood,
Gael Scoil, Kilteevan). Coaches were contacted and a number of meetings held to discuss the structure of the Club School Link.
It was agreed to focus our energies at the younger age children i.e. Junior and Senior Infants.
We have 9/10 of our Club Coaches now rolling out the ABC Programme in the three schools.
We will provide a further progress update in a few months time.
• Coach Education- Coach the Coaches : This objective remains an open action item. The intent is this will be actioned within the
next number of weeks. Update will follow on this.
 
• Expanded Coaching Committee : The Coaching Committee has been expanded to approx. 12 members.
• 
C U12 Hurling Skills
• County Skills Final Saturday October 6th
• Venue     Tremane.
• Time       4pm.
• Connacht final  Friday October 12th
• Venue     Connacht COE.
• Time 7pm.

LGFA
U14 Football:
Our Under 14 girls play Oran in the Summer League A Final on Sunday at 12pm in Lisnamult please come out and support the girls.

U16 Football:
Anthony, Leo, Mike and Mary are getting the girls ready for a semi final that is to be played hopefully end of this month.  Training Continues for the girls.  

County Development
Well done to all our Gaels Girls who are doing County Development at the Minute.  We have lots of girls at U13 & U15.  A group of our U14’s travelled to Limierick yesterday to the JP McManus Centre of Excellence in Martinstown to partake in the inaugural Ingenium Inter County Blitz with Limerick, Offaly, Laois and Roscommon batting it out for silverware. Roscommon overcame both Offaly,Laois and Limerick to setup a final with Limerick. Both sides played brilliantly.  Roscommon missed a couple of Goal chances and were unlucky to be beaten by four points.  Well done to our Roscommon Gaels Girls Hollie Harkin, Claire McNeilll, Chloe Donoghue, Caoimhe Walsh, Mikayla Martyn, Ellen Biesty, Eimear O’Farrell and Eadaoin Walsh who was doing the Stats.  The future is looking bright in Roscommon Ladies Football.

 
Pictured in action yesterday against Laois was Roscommon Gaels Hollie Harkin.

1978 Ladies 40th Anniversary
Pictured in Faithleach’s club house last Tuesday were Mary Mulhern, Anne & Michael Naughton, Roscommon Gaels members Mary Kelly & Marie McAleer.  There was a presentation to the 1978 All Ireland Football ladies who were celebrating their 40th Anniversary.  Brendan Cregg Roscommon Ladies LGFA Chairperson in his speech said that Marie McAleer was the backbone of Roscommon Ladies football back then and still is.  Keep the flag flying Marie we are very proud of all you and honoured to have you as a member.

Football
U8 Football:
Roscommon Gaels hosted our Annual Bernie Hoare Tournament last Friday 5th under lights in Lisnamult.  This marks the end of the U8 Boys Football season for 2018.  As always, this is a great way to end the season with the boys playing in the Bernie Hoare Cup for the older boys and the Bernie Hoare Shield for the beginners.  A very enjoyable evening was had and it was great to see first-hand the progress made by all the lads this year.  A big thank you to all the players for coming out each week, to their parents for their commitment to taking them to training and encouraging them and finally a big thank you to all the coaches for their dedication to under age football.  We look forward to doing it all again next year.  

Roscommon Gaels – U8 Football Coaches 2018:  Front Row: Ciaran Heneghan, Declan Hussey, Gary Greene, Dion Hegarty, Seamus O’Neill.  Back Row:  Michael O’Reilly, Enda Daly, Shane O’Donnell, Philip Fleming, Mick Byrne.

U10 Football

U9 & U10 coaches. Declan Hussey Seamus Carthy, Gerry Donohue, Marcus Hone, Joe Biesty, Derek Dolan, Mick Byrne, Missing from photo - John Connelly, Peter Gilleran, Shane Killeen, Philip Fleming, Mark Keaveney.

​U16 Football:
Roscommon Gaels 2-10, St Ciaran’s 3-6.Congratulations to our superb U16 lads and their amazing management team Kevin Keegan, Pat Hoey & Shane Kelly on winning the County final on Sunday in Ballyforan, after a great game of football. 
Pictured at training on Friday evening last were Pat Hoey, Ben Hoare (Captain), Kevin Keegan & Shane Kelly.

Senior Football:
Boyle conceded league game as they were unable to field a team. 

Hurling
County U12 Hurling skill challenge
Well done to Aaron Bracken  Eoghan Keavney  Conor Grogan & Liam  Naughton  who took part  in County under 12 Hurling challenge  in tremane  on Saturday evening with a third place finish. Also  big thanks to or two skills coach's  Killian and Garoid Egan. 

U-14 hurling
The U-14 hurlers beat Padraig Pearses by 2-13 to 1-9 in an enjoyable, closely-contested U-14 league play-off under lights at Ballyforan on Friday evening. The team will now play Four Roads in the semi-final at 12.30 p.m. next Sunday. The match will be played in either Athleague or Tremane.

Lotto
Jackpot - €10,000 NO WINNER
Numbers Drawn - 3, 10, 19, 32

The weekly winners of €30 were
• Mickie Maloney, Creggs.
• Eileen Cox, Tullyvorron.
• Margaret Flahive, Ard Aoibhinn.
• Dayne McGarry, Ballinagard Road.

Thanks to everyone who bought and sold tickets your support is very much appreciated.

COACHING NEWS  (WK 40 2018)
A. National Hurling Development Provincial Coaching Workshop
 
Date: Saturday October 13th
Venue: Connacht Centre of Excellence. Registration: 10.30 a.m. Workshop: 11.00am – 1.20 p.m.  Lunch 1.30 p.m.
Format: Practical station based workshop with participants rotating to each station.
Target audience – Youth – Adult Coaches.
Open to all coaches – Hurling & Camogie Workshop Theme – Building the Essentials into Every Training Session: To include - · Goalkeeping essentials · Catching & Striking · Hooking & Blocking · Rising & Hand passing · Defending & Attacking Coaches:
Lead coaches Jamesie O’ Connor, Seanie Mc Mahon, Christy O’ Connor – Clare,  D.J. Carey, - Kilkenny  Ollie Canning - Galway Eamon O’ Shea –Tipperary, Derek McGrath - Waterford Martin Fogarty: - National Hurling Development Manager, Special Guest: - Kate Kelly – Wexford
Bookings: http://learning.gaa.ie/hurlingworkshops early booking advisable as places are limited.
Enquiries: All enquiries to Martin Fogarty. Email: martin.fogarty@gaa.ie Registration: €20 (includes lunch) Play and Stay with the G.A.A.
 
B. Our Club Coaches – 2018

​U10 Hurling Coaches : Philip Fleming, Tommy Mulry, Adrian Tully, Stephanie Walsh, Shane Nerny,
Peter Gilleran, Jer O’Connor. (missing from photo : Noel Egan & Richard Walsh – TY student).

C. Join Our Boys Run : Archies Gaels Teammates
Some of Archie Naughtons Roscommon Gaels teammates who joined the final stretch of the
Athlone to Roscommon run on Sunday morning.  
Back Row : Kilan Hoare O’Brien, Cian Regan, Calum Grogan.
Front Row : Ciaran O’Reilly, Archie Naughton, Ben Donnellan

Camogie
U12 Camogie (Eagles):
Hard luck to our U12 Camogie team (Eagles) who were beaten by St Dominc’s in a very tough final on Saturday 29th of September, in the County A Final replay held in Tremane. 
​
From the throw in it was a tough, high intensity game. Dominic’s were the first on the scoreboard with a point from their forward line. Serious work from our midfielders Siofra Hession, Martha McSharry & Alannah Sutton and the half back line Eve McNeill, Ciara Killeen & Grace Geraghty meant the forwards were getting plenty of ball and the first score came from Shauna Walsh with seconds to go to half time levelling up the game. Roscommon Gaels 0-1 St Dominic’s 0-1.
In the second half two scores went over for St Dominic’s before the next Gaels score when Emma Hough put the sliotar over the bar from a free. Six minutes later a goal went in for the Gaels from full forward Leah Lennon after she saw a hole in the Dominic’s defense. Three minutes later a free from Siofra Hession left the score Roscommon Gaels 1-3 St Dominics 0-3. The girls battled on and fought hard. With minutes to go Dominic’s were awarded a 45 and Emma Connaughton put it in the back of the net. This levelled the teams up and this was to be our girls last score before the final whistle. With seconds to go Dominic’s went ahead by a point. Down to the final whistle our girls didn’t loose heart, our girls were unlucky at several frees and attempts at goal. They fought till the end against an evenly matched St Dominic’s team. It was nip and tuc throughout the game. After the match Joint Captains Emma O’Farrell and Siofra Hession received the Runners up medals. 

Team for 2018 Co Final were: Molly Rose Finneran, Emma O’Farrell, Eve McNeill, Ciara Killeen, Grace Geraghty, Martha McSharry, Siofra Hession, Allannah Sutton, Emma Hough, Shauna Walsh, Anna Kiernan, Leah Lennon, Kate Harlow, Ellen Ryan, Aisling Harlow, Laura Glynn, Jane King, Amy Winston & Molly Tully. Thank you to Treman for allowing us to play the game there and for having the pitch in great condition. Thank you to referee Mike Ryan who did an excellent job.
Well done girls on an excellent year yea should all be so proud of how far yea all have come.
 
Pictured are the U12 camogie team

U13 Camogie:
Our U13 Camogie girls were defeated by Pearses of Ballymacward in the north county league today in Lisnamult.

LGFA
U14 Football:
Our U14 Football girls have the Summer League final to play date will be confirmed shortly.

U16 Football:
It is looking like the U16 football championship will not conclude until the Minor and Adult championship concludes.

Football 
U14 Football :
Our Reserve lads are through to a KO game against St Dominics on Tuesday evening in Lisnamult. TI 7pm.

Senior Football:
Commiserations to our Senior Footballers who lost our by a point to Clann na Ngael in todays semi final in The Hyde. Having led for most of the game this was a very disappointing outcome for the Roscommon Gaels players. However, the lessons learned will surely see this team return stronger and wiser in next year’s competition. Roscommon Gaels 0-11 Clann na Ngael 1-09. Hard luck lads.

Hurling
U10 Hurling
Our U10 outdoor season concluded Saturday in Lisnamult with a mini-tournament between our U10 hurlers. We fielded three 7-8 a-side teams: Lions (captained by Dylan Fallon) / Tigers (captained by Michael Byrne) / Bears (captained by Timmy Corcoran), in a round robin format. Conditions in Lisnamult were perfect for hurling with a slight breeze. All teams were very closely matched, with the deciding result going in favour of the Lions towards the end of the final game. Well done to all participants during 3 very exciting games.

We had a nice cup of tea and a few treats for parents and children, along with a presentation to the kids after the tournament. Many thanks to all parents who brought something on the day and stayed around for a chat and a cup of tea afterwards. Also thanks to Kristina and Nikki for looking after the catering!
Our U10 coaches kindly sponsored sliotars for each of our U10 hurlers at the end of year tournament. All hurlers who attended on the day received their slliotar. Those who were unable to attend will receive their sliotars in the coming weeks. 

As our season wraps up, we look back on what has been a great season for hurling. At the 'end of season review' in November last year, we set ourselves a number of goals for this year including coaching, skills development and an increased number of games (outside of organised blitzes). Our #1 priority for the year was to increase participation and game time for all club members. We achieved this with our U10's, from the start of season indoors in the Convent Gym 8 months ago, by fielding an incredible 54 teams against opponents in blitzes / challenges / tournaments, traveling on 14 different occasions across 5 counties (Roscommon, Mayo, Westmeath, Longford, Galway). The progress this bunch of lads has made this year is incredible. This would not be possible without 2 groups strongly supporting this effort:

* Our coaches - Adrian Tully / Stephanie Walshe / Jer O'Connor / Tommy Mulry / Peter Gilleran / Noel Egan / Shane Nerney and our TY student this year, Richard Walshe!

* Parents - who encouraged their children to play, committed to travel to challenges, shared lifts, supported all children from the sideline and supported coaches on the sideline, including the ever reliable Philip Fleming. Thank you!

As mentioned at our end of year tournament in Lisnamult Saturday, it is vital that our hurlers continue to practice. To this end, our U10 management team are in the process of finalising a 6 week indoor program of games during November / December. This will not be coaching / drills etc, but will be structured for our hurlers to play games amongst each other, practice their skills with some competitions and have some fun with their friends and team-mates. Details to follow in the coming weeks. Enjoy the break...... and keep hurling!

U-12 Hurling:   Our U-14 league play-off against Padraig Pearses did not go ahead on Sunday morning due to a mix-up over refereeing arrangements. The match has been refixed for Friday evening, time and venue to be decided. Training takes place in Lisnamult at 6 o'clock on Wednesday evening.