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Thanks to everyone who bought and sold tickets your support is very much appreciated. COACHING NEWS (WK 51 2018) A. Concussion Awareness Course Roscommon Coaching and Games Development Concussion Awareness course is now open on the GAA ELearning website and it will remain open until the 31st of January 2019. To avail of the course you must be registered and logged in before clicking this link otherwise you will be redirected back to the registration page. The enrolment key for the course is RosConcussion18. Link to the course is : https://learning.gaa.ie/lms/mod/scorm/view.php?id=61256 We urge all Roscommon Gaels teams coaches to avail of this course. B. Roscommon Gaels - Primary School Link One of our objectives arising from the Club Coaching Mentoring Programme was to implement a Club – Primary School Link (CPSL). Since the start of this school year, we have some of our Coaches rolling out the Fundamentals of Movement – ABC & RJT Programme to junior infant classes in St Comans Wood, Kilteevan and Gael Scoil. The feedback from the Children and Schools has been very positive. Huge thank you to our CPSL coaches :- Mick Byrne, Deckie Walsh, Paul Hoare, Dion Hegarty, John Connelly, Seamus O’Neill, Adrian Tully, Teresa Hession C. Meeting of ALL Team Managers & Coaches All Team Managers and Coaches are requested to attend an important season launch meeting that will be held early 2019. Topics to be covered will include :
D. National Coaching & Games Development Conference The GAA GaDevelopment 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 Cards Reminders there are card every Monday Evening in the Hyde Centre from 8.30pm. This Weeks card winner’s were Kay Featherstone & Peter Mullen. Social Media Social Media Please check out and follow our Club Face book / Twitter sites for latest results and fixtures and goings on in the club. Table Quiz Our senior footballer’s will be holding a Table Quiz on Thursday December 27th @ 8:00 pm in Carthy’s (The Central Bar). A table of 4 costs €40 a raffle will also be held with some excellent prizes (we’re told). We look forward to seeing you on the night. All support greatly appreciated. AGM AGM Our AGM took place in The Hyde on the 8th December. In what was one of the best attended AGMs of recent years, Chairperson Teresa Hession started off with the chairperson’s report detailing the adult club’s activities during the year. After that, Treasurer Harry Hoare went through the treasurer’s report listing the income and expenditure of the club during 2018. The election of officers then took place and the list of the selected 2019 officers is below. Several motions regarding membership fees and registration were also debated. In all it was a very productive AGM and please God a successful 2019 will follow. 2019 Officers Chairperson Teresa Hession Vice Chairperson No nominations Secretary Niamh Kilmartin Asst. Secretary No nominations Treasurer Harry Hoare Asst. Treasurer Tom Fitzmaurice P.R.O. Shelly Hughes Walsh Asst. P.R.O. No nominations Insurance Officer Hugh Waters Registrar Andy Hession Development Officer Ollie Moran No nomination received, will be ratified at 1st executive Health & Wellbeing Officer No nominations Pitch Co-ordinator Philip Mullen IT Officer Liam McNeela Kit Co-ordinator Una Ní Chuinn Hyde Centre Rep. Michael Flahive Hurling Delegates Tom Killion & Sean Mulry Football Delegates Mick Breheny ( James Gleeson No nomination received, will be ratified at 1st executive) Designated Person Joanna O’Reilly Coaching Officer No nominations Safety Officer Francie Hoare Hugh Waters Deckie Walsh Players Representatives Paul Gleeson & Anthony Clogher The following committees were ratified: Minor Board Officers Chairperson Seamus Carthy Secretary Finbar O Reilly Ladies Board Chairperson Anthony McCormack Secretary Shelly Hughes Walsh Camogie Board Chairperson Tom O Farrell Secretary Vacant Hurling Committee Chairperson David Waldron Secretary Shane Nerney Appointed Positions: Language Officer Rosaleen Greene Childrens Officers Peter Mullen & Máire Allen Roscommon-Longford Garda Youth Awards The Roscommon-Longford Garda Division, in association with Longford County Council, are delighted to announce the first Roscommon-Longford Garda Youth Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding young people between the ages of 13 and 21 years. Roscommon-Longford Gardai, along with Longford County Council, recognise that a lot of good work is being done by young people in every community throughout both counties which should be rewarded. Awards will be considered for nominated young people, who by their presence make their communities a better place to live. There will be one overall winner of the Roscommon-Longford Garda Youth Awards for 2019, one Voluntary Group Achievement Award, which is open to nominations for two or more young people whose combined efforts have contributed positively to their communities and one Community Safety Award, which recognises an individual or group who has made their community a safer place to live in. There will be one Special Achievement Award, which is open to any young person who has defied the odds, or overcome difficult circumstances and whose commitment deserves recognition. The judging panel will decide upon a nominee in each category who will go forward to represent the Division at the National Garda Youth Awards at a ceremony in the Garda Síochána College at the end of April 2019. It would be greatly appreciated if you could circulate the attached nomination form to relevant persons/organisations/groups under your responsibility, where applicable. Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Angela at 0719638002 or 087-7955098. Sent on behalf of Inspector Bláithín Moran, Divisional Community Policing Unit, Roscommon-Longford by Garda Angela Mullooly. DON’T FORGET TO SHOP LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS The Christmas period is a crucial time for businesses. Please try where you can to support your local businesses and shop local. We would like to thank all who have contributed during the year to our club. It is your help that keeps the club going so strong. We received generous financial support for our Development Launch and and we would encourage you all to support our sponsors. These sponsors provide employment; they give back to the community, from sponsoring teams, sponsoring our fundraising efforts and we appreciate their ongoing support. They offer personalised customer service you can’t get online. They are run by your family members, friends, neighbours and most importantly our members. Before you make that purchase, ask yourself "could I buy locally from a small business and if the answer is YES then why not invest in your local community? Underage Presentation Night A wonderful night was had by all at our Underage Presentation night on Friday 14th December. The main event of the evening was the presentation of the medals which was done by Dublin All Star James McCarthy. James told the large attendance that it was a honour to present the medals. He offered the players some great advice and posed for endless photographs with all the players, committee, supporters and guests. We would like to thank Edward Donnellan from Donnellan & Co Menswear for presenting the U16 Div 2 County football champions with 3/4 zip tops. Thank you Edward for your continued support, and to all our sponsors and supporters who have helped us out over the year. All in all in was a fantastic night that was enjoyed by all. Once again we would like to thank all our teams, mentors, members and supporters who attended. James McCarthy for presenting the medals. A special mention must go to Seamus Carthy & Finbar O'Reilly who organised this event and ensured it was a huge success. Walk while you can
The Roscommon "Walk While You Can" Committee is delighted to announce that the amount raised by the November 25th Lecarrow Walk for IMNDA, is approx. €13,000. Thanks so much to all who helped make this fundraiser the success that it was. To everybody who walked, donated, sponsored, promoted or helped in any way, thank you. Please know that 50% of monies raised goes directly to helping those affected by Motor Neurone Disease in Co. Roscommon. The remaining 50% goes towards research to find a cure for this life-limiting condition. God Bess you all and we wish you and your families a Very Happy Christmas and New Year. Kindest regards May Cunningham (on behalf of Roscommon "Walk While You Can" Committee)
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Thanks to everyone who bought and sold tickets your support is very much appreciated. COACHING NEWS (WK 50 2018) A. On-Line Football Foundation Course Roscommon Coach Education on-line Football Foundation Course will open on Wednesday November 21st for registration until Wednesday December 12th for all on-line modules to be completed, with a date for all practical assessment TBC. We are urging all GAA coaches interested in coaching to register by contacting course coordinator, Oliver Lennon for all the details onoliver.lennon.gpo.roscommon@gaa.ie B. Meeting of ALL Team Managers & Coaches All Team Managers and Coaches are requested to attend an important season launch meeting that will be held early 2019. Topics to be covered will include:- Practical Information on the running of teams and our dressing rooms/pitches. Club Structures / Reporting Lines / Communication. Coach Education. More details closer to the date of meeting. 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 GET INVOLVED IN YOUR GAA CLUB Our coaches are made up of parents and volunteers. We always welcome any parents or volunteers who would like to get involved regardless of previous football or hurling experience or expertise. Extra help is always required and you would be more than welcome. ‘’100% of the kids 100% of the time’’. (In other words, everyone is important, everyone gets a go and everyone’s contribution matters!) Cards Reminders there are card every Monday Evening in the Hyde Centre from 8.30pm. Last week’s card winner was Anne Mulhern and Runners up was Gerry Kelly. Social Media Social Media Please check out and follow our Club Face book / Twitter sites for latest results and fixtures and goings on in the club Condolences Roscommon Gaels would like to extend its deepest sympathy to the Molloy Family on the death of Raphael Molloy and to the Caulfield family on the death of Carmel Caulfield Rip. Scor na bPaisti Quiz Roscommon Gaels entered a team in the Scor na bPaisti Table Quiz held in Kilbride Community Centre on Sunday, 5th December. Ably represented by Aaron Dolan, Ethan Hussey, Gillian Greene and Gerald Greene, our club faced stiff competition from 20 primary schools/clubs around the county. At the end of the final round, with a scoreline of 28/32, we were in joint first position with Aughrim NS. We were unlucky to lose the tie-breaker by one point. We are incredibly proud of this achievement - the first time our club fielded a team in this quiz. Congratulations to all. Scór na nÓg Dean Crowe theatre Athlone was the venue for the County Scór na nÓg final which took place on Sunday, 9th December. Roscommon Gaels was represented by Jane King in Solo Singing. She sang 'Siúil A Rún' beautifully. While she wasn't victorious, we can be sure to hear a lot more of Jane in future. Maith thú a Shinéad! *Underage Presentation Night* Roscommon Gaels underage awards night for our underage teams will take place on Friday 14th of December at 7pm at The Hyde Centre. There will be a presentation of medals to our U12, U14 and U16 teams that won their respective county finals. Also on the night we will present most improved player awards for each of the above age group’s. This year we are delighted to announce that the teams will be presented with their medals by Dublin All Star James McCarthy. Tea, Coffee and refreshments will be served. It promises to be a wonderful evening so we hope you can make it on the night. On Sunday 16th December at 3.30pm at the Hyde Centre we will have a presentation of medals to our U8’s and U10’s. And, of course, Santa Claus will make a special visit. Its a day not to be missed and admission is free. DON’T FORGET TO SHOP LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS The Christmas period is a crucial time for businesses. Please try where you can to support your local businesses and shop local. We would like to thank all who have contributed during the year to our club. It is your help that keeps the club going so strong. We received generous financial support for our Development Launch and and we would encourage you all to support our sponsors. These sponsors provide employment; they give back to the community, from sponsoring teams, sponsoring our fundraising efforts and we appreciate their ongoing support. They offer personalised customer service you can’t get online. They are run by your family members, friends, neighbours and most importantly our members. Before you make that purchase, ask yourself "could I buy locally from a small business and if the answer is YES then why not invest in your local community? Awards Night Pictured at the recent Roscommon Ladies football awards night in the Abbey Hotel were Eimear and Serena O’Farrell with Special Guest Joanne O'Riordan who is a sports journalist who contributes to the Irish Times and is one of seven currently living people born with the condition Tetra-amelia syndrome, and is from Millstreet, County Cork, Ireland. She has addressed the United Nations. Roscommon Gaels have representation at all levels on our County Camogie Teams. Pictured at the Hodson Bay Hotel recently were the Roscommon Gaels contingent who won the Division 7 All Ireland. In the picture are Ellen Tully, Chloe Donoghue, Tom Killion, Roisin Feeley, Isabelle Stephens, Eimear O’Farrell, Claire McNeill, Ava Mulry and Ellen Beisty. Lotto
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Thanks to everyone who bought and sold tickets your support is very much appreciated. COACHING NEWS (WK 49 2018) A. Award 1 Hurling Course Roscommon Coach Education will hold an Award One Hurling course for all club coaches on Friday December 7th, Saturday December 8th and Saturday December 15th. The course will take place in the Dr Hyde Centre and adjacent training pitch. Friday December 7th 7pm Saturday December 8th 10am Saturday December 15th 10am B. Flexibility & Mobility Workshop Roscommon Coaching and Games Development are holding a Flexibility and Mobility Workshop for all under age coaches on Saturday morning December 8th in Strokestown Sports Complex at 10.15am with course tutor Thelma Kennan. Coaches who wish to attend are asked to contact Peter Carney on 086 8534709 to book a place. C. On-Line Football Foundation Course Roscommon Coach Education on-line Football Foundation Course will open on Wednesday November 21st for registration until Wednesday December 12th for all on-line modules to be completed, with a date for all practical assessment TBC. We are urging all GAA coaches interested in coaching to register by contacting course coordinator Oliver Lennon for all the details onoliver.lennon.gpo.roscommon@gaa.ie D. Application for Coach Education Courses Roscommon Coaching and Games Development are inviting applications from Clubs for Course they hope to run in 2019. If any Ros Gaels Managers/Coaches would like to have a Foundation Course, Sport Awareness Child Protection run for our club, can you let any member of the executive know. E. 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 Cards Reminder there are card every Monday Evening in the Hyde Centre from 8.30pm. Last week’s card winner was Shane Hoare and Runners up were Liam McNeill, Leo Tully & Kevin McDonagh. Social Media Social Media Please check out and follow our Club Face book / Twitter sites for latest results and fixtures and goings on in the club Football Hard luck to our Senior Lads who were defeated in the O’Rourke Cup Semi Final Saturday on a score line of Roscommon Gaels 1-10 Clann na nGael 1-11. AGM IMPORTANT NOTICE! AGM takes place next Saturday 8th of December at 7.30pm in The Hyde Centre. Everyone who is a registered member is welcome to attend to review a massive year on and off the filed for our club and look forward to 2019 and beyond. Roscommon Gaels Ladies Football AGM Our Roscommon Gaels Ladies Annual rewview is on Wednesday Evening 28th November at 8:30pm in The Hyde Centre. We are asking all club members and parents to attend. Our Roscommon Gaels Camogie AGM is on Wednesday Evening 5th December at 8:30pm in the Hyde Centre. We are asking all club members and parents to attend. |
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