AHANE GAA CLUB NOTES
U21 Ball Alley League 2020
The 3rd annual U21 Ball Alley League reached its conclusion on Saturday 4th January in Bohermore Ball Alley.
Each player played 15 games over a 4 week period with a max 150 points on offer – the Top 8 then qualifying for quarter finals which were played on a knock-out basis.
The first semi final threw up quarter final winners Ciaran Barry v Andy Rowesome, with Ciaran coming out on top. Paudie Harnett and William Brennan then served up a classic, with Paudie edging out the last few points to earn a final spot. After a nervous start, Ciaran began to assume control of the final, but couldn’t shrug off the young pretender! The game was evenly poised at 19 all when 2 moments of genius from Paudie saw him claim the spoils. It was a fitting finale to an excellent competition this year, with standards noticeably higher across the board.
Well done to all who took part, and a massive word of thanks to Bohermore Handball Club who continue to offer us use of their fantastic facility.
Club Registration 2020
2020 has arrived and it’s registration time for Ahane GAA Club!
Registration will be taking place at the Clubhouse on Saturday the 18th January 2020 from 3pm to 5pm.
All mentors and players must be registered.
The registration prices for 2020 are:
Adult Player €100.00
Adult Member €75.00
Adult Member (over 65) €50.00
Juvenile (non member parent) €75.00
Juvenile (parent also a member) €50.00
1 Adult and 1 Juvenile €125.00 (75+50)
2 Adults and 1 Juvenile €150.00 (includes a 25% discount)
2 Adults and 2 Juveniles €187.50 (includes a 25% discount)
2 Adults and 3 Juveniles €225.00 (includes a 25% discount)
Your support, as always, is hugely appreciated and we look forward to successful year ahead for the Club.
BT Young Scientist
Congratulations to Cathal O’Mara and James O’Malley who represented Castletroy College at the BT Young Scientist where they received the Environmental Protection Agency special prize and Overall Runner-Up Group at the BT Young Scientist. Cathal and James are both play with the club at U14.
Liam O’Mara also represented Castletroy College at the BT Young Scientist with his VAR AI – Efficient Intelligent Decisions project. Liam is no stranger to the BT Young Scientist as he won his category in 2018 with his concussion detecting smart hurling helmet. Liam plays with the club at minor level.
We are incredibly proud here in Ahane of Cathal, James, and Liam!
Irish Heart Foundation CPR Training
The Irish Heart Foundation will be hosting free CPR training sessions at Ahane GAA Club on Saturday the 1st February 2020. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn what could be life saving skills!
Sessions will commence at 10am, 11.30am and 1.00pm. Please contact Sean Carey on 0879077534 and let him know which of the three sessions you would like to attend and he will do his best to facilitate you.
These sessions are open to everyone in the community so please pass this information on to anyone in the area who you think may be interested.