FEOHANAGH/CASTLEMAHON GAA CLUB NOTES
Club Registration
It’s that time again to get registration and membership completed for all our existing and new members, last years membership night was a tremendous success with the registration of 170 youth members and 270 adult members who all availed of the various membership packages we introduced for the first time.
2020 was an extremely difficult year for everyone but the club enjoyed great success at all levels with the highlight being Seamus Flanagan bringing home to his club and parish his second All-Ireland medal in 3 years.
Off the field of play unbelievable progress has been made mainly by the hard working fields committee who have carried out a number of projects to help improve our facilities, reclaiming of the land behind the bottom goals, installing a new footpath to the stand, install new perimeter railing around the pitch, replacing the chutes and downpipes on the complex building and installing new drainage pipes and the installation of a wheelchair accessible toilet at the rear of the complex and upgrading the floodlighting to the pitch and general electrics within the complex.
Jan 2021 saw the start of construction of our ball wall and astro turf facility which is due to be completed by the end of April, this project could not have progressed without the generous support of our members and the help of the ladies football club whose Split the Pot weekly fundraiser is contributing towards the completion of the state of the art facility which we can all be very proud of.
With the completion of the boundary wall in the next few weeks at the back of the viewing area up to the Stand for the safety of everyone and giving extra protection from the elements, the proposed erection of a shop/kiosk inside the pedestrian gate and the planned erection of driver awareness speed signs on both sides of Coolyroe and install fixed bollards along the verge of the car park parallel with the road, will make Coolyroe a safer place for everyone especially our younger members.
With the need for everyone within our community to keep fit, healthy and active we have applied for planning permission and a Sports Capital grant to install a fully flood lit walkway around the perimeter of Coolyroe which will be of benefit to everybody within our community ,young and old to avail of.
We need the help and support of everyone in our club and beyond to keep the club vibrant and progressive and your continued support through our membership packages, lotto ,Club Limerick Draw and the Ladies Football Split the Pot is now needed more than ever and is greatly appreciated, which will help us to continue with the further development of our facilities and the day to day running of the club.
A registration/membership day may not be possible this year due to Covid restrictions so we will make the membership packages available and these can be paid on line through Standing Order or bank transfer or by contacting any of the Club officers below for further information.
Noel Corbett 086 8464176 Martin Downes 086 0376300 Diarmuid Creedon 086 3892498
John Quaid 086 1714920 Bridget Quaid 087 4140634 Noreen Roche 086 3695038
Donal O Riordan 087 6159882 Marie Field 087 9888954 Ide Roche 087 6102076
MEMBERSHIP RATES 2021
Adult Player: €5 per week Lotto x 52 weeks (3 weekly lotto tickets + Full Club membership) €260 .00
Adult Non Player: Social Membership (Club membership without the use of all facilities) €50.00
Adult Non Player: Full Membership (Club membership with full use of all sports facilities) €100.00
Student (U18) Full Membership (Club membership with full use of sports facilities) €50.00
Child/Juvenile U16: Club Membership €30.00
Family: (2 adults + children U16) €100.00
MEMBERSHIP/LOTTO/CLUB LIMERICK(MACKEY) DRAW PACKAGES
Option 1. Non Player Membership + €5 Weekly Lotto €5 per week standing order or pay in full (Free full Club Membership saving €50.00) S/O €21.66 (€260.00)
Option 2. Family Membership + €5 Weekly Lotto €6 per week standing order or pay in full (Free full Club Membership for adults saving €48.00) S/O €26.00 (€312.00)
Option 3. Player/Non Player Membership+€5 Weekly lotto +€100 Mackey €7 per week standing order or pay in full (Free full Club Membership saving €50.00) S/O €30.00 (€360.00)
Option 4. Family Membership + €5 Weekly Lotto + €100 Mackey €8 per week standing order or pay in full (Free Full Club Membership for adults saving €44.00) S/O €34.66 (€416.00)
F/C GAA Standing Order Bank Details for Club Registration
BIC : BOFIIE2D
IBAN : IE02 BOFI 9043 7610 7894 71
The Standing Order can be set up through banking on-line or at your own bank .
Please note that when setting up the Standing Order please make sure to put a narrative (persons name) on the transaction to our account so that we will know where the direct debit is coming from.
The Standing Order should be set up to come out on the 27th of each month.
The first draw for new Standing Order Lotto members will be the week after the first S/O payment.
Sponsored Advertisement Sign
If anyone or any business would like to sponsor an advertisement sign to be erected around the field in Quaid Park Coolyroe please contact one of the committee members.
Bord na nOg Training
Please complete the Health Questionnaire before each training.
Non contact training will be permitted for underage in pods of 15 from 26th April. Please note that all children need to be registered before they return to play .
Thank You
Feohanagh/Castlemahon GAA Club would like to sincerely thank Councillors Jerome Scanlon, Tom Ruddle and Michael Collins for their generous support of the club. The club really appreciates your support.
Club gear
Before the season starts up for 2021 you may need new training gear. Training tops, hoodies, tracksuits, jackets, shorts and socks. You can pick up everything you need on O’Neills website. Order online through O’Neills – http://www.oneills.com . Just find the GAA section and click on Club and the Feohanagh/Castlemahon club gear is there.
Club Lotto
Last weeks draw took place and the jackpot was 8100. The numbers drawn were 08, 15, 21, 25.
The lucky dip winners for this week Kay McCoy NCW seller K O’Donnell, Ailbhe ni Luinnruin Milford Seller C MacCurtain, Donal O’Riordan Ballinska seller D O’Riordan, Ina Williams Castlemahon seller C MacCurtain, Sean Foley Broadford Seller C MacCurtain, Caroline O’Mahony Ballinska seller C O’Brien. The weekly xmas winner was Mike O’Brien Gurtskeagh Seller M O’Brien. Next week the jackpot will be 8200. Thanks to everyone for their continued support and best of luck next week. The promoters prize winner was Darren Fitzgibbon Balinakill.
Helmets
Please note that all players are required to wear the correct Hurling helmet when training and in games. In Advance of the 2021 season players are reminded to check that their equipment is in good condition and meets the required safety standards. The following helmet manufaturers currently provide products which meet the standards set out in IS:355 or otherreplacement standard as determined by the National Safety Authority of Ireland, ATAK SPORTS, AZZURI, COOPER, MARC SPORTS, MYCRO, O’NEILLS. Once a facemask or helmet is modified in any way the player is playing at an increased risk of injury and are not covered under the terms of the GAA injury benefit Fund
2020 Competitions
1. U21 Football Championships – Abandoned
2. Minor Premier & A Final – Will be played at the next available date
3. County Junior A Hurling Championship Semi Finals & Final – Will be played at the next available date.
4. County & Divisional Junior B Hurling & Football Championship – will be played at the next available date. (County will only go ahead if time permits).
5. Clubs will be afforded sufficient lead time to train prior to the commencement of their respective Championships.
2021 Competitions
The 2021 County U21 Hurling and Football Championships will take in the Autumn.
The U19 Hurling and Football Championship will replace the 2020 Minor Hurling and Football Championship. Will be played on Friday Evenings and Sundays.
Limerick Hurling & Football
Everyone is the country is looking forward to the County GAA returning in the coming weeks. It will be a huge boost to everyone and something to enjoy each weekend. Best of luck to the Limerick Senior Hurling and Football teams in their quest to win titles this year. The first game in the hurling is on Saturday 8th May in the LIT Gaelic Grounds, Limerick V Tipperary @ 5.30pm. The first game in the football is on Saturday 15th May in the LIT Gaelic Grounds, Limerick V Tipperary @ 5pm. The 2nd round of the Hurling is on Sunday 16th May, Limerick v Galway in Pearse Stadium @ 3.45pm. The 2nd round of the football is on Saturday 22nd May Limerick V Offaly in Bord na Mona O’Connor Park. The 3rd round of the hurling is on Sunday 23rd May against Waterford in Walsh Park @ 3.45. The 3rd round of the football is on Saturday 29th May in the County grounds Aughrim against Wicklow @ 3pm. The 4th round of the Hurling is on Saturday 5th June in the LIT Gaelic Grounds against Cork @ 7.15. The 5th round of the hurling is on Sunday 13th June in TEG Cusack Park Mullingar against Westmeath @ 1.45pm.
Club Website
Feohanagh/Castlemahon GAA Club website is now up and running. The website address is www.feohanaghcastlemahongaa.ie and you will be able to see everything that is happening in the club when the club is back up and running . We would like to know if anyone has photos old and new, any articles or any type of relevant information that we can put on the website. If you have any information please contact Bridget Quaid on 087 4140634, John Quaid on 086 1714920 or Ide Roche 0876102076.
Covid restrictions
Please note that due to the restrictions all indoor facilities still remain closed until further notice.
Club Information
Feohanagh/Castlemahon GAA club have a whatsapp group which will send out information on lotto updates, results and updates on matches and fixtures and other notifications relating to the club. Please contact the club Secretary John Quaid on 0861714920 if you would like to be added to this group.
Health Questionnaire
Please note that everyone that will be involved in teams or in the club will have to fill out the Health Questionnaire form or have it filled out for them before they return to any activity in the club.
Dressing rooms
Please note that dressing rooms are not open at the moment so please come to the field ready to play. Also please bring your own water bottle to training.
Facebook Twitter and Instagram
Follow all the club news and updated match results on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under Feohanagh Castlemahon GAA or our club website www.feohanaghcastlemahongaa.ie
Limerick Development draw
If you would like to renew or update your membership for 2021, please follow the link https://limerickgaa.ie/club-limerick-draw-signup/ and select Feohanagh/Castlemahon club and the number of draws that you with to sign up for. The 3nd draw for 2021 is on in May.We had one winner in the April draw. Congratulations to May O’Donnell Ahawilk on winning 100 euro. Feohanagh Castlemahon GAA are involved in the Limerick Development Draw again for 2021. The entry into the draw is €100 for the year. This is €10 a month from 2021. We would like to thank everyone that continues to support the draw. We really appreciate all your support. If anyone would like to join the Limerick development draw, please contact Kathleen O’Donnell 0876984560 or Anna Marie O’Keeffe 0872353023 Donal Riordan 0876159882 or any committee member. Can you please contact one of these people if you would like to join the draw at any stage. Thanks very much for your continued support. First Prize is €10,000, 2nd Prize is €3000, 3rd Prize is €2000, 4th prize is €1000 5th-9th prize is €500, 10th – 13th prize is €250 & 14th -30th prize is €100. There is a star prize each month. You can join the draw for 2021 by going to the link shown above or by meeting a committee member, best of luck to everyone.
Field Committee
The field committee to look after the facilities at Quaid Park Coolyroe are as follows: Noel O’Mahony, Mike O’Brien Jnr, Diarmuid Creedon, Jerry Noonan, Mike King, Des Roche, Dave Cremin, Gearoid Sexton, Damien Sexton, Conor O’Sullivan, John Lynch and John Kenny. There is an online app for coaches to book their time for training sessions. All coaches have been given the login details. If you need any more information please contact Diarmuid Creedon on 086 3892498. Thanks a million to Noel O’Mahony for looking after all the bookings of the field over the last number of years. There was a huge amount of organising in this job and the club really appreciates all that you have done.
Thank You
A huge Thank you to all the club volunteers who are working tirelessly at the field every chance they get. There is wonderful progress being made at the field and the club really appreciate all the time that you give and hard work that you do.
Garda Vetting & Safe Guarding
All our coaches who will be involved with children up to the age of 18 years old have to be Garda Vetted and Safe Guarded. It is an easy process to go through. Garda Vetting services are available to any person over 16 fulfilling a role of responsibility with children. Consent from a parent/Guardian shall be required for applicants between 16 & 18 years of age. If you have any problem please contact our Child Welfare Officer Marie Field.
Ladies Football Split the POT
The draw took place last Wednesday evening. Thanks to Sean Biggane who collected his winnings of 307 and also drew the winning ticket. Congratulations to Michelle O’Mahony Ballinska who won this week’s Jackpot of 282. The next draw will be held on Wednesday 28th April. It will be recorded and posted to our facebook page Feohanagh Castlemahon LGFC after to view. Thanks to all the businesses and everyone for supporting this fundraiser, for Feohanagh/Castlemahon Ladies Gaelic Football Club & Ball Wall Development at Quaid Park. Fill in name, contact details on envelope supplied, €2 per entry, weekly draw every Wednesday.
Buckets in the following local businesses,O’Sullivans Forecourt Feohanagh, Coughlans, Castlemahon,Kimono Boutique,Objekt Design Space,Ela Maria’s,Sonas Health Foods, Newcastle West, Moloneys, Post Office, Broadford, Keating’s,Raheenagh, Drom Pharmacy,Post Office,Meaneys Centra,Service Station Dromcollogher. Your support is greatly appreciated! Go n-éirí libh