GERALD GRIFFIN GAA CLUB NOTES
Membership
Training is back for all underage teams and many have registered with us at this stage. We are still accepting memberships and all club members must be registered before attending training.
Club Membership can be paid:
Online by registering at the following link: Login | Foireann (gaaservers.net)
Contact any of the following members of the committee and you can either drop the membership to them or pay directly into the bank account:
Gerard Reidy 0872582963 (Treasurer)
Sharon Ambrose 0879274068 (Bord na nÓg Secretary)
Teresa Cregan-Stack (Secretary) 0876111543
Membership Rates 2021:
Adult/ Working Player
€50
School-going Player
€30
Under 18 Player
€20
Non-Player
€25
Family (2 adultes/children)
€65
Darkness Into Light Walk
Gerald Griffin’s GAA are participating in the Pieta Darkness Into Light virtual walk on the 8th May 2021 and we would love for you to join us! We are encouraging our parishioners to join us in walking for this very worthy cause. Taking place this coming weekend, you can begin the walk with us in our 5am warm up on Facebook live with Sunnie Gadbury. You can tag us in your pictures either with your yellow t-shirt or club/county jersey or holding a candle. Check out our FB page and Instagram for more details on this.
Sign up on https://www.darknessintolight.ie/home-page-2021
Dedication Wall
Here, at Gerald Griffin’s Club, we have created a dedication wall in honour of the many members of the community whose support and generosity over the years have enabled so many dreams to become a reality.
We are now preparing a third phase of bricks and there are bricks still available for purchase. You can have your name carved into our club forever.
Contact Teresa Stack at 0876111543, Gerard Reidy at 0872582963, Gary Thompson at 0851155506 or email secretary.geraldgriffins.limerick@gaa.ie to purchase a brick for the third phase of the dedication wall.
You can come and check out our splendid dedication wall at Gerald Griffin’s pitch. If the gate is locked, there is pedestrian access through a stile to the right of the Gerald Griffin’s sign.
Club Limerick Draw
Support the Limerick Fundraising Draw and be in with a chance to have a fabulous Barcelona 8-Seater Cast Aluminium Garden Patio Set with Lazy Susan In Association with Co-Op Superstores. There are also 29 additional prizes.
All fundraising proceeds go towards your chosen club and the training fund of the Limerick Hurlers & Footballers. Join for one month or more for only €10 a month.
The next draw will take place on May 29th 2021.
HOW TO JOIN:
Join at the following link: www.clublimerick.ie/draw
OR
Contact Gerard Reidy (0872582963), Pakie Hayes (0879126934) or Teresa Stack (0876111543) or email secretary.geraldgriffins.limerick@gaa.ie
Gerald Griffin’s Social Media
Check out our social media pages for all the club news and updates. We are on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, under Gerald Griffins GAA. We also have a Whatsapp group which sends out club information and updates. If you would like to be added to this group, contact Teresa Stack on 0876111543 or email secretary.geraldgriffins.limerick@gaa.ie
Shannon Gaels Bord na nÓg
We are delighted at the turnout of the Bord na nÓg training this week. It is great to see so many players back after such a long time away from the pitch. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again this week. We welcome back all our existing players and new players too.
Please follow the latest HSE advice on washing hands, cough etiquette and monitoring your health. If you suspect that you have symptoms, please avoid all Gaelic games and activities and consult your GP.
All players must complete the GAA’s Return to Play Health questionnaire and reconfirm for all games and training sessions. The online training module in relation to Covid should be completed by all participants (parents on behalf of their children) and can be found at the link here:
https://courses.gaa.ie/Covid19ClubEd/#/
A reminder to anyone involved with the underage training, vetting and safeguarding must be completed or renewed.
Registration
All players will need to register and pay their fee with their club, either Gerald Griffins or Glin.
To register for Gerard Griffins please log on to www.foireann.ie. Registration forms for Glin are available at Paddy Hogan’s shop or at Adams’ Garage. These need to be completed and brought with you to your first training session. The registration fee is on the form and website. Registration must be paid on the first night of training.
Kellogg’s Cúl Camp
Kellogg’s Cúl Camp is confirmed for Mon 26th to Fri 30th July in Glin GAA pitch. The cost of the camp is €65 for 1st. child; €60 for 2nd child; €50 for 3rd and subsequent children.
Bookings can be made by logging onto www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/
O’Neills Club Gear
We have a wide range of O’Neills gear available to purchase online. We have items available for both adults and children. Get some new gear before training and matches start!
Check out the following link to view the range of club items available from O’Neills: https://www.oneills.com/catalog/category/view/id/3068
Women on the Move
Limerick Sports Partnership have a Beginner Women’s exercise programme starting on May 10th called Women On The Move. The programme is free to join.
More info at the following link: Women On The Move
Women on the Move is a 4 week activity programme suited to all age groups and abilities. There are two online sessions on Zoom every week, led by a qualified and experienced tutor which aim to improve cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility and mobility. Basic nutrition will also be discussed throughout the four weeks. Each participant registered will receive a dyna band which you will be shown how to use and incorporated into sessions. For any queries on the programme, contact Rachel at rmacauley@limericksports.ie or 061-333600.
Speedy Recovery
We would like to wish Pakie Hayes a speedy recovery after a recent operation. Pakie is a huge part of the Gerald Griffins Club, he’s a past player, has served at various positions in the Club and is currently the Treasurer, looking forward to seeing you out and about again Pakie.
Car Park
Work should be starting next week on the car park at Gerald Griffin’s grounds, we are looking forward to this project being completed.