GERALD GRIFFIN’S GAA CLUB NOTES
St Kieran’s v Gerald Griffin’s Senior League Group 2
Played 15th June in Ballyhahill
Gerald Griffin’s Team: Brian Scanlan, Hugh O’Donnell, Diarmuid Noonan, Martin McSweeney, Shane Cregan, Paudie O’Connell, Adrian O’Sullivan, Paul Brouder, Brendan Stack, Micheál Thornton (3 pts), John McCoy, Connor O’Shaughnessy, Conor Cregan, Michael John Ambrose, Patrick O’Shaughnessy. Subs: Gavin Fitzgerald, Paul O’Donnell, Brian Long, Colm McSweeney, Aidan Ryan (1 point), Tommy Griffin, Daniel Liston, Jim Liston, Donagh McEnery, Dara Noonan (1gl 3pts), Gerard Stack (2pts), Aidan Thornton
It was a game of two halves; the 1st half with Gerald Griffin’s playing against the hill, saw St Kieran’s dominating the game. They scored 2 goals and 8 points, with a very impressive performance, to Gerald Griffin’s at 2 points. After some adjustments on the team, Gerald Griffin’s came around in the 2nd half, starting with a great point from Michael Thornton from play, shortly followed by a point from Dara Noonan. Griffin’s showed great resilience in fighting back, scoring a total of 1 goal and 8 points in the second half to St Kieran’s at 2 points. Griffin’s were denied a goal by the upright from a great strike from Aidan Ryan (sub for MJ Ambrose). Overall a good 2nd half performance from Gerald Griffin’s with a solid team effort and lots of players getting game time. Aidan Ryan (1 pt), Ger Stack (2 pts) and Paul Brouder (1 pt) also contributed to the score line.
Final Score: St Kieran’s 2-10 and Gerald Griffin’s 1-11
The following are the fixtures for the coming weeks:
· 22nd June: Gerald Griffin’s v Kildimo/Pallaskenry @ 7.30
Venue: Gerald Griffin’s pitch
· 29th June: Newcastle West v Gerald Griffins @ 7.30
Venue: Newcastle West
Gerald Griffin’s Ladies Match
Best of luck to our ladies team playing against Monagea in Tournafulla this Saturday June 25th at 11 a.m.
Third Phase of Bricks
Our new, commemorative wall is on display at Gerald Griffin’s pitch. We are now in the third phase of bricks and they are available to buy until September 1st. Have your name carved into the history of the club forever! If you wish to buy a brick, you can contact Teresa Stack at 0876111543, Pakie Hayes at 0879126934 or email secretary.geraldgriffins.limerick@gaa.ie
Club Limerick Draw
Next draw taking place on June 26th – the star prize is a LG 75” UHD Smart TV and there are also many cash prizes.
Join by direct debit, €8.33 per month for 12 months, or join by pay as you go for €10 a month (1 – 10 month options). 1. Join at the following link: Join CLUB Limerick Draw | Limerick GAA | Official Website
OR
2. Contact Gerard Reidy (0872582963), Pakie Hayes (0879126934) or Teresa Stack (0876111543) or email secretary.geraldgriffins.limerick@gaa.ie
Membership/Registration
Final calls to get registered with Gerald Griffin’s for the 2021 season!
With spectators back at matches, make sure you have your membership paid so you can secure tickets for the matches. Membership can be paid: 1. Online by registering at the following link: Login | Foireann (gaaservers.net)
2. 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
O’Neill’s Club Gear
Check out our new stock available on the O’Neill’s website. You can see all our club gear at the following link: https://www.oneills.com/catalog/category/view/id/3068
GAA Club Newsletter – June 2021
Please find attached a link to the latest edition of the GAA Club Newsletter, June 2021 with information, news and updates for club officers, players and the wider membership. https://www.gaa.ie/…/read-the-latest-club-newsletter…/
Taylor’s Shop Loughill
Congratulations to Taylor’s shop, Loughill on their recent opening. It’s great to have a shop again in the village and to see people out and about. On behalf of all at Gerald Griffin’s, best of luck to the shop and its owners and we wish you every success. If you are passing, please support this new local business.
Abha Bhán Parish Park Raffle
The Abha Bhán park’s raffle is taking place this Sunday June 27th. There are some great prizes on offer. Lines cost 10 euro and can be bought from any committee member or online at their gofundme page. Check out their facebook page for more details.