GERALD GRIFFIN’S GAA CLUB NOTES

Membership
It’s that time of year again to get your registration/membership, for all our existing and new members. All club members must be registered before attending training.
Remember, it is your last chance to be entered in a draw to win any of our O’Neill’s jerseys, by having paid your membership fee before the 30th April.

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:
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’Neills Club Gear
We have a wide range of O’Neills gear available to purchase online. The new product lines include tracksuit pants, half-zips, leggings, jerseys, shorts, hoodies and rain jackets.
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
Remember, by purchasing our stock, you are supporting our Gerald Griffin’s club.

Dedication Wall
Come up and see our wonderful, new dedication wall at Gerald Griffin’s pitch. The second consignment of bricks is now on display. If the gate is locked, there is pedestrian access through a stile to the right of the Gerald Griffin’s sign.
Many members of the community have purchased bricks and now have their names on display on the dedication wall.
If you wish to be part of our dedication wall, you can contact Teresa Stack at 0876111543 or email secretary.geraldgriffins.limerick@gaa.ie

Club Limerick Draw
Congratulations to two of our Gerald Griffin members, Gary Thompson, winner of the star prize barbecue, and Raffaele Rocco, winner of a cash prize in the April draw which took place last Saturday.
Support the future success of our clubs and county teams by joining the club Limerick draw for less than €10 a month and be in with a chance to win some fabulous prizes. There are options to register for the year or pay as you go. The draw for May has an exclusive prize of an 8-seater garden patio set worth €1599 as well as many cash prizes.
HOW TO JOIN:
Join at the following link: https://clublimerick.ie/
OR
Contact Gerard Reidy (0872582963), Pakie Hayes (0879126934) or Teresa Stack (0876111543) or email secretary.geraldgriffins.limerick@gaa.ie

Gerald Griffin’s Social Media
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, under Gerald Griffins GAA, for all the club news and updates. Gerald Griffins 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
After a long absence, Bord Na nÓg football training finally returns to the pitch this week. We appreciate the huge effort everyone put in last season adhering to Covid rules and guidelines. We ask you all to continue this great work again this season.
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/#/
Each Player must bring their own water bottle and have it clearly labelled with their name on it.
Training this week:
U7: Wednesday 28th April at 7pm in Gerald Griffins GAA pitch Ballyhahill
U9: Wednesday 28th April at 7pm in Gerald Griffins GAA pitch Ballyhahill
U11: Wednesday 28th April at 7pm in Gerald Griffins GAA pitch Ballyhahill
(point of contact for U11’s: David Hayes on 087 7415942)
U13: Tuesday 27th April at 7pm in Gerald Griffins GAA pitch Ballyhahill
U15: Wednesday 28th April at 7pm in Glin GAA pitch Glin
U17: Wednesday 28th April at 7pm in Glin GAA pitch Glin
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. Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps provide primary school boys and girls – between the ages of 6 and 13 – with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games. Each child receives Kellogg’s GAA Jersey, ¼ zip top and backpack. 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/

Darkness Into Light Walk
Join Gerald Griffins GAA for the Pieta Darkness Into Light walk on the 8th May 2021. Participate 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. Sign up on https://www.darknessintolight.ie/home-page-2021