MONALEEN GAA CLUB NOTES
RETUN TO PLAY: The return to underage training in pods of 15 permitted in recent weeks has brought a new lease of life back to our clubhouse and Peafield Road pitches which are in tip top shape. It is great to see the excitement of all our budding young stars who have enjoyed their return to on-field training. We must continue to comply wholeheartedly with the guidelines set out for the return to under-age training in full. We thank everyone for their compliance in this regard.
Reminder to Parents:
– Face coverings must be worn at all times by parents. Please try and limit time spent on sidelines.
– Parents please keep 2m apart
– Complete Health Questionnaire (or reconfirm health status for subsequent training sessions)
– Bring own labelled water bottle
– Come togged out for training
– Use toilet before coming to training
– Do not share gear, water bottles etc with team mates
– Leave immediately after training
– Do not come to training if unwell
Monaleen CV-19 outreach team have made a number of runs to Centra Monaleen & SuperValu Castletroy. We’re happy to support our community in these challenging times. Contact Alan at 087 7766022 or Caroline at 087 6448807.
CONDOLENCES: All at Monaleen GAA club would like to extend sincere sympathy to the family and friends of the late Jim O’Brien, Kilmurry, former club secretary, who passed away recently. Following Requiem Mass for Jim on this Tuesday, June 1, in Our Lady Help of Christians, Milford, burial took place afterwards in Kilmurry Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Well done to Monaleen’s Donal O’Sullivan, Brian Donovan and Luke Murphy who are members of the Limerick senior football squad which defeated Wicklow in their Division 3 South Allianz Football League fixture at Aughrim last Saturday. Donal is joint-captain of the Limerick side this year. Limerick now face Derry in the Division 3 semi-finals on Saturday week, June 12.
LIMERICK CAMOGIE: Best of luck to Monaleen’s Megan O’Mara and Caoimhe Lyons who are members of the Limerick senior camogie squad which faces Kilkenny in the Littlewoods Ireland National Camogie League Division 1 quarter-final in Birr on Saturday, 5pm. The game can be viewed on the Camogie Association’s social media channels.
CLOTHES DRIVE: Thank you to everyone who supported the CLOTHES DRIVE last weekend in aid of Monaleen GAA, Camogie and LGFA.
HEALTHY CLUB: Monaleen GAA Club are delighted to share their journey towards their Healthy Club recognition. This video captures clips of our story so far in working with our Members and Community in supporting Nutrition, Fitness and Mental Health. We invite our Club and Community members to get in touch with any suggestions or ideas, and we look forward to continued success in the years to come https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_85AZRano-I
Monaleen GAA Healthy Club – YouTube
Monaleen GAA Club are delighted to share their journey towards their Healthy Club recognition. This video captures clips of our story so far in working with…
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BACK ON THE FIELD: Supporting players return after lockdown. The past fourteen months have been difficult for many during the COVID-19 pandemic. Huge credit must go to all clubs in supporting your players, members and communities during this time. As our adult players return to the playing field, Cavan GAA Health & Wellbeing Committee hosted a wellbeing webinar with Dr Paul Gaffney (Clinical Psychologist HSE & Cavan Senior Footballers) and Ciaran Boylan (Assistant Psychologist) on Wednesday 19th May. The aim of this webinar was to help those coaching / working with our adult players to support these players through the current challenges. To watch the recording of this, please follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zogbZd2hQfg
Webinar: Back on the Field: Supporting players return after lockdown
Dr. Paul Gaffney (Clinical Psychologist) and Ciarán Boylan (Assistant Psychologist) deliver this short webinar. They offer excellent advice for team managers…
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LOTTO: The latest Lotto draw took place on Thursday, May 27 with the jackpot standing at €20,000. The numbers drawn were 3, 9, 10 and 31. Winners of the €50 lucky dips were P/ E Murray, Oranmore; T. Linehan, Newtown; R Jenkins, Oldschool House Road. Thank you for your continued support.
CONGRATULATIONS: Well done to Laura Southern on been selected for the County U16 Camogie squad 2021. We wish the talented Laura and her Limerick teammates and management all the very best for the upcoming All-Ireland U16 A Championship.