MONALEEN GAA CLUB NOTES
LOTTO: The latest Lotto draw took place on March the 4th with the jackpot standing at €9,900. The numbers drawn were 4, 14, 22 and 25. Winners of the €50 lucky dip were A O’Dwyer Scart, L McDonnell Glenside and H McNamara Dublin Road. Thank you for your continued support.
MONALEEN GAA GOLF CLASSIC – FRIDAY, MAY 20TH BALLYNEETY GC
Please support Monaleen GAA Club by:
Entering a Team
Sponsoring a tee box
Sponsoring a prize
Team of 3 €240 to include on course refreshments, use of driving bays for warm up and dinner after your round.
Tee Box Sponsorship €100
Contact any member of the Golf Committee for further details
Tony Power 087 6359454
John Noonan 086 7935120
Shane Moynihan 085 8804571
Pat Ryan 087 7793744
Paul Hackett 086 2428290
Kevin Brosnan 086 8583181
Pat Maher 087 2568561
Brendan Flood 087 4184294
GROODY GAELS U19 LADIES FOOTBALL:
The Groody Gaels U19 team played Galtee Gaels in the first round of the county U19 league in Ballygiblin on Saturday last (5th March). In splendid sunshine, Groody Gaels gave a super team performance throughout to claim a dramatic last-minute victory to start the new season off in style.
Groody Gaels started the game in impressive fashion with a well taken point from corner forward Aoife Neville before Galtee Gaels struck for two early goals to take the lead. Groody continued to work hard throughout the field and following a super team move, corner forward Sarah Burke expertly shot to the Galtee net. Soon after, wing forward Siobhan Doran won possession at midfield and after a strong run through the middle of the Galtee defence, shot to roof of the net for a super goal to end the first half scoring for Groody Gaels. That left the half time score at Groody Gaels 2-1, Galtee Gaels 2-4.
Galtee Gaels started the second half the better of the two teams with some early scores before corner forward Aoife Neville struck for two well taken points to start the comeback. Soon after, wing forward Aoife O’Brien stepped up to brilliantly convert a penalty to the roof of the Galtee net. Following another super team move, corner forward Sarah Burke kept the team momentum going by slotting another well taken goal before Aoife O’Brien popped up for another fine point.
That left just one point between the teams and as both teams fought hard for every possession, corner forward Aoife Neville brilliantly won a long ball into the full forward line and shot to the Galtee net to take a dramatic late lead that would prove to be the difference between the two teams at the final whistle. Final Score: Groody Gaels 5:04 Galtee Gaels 3:09
Great credit is due to this young team of talented footballers who produced a superb come from behind victory against strong opposition to get a great start to the season. Next up is round 2 of the league away to Pallasgreen on Saturday 12th March.
Special mention to our generous Team Sponsor Trade Electric for all their support for the team.
Groody Gaels Team: Niamh Moloney, Amy Kavanagh, Aoibh Hayes, Nessa Kelly, Ciara Hodges, Katie Sheehan, Aoife Nelligan, Jenna Carragher, Siobhan Doran, Saoirse Fitzgerald, Aoife O’Brien, Aoife Neville, Sarah Burke.
MEMBERSHIP: Monaleen GAA Club membership for 2022 is now due and must be paid prior to 31st of March 2022. Membership must be processed through Foireann at www.foireann.ie
Please note that only those who are fully paid up adult members prior to the 31st of March can be included in draws for All Ireland Tickets or to have a vote at the club AGM.
Please also note that Juvenile Members and Social Members (including Tennis Club and Golf Society) do not quality for these entitlements. Any social member may pay the top up to become a full member of the club for ticket or vote purposes, provided the full rate is paid before March 31st.
For 2022, the club has streamlined its membership rates as follows:
All ADULT Players and First Juvenile Players in a family €100.00
A €10 reduction is applied for each subsequent underage player in the same family.
All other Members including coaches/officers/committee members: €75.00
Social Membership: €30.00
All players must pay their membership prior to undertaking any club activities as you are not covered for any injuries prior to membership being paid.
Thank you
Monaleen Bord na nOg Congratulations to all those who received medals at our presentations last Thursday and Friday nights in The Clubhouse. A special thanks to Mary and Pat Power, Good Food Outlet for looking after the food for both nights.
LIMERICK 2022 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS
In the first round of the Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Monaleen will take on Cappamore.
In the Senior Football Championship Monaleen will begin with a fixture versus Newcastle West. As well as Newcastle West we have been drawn in group 1 with Galbally, Claughan, Father Caseys and Oola.
In the Premier Junior Football Championship Monaleen are in Group 2 with Mountcollins, Feenagh Kilmeedy, Monagea, Cappamore and Castletown with our first fixture against Mountcollins.
CODE OF BEHAVIOUR (UNDERAGE): Croke Park are currently in the process of revising the current Cod of Behaviour for Underage following a process of consultation within the association. The Code is a vital reference and policy document that is enshrined in Rule. It acts as a daily guidance to Clubs and County Committees in our work with children and it also directs us in fulfilling our legal safeguarding responsibilities.
Unlike previous codes the revised and updated version will be available online only and shall be available to download by GAA Clubs and members from gaa.ie
A feature of the new Code is that each section has been designed to download as a standalone leaflet. This means that it will not be necessary for you or others to download the entire Code. You can simply access a particular section or even a subsection thus saving you time and the bother of printing multiple pages that may not be required at the time.
The most sought-after section of the code of behaviour has always been section 3, now titled Maintaining Good Practice and Behaviour. This revised section outlines the minimum levels of behaviour we expect and accept from young players, from our coaches, their parents, our clubs, referees and supporters. The link to this section can be found at https://www.gaa.ie/…/image/upload/iffeoynpytq94ysf6q5v.pdf
CLUBHOUSE BOOKINGS: Get in early with your clubhouse booking. Now that Holy Communion and Confirmation dates have been confirmed, we have had quite a few people contact us to book the clubhouse and the diary is filling up fast, which is fantastic. If you are planning on holding an event in the clubhouse please contact Alan Kitson at 087 7766022 as soon as possible.
CLUB LIMERICK DRAW 2022: The Official Launch of the CLUB Limerick Draw 2022 took place on Tuesday evening at the Fitzgerald Woodlands House Hotel, Adare as part of the February County Board meeting.
2022 sees very few changes to the CLUB Limerick Draw, however, it is important to note that finances raised help support your local GAA Club and our County Teams.
Joining the CLUB Limerick Draw is a great opportunity for everyone to give their support for your club and your county. When you join a minimum of 50% of your money goes directly to your local club and the other 50% goes directly to supporting our County Teams.
Be part of our winning team in 2022.
John Cregan, Chairman Limerick County Board Officially launched the CLUB Limerick Draw for 2022 saying ” This fundraising draw has lasted the test of time and over the last few years membership has increased substantially, due in no small way to the hard work and support of our Clubs. The CLUB Limerick Draw is a fantastic draw and a great opportunity for clubs to fundraises and provides great value with €10,000 to be won each month, together with 28th other cash prizes & a monthly exclusive prize to be won”.
The Exclusive Star Prize for March will see one lucky family pack their bags for a visit to Center Parc Activity Centre in Longford.
Each member will receive a Loyalty membership card with discounts from various venues including Timmy Macs Bistro, Original County hotels, Elverys, JJ Keneally & Sons, Off the Bone Restaurant, Scanlan’s Menswear Newcastle West, McGuirks Golf, Wren Urban Nest Hotel Dublin & Marie Keating photography. We would encourage all our members to shop local and avail of all our local supporters.
Full information on the CLUB Limerick Draw 2022 can be received from your local GAA Club, directly from Siobhan Scanlon by email at info.clublimerick@gaa.ie or by phone on 061335516 or online at clublimerick.ie/draw.
Monaleen GAA Club, Old Schoolhouse Road, Monaleen
Senior Club PRO: Dan Power
Juvenile Club PRO: Conor Devane
Contact Us: pro.monaleen.limerick@gaa.ie
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