Mungret/St Paul’s GAA Club Notes:

Volunteer in Sport:
The Federation of Irish Sport recognised recipients of the 2023 Volunteers in Sports Awards on Thursday, 29 February, celebrating their dedication and giving freely of their time locally to make sport happen Proudly supported by the National Network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships the committed volunteers from all across the country were honoured at an awards ceremony in Dublin with special guest speaker Minister Thomas Byrne, Minster of State with responsibility for Sport and Physical Education presenting the 32 county awards.
Mungret St. Pauls GAA Club is very proud to have one of our own club members being recognised for her unwavering dedication to the club through her role as PRO. Wanda Dwane can be seen at most matches with her camera as she catches the players in action. A weekly newsletter is produced on our club website every Tuesday evening by Wanda with the Camogie and Ladies Football PROs help. This is a fantastic way for all our members, supporters and sponsors to see what is going on in the club every week.
The vital role of volunteers in advancing sports participation and community development can not be underestimated or taken for granted. The economic significance of volunteering has an estimated value of €1.5 billion annually to the Irish economy. This figure underscores the immense social and economic benefits derived from the invaluable contributions of volunteers across the Irish sporting landscape.
Federation CEO Mary O’Connor commented; “We are delighted to bring together the 2023 recipients of the Volunteers in Sport Awards from all over the country to receive their award from Minister Byrne today. Without this army of volunteers in clubs all around the country, we would not have the level of grassroots participation that we do. It is important to take this time out and show our appreciation to the many unsung heroes of sport. We have heard today how sport can have such a meaningful and positive impact on our physical and mental health. These volunteers are the conduit to providing that benefit.”

Limerick Players:
Best of Luck to the U-14 Football team especially our own Padraig Aherne, Sean Casey, Flynn Kelly and Sam Newman who will be representing Mungret St. Pauls in the Green jersey this year.
Best of Luck to the Limerick Masters this year- delighted to see our Juvenile Chairperson Breandán Ó HAnnaidh named on the panel this year. Well done Breandan.

Camogie:
Last week both our U10s and 12s players returned to the club for training in their droves! It was great to see the girls back, turned out in all their new camogie clobber ready for action!
We have a jam packed year ahead for you all!

Limerick Camogie:
It was a busy weekend for Limerick camogie with both the Junior and Senior team in action and we are delighted to say that both teams came out winners on the day.
Well done to Ailbhe Larkin and Olivia Kerins who represented MSPCamogie in both Ballyheigue and Cappamore. Senior Full time Score: Limerick 3-23 Kerry Camogie: 1-4
Junior Full time Score: Limerick 4-20 Down 0-04
The Limerick U16s took on Clare U17s in a challenge match at the weekend also, with our own Niamh Stackpool on the panel, it was a very sporting game between the 2 sides.

U-10 Hurling:
Great day out for Mungret U10 who made the trip to croker via bus for limerick v Dublin in National league on Saturday 24 February 2024. The boys played Kevin’s in a hurling blitz beforehand. Many thanks to our friendly hosts. Lots of bonding, friendship forming and fun throughout the day !

Seachtain na Gaeilge:
During Seachtain na Gaeilge, Mungret GAA will host a music session 13.00 to 14.30/15.00 in Mungret GAA Community Hall on Friday 8th March, the day of the referendum when many schools are closed.
Tá fáilte roimh Ceoltóirí go léir!

ST. Patricks Day:
Come join us on St. Patricks Day in the Community Centre for some ‘Ceol agus Craic’ with Martin Grace – renowned performer from Nenagh. Music from 5 to 7pm approx. Looking forward to seeing you all there. All the family welcome!!

Cash for Clobber:
Spring clean time, we will have the last of our Cash for Clobber drop offs this weekends. This Saturday 9 March we will open the dressing room from 10 am to 12pm. We accept clothes, pairs of shoes, belts, bags, curtains and bed clothes.

Scor Sinsear:
Dates to note:
Stage competitions: March 22nd Pallasgreen at 7pm
Tráth na gCeist: March 21st Mungret at 8:30pm
March 12th – Local Club closing Date for entries by emailing oifigeach.gaeilge.mungretgaa@gmail.com
Entrants must be a registered member of the club. Membership number is required on entry form.
Entrants must be over 17 as on January 1st 2024 (that is turning 18 on their birthday this year, 2024, or anyone older than 18 – there is no upper age limit)

Condolances:
Our condolences to the Casey family on the passing of Anne, mother to coach Brendan, mother in law to Orla and grandmother to player Séan.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilís

Club Shop:
The Mungret St Paus club shop has reopened the opening hours will be Monday 6.30pm , Thursday 6.30pm, Saturday 10.30am