Na Piarsaigh GAA Club Notes:

We Are Hiring:
We are currently advertising for a Bar and Clubhouse Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience in the hospitality sector, be standards driven, creative and an organised leader who can drive and inspire a team. Responsibilities will include bar management, facilities management, event coordination, administration, and business development. The salary is competitive and negotiable. Please send your CV to secretary.napiarsaigh.limerick@gaa.ie
We would appreciate if all members can spread the word on this vacancy. We can now boast on having a state-of-the-art bar and function hall, with the bar manager being the final piece in the jigsaw.

Underage Hurling and Football Returns:
Normal service resumed on Saturday morning for our underage hurling academy with a healthy crowd in attendance. The Saturday mornings will continue for the foreseeable at 10am each week. New joiners are welcome every week and can be registered prior to arrival via ClubZap.
Our football academy returns this Monday at 6pm and will also carry all the way towards the summer. Once again, registration can be completed via CLubZap and all new commers and beginners are welcome.
Our club shop will be open on both days with club gear including helmets, hurleys and football gloves available to purchase. Tea and coffee will also be available in the clubhouse.

Limerick Senior Hurlers:
The Limerick senior hurlers had a hard fought win over Westmeath in Mullingar winning on a scoreline of 1-20 to 0-17. As with last weeks win over Antrim, Na Piarsaigh had Emmet McEvoy and Conor Boylan lining out for the Treaty men. Emmet played the full 70 plus minutes at full back while Conor entered the game after 50 minutes and chipping in with a valuable point. Limerick have Dublin up next on the 24th of February in Croke Park.

Schools Camogie:
Laurel Hill had another great win, this time in the Division 1 First & Second Year Camogie Final. Na Piarsaigh had representatives both on and off the pitch with Rosie McCaul and Ellie Lavin in a playing capacity and Sinead McNamara in a teacher/coaching role. This being another sign of positive growth for Camogie in Na Piarsaigh. Well done to all involved.

Schools Hurling:
Ardscoil Rís take on Presentation Athenry in the Croke Cup quarter final next Sunday in Gurteen (St. Joseph’s Doora Barefield grounds). Throw in is fixed for 2pm. We would like to wish all the Na Piarsaigh lads and the whole panel and management all the best as they attempt to regain the Croke Cup, last won back in 2022.

3-Year Planning:
We had a follow-up meeting for our 3-Year Plan last Thursday night with Ger Corkery and Seamus Twomey of the Limerick County Board. Another healthy attendance was had with all groups returning ambitious and positive ideas to bring our club forward over the coming years. A date is the be agreed over the coming weeks for the official launch of our 3-Year Plan and we will keep members updated as things progress.

Fitzgibbon Cup:
The semi-finals of the Fitzgibbon Cup take place this coming Wednesday. Na Piarsaigh’s interest lies with Mary I as they take on SETU Waterford in Mallow at 5.15pm. Our own Vince Harrington is involved with the Limerick college and we wish him and his team mates all the best in their attempts to reach the final. The other semi-final sees the pairing of NUIG and UL.

Safe Guarding:
Thank you to all our coaches who volunteer and give their time. A gentle reminder that all coaches are required to ensure their safe guarding / Garda Vetting is up to date in advance of coaching sessions commencing. If in doubt check it out.

Membership:
Reminder that membership for 2024 is open and can be renewed using ClubZap.