Cumann Pheadair Naofa News

Tuesday 24th January 2017

Cumann Pheadair Naofa

(St. Peter’s GAA Club, Warrenpoint)

www.warrenpointgaa.com

Press Notes

22 January 2017

Scór Sinsear 2017 gets underway

Our Cultural section, under the leadership of Carmel McGrath have been working hard in preparation for the 2017 Scór season. The club will be represented in Ceili Dancing, Set Dancing, Solo Singing, Instrumental and Quiz. We wish all our competitors the best of luck. The first round takes place on Friday 3 February in Burren at 8pm.

U16 Footballers Presented with Championship Medals

The U16 All County Football Champions had their end of season presentation on Friday night in the clubrooms. Senior Captain Ryan Boyle presented the team with their Championship medals, congratulating them all for wearing and committing to the blue and white jersey with pride. Ryan said it had been a privilege to watch the young team progress through the championship and that they were a team of the future. He encouraged them to keep stay committed, keep focused and most of all always enjoy what they are doing.

U16 manager Darren Rice thanked his management team, players and parents for all their commitment and support. He spoke of his immense pride at managing the young team to a Championship and also spoke of the pride they had brought to the club in taking the title home for the first time in over 20 years.

The team were then served a light supper and they got the chance to make plans for the in-coming season.

Best wishes to St Louis U20 Ladies in Ulster Final

Best wishes to St Louis Kilkeel U20 Ladies Football Team who represent school and county this Thursday in U20C Ulster Final in Garvaghy, Co.Tyrone. The match will be thrown in at 1230pm . Meabh O’Hare captains the team and club PRO Aislíng McGivern, along with oast club mentor Steven McVeigh with club minor footballer Emma Russell also being an integral part of the team.

We wish them all the best in their quest for a first ladies Ulster title for the school.

Club represented at GAA Club Leadership Development Programme

Club Secretary Anne McCormack and Club PRo Aislíng McGivern attended the GAA Club Leadership Development Programme in St Malachy’s High School Castlewellan. The programme was aimed at leading the club in a successful way in a changing world.

The Club Leadership Development Programme is designed to provide the principal GAA Club Officers - Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, PRO - with the basic knowledge and core leadership skills required to fulfil their roles effectively. Anne and Aisling can now bring back a wealth of information to the club and into their individual roles having gained a better understanding of what their role involves, developing basic leadership, management and communication skills and having increased role satisfaction. It enables officers to have an awareness of where to access resources and supports and more importantly be able to share ideas and solve problems with fellow officers.

2017 Core Training Timetable

Please see below this year’s core training timetable for St Marks. Please note that only fully paid members can take part in training. For anyone who missed the registration night there will be club members at each sessions with registration forms.

Monday

6-7pm U12 Ladies (Downstairs Gym)

6-7pm U14 Ladies (Upstairs Gym)

6-7pm U16 / Minor Ladies

Tuesday

6-7pm U12 Footballers (Downstairs Gym)

730-9pm Senior Footballers

Wednesday

6-7pm U14 Boys (Upstairs Gym)

6-7pm U16 Boys (Downstairs Gym)

715-815pm Minor Boys

Thursday

6-7pm U10 Boys (Downstairs Gym)

Friday

6-7pm U8 Boys (Downstairs Gym)

7-830pm Senior Footballers

*NB: Monday 23rd January- due to coaching workshop all ladies core training will take place from 6-7pm - Downstairs-U12/14s and upstairs will be U16/minors.

Calling all potential managers and mentors

Anyone interested in coaching/managing girls football teams at any level is asked to contact Sean O'Hare or Daniel Bird.

Great turnout for Minor and Senior Hurling start of season meeting

There was a great turnout at the minor and senior hurling meeting held on Sunday in the clubrooms. The new management team, under the leadership of Hurling Stalwart Gerry O’Neill are looking forward to the season ahead and anyone who is missed the meeting is asked to contact Gerry O’Neill or Hurling Chairman Damian McConville.

Annual Reunion date confirmed

The date for the club Annual Reunion has been confirmed as Saturday 4 March 2017 in The Whistledown Hotel Warrenpoint. This event is one which sees us as a club reflect, celebrate and recognize achievements in the year gone by and look to the future. This year saw our senior footballers keep Division one status with top class performances in a tight and competitive league. As well as this our U21 footballers made the final championship, our young instrumental group were crowned County Champions and made the Ulster Scor na nog semi final. A year gone by with lots of celebrate.

Down Clubs Draw Tickets – Support your club

Tickets for the Annual Down GAA Clubs Draw 2017 are now available to purchase from Cumann Pheadair Naofa  Draw Co-ordinator Donal McCormack or any member of the Senior Committee. The total prize fund is £110,000, with monthly draws taking place throughout the year . Tickets cost £120 and can be purchased a number of ways:

• £120 cash

• joint membership and draw direct debit to club

Now in its seventh  year, the Down Clubs Draw has proved to be a very worthwhile fundraising initiative for Down  clubs.  This is an opportunity to support Cumann Pheadair Naofa as it endeavours to provide activities, including all five GAA codes, culture, drama , community outreach and health and wellbeing activities  for the whole of the family for the whole of  life.

Handball Section prepare for new season

Declan Doyle , Cumann Pheadair Naofa Handball co ordinator has been busy finalising plans for the 2017 handball season. The  introduction of handball to Cumann Pheadair Naofa is an exciting opportunity and further commitment by Cumann Pheadair Naofa to provide gaelic games for all members. In doing so, there are opportunities for all ages to become involved with no previous knowledge or playing ability of handball required.

The Down GAA Handball Development League is due to commence in the coming weeks and interested adults should contact Declan Doyle by  e –mail decdoyle@hotmail.com or mobile 07730035256.

Declan Doyle will be responsible for the development of U-14 Handball  for boys and girls. For further information , contact Declan on 07730035256.

Inaugural Minor Ladies Gaelic Football Team

It has been confirmed that Cumann Pheadair Naofa Ladies Gaelic Football section will field a Ladies Minor Gaelic Football Team for the new season.  Ladies football continue to grow from strength to strength within the club. Anyone wishing to help out with any team is asked to contact Sean O'Hare (Football Chairman).

Online Lotto Launched

Club members and supporters at home and abroad can now purchase their club lotto online via www.klub-funder.com. This is a quick and easy way to ensure you are entered in with a chance to win every week. All entries must be completed by 6pm on the day of the draw.

Best Wishes Lorcan

Best wishes to U16 footballer Lorcan Ruane who picked up an injury at training last week. We wish him a speedy recovery.

For further information contact Club P.R.O. Aisling McGivern:-

Tel:    07763682389

E-mail:    ashmcgiv@gmail.com