15 Feb 2011

Claregalway U-21 Off to a Winning Start

Claregalway U-21 footballers had a comfortable win over Annaghdown in their first North Board A Championship match of 2011 played at sunny Annaghdown on Sunday Feb. 13th. The score was 1-11 to 0-5. This was a good all-round team display in a free flowing game and Claregalway always looked likely winners from start to finish. A feature of the game was to see all 15 team players working so well to help one another and combining to get the scores – all six forwards scored. Claregalway led at half-time by 0-6 to 0-2. When Annaghdown pressed hard early in the second half to cut the Claregalway lead, goalie Eoin Clarke saved a pile driver at close range to divert the out for a 45′.
Team panel: Eoin Clarke, Keith McDermott, Michael Evans, Michael Brennan, Colm O’Hagan (0-1), Conor Costelloe, Hubert Newell, David Hansberry, Michael Noonan (0-1), Peter Divilly (0-3), Mathew Moran (0-1), Sean Moran (0-1), Danny Cummins (0-1), Eoin Commins (0-2, frees), Gerry Cheevers (1-1), Robert Moran, Donal McGreal, Ciaran Harte, Diarmuid Gavin, Emmett Feeney, Michael Igoe, Colm Brennan, Donal Conroy, John Evans, Ryan Harrington, Michael Martin Coyle, Shane Divilly, Jason Byrne.

09 Feb 2011

“Traffic Light” Disco – Claregalway Community Centre

There will be a Disco in the Claregalway Community Centre on the 18th February, from 8 pm to 12 am promptly.

Fully supervised, STRICTLY NO ALCHOL. The theme for the Disco is “Traffic Light”.

The Disco will be in aid of the Community at large, from the Leisure Centre, the other groups using the Centre, the GAA.”

08 Feb 2011

G.A.A. update

U-21′s play Annaghdown in the GPC Quarter-finals at Annaghdown this week-end, see fixtures.
Annual Social: This year it is the turn of our Minor team of 20 years ago to be honoured at our Dinner Dance in the Claregalway Hotel on Saturday February19th. In 1999 they won the double, that is, the Co. Minor B League and Championship. As usual, there will be a number of Awards to honour those selected for distinguished performance in 2010, including the U-14 All-Ireland winning team management. The entertainment will feature well known entertainer Don Stiffe, music by Silkwood and a variety of door and spot prizes. Tables will be held for those who wish to sit together, with his or her crew, by request to the committee in advance. The proceeds will be used for the Club’s development fund for new facilities to cater for the increasing membership. So come and join us and recount the stories from 2010 and beyond. Tickets are available from Mary Conlon 087 7999379, Gerry Moran 091 798510, Kenny Murphy 087 6707297, Margaret Kearney 087 2044158. (more…)

08 Feb 2011

G.A.A. Annual Social

The GAA Club will be holding its annual social on Sat 19th Feb in the Claregalway Hotel. We are delighted to say that Paul & Nora Gill have again agreed to sponsor the night thus providing us the opportunity to raise money from the proceeds. We are looking for a big turnout because we have plans to do some work at the grounds in Lakeview and this will be a huge help in doing that.

The format for this years event has changed from other years. We have a schedule of events drawn up and we will adhere to the agreed format. A number of presentations will be made as usual with no speeches. We intend to do these during the meal and between courses. The U14 All-Ireland Team Management and the County Minor Winning Team of 20 years ago will be in attendance. If you were part of that Minor squad please contact Joe O’Connell for details.

The honour of saying a few words will be reserved to the winner of our “Hall Of Fame” award. (more…)

01 Feb 2011

Claregalway G.A.A. – Annual Social Night

Our Annual Social Night in the Claregalway Hotel on Saturday February 19th will feature Special Guest Don Stiffe, well known entertainer from the All-Ireland Talent Show and Music by Silkwood. Patrons who wish to sit at tables on a group basis with their companions can arrange this in advance by informing any member of the committee. There will be both door and spot prizes on offer. Tickets are available for purchase from any member of the committee or contact Tony Stephens 087 6538569.

The Club is looking for a big turnout of members and friends as a show of support for its ambitous plans to facilitate sport and recreation for the rapidly expanding Claregalway community, including the development works at the newly acquired grounds in Knockdoemore – the grounds grass seeded in 2010 with its two new pitches will be ready for use next May. Furthermore, improvements to the Lakeview pitch are due to commence shortly. Proceeds from the Social will be allocated to the Claregalway GAA Development Fund.

So come and join us for the night of the year.

U-21′s have been drawn to play Annaghdown in the quarter finals of the North Board A championship to be played on Saturday February 12th.

Junior A’s will play in the North Board Group B with Dunmore MacHales, Mountbellew/Moylough and St. Gabriels.

Lotto numbers for January 31st. were 9 10 11 25 – one match three winner Sean Newell, Muinteach. The sellers prize went to Ann Ryan, c/o Grealishes. The Jackpot now stands at €4540 and the next draw will be in the Claregalway Hotel.

Sean Flanagan

Club PRO

c/o 9 Lakeview

Claregalway

Co.Galway

091 799258

21 Jan 2011

Claregalway Ladies Football Training

U14: Claregalway Ladies are back in training for the 2011 Season. Indoor training continues each Saturday for the U14 Panel and upwards in the Claregalway Centre. The U14 Panel travels to Ballyboden on Saturday 5th February. Details of bus, times etc will be given at the next training session. There are a number of players from the club completing Trials for the U14 County Panel and we would like to wish them the best of luck and congratulations on their excellent performances to date.

U12 Ladies begin indoor training on Sunday 23rd January from 3-4pm and will continue each Sunday. There is a minimal charge of 2 euro for each session and new members are also welcome. for further information on U12′s, please contact Christine Moran on 0879180544. (more…)

18 Dec 2010

New Grounds at Knockdoemore – A Lot Done in 2010

by Sean Flanagan and John Feeney

Since the start of the new millennium, the one full-size pitch that is available at Lakeview has become grossly over crowded due to the competing demands arising from 20 team panels, adult and underage. Also, over use has resulted in a deteriorating playing surface during spells of heavy rainfall. As a consequence and following a strategic review, the Club purchased 20 acres of land at Knockdoemore in 2009. The Club is committed to the delivery of actions that are required to fulfill the Club’s mission statement, that is, “to enhance the quality of life for youth and adults by providing appropriate facilities for sport and recreation to meet the demands of the rapidly expanding Claregalway community”. The Club’s ongoing development programme is summarised in this article. It will be shown that substantial progress was made during 2010 through the efforts of dedicated local volunteers, fund raising members and development service agencies. Financial grant aid from Cumann Luthcleas Gael underpins the main thrust of the new developments. (more…)

10 Dec 2010

GAA Table Quiz

A fund raising Table Quiz will be held in the Claregalway Hotel on this Friday December 10th at 9 pm. It will be a fun night out for all members and followers- spot prizes, etc. Tables of Four €80, U-21′s €60
Sean Flanagan
091 799258 (more…)

07 Dec 2010

Nomination Form for Club Officers 2011

Below please find a document which contains a nomination form and motions which will be carried the Claregalway GAA Executive Club AGM with time, date and venue outlined below. The deadline for completion of these forms is today the 7th December and we would be grateful if you complete as soon as possible.

The AGM’s of the Senior and Executive Clubs are Sunday 12th December at 5pm in the Kiniska Suite of the Claregalway Hotel. As happened last year both AGM’s will run together with the Senior AGM starting at 5.00pm.We hope to conclude both AGM’s before 8.00pm.The attachments include a form for motions and a form for nominations. These forms should be returned to my e-mail address not later than Tuesday 7 December.The Club has another very busy year ahead with many exciting developments and events to be organised on top of our football schedules. (more…)

26 Nov 2010

G.A.A. Table Quiz

Table Quiz at Claregalway Hotel on Friday December 3rd at 9 pm.

A fun night out for members and fans, Spot Prizes, etc.

Tables of Four €80, U-21′s €60

23 Nov 2010

Claregalway G.A.A. update

Important Dates For Your Diary. AGM’s for all clubs take place over the next few weeks and all members are asked to make a big effort to attend. The first AGM is the Ladies Club AGM on Wednesday 24th November at 8pm in the Clubhouse. The Juvenille AGM is Thursday 2nd December in the Claregalway Hotel at 8pm and the Senior and Executive Club AGM’s are on Sunday 12th December at 5pm. Members participation and attendance at these AGM’s is critical in the future of each of the Clubs and in particular the Evecutive Club who carries overall responsibility for the management and development of our Club. All members have been sent a nomination form for the Executive Club and are encouraged to complete same and return to rdooley@eircom.net as soon as possible. Closing Date for Nominations is 7th December. (more…)

18 Nov 2010

Claregalway G.A.A. update

Club News

Notice of Club AGM’s 2010. The following Dates and times have been set for the various Club AGM’s. The Ladies Club AGM is on Wednesday 24^th November 2010 at 8.00pm in the Clubhouse. The Juvenille Club AGM is on Tuesday 2^nd December at 8.00pm in the Claregalway Hotel and the Senior and Executive Club AGM’s take place in the Claregalway Hotel on Sunday 12^th December. All members who have children playing in the Club are asked to attend the Juvenille and Ladies AGM’s. Members support is crucial for ongoing club activities and the AGM is a great opportunity to become familiar with the many activities, achievements and plans for the future in each section. The Executive Club AGM brings all the Clubs together and your attendance at this is particularly important. All members are aware of the many developments and work which is currently going on to ensure the future and stability of Claregalway GAA Club. (more…)