Sunday, June 5, 2011

Initiative to help GAA members gain employment

Galway GAA is working with the ICBE Begin Again Programme with the view to provide work placements for members of the GAA.  For full details of this scheme click on the link below and try a scheme that may  "... help ...  get you back to work by doing something you enjoy doing, developing your career and greatly increase your chances of getting a job!"

Initiative to help GAA Members gain employment.

May update

w/e 8th May 2011

U14 Boys

Our U14 boys drew with Loughrea; the game ending with both teams on 1-9. We led 1-5 to 0-3 at half time, but failed to capitalise on this in the 2nd half, allowing Loughrea to take control of the game. A free from Michael Geary levelled the game.

U16 Boys

Well done to our U16 boys who had a 4-11 to 1-2 victory over Menlough.

Na Gleannta Minors

Na Gleannta minor team lost to Killererin on Wednesday evening last. This was a disappointing game where we failed to dominate at any stage!


w/e 15th May 2011

Glenamaddy Intermediates

Our Intermediate Team got off to a poor start in the 1st round of the championship when they were beaten 1-15 to 0-5 by a much fitter and stronger Menlough team. Menlough took control of the game from the start and Glan struggled to get the ball into the Menlough half of the pitch early on in the game. Menlough led 0-8 to 0-2 at half time having used the following breeze to their advantage. In the 2nd half Glan failed to make good use of the breeze and for quite a lot of the time were in disarray on the pitch and only managing to add 3 more points to the score board! Overall this was a very disappointing team performance.
Team: Dereck Miskell, Patrick Conneally, Aidan Geraghty, Antony Comer, Keith Cunniffe, Aaron Hynes, Damien Miskell, Shane Mannion, Fionan Keady, Luke Conneally, Barry Conneely 0-1, Sean Conneally 0-2, Barry Curtin, Martin Conneally 0-1, Keith Davis, Subs Used Michael Molloy 0-1, Aidan Hanley, Michael Gibbons.

U13 Boys

Congratulations to our U13 boys who had a 2-8 to 0-2 win in the U13 league against Team Stars.

U14 Boys


Hard luck to our U14 boys who lost 2-8 to 1-4 in the U14 league against Craughwell.

w/e 29th May 2011

Glenamaddy Intermediates

Our Intermediate footballers lost to Williamstown on Saturday 28th in the 2nd round of the championship having led 1-4 to 0-4 at half time with a breeze on our backs. During the 1st half we lost Michéal Molloy and Aaron Hynes to injury and this had a major impact on our overall performance in the 2nd half of the game. We failed to score in the 2nd half and the game ended with a scoreline of 0-9 to 1-4 in favour of Williamstown. We wish Michaél Molloy and Aaron Hynes a speedy recovery and congratulate Nigel Fahy on his debut game in Intermediate Championship football.
Team : Dereck Miskell, Keith Cunniffe, Aidan Hanley, Patrick Conneally 0-1, Aidan Geraghty, Barry Conneely 0-1, Sean Conneally, Martin Conneally, Nigel Fahy 0-1, Thomas Curtin 1-1, Shane Mannion, Michéal Molloy. Subs Used : Luke Conneally, Fionan Keady, Walter Burke, Keith Davis and Tiernan Walsh. Michael Gibbons, Kieran Smith, Anthony Divilly and Michaél Burke.

U16 Boys
Congratulations to our U16 boys who had a 2-12 to 2-7 victory over Athenry in the U16 league. They have qualified for the knock out stages. The next game is against Loughrea on June 21st.

U14 Boys

Well done to our U14 team who had a run away victory over Claregalway in the league on Friday last.


We wish all our club members and players who are doing their exams every success.

April update

Apologies - no web access for a few weeks so hopefully this old information will still be of some interest

w/e 24th April 2011 ...

U14 Boys
Well done to our U14 boys who had a 0-12 to 2-5 victory over Mountbellew/Moylough in the 3rd round of the league. This was a great game of football with all panel members playing a vital role.
Team : Cormac Haslam, Zac Conneally, Mark Dolan, James Dillon, Jack Divilly, Sean Raftery, Aidan Keaveney 0-1, Michael Geary 0-8, Colm Fallon 0-1, Stephen Joyce, Eddie Walsh 0-2, Padraic Geraghty, Michael Heneghan, Ryan McHugh, Stephen Glynn, Subs Used Shay Connolly and Declan Smith.

U16 Boys
Congratulations to our U16 boys who had a good victory over St. Brendans, the match finishing Glenamaddy 5-10 to St. Brendans 2-6. St. Brendans dominated the first half leading 2-3 to 0-3 at half time but we responded with great scores coming from the boots of Michael Fox and Connor Ryan. Well done to all concerned.

w/e 1st May

Na Gleannta Minor Team

Congratulations to the Na Gleannta minor team who had a 3-14 to 2-11 victory over Headford last week. Headford led 2-6 to 1-5 at the break after having dominated the 1st half. In the 2nd half Na Gleannta took control and played with the belief that they were capable of winning this game; and two goal opportunities taken by Mark Conneally helped ensure victory for Na Gleannta. Some fine point scoring from Keith Davis and Michael Fox and great defensive play from Peter Lohan enabled Na Gleannta to eventually run out comfortable winners. Impressive play from the younger players like James Burke, Peter T Keaveney, Ben Conneally, Paddy Kelly and Nigel Fahy gave the supporters lots to cheer about. Thanks to Liam Glynn who took on the role of goal keeper at short notice. This was a great team performance and heartening for the future.
Team : Liam Glynn, Paddy Kelly, Peter Lohan, James Burke, Ross Connolly, Ben Conneally, Stephen Fox, Fergal Dowd 0-1, Nigel Fahy, Gerard Nolan, Keith Davis 0-9, Mark Conneally 2-1, Lewis Mulhearn, Michael Fox 1-2, Peter T Keaveney, Subs used Chris Collins 0-1, Liam Burke.

Glenamaddy Intermediates

The Intermediate Team played St. Brendans in the 3rd round of the league with both teams finishing on a score of 1-9 each. We led 0-4 to 0-3 at half time but from the start of the 2nd half neither team were really able to take control. This was a game that failed to produce any great football moves with both sides making mistakes. A draw probably the fairest result in the end!
Team: Dereck Miskell, Patrick Conneally, Aidan Geraghty, Anthony Comer, Keith Cunniffe 0-1, Aaron Hynes 0-2, Damien Miskell, Shane Mannion, Fionan Keady, Luke Giblin 0-1, Michael Geraghty, Sean Conneally, Barry Curtin 0-1, Thomas Curtin 1-4, Keith Davis. Subs Used : Martin Conneally, Luke Conneally, Barry Conneally and Michael Gibbons. Robert Molloy, Anthony Divilly, Walter Burke.

U14 Boys

Congratulations to our U14 boys who had a 5-3 to 4-5 victory over Oranmore in the League. Well done to all concerned.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Update - w/e 17th April 2011

+ U14 Feile Na Nog

Our U14 boys played in the Feile Na Nog blitz on Saturday last which was hosted by Williamstown. We were victorious in the 1st game beating Williamstown 3-6 to 1-2. In round 2 we had a victory over Dunmore with the final score Glenamaddy 1-14 Dunmore 1-2. Our next opponents were St. Brendans and this game finished with Glenamaddy 3-4 to St. Brendans 0-6 resulting in us qualifying for the semi final where we played a strong Monivea side who had a comfortable victory over us. We thank the management team of Pat Geraghty, Christy Dolan, Michael Heneghan and Des Joyce and a special word of thanks to the players and the parents who supported us on he day. A special thanks to Williamstown for their hospitability.

Our U14 boys play Mountbellew/Moylough on Friday April 22nd in Glenamaddy at 7.

+ U16 boys


Our U16 boys drew with Dunmore in the 3rd round of the league with the score ending at 0-6 each. We play Athenry at home on Tuesday next 26th April.

+ Na Gleannta Fixture.

Good luck to the Na Gleannta minor team who play Kilkerrin/Clonberne this Wednesday in Clonberne at 7, in the North Minor B2 League.

+ Internediate Team.

Our Intermediate Team travelled to Spiddal on Sunday last for the 2nd round of the league. We lost 4-10 to 2-7. Spiddal led 2-7 to 1-5 at half time. At one stage Spiddal were 8 points ahead but we managed to claw back their lead to a single point. This is a great positive aspect that we can build on from this game but our own indiscipline cost us dear!!
We play St. Brendans in the next round.
Team : Barry Curtin 1-1, Noel Fahy, John Keaveney, Patrick Conneally, Luke Conneally, Aidan Hanley, Aaron Hynes 0-2, Aidan Geraghty 0-1, Fionan Keady, Sean Conneally 1-0, /Michael Geraghty, Luke Giblin, Keith Davis, Martin Conneally 0-1, Thomas Curtin 0-2.
Subs: Keith Cunniffe, Anthony Comer, Dereck Miskell, Damien Miskell, Robert Molloy and Michael Gibbons.
We wish a speedy recovery to John Keaveney.

+ Glenamaddy Community School Junior Girls - All Ireland Final

Hard luck to the Glenamaddy Community School Junior Girls who fought gamely against a more skilful Longford side. The girls never lost heart and should be proud of the fact that they represented their school in the best possible manner but were ultimately defeated by the girls of Colaiste Muire Longford

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Weekly Update - 6th April

Our U16 boys drew with Cortoon in the 1st round of the league with the final score 0-12 each. This was a good overall team performance. Team: Cormac Haslam, James Burke, Ross Connolly, Mikie Conneally, Eugene Morgan, Daniel Smith, Jonathan Mannion, Michael Fox 0-7, Lewis Mulherin 0-1, Liam Glynn, Peter T Keaveney, Cathal Hynes, Michael Geary 0-1, Conor Ryan 0-3, Stephen Fox, Subs Liam Glynn, Chris Collins and Liam Burke.

+ U14 Boys

Our U14 boys lost to a stronger Monivea/Abbey team last Friday evening (April 1st with the game ending Monivea/Abbey 4-7 to Glenamaddy 1-4. This was the 1st round of the league. We play Tuam Stars this Friday in Tuam @ 7pm, leaving the square at 6. Your support would really encourage this group of boys.

+ Glory for St Joseph's NS

Congratulations to Glenamaddy N.S who won the Fitzmaurice tournament last week.

+ Glory awaits !!

Congratulations also to Glenamaddy Community School junior girls who secured their place in the All Ireland final by beating Mallow, Co.Cork 1-10 to 1-8. Well done to all concerned.

+ Lotto reminder

Annual lotto ticket are now on sale from any GAA committee member for €90 (this represents a substantial saving on the weekly ticket, yet ensures you are included for EVERY draw) arrangements can be made to pay for the tickets in instalments. Lotto representatives for April are Liam O’Brien, Padraic Molloy and Michael Heneghan.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Weekly Update - 30th March

*Glenamaddy v Monivea/Abbey

Our Intermediate Team lost out to Monivea/Abbey in the 1st round of the league on Saturday afternoon 25th March. We played against the breeze in the 1st half and Monivea Abbey took advantage to lead 0-6 to 0-4 at half time. Monivea Abbey started much stronger in the 2nd half and quickly added 4 more points to their tally. Glenamaddy failed to recover from this early setback and the game ended with a final score of Monivea/Abbey 1-11 Glenamaddy 0-8. The next league game is against Spiddal on April 16th.

Team: Damien Miskell, Noel Fahy, John Keaveney, Patrick Conneally, Anthony Comer, Aidan Hanley0-1, Aaron Hynes0-1, Shane Mannion 0-1, Keith Davis, Barry Curtin 0-2, Keith Cunniffe 0-1, Sean Conneally, Luke Giblin, Robert Molloy, Subs Used: Michael Geraghty 0-1, Fionan Keady 0-1, Luke Conneally, Michael Gibbons, Anthony Divilly.

*U14 boys

Our U14 boys play Monivea/Abbey on Friday next April 1st in Glenamaddy in the 1st round of the league.

*Lotto.

Representatives for April are Liam O’Brien, Padraic Molloy and Michael Heneghan.
Annual lotto ticket which are now on sale from any of the GAA committee member for €90, arrangements can be made to pay for the tickets in instalments “a nice Mother’s Day gift”.

*Scrap Metal

We are continuing to collect scrap metal as a means of fundraising for the club, we would be very grateful if all our parishioners could have a look around their yards/sheds and any scrap metal e.g cars, machinery, metal, etc collection can be arranged by contacting Mary Davis 087 9767838 or Kevin Duffy 087 2422091. Closing date for collection is April 2nd.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

News - March 22nd

* St Patrick's Day 2011
A special thanks to all who took part in the St. Patrick’s Day Mass and to Fr. Mooney and Christina for their help.

* Community Lotto
Congratulations to Mary Fahy, Knockmaskahill who won the €11,000 community lotto on Wednesday 16th March. Mary’s numbers were on an annual lotto ticket which are now on sale from any of the GAA committee members for €90; arrangements can be made to pay for the tickets in instalments “a nice Mother’s Day gift”!

* A date for your diaries
Na Gleannta minor team play Cortoon Shamrocks on March 30th at Brownesgrove at 6:45 pm

* Scrap Metal
Final appeal for scrap collection please contact Kevin 0872422091 or Mary 0879767838 - please make a final effort to seek out any scrap; have a good spring clean of the yard and help the club at the same time!

Glenamaddy Intermediates v. Monivea

Best of luck to our Intermediate Team who play Monivea/Abbey on Saturday March 26th at 5pm, at the Glenamaddy ground, in the first round of the league (Referee T Keating).
Your support will be greatly appreciated!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

News Roundup - March 15th.

1) Glenamaddy Gents and ladies GAA will take part in the St. Patrick’s Day Mass celebration and would like to take this opportunity to wish all our players, families and supporters a very happy St. Patrick’s Day.

2) Our U16 boys play St. Croans this Wednesday evening (16th March) in a challenge game at the Glenamaddy pitch at 8pm.

3) An understrength Na Gleannta minor team were beaten by Caherlistrane in the 1st round of the league on Sunday last.

4) We are continuing to collect scrap metal as a means of fundraising for the club. We would be very grateful if all our parishioners could have a look around their yards/sheds and collection of any scrap metal e.g cars, machinery, metal, etc. can be arranged by contacting:-

Mary Davis 087 9767838 or Kevin Duffy 087 2422091.

Closing date for collection is April 2nd.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Intermediate Football Championship - Draw

We have been drawn with Athenry, Williamstown, and Menlough in our group:-

Round 1 will be played on May 14th/15th,
Round 2 will be played on May 28th/29th,
Round 3 will be played on July 2nd/3rd.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

2011 Membership due!!

Would all existing and new members please note that membership is now due for all club members and players.
Membership can be paid to Alphy O’Brien or any club officer as soon as possible, the rates are as follows:-
Adult players €25 plus €25 insurance.
Juvenile and third level students €1.
Non playing adults €25.
Family membership as follows:- 2 adults and 2 children U16 €50.
2 adults and 3 children U16 €60.
and 2 adults and 4 children €65.

It would be much appreciated if these fees could be paid as soon as possible as they form a major part of our income.
Don't forget you don't have to be a player to be a member, so why not join and show your support in helping to promote football in Glenamaddy and ensure the continuance of the best facilities in Galway!!

Na Gleannta U21s 0 - 9 v. Williamstown 2 - 14 ... 12th February 2011

An under strength Na Gleannta side lost out to Williamstown in the U21 shield on Saturday afternoon last in Williamstown. Williamstown led 1-9 to 0-3 at half time having played with benefit of a strong breeze on their backs.
In the 2nd half Na Gleannta worked hard but were unable to overcome the lead Williamstown had built up, and the game finished with a final score of Williamstown 2-14 Na Gleannta 0-9.
Keith Davis worked hard for Na Gleannta scoring 7pts, with Padraig Ward, Michael Gibbons and Fergal Dowd giving good performances also. We wish Williamstown well in the remainder of the competition and thank Aidan Geraghty, Cathal Dowd, Enda Kilcommins and David Burke for their commitment to this group of players.
Team : Tommy Curley 0-1, Jason Kelly, Peter Lohan, Paddy Kelly, Sean Donoghue, Padraig Ward, Michael Gibbons, Patrick Conneally, Luke Conneally, Gerard Nolan 0-1, Fergal Dowd, Ben Conneally, Niall Miskell, Keith Davis 0-7, Mark Conneally.
Subs: Kenneth Keaveney and Nigel Fahy.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Scrap Metal Fundraising Collection

The club is undertaking a Scrap Metal Fundraising Collection.

WHEN : Fri 11th & Sat 12th February.
WHERE : Glenamaddy GAA Sports ground.
PLEASE BRING: scrap cars, old machinery, scrap steel, copper, brass, stainless steel, aluminium, scaffolding, scrap electric cables, lead, lead acid batteries, electric motors, old radiators, old steel barrels and old steel gates etc.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING : FRIDGES, TELEVISIONS, MICROWAVES, TIMBER, TYRES etc,

METAL ONLY!

COLLECTION: can also be arranged by phone or text to Kevin 087 2422091 / Mary 087 9767838 or email secretary.glenamaddy.galway@gaa.ie.

If you have any queries please contact Kevin or Mary. Thanking you in advance for your support

Na Gleannta U21 v St Gabriels

Na Gleannta U21 1 - 8 St Gabriels 3 - 8

Na Gleannta U21 bowed out of the 1st round of the Super Valu North U21 Championship when they were beaten by St. Gabriel’s last Saturday 5th February at The Glenamaddy Ground; the game finishing St Gabriels 3-8 to Na Gleannta 1-8.
This was a hard fought game with both teams having periods of domination. St. Gabriel’s led 2-5 to 1-4 at half time with Na Gleannta’s goal coming from Dean O’Rourke and the 4 points from Keith Davis. In the 2nd half St. Gabriel’s took firm control of the game when they scored a third goal and this left Na Gleannta struggling in many areas throughout the pitch. The game was now over as a contest. Na Gleannta scored 4 more points 1 from Fergal Dowd and the other 3 from Keith Davis. Thanks to the management team of Aidan Geraghty, Cathal Dowd, Enda Kilcommins and David Burke and to all who supported the team on the day.
Team : Tommy Curley, Edward Cuddy, Sam McCaul, Jason Kelly, Padraic Ward, Peter Lohan, Michael Gibbons, Barry Conneely, Patrick Conneally, Keith Davis 0-7, Luke Conneally, Dean O’Rourke 1-0, Gerard Nolan, Niall Miskell, Fergal Dowd 0-1, Subs used : Mark Conneally and Paddy Kelly.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Na Gleannta U21 fixture

Na Gleannta U21s play St Gabriels in the Preliminary round of the Super Valu North U21 B Championship this coming Saturday, February 5th, at 2 p.m. at the Glenamaddy ground. Please come along and give some rousing support for this must win fixture.

2010 AGM

After being postponed from 18th December, due to bad weather, the 2010 AGM was held at the clubhouse on Saturday 8th January.


Michael Curtin opened the well attended meeting with a prayer for all deceased family, relatives and friends of members who had died during the past 12 months.


Secretary Mary Davis then gave an account of the club's activities throughout the year.  She thanked all under-age management teams and congratulated the U12 boys who won the North Championship, and the U13s who won the North League Final. She also congratulated the U14 team who reached the league and championship semi-finals; the U15s who reached the North Board League final, and the U16s who reached the Shield Final.
Mary went on to congratulate Cathal Hynes who won the Galway Feile Skills Competition and thanked James Burke, Cathal Hynes, Liam Glynn and Peter Thomas Keaveney who attended the U14 Development Squad, and Michael Fox and Cormac Raftery who attended the U16 Development Squad.
Mary included in her report the Minor and U21 panel amalgamation with Glinsk, under the name Na Gleannta, which proved to be a very successful union, enabling players from both clubs to get more match experience within their relevant age groupings.  She thanked Paul Devlin, Stephen Neary, Sean Dowd, Trevor Nolan and Aidan Geraghty for the work which they had put into this group of young players.


Mary's report further noted that the Junior team had to withdraw early from the competition due to being unable to field a team! Also that 2010 had been a difficult year for the Intermediates culminating in their relegation to Intermediate B.  Many would say that they had been unfortunate in losing 4 games by a single point, but throughout the season the panel had suffered from the loss of several players through injury.  Mary thanked the management team of Pat Connolly, Aidan Burke and Paul Devlin for their commitment to this team, and also the physios, Ruth Costello and Brid Connolly.
A special thanks was made to all players, supporters and managements teams for their level of discipline throughout the year.  Further thanks were made to the pitch committee for their continued good work on the pitch which helped to ensure that it was maintained to a high standard throughout the year, and also to Kenneth Davis and Declan McDermott for their work both on the pitch and the surrounding grounds.


Mary thanked Glenman Construction Corporation, the club's main sponsor, for their financial assistance and support over the last number of years, and wished Michael Conneally and family every success in 2011.


The secretary extended her gratitude to Fr. Mooney, Solas Magazine, and The Tuam Herald for kindly publishing club notes throughout the year.


Mary concluded her report by thanking all club members and officers that she had worked with, and also all who had helped her during the year, and wished all players, supporters, friends and associates a very successful 2011.


Kevin Duffy, Treasurer, then went on to present a detailed balance sheet and he spoke of the ongoing costs of running the club.  Kevin stressed that for 2011 it would be necessary to make attempts to reduce all spending within the club wherever possible.  The huge annual cost of electricity must be reduced and this will involve close monitoring of the usage of the floodlights at the pitch by all who avail of the facilities.
Kevin thanked all who rented hoarding on the pitch in 2010, and he also thanked those who support and promote the weekly Lotto, and asked for the continued support of all for this invaluable source of income in the future.


In his address, club Chairman Michael Curtin thanked all members and players for their commitment to the club.  He thanked Glenman Corporation for their sponsorship, and all who have sponsored various items throughout the year.  He also thanked the pitch committee for their continued work, and also the local schools, the Lotto supporters, and all who helped in various ways throughout the year.  Also his fellow officers for their support and commitment. Michael thanked all who helped in any way throughout the year, which included linesmen, umpires, coaches, managers, players, supporters, members and to all who helped make the fundraising "Night at the Dogs" such a success.  Michael felt that the club was indeed struggling for numbers in certain areas but that the number of young players at different age groups throughout the club was encouraging.  The issue of numbers and lack of same in certain areas was debated and it was agreed that much more discussion would need to take place in the coming year.


The election of officers then took place:-


Patron                                             Fr. Paddy Mooney
President                                         Seamus Walsh
Vice Presidents                                Padraic Keady, Mattie Potter and Pat Glavey
Chairman                                         Michael Curtin
Vice Chairman                                 Aidan Geraghty
Secretary                                        Mary Davis
Assistant Secretary                           David Burke
Treasurer                                        Kevin Duffy
Asst Treasurer and Registrar              Alphy O'Brien
PRO                                                Mary Davis & Rynn Kemp
Delegate to County Board                 Michael Curtin & Mary Davis
Delegate to North Board GPC            Padraic Keady
Delegate to Peile na Nog                  Paddy Conneally
Youth Officer                                  Paddy Conneally
Coaching Officer                             Patricia Keady
Substance Abuse Officer                   John Quinn
Maintain Web Site                            Rynn Kemp


Michael Curtin thanked all who atended the meeting and called upon Seamus Walsh to close the meeting with a prayer.  This concluded the business of the meeting.

Monday, January 24, 2011

NEW WEB SITE - AN APOLOGY

Just an apology!


Due to some technical problems (now resolved), if you tried to visit our new website (address on post below) over the weekend you may not have been able to view it properly.  Hopefully this is now sorted and the site should be able to be viewed OK now.


Don't forget your suggestions will be most welcomed.


Good luck!

Saturday, January 22, 2011

New web site!!

Finally we have got our new website off the ground!!


This blog will continue with ongoing news and match reports, etc. with the website being used as a more permanent vehicle to promote GAA in Glenamaddy.


At present the website is a "work in progress," and any comments, suggestions or ideas for further development would be most appreciated.  There is a link to enable e-mail suggestions on the home page of the site which can be viewed at:-


We hope you will enjoy our new site; please tell others if you do, and us if you don't, or there are any omissions/errors or ideas you would like to see incorporated!!

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Happy Christmas

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Happy Christmas to all our readers worldwide from all the players and officials of Glenamaddy GAA Club, and we wish you and health, wealth and happiness in 2011.

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Friday, December 3, 2010

No play today!!

A couple of photos to show you the GAA pitch under a blanket of snow - seems a long time since those warm spring days!