Na Gleannta U21 results.

Na Gleannta 1 - 8     Caltra 2 - 6


Friday evening (Jan 29th) saw Na Gleannta's first game, against Caltra under lights at Glenamaddy's ground.

A close fought game lost only when Na Gleannta seemed to lose concentration in the middle third of the game.   Changing round at 5 points down Caltra soon extended their lead in the opening minutes of the second half. This led to a spirited fight back which saw Na Gleannta come so close to winning their first game.  A very encouraging beginning for Na Gleannta saw them lose, by a single point, a game they could so easily have won.

Na Gleannta happy to see the Caltra goalkeeper beaten and the ball hit the back of the net at last.

Caltra under pressure again during the second half.

Na Gleannta 0 - 8   Cortoon Shamrocks 1 - 8



Sunday (Jan 31st)  saw Na Gleannta's second game in the space of less than 48 hours as they took on Cortoon Shamrocks, this time at Glinsk's ground.  
A good, tough game ensued with a tiring Na Gleannta side missing out by just 3 points.  
A busy weekend then for the Na Gleannta boys, but they can go about their business tomorrow with pride having seen a successful start underway to the Na Gleannta trial.


The next game should be on Friday evening - opposition/ venue to be announced.   

Na Gleannta U21 v Caltra

Na Gleannta U21s payed their first game this evening kicking off soon after 8 pm.  A cold, rainy evening ended with Caltra just shading it by 1 point.


The photo shows Na Gleannta's first ever competitive point being scored.  Full report to follow.

  

Weekly Lottery results - Wednesday 27th January

Again no winner of the jackpot this week.  Numbers drawn were 7, 12, 15, 19.  Five people matched 3 numbers. Jackpot carries over to next week when it will be €5400.


A reminder:-


Lottery reps for February are, Gerry Haslam, Pat Connolly and Alphy O'Brien.

Sponsorship hoardings

Much hard work has been going on to erect sponsors' hoardings ready for the new season.

Could your hoarding fill the gap??

Why not consider a hoarding yourself??  Contact any committee member or post a comment by clicking on the "comment" box at the bottom of this article and we will contact you with options for sponsorship.

Help Glenamaddy GAA grow  and help your business grow.

General Meeting - Monday 1st Feb

Dear Member,

A general meeting of the club will take place at the clubhouse on Monday 1st February at 8:30 pm.

Agenda:-

1. Minutes of last meeting
2. Matters arising
3. Ratification of team managers
4. Hoardings
5. Lotto
6. Membership
7. AOB

Everybody welcome - your support is appreciated,

Regards

Mary Davis

Secretary

History in the making!!

Against a background of concern over lack of opportunities for under-age players it was agreed that an approach be made to a neighbouring club with a view to combining under age groups i.e. minor and U-21s.  As a result of these discussions Glinsk was approached and after several meetings involving committees of both Glenamaddy and Glinsk clubs it was resolved that Galway County Board would be consulted. Approval was given for a trial merger of the two clubs at U-21 and Minors only.  Further meetings between the two clubs led to an agreement that these teams would compete under the name of Na Gleannta and would wear the colours of orange and white. 

Acting Chairperson for Na Gleannta is Martin Hurley and Secretary Mary Davis. Paul Devlin,Trevor Dolan, Stephen Neary and Sean Dowd are the management team for both age group teams. 


The pictures show Na Gleannta at one of their very first training sessions this morning in Glinsk.  It was very encouraging to see over 20 lads turn up on a cold (-1.5c) foggy morning and show such enthusiasm.  Well done to everybody for getting this historic merger to the point of fruition.

The next training session takes place on Tuesday evening at Glenamaddy at 8 p.m. 


Two games have been arranged :-

• Friday evening January 29th at 8 pm v. Caltra

• Sunday morning January 31st. v. Kilkerrin/Clonberne

Get along if you can to support the lads and witness this exciting development in the club's history. 

Weekly Lottery Draw

Last night's draw, for €5000, was not won - numbers drawn were :- 1, 7, 25, and 28.  Quite a few matched 3 numbers so the jackpot carries over to next week when it will be €5200.  That's nearly enough for a new car with the scrappage scheme!!

Don't forget - BE IN IT TO WIN IT - buy your envelope now from shops in the town or committee members.

GOOD LUCK

Glenamaddy GAA in the sun

I've just spent an enjoyable couple of hours up at the GAA ground this morning - and what a beautiful morning it is.  Bright and warm - the grounds look great - everything neat and tidy and a credit to Glenamaddy.


What a contrast to the snow and cold of only 10 days ago - perhaps it signals an optimistic future for our teams this season!!

WEEKLY LOTTERY DRAW WINNER

Last week (Wednesday 13th January) finally saw the lottery jackpot won.  Congratulations to Coman Keaveny who scooped €16600 - what a great way to start 2010!!

The new jackpot kicks off with €5000 up for grabs tonight, so support your community clubs "Be in it to win it!!"

Contact any committee member for details.

Support Your GAA Club - by simply topping up your phone

To all our readers, 


We wanted you to know about a fantastic way  to help raise money for Glenamaddy GAA without it costing you anything!!  Vodafone are operating a Support Your GAA Club Programme which if you join will pay 5% of your pay monthly bill (or any top up) and donate it directly to us.


If you are already a Vodafone Ireland customer you can sign up by following the link at the foot of this information.  It's quick, hassle-free and you'll be helping Glenamaddy GAA everytime you you talk or text.  


Remember the more people who join this programme the more Vodafone will donate to Glenamaddy GAA.  (If 100 people joined and each had an annual bill of €100 that would result in donations totalling €500 at no cost - and how many of us wish our annual mobile phone bill was only €100!!)  If you are not a Vodafone customer you can still help by considering switching then simply freetext GAA to 50308 to get details.


Please consider doing this - it literally takes only about 30 seconds to register online at www.supportyourgaaclub.ie  What an easy way to support your club financially!!


Thanks for your support - let's see if we can get well in excess of that hypothetical €500 mentioned above.

Happy Christmas to all our readers.

Have a great Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

From all club officials and players.

Medal Awards - U12 & U14 Boys

U12 and U14 boys were presented with their medals on Sunday last 20^th Dec in the Community Centre. The U12 medals were presented by our patron Fr. Paddy Mooney and the U14 medals were presented by our president Seamus Walsh. Thanks to all who helped to prepare the hall, serve the food and for clearing up afterwards. The food was supplied by Martina Heneghan Supervalu.
Thanks to Paddy and Mary Petit for their continued help on all of these occasions.
Well done to all concerned.



REMINDERS!!

• On 27^th Dec  at 4.30pm a Gents v Ladies football game with all money raised going to Ability West. Please support.
• Wondering what to buy for Christmas?  Why not purchase an annual lotto ticket. Tickets cost €90 for the year but can be paid in instalments. Please contact Kevin Duffy or any club officer for more details.

Best wishes to all our club players, members and supporters and their families for a happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year.

Weekly Lotto draw - Wednesday 16th December

Last night's Lotto draw saw no winner of the €15000 jackpot; the jackpot carrying over to €16000 for next week's final pre-Christmas draw - what a great way to celebrate Christmas that would be !!


Numbers drawn this week were 1, 3, 14, and 23 with Mary McDermott, Brendan O'Shea and Michael Rattigan matching 3 numbers.

Stuck for a Christmas present idea?

Why not treat your nearest and dearest to an annual Lotto ticket and be guaranteed a chance in every draw for 2010.  Only €90 for the year. Contact any club officer to buy your ticket, and support GAA in Glenamaddy (arrangements can be made with your ticket seller to pay by instalments if you are unable to pay the full amount - ask for details)


Good Luck!!

Lotto Rota for 2010

Pitch Committee and Finance Committee

Pitch Committee - 2010                                                             Finance Committee - 2010
Joe Conneally                                                                            Joe Cunniffe
Aidan Burke                                                                              Kevin Duffy
Kevin Duffy                                                                              Padraig Molloy
Mattie Potter                                                                              Alphy O'Brien
Kenneth Davis                                                                          Michael Curtin

Dates for your diary

Sunday December 20th  -  U12 and U14 boys medal presentations at 6pm in The Community Centre.  All are welcome.


Sunday December 27th  -  at 4:30 pm,  Gents v. Ladies football match raising funds for Ability West.  Please support!!

Membership 2010

Club membership can be paid to Alphie O'Brien or any club officer as soon as possible.


Fees as follows:-


Adult players   -   €25, plus €25 insurance.
Juvenile and third level €10
Non-playing adults   -   €25
Family memberships as follows:-   2 adults and 2 children U16   -   €50
                                                              2 adults and 3 children U16   -   €60
                                                              2 adults and 4 children U16   -   €65 

AGM - Sunday 13th December 2009

The club's AGM was held on Sunday 13th December in the clubhouse.  The chairperson, Michael Curtin, opened the meeting with a prayer for all those who had suffered bereavement during the year.


The secretary, Mary Davis, provided a review of the club's activities for 2009, and congratulated the U14 team who were successful in the feile, league and championship competitions. She also thanked all those who helped make the 125 year celebration of the GAA such a success. She also thanked those who took part in the Gary Keaveney memorial held in August.

Mary thanked Glenman Corporation, the club's main sponsor, for their continued support and wished them every success in 2010.  In her report Mary also thanked all players and members for their commitment to the club, and for their continued support.  She concluded by thanking her fellow officers for their help and support in 2009.


The treasurer, Kevin Costello, presented a detailed balance sheet.  Kevin thanked all those who support and promote the weekly lotto, and all who buy yearly tickets.  He thanked his fellow officers for their help and support throughout the year.  Kevin informed the meeting that he did not seek re-election.


In his address chairman Michael Curtin thanked Kevin Costello for the great work that he had done throughout the last number of years, with the club and for all the fundraising that he had undertaken.  Michael 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 during the course of the year.  He also thanked, the pitch committee for their continued work, local schools, lotto supporters and all who help in various ways throughout the year.  Michael thanked Stephen Duane for his work during the past year and welcomed Kenneth Davis who is now working the pitch.  Michael thanked his fellow officers for their efforts in the past year and said that Glenamaddy had a club that they could be proud of.


Election of officers then took place and the following were duly elected:-


Patron:                                   Fr Paddy Mooney
President:                               Seamus Walsh
Vice President:                         Padraic Keady
Chairman:                              Michael Curtin
Vice Chairman:                        Paul Devlin 
Secretary:                              Mary Davis 
Asst. Secretary:                       Aidan Burke 
Treasurer:                              Kevin Duffy
Asst Treasurer and Registrar:    Alphie O'Brien
PRO:                                     Mary Davis
Delegate to County Board:        Michael Curtin
Delegate to North Board GPC:    Padraic Keady
Delegate to Peile na nOg:          Paddy Conneally
Youth Officer:                          Paddy Conneally
Coaching Officer:                     Patricia Keady
Substance Abuse:                    John Quinn
Rynn Kemp to set up and maintain club web page.


Michael Curtin thanked all who attended the meeting and called upon Fr Mooney to close the meeting with a prayer.  This concluded the business of the meeting.