Club Notes 17/12/12

With the shadows falling on the playing fields for another year, it is time to reflect on the year just passed and make plans for the new playing year of 2013. Foundations are being laid for the latter already: next years’ Under-21 and Junior panels have commenced winter training. As for the former, medals hard-won on the field of play are due reward for some great displays, and are a tangible reminder of how success can be attained through hard work, dedication and teamwork.

Our annual quiz will be held on Thursday December 27^th in the Leap Inn at 8.30 p.m. On the night medals won by our championship-winning Junior C panel will be presented, and presentations to Player of the Year and Club Person of the Year will also be made. All are welcome and a great night is assured.

The club has recently joined Facebook and Twitter. Our Facebook address is www.facebook.com/KilmacabeaGaaClub (please ‘like’ us!) and our Twitter address is https://twitter.com/KilmacabeaGAA (please ‘follow’ us), or contact us directly @KilmacabeaGAA

The latter account is particularly useful for those wishing to keep up-to-date with match scores and news, so it is worth following.

The club would like to wish all our players, mentors, officers and supporters a very Happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year.   

Club Notes 3/12/12

Kilmacabea GAA held its Annual General Meeting on Friday 30^th November at The GAA Pavilion at 8pm. A large enthuastic crowd was welcomed by chairman William Williamson. He thanked all club officers and members for their efforts throughout the year and especially Treasurer Pat O Callaghan who stepped down from his position after 25 years of service. The chairman also added special words of congratulations to the U13 and Junior C footballers who won their respective championships and also to the Minor footballers who won their section of the league. He thanked the Finance Committee for their huge effort in reviving a Festival in the parish and thanked all those for making it a huge success, the adjoining landowners James Crowley and Brian Sheahan for the use of their land for the hosting of large games. Martin Collins, Kilmacabea was congratulated for his success with the various Cork underage development squads and also the other members of the club who were involved in various Carbery and Cork teams throughout the year. He finished by remembering all those club members who have lost loved one’s throughout the year.

Secretary Donal O Donovan gave his usual comprehensive report of club activities for the year, most notable of these were the hosting of the Junior A Football Final in September and also the revival of the Community/Club Festival in August. He also thanked Pat O Callaghan for the sterling service that he has given the club as treasurer over the past 25 years and hoped that he would remain involved in the club for many years to come. He also wished all teams and club members the very best wishes for 2013.

Treasurer Pat O Callaghan gave his final financial report as treasurer and reported that the club as a whole was in a good financial state going into the future. He wished his successor all the best in the position and hopes to be involved in club matters for many years to come.

Club Officers 2013

President: Tim O Leary, Vice President: Fr. Pat O Sullivan, Chairman: William Williamson, Vice Chairman/ Registrar: John Collins, Secretary: Donal O Donovan, Assistant Secretary/PRO: Brian O Donovan, Underage Secretary: Derry O Callaghan, Treasurer: Jennifer Sweetnam, Assistant Treasurer: Kay Ronan, Cultural Officer: Sean Breathnach, Child Liaison Officer: Breda O Donovan, Child Protection Officer: Michael Tobin, Insurance Officer: Dan Hourihane, Player Reps: Karl McCarthy, Adrian O Driscoll, Development Officer: John O Sullivan, South West Board Reps: John O Sullivan, Michael O Donovan, Brian O Donovan, Donal O Donovan, County Board Rep and Co Board Underage Rep:  TBC

Team Management 2013

Junior A Football: Kevin O Driscoll, Junior B/C Football: Eoghan Daly and Brian Hayes, U21 Football: Adrian O Driscoll, U18 Football: William Williamson

Club membership has been set at €50 for adults, €20 for students and Underage €10. All new members are welcome. All involved in Underage teams are asked to attended a meeting in the GAA Pavilion on Friday 7^th December at 9pm. Also members are reminded that all nominations for Player, Young Player and Club Person of the year should be given to Donal O Donovan as soon as possible. Club gear is also available; please contact Angela O Donovan for further details.

November Draw Results:

1^st Michael Gore, Glandore   2^nd Mary O Callaghan, Droum  3^rd Tom Ryan, Keamore  4^th O Brien Family, Shreelane, 5^th Nicola and Dec, Glandore 6^th Dan Hourihane, Keamore 7^th Claire O Sullivan, Droum Park

Christmas Draw Results:

1^st Cillian and Danny Crowley   2^nd Toni McDermott, Gallows Hill  3^rd Francie Maguire  4^th Sean Walsh, Leap  5^th Paddy French, Kilmacabea Court,  6^th Helen and Eamonn O Neill, Brulea Galndore, 7^th Eileen O Donovan, Droum House

Spot Prizes:

Niall O Brien, The Hurley Family Kilfadeen, Tony and Therese Cantwell, Donal and Marion O Callaghan, Brendan O Neill, Mike and Ann McCarthy, Donncha Burke, Joe Hernon Rosscarbery, Brian Lawlor and Angela Collins, Ted O Donovan, Eoin O Donovan, Tim and Eileen O Driscoll, Peggy O Driscoll, Christy and Ann McCarthy

Finally, everyone associated with the club would like to wish Michael Crowley a speedy recovery from his current illness.