Kingscourt Stars club notes

June 20, 2016

Race Night 

The Club will hold a fundraising Race Night in July at  Murtagh's Lounge, with all proceeds going to the Players Fund. Price of a horse is €10 & may be purchased from senior players now, or contact a committee member. Confirmation of date next week! 

Donate Blood 

'It's In Your Blood' is a partnership between the Irish Blood Transfusion Service and the GAA to encourage GAA members and supporters to give blood at local GAA club level. Make an effort to give blood in Kingscourt Community Centre on Mon 27th June from 4:30 - 8pm, & please bring a friend. 

Féile Girls!  

Kingscourt ladies 'Healthy Club' family Fun, Run, Jog or Walk that took place last Friday was a great success & we wish all the U14 girls, management & parents the best of luck in Kerry.  

 Ulster Semi Final  

Late goal secures a Tyrone/Cavan replay on Sunday July 3rd in Clones. Tickets available in SuperValu, Centra or online. 

Retirement. 

We wish committee member David Burke many years of health & happiness on his retirement as Garda Sergeant. Offaly native, David, has completed 30 years of service most of which was spent in Kingscourt. 

Cavan Ladies 

Congratulations to the Cavan ladies senior team who beat Donegal to qualify for the Ulster final. Special mention to Kingscourt Stars Amy Rooney who made her senior championship debut. Result Cavan 1:09 Donegal 1:08 

Defibrillator/CPR Training   

Bailieborough Red Cross has been appointed to provide a training course in Defib/CPR for the club. This will involve a once off workshop for 4 hours that will cover all aspects of chain of survival, resuscitation & post resuscitation care. The course comes with excellent recommendations that is sure to instill confidence in all participants.  It is vital that representatives from every age group receive this training. Please forward names asap to any committee member or contact Club Chairman, Phil Smith.    

Summer Cúl Camps    

You can sign-up your child for the 2016 Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps NOW! Kingscourt Camp is on 11th-15th July & includes football, hurling, camogie & rounders. Cost of 1st child is €55 with family discounts. Contact Keith Greene at 087 9366466 or go to www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie    

New Website   

The new Kingscourt Stars website is almost ready to go live. It is hoped to have a launch in conjunction with the fundraising Race Night for the players fund!  

Kingscourt Ladies    

Ladies training continues on Wednesday & Friday at 7.15pm. Training for U14 and U16 girls Monday & Thursday at 6.45pm on the pitch. Girls U12 training for all girls born 2004/2005 Fridays 8pm-9pm community center. All welcome!    

Lotto    

Lotto held Sunday in Wishing Well. Lotto results; No's drawn 8; 26; 27; 28. One match 3 gets €300 Peadar McCabe c/o Freemans.  Next weeks draw in Gartlan's Pub,  Jackpot €12,000. We take this opportunity to wish Padraig, Sheila & the Smith family the very best of luck & success with the newly renovated Gartlans!  

Minors    

Kingscourt minor training Wednesday June 22nd at 8pm in preparation for the championship! Full attendance please!  

Seniors    

Senior league Div 1 Rd 3 home V Cootehill Sunday June 26th at 2pm. Reserve ACFL Rd 8 Kingscourt 0-14   Castlerahan 1-12. Reserve ACFL away V Lacken Tuesday June 21st at 8pm. Reserve ACFL home V Cúchulainns Friday June 24th 8.15pm  

U16s 

Training every Sunday morning at 10am with championship ahead in July after exams.   

Juveniles    

U14 training on Mondays & Thursdays at 7.30pm at pitch.  U12 training on Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm. U8 training Saturdays 12pm-1pm. €2 per child. All players remember to have a gum shield!    

Any parent/ guardian willing to assist with coaching juvenile teams, both boys & girls, please contact any club member. Training will be available for all who are interested.    

Hurling   

 Under 6/8/10; Kingscourt group; training returns Thursday 7th July. Bailieborough group U6/8/10; will return Friday 8th July. For all U8/10 information contact Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280. Under 12/14/16/18; Training for all ages from Under 12 to Under 18 on Wednesday 7pm at Bailieborough GAA grounds St.Annes Park. For all U12-U18 information contact Kathryn O'Flynn 087 244 1371 Check out our social media; https://www.facebook.com/eastcavangaelshurling/  https://twitter.com/ECG_GAA  

Club News   

 Any news to be included in club notes to be forwarded to [email protected] before 9am on Monday morning. All relevant information greatly appreciated! Also send in any club related photos.    

Social Media    

Like & follow club on Facebook: kingscourt stars gaa, Twitter: Starsgaa1890

 


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