Website
To keep up to date with all the latest news, fixtures and results from our club, check out our website: http://kildangan.kildare.gaa.ie
Club Membership
Membership for 2016 is now due. Members will receive a FREE car sticker with each membership. All members are entitled to take an active part in the running of the club, and those over 18 on the January 1st are entitled to vote at the AGM. Adult members are also entitled entry in a draw for football or hurling All-Ireland final tickets. The membership costs for 2016 are as follows:
Adult-Playing: €60
Adult-Non Playing: €35
First Child: €30
Second Child €20 (Total €50)
Third Child €15 (Total €65)
Family Membership: €100 - (Two Adults and any number of children in the same household)
These fees are vital to the club because they cover registration, insurance, referee fees, entry fees to championships and leagues and facilities maintenance. Please contact Maureen Fitzgerald on 087 2286416 if you are interested in becoming a member.
Race Night
We are holding a race night on Saturday, 5th March in the Cross Keys at 8.30pm. There will be a tote in operation on the night with bets €2 each. The owner of the winning horse in each race stands to win €40. The first race is at 8.30pm with a full race card. You can buy a horse for €20 from any senior player or committee member, or sponsor a race. A great night is promised!
Senior Football
Pre-season tournaments are just about to throw-in and Kildangan have been drawn in Group C of the Dowling Cup. A home game against Milltown is up first in round one on Saturday, 13th February in More O'Ferrall Park. We have a bye in round two, before travelling to Caragh for round three on Saturday, 27th February.
Training for our senior team takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm. If you are interested in playing Gaelic football for Kildangan in 2016, feel free to come to a training session.
Statistics
As Gaelic football is a game where numbers are key to winning or losing, we are looking for someone to take statistics for our senior team; a vital role in the progress of any team. Please contact John Scanlon on 087-2625246 for more information.
Abbey Rangers
Our minors have been drawn in Division 4 South of the league alongside Rheban, Ellistown, Castledermot, Nurney, Grangenolvan and Castlemitchell. The Rangers face Rheban away in opening fixture on Sunday. See our website for more details.