Galbally GAA were saddened to learn of the death of Mike Henebry last week. He served Galbally GAA in many capacities as a player, officer and team mentor over the years. He was full forward on the Galbally team that won the County Junior Football title in 1968, a proud day for the family. He was one of four Henebry brothers on that team, lining out alongside his brothers Lar, Bill and Tommy (RIP). As his playing career wound down, he began to serve in many roles within the club, taking charge of many underage teams and serving in almost every position in the boardroom. He held the positions of Chairman, Secretary, Vice Chairman, Assistant Secretary, PRO, Registrar, South Board Delegate and County Board Delegate for Galbally GAA and may well have the record for holding more positions within Galbally GAA club than any other individual, perhaps only rivalled by the late Padraig S O'Riain.

 

At various stages he was part of the management team for the Galbally Senior Footballers and Junior Hurlers and for numerous underage teams in hurling and football. He was hugely devoted to underage throughout the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s and was part of the various Bord Na nOg committees. He also acted as Vice Chairman of the South Senior Board for many years. Modern generations might not always be cognisant of those who held positions in previous years, but the record books show that his service to Galbally GAA over a number of decades was second to none, a true club stalwart. In recent years he became a keen supporter of his grandchildren playing for Glenroe at underage level. We express our sympathies to all the family members. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

 

We would like to thank all those who have entered the Limerick GAA Development Draw and hope the next draw this weekend will produce a local winner. Preparations are continuing for the Under 10 blitz on Saturday 12th May. If you are available to assist on the day, please contact any club official or Pat Byrnes on 085-2522345. The Galbally Junior B Footballers are due to commence the 2018 season. Any players interested in playing, please contact Pat Byrnes if you are available for selection. The Under 16 Footballers are provisionally fixed to play Askeaton/Ballysteen/Kilcornan in the Premier Under 16 Football championship on Friday next 4th May in Galbally. Please check locally to confirm fixture. A full list of official Limerick GAA fixtures for all teams is available at the following link https://galballygaa.wordpress.com/fixtures/

 

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