Colmcille GFC Notes
October 20, 2014Congratulations to our Minor team who won the B Championship title on Saturday last. Beating Western Gaels 4:7 to 2:7 in windy conditions in Pearse Park. The lads had built up a good lead at halftime with the aid of the breeze but had to withstand a strong fightback in the second period. They held their composure and secured the win to complete an impressive double with the div 2 league title secured earlier in the year. This was a well deserved win for a panel who have trained hard all year under the stewardship of Mickey Harkin, assisted by Killian Reilly, Noel Farrell and Padraig Murtagh. team: Colm Kilbride, Shane Grat, Aaron Jones, Sean Mulligan, Ciaran McKeon, James Gorman, Enda Macken, Cathal Reilly, Ruairi Harkin, Dylan McCabe, Alan McKeon, Cathal McCabe, Rory Hawkins. Subs: Niall McGee, Daryl Sexton, Philip McKeon, Conor Grant, Ronan Williams, Cathal Macken, Killian Reilly, Colin Farley, Paul Farley.
Halloween Fancy Dress Party: Colmcille Ladies Gaelic Football Club are holding a fundraising Fancy Dress party in Murtaghs Lounge Aughnacliffe on Friday 31st October starting at 9pm. Music by Rhythm and Sticks. Prizes for best male and best female fancy dress. A great night's entertainment is guaranteed so pull on your costume, come along and join the fun!
A seminar on health & welfare will take place on Monday Oct 27th at 8pm in St Mels Assembly hall Longford. Registration begins at 7:30pm. The seminar is open to members of the GAA ,but specifically players and coaches of u18,u21 and senior level. Francis black founder of the RISE (recovery in a safe environment) foundation will talk about the impact addiction has on families. John Coyle county Physio will talk about alcohol abuse. John will speak about his own experience and alcohol abuse in the GAA. Oisin McConville former Armagh gaa star will speak on gambling. He talk about his own experience and gambling in GAA. Michael Quinn County Player Longford GAA and Emmet óg clubman will speak on player issues and resources available for players. Bernie Carroll from Midland Living links will give an outline on services provided. Midlands Links is an outreach support service which provides practical information, support and most importantly the listening ear to those who have experienced a loss to suicide. The provision of the service is through volunteers who have trained as facilitators in order to provide such support. It is also hoped that some of the agencies involved in the Longford drugs forum will also be in attendance.
Fixtures: Wed 22/10 U8 Blitz Mostrim Sports Hall 7:45, Sat 25/10 Juvenile A Championship Shield Granard/Ballymore v Colmcille 2:15pm Pearse Park, U21 Championship Longford Slashers v Colmcille 7pm Michael Fay Park. The Parish League continues next Sunday at 12pm in McGee park with the final group games before the finals on Sunday 2nd Nov.
