Derrylaughan Kevin Barry's club notes

October 16, 2019

Comhghairdeas to our very own Colleges All-Star Emma Donnelly! The Ulster Colleges Camogie Association has conferred the highest honour of All Star on two Academy Camogie players - Emma Donnelly and Reagan Fay (Eglish). Maith sibh girls! Maith sibh also to our U16 Camogs who beat Naomh Padraig in the semi-final game of the Anne Jordon Memorial Plate 7-04 to 2-02 to progress to the Final V Na Lochra on sat 19th Feb at 2pm Venue TBC.

The penultimate League Football match V Eglish is at the Shore on Sun 20th Oct, Reserves 2.15pm and Seniors 3.45pm with the last game of the League V Omagh at the same times away on Sun 27th Oct. Maith sibh to all involved in the Gerard Quinn Cup last weekend. The U13s are scheduled to play Clonoe in the U13 League away on Sun 20th Oct followed by Edendork at home on Sat 26th Oct both at 11.30am. Winter training for all Children in P4, P5, P6 & P7 as of September 2019 is each Sat at the Shore 10.30 - 11.30. Maith sibh to our very own Caitlin Mc Court who represented the club in singing Amhrán na bhFiann and young Shane Taggart who played in the half-time game at Healy Park Omagh for the Tyrone County Final last weekend. Please see Social Media for further info and pics.

To mark the clubs 75th anniversary and 100 years of Kevin Barry’s death there are a number of events being planned throughout the next year. One such event is the DKB New York/Philadelphia Trip July 2020. Initial plan is to fly on Fri 10th July and home Mon 20th July 2020. We will have 2 friendly games arranged, the first on Sun 12th July V New York at Gaelic Park in the Bronx and the second V Philadelphia Kevin Barry’s on Sat 18th July with a night out with the opposing teams after each game. All ages are welcome and we would like as many footballers as possible for the matches. Anybody who is interested in going please get in touch with Gerard McAliskey +447716292712, James Kennedy +447748724420 or Phillip McCourt +447894402744. Deposits need to be in by Sat 19th Oct and please indicate intention in Club Info WhatsApp Group with a ‘Thumbs up!’ Go raibh maith agaibh.

Tir Eoghain GAA Health and Wellbeing Committee are organising their annual trip to Croke Park for senior gaels on Sat 26th October 2019. You will enjoy a full guided tour of the Stadium, a short film on the history of Croke Park and some of the great matches played there. This will be followed by lunch and then some time to enjoy the Croke Park Museum before making the journey home. Transport will be provided from Dungannon - Donnelly Motors, Moy Road departing 9.45am – please contact our Club Health and Wellbeing Officer Orlaith on 07880224045 asap if you are interested in attending.

Club Merchandise - please contact Sinead Donaghy on +447708772982. Lotto results 13th Oct 06, 07, 14, 16 – winner G Coyle Bridge Bar Ballinderry. Jackpot now at £700. Lotto is available online at www.klubfunder.com/clubs/derrylaughan_gac (underscore not space). The minimum purchase is £5 – this can be used to purchase 5 weeks worth of 1 line or 5 lines in 1 week. There is also a quick pick (lucky dip) option!

 

Sympathies are extended to the McGrath family circle on the passing of Alice McGrath (nee Coogan, Brantry) Derrylaughan Avenue wife of the late Eugene RIP. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

 

Anyone interested in borrowing any equipment/resources from the club please contact Petsie Kennedy +447801933381. The Shamrock Running Club is now up and running – Training every Mon and Wed 7.15-8.15pm - for further information email [email protected] or contact Brendan Quinn 07784516133. Pilates on Tues in the Washingbay Centre at 7.30pm, contact Bronagh on +447703594967. Circuits for Males over 40’s at 8pm every Wed in the Washingbay Centre. A large number of items of sports clothing and gear are available from Lost Property – please contact Gerry Taggart or any member of the Committee to collect.

 

Please visit us on Twitter Kevin Barrys @DerrylaughanGAC and on Facebook Derrylaughan Kevin Barrys GAC for daily updates on all aspects of club life. Please forward daily any information for Facebook and Twitter and club notes should be with the PRO by 10am each Monday. 


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