Watty Graham's GAC, Glen Notes
January 26, 2015
Weekly Notes - Monday 26th January 2015
Lotto Numbers: 27, 37 & 46. There was no winner of £1500. Next week's lotto jackpot increases to £2000. Please support the lotto as it is the pivotal fundraiser for your club! Why not download and complete the Standing Order form in the club documents section of website and then you will never miss out?
Under 21's: On Sunday our Under 21's made their first visit to the Creggan grounds for the quarter final of the Ulster Championship, with Scotstown from Co. Monaghan providing the opposition. Glen played against the breeze in the opening period however it didn't prove to be much of a hindrance as Glen stated brightly with Ciaran McFaul opening the scoring with a fine point. Oisin Hegarty then saw his penalty shot go over the bar after Ryan Dougan was upended. Scotstown played their way into the game and soon were on level terms. The teams traded further points before a series of pointed frees by Emmet Bradley left Glen going into the interval leading on a scoreline of 0-06 to 0-04. Glen pushed further ahead after the restart with points from Ciaran McFaul and Emmet Bradley before Ryan Dougan got in on the act when he blasted to the net. Scotstown to their credit staged a revival and reduced the margin to four points. Glen soon regained control and the result was put beyond doubt when Paul Gunning collected a long ball from Conor Glass and coolly lobbed the out coming keeper to the net. Further points came from Conor Convery, Ciaran McFaul, Emmet Bradley and Michael Warnock with the final score coming from Cahair McCabe when he palmed a Conor Glass pass to the net. Final score Glen 3-12 Scotstown 0-07. Glen will now play St John's Belfast in the semi-final. Keep an eye on the club website for confirmation of date and time.
Dinner Dance: Our Dinner Dance will be in the Glen Centre on Saturday 31st January 2015 at 8pm. With the great success achieved in 2014, it should be a great night so mark it in your dairy. Music by 'Big D Entertainments'. Admission £20. Book your tickets from Aine Bradley by Thursday 29th January. Numbers need to be confirmed by this date in order to give to the catering firm.
Last Man Standing: We will be running an online and mobile friendly 'Last Man Standing' competition and is based on seven group games of Division 1 & 2 of the 2015 Gaelic Football NFL. Fixtures may take place on Saturday or Sunday so make sure you check the fixtures each week. Semi-finals and Finals are not included. The competition website can be easily accessed via a mobile phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, etc. The prize for the 'Last Man Standing' is £500. The entry fee is £10 and this must be paid before 12 noon on Saturday 31st January. (Anyone who has registered on the site but has not paid before this deadline will automatically be removed from the competition). Pay via debit or credit card using PayPal (click the 'donate' option) or pay £10 cash to a member of the organising committee: Conor Molloy, John McCamley, Conall McKee, Stephen Convery or Ben McGuckin.
Table Quiz: There will be a fundraising table quiz in the Glen Centre on Friday 6th February at 8pm. Light supper will be provided at the interval. Please show your support.
Scór na nÓg: Anyone who is interested in obtaining tickets for the All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals on Saturday 14th February should contact Louise Strathern on 07756400317. Cost €20 each.
Scór Sinsear: Scór Sinsear is fast approaching. Any member who is interested in taking part in any of the various disciplines, should contact Cultural Officer Louise Strathern on 07756400317.
Watty Ball Drop: Please return all tickets (both sold & unsold) along with monies to your ticket co-ordinator immediately or alternatively leave them in the Glen Centre on Monday 26th between 6.30pm - 7.30pm. This is last chance for returns. The draw will take place on Saturday 31th January and will be announced at the dinner dance.
Annual Mass & Underage Presentation: The annual Club Mass and underage presentation will take place on Wednesday 11th February. Mass will be in St Mary's Church and the presentation will take place afterwards in the Glen Centre. Please wear club colours. Further details to follow.
Ladies Football AGM: The ladies football held their AGM on Thursday evening and were delighted to see a large number of new faces on board for the new season. The new committee for 2015 is as follows: Chairperson - Caoimhe Moran, Vice Chair - Louise Gunn, Secretary- Elaine Curry & Terri McCallan, Treasurer - Pauline McCusker & Pearce Kelly, Registrar - Fiona Glasgow & Dervla McMaster, PRO - Paula Glasgow & Rab McQuiston, Child Protection Officer - Breigeen Cassidy, Members to attend main club meetings- Terry McGill & Bernard O'Loughlin. Committee Members- Terry McGill, Bernard O'Loughlin, Danielle Kivlehan. Management for 2015 season: Senior/Minor- Michael O Callahan & Bernard O'Loughlin. Under 16 / Under 14- Ursula Mullan, Terry McGill, Pearce Kelly & Bernard O'Loughlin. Under 12- TBC. The next committee meeting is Thursday 5th February in Glen Centre at 7.30pm.
Coaching Courses: There are Level One Youth and Adult coaching courses are coming up in Owenbeg. See club website for dates, cost etc. To register, email [email protected] before Friday 13th February 2015.
Camogie Donation to Respiratory Ward AAH: Elizabeth Convery who passed away on 13th October 2013 was honorary president of Watty Graham's Camogie Club. At Glen's annual underage Camogie blitz held in the summer, a donation box in Elizabeth's memory was in place. The family requested that all donations received be given to the Respiratory ward of Antrim Area Hospital who cared so well for their mother. On Wednesday evening, a cheque for £210 was handed over to Anne Monaghan who is a nurse in the Respiratory Ward in Antrim Area Hospital. This can now be added to previous money which was previously raised by the family and was presented to the hospital in summer 2014. Well done to all involved.
Camogie: On Sunday Glen Camogs headed to Magherafelt to take part in a recreational Camogie blitz organised by Ulster Camogie Council. All players had to be out of competitive camogie for at least two years. There were teams from Derry, Antrim and Down. Glen played five games, their opponents being Bellaghy, Portglenone, Swatragh, Ballycastle and Ballinderry. Despite the Glen team bring somewhat more mature than their opposition they won 3 out of their 5 games. All involved had and enjoyable day and the competitive spirit of the players certainly hadn't diminished from their playing days. Hopefully all were able to make it to work on Monday despite their aching muscles. Well done to all who took part.
Team: Margaret Mary McCrystal, Kathy Murray, Patricia O'Kane, Aileen Crilly, Roisin Molloy, Una Ferguson, Movita Gallagher, Clare McGuckian and Margaret Brolly
Irish Language Classes: Children's Irish classes for P5-P7 Wednesday 4th February 4-5pm in the Glen Centre. Cost is £20 for 8 weeks. Please ring Colm 07745237308 or email [email protected] to register. Also adult classes, beginner and intermediate continue Friday on evening's 7.30 - 9pm. Fáilte roimh chách.
Gear Shop: The new half zip green tops and gunmetal grey hoodies haven proven very popular. A new order will be placed in next week for anyone who didn't get an order placed before Christmas. Please contact one of the following to place order: Conor Molloy 07810556039; Roisin Lagan 07759838461; Louise Strathern 07756400317 or Donal Convery 07833336106. For anyone who needs their tops changed to a different size please let one of the above know ASAP.
Traditional Music: Ceoltoiri Luraigh traditional group is resuming music classes on Tuesday 27th at An Carn and on Thursday 29th at Watty Graham's Glen Centre. Registration for the next 10 weeks will be taken on the above dates. All class times will be confirmed at registration. Any queries please contact Joe on 79549978, email [email protected] or telephone Anne on 07809553347.
Spare road bike request: Slaughtneil GAC are organising a fund raising cycle on 14th June and have requested if any spare road bikes not currently being used by any of our club members can be lent to those taking part in the cycle. If you have a spare bike or a bike you are not currently using can you please contact Eamon Convery on 07748651604. We had great help from several Slaughtneil members for our own cycle in 2013 and this is our opportunity for us to replicate that.
Keep Updated: Keep updated with all the goings on in the club at the official club website (www.wattygrahamsgac.com); Facebook (Watty Grahams Glen GAC) and twitter (@WattygrahamsGAA).
