St. Kieran's GAA Club notes
May 15, 2012We are holding a dog night at the Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Friday June 8. The main race on the evening will be the Johnny Duggan Memorial Sweepstake Final. For this race a total of 2 dogs will take part in a series of semi final races in the weeks preceding our fundraising night.
We are currently looking for nominations for each of these dogs. The cost of each nomination is ¨50. The prize for the person/family/couple/organisation who nominates the winning dog is ¨200. A list of nominations will be printed on the race-card on the night and the public announcer will also list out those that sponsor us on the night itself. Alternatively, another potential advertising opportunity that you may consider is taking out an advertisement within the race-card. In addition we will also be running a monster raffle on the night if you would prefer to donate a prize towards the stand on the night. All businesses will be feature prominently on a poster inside the main door of the stand. We are extremely conscious that within the current economic climate conditions are difficult. However we would be grateful for all donations and assistance towards our fundraising endeavours.
Potential Sponsorship Opportunities:
Nominating a dog in the Johnny Duggan Memorial Sweepstake:
The cost of nomination is ¨50, all nominators will feature within the race-card and their business will be thanked by the public address on the night. The winning nominator will receive a prize of ¨200.
Advertise in the race program to approximately 2,500 patrons at the event - ¨25 º page advert - ¨50 Ω page advert - ¨100 full page advert.
Contribute a raffle prize your business name will feature prominently on posters within the venue.
Buy a ticket for the night - ¨10 this ticket will gain you entry to the event plus a race card. Each ticket contains a finishing order in the main race. Should your ticket match the finishing order you will win a first prize of ¨500.
Should you wish to sponsor a dog or advertise in the race card you may also do so in conjunction with another business if you so wish.
We would also support groups or syndicates who wish to nominate a dog on the night. The final day for nominations is this Friday May 18.
If you wish to pursue any of these opportunities or make further enquiries about the event you can contact event co-ordinator Ivan Neary at 087 1726684
Also on the night there will be a bus travelling into the dog track from Ardagh. Anybody who is interested in travelling on the bus should contact Ivan Neary.
West Junior A Hurling Championship:
St. Kieran s 0.17 Monagea 1.7
The Junior hurlers get their campaign off to a flying start on Saturday evening with an excellent seven point victory over Monagea. Having come down from intermediate in 2011 we knew we would have it all to do on the night. We began the brighter with early scores from Danny Collum and James Muckell to settle the early nerves and give us an early lead playing with the assistance of a strong breeze in the opening half. We took control of the game around the middle quarter with Anthony Molyneaux and Pat Windle dominating proceedings in the middle of the field providing a plentiful supply of possession to the full forward line where Johnny McCarthy was giving the Monagea defence a lot to think about and had to resort to persistent fouling. Donie Nolan duly capitalized on this possession and made the most of his free taking opportunities. At the back our defence worked tirelessly limiting Monagea s scoring opportunities thanks to some hard work from Billy Breen, Paudie McCarthy and Brendan McCarthy who were ably assisted in the half back line by Mike Windle, Sean Windle and Mike Flynn. Going in at the break it was going to take a huge effort to come away with the win as we were playing against the elements in the second half despite having built up a three point lead in the opening half. As the second half ensued we continued the good work of the opening half and weather the Monagea storm. We got off to the better start in the second half increasing our lead further before a Monagea fight back. Our lead could have increased further but Donie Nolan s penalty effort was excellently saved from the Monagea keeper. As the game drew to a close we fought tooth and nail to defend our lead. To the defence s credit they stood up to the challenge and reduced Monagea s scoring opportunities to a minimum. Saturdays win was vital if we are to advance from the groups phases of the championship this season and qualify for the knockout stages. Next up we play Feenagh/Kilmeedy in the West Intermediate Championship next Tuesday evening.
Team: John Greaney, Billy Breen, Paudie McCarthy, Brendan McCarthy Mike Windle, Sean Windle, Mike Flynn, Anthony Molyneaux, Pat Windle, Donie Nolan, Jack Ben Harnett, Darragh Treacy, James Muckell, Johnny McCarthy, Danny Collum, Ian Mackessy, Timmy Carroll, Owen Hayes, Mike Breen, Padraig Trant, Chris Madigan , Ger Donovan, Ray Cahill, James Windle.
West Junior B Football League: St. Kieran s 1.7 Newcastlewest 0.10
The junior footballers continued their promising run of form on Sunday evening with an evenly contested encounter against local rivals Newcastlewest in the west league to keep alive their chances of advancing to the knockout stages of the completion. Fielding a side mixed with a blend of youth and experience with three members having played in last year s county minor final the side worked hard throughout in search of a result. Newcastlewest got off to the better start and it looked as if it could have been a long night but we soon settled and began to control the opening half playing against a stiff breeze. We lead going in at the break thanks to scores from Cian Shorten and a well finished goal from Ian Mackessy which gave us a 1.4 to 5 points lead at half time. As the second half ensued Newcastlewest began to get on top and soon reduced our advantage. To the lads credit they battled hard throughout to get back into the game. The backs worked hard to reduce Newcastlewest s scoring opportunities while at midfield Sean Windle and Tommy Carr worked themselves into the ground against a tough Newcastlewest pairing who held a slight height advantage. As the game drew to a close we worked tirelessly to get possession to reduce the deficit. Thanks to a last ditch free from Cian Shorten we came away with a share of the spoils and still remain unbeaten in our three games this season. the manner of the performance was very promising considering we had a number of changes from the side who overcame Ballysteen. Next up we play Athea in our final league game where a result is essential if we are to advance to the league semi final.
Team: Patrick, Ger Donovan, Nicky Kelly, Paul O Connor, Diarmuid Crowley, Mike Windle, Shane Lynch, Sean Windle, Tommy Carr, Owen Hayes, Chris Madigan , Ger Kiely, , Cian Shorten, Ian Mackessy, Declan Quaid, Padraig Trant
St Kierans Bord na n"g Membership
Membership for 2012 is now overdue. Membership is ¨5 per child and ¨30 per family. Players are asked to pay their membership immediately. If a player gets injured playing for St Kierans and has not paid their membership the Club will not be responsible for looking after their medical expenses. Please contact Deirdre Ambrose or your team mentors if you wish to pay your registration for 2012.
TEXT MESSAGING
If you are not currently receiving text messages for your team group please text your name and number along with your Team group to Deirdre Ambrose (087) 9509218. Please note that only registered players will receive text messages.
NOTE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Parents/Guardians of children playing/training in Ardagh we would ask you to respect the people living in the area and not to park directly in front of their houses or block access.
The Club is only responsible for designated players and accepts no responsibility for other family members.
Kellogg s Cul Camp
The Kelloggs C˙l Camp will take place from Monday 2nd July to Friday 6th July in Coolcappagh. Further details later
HELMETS
Mycro helmets can be purchased through the Club at subsided rates Sizes Small & Medium are ¨50 and size Large is ¨60. Final orders are now being taken. Contact: Deirdre Ambrose 087 9509218 Tweet
