Warwickshire GAA End of Season Report.
December 15, 2014
Warwickshire GAA End of Season Report.
The 2014 season came to a close Sunday 7th. December with the Annual Convention at the headquarters Pairc Na hEireann. As is tradition Convention started with the Annual Blessing of the Memorial and prayers for those names added this year and those named in earlier years. Fr. Tim Burke the Warwickshire GAA Patron blessed the memorial and said Mass for all named.
The convention started with the Presidents address. Aiden Flynn (O'Rahillys) thanked all the hard working volunteers who week in week out manage in the best part to put teams on the pitch. Thanked referees for making our games possible and his fellow offices for the work both seen and unseen.
Michael Collins (John Mitchels Hurling) gave his Chairman's address and had unfortunately to start on a negative note commenting on the poor discipline of a small number of members regarding side-line abuse towards referees. Mentors must take responsibly of their supporters and insure their players abide by the rules of the association as breaches have and will be dealt with firmly. On a positive note he paid tribute to the performances of the County Hurling Team and the manager Pat Hoey who during a year of transition are in a strong position to be competing for honours next year. Michael when on to praise the work of Brendan Harkin with the County Footballers with a great journey to the Provincial Final and more importantly a strong comradery among the players from more clubs across Warwickshire than ever before. Michael also spoken of the great work and positive attitude of the Underage Committee with successes across all age groups. The Sean McDermotts Colly Folan Day was a magnificent success with great support from many Clubs and will now become a Provincial Annual Advent. Finally Michael thanked his fellow Offices and Denis Neenan (Erin-go-Bragh) who has won the BCC West Midland Unsung Hero award for promoting & coaching Gaelic Games, which brought great TV coverage of our games.
Paddy Hoey (Roger Casements) addressed the Convention and echoed Michael's comments regarding discipline. Paddy's written report presented as Convention started when into detail of the achievements and highlights of the year, Paddy also thanked the sponsors, fellow offices and County Teams all at levels.
Martin Grogan (Roger Casements) presented at the meeting the accounts for the year of the County Board and Social Club. An increase in the surplus in the year on last year's accounts. After a short discussion relating to a couple of items of expenditure relating to Club house improvements the accounts where accepted by Convention.
The Election of Officers were as follow:
President Aiden Flynn (O'Rahillys) Unopposed
Vice -Presidents Martin Coen & Gerry Carr added to the current list. Unopposed
Chairman Michael Collins (John Mitchels Hurling) Unopposed
Vice-Chairman John McCaul (John Michels Football) Unopposed
Secretary Pat Heoy (Roger Casements) Elected 28 to 8 Karl McGuigan (Sons of Erin)
Assistant-Secretary Mark McLoughlin (John Mitchels) Elected 28 to 5 Angela Gilbride (Sean McDermotts)
Treasurer Martin Grogran (Roger Casements) Unopposed
Assistant Treasurer Margaret Keane (Roger Casements) Unopposed
PRO Karl McGuigan (Sons of Erin) Unopposed
Delegates to Provincial Council.
Karl McGuigan (Sons of Erin) 31 & Larry McAuliffe (St. Marys) 27 Elected to 13 Noel McLean (Sean McDermotts)
Delegate to Provincial Convention
Martin Grogan (Roger Casements) & Noel McLean (Sean McDermotts) Unopposed
Delegates to Congress
Chairman, Secretary and Elected Aidren Flynn (O'Rahillys)
Roll of Honour
Senior Football Championship Sean McDermotts
Senior Football League Division 1 Sean McDermotts
Fr. Forde Cup John Mitchels Football
John Scanlon Cup St. Barnabas
Senior Hurling Championship John Mitchels Hurling
Mick Houlihan Cup St. Declans (Herts)
Senior Football Division 2 Championship Four Masters
Senior Football Division 2 League St. Marys
Mick Sugrue Cup Naomh Padraig
Senior Football Division 3 Championship St. Finbarrs
Senior Football Division 3 League St. Finbarrs
Mick Mulligan Cup St. Finbarrs
J. F. Kennedy Cup James Connollys
Reserve Football League Erin-go-Bragh
McCormick Cup Erin-go-Bragh
