Under-age return to Play .
A massive thank you to all the parents, kids and coaches as our U7-U9-U11 footballers started back training on Saturday morning There was a massive turn out and it was great to see the kids back in the field.
Club Membership:
In advance of our underage teams getting back to the pitches for coaching beginning 26th April 2021, all underage players must be registered prior to attending training sessions for insurance purposes. All players should have received a message from team management by this stage outlining how to register on the www.foireann.ie system.
The www.foireann.ie system is the same system used last year for the COVID questionnaire return to play and you can log on using the same credentials as last year. If you have any issues please contact your team management.
The foireann system can also be used by non-players to register and pay online as a member of Rhode GAA and LGFA clubs. The deadline for general membership has been extended to the end of May 2021.
An option to enter the 200 club draw is also available for online payment on www.foireann.ie and there are options for payment by instalments also available.
Rhode GAA Club & Rhode LGFA have come together under the GAA One Club Model. This means that all members , male & female , will be covered by the same membership system. An executive committee with representatives from both Rhode GAA & Rhode LGFA will look after the administration/registration/affiliations of all the teams required.
Day to day activities like under-age training etc will continue as it always did for various teams. Future fundraising activities ( including our annual 200 club draws) will go towards funding our teams (Male & Female ) and developing facilities for all our members.
2021 Membership can be paid to the following membership officers listed, John Kilmurray Aine Egan , Patricia McManus, Ger Noonan, Eoghan Hickey Regina Swaine, Oliver Murphy, Jody Kilmurray, James Murphy , John Glennon ,Tracey Murphy , Robert Kellaghan Orla Kilmuuray and Mary Hannon up to the 31st of May.
The Membership Rates are as Follows:
200 club - €250
Family €120 (2 adults and all children)
Adult player €80 (including Insurance )
Adult non-player €50
Student non-player / player €30
Youth player €30
O.A.P's €5
Rhode GAA Walking Track
Our walking track remains open for our members to exercise safely .
Members are asked to obey signage and maintain Covid-19 social distancing measures.
We Ask that Those using our facilities respect the grounds by either bringing home your rubbish or use the many bins that surround the walking track .
Offaly GAA Cul Camps
The annual Rhode GAA Cul Camp will commence in Fr Dowling Park on Monday 19th to Friday 23rd of July. It is a wonderful experience to meet new friends and to practice the skills of our native games. The camp in Rhode is recognised as a top class camp. Due to covid-19 there will be NO walk ups accepted. Please Book Online
https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/?county=Offaly&venue=&week=
Lotto
The Rhode GAA Lotto Jackpot was €6,000 and it took place on the 26th of April while adhering to strict guidelines.
The numbers drawn out were 9 17 26 28.
There were no match three winners . The following names were pulled on a lucky dip receiving €50 each.
Mark Conroy – online
Paddy Mulligan
Paul McNamee
Jordan Kilmurray - online
The lotto can be played online before 12 Noon on the date of Draw see the Rhode GAA Website / Facebook / Twitter Or Contact your usual ticket seller for details Draw Will take place every Monday Night and will be live on Facebook between 8pm-8:30pm
Stay Safe
While the country continues to exit the lock down we hope all in our community are keeping safe and well. We urge you all to play your part in this war against the invisible virus. Please observe social distancing advice and follow guidance from government, HSE and reliable sources.Look after yourself, your family and your neighbors. Especially those who are at greater risk
Get well:
Get well wishes are extended to all of the people of the parish who are ill or hospitalised at the moment.
Sympathy
Rhode GAA express our deepest sympathy to the Murphy, McGuinness, Masterson,
Casey & extended families on the passing of Nancy Murphy Laurencetown .
In her 91st year. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Tullamore surrounded by her loving
family. Predeceased by her husband Paddy. Deeply regretted by her loving children
Vincent, Annette (Masterson), Dermot, Patsy (Casey) and Eileen (Mc Guinness), sister
Agatha, sister-in-law Nuala, much loved grandchildren, her adored great grandchildren,
sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
The Murphy & extended families are great servants of the GAA community in the Parish
of Rhode. Nancy's Late husband Paddy played Senior football for Rhode winning
numerous county medals. Her Son's Vincent & Dermot followed suit, with Vincent
captaining Rhode to an U21 Title in 1975. Vincent has coached at underage level and at
senior level at times over the years. Dermot has been involved at a committee and team
level, serving as Minor Board Chairman, Senior team Selector and managing Rhode to
our first ever Intermediate title in 2011. Her Daughter’s Annette, Patsy and Eileen are
huge supporters of the club, with Eileen serving as assistant Treasurer for a period. Seven
of Nancy's grandchildren, Anthony (Current Senior Selector), Colm, Declan , Jack,
Fergal, Sean & Kenneth have all played under-age football with Rhode Og, progressing
to play adult Football with Rhode & St.Brigids' and winning numerous titles at all levels.
Her Granddaughters Nichola, Mary & Ciara also lined out For Rhode Ladies football club
with a number of medals to their names. It doesn't stop there as Nancy has a number of
great grandchildren which are currently and will hopefully tog out in the Green & Gold in
the coming years.
Nancy's Funeral took place Midday Saturday followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery.
May Nancy Rest In Peace.
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