Firstly, on behalf of the Executive Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone, parents and children alike a peaceful Christmas and happy new year. During 2009, Erin Go Bragh, CLG has continued to grow from strength to strength. This is evidenced not only in the number of juvenile teams fielding week in week out but also in the large numbers of parents giving of their time to help out, whether that be in a mentoring or other role. This is very much appreciated and is the reason for our success. The real success story for 2009 must surely be securing the temporary dressing room facilities. The date for installation (early January 2010) remains on target. It was very encouraging to see such large numbers turn out to vote the issue through at the recent EGM. The hard and unrelenting work of the Chair, Cecil Stephens and his team in driving this development forward in such a short space of time, is very much appreciated. Seoirse De Burca Runai Erin go Bragh winners of U13 shield Well done to our U13 girls who came out on top against Ballyfermot De La Salle in the Under 13 Shield Division 3. 2009 has been another great year for them. Thanks to all the players, mentors and parents for all their hard work through the year. Annual Subscriptions Subscriptions are paid annually in advance in December for the calendar year. Members subscriptions cover insurance costs. Children are not insured to participate unless their subscriptions are fully paid. The club is managed and operated on a voluntary basis by the members. Monies received are utilised to fund the following: · Insurance · The purchasing of various types of equipment needed to run a GAA club including footballs, sliotars, hurleys, helmets, cones, portable goals, bibs, first aid kits. Equipment is also provided to children for the duration of a training session if required. · Hire of the Hall · Entry & Affiliation fees to relevant competition. · Referees fees · Future development of club facilities Benefits of Membership: · To build a community together in Clonee D15 · The opportunity for your child to train and play Gaelic football & hurling in a very friendly and safe environment. · Get to experience the excitement of playing in a team environment · Use of the club equipment · The opportunity to get involved in operation of the club and have a vote at club AGM. · To enlist to purchase tickets for County Games subject to the club draw Please contact Sinead Edgely at [email protected] History Erin go Bragh 1905-1906 Season- Junior League Runners up The club fielded two football teams in the 1905-1906 season, at Under Junior (minor) and Junior level. Erin go Bragh played their games in the Phoenix Park, Dolphins Barn and Lucan. The Junior team were winners of the Junior B Division and overall Sunday Football Junior League runners up defeating Stars of Erin in Jones Road (now Croke Park) on July 19th 1906 in a playoff. The club participated in the Lucan Tournament beginning on Sunday August 19th 1906, competing for the Silver cup presented by Rev. Father Hanly c.c.. Erin go Bragh beat Kildare side Celbridge and Bolands Erin go Bragh sponsored walk - Saturday 05th December 2009 On Saturday December 5th, just over 250 Erin go Bragh club members set out on the annual sponsored walk. This was the highest number of starters ever. The Sponsored Walk Committee, lead by Sean Flood had planned the event over many months. The route was designed by Paul Crowe. He spent hours walking different routes around Dublin 15 to make sure the walkers were pushed to their limits. The other two members helping plan the route, Sean Flood and John McCleod provided advice and support to Paul in a following car, and the result was a well planned route through Manor Fields, Hazelbury, Beechfield and back to Mary Mother of Hope National School. Niall O'Hara, Juvenile Chairman had done all the refreshment planning and guide maps to ensure all members were able to start and the finish this very difficult route. It was a cold morning, but this did not deter the walkers from completing this rewarding challenge. The first walker crossed the finish line in an impressive 1.5 hours whilst the last walker finished after 3 hours. Bearing in mind the difficult conditions these were fantastic times!!! John Kinsella, aided by Sinead Edgely organised a refreshments point in the school hall but sadly forgot the cups for the tea! The rescue vehicle was Sean Flood's Lada Riva which this year was driven by Tash Flood as Sean was in the elite group of walkers and was busy warming up. Mairead McCleod helped out as the, Nursing Auxiliary/SFL Auxiliary accompanied by the club masseur Dave Bradish. At the end of the walk, members exchanged their sponsor form for a well earned bottle of water and some popcorn. All walkers deserve huge congratulations for completing the walk and for working so hard to raise the money for Erin go Bragh; without their enthusiasm and determination the event would not be the success it was. At the time of writing, we do not know the total amount, which will be raised but we know that we have already overtaken last year's total! What we do know is that it was yet another successful Erin go Bragh fundraising event. Main Sponsors for 2009 · Clonsilla Credit Union - Main Sponsors Juvenile Section · C. Stephens Electrical Ltd - Sponsors Adult Footballers · Padraig Brogan Window Cleaning Services - Sponsor U13 Boys · Niamh Moran Solicitors - Sponsor U13 Girls · APA Systems · Intel, Leixlip Matching Funds Programme · Pius O'Connell - The Paddocks · KR Innovations Web Design · San Marco Tweet

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