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Enniscrone/Kilglass GAA Club has one of the finest grounds in the County.
The grounds is situated approx 2 1/2 miles East of Enniscrone, in Parke. Our Club house is in the centre of the park with an exceptional County standard pitch and 2 flood light training areas.
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Congratulations to our chairman, Declan Rouse, on his re-election at our recent AGM held on the 6th January 2012 in the Diamond Coast Hotel.
A brief summary of the Chairman's Address at the AGM
Firstly he welcomed all to the AGM and wished all present a Happy New Year. He went on to thank the committee who worked so hard during 2011 with secretary Catherine Tuffy and treasurer Noel Sheridan coming in for a special mention who were always at the end of the phone when needed.
He thanked all team managers from under 8 to senior who gave up their time for the development of football within the Club.
He thanked all the players who wore the Black and Amber jersey during the year and showed pride in representing their Parish and he congratulated Brian Coleman and Tom Mahon who represented their County. He acknowledged with gratitude the support that parents give their children in playing for the Club.
He thanked the pitch committee, Paddy Tuffy, Francie Gallagher, Mixie Jacob and Liam Cawley who worked to have the grounds in top condition and Enda Hannon who was involved in the erection of nets at the back of the goals. Michael O'Dowd and his RSS team were also acknowledged for their works done in the grounds.
A big thank you for all match day stewards and their coordinator Joe Cawley was conveyed also.
Mary Mullaney, as coordinator, and all the blotto sellers were thanked for their work throughout the year.
He congratulated the club referees who represented the Club during the year both locally and nationally.
He congratulated the award winners on the night of the Dinner Dance namely, Michael Connolly (Player of the year), Joe Cawley (Clubman of the year) and Michael Murphy (Hall of Fame). He thanked everyone who sold tickets for what turned out to be a great night and also everyone who attended.
He acknowledged all fundraising ventures held during the year, i.e., Match day programmes, Race for Sam, Scrap Saturday, Golf Classic and Memberships and thanked everyone involved in making all these a great success. He thanked all Club sponsors who gave support during the year especially Gilroy's Bar (Senior Team), Diamond Coast Hotel (School Coaching Day), Queenan Properties (Race for Sam), MCM Insurance (Under 10 team), Coleman Electronics (Clubman of the year) and Mullaney Buses (Hall of Fame).
He expressed gratitude to the schools in the parish who worked with Michael Duffy in the promotion of gaelic games and thanked Mattie Coleman who organised another successful schools coaching day in the pitch.
He thanked Derek Tuffy, as organiser , and everyone who participated in the Married versus Singles match during the Christmas break which raised over €1200 for the Irish Kidney Association. This has proven to be a great annual Club day he added.
He thanked Minor delegates, County Board delegates, Connacht Council delegates and County activities members for their attendence at meetings during the year.
On behalf of the Club he extended sympathies to all those who suffered bereavement during the year.
And finally he wished all a healthy and successful new year.
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Club Children's Officer
This year saw the appointment of Children's officers in the Club which are not just essential but are also a mandatory requirement by the GAA. They are Michael Duffy and Mary Mullaney. The officers will assist in promoting a child and youth centered ethos in the Club. Their key role will be to ensure the implementation and promotion of the relevant Child Welfare Codes and Guidelines for good practice in the Club so as to ensure that young people can participate, enjoy and benefit from playing Gaelic Games in a safe and enjoyable surroundings. The new Officers hope to get the support of all adults at the Club.
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10 km Run/Walk
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Membership
The club wishes to re-emphasise that people who are not paid up members of the club will not be allowed to play any active role in the club. This MUST be paid up asap.
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125 Years of the GAA
The above is for sale and can be got from Joe Queenan or any committee member. €20 per copy.
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