Silverbridge Harps GAC

Sad week for Silverbridge Harps

The club has been in mourning over the past week as two long-standing members and loyal servants to the club tragically passed away. The attendance at the funerals of Sean Hearty in Crossmaglen on New Years Day and that of Michael McCreesh in Glassdrummond on Thursday last were a fitting tribute to two great men.When the burly figure of a sixteen year old Sean Hearty arrived on the scene at the Silverbridge club in the early 1960’s few could have imagined the impact that the youngster was destined to have on his club and community.  Sean was a larger than life character in every way. He quickly gained his place on the senior team and was a regular for most of the following twenty years.  The edge of the square was his favoured position and he was a master at the high catch and fisted point before the full back could close him down.  Sean never held back in the heat of the battle and his desire to win got him involved in many scraps down through the years, but once the game was over, all was forgotten and no ill will harboured.  Indeed that was a trait of the man all through his life.He was generous in the extreme.  He held no grudges and was most helpful to his neighbours and club alike.
Whilst he played for Armagh in the 1960’s, his first loyalty was always tom his club.  After his playing career finished Sean served as minor team manager for a number of years and also as club treasurer.  He also worked on the social side of things and was a willing volunteer to do bar work when required.  In more recent years his generosity was evidence in his sponsorship of various teams and events in the club.
Michael McCreesh arrived on the scene somewhat later. He began life in the parish of Mullaghbawn but moved to Glassdrummond after his marriage to Anna thirty-six years ago.  Although he never actually played football for the club, Michael became one of its most ardent supporters and served on many committees over a long number of years.  He was assistant treasurer and one of the founding members of the now very successful lotto committee.  He also worked behind the bar for many years and was on the team that ran so many successful carnivals.
The club extends its sincere sympathy to the Hearty and McCreesh families.
May Sean and Michael rest in peace.
The club would also like to thank all whom took part in the tributes to Sean and Michael, especially to our young folk who showed such dignity and respect in carrying out their duties.

U14 Training

U14 training continues every Saturday at 2pm all under 14 boys welcome.

Mass for deceased members

Mass for all our deceased members will be held on Tue 15th Jan at 8pm in Social Club everyone welcome.

Meeting

Executive meeting on wed 9th Jan at 8.30pm in the clubrooms.

Poker

Satellites poker continues every Saturday night in the clubrooms at 9.30pm tickets for our poker classic can be won at these sessions

Membership 2008

Mixie Toal will be collecting membership for the coming year in the clubrooms on Wednesday night at 8pm.

Players Injury Fund

The ladies players injury fund sponsored climb of Slieve Gullion raised €551 +£460 we would to thank all who took part in the walk and who contributed to the fund.

Scolarship

Anyone from Silverbridge area interested in receiving a Gaeltacht scolarship, would they please come to the clubrooms at 8pm on Tue 29th Jan

Golf meeting

Garveys and Donnellys Golf Society meeting will be held in the Clubrooms on Tue 8th Jan at 9pm.
Social club is open nightly and has now got a new pool table and juke box
Good progress has been made around the club, work will continue next Saturday morning at 9.00am anybody who can spare a few hours their help would be greatly appreciated

Resource Centre

There are a number of vacancies on the committee which runs the resource centre. Anyone who would like to serve on the committee please contact Kieran Murphy at 30861045.

Circuit Training:

The circuit training is on Monday and Thursday night with sessions from 7 to 8 pm and from 8 to 9 pm each night.
A place can be booked by phoning Eamon McCann on 30868 988.

Tracey's Dance Aerobics:

Tracey's dance aerobics will be on every Monday and Wednesday night from 8 to 9 pm.

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