Brendan Donaghy R.I.P.
The huge numbers who accompanied Brendan (Googles) on his final journey from his home and who attended his Requiem Mass and Interment were proof of the great esteem in which he was held by the club and the wider community. As a stalwart of our Club social committee he tirelessly sold many, many tickets over the years for club functions and charity fundraisers and worked hard to ensure their success and put the same energy into Lotto sales.As our club president, Mixie Toal, stated after the funeral “he was one of the best known personalities around the club, one of the first people you missed if he were not there. I know he will not be remembered for his feats on the field of play. He never sought the limelight, never sat on any committees so he will not be remembered for being a high profile officer within the club. He will, however, be remembered for his passion, loyalty and pride and work in Silverbridge Harps Gaelic football club, his love of football especially underage football, Scór and all things Gaelic.
The one department where Brendan stood head and shoulders above everyone else was his fund raising activities. When it came to selling tickets, be it Lotto tickets, dinner dance tickets, draw tickets or tickets for the other great love of his life, Newry Hospice he was in a league of his own, a true champion. Every Monday evening for ten and a half years he walked the roads of his native Tullydonnell through Carrive and Cargan to Silverbridge, the same route as we followed his funeral today. Brendan called at every house on his way to collect the Lotto and he never left empty handed. He sold the Lotto tickets in houses, pubs, shops and football matches; anywhere there were people he sold them.
But why did he do all this? Not for praise for he was not that kind of man. He could have sat in the comfort of his own home on dark, wet winter nights. He knew he had no sons or daughters and there would never be grandchildren to enjoy the fruits of his labour. He did it because he believed in his club and community. He knew the money he raised would be spent on providing facilities for the youth of the area and no individual single-handedly raised as much money as Brendan towards this project.
It is our sons, daughters and grandchildren who will reap the benefits. That is Brendan’s legacy to the Silverbridge club and community of which he was so proud to be a member and to which he dedicated his life. We offer our condolences to the Donaghy family. Today they buried a much-loved brother; Silverbridge Harps buried a true Gael and a very valued friend. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Seniors
The seniors have home advantage for their first game in the Ulster Club League when they entertain Cookstown in Keeley Park at 11 30 am this Sunday 12thFebruary.U 14
Training continues for the U 14s on Saturday at 2 pm as they prepare for the Féile competition.Ladies Football
A good number of ladies turned out for training last Wednesday evening and training continues for them this Wednesday at 7 pm.Lotto
The Lotto jackpot still hasn’t been won. Last week’s numbers were 17, 18, 20 and 24 and only four players managed to match three of the numbers. The jackpot will be £14,000 or €21,000 for this week’s draw so get your numbers done for if you are not in you can’t win.Scór
We wish our representatives success in the South Armagh final in Mullaghbawn next Sunday at 7 pm.Meetings
The Executive committee will meet on Thursday night 9th February at 9 30 pm.Weekend Entertainment
Friday: Usual traditional music.Saturday: Gabby Hoey.
Poker Classic
Our annual Poker Classic will be played on Sunday 5th March at 5 pm in the Resource Centre for a guaranteed prize of €4,000. A satellite game will be played on Saturday night in the clubroom from 9 pm.Membership
Gene will be in the Clubrooms on Monday night from 9 30 to 10 pm and on Thursday night from 9 to 9 30 pm to take membership.Tracksuits
Anyone wishing to order a new Bridge tracksuit may do so on Wednesday evening at 7 pm in the clubrooms. We will have all sizes from 5-6 right up to XXXL for trying on, and will require a deposit to secure your order.Development Fund Draw.
To help raise funds to offset the debt we have incurred through the development of the new field and to enable us to provide even better facilities to cater for the needs of our members and the wider community both now and in the future we are looking for your support and that of your families and friends in the draw.1st Prize is a Silver Metallic Mercedes C220CDI Avantgarde Saloon Auto.
2nd Prize is a Shopping Trip to New York.
3rd Prize is a Trip to Edinburgh.
Tickets are £20/€30 with 3 for £50/€80 or 7 for £100/€150.
Tickets are available from all committee members.
FUNdamentals for Coaches
This course organised by the Ulster Council will be held on Wednesday evening 8th February in St Michael’s Grammar School Lurgan from 7.30-9.30pm. The course is for coaches working with children up to the age of 12, is free of charge and open to all who are interested in coaching in general. This is an indoor participation session so all coaches are advised to bring appropriate gear. Contact Michael on 308680303 with any queries.Youth Club
The youth club will be on as usual on Tuesday and Wednesday nights and on Friday we are having our Valentine’s disco for club members and their friends. The disco will start at 9 and run until 12 00. Admission is £3 or €5.The club is a hive of activity at the moment. Our senior members have completed the formal aspect of their training and are carrying out their programmes in the club. Some of them are now taking part in an Anti-Racism course which has commenced in Mullaghbawn. On Tuesday nights the girls are looking at the different aspects of Health and Fitness and some of them will be doing a “stepometre” competition over the next four weeks. On Wednesday nights we are organising Champion’s League competitions, one for P6 and P7 and another for 1st and 2nd years. There will also be an FA Cup competition for the P6 and7s.
Baby Sitting Course.
A Baby Sitting course, under the auspices of DELTA, for girls aged 14 and over will begin on Tuesday 7th March. Anyone wishing to do the course, which aims to introduce the world of work and the first steps in parenting, should give their name to one of the leaders.Croke Park Trip
We have organised a trip to Croke Park with a visit to the Museum for all club members for Saturday 25th march. The trip will cost £5 and the bus will leave the clubrooms at 9 am sharp. To book a seat a deposit of £2 must be paid by the end of February.| < Prev | Next > |
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