Underage Presentations
On Sunday afternoon the clubrooms was full as young players and their families celebrated the achievements of the past year.Jarlath Burns was MC for the afternoon and introduced club Chairman Donal Walsh and special guest All Star Aaron Kernan.
Donal thanked the managers for their hard work over the year and commented on their coaching commitment, and congratulated the boys’ U 12 team that won the South Armagh Shield.
Aaron then answered some probing questions and encouraged the young players to train hard, be disciplined on and off the field, learn the basics of the game now when they are young and practise them at every opportunity.
Martin Reel then introduced the U6 and U8 boys and girls. This young group did not partake in competition as such but in the mini blitzes they played all year they lost only one game. He thanked his fellow mentors, Kevin Martin, Declan McVerry and Sean McKeown and the parents who stayed to help out each Sunday morning. Aaron then presented the children with their medals.
Michael McGeeney, underage coordinator, then stepped up to the mike. He, along with Jarlath Burns and Colm and Nicholas Traynor, coached the U 10s this year. He said this team had a hard act to follow but from April to October the children trained diligently and showed a vast improvement by the end of the year, coming very close to winning a couple of tournaments. He thanked those parents who helped out, but would welcome even more. He told those parents in the room that because they had not played football themselves should not be an excuse for not coaching. There are plenty of courses available and the mentors are only too willing to pass on their expertise. Aaron also presented these players with their medals.
The captain of our Senior team, Cormac McAvoy, was then introduced to present the Michael Donnelly Cup and Trophies to the winning team.
Then it was the turn of the U 12 girls and Kevin Martin told us how the girls are gaining in experience and confidence and commented on how all these young players are taking great pleasure from mastering the basic skills of Gaelic football. The girls are really embracing the work ethic. As well as playing for our club these youngsters also played for their school and eight of them went to Derry to take part in the Community Games and narrowly missed out on getting to the finals in Butlins. Everyone is looking forward eagerly to 2008!
Finally it was time for the U 12 boys to step forward. This team had shown great promise from U 8 and are continuing their progress up the GAA ladder, with much encouragement and advice from Martin Reel, Frank Smyth and Barry Campbell. They played 24 matches winning 18 of them, and reached two finals and took the South Armagh Shield back to Keeley Park. Two of the team, Padraig Keatings and Paul McKeever, were chosen for the U 12 South Armagh team. Martin Reel thanked the parents for getting the kids to training and games on time and for doing umpire or linesman as required. He thanked the players for their efforts all year, and for representing the club with pride on and off the field. He also had a word of thanks for the men who volunteered to drive the bus and for anyone who helped in any way. He had a special word of thanks for Aaron Kernan, saying there could be no better role model for young people anywhere.
Aaron presented the team medals and Paddy Reel received the Cup on behalf of the team.
Proceedings ended with a special medal being awarded to Sean Rock who plays on the U 6 team but togged out for the U 12s all year to keep them on their toes. With the formalities over it was time for photographs and then everyone relaxed to Tracey’s Disco.
AGM
This year’s AGM will be held this Sunday 9th December at 3 pm sharp.Lotto
Last week’s numbers were 13, 19, 22 and 22 with 8 being the bonus number. The jackpot was not won and rises to £11,000 or €16,500 for this week’s draw. The quick pick winners were £100: Mary McGuiness Killeavey. £50: Sharon McCann Glassdrummond. £25: C Doherty Termonfeckin. £25: Pauline O’Donnell Crossmaglen.You can now play the Bridge Lotto online. Go to the Bridge website: www.silverbridgegfc.com and click on play now. Don’t forget to tell your friends abroad that this service is now available.
Executive Meeting
The Executive committee will meet at 9 pm this Tuesday night in the clubrooms.Scór na nÓg
Congratulations go to Megan Burns who won the Solo Singer section in the Scór na nÓg Ulster semi-final on Saturday last and good luck in the final. Well done also to the other competitors representing the club, Clare Conlon in the Recitation section, and the Quiz team of Deirbhile Murphy, Emma McGahon and Megan Burns who acquitted themselves well.Xmas Fayre
We would like to thank everyone who came along to our Xmas Fayre on Friday night and helped to make it a resounding success. The Raffle winners were:1st Prize: Gerard Gogarty Ballsmill.
2nd Prize: Bernadette Murphy.
3rd Prize: G &M Finnegan Tullydonnell.
4th Prize: Phil McGoldrick c/o Joe Murphy.
5th Prize: Sharon McCann Art McCooey Park.
6th Prize: Shane Toner.
7th Prize: Francis McEvoy.
A special word of thanks goes to our sponsors, Watters electrical, Joe Murphy, Rory Donnelly, Edel Traynor, Gene Martin, Ann Darcey and the committee members.
Resource Centre
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 Eamonn McCann on 30868 988.
Pilates Class
The Pilates class runs each Monday from 10-30 am. Full details may be had by phoning 086 3081266.Tracey’s Dance Aerobics:
Tracey’s dance aerobics will be on every Monday and Wednesday night from 8 to 9 pm.Rural Abode Project
Under the auspices of the Rural Abode Project a series of Art and Craft classes aimed at rural women continues in the Resource Centre this Tuesday from 7 to 9-30 pm. All women wishing to take advantage of this interesting opportunity can register with Mairead on 078 72823079.Yoga:
The yoga will be on Tuesday night from 7-30 to 9 pm.Bowls:
The Bowling club is on from 9 to 11 pm this Tuesday night and they are looking for new members. If you are interested just come along on the night.Badminton:
The Silverbridge Badminton club is held every Wednesday night in the Resource centre from 9 to 11 pm. No experience is necessary and racquets can be provided. This is an ideal way to keep fit and is suitable for all ages and ability.Silverbridge Juvenile Badminton Club
Please note that the juvenile badminton has changed the times of its Saturday sessions. The club will now run from 3 to 4 pm only each Saturday for ages 7 to 15. The 7 to 8 pm session on Monday nights for the 10 to 15 age group will be on as usual.Any enquiries to 30868822 or 30868175.
Adult Irish Classes:
Adult classes in Beginners Conversational Irish will continue in the Resource Centre this Thursday from 7 to 8 pm. Those interested should phone 30 868 988.Youth Club
The Youth Club is on as usual on Tuesday and Wednesday night. On Friday night we will have our Christmas disco from 8 to 11 pm in the Bowls Room Admission is £3 or €5.Senior Members Please remember that your Drugs and Alcohol Awareness course continues this Tuesday night from 7 to 9-30 pm.
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