Castleblayney Hurling Club Notes 27th Nov 2023
50/50 Draw takes place this Friday 1st Dec. To get yourself organised for this draw, you can get your entry on the Clubforce link https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=2767&intMF_ID=7833#Anchor. This provides you with different payment options including setting up a 12 month direct debit subscription paid on a monthly basis which will ensure you are in for every draw. Alternatively, you can get an entry through REVOLUT to @bbol123 putting your name and contact telephone number in the note. Your support is very much appreciated as this is our primary source of fundraising.
All Ireland Quarter Final takes place next Sunday 3rd Dec in McGovern Park, Ruislip at 1pm, with Sean Treacy’s of London providing the opposition. It’s a busy time for the team, management & the committee & we urge you to show your support for them all by flying your flags, showing your colours on your house, car or business. We want to wish good luck to the lads themselves, to Kevin, Eddie, Paddy, their backroom team & all associated with the team, we are all behind you and extremely proud of your achievements thus far.
Sponsorship the club is very humbled & deeply appreciative of all the businesses & individuals who have shown us fantastic support by helping to defray the cost of our trip to London next weekend. It requires quite a substantial outlay & we can’t thank you enough for your generosity. Anyone who would like to donate, big or small, is welcome to do so. Check our social media posts for bank details, or alternatively Revolut to @bbol123. We will be acknowledging our sponsors on social media over the coming days. Thank you so much! As always your support is greatly appreciated.
AGM took place in The Ash Room last Friday 24th. All those in attendance were in a celebratory mood, fresh from the Ulster final win the previous Sunday with thoughts of & plans for the upcoming Quarter Final in Ruislip high on people’s minds. Chairman, Paddy McArdle complimented the active sub-committees, the various coaches & teams on their efforts & successes, following a very comprehensive Secretary’s Report delivered by Sheila Forde & the Treasurer’s Report read by Benny Bolger. Children’s Officer, Marisa Duffy was singled out for special mention for her role in chronicling the club’s history which she continues to undertake in a voluntary capacity for the forthcoming year. After the Election of Officers, there was a swapping of a few roles and at this juncture, outgoing Secretary, Sheila Forde, was commended for all her work in her role as secretary, her commitment to the club and matches and her general all-round knowledge of and passion for the game of hurling. The meeting concluded with sympathies extended to all those who had been bereaved during the year & best wishes for Christmas & the New Year.
The following are the list of officers for 2024:
Chairman: Patrick McArdle
Vice Chair:
Secretary: Catherine Duffy
Ass Secretary: Sheila Forde
Treasurer: Benny Bolger
Ass Treasurer: Noel McGuigan
PRO: Mary Rafter
Development Officer: Martin Rafter
Ass Dev. Officer: Noel McGuigan
Coaching Officer: David Connolly
Co Board Rep: Caitriona McCarney
Registrar: Natalie Noone
Children’s Officer: Marisa Duffy
Player’s Rep: Fergal Rafter
Oifigeach Cultúra: David Connolly
Committee: Jarlath Denny, Hugh Cullen, Kevin Moloney, Eddie Heavin, Eimear McCarthy, Matty Martin, Catriona McCarney, Jimmy Lacey, Mairtin McGann.
