Castleblayney Hurling Club Notes 27th May 2024
Big Fundraising weekend was a great success with both the Clothes Collection & the Breakfast Morning receiving great support. A huge thank you to all of you who took the time to support either or both events, it is much appreciated. Thank you to our sponsors of the breakfast morning, to McMahon’s Supervalu & Centra(who are also our main sponsor), Crafty Owl Productions, Brendan McMahon Johnston Mooney & O’Brien, Keith Shortt Butchers, Gerry Quinn Butchers, Eamon Byrne Butchers, Duffy’s Pork & Bacon, Gerry’s Fruit & Veg, Annalitten Foods, Joe Bishop Milk, Donal Comiskey Milk, Crafty & Iontas; without your generosity none of this would be possible. Please support local & spend with our sponsors.
50/50 Draw takes place this Friday 31st May. 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.
Summer Camp takes place on Monday 8th to Wednesday 10th July, 10am -12.30pm each day in St Mary’s Park. The rates are as follows: club members, child 1 €35, Child 2 €30, Child 3 €25; non club members Child 1 €50, Child 2 €40. The camp is suitable for boys & girls aged 5-13 years old.
Registration forms are available at training or alternatively, you can download & print from the club website. The registration form and money need to be returned to your coach at training in an envelope with the child’s name displayed. For jersey delivery to be guaranteed, registration will CLOSE on Friday 24th May. Please note if you register after 24th May, we cannot guarantee delivery of a jersey. For further information please contact David 086 2517407 or Marisa 087 2160457.
Membership it is vital that all players are registered, otherwise they are not covered by the injury scheme. Members can pay their membership fee by following the link:
https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=2271&intMF_ID=13511#Anchor. If you haven’t paid your membership please do so immediately.
Fixtures
Monday 27th May, Féile Hurling Round 2 & 3, Blayney V Carrick, Blayney v Latton, 7.00 pm, Cloghan
Tuesday 28th May U14 Táin Óg v Craobh Rua, 7.00pm, Concra
Tuesday 28th May Armagh Hurlng League v Naomh Colum Cille, 7.30pm, Pairc Chlochóg
Thursday 30th May Mick Hannon DHL v Clontibret, 7.45pm, Castleblayney
U8/U10 Monaghan Go Games Blitz on Wednesday 29th, hosted by Cloghan 7.00 – 8.30pm.
Sponsorship Sincere thanks to our ongoing sponsor, Pete McMahon Centra & Supervalu for his continued sponsorship of our Senior team. It is much appreciated & makes a very important contribution to the club & our team. Remember to support local & support our sponsors.
Training Dates & times
U8’s Wednesdays 6-7pm at St Mary’s Juvenile Pitch (DOB 2016/2017)
U10’s Wednesdays 6-7pm at Castleblayney College Gym (DOB 2014/2015) as per the U-8’s above.
U12’s Mondays 7.00-8.00pm at Concra pitch Monday evenings(DOB 2012/2013)
U14’s Tuesdays 7-8pm Juvenile Pitch, St Mary’s (DOB 2010/2011)
U16’s Mondays are Táin Óg Matches, training on Wednesdays 7-8pm Juvenile Pitch, St Mary’s.
New members welcome.
Best of luck to the County Minors & their management in the Celtic Challenge Final which is taking place in Crossmaglen on Saturday, 1pm where they meet Louth. Big shout out to our club representatives Caimin O’Brien, Tim McArdle, Tom Duffy, Eoghan Dignam, Ryan Callan, Cathal Malone, Eoghan McGroder & Nathan Smyth; give it your all lads.
Commiserations to Monaghan U20’s, who acquitted themselves very well against Leitrim in the All Ireland C Final in Kingspan Breffni last Saturday. In a thrilling encounter, the teams could not be separated after extra time & with the game going to penalties, Leitrim emerged the winners. Well done to our club representatives, Michael Meegan, Brion Sherry, Fionn Mulholland, Thomas Hughes, to their teammates & to the management squad of Tony, Patrick & Conor for their Trojan efforts. Great foundations to build on.
Safe travels to one of our former players & loyal supporter, Davy Bolger who together with his wife, returns to New York this week. We were all delighted to catch up with Davy, who is always interested in all things, GAA. Best wishes folks, see you soon again.
Congratulations to two of our hurlers, Nathan McArdle & Fionn Mulholland who received prestigious awards in Castleblayney College at their awards ceremony recently. Indeed in this season of prize-giving, we congratulate & say well done to all our players who are being recognized for their achievements, on & off the pitch. You are all winners!
Coaches A reminder to all coaches involved with underage teams to complete their Vetting ASAP if requested to by the Children’s Officer. Coaches are not permitted to be involved with underage teams if their Vetting and Safeguarding are not up to date. If there are any queries, please contact Marisa on 087 2160457 or email childrensofficer.castleblayneyhurling.monaghan@gaa.ie
Volunteers as the club prepares to get organised for the year ahead, we have identified the need for new people to help us with the coaching of our juveniles & also non-coaching assistance (signing in and out at training, helping at training stations etc). If you can assist us in any way, please contact David Connolly, Coaching Officer 086 2517407
