Castleblayney Hurling Club Notes 4th March 2024
50/50 Winner Congratulations to Aidan McNally, winner of our 50/50 draw for February, collecting a nice pot of €415. Well done Aidan. The March draw takes place on the last Friday in March. 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.
Dinner Dance in the Glencarn Hotel on last Saturday night was a fantastic evening, celebrating the Ulster Junior Club Champions 2023 while remembering & acknowledging the 1954 Founding Committee. Senior Manager, Kevin Moloney acted as MC for the evening, with David Connolly conducting the Commemoration of the 1954 team, while Chairman Paddy McArdle extended a warm welcome to us all, but in particular to our invited guests who included Leas Uachtarán Chomhairle Uladh, Michael Geoghegan & Chairman of Monaghan County Board, Declan Flanagan. Our guests of honour were family members of the founding committee, some of whom were represented by their great grandchildren now playing with the juveniles of the club, linking past, present & future. Each family were presented with a commemorative plaque to mark their relative’s involvement with the club. For more details on the founding committee & pictures visit our website, castleblayneyhurling.gaa.ie. Finalising the formal proceedings of the evening, chairman Paddy McArdle thanked the organising committee, David Connolly for the commemoration of the Founding Committee, Glenn Murphy photography, Damian Borden & the Glencarn for a super meal, Crafty Owl Productions for the plaques, & Mickey McHugh for the music. Special mention was made of Sheila Forde, former club secretary, for her dedication & commitment to the club & presenting her with a bouquet of flowers, it was remarked that Sheila was staying with the club in a different role. The music & dancing continued long in to the night.
Membership All players need to be fully registered before starting training or playing matches, otherwise they are not covered by the injury scheme. At a recent club meeting, the following rates were decided upon for 2024:
Cairde €120 Includes all adults & juveniles in a household & any students in full time education over 18. All adults can vote at AGM. May be paid in full or 6 monthly instalments of €20.
Senior Player €120 May be paid in full or 6 monthly instalments of €20. All adults can vote at AGM
Student Senior Player €30 All adults can vote at AGM
Adult non-player €30 full voting rights
Juvenile Family €50 This includes parents & all juvenile players. Parents have voting rights a AGM.
Juvenile Player €25
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
Free Membership Get your club membership sorted on or before 1st April to be in with a chance of having it reimbursed to you. You can get your membership via our Clubforce page. Membership can be bought by following the above link. Congratulations to Charmaine Rooney, winner of our Free membership draw for February.
Training Dates & times
U8’s Wednesdays 6-7pm at Castleblayney College Gym (DOB 2016/2017)
U10’s Wednesdays 6-7pm at Castleblayney College Gym (DOB 2014/2015)
U12’s Mondays 7.30-8.30pm at Castleblayney College Gym (DOB 2012/2013)
U14’s Wednesdays Boys School Astroturf 6.30-7.30pm (DOB 2010/2011)
New members welcome.
Seachtain na Gaeilge as we prepare to celebrate our National day & Seachtain na Gaeilge which runs from 1st to 17th March, our U8’s & U10’s are participating in a colouring competition & our U12’s will be asked to select their favourite hurler agus dean cur síos air nó uirthi. Tá súil againn go mbainfidh na páistí taitneamh as na comórtais seo! Cuimhnigh ar d’ainm a líonadh and return to your coach at training on the week beginning 11th March. Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh.
Seniors have a challenge match on Saturday 9th.
U8’s have their second DKIT blitz this Friday 8th March at 7pm.
U12’s enjoyed their blitz last Friday 1st Mar in DKIT, super performance by all and great skilful games to watch. Well done boys.
U13’s had a busy day in Magherafelt on Saturday playing in their blitz. After their exertions, they were treated to a McDonalds, courtesy of Eamonn Mallie. Many thanks to Eamonn for your generosity.
Gaelic Life All Stars Congratulations to Thomas Hughes & Leo Moloney, both of whom collected Gaelic Life Ulster Club All Stars at a glittering ceremony in The Hillgrove on Fri last 1st March. Also to Kevin Moloney, Senior Manager who received a Merit award for Hurling Manager of the Year. Well-deserved recognition for all three.
U20 County Development Squad defeated Cavan 5-13 to 1-11 at Cloghan on Saturday in the Development League, well done lads!
Condolences are extended to the wife, family & extended family of Pat Hanrick, Bunclody Co Wexford on his recent passing. Pat RIP played for Castleblayney Hurling club in late 1970’s early 1980’s. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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
Summer Camp takes place on 8th/9th/10th July, a very important date for your diary!
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
