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CALRAIGH/NAOMH-IOSEF
CUMANN LUTHCHLEAS GAEL
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com
COMHDHAIL 2005
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2005
IN
THE MARIAN HALL, CALRY
ON
SATURDAY, 22th JANUARY 2005
AT
6p.m.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC
STANDING ORDERS / CLAR
SECRETARYS REPORT
SENIOR / JUNIOR / U21 FOOTBALL
MINOR TO U-9 TEAM REPORTS
JUVENILE HURLING
LADIES FOOTBALL
MEMBERSHIP / THE LOTTO
SCOR
TREASURERS REPORT
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
AGM ATTENDANCE / CLUB HISTORY
COMPETITION WINNERS / SUMMER -CAMPS
SPONSORSHIP / CLUB MEETINGS
CONTACT NUMBERS
CLUB OFFICERS 2004 (OUTGOING)
MANAGERS / COACHES 2004
MEMBERSHIP
MEMORY LANE
STANDING ORDERS
(1) Those entitled to vote at the AGM are the officers and members of the
Club for 2004.
(2) Voting shall be by a show of hands or by secret ballot at the discretion
of such registered full members. The quota for election is the next
highest number of the total number of votes divided by the number of
vacancies plus one. In the cases of one vacancy to be filled on the
single votes of 90 full members, the quota would be 46.
(3) All motions must be formally proposed and seconded.
(4) The proposer of the motion must do so in less than three
minutes but will have the right of reply for two minutes at the end of
the discussion.
(5) No member other than the proposer may speak more than once on
any motion.
(6) All speakers, other than the proposer of a motion, must limit
themselves to two minutes.
(7) Members are requested to sign in on entering the AGM hall.
CLAR
(1)Adoption of Standing Orders
(2)Minutes of previous Annual General Meeting 2004
(3) Annual Report by Hon. Secretary
(4)Financial statement by Hon. Treasurer
(5)Other Reports and their adoption
(6) Presidential Address
(7) Patrons Address
(8) Chairmans Address
(9) Election of Officers
(10) Motions
(11) General Business
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SECRETARYS REPORT - 2004
A Chairde Gael,
Cuireann se athas orm an tuarascail seo ar imeachtai an club i 2004 a chur os bhur gcomhair.
Introduction.
2004 was a memorable and historic year for the Club and there were also many
memorable games on the National stage.
Club 2004.
• Pride of place for 2004 goes to The Intermediate Football Team, and
management who won the first ever County IFC Final, and have advanced to the
Connaught Final by virtue of a superb win over firm favourites Mayo Champions
Breaffy and Leitrim representatives Dromahair. This team also contested the
Kiernan Cup Final but narrowly lost out to Enniscrone/Kilglass.
• The U-21 Football team contested the second County ‘’B’’ Final against St Johns
and lost by the narrowest of margins.
• The senior hurlers reached the County Championship and League Hurling Finals
and were unlucky not to win.
• The U-14 Footballers won the County Feile Final, and represented the Club and
Sligo at the Feile na nOg Finals in Tyrone
• The Girls U-16 Team won the County ‘’B’’ final against Castleconnor and the
Girls U-12 team won the County ‘’A’’ League against Curry.
• U-14 Hurlers won the league.
• Coaching of football (boys &girls) and hurling was carried out by a number of
dedicated and committed people to whom we should be very grateful.
• It was with great sadness that former Club Chairman Hugh McLoughlin passed
away in 2004.
National 2004.
• Kerry restored the purists faith in Gaelic Games with a glorious return to basics
as they captured the ‘’Sam Maguire Cup’’ against a gallant Mayo team for the
33rd time. Kerry also won the National League Title with a stylish victory over
Galway in the Final.
• Pride was the prime motivating factor for the rebels-Cork- after the hurt of
losing the 2003 Senior Hurling Final to Kilkenny, as they captured the ‘’Liam
Mc Carthy Cup’’ against Kilkenny for a record 29th time. Galway won the
National Hurling League against Waterford.
• Caltra, a small Club won the Galway SFC County Final for the first time ever,
and went on to win the Connaught Club SFC and also to win the ‘’Andy
Merrigan Cup’’ on St Patricks Day 2004 against hot favourites ‘An Gaeltacht’ by
one point. Caltra truly are the epitome of what Club Championship is all about.
They came through a testing series of close matches, and it takes a unique breed
of spirit to overcome such adversity. Newtownshandrum, a tiny North Cork Club
won the AIB All Ireland Senior Club Hurling Title-‘’Tommy Moore Cup’’against Antrim Club Champions Dunloy.
• Tyrone won Minor Football –‘’Tom Markham Cup’’-against Kerry and Galway
won the minor hurling against Kilkenny. Armagh won the U-21 Football All
Ireland against Mayo and Kilkenny won the U-21 hurling Final.
• The students of Sligo I.T. secured their second blue riband Colleges Title –
‘’2004 Datapac Sigerson Cup’’- with a fine win over Queens University.
Defending Champions Waterford I.T. underlined their reputation as undisputed
College kingpins in February, by securing their fifth ‘’Fitzgibbon Cup’’ title in
six years against the University of Limerick.
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St. Pats, Navan won the ‘’Hogan Cup’’ – Colleges Senior Football, and St
Kierans, Kilkenny won the Senior Colleges Hurling.
Provincial 2004.
• Mayo won the Connaught Senior title(Nestor Cup), and also the Connaught U21 Title and Galway won the Connaught Minor title and Leitrim won the
Connaught Junior Football title.
• Galway Senior Ladies won their first ever All-Ireland SFC title-‘’Brendan
Martin Cup’’- against a well drilled Dublin team. Sligo Ladies reached the All
Ireland JFC Final where they played some scintillating football in Croke Park,
but could not overcome a more experienced Kildare Team.
• Ballina won the
Connaught Senior Club football final for 2004 against
Killererin of Galway.
County 2004.
• Sligo senior footballers won the FBD Connaught League, and came within a kick
of a ball of a place in the Semi-Finals of the National Leagues (Div 1). They
pushed Roscommon all the way in the Connaught SFC after a draw and extra
time. They lost easily to Clare in the Qualifiers.
• Sligo Senior Hurlers won the NHL Div 3 Final and were promoted to Div 2. –
Congrats to Team Manager Michael Galvin and selectors Henry Cox and Mick
Seevers.
• Paul Taylor and Paul Durcan have announced their retirement from Inter County
Football after many years of dedicated service to Sligo. They were, and still are,
great role models for young players as they thrilled Sligo supporters down the
years with their skill, and sportsmanship on the field. We were privileged to have
them attend Club functions.
• Sligo Ladies won the Connaught Junior Championship and went on to contest
the Final in Croke Park against Kildare..
Club Communications.
The Clubs Website is now up and running and can be accessed at:
www.calrystjosephsGAA.com. I want to thank Pat Woulfe who has set up the site and
is also maintaining it. All Club news for inclusion on the internet should be e-mailed to
Pat at pwoulfe@eircom.net. We will try and keep the Site updated in 2005 with your
co-operation.
Each week details of club activities are sent in to the Sligo Champion.
calrystjosephs@oceanfree.net is the e-mail address to send your news to for inclusion
in the Champion. Thanks to Gary Dillon for running this e-mail service.
Members are encouraged to attend the monthly Club meetings that are held throughout the year.
For 2004 we would be grateful if the following people or their representatives would please
attend the club meetings
Club Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer & PRO,
Chairman – Bord na nOg,
Chairman – Senior Hurling
Chairman - Juvenile Hurling
Chairman – Ladies Football
Delegates – County Bord, Minor Bord, City Bord, North Bord
These meetings are held in St. Josephs Church on the Second Monday of every month.
Secretary of the Club Joe Gonley can be contacted by e-mail on calrygaa@f2s.com
Anyone who would like to be included on an e-mail distribution list of Club GAA news
please e-mail Club Secretary with your e-mail address.
Cummann na mBunscoil.
County Sligo is fortunate to have one of the most efficient and dynamic Cumann na
mBunscoil organisations in the Country. Congratulations to all the teachers involved on
their dedication. The Club should play a more positive role in helping out the National
Schools in our area.
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This years I.N.T.O. GAA Mini-Sevens proved once again that the standard of girls
Gaelic football in the Country’s Primary Schools continues to rise. Amazing progress
has been made in a short number of years. It is surely just a matter of time before many
more Counties make the break through at Senior level. We must acknowledge the
tremendous work being done by Primary Teachers through out the Country. It is
particularly pleasing that boys and girls now participate in Gaelic Games on an equal
basis. Thousands more girls are playing this great game in Schools and Clubs around the
Country. Congratulations to our local NS on the following achievements:8 + Teacher Flannery Car Sales- Girls winners 2004 were Calry NS.
INTO Mini 7’s Competition 2004- Girls winners Calry NS.
St Brendans who were group stage winners in the ‘’Fair Play Award’’.
The Sligo Cumann na mBunscoil won the coveted ‘’National Roadstone Award’’ for
their Annual Publication Relations Project which was presented by An Taoiseach, in the
Berkley Court Hotel Dublin. They also received an award for their Hurling development
project. This year they have been nominated for a Centenery Camogie Award, and a
Fixtures Booklet Award.
The Fair Play award was introduced to encourage fair play on and off the pitch. It is a
much coveted award and selection is achieved by voting after each stage of the
competition. The overall winner in 2004 was Ballisadare NS and St Brendans NS was a
group stage winner.
Catch and Kick.
The Mc Donalds Catch & Kick competitions, introduced nationwide in 2003, was
continued in 2004 and enthusiastically received in the Primary Schools of Sligo. Boys
and girls were allowed to test themselves in some basic skills, and to compete against
pairs of children from other schools in the County. The competitions were organised by
GPO’s Eamonn O’Hara, Pat Kilcoyne and Gerry Mc Manus.
The Primary Schools ‘’Catch and Kick’’ 2004 winners were Donal Tobin and Barry
O’Mahoney of Strandhill NS.
As a club we need to play a more active role in providing coaching to the Schools in our
area.
Finally I want to thank Cumann na mBunscoil and especially the teachers in our local
National Schools for their dedication, commitment and hard work in preparing and
organising School Teams, boys and girls, hurling and football for the Cumann na
mBunscoil competitions.
Club Development Workshop.
There was a very informative and insightful Pre AGM Club Development Course given
by the Connaught Council in Nov 04, in the North Side Centre. Eamonn Mullin and
Brian Henry were the Course facilitators. The strength and weakness as perceived by
the Club Members were outlined and discussed. Club members who attended: Deirdre
Quinn, Sheila Devaney, Geraldine Flanagan, Tim Hynes, Gary Dillon, Marcey Coyne,
Liam O’Boyle, Brendan Kelly, Loretta Kearins, Mairead Gonley, Ruth Walshe, Michael
Regan, Rory Leahy, Breege Scanlon, Joe Gonley.
International rules Series 2004.
Last year , when the organisers were reviewing the Coca Cola International Rules games
, it was said it would be imperative for Ireland to win the series next time, to guarantee
its viability for the future. Over two weeks in October 2004 they did just that, in fine
style. Peter Mc Grath’s selection was spot on, containing exactly the type of player the
Australians could not handle- fit, fast, those who could think quickly and move
themselves and the ball equally so. There was another incentive for the Irish to win this
series- naming the trophy after the late, great, Cormac Mc Anallen. This was indeed a
fitting tribute to a man whose death on March 2nd 2004 stunned the nation. A very
important and equally satisfying win was achieved in both legs, thus ensuring the long
term viability of the hybrid game, and the future does look distinctly brighter now. The
winning of the 2004 series was also important , and very touching tribute to a gentle
giant, in whose honour the trophy was named by his peers. It was a very emotional and
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exciting moment to see the ‘’Cormac Mc Anallen Cup’’ being hoisted by Irish captain
Padraig Joyce. The series is now secured until 2012, and there are a number of
worthwhile proposals included in the new deal.
The Shinty International between Ireland and Scotland has been a wonderful addition as
it allows the best exponents of the small ball game to wear the Irish Jersey.
Underage Strategic Plan.
The underage Strategic Plan is a National Coaching Template that has been developed
by GAA Head of Games Pat Daly, in conjunction with the National Coaching and
Games Development Committee, to develop our National Games into the New
Millennium. The objectives are to maximise participation and maintain optimum playing
standards. The Plan will be jointly funded by the GAA Units:, National, Provincial,
County and Club. The Club will have the responsibility to provide certified Coaches to
help run initiatives alongside Teachers and Games Promotion Officers(GPO). The Irish
Sports Council and the Sports Council of Northern Ireland are partners in this venture,
and the plan is being jointly funded through equipment, gear and grants. There are many
initiatives through which the plan can be progressed:-Coaching sessions, skills awards,
club mini leagues, Inter club blitzes and many more. We are pleased that Eamonn
O’Hara has been appointed as GPO to the Sligo City Board and wish him well in his
new role. John Tobin has also been appointed as GPO for Connaught. This is a
tremendous investment by the GAA and The Sports Council to promote our National
Games and as a club we have a key role to play.
Recreational Development in Sligo City.
Sligo Borough Council is making great progress on the development of Kevinsfort
Recreation area which consists, among other amenities, a full size sand carpet grass
GAA Pitch, and it was opened in October 2004. The Club played an U-21 match against
Owenmore Gaels on the pitch. The Borough Council also have plans, subject to funding,
to progress with Park Development work at Forthill and Clevereagh in the future. As a
Club which requires more ground we need to make adequate representation and
application for shared use in any Park Development within the Club area.
Sligo Sports and Recreation Partnership.
The Irish Sports Council Strategy Document: ‘’A new era for Sport 2000/2002’’, has as
one of its priorities the fostering and supporting of Innovative Local Sports Partnerships
designed to co-ordinate and promote the development of Sport. The Sligo Sport and
Recreation Partnership is acting as a consultative forum and represents the views of all
local groups. There is funding available for Volunteer Training/Education and
development of club and community sport, and other activities. We need to be
continuously aware of the funding agencies and avail of any help that maybe available.
Croke Park Development.
Ten years on from the first ‘’wrecking Ball’’ swung in the direction of the old Cusack
Stand, Croke Park has been transformed into a stadium that is comparable to the best in
the world.
Now some five years ahead of schedule, the final touches are being put to the great
stadium. In recent weeks ‘’Hill 16’’ was demolished to make way for a bigger and
higher terrace which will extend right across the Railway End of the ground. The fourth
and final phase of the development will increase the Stadiums capacity to 82,500. The
terrace is 13,000 capacity with three main access/exit areas, incorporating the same
facilities that exist on the other stands. The GAA have planning permission for a new
200-Bedroom five story Hotel on Jones Road. This will be a four star Hotel and is
expected to be opened within two years.
Sligo Ladies Football.
Well done to the Sligo Ladies Gaelic Team on winning the Connaught JFC title, and on
reaching the All-Ireland Final, after a comprehensive semi-final win over Cork. In a very
exciting All- Ireland Final at Croke Park, they lost narrowly to Kildare, after giving an
excellent performance. Congratulations to all involved, particularly the players and the
manager Kathleen Kane.
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Marchievicz Park.
Plans to develop new terracing at the town end of Marchievicz Park are well advanced
and very welcome. This will be a great asset to the Park and give a completed look to the
overall development of recent years.
The planning for the new training ground continues at Ransboro. This will be developed
jointly by the County Board and the Coolera/Strandhill Club, and is urgently needed
from all County team’s point of view.
Coaching.
The County Board , in conjunction with Cumann na mBunscoil, Connacht Council,
Sligo I.T., and the Clubs have put together a comprehensive coaching plan to make
coaching available to every primary school in the County in the period February to May
2005. The National Schools in the Club area will continue to receive the Coaching
which was the brainchild of the City Board, and has been in operation for the last three
years.
Club School liaison Officers will play a very important role in the effective delivery of
this coaching project through their links with the Schools.
The 3 National Schools in the Club area received coaching form the 2nd Feb 04 for
fourteen weeks. This Coaching Project was coordinated by GPO Eamonn O Hara with
Coaches from the Sligo I.T., who are students doing Sports and Recreational Courses.
These coaches were on work placement and received payment, and they were:- Richard
Feeney, Cathriona Connolly, Aaron Charles, and Rebecca Mc Philbin. Roddy Gaynor is
their tutor, and they carried out the coaching in a dedicated and enjoyable manner. The
funding was provided by the Clubs, County Board and Connaught Council. St Patrick’s
Calry, St Brendan’s and St Edwards received this coaching.
It is a requirement that all Team Managers and Coaches in charge of both underage and
adult panels, should have completed a Foundation Coaching Course. It is also
recommended that a Level 1 Course, which is the next progression after Foundation
Level be taken. By undertaking the Coaching a uniform method of coaching and
playing will evolve.
Coaching and help at team organisation, school Leagues, and blitz’s in the Secondary
Schools are receiving assistance from the GPO’s.
All Club players should be encouraged to play Gaelic Games for their Colleges. Success
at underage County level will only come through players playing competitive College
Football.
County U-14 Schools of Excellence and U-15 Development Squads are working to an
organised programme geared towards team performance, and offers club players an
opportunity to enhance and improve their skills, and raise the standard of Gaelic games.
There are many opportunities for underage players to avail of coaching provided by the
Club and County Board:
1. Club Coaching on Saturday mornings during the Gaelic Season-March to
September.
2. Coaching form the different Team Managers and Coaches.
3. The AIB Connacht Summer Camps.
4. The City Board Summer Coaching.
5. The Coaching provided by the City Board via the Sligo I.T. Students in the local
National Schools.
6. The County U-14 and U-15 developments squads.
7. Coaching and games provided by Secondary Schools.
8. Girls coaching provided by the Ladies Club Committees.
9. Hurling Coaching provided by the Club Hurling Committee.
10. City Board representative development panels.
11. Cumann na mBunscoil competitions- hurling, football, and Camogie.
12. Inter divisional competitions for U-15 & U17. Give opportunity to play at higher
standard.
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U-17 & U-15 Divisional Teams.
The Inter Divisional competition, set up by the County Development Committee along
with Club representatives, will take place in early 2005. The U-17 will commence on 6th
Feb05, and the U-15 will commence on the 13th Feb 05. Club minor and U-16 Manager
to help out the North Division, at notifying and transporting players to games. This
competition is to give meaningful games to interested players, and help to bring them
closer to County standard. There are plans to further expand the Inter Divisional
Competitions to U-13 and more. This activity will give a more meaningful and positive
role to the Divisional Boards whose functions had been reduced drastically. I want to
thank Club Member Declan Caslin and his Company Bord na Mona for sponsoring the
Jerseys for the North Division Team.
Summerhill College 2004.
Colleges football provides players with an opportunity to play football outside the
confines of their clubs. It gives them a perception of Inter County football from the ages
of 13 to 17 yrs. It is football in a wider context, and it bypasses the insularity of Club
Football. Of course it is a two way street: the Colleges benefit, and so do the Clubs and
County.
Teams are now Class based, and the Senior Team can be from any of the Classes. The
Senior Team were knocked out of the B Colleges Championship by Holy Rosary
College Mountbellew. There were First Year Blitz’s held. Second Year played in
League and Championship. Third Year reached Semi Final of Championship. Fourth
Year missed out in League qualification and played in Championship.
The pitch situation is difficult with the construction of the new By Pass, and the College
are grateful to St Molaise Gaels and Marckievicz Park for the use of their pitches.
However there is a proposal to develop two full size pitches when the road is complete,
and this should help College football development and the local Clubs.
It is important, that we as a Club and also parents, encourage players to play with the
College Teams and to help in any way our Second Level Schools in the promotion of
Gaelic Games. The teachers who give of their time to organise the playing of the games
deserve our thanks.
Sligo I.T.
The success of Sligo I.T. senior footballers in winning the coveted Sigerson Cup for the
second time in recent years is a great achievement in the competitive world of Third
Level College Football. Congratulations to the players, Michael Breslin, Denis Johnson,
Michael Harte and Liam Heekin, and all associated with the GAA Club in the Institute.
The Sligo I.T. also won the Junior Final –Ryan Cup- in Dec.
Sligo I.T. continues to work hard in the promotion of Gaelic Games. It is also very
encouraging to see a Club player, Fergus Horan, on the Senior Team and we wish him
well. The Sligo I.T team are now competing in the Connaught FBD League. Best wishes
to the Senior Team, as they compete in the prestigious Sigerson Cup competition in
March 2005.
Tragedy.
On March 2nd 2004, Cormac Mc Anallen passed away. Cormac Mc Anallen, 24, was a
winner of All Ireland, minor, U-21, senior and Scor na nOg medals with Tyrone. He had
just been appointed team captain in succession to Peter Canavan, and led his team to
success in the ‘’Mc Kenna Cup’’. His death, in the prime of youth, from a sudden illness
shocked the sporting world. The naming of the Trophy for the International Rules
Series after the late, great Cormac Mc Anallen was indeed a fitting tribute to him.
Cormac excelled in the hybrid game during his tragically short career, and I think there
was absolutely no way, in the minds of the players or management , that the trophy was
going to stray from its home shores in the year of its inception.
Ar dheis dhe go raibh a ainm dilis.
Congratulations.
Congratulations to the Sligo Minor Team on winning the ‘’O’Donoughue Shield’’ for
the first time ever . They beat Cavan in a very exciting and sporting Final in Pairc Sean
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Mac Diarmada –Ck-on-Shannon on Sunday 12th Dec 04. Well done to Keith Raymond
who played very well on the team and to PJ Boyd and Tommy Scanlon who were on the
panel.
Also congratulations to Anne Cummins on winning the very prestigious award of ‘’Sligo
Person of the Year 2004’’.
Bord na nOg
Bord na nOg is a vital organ of the club in the promotion and development of Gaelic games. It was
with great regret that a Chairman of Bord na nOg was not appointed in 2004. We must ensure that
this area is not neglected in 2005. I want to thank the officers and members of Bord na nOg for
their dedication and hard work during the year. I also want to congratulate them on all the training
sessions organised, games played and their success on the field of play.
SCOR na nOG:
The Club was well represented in two events at the North Board Scor na nOg Finals in Grange and
in the Sligo final in Dromore West. I want to congratulate all participants and all who took it upon
themselves to organise teams for participation in Scor. It is important to ensure that the promotion
of Irish language and culture are promoted at all levels within the Club. Also sincere thanks to the
parents for encouraging their children to participate in Scor na nOg. Thank you to John Griffin for
all your work in organising Scor participants.
DISCIPLINE
It is imperative that all members and supporters of our Club ensure they always have respect for
fellow players, opposition players, supporters, referees and Club property. In this time of greater
accountability Club members we must not bring the name of our Club into disrepute.
INSURANCE:
We advise all players (Juvenile and adults) and club officials to have Health Insurance cover eg.
VHI, BUPA etc. before they partake in any sporting event. It is every individual’s responsibility to
ensure they have adequate health/injury insurance since injury is an inherent part of sport. Players
need to assume responsibility for their own wellbeing, insure themselves properly and administer
their own injury claims through their own health care provider. Thanks to Mary O’Reilly for
organising claim forms for injured players during the year.
REFEREES:
The Referee plays a key role on the field of play and must be treated with respect. We should all be
prepared to play our part in achieving better quality refereeing by: - changing attitudes towards
referees and refereeing; creating the right conditions for referees to carry out their duties;
promoting respect for referees and the rules and desisting from abusing referees at all times. The
County Board are seeking new referees and I would urge all members to encourage and support any
club person who might be interested in taking up refereeing
PITCH USAGE:
The co-ordination of the pitch usage is a very challenging and demanding task with the everincreasing activity. Thanks to Pat Branley and Brian Maguire for all their work with Joe Keane in
ensuring the pitch was inspected and closed where appropriate. All managers must ensure they liase
at an early stage with the Co-ordinator in determining the times and days of training sessions and
games.
FINANCE:
The cost of running a club is continuing to increase. Money is needed to keep the club going, to
buy equipment, to cover transport, to maintain the grounds, to pay insurance and in general to
service the day-to-day needs of the club.
It is important that all Club expenses are pre-approved before they are incurred. If a club member
intends to incur an expense or bill the club for any expenses the amount must be approved at a club
meeting in advance.
Lotto and fundraising:
The Club LOTTO is our main source of fund-raising and I want to compliment and thank Declan
Caslin, Tim Hynes and all on the Lotto Committee who work tirelessly to support the Club Lotto.
Many thanks to all who sold Lotto tickets during the year or who helped with fundraising in any
way.
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As in 2004 we will be selling our own yearly lotto tickets and we would urge all members and
supporters to continue their support for this. The tickets will cost €25 and will ensure your numbers
are entered in all Club Lotto draws for one year (17 draws).
Membership:
We would ask everyone to ensure that you pay your membership to a Club Executive Member
before March 1st. Collecting membership and registering members is a time consuming job the
task would be easier performed if all membership was paid on time. Thanks to all managers and
coaches who collected membership from players during the year. Sponsorship:
It is true to say that no club can survive without sponsorship and this club is no different. We are
always on the look out for sponsorship no matter how small and all sponsorship is very much
appreciated and very welcome. I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all club sponsors
for their contributions during the year and to assure them that their assistance is put to positive club
and games promotion and development.
Henry Cox has initiated the “Who wants to be a Thousandaire” fundraiser. Preparations are
already underway for this major fundraiser which is to be held in May.
I want to sincerely thank Loretta Kearins for her commitment and hard work as club Treasurer. It
will be important to appoint an Assistant Treasurer in 2005 to assist with club finances.
COUNTY OFFICERS FROM CLUB:
I wish to thank and congratulate all club members who give of their time, freely and unselfishly, in
promoting Gaelic games outside the club in different County Board Committees.
Tom Gallen, Brian McGauran Snr. and Brian McGauran Jnr and Seamus Cummins - members of
Markievicz Park
Tim Hynes - Secretary of Sligo City GAA Bord and Sligo Coaching Committee
Michael Regan – PRO County Minor Bord.
Henry Cox – Chairman of Sligo Hurling Bord
John Lee – County Minor Bord Fixture Secretary
COUNTY PLAYER REPRESENTATION:
It is very heartening and encouraging to see the number of club players who wear the County jersey
at different age levels in Hurling and Football increasing every year. This is surely a testament to
the diligent, dedicated and committed coaching being carried out by many people down through the
years and finally due to the support and encouragement of the parents. I wish to thank all the
coaches, players and parents who are making the wearing of the "Black and White" a reality and
long may it continue.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Firstly, I want to sincerely thank the Club Executive for their help, co-operation and commitment
during the year and for their attendance at Club meetings.
I am grateful to Club Chairman, Tim Hynes, for his unselfish efforts, support and consideration
during the year. I wish to compliment him on the outstanding work he is doing for the Club as
Chairman.
Thanks to Treasurer Loretta Kearins for all the administrative duties she has performed on behalf of
all club members.
Thanks to Gary Dillon, Pat Woulfe and Alo Farragher for all their efforts with news and
communications in 2004.
I wish to thank the following organisations and individuals who helped make 2004 such a
successful year: - all team Managers, Coaches and Selectors, all sub-committees, all Officers within
the club, Sponsors, Referees, Club delegates to County Board, Minor Board, Sligo City Board and
North Divisional Board, Parents, Teachers, Local Clergy, Sligo Champion and Weekender, Ocean
FM and Sligo Vocational Education Committee.
I also want to sincerely thank Pauric Connor for his very important work in maintaining the
Dressing-Rooms and surrounds to a very high standard.
Thanks to Theresa O’Boyle & Eilish McGowan, (Kodak Express) who made themselves available
to take photographs during 2004.
Thanks to Marian Hall Committee, St. Josephs Church and Northside Centre for making their
facilities available when requested.
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The club depends on the support and shared commitments of the parents and the local community
to continue its valuable and very important task of promoting and developing Gaelic games. We
must never lose sight of the fact that all the clubs activities are carried out on a voluntary basis with
the overall objective to ensure that a positive environment is created where every team member is
recognised and appreciated for his/her unique contribution. Competitions should be controlled to
produce more positive results and successful learning experiences, physical, social and emotional,
for all children in an environment where involvement, enjoyment and fun are maximised. The
Calry/St. Joseph's club is lucky to have so many committed people willing to give of their time
freely and unselfishly to the promotion of Gaelic games that are very healthy, active and character
building sports. As a community we need to continue to give support, co-operation and
encouragement to all club members actively involved in club activities.
I wish all club members who are sitting exams this year every success and well done to all club
members who brought honour to the parish in 2004 through their many great achievements in other
sporting codes.
We would encourage as many members and supporters to come along to the Club Dinner Dance in
the Southern Hotel on Saturday February 19th.
Finally, on behalf of the Calry/St. Joseph's club, I extend sincere sympathy to all club members
who suffered bereavements during 2004.
Wishing you all every success and happiness in 2005.
Yours in sport,
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IOSEF MACGABHANLAIGH (RUNAI)
THE FOLLOWING REPORTS INCLUDE SUBMISSIONS FROM THE VARIOUS
REPRESENTATIVES OF CLUB TEAMS
INTERMEDIATE TEAM (Appendix 1)
What a fantastic moment in the history of the club when at 4.25pm on the 10th October 2004,
team captain Damien Flynn lifted the Joe McMorrow Cup in the stand of the Markievich Park
amid scenes of great delight and jubilation to accept the honour of County Intermediate
Champions 2004 for the first time since the formation of the club.
The
after
match
celebrations
were
unprecedented, and for our large band of
supporters who were present in the Village Inn
on our last stop with the cup on Sunday night it
will be forever etched in the memories, the
riveting speech given by the late Hugh
McLoughlin, when he held his captive
audience spellbound with an articulate account
of the clubs progress from the early days, when
he himself was instrumental in setting up
underage structures, and together with many
more hardworking people in the club, had
made this momentus occasion possible.
Everyone present could see that winning this
trophy meant everything to Hugh before he
sadly departed this life a short time later. Ar
deis Dhe go raibh a ainm dhilis.
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The Intermediate team began their preparations for 2004 when 23 players attended a meeting
with management in Hazelwood on February 7th. Targets were set for the year and to win the
Intermediate Championship was top of the list.
Training commenced on 10th February
and we played our first game on 28th
February in the Benson Cup v
Geevagh. We had a total of 85 training
sessions, 11 league games, 8
championship games, 4 Benson Cup
games, 3 challenge matches and two
Connacht Club games on 3rd December
and January 15th 2005. We reached the
final of the Benson Cup loosing
narrowly to Enniscrone on 7th June in
Tubbercurry. We finished 3rd in the
League with 7 wins, 3 loses and 1
drawn match.
Our championship campaign began on 25th July. We won our 3 group matches with wins over
Eastern Harps, Geevagh and Cloonnacool. We beat St. Pats in the quarter final and beat
Enniscrone in the semifinal after a replay. Who will ever forget our two epic encounters with
Coolaney Mullinabreena in the final, when after a thrilling drawn match we finally overcame
their challenge in the replay on a score line of 2-6 to 1-7, to achieve the greatest success by any
adult football team in the history of the club.
As a follow up to our championship success we went on to represent Sligo in the Connacht club
championship. On the 3rd December we gave one of our finest performances of the year when we
beat the hotly fancied Breaffy by 1-8 to 0-6 on their home turf. On Saturday January 15, 2005 we
then played St Patricks of Dromahair, Leitrim in the Connacht Semi-Final. After a draw a full
time we went on to beat them 1-15 to 1-09 at the end of extra time in Markievicz Park. We now
play Western Gaels of Roscommon in the Connacht Final on January Saturday 29th. 2005.
Success does not come without hard work and what a fantastic commitment was put in by the
panel of players. Many sacrifices were made by the players with a great turn out at trainings.
Players travelled long distances, changed work schedules and cancelled holidays etc. All of this
contributed to building up a tremendous team morale that was very evident on the field of play.
The team displayed pride, passion and a never say die attitude, which are all vital ingredients for
success.
To have a successful team you need a good management structure, and we have the perfect
combination of manager trainer Stephen Devaney, Selectors Martin Horan and Vinny Fowley,
Physio Breege Scanlon. We got great support from the backroom team of Pauric O’Connor, Gary
Dillon and a number of other people who were also very supportive of the team and
management.
2005 will be a big challenge for the team as
we move up to play senior championship
football. Our aim is to go out and win every
game we play, with our top priority to win
the Intermediate league, and to play Senior
league and championship in 2006. Finally
we would like to thank our three main
sponsors Kevin Keown. Bundoran Motors,
Stephen Devaney Heatmerchants and
Declan
Caslin
Bord
na
Mona.
Congratulations to our three players Stephen
Heraughty, Benny O’Reilly and Fergus
Horan who are part of Sligo Senior and U21 panel. The following is a list of players
on the 2004 Intermediate panel.
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S. Heraughty, E. Kelly, D. Flynn (Captain), L. McGuinn, B. Hynes, A. Devaney, D. Mullen, V.
Nally, R. Boyd, C. Nally, F. Horan, C. Maguire, B. O’Reilly, S. Boyd, E. McGowan, D.
McGuinn, C. Coyne, R. Doonan, D. Horan, D. Gannon, M. Gilmartin,R. Leahy, K. Hynes, I.
Kearins, S. Gilroy, A. Collins, D. Woods, A. Maguire, C. O’Hara, T. Scanlon,, K. Raymond, P.J.
Boyd, G. Higgins, D. Feerick, F. Coyne, J. Scanlon, P. Scanlon, S. Martyn, C. Kelly, J. Gaffney,
D. Collery and K. Gilroy.
Managers:
Stephen Devaney, Vinny Fowley, Martin Horan
JUNIOR TEAM (Appendix 2)
There was a Junior Team entered in the Div 3 League and the Junior Championship in 2004.
Matches commenced on 12th May 04 and finished on 30th June 04. Played 6 League and 1
Championship game. Won 2, Drew 2, Lost 3. There were 41 players used to fulfil the 7
fixtures.
Reflecting on the League, I feel we should have at least qualified for the Semi-Finals, for there
were two drawn matches against Ballymote and Shamrock Gaels that we could have won. A
missed free in the last minute against Ballymote, while our home fixture against Shamrock
Gaels it was a scoring error by the referee which cost us the full points.
The most disappointing game for me was the North Div Championship game away to St
Molaise Gaels. It was one of those frustrating games where we just could not get into the game,
eventhough it took extra time to finish the game. I felt it was one that was thrown away- it took
St Molaise Gaels two games to win the North Board Final V St Johns. On a positive note it was
good that we had 33 players eligible for the Junior Championship. At least 23 of these are
under 21. This is a vote of confidence for the underage structure within the club. Overall the
Junior League and Ch/ship is a very good exercise for all the positive’s:- things that are
essential for club/team development, like the mixing of minors, U-21, senior and occasionally
a couple of U-16’s. Most players would agree that competitive games, no matter what grade,
would beat the routine of training, so junior is important for this alone.
12-05-04. Home to St Michaels. Lost 2—6 to 0—10. This was a good open game of football,
but the opposition were more hungry and eager and edged in front at the final whistle. Team:G. Mc Gwynne, T. Scanlon, C. Coyne, R. Cox, K. Hynes, C. Nally, M. Gilmartin, B. O’Reilly,
G. Higgins, I. Kearins, V. Nally, K. Raymond, S. Gilroy, G. O’Boyle, R. doonan. Subs- J.
O’Connor, D. Gannon, T.O’Reilly, S. O’Boyle.
19-05-04:- Away to Drumcliffe Rosses Point. Lost 1—12 to 1—13. This was a game that we
dominated through the field except on the score board. There were four close in frees and a
number of scoring chances from play missed. The opposition were more focused and alert in
front of goal and took all the chances that came their way. Team:- G. Mc Gwynne, T. Scanlon,
J. O’Connor, K. Hynes, G. Higgins, A. Collins, F. Horan, B. O’Reilly, I. Kearins, B.
Brennan, S. Gilroy, T.O’Reilly, R. Doonan. Subs- D. Flynn.
26-05-04. Away to Ballymote. Drew (C) 0—12 to (B) 1—9. This was another game that could
have been won but perhaps a draw was a fair result. Team:-T. Clarke, T. Scanlon, D. Horan, C.
Coyne, K. Hynes, B. Hynes, M. Gilmartin, B. O’Reilly, V. Nally, J. O’Connor, G. Higgins, K.
Raymond, C. Nally, R. Doonan, S. Gilroy. Subs –A. Devaney, T. O’Reilly.
02-06-04. Home to St Molaise Gaels.. This game was called off by referee Eddie Waters as St
Molaise had not enough players. We had 22 players available for this game.
09-06-04. away to Coolera Strandhill. Won 2—11 to 3—15. This was a game of two halves.
The first half we played very poorly, conceded two soft goals, had eight wides, and were
behind by 4pts at the half time whistle. There were some judicious changes made at half time
and they had a big impact on the outcome of the game. We scored a couple of fortuitious
goals, and in the final 10 minutes added a number of scores to edge ahead. Team:-F. Horan, C.
Maguire, C. Coyne, A. Collins, K. Hynes, B. Hynes, J. O’Connor, B. O’Reilly, D. Flynn, I.
Kearins, E. Mc Gowan, B. Brennan, A. Devaney, R. Doonan, C. Nally. Subs used- D. Mullin,
E. Kelly, D. Gannon, L. Mc Guinn, C. Ward, and V. Nally and G. Higgins were also available.
16-06-04. Home to Shamrock Gaels. Drew 3—6 to 3—6. This was a very exciting and
sporting game. Our team played with great heart and determination and could have won this
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game. However a number of elementary mistakes were made and these were capitilised on by
the opposition. Team:- S. Heraughty, S. Martyn, D. Horan, A. Devaney, K. Hynes, E. Kelly,
A. Collins, R. Boyd, V. Nally, I. Kearins, G. Higgins, J. O’Connor, S. Gilroy, R. Doonan, C.
Ward. Subs used- R. Leahy, C. Maguire, A. Mc Moreland.
30-06-04: Home to St Molaise Gaels. Won 0—12 to 1—7. This was a very hard, tough,
physical game that went all the way down to the wire. We were fortunate to have our noses in
front as the opposition missed a great goal chance in the final seconds. Team:-E. Mc Gowan,
C. Maguire, E. Kelly, K. Raymond, K. Hynes, B. Hynes, C. Coyne, R. Boyd, V. Nally, C.
Nally, D. Collery, I. Kearins, T. O’Reilly, R. Leahy, D. Gilmartin. Subs used-S. Gilroy.
Junior Championship 04.
31-05-04. Away to St Molaise Gaels. Lost 2—7 to 2—8. after extra time. A large enthusiastic
crowd turned up for this local derby, and they were not disappointed, as all that is good in
Gaelic Football was on view. High fielding, good team work, great defending, great blocking,
and embellished with some great scores. We were ahead coming up to full time but the fighting
qualities of St Molaise Gaels forced a draw with a good point. Into extra time with the bodies
beginning to show signs of strain and tiredness, the football served up was exciting even if the
skill levels had dropped slightly. Both teams battled hard to win the holy grail, and St Molaise
Gaels went a point up but the drama continued as we got a 14 metre free which if scored would
have sent the game to a replay- however our luck ran out as we missed the free and were out of
the Junior Championship. Team:- G. Mc Gwynne, R. Cox, A. Devaney, S. Martyn, K. Hynes,
C. Coyne, J. O’Connor, F. Horan, D. Collery, I. Kearins, G. Higgins, K. Raymond, B. Brennan,
C. Nally, T. O’Reilly. Subs; S. Gilroy, P. Scanlon, L. Mc Guinn.
Conclusion:-The Junior League gives a great opportunity to keep up and coming young
players, and Intermediate fringe players playing football at a competitive level. There needs to
be more consistency of players commitment to the League, as we had from 13 to 22 players at
matches, and we used 41 players to fulfil our 7 games. There were a number of games we
could have won with a bit more luck at scoring.
Thanks to the 41 players , Mary O’Reilly and Tim Hynes for their help and support.
Signed: Gerry Higgins- Junior Team Manager 2004.
U21 TEAM (Appendix 3)
2004 was again a year, which promised much but yet again, failed to deliver.
We played 4 games in the championship. We started with a first round game against
Owenmore Gaels, which was played in Kevinsfort due to both teams’ pitches been unplayable.
We won this game comfortably after a few scares.
In the quarterfinal we beat St Michael’s in our best performance of the year in Hazelwood. The
Semi Final was played the following Sunday in Hazelwood again, and the opposition this time
was Geevagh.
In a hard fought match we were lucky to come away with a one-point victory against a very
gallant Geevagh side.
In the final we met our rivals
and near neighbours Saint
Johns. The final was played in
Grange and we got off to the
perfect start with a Donnacha
Mullin goal and we led by 5
points
at
half
time.
Unfortunately
we
didn’t
perform in the second half and
failed to score, eventually
going down on a score line of
2-6 to 1-5.
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I would like to congratulate Benny O Reilly and Fergus Horan who represented Sligo at under
21 level this year. Unfortunately they and the rest of the panel were let down by bad
preparation and were soundly beaten by Mayo.
I would like to thank Ian Kearns, Martin Horan and Vinny Fowley for all their help during the
campaign.
Under 21 Panel
Gary Mc Gwynne, Brian Hynes, Fiachra Coyne, Ciaran Coyne, Ciaran Maguire, Damien
Gannon, Robert Boyd, Fergus Horan, Michael Gilmartin, Donnacha Mullin, Keith Raymond,
Benny O Reilly, Colin O Hara, Ronan Foley, Billy Brennan, John Gaffney, PJ Boyd, Shane
Gilroy, Tony O Reilly, Tommy Scanlon, Neil O Brien, Kevin Hynes
Managers: Damian Flynn and Ian Kearins
SENIOR HURLING 2004 (Appendix 4)
STIOFAIN O’FAOLAIN (Runai Iomaint)
U18 TEAM (Appendix 5)
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Minor Team Report 2004.
The team reached the quarter finals of the ‘’A’’ Championship and the ‘’A’’ League.
There was a potential minor panel of 19 and 9 U-16 players played. Training
commenced on 3-03-04 and finished on 26-08-04.There was a total of 32 Training
sessions held. Attendance at Training was poor and only four minor players and two
U-16 players attended more than 50% of the Sessions. There were 11 Games played :-8
in the League and 3 in the Championship. Won 3, lost 6 , drew 1, conceded 1.
Minor A League 2004.
29-3-04: Away to Coolera Strandhill. Won 1—9 to 0—11. This was a hard earned
victory which was fashioned by a late goal. This was very sporting and exciting match.
Thanks to John Griffin who managed the team for this game. (19 players).
5-04-04: away to Enniscrone/Castleconnor. Lost 1—8 to 1—7.This was a nail
biting, sporting, and exciting game of football. The lead changed hands on a number of
occasions, and the result went down to the wire. This was a very gutsy and spirited
performance with superb performances from Keith Raymond and Michael Gilmartin,
and solid games from Tommy Scanlon and Brian Hynes. We had a number of scoring
chances from frees and play to win the game, but the chances were spurned. (17
players).
12-04-04: Home to Eastern Harps. Won 1—10 to 0—8. This was a very hard
hitting and tough game of football. The opposition were well up for this game. The
score changed hands on a number of occasions but our players kept to the task in hand
and hassled and harried the opposition. Michael Gilmartin gave another ten star rating
performance and scored 1—3 from wing back. Other players to go beyond the call of
duty were –Tommy Scanlon, Brian Hynes, Keith Raymond and PJ Boyd. (16 players).
19-04-04: Home to Tourlestrane. This game was called off by Referee T J Keaveney
due to a very wet pitch. (14 players).
26-04-04: Home to St Johns. Lost 1—7 to 0—9. This was a game where we were
always in with a chance of winning, but we were not sharp or crisp enough. The team
had enough chances to win by about 10 pts, but some wayward shooting from play and
frees left us chasing the game all through. Brian O Reilly played very well in goals and
had a very good kick out. (16 players).
21-06-04 away to Tubbercurry.. Lost 3—8 to 3—13. The team played with great
spirit and determination, and just for some wayward shooting and a few basic passing
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errors we could have won the game well. The match itself was nerve wrecking, and
exciting, with all the team giving their best. All the players worked very hard, put in
some great tackles, ran and put their bodies in the way of the onslaught from
Tubbercurry. Brian O’Reilly scored a goal and Mark Hynes gave a good pass to Brian
Hynes for another goal. (19 players).
24-06-04: Home to Shamrock Gaels. Lost 1—9 to 2—16. The team did not perform
or were not allowed to perform. Shamrock Gaels had a very strong midfield pairing and
we could not get our hands on much ball. Brian Hynes scored 1-5. (17 players).
28-06-04: Away to St Pats. Won 2—6 to 3—14. This was a fairly easy win. Shane
Martyn got injured after ten minutes and was replaced by our only sub Cormac Coyne.
(16 players).
12-07-04: Away to Tourlestrane. This was a quarter final of the League and all the
players were contacted and the Bus was waiting at St Josephs Church. Just ten players
turned up, and we had to concede the game to Tourlestrane. Thanks to the ten players
who turned up:- Ronan Moriarty, Shane Gilroy, Brian Hynes, Mark Hynes, Tony
O’Reilly, Brian Kinsella, Tommy Scanlon, Michael Gilmartin, Keith Raymond and
Cristy Ward. (10 players).
Minor A Championship. 2004.
16-08-04: 1st Round Home to Eastern Harps. Drew 1-7 to 0-10. The team played
some brilliant flowing football in the first half and should have been ahead by more
than the 4pts with the possession they had. The players were well up for this game, as
they were well focused and very determined in the first half. In the second half the
opposition were more physical and more determined, and ran at our players with great
commitment. Some of our players withstood the pace and hunger of the opposition, but
for many of the players their fitness levels were well exposed, as the opposition came at
us in waves. To be fair to some of the players they came back and could have won the
game with a 14 metre free in the final seconds but the chance was missed. This game
proved that if players are not training and practising the skills, then they cannot last a
full game against teams who are training. This was a very exciting game that we could
have won, but the non competitiveness of some of the players in the second half gave
the initiative to the opposition and they capitilised on this with open arms. There were
fine performances from Keith Raymond, Brian Hynes, Michael Gilmartin, Tommy
Scanlon, PJ Boyd, Ronan Cox. (20 players).
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19-08-04: Replay away to Eastern Harps. Lost 1—15 to 2—05. The team played
very poorly with a strong wind in the first half, and were trailing by 6pts to 3pts at half
time. In the second half against the breeze, the players put in a spirited and committed
effort, but the lack of fitness of some players was again very evident, against a fitter
and hungrier Eastern Harps. However the number of players who were training carried
the game to the opposition, and but for some poor shooting could have been much
closer at the final whistle. (16 players).
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29-08-04: Away to Tourlestrane in the quarter final of the championship. Lost 1-5
to 3-8. The team started off with great passion, determination and courage and were
leading by 1-1 to 0-1 after 10 minutes. At half time we were behind by 1-3 to 2-5. The
second half continued with our team playing with great spirit and contesting every ball.
We had plenty of possession but found it difficult to convert it into scores. The score
was pegged back to 1-5 to 2-5 with 10 minutes left. However in the final ten minutes,
Tourlestrane’s superior fitness level, and greater team work, and better support play
saw them finish the game strongly, and ran out winners by 1-5 to 3-8. Our teams lack of
fitness was very evident in the final few minutes. (17 players).
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‘’A’’ Championship in 2004. However the lack of fitness of some of the players was
exposed in the later stages of matches, as the pressure and teamwork of the opposition
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wore down our players resolve, and they found it easier to set up scores, which we
found extremely difficult to do.
Finally thanks to all the players who turned up for training and attended matches.
Also a special thanks to the players who sold Club Lotto Books as part of their financial
contribution towards running the club. Thanks to the parents who attended the matches
and transported players and also helped as umpires and linesmen. I want to especially
thank the U-16 players who played during the year, with out whom we would have to
concede many matches:- Joey Scanlon, Mark Hynes, Gary McGwynne, Damien
O’Boyle, Dane Torsney, Brian O’Reilly, Cormac Coyne, Stefan Callaghan, Gary
Feeney. and the U-18 panel:- Brian Hynes, Shane Martyn, Shane Gilroy, Michael
Gilmartin, Ronan Moriarty, Tony O’Reilly, John Mc Gowan, Niall Caheny, Oisin Mc
Neela, Cristy Ward, Ronan Cox, Keith Raymond, Tommy Scanlon, PJ Boyd, Ross
O’Boyle, Cris Clery, Brian Kinsella, Eoghan Mc Hugh.
Also a special thanks to Martin Horan and Joe Gonley and John Griffin for their
support and help throughout the year, and to physio Breege Scanlon for her
professional First Aid abilities that were called upon on many occasions.
County representation: Brian Hynes, Michael Gilmartin and PJ Boyd were on the
Sligo Minor Panel 2004 with Brian Hynes playing at wing back in the Connacht
Championship against Roscommon. Keith Raymond, Tommy Scanlon and PJ Boyd are
on the 2005 Minor panel with Keith Raymond playing on the winning Sligo Minor
Team at wing forward in the ‘’O’Donoughue Shield Final’’ against Cavan on 12th Dec
04. Dane Torsney and Damien O Boyle were on the Sligo U-16 County Team 2004.
Managers: Tim Hynes, Martin Horan, Joe Gonley.
Signed: Tim Hynes.
U16 TEAM REPORT (Appendix 6)
The U-16 Team played in the County ‘’A’’ League and Championship in 2004. Other teams in
their group were:- St. Marys, Tourlestrane, Eastern Harps, St. Johns, Geevagh, Drumcliffe
Rosses Point, Coolera Strandhill. Training was organised with the minor team, and commenced
on 10 March 04 and finished on 22nd May 04. There was a very poor response to training- 13
players attended some training, and only two players attended more than half the training
sessions. There were 10 games played – Won 5, drew 1, lost 4. Also played a Tournament in
Ballyshannon.
U-16 ‘’A’’ League 2004.
02-04-04.- Home to St. Johns. Won. The U-16 team had a hard earned win against neighbours
St Johns in the league in Hazelwood. Played in strong winds and rain Calry had the better of
the first half aided by the wind. Points from Brian O’Reilly, Damien O’Boyle and a goal from
half forward Daniel Dolan gave Calry a half time lad of 1-5 to 0-2. In the second half the tables
turned and aided by the wind St Johns came back and started knocking over the scores. Calry
however battled
on and only for some good saves by the St Johns keeper Calry might of had an easier victory.
With a minute left the scores were level but a fisted point from midfielder Damien O’Boyle
gave Calry the win. Good performances were had by Damien O’Boyle, Stefen Callaghan and
Daniel Dolan.
09-04-04.- Away to St. Marys. Lost. Played in windy conditions our team had the better of the
first half exchanges are were up by 4 points at the interval after an excellent goal from
midfielder Damien O’Boyle
when he ran from the halfway line and played a one two with Benjamin Ramsey before
burying it in the net. In the second half we were up by 2 points with about 10 minutes to go
when St Marys got a goal and aided by the wind they went on to claim victory by 3 points.
Team on duty: B.O’Reilly, M.Harte, J.Scanlon, M.Hynes, M.Fowley, D.Torsney, J.Keown,
D.O’Boyle, S.Callaghan, M.Halton, D.Dolan, T.Kelly, C.Coyne, B.Ramsey,
B.Mc Govern SUBS M.Dillon, C.Feehily, S.Gilmartin, A.Foley
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16-04-04.- Home to Eastern Harps.- Won. Our U-16 team had a good win over EasternHarps
in Calry. Calry had a good start with a goal from towering full forward Brian O Reilly.O Reilly
was Calrys scoring machine in the first half as he got 2-2 of Calrys 2-4 by the interval. In the
second half Harps started to advance forward and picking up scores but Calry kept putting the
points over the bar
and in the end Harps first half display was there downfall. Final score Calry/St.Josephs 3-11
Eastern Harps 2-4
23-04-04.- Away to Coolera Strandhill.- Won. he U-16 team had an excellent winover
Coolera/Strandhill. The first half belonged to Coolera and they out played Calry and at half
time they lad on a score line of 1-4 to no score. In the second half a determined Calry side
came out. We started well with a well taken goal from full forward Brian O’Reilly. This got
our boys going and we started to eat away at Coolera’s lead. Midway through the second half
we were level with Coolera and points from Damien O’Boyle and Brian O’Reilly sealed the
win. Final Score Calry/St.Josephs 1-7 Coolera/Strandhill 1-4.
30-04-04.- Home to Drumcliffe Rosses Point. Won 1—11 to 1—13. Our team played some
tremendous football and showed great character to carve out a result from this game. Down
1—3 to 1—8 at half time and playing against a breeze, they had to pull out all the stops in the
second half to secure victory. In the second half they upped their game and played with great
spirit and determination, and went on to win the game by 2 pts. Daniel Dolan scored some
marvellous short and long range frees, and Brian O’Reilly got some great scores. Team:- Brian
Drury, Eoin Rooney, Joey Scanlon, Mark Fowley, Dillon Henry, Dane Torsney, Joseph
Keown, Mark Hynes, Stefan Callaghan, Cormac Coyne, Daniel Dolan, Mark Halton, Thomas
Kelly, Brian O’Reilly, Benjamin Ramsey. Subs- Conor Griffin, Michael Harte, Colin Feehily,
Mark Dillon, Daniel Feehily.
07-05-04.- Home to Geevagh. Won.
Our under 16 team had a good win over a gallant Geevagh team. Calry dominated the first half
with two goals a point from Brian O’Reilly. Calry went on to open up a big lead despite the
efforts of a hard working Geevagh team. In the second half Geevagh kept working hard and
were awarded for their hard work with a bizarre goal when the ball was rolling into keeper
Gary Mc Gwynne’s arms when it hit a divot and hopped over the stranded Mc Gwynne. Gary
got his own back when Geevagh were awarded a penalty which McGwynne excellently saved.
Calry then kept attacking and getting the scores they needed to win. Final score
Calry/St.Josephs 3-13 Geevagh 1-3Scorers: Brian O’Reilly 2-4 Damian O’Boyle 0-4, Cormac
Coyne 0-2, Gary Feeney0-1, Mark Halton 0-1,Martin Ward 0-1,Benjamin Ramsey 1-0
14-05-04. Home to Tourlestrane.- Lost 1—6 to 0—11. The team performed fairly well but
Joey Scanlon had an outstanding game at full back, and continued when he was moved to
centre back. Team:- Gary Mc Gwynne, Michael Harte, Joey Scanlon, Mark Fowley, Mark
Hynes, Dane Torsney, Martin Ward, Damien O’Boyle, Stefan Callaghan, Mark Halton, Daniel
Dolan, Thomas Kelly, Cormac Coyne, Brian O’Reilly, Benjamin Ramsey. Subs: Orry Torsney,
Dillon Henry, Brian Drury, Gary Feeney, Colin Feehily, Daniel Feehily, Mark Dillon, Aaron
Foley.
Semi-Finals. 24-05-04. Home to Tourlestrane. Draw. The team played with great hunger and
determination and could have won. However a draw was a fair result.
31-05-04. Replay of League Semi-Final. Away to Tourlestrane in Tubbercurry. Lost. Again
the team started off with great spirit and took the game to Tourlestrane, and got some great
scores. As the game progressed the opposition kept the pace up and kept running at us in fours
and fives, and they ran out winners.
U-16 ‘’A’’ Championship 2004.
23-05-04.Away to Tourlestrane. Lost heavily. Tourlestrane were much fitter, more
determined and hungrier to get a result from this game. Our lack of fitness was very evident in
most areas of the field as the opposition ran at us in waves, and had a number of well taken
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scores on the score board before our players got off the mark. Team:- Brian Drury, Mark
Fowley, Joey Scanlon, Eoin Rooney, Joseph Keown, Dane Torsney, Martin Ward, Damien
O’Boyle, Gary Mc Gwynne, Mark Hynes, Daniel Dolan, Mark Halton, Thomas Kelly, Brian
O’Reilly, Stefan Callaghan. Subs:- Benjamin Ramsey, Orry Torsney, Gary Feeney, Colin
Feehily, Daniel Feehily, Mark Dillon, Conor Griffin.
The Team played in a Tournament in Ballyshannon and performed well.
Conclusion: This panel of players have great potential, but it will not be realised without much
more commitment to training. There is no easy way to get fit, but as a group it would be much
easier.
Finally thanks to all the players who turned up for training and attended matches. Also a
special thanks to the players who sold Club Lotto Books as part of their financial contribution
towards running the club. Thanks to the parents who attended the matches and transported
players and also helped as umpires and linesmen.
County Representation: Damien O’Boyle and Dane Torsney played on the county Sligo U-16
Team.
Thanks to Tim Hynes and John Griffin for their help and support during the year.
U-16
Brian Drury
Gary Mc Gwynne
Eoin Rooney
Mark Hynes
Aaron Foley
Michael Harte
Mark Fowley
Joey Scanlon
Dane Torsney
Orry Torsney
Joseph Keown
Tony Mc Daid
Martin Ward
Benjamin Ramsey
Brian Mac an Druaidh
Gearóid Mac Guin
Eoin O Ruanaidh
Marcuis Ó h-Eidhin
Aaron O Foghladha
Mícheál Ó h-Airt
Marcuis Ó Foghladha
Iosef Mac Scannláin
Brian O’Reilly
Damien O’Boyle
Thomas Kelly
Mark Dillon
Stefen Callaghan
Marcuis O Duilleain
Stefen O'Ceallachain
Conor Griffin
Conor O Griobhtha
Colin Feehily
Mark Halton
Coileán Ó Fithcheallaigh
Dane Mac an t-Sasanaigh Cormac Coyne
Orry Mac an t-Sasanaigh Gary Feeney
Iosef Mac Eochaidh
Antaine Mac Daid
Máirtín Mac an Bhaird
Benjamin O Ramsey
Brian O'Raghailligh
Damien O’Baoghill
Tomás O'Ceallaigh
Marcuis Ó h-Ultacháin
Dylan Henry
Daniel Dolan
Cormac Ó Cadhain
Gearóid Ó Feinneadha
Duilleain Mac Éinri
Dónal O Dubhshlain
Daniel Feehily
Thomas Kinsella
Dónal Ó Fithcheallaigh
Tomás Ó Cinnseallaigh
Manager: Gary Dillon
U-14 TEAM (Appendix 7)
The team had a good degree of success winning the Feile competition and represented Sligo at
the National Finals in Tyrone. The teams participation in the U14 County League however
came to a somewhat premature end. There were a number of factors which contributed to this.
Firstly a home game against Curry on the 16.6.04 was abandoned by the stand in referee. The
team continued its participation in the League and remained unbeaten. Results were as follows:
21.5.04 -Calry defeated Shamrock Gaels -2 pts
28.5.04 -Calry defeated Bunninadden -2 pts
1.6.04 -Calry -V- Enniscrone -postponed due to exams, both teams agreed to re fix match.
4.6.04 -Calry w\o Castleconnor -2 pts
11.6.04 -Calry drew with Ballyrnote -1 pt
15.6.04 -Calry defeated Drumcliffe -2 pts
18.6.04 -Calry -V- Curry -Match abandoned -see report.
25.6.04 -Calry -V- Coolera -Match postponed at Cooleras request as they were involved in
Feile Hurling Comp -to be replayed.
2nd\3rd\4th July, 2004 -All Ireland Feile Competition in Tyrone.
On the week of our return from the Feile Competition I became aware that the Minor Board
had made the pairings for the League Semi Finals. To my astonishment, Calry\St Josephs, still
with 2 games to be played and an abandoned match, the points for which were undecided, were
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deemed to have finished 4th in their group and out of contention. I immediately contacted
Minor Board Fixtures Secretary who confirmed that the pairings were made at the recent
Minor Board Meeting. I enquired how the pairings were decided and he informed me that the
League Table shown in the Sligo Champion dated the 30.6.04 were in fact used. This showed:
Curry -8 played -8 won -16 pts Drumcliffe -5 played -4 won -8 pts Ballymote -7 played -4 won
-8 pts CalrylSt.J -4 played –3 won – 6pts
I told him that this table was incorrect and that Calry had at least 9pts, having played 5, won 4
and drawn 1. This was enough to have finished in 2nd place and did not even take into account
the two remaining matches which were to be replayed or the outcome of the needlessly
abandoned game against Curry. Drumcliffe manager, Martin Gallagher, confirmed in writing
that they had in fact finished in 3rd spot in our division. In the other division, according to the
Minor Board Statistics, St Farnans were on top with 12 pts and St. Johns were in second with 8
pts. However P.J.McGarrigle, manager of St. Johns confirmed to me in writing that they should
have finished top, having won all their matches. Despite now having all this information the
Minor Board insisted on going ahead with the Semi Finals on the 13th July. The Semi finals
were played- Drumcliffe beat St. Farnans while St. Johns beat Curry. The Final was not set
until the 27th July. I again contacted members of the Minor Board and suggested that the
matter could still be resolved if Calry were allowed to play Drumcliffe to decide who should
contest the Final with St. Johns. This arrangement was quite acceptable to Drumcliffe and St.
Johns. All parties attempted to get a meeting with the Minor Board to try and arrange this.
After many phone calls the Minor Board agreed to meet on their own to discuss the proposal.
No meeting took place. However after several more phone calls a meeting was arranged on the
eve of the league final. This meeting was attended by myself and Calry\St. Josephs chairman,
Tim Hynes. The Minor Board were represented by C. Feehily, M. Donnellan, M.Regan No
report from the referee was produced. Tim Hynes asked the remaining members, M. Donnellan
and M. Regan why Calry U 14's could not have been treated the same as Tourlestrane U 18
team. They found themselves in a similar position, not having completed all their matches,
however after representations made by their officials they were allowed back in to complete
the minor competition. I was aware that this precedent had in fact been set last year when St
Johns U 14 team found themselves in exactly the same position as ourselves. They had
competed in Feile, failed to complete their league programme, but after representations were
allowed to re enter the U 14 competition. The minor board dismissed our claims. They
informed us that the Final would go ahead-the following evening and that I would have to
appear at a disciplinary hearing at the next Minor Board meeting. I said that I would be glad of
the opportunity to find out exactly why the referee had abandoned the game in question. I rang
Mr. Donnellan the night before this meeting was due to take place to confirm the venue but he
informed me that as I had not received any notification in writing about it I should not attend.
To date no disciplinary meeting has taken place nor have I been notified of any such hearing.
As you can imagine I feel angered and frustrated by these events by the way an important
league match was abandoned by a referee, however even more frustrating and alarming has
been the actions of the Minor Board since that which has ensured that the Calry U 14 team
were not allowed to contest the latter stages of the U 14 league despite the fact that everyone
else involved saw and understood that they had a legitimate right to do so. You will have been
aware of the huge effort made by management to prepare this talented U 14 team, the
dedication and commitment made by both players and their families to months of training and
the efforts of the Feile Committee who gathered thousands of euro in sponsorship to eventually
send this to Feile to represent Sligo in Tyrone
This is in stark contrast to the Minor Board who succeeded only in denying young enthusiastic
players their legitimate right to play and compete in Gaelic Games. They have left officials,
managers, players and parents in this Club totally frustrated and wondering if the sacrifices
made to prepare teams, encourage and promote Gaelic Games in this Parish have been in vain
or are in any way appreciated by the members of this Board. Is it any wonder that young
players give up playing Gaelic games and opt for other codes instead. I believe that the Minor
Board, in this case, had an ideal opportunity to gain everyone’s admiration and respect by
taking all the facts into consideration and allow Calry to complete their league campaign.
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However they failed to do this, allowed their judgement to be clouded and in doing so, I
believe, acted unfairly and unjustly towards the Calry\ St. Josephs Club.
U-14 FEILE NA NOG 2004
The U-14 team began training in March 2004 in preparation for the Feile na nag competition.
In the first match we played a strong Curry team on the 28.3.04 and eventually won a close
match on a 2-7 to 1-8 score line. The second round match away to Castleconnor, played on one
of the worst days of the year, ended in a comfortable win for Calry 2-15 to 1-7 after a close
first half. In the Semi final we were to play Grange at home in Hazelwood, however as the
pitch was unplayable arrangements were made to have it played at the Sligo I.T. pitch instead.
Great credit is due to Gerry Dalton and his staff at the I.T. for facilitating the Club at such short
notice by putting this wonderful pitch at our disposal. Both teams were delighted to have the
opportunity to play at this venue and the wide open spaces seemed to suit the Calry players as
they ran out winners on a 7-7 to 3- 3 scoreline.
The Final was fixed for the 3.5.04 n Markievicz Park against Enniscrone, the team that had
beaten us in the Championship final two years previously at u 12 level after a replay and extra
time. On this occasion however Calry had the upperhand and despite being behind by a point at
half time they finished the stronger with a great overall team performance. The final score was
Enniscrone 2-7 Calry 3-9. This was a wonderful achievement for the team and was only the
second time in the Clubs history that Calry\St. Josephs would represent Sligo at the National
Finals of Feile na nog.
A Fundraising Committee was immediately set up to raise the substantial amount of money
that was required to send the team to the Finals, held this year in Tyrone. The Committee
members, Geraldine Flanagan, Teresa o Boyle, Gerry McGinley, John Griffin and-Rory Leahy
approached a number of businesses in the area requesting sponsorship. Three main sponsors
were identified: Bus Eireann -Sponsored set of Rain Jackets. Sligo Credit union -Sponsored set
of Polo Shirts. Sligo Dairies -Sponsored set of Kit Bags.
Other generous sponsors included Kevin Quinn -The Embassy, Declan Caslin -Bord na Mona,
Jim Flanagan\Gerry Lyons, Sean Feehily, Vincent Nally -Brooks Hanley,Nicky Brujos -Jako
Sports, Sligo Champion, Tom Forde -G.H.Q., AIB Bank, Raymond 0 Boyle -Power Right,
Derry Taheny Electric, Mullen & McLoughlin, Michael McMorrow, Sam Hire, Harry Clarke L.M.S. Oil, Stanley Nairn -Heiton Buckley, Ulster Bank, Right Price Tiles, Davey Motors,
McCormack Car Sales, Brendan Mullen, Stiefel Laboratories, Top Part Auto, McHales
Sawmill.A Disco in Calry Hall was also organised which brought in 1290 euro and members of
the U 14 panel each sold a number of Lotto Tickets which boosted that months sales
considerably. In Total money raised by the Committee was in excess of 4000 euro -A
magnificent effort by all concerned in a short space of time.
The Feile Competition was held over the weekend of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th July, 2004. Our host
Club was Castlederg, an Intermediate Club just across the border from Castlefin in Donegal.
With the aid of our Logistics expert Brian Maguire, we identified two possible routes to
Castlederg. On Brians expert advice and on consultation with experienced driver Joe Keane it
was decided to avoid the route through the bandit territory of Fermanagh and so we opted for
the scenic route through Donegal instead.
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On arrival in Castlederg we were met by Harry Brennan, manager of the senior and U 14
teams. We were treated to a sit down meal in the local hall and afterwards the boys were
introduced to their host families who they were to stay with for the weekend. The hospitality
and friendliness displayed by the Castlederg Club and Harry Brennan in particular over the
whole weekend was truly unbelievable. A bus was provided to transport us around the various
locations during our stay -thus saving us a lot of money.
On Friday evening we played our first match in Feile against the local Castlederg side and with
great performances from Aidan Devaney in goals, Gavin Luby, Kazim Clarke and Fintan
Keown in defence Conor Griffin and Brian McGovern in Mid field and Kevin Devanney in
attack we won by 4 points, 2 -6 to 1 -5.
The team then headed off to Carrickmore to take part in the Feile Parade -a wonderfully
colourful occasion where a total of 156 teams sporting their Club colours and banners marched
through the crowded streets to the Carrickmore pitch. Here the assembled teams were
introduced to the G.A.A. president Sean Kelly and other dignitaries and were presented with a
pennant to mark the occasion. We were then taken back to Castlederg where everyone was put
to bed early in preparation for an 11am game the following day.
This game was against another Tyrone team, Glenelly and was played at their home pitch.
Despite being well in control of this match we failed to convert many chances and eventually
had to come from behind to draw a low scoring game 0 -5 to 1 -2. Scores coming from K.
Devaney (0-1) C.Griffin (0-1) ,J. Toher (0-1), M.Toher (0-1) ,D.Murray (O-l).An injury to key
midfielder Brian McGovern meant that we were forced to field a weakened team against the
fancied Longford Gaels team in the Final match an hour later.
The Longford champions were a very big and fast team and although we initially contained
them 3 quick goals set them on their way and they eventually ran out easy winners. Calry
finished in second place in their group and did not qualify for the finals, however the team
acquitted themselves well and enjoyed the whole Feile experience. Any lingering
disappointments at the defeat to Longford Gaels quickly evapourated with the prospect of the
Disco in Castlederg later that evening where the St. Pauls Girls team from Belfast were also
attending. The hard training throughout the year certainly stood to the boys as they more than
held their own in the dancing stakes and did their bit for the Peace Process by forging some
Cross Border Links. Tim Hynes completed the evening by making a presentation to the
Castlederg Club and thanked them for all their hospitality and kindness. The weekend was
indeed a memorable one made all the more enjoyable by the great encouragement we received
from the dozens of parents who travelled to Castlederg to support the team. Thanks also to
supervisors Michael McDermott, Rory Leahy, Gerry McGinley Martin Horan and Pauric
Connors, who travelled with the team and kept everyone in check. Hopefully this young team
can emulate the last Feile winning team from Calry and produce stars like those who are
currently representing the club so well on the Intermediate team.
U-14 CHAMPIONSHIP
Calry defeated St Farnans after the first round of the championship after a replay. We were
forced to play a weakened side against Drumcliffe in the semi final as many players were
missing. In fact we only had 14 players at the start of the game and had to play an U 12 player
who was there as a supporter. Despite a great effort by the team we were beaten by two points.
Drumcliffe went on to win the Championship.U.14 Panel 2004:Aidan Devanney, Barry 0 Boyle,
Conor Griffin, Niall McDermott, Sean Higgins, Brian McGovern, Kevin Devanney, Martin
Toher, Joseph Toher, Gavin Luby, Fintan Keown, Darren 0 Hara, Gearoid Kelly, Patrick
Flanagan, Dean McGowan, Sean McGinley, Ronan 0 Brien, Colm Devanney, Darren Murray,
David McGurrin, David Cox, Kazim Clarke, Peter Martin, Daniel Leahy, John Gerrard, Kevin
Buckley, Michael Healy, James Kinsella, Michael Higgins.
Managers John Griffin and Rory Leahy.
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U12 TEAM(Appendix 8)
It is with pleasure that I wish to report on the U-12 Calry St Josephs Gaelic Team for
2004.
2004 started for this team in March when training commenced. To their credit the panel
were focused and determined to do well during the league. The ambition was to try and
get to a league final. The league commenced in April2004 and we had a home match
against St Marys and we ended up beated by a point. St Marys scoring a goal in the
dying seconds. Indeed that goal was to prove costly to Calry St Josephs as it prevented
us from reaching the league final.
The league was divided in two groups – A and B, Calry St Josephs were in Group B.
The full fixtures for 2004 were:
6/4/04
Calry St Josephs
4-8
St Marys
5-6
13/4/04
Calry St Josephs
2-9
Mullinabreena
3-9
20/4/04
St Farnans
4-6
Calry St Josephs
3-7
27/4/04
Calry St Josephs
5-7
Tourlestrane
2-6
11/5/04
Grange Cliffoney
3-4
Calry St Josephs
5-8
18/5/04
Calry St Josephs
4-10 Curry
3-7
25/5/04
Drumcliff Rosses Point
2-11 Calry St Josephs
3-12
We played 7 and won 4. We had to depend on other results for us to get to a league final
which did not happen.
Championship 2004
In the first round of the championship we were drawn against Curry and the match was
played in Curry. It was an ideal evening for a match, little or no breeze, and all credit to
Curry the pitch was immaculate, well marked, umpires linesman well attired.
Calry St Josephs put in a huge effort for this game and indeed going by the
performances during the league we were expecting a big game and looked forward to a
win. The match was over as a contest after 15 minutes even though we tried hard and
everyone gave it their all, Curry completely dominated the game and seemed to be
physically and mentally stronger in every sector of the field and ran out convincing
winners.
It was a huge dissapointment for so many parents who traveled with such high
expectations.
U12 Panel 2004
Eamonn McHale, James Connell, Kieran McNasser, Patrick Heraughty, Tommy Casey,
John Melvin, Paul Melvin, Jason McGowan, Donal Rooney, Daragh McConnell, Kevin
Gilmartin, Brian Cunningham, Eoin Doherty, Caolan lowery, Andre Gorman, Paul
Healy, Christopher Woulfe, Patrick Woulfe, Owen Nicholson, Michael Flynn, Johnaton
McGoldrick, Michael Martin, Sean McGill, David Verdon, Mark Dolan, Glen Cryan,
Liam Devaney, Mark, Kelly, John McGurrin, Stephen McDermott.
I would like to thank the following for their help during the year. To Mary o’Reilly and
Breedge Scanlon who assisted with first aid at every match. To Padraic O’Connor who
had the dressing rooms in immaculate condition for our home games. To the many
parents who made themselves available to bring young footballers to matches and who
supported the team during the year. And finally to players who gave of their all during
2004.
On a regrettable note I have to say that during the year a number of the Calry St Josephs
players represented their club and county in conjunction with other clubs as part of a city
board idea.
I’m not fully sure if the idea is to foster good relations between the clubs or to improve
Gaelic Football at underage level, what I do know is that it is frustrating and annoying
that the people selected to manage the underage teams had no input what so ever in to
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selecting who traveled from the club to these matches, and what was more frustrating is
that the management didn’t even know that members of the underage team were playing
certain matches. Maybe the management team are deemed adequate enough to train,
coach and manage a team within the club but on a bigger picture not up to it.
Finally I would like to wish the club every success in 2005 and I would like to
congratulate team and management on winning the 2004 intermediate Championship.
Success breeds success and it is important that the club build on the success of 2004.
Signed:
Eddie McHale
Managers:- Vincent Melvin, Eddie Mc Hale, Pat Woulfe.
U11 TEAM(Appendix 9)
The U-11 team took part in the City Bord league in September.
Matches played:
15/09/04 Crumcliffe/Rosses Point V Calry St Josephs
22/09/04 Calry St Josephs V Coolera/Strandhill
24/09/04 Calry St Josephs V St. Johns
29/09/04 St Marys V Calry St Josephs
The team played well in all the matches but lost out in all four. The match with St Marys was
particularly close but ended in a narrow defeat nevertheless.
Panel:
Ryan Bashir, Conor Caheny, Edward Connell, Michael Cryan, Andrew Dodd, Jonathan Dolan,
James Flanagan, Michael Flynn, Paul Healy, Oisin Kilgallen, Michael Martin, Paul Melvin,
Aisling McDermott, Stephen McDermot, Jonathan McGoldrick, Aaron McGourty, John
McGurrin, Tiernan McMorrow, Aoife Nicholson, Eoin Nicholson, Paul Rooney, Niall Stenson,
David Verdon, Christopher Woulfe, Patrick Woulfe.
Manager: Pat Woulfe
U-10 (Appendix 10)
U10 Community Games
Calry under 10 community games team took part in this year’s community games competition.
The team had a goods win over Rathcormac in the first round and then had a narrow victory
over Carraroe in the second round. On the strength of this they qualified for the county semi
final where they narrowly defeated Kilmactigue in an excellent match in Tourlestrane. In the
county final they played Dromard and despite being short three first team players gave an
excellent account of themselves only loosing by one point. The panel of players were: Donal
Lowry, James Flanagan, Danny Keown, Joe Smith, Gearoid Keaney, Jason Finnegan, Ryan
McDermott, Jonathan Dolan, Patrick Woulfe, Darragh O Brien, Oisin Kilgallon, Niall Stenson,
Conor Heraghty, Joseph Farrell, Ciaran Stenson, Aisling McDermott, Gearoid McDaid,
Tiarnan McMorrow, Stephen Fallon and Eoin O Neill
Manager: Pat Stenson
U-10 TEAM:(Appendix 11)
The U-10 team competed in the North Division League during 2004 reaching the semi-final
stage. This ran from April to June. The team played 8 games, winning 4 drawing 2 and losing 2.
They lost narrowly in the early stages of the competition to St Johns who subsequently beat
Calry again in the semi-final by a wider margin. Overall they gave a good account of themselves
during the league.
Panel: Ryan Bashir, Conor Caheny, Edward Connell, Michael Cryan, Andrew Dodd, Johnaton
Dolan, Joseph Farrell, Jason Finnegan, James Flanagan, Paul Healy, Conor Heraughty, Gearoid
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Keany, Danny Keown, Oisin Kilgallon, Kyle Luby, Gearoid McDaid, Aisling McDermott, Ryan
McDermott, Stepehn McDermott, Tiernan McMorrow, Eoin Nicholson,, Darragh O’Brien,
Ciaran Stenson, Eoin O’Neill, Niall Stenson, Barry Verdon,, Patrick Woulfe, Donal Lowry.
Managers: Gerry Tuohy, Frank Connell.
U-9 TEAM:(Appendix 11A)
The under 9’s Gaelic football team participated in this year’s City Board Winter League played
in September and October. In the league phase they played St. John’s, St. Mary’s, Drumcliffe
and Coolera/Strandhill. Following this they qualified for a play off against Drumcliffe for a
semi-final place. In an excellent second half performance they turned a five-point deficit into a
three-point win. However in the semi final they were defeated by the eventual winners St.
Mary’s. The panel of players involved were: Donal Lowry, Gearoid Keaney, John Bartley, Joe
Smith, Eoin McGovern, Jason Finnegan, Stephen Fallon, Danny Keown, Ryan McDermott,
Darragh O’ Brien, Joseph Farrell, Ciaran Stenson, Conor Heraghty, Gearoid McDaid, Aaron
Flynn, Ryan Feehily, Oisin Harney and Barry Verdon
Manager: Pat Stenson
BORD NA NOG (Appendix 12)
The Bord na nOg AGM was held on 11th February last year. At that meeting Joe Keane stepped
down as Chairperson, Pat Branley stepped down as Treasurer and Brian Maguire informed the
meeting he was taking a break from underage coaching. Team Managers elected at the AGM
were as follows: U-9/U-10 Frank Connell, Gerry Tuohy, Pat Woulfe, Pat McDermott; U11/U-12 Vincent Melvin, Pat Woulfe, Eddie Mc Hale U-14 John Griffin, Rory Leahy; U-16
Gary Dillon, John Griffin Tim Hynes; U-18 Martin Horan, Joe Gonley, Tim Hynes. There
were only 2 other meetings held during the year and unfortunately there was no Chairperson
elected for 2004.
A great deal of credit and thanks is due to everyone who helped to train, manage, coach,
provide first-aid, physio, transport and support for all of our under-age teams throughout the
year and on behalf of the Bord na nOg Committee I wish to compliment all of our teams on
their dedication and commitment to the playing of our National games. Thanks also to the
Community Games Managers for the year.
In 2004 our U-14 team qualified for Feile and I would like to congratulate the Feile
Fundraising Committee who gathered a lot of sponsorship for this venture. Special thanks to
Manager John Griffin and coach Rory Leahy on bringing this team to All-Ireland Feile in Co.
Tyrone.
Several Fundraising activities organised by Bord na nOg members during the year included 2
Bag-Packing in Tesco; 2 Discos; Lotto Sales; Table Quiz with Quizmaster John Griffin in
Calry Hall; Flag Day on 7th August which will be held by the Club in future.
Coaching continued in the National Schools of the parish – a successful week long Camp was
held in Summer – a Coaching course was well attended in the I.T. in March. Thanks to
Cumann na mBunscoil for their organisation and promotion of Football and Hurling in the
schools of the Parish.
I would like to thank everyone involved in the promotion of Scor na nOg within the Club and
congratulate all the participants and winners.
Thanks to our Senior Club executive for their support of underage activities in the Club.
Special thanks to Padraig Connor for his management of the Dressing Rooms. Also to pat
Branley for cutting the pitch.
Finally, if underage Gaelic is to continue at the high standard it has enjoyed in recent years in
the Calry/St. Joseph’s club every child attending training needs to be represented at the
forthcoming Bord na nOg AGM by at least one parent.
My thanks to fellow committee members for their help during the year.
Is mise,
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Treasa Ui Bhaoil
CALRY JUVENILE HURLING REPORT:(Appendix 13)
Last year was another good year for Calry/St. Josephs young hurlers, with the U12 reaching the
(A) County Final, and the U 14 winning the County League Final and contesting the
championship final.
The U 12s reached the County League Semi- Final with a great win over Naoimh Eoin, but
were defeated in the semi-final by Tourlestrane.
In the U12 championship, they defeated Owenmore Gaels and Geevagh to set up an (A)
County Final against Coolera. The final itself was played in wet conditions at Markevicz Park
in front of a large crowd. Calry/St. put up a great performance, and were unlucky to loose the
game to a larger, more physically strong Coolera side by score of 3-1 to 1-1.
The U-14 had a great win against Coolera in the County League final, which was played at
Kent Park in very blustery conditions. The team trailed by 4 points at half time after playing
against a strong breeze, but dominated the second half. After some nail-biting moments near
the end, they held out for a famous and well deserved one point victory.
Both sides met again a few weeks later to contest the Championship final. This again was a
tough encounter competed by two evenly matched teams, however Coolera just shaded it at the
final whistle.
In the U-16 Competition the Calry/St.Josephs side were defeated in the final by Coolera. The
club were well represented on the U-16 County scene, with 6 players from the club involved
with the county panel.
Great work was done through out the year with the underage teams. This was evident at
trainings, which were attended by large numbers throughout the year.
Sincere thanks must be given to all trainers and selectors for giving their time throughout the
year, and also to the parents for their co-operation and support during the year.
Looking ahead to this year, with the same commitment by all 2005 should be an even better
year for the club.
Signed:
Eamonn Lonergan
Ladies Football 2004. (Appendix 14)
Peil Gael na mBan
Ag an gcrinniú cinn bliana, 2004, cuireadh coiste nua í bhfeidhm. Seo iad a leanas na postanna
uilig a roinníodh.
Ladies Gaelic Committee - 2004
Post
Ainm
Cathaoirleach
Elaine Hynes
Leas-Cathaoirleach
Deirdre Quinn
Rúnaí
Deirdre Kelly
Leas-Rúnaí
Mary Whyte
Cisteoir
Rebecca McGillen
Oifigeach Poiblí
Mairead Gonley
Cláritheoir
Clare O’Sullivan
Tadhadh na bainisteoirí seo ar na foireann:
Faoí mbun daréag ( U-12)
Deirdre Quinn, Frances Conlon & Gorana Leahy
Faoí mbun ceithre bliana déag- (U-14)
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Sheila Devaney, Ruth Walsh & Rebecca McGillen
Faoí mbun sé mbliana déag – (U-16)
Aidan McConnon
SoisearachChris Gonley
Í rith na bhliana ghlac gach foireann páirt í gcomórtais na Croabh agus an League.
Congratulations to the U12 and U-16 teams for winning their titles last year: U-12 team on
winning their League final against Castleconnor at St.Nathys pitch and to the U-16 team on
winning the B Championship. In the final they too fought off the challenge of Castleconnor at
Tubbercurry.
During the year a number of members attended refereeing and coaching seminars. A number of
fundraising activities were also organised and thanks to all who sold ´guess the score tickets`
and who helped out at the clubs well organised weekends of bag packing and flag selling.
We would also like to thank the following businesses and indivduals who sponsored us during
the year: Avenue Moulding, Pearse Road Tyres, Fyffes, Heiton Buckley Building Suppliers,
Walshe
Bros.
Plumbing
and
Top
Part
Motor
Store.
In particular, we would like to thank Pauric Oates of Oates Brehony Group for his sponsorship
of the Junior jerseys.
This was a momentous year for Ladies football in Sligo as the Junior Ladies team reached the
All-Ireland Final for the first time in ten years. A bus was organised by the club to join in the
occasion and an exciting finale to the match very nearly saw Sligo win the game. However
Kildare held on to their lead and emerged as winners.
We would like to congratulate Sligo manager Kathleen Kane, Selector Shane Quigley and the
County Board for their commitment to the game. It was a great motivation to see the girls we
play at club level on the field at Croke Park. In particular we would like to congratulate Niamh
Mannion who trained with Calry/St.Joseph’s at Underage level.
The future of Calry/St.Josephs representation at County level looks promising as many of the
underage girls have donned the black and white this year already. Katie Scanlon, Siobhán
Whyte, Michelle Lehany, Noelle Hynes, Lucy Foley, Gráinne O’Reilly, Niamh Deehan, Laura
Goonan, Helen Gilmartin, Cailin McConnan and Helen McGurn have all represented Sligo on
the football field.
We would like to wish Pauline Rooney well after sustaining a serious injury during a Junior
match in the Summer against Ballymote. Best wishes also to Emma Kilgallen who has been
unable to play this year and we hope to have both these fine players back for selection this
coming year.
We would like to extend sympathy to all members who suffered bereavements during the year.
With much enthusiasm in the community towards Gaelic football, there promises to be another
action packed season ahead and we hope to get everybody out training. New members are
always welcome and we look forward to our first session.
Calry/St.Josephs Ladies team who played Curry .
Lisa Finnegan, Noelle Hynes, Rebecca McGillan, Frances Conlon, Brenda Healy, Natasha
McDonald, Ruth Walshe, Kian Devaney, Máiréad Gonley, Evelynn Feehily, Elaine Hynse,
Sheila Devaney, Clodagh Watters, Pauline Rooney, Aisling O’Connor, Siobhán Whyte, Helen
McGurn, Helen Gilmartin, Áine O’Gara, Claire Feerick.
LADIES U-12 (Appendix 15)
Cumann Peil Gael na nBan Calraigh/Naomh Iosef U 12
2004 was an immensely successful year for the under-12 squad :Maeve Tuohy, Lucy Foley,
Gioavanna Murren, Lisa Finnegan, Amber Lynch, Brenda Dolan, Laura Feehily, Caoimhe
Gilhooly, Sinead Carr, Carol McDaid, Emma Griffin, Emma Rooney, Sarah Scanlon, Cathy
Walsh, Winnifred Feeney, Bethany Andersby, Rianne McHugh, Grainne O Reilly, Jennifer
Gilligan, Aisling Gilroy, Aoife Nicholson, Ruth Davey, Shauna Torsney, Laura Keon and
Aisling McDermott. The U-12 league started in April.
Round 1 Sat 17th April
Enniscrone
V
Calry
win
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Round 2 Sat 1st May
Calry
V
St. Nathys
6-4 to 0-0
th
Round 3 Sat 8 May
Drumcliff
V
Calry
0-0 to 4-12
th
Round 4 Sat 15 May
Calry
V
Eastern Harps 4-10 to 0-0
nd
Round 5 Sat 22 May
Coolera
V
Calry
(won by 1 pt)
th
Round 6 Sat 29 May
Calry
Bye
th
Round 7 Sat 5 June
Calry
V
Geevagh
5-10 to 2-2
th
The A final was played on Sat 19 June against Curry . The Calry girls dominated the game
until the last 10 min. when we allowed Curry in to score 3 goals but Calry reasserted their
class in the final minutes and won the game 1-11 to 3-1.
The championship was played during the months of July and August. The squad was very
depleted due to holidays, injury etc. On one occasion only 13 out of the panel of 26 players
were available. Despite this, participation was very worthwhile as the matches benefited our
newer and younger players greatly and though they preformed magnificently we did not
qualify for the knockout stages.
We also participated in the Community Games U 12 competition. The Calry area panel
was:Aisling Gilroy, Aoife Nicholson. Jennifer Gilligan, Ruth Davey, Shauna Torsney, Laura
Keon, Aisling McDermott, Amy Devaney, Katie Gilligan, Katie McHale, Rachel Carr, Hannah
Davey, Winnifred Feeney, Julie McMorrow, Amy Moody, Niamh Byrne, Saoirse Byrne,
Rebecca Duffy, Hazel Higgins, Shauna Devaney. They had an easy victory in the first match
against Gurteen but were beaten in the next round by Castleconnor. The F.B.C.R. area made
valiant efforts this year to enter a team but their panel had only 10 players: Martina Crummy,
Sarah Crummy, Amy Norman, Jasmine Temple, Megan Walsh, Grainne O Reilly, Jenny Foley,
Gemma Verdon, Sinead Keaney, Edel McGowan.
Many thanks to Ruth Walsh and Cathriona O Reilly for their work in this area – maybe next
year!
Despite our success, there is concern over the low participation levels in the urban area of our
club as teams are drawn almost entirely from the Calry N.S. pool of players. With this in mind
the blitz which was held in the I.T. grounds involving the 3rd and 4th classes of St.Brendans,
St.Edwards and St.Patricks is a wonderful step in the right direction. This initiative by the
national school principles and involving Eamonn O’Hara was enjoyed hugely by all the
children.
We are grateful to Ballinode College who allow us to use their pitch. This also helps the
participation of girls from our urban area.
Thanks to Frances Conlon and Gorana Leahy for all their help in the past year. Welcome on
board to Michelle Leheany for the coming year. Many thanks to all the parents who were
forever available and willing to help with transport etc.
Congratulations to the girls and teachers of Calry N.S. who followed last year success in the
Cumann na mBunscoils 7+ teachers competition with another decisive win. And they also won
the Sligo mini-7s competition. Comhgairdeas!!!
Signed Deidre Quinn
LADIES U-14 (Appendix 16)
In the league we did quite well and finished second in our group, We beat Eastern Harps and
Shamrock gales, lost by a point to Castleconnor. We were in the A championship which
worked against us as we had strong opposition - St Nathys, Castleconnor again and
Tourlestrane. We did not win any games in the championship.
In one of games we had to conceed the points to tourlestrane as even though we booked the
pitch the minors were scheduled to have a game on the same day. I tried to contact the pitch
co-ordinator to confirm we had the pitch and could not get him. In the end rather than argue
with minors for the pitch I cancelled our game with Tourlestrane who were not very happy and
refused to agree to re-fixing it so we had to conceed.
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I think the booking of the pitch is something that should be looked at as on another evening
again I had booked the pitch. We turned up and an U-10 boys final was on. I had to delay our
match for 45 minutes on that occasion. Thanks to all the players and all who assisted the team
during the year.
Signed: Sheila Devaney
MEMBERSHIP:(Appendix 17)
Importance of Club Membership.
It is vitally important that all people- juveniles and adults –involved in the Club be fully paid
up and registered members of the Club for a number of reasons.
Players or Officials will not be covered by Insurance.
1. Players are not legally entitled to play for a team unless they are fully paid up members.
2. Opposing teams can object to a player/team who is not a Registered Full Member.
3. The Club and/or other teams can be suspended if found guilty of playing an un
registered player.
4. All Club supporters should be Registered Members if only to demonstrate their support
of the Club.
5. The new proposed All Ireland Ticket Allocation will be based on the number of Club
Members.
6. Club membership demonstrates the strength and support for a Club.
All Ireland Ticket Distribution.
The adoption of new GAA Membership procedures at the recent Special Congress could lead
to a fairer allocation of tickets for All Ireland Finals. GAA Director –General Liam Mulvihill
expressed the hope that once the GAA established the true membership of the association, the
Ticket allocation will be fairer and more accurate. He said:- ‘’ It will be very easy to do this
from now on, by linking it directly to the Club Membership, rather than linking it to the
number of clubs, that are registered in a particular County. We will be able to know how clubs
compare in terms of the amount of registered members that they have. They will be taken into
consideration in terms of the number of tickets that are allocated, both on a County and on an
individual Club levels. Knowing the actual membership will give us a fairer system of
administering many aspects of the Association as we go forward ‘’.
Managers should not allow players to play in competitions or train until the player has paid their
membership fee.
Closing date is March 1, 2005.
The rates for 2005 are as follows: Family €40, Adult €20 and Students / Juvenile €10. Family
rate includes children up to 18 years of age or adults above this age in full-time education.
Registrar: Pat Woulfe
THE LOTTO:(Appendix 18)
The year 2004 started with a Lotto Jackpot of €4,450.
The Jackpot at the end of the last draw in Earley’s on the 17th Dec 04 was €7,000.
The Yearly Lotto Draw Tickets purchased at the start of the year were a tremendous help in
getting the Club off the ground financially- at a time when the Club has to pay out approx
€10,000 for :- Team Affiliation, Insurance, County Board contribution, Public Liability
Insurance, referees etc. This is before the Club spends any money on pitch maintenance,
transport or any direct Club running expenses. The Lotto Committee is very thankful to all the
people who purchased the Yearly Lotto Tickets.
The tradition of getting each Club Team –players and management team- will need to be re
activated in 2005. if every person involved in the club- players, team management and Club
Officials sell one book of Lotto Tickets during the year, this will go a long way in easing the
Club Finances along with other Club Fundraisers.
Pat Branley stepped down as Club Lotto Co-ordinator after twelve years of dedicated and
loyal service. He is still part of the Lotto Committee and we are very grateful for his help.
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Sincere thanks from the Club Lotto Committee to Pat for his tremendous work down through
the years.
Thanks to all the premises who we were grateful to hold the 17 Club Lotto Draws in 2004.
Also thanks to all who sold and purchased Lotto Tickets, and we are open to any suggestions
that might improve the Club Lotto Draw.
From the Finance/Lotto Club Committee.
Declan Caslin, Loretta Kearins, Alo Farragher, Martin Horan, Jim Flanagan, Tim Hynes,
David Dykes, Joe Gonley, Gerry Higgins, Pat Branley.
Locations and dates of Club Lotto Draws in 2004.
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Date
Location
No
Date
Location
23/07/2004 The Brewery
16/01/2004 Poitin Still
10
13/08/2004 Harp Tavern
06/02/2004 Gurrins City Bar
11
03/09/2004 Poitin Still
27/02/2004 Hargadons
12
24/09/2004 Connollys
19/03/2004 Poitin Still
13
15/10/2004 Hargadons
06/04/2004 Earleys Bar
14
05/11/2004 Village Inn
27/04/2004 Harp Tavern
15
21/05/2004 Poitin Still
26/11/2004 Poitin Still
16
11/06/2004 Hargadons
17/12/2004 Earleys
17
01/07/2004 Village Inn
Club Yearly Lotto Tickets for 2004.
1 Adrian Benton
2 Brendan Boyd
3 Pat J Branley
4 Kevin/Bella Burns
5 Eileen Carr
6 John Carroll
7 Bill Cashell
8 Declan Caslin
9 Gerry Caulfield
10 John Chadda
11 Michael Clancy
12 Michael Clarke
13 Chris Cleary
14 Edward Connell
15 Henry Cox
16 Fiachra Coyne
17 Marcey Coyne
18 John/Katrina Crotty
19 Brian Crummy
20 Glenn Cryan
21 Seamus Cummins
22 Carmel Devaney
23 Kathleen Devaney
24 Kevin Devaney
25 Noel Devaney
26 Paul Devaney
27 Sean Devaney
28 Stephen Devaney
29 Gerry Dillon
30 Andrew Dodd
31 Eoin Doherty
32 John Dolan
44 Jimmy Flynn
87 Séan McGill
45 Aaron Foley
88 Edel McGinley
46 John Fowley
89 Phil McGoldrick
47 Seán T Fowley
90 Martin McGuinn
48 Vinnie Fowley
91 Eddie McGurrin
49 Ann Gilmartin
92 Hugh McGurrin
50 Noel Gilmartin
93 Loretto McGwyne
51 Joe Gonley
94 Hugh McLaughlin
52 Mairead Gonley
95 Michael McMorrow
53 John Griffin
96 Marion McMunn
54 Michael Guinn
97 Feidhlim McNeela
55 Padraig Hackett
98 Dolores Meehan
56 Jimmy Harney
99 Vincent Melvin
57 Liam Heekin
100 Michael Mohanan
58 Fr Tom Hever
101 Paddy Monaghan
59 Gerard Higgins
102 Tony Mooney
60 John Higgins
103 Dave Moriarty
61 Martin Horan
104 Larry Mullen
62 John Hunt
105 Darren Murray
63 Bríd Hynes
106 Brendan Nelson
64 Kevin Hynes
107 Brenda O'Boyle
65 Tim Hynes
108 Declan O'Boyle
66 Joseph Keane
109 Harvey O'Boyle
67 Harry Keaney
110 Liam O'Boyle
68 Loretta Kearins
111 Mihele O'Boyle
69 John Keegan
112 Kevin O'Brien
70 Brendan Kelly
113 Kieran O'Brien
71 Eamon Kelly
114 Brian O'Buacháin
72 Larry Kelly
115 John O'Donnell
73 Kevin Keown
116 Christy O'Gara
74 John Lee
117 Mary O'Reilly
75 Des/Nancy Lindsay 118 Michael Regan
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33 Paul Dolan
34 Seamus Dolan
35 Mick Donegan
36 Brian Drury
37 Paul Ducie
38 Paddy Duggan
39 Alo Farragher
40 Jim Feeney
41 Declan Feerich
42 Kieran Feerich
43 Damien Flynn
76 Peter Lowry
77 Padraic Luinn
78 Sean Lyons
79 Brian Maguire
80 Ciaran Maguire
81 Liam Maguire
82 Peter Martin
83 Declan McCrann
84 Lea McDaid
85 Michael McDermott
86 Frank McDonnell
131 Ian Kearins
119 Ger Reilly
120 Kealan Roddy
121 Tom Roddy
122 Fr Noel Rooney
123 Jeremy Smith
124 Patrick Stenson
125 Fr Leonard Taylor
126 Dane Torsney
127 Gerry Tuohy
128 Stephen Whelan
129 Jim White
130 Pat Woulfe
Sincere thanks to all the above people who purchased Yearly Club Lotto Tickets in 2004.
Thanks to Pat Woulfe for administrative work on the yearly tickets during the year. With out
this revenue at the start of the season the Club would have found it very difficult to survive.
Costs of running a Club are continually on the increase and it now takes approx €11,000 to
Register all Teams, pay Insurance and the County Board contribution. The goodwill and
generosity of the above Lotto Ticket buyers is very much appreciated.
Tim Hynes
SCOR na nOG: :(Appendix 19)
The club was represented in two categories at the North Divisional Scor na nOg competition
held in Grange hall on 21/11/04. Laura Keown took part in the solo singing while Thomas
Kelly, Connor Griffin and John Gilligan made up the question time team and qualified for the
county finals in Dromore West. Patrick Flanagan replaced Thomas Kelly who was on holidays.
The team finished a credible 3rd out of 6 teams at the county finals but did not qualify for the
connacht finals. Both the north divisional final and the county final provided excellent
entertainment with the best of singing music and dancing . Thanks to all those who participated
and the parents who supported them
Signed: John Griffen
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TREASURERS REPORT - 2004:(Appendix 20)
Income & Expenditure Account for the year to December 31,
Income
Note
Lotto Income
Membership & Registration
Surplus from Disco
Feile surplus
Ladies Predict the Score
Bag packing - 2 weekends
Sponsors
Kevin Keown - Bundoran Motors
Flag day
Sponsorship - Joe Farrell
Bus- Mayo v Fermanagh
Pitch committee contribution to nets box
Croke Park Trip - Girls
Sponsorship - Bord na Mona (D Caslin)
All Ireland tickets
Sponsorship - Heatmerchants (S Devaney)
Table quiz
Players Insurance
Raffle
Partnership Grant
Poker Classic
Keane family benefit fund
Lotto Prizes
Bus collection
Prize Bond
1
2
3
4
5
2004
EUR
2003
EUR
7,360
7,080
6,811
3,564
2,780
1,276
2,257
4,476
1,243
1,421
573
500
336
152
1,075
800
700
500
310
240
177
140
100
100
60
39
13
Total Income
Expenses
Competition and Insurance costs
Pitch Maintenance
Underage expenses
Deficit on Social night
Footballs, Trophies, sport promotion
Physio & Hospital expenses
Ladies Track Suits
Intermediate Team Kit
Field Rent
Meals - Intermediate Final & Replay
Programmes for Intermediate finals - County Board
Travel expenses
Deposit Dinner Dance February 2005
Laundry
Stamps, stationery, photos, AGM
Sponsorship - Ladies All Ireland Final
Bank Charges
St Josephs Meeting Room
Coolera / Strandhill Draw
Wreath
Mass Cards
Web site
Flag day
Buckets - Bag packing
Croke Park Trip - Girls
All Ireland Tickets
Players Insurance
Special Olympics
Keane Family benefit fund
Ballisodare , St Johns Draw
Medical bag additions
Hamper
6
7
8
9
10
11
26,674
17,409
11,531
397
1,800
1
895
3,532
1,885
1,421
700
600
550
520
500
469
460
200
168
130
100
92
65
64
61
27
9,784
1,611
1,587
748
817
700
630
523
151
140
130
78
60
1,040
300
240
180
150
140
95
50
Total Expenses
26,168
(Deficit) / Surplus
506
32
19,154
-
1,745
Notes to the Income & Expenditure A/C
Note 1 - Lotto
Lotto tickets
Club Lotto Multidraw Tickets
Total Lotto Income
Prizes paid out
Jackpot won
Lotto Printing
Printing Tickets
Lotto Licence
Increase in Jackpot Contingency Jan 04 - Dec 04
Expenditure
Excess of Income over Expenditure
Note 2 Membership
General Membership
Registration Ladies - Membership
Registration Hurling
EUR
9,509
3,250
12,759
EUR
10,224
2,685
12,909
2,355
35
414
45
2,550
5,399
7,360
3,175
35
293
45
2,550
6,098
6,811
4,330
2,050
700
7,080
2,740
824
Note 3 - Disco
Disco income 1
Disco income 2
3,564
1,880
1,824
3,704
Expenses
DJ Hall & Water
DJ Hall & Water
Total Expenses
Surplus on Disco
447
477
924
2,780
Note 4 - Feile
Sponsorship
Disco
2,862
1,209
4,071
Expenses
Jackets
Meals / Travel / Accommodation
Bus
Tyrone Committee
Medical bag
Presentation
Embassy night
Water bottles
1,157
870
380
130
102
80
46
30
2,795
1,276
Surplus on Feile fundraising
Note 5 - Ladies - Predict the Score
Ticket sales
All Ireland Final
Intermediate Final
Prizes
1,620
737
2,357
100
Surplus
2,257
Note 6 Competition and Insurance
County Lotto
Entry affiliation & Public Liability
Club Registration
Registration Ladies
Minor Bord
Co. Bord Registration
Club affiliation & competition fee - ladies
North Divisional Bord
3,500
3,150
1,945
1,693
460
408
235
140
11,531
Note 7 - Pitch Maintenance
Rathcormac Steel
Spiking
Fertiliser & Spray & Sand
Materials
Caretaking
347
50
397
33
3,500
2,795
1,460
854
460
330
265
120
9,784
605
600
186
150
70
1,611
Note 8 - Underage expenses
Murray Transport
Middleton travel
U14 Final Boys
U10 & U12 Ladies
Compensation
Feehily Transport
U9 Referee
1,200
350
110
140
1,185
130
190
82
1,587
1,800
Note 9 - Social Night
Tickets & Raffle
1,145
1,145
Expenses
DJ
Presentations
Tickets
Hall Hire & snacks
Total Expenses
Deficit
-
Note 10 - Footballs, Trophies, sport promotion
Footballs & Cones - Ladies
Sligo City Board Coaching
Hire of Kevinsforth pitch
Footballs - Intermediates
250
516
40
340
1,146
1
178
500
50
167
895
Note 11 - Medical expenses
Physio - D Gannon
Physio - D Horan
X-ray - C Higgins
Physio - T Scanlon
Operation & Physio - P Kelly - Insurance claim pending for refund
Physio - V Nally
Physio - R Boyd
60
120
45
60
2,851
246
150
3,532
Note 12 - Bank
Balance in the bank at the end of the year was
Current account
Savings account
Total in bank
7,928
6,947
14,875
Lotto - jackpot provision
-
8,000
The club purchased two 10 year All Ireland Tickets at a cost of €5,000
Spectacular achievements at County Level.
Fermanagh embarked on a voyage through the qualifiers that took them past:- Meath,
Donegal, and, unthinkably , Armagh. The same Armagh team that sent shock waves through
the Championship, with a performance against Donegal in the Ulster Final which, in its fusion
of power and skill, broke the sound barrier. The Armagh V Fermanagh game was the most
sensational game of the season,-played out like a Hitchcock movie, every time the plot shifted,
you thought you could sense the direction the game was taking, but every time you got it
wrong. Finally the coolest man in Croke Park – Brewster- pulled the trigger and the ground
shuddered with the impact. Tom Brewster was the hero, and football was the winner.
Fermanagh reached the All Ireland Semi-Final, for the first time in their history. Westmeath
won a Leinster Final for the first time in their history.
Kerry won the All Ireland with a performance that combined wonderfully the modern and the
traditional game. The power, pace, and defending were out of the contemporary manual. Colm
Coopers goal in the All Ireland final was a perfect moment. –‘’Gooch’’ is a star.
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Mattie Forde illuminated the GAA year along with Fermanagh, and Westmeath.
Two teams who resurrected their championship ambitions via the qualifiers, contested the All
Ireland Hurling Final- Cork and Kilkenny. Cork recalled a former All Star- Brian CorcoranGreat players are highly adaptable, which is why Corcoran became the second hurler , after
Brian Whelehan, to win an All Ireland in defence and attack.
Tributes to Retired Club Members. By Tim Hynes.
Three
senior Club Members, who between them have given 80 years of outstanding,
dedicated and loyal service to the Club, announced their partial retirement from Club activity..
They have served the Club in different capacities, from playing, administration, coaching, at
county level, and fundraising. Indeed these are the type of people who over the decades have
edified the GAA, giving it the extra layer of quality and class which signifies that the GAA is
more than just a mere sporting organisation.
These people are taking time out to smell the roses, but I am sure they will be available to help
out at some Club activity in the future. They are Brian Maguire, Jim Flanagan, and Pat
Branley.
Brian Maguire.
Brian has served the Club and especially the
young players very well over the last twenty
years. He has kept the U-10 Calry Community
games Gaelic football alive and healthy, since
he moved out to Hazelwood. He has also
looked after the U-9 and U-11 teams for many
years. He has been ever present out in the pitch
every Saturday morning during the coaching
season, training and imparting the skills of the
game, always with a smile and good humour.
Brian’s contribution to the Club is enormous
and difficult to quantify. Just to say that the
Intermediate success of 2004 has come about
partly from Brian’s hard and committed work
down the years, along with many other
committed Club Members.
Brian is also a handy man, and these skills have served the Club well down through the years,
decorating the Hall and doing technical maintenance on the pitch. He continues to help out at
Club and City Board level. Brian has also received the ‘’Michael Mooney commitment to
Youth Award’’, from Michael Mooney and the Sligo City Board, as recognition of his trojan
efforts in the promotion and development of Gaelic Games, at Club and City Board level.
Brian has a keen interest in Hurling, and he has served as Treasurer of the Club Hurling Board,
with efficiency and tact for many years. Brian is also a very proud Fermanagh man, and he was
overcome with joy and excitement as Fermanagh reached the All Ireland Semi-Final for the
first ever. I want to thank Brian for his commitment, help and dedication down the years and
looking forward to his continued participation and help into the future. I want to wish Brian
and his partner Phil and family many years of good health and happiness.
(Tim Hynes-Club chairman).
Jim Flanagan.
Jim Flanagan has been an active member of the
Club since its foundation in 1972. Indeed he
was one of the founding members of the Club,
and played for the Club in his younger years.
Jim’s contribution to the development of the
Club has been in many guises:- as a player, as a
founding member, as a fund raiser, as a coach,
as a sponsor, at field maintenance and
development, as a County Board delegate.
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Jim served as the Club’s County Board delegate for several years, and was also a member of
the County Activities Committee and the County Referees Committee. Jim has been, and still
is, one of the most consistent person to attend the Club Lotto Draws since it started twelve
years ago. Jim has vast experience of the running of the County Board and indeed the Club, he
is always willing to share this knowledge when required. Jim has still plenty to offer the Club
and hopefully we will see him continuing to help out at Club level for many years to come. I
want to thank Jim for his commitment, help and dedication down the years and looking
forward to his continued participation and help into the future. I want to wish Jim and his
partner Geraldine and family many years of good health and happiness.
(Tim Hynes-Club chairman).
Pat Branley.
Pat Branley is one of the legends of the Calry St Josephs GAA Club. Pat has also been one of
the founder members of the Club and has served a stint as Chairman of the Club. Pat was one
of the driving forces behind the purchase of the field at Hazelwood and indeed is one of the
trustees.
Pat’s enormous efforts for the Club have been
in many guises:-brief encounter with underage
refereeing, as a Team Selector, Ciste Gael
organiser, Club Chairman 1979/80,
Club
Registrar for many years, Club Treasurer, club
delegate to the Co Board, member of Co Board
Activities Committee, North Board delegate
and Chairman, fundraising, pitch maintenance
and development, Club Lotto Co-ordinator for
twelve years. Pat was a candidate for the
Mayoral election in 1980 to raise funds for the
purchase and development of the pitch, and for
the record Brigid Fowley became the first
Mayor of Calry. His ‘’physique ‘’ also became
the subject of a lottery later – ‘’Guess Pat’s
Weight Competition’’ which raised badly
needed funds for the Pitch Development.
Pat has lived through the birth, the growth and maturing of the Club- securing the field, the
Scor successes, growing youth involvement, park development, and there was no prouder man
in Marchievicz on the 10th October when Damien Flynn lifted the ‘’Joe Mc Morrow Cup’’ and
claim the first County IFC title. Pat has put in a tremendous effort in his role as Club Lotto coordinator and later years as Treasurer in keeping the Club Finances healthy. His continuous
care to the maintenance of the Field is exemplary, as he endeavours to keep the playing
surface in good shape for hurling and football. Pat is a true Gael, and totally committed to the
objectives and aspirations of the GAA. His total commitment for over 34 years, to the
promotion and development of the GAA Club is enormous and thankfully he is still helping
out at the Club Lotto and the pitch maintenance, and hopefully this will continue for many
years. I want to thank Pat for his commitment, help and dedication down the years, and
looking forward to his continued participation and help into the future. I want to wish Pat many
more years of good health and happiness.
(Tim Hynes-Club chairman).
Obituary to the late Hugh Mc Loughlin. By Tim Hynes- club Chairman.
We paid a final farewell to Hugh Mc Loughlin on 17th November 2004. Hugh was a man who
will forever be remembered for all the right reasons, by his family, his many friends, his
neighbours and particularly by our community in Calry St Josephs.
Hugh Mc Loughlin has left a legacy behind that he can be extremely proud of. He has reared a
fine family, has worked hard in his profession as a builder, a trojan worker for the community,
and a lover of all things Irish.
Hugh was a very proud Drumkeeran man, and he was also a proud Leitrim man – and one of
his proudest moments was when Leitrim won the Connaught Final in 1994.
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He moved to Hazelwood in the early 1980's and it was then he got heavily involved in
promotion of Gaelic Games.
A great family man- he worked
hard, and was very professional in
everything he did. He had an
encyclopaedic knowledge of sport,
and a deep interest in a broad
range of subjects, especially music,
politics and history. His loyalty to
his friends and colleagues was a
feature of his human nature. He
brought a strong sense of fair play,
from the football field to all
aspects of his life. He epitomised
all that is good in human nature –
honesty, hard work and loyalty,
Hugh possessed these qualities in
abundance along with integrity and
a sense of humour.We all have
some wonderful memories of Hugh
which we will always treasure, as
he brought nothing but pride,
glory, honour, and goodness to his
social and business life. Hugh was
without question one of the most
decent, most obliging, level headed
person I have met. There was no
Prima Donna stuff with Hugh, and
no airs and graces. He was a rock
you could depend on.
In the early 1980’s Hugh Mc Loughlin got heavily involved in juvenile coaching. It is from this
foundation that the current high level of participation commenced. In 1987 the first underage
North Divisional Title was won. In 1988 following a recommendation from the City Board,
Hugh took a leading role in the setting up of structures to organise and engage the youth of the
full Parish, consisting of Forthill, Ballytivnan, Cartron and Calry. Hugh has given sterling
service to the Club down the years at many levels: coaching, fund-raising, technical assistance,
fieldwork, sponsorship, City Board, County Board, transport and administration etc. He has
been Chairman of Bord na nOg and the Senior Club for over twenty years.
One of Hugh’s finest moments was the Official Opening of the Pitch by the President of the
GAA Jack Boothman on Sunday 14th April 1996. He was Club Chairman and a very proud
community man that day, as he understood the significance and the importance of a good GAA
Club to a community , and that the Club is the life blood of all activity in the GAA.
Other note worthy achievements under Hugh’s watch were: (1) In 1987 he received the prestigious CIBA-GEIGA GAA Clubman of the Year Award for
County Sligo.
(2) In 2001 The Club won the AIB Sligo Club of the Year Award .
In his role as Club chairman he met four GAA Presidents- in 1987 he received the Sligo Club
Person of the Year Award from President John Dowling(RIP), -In 1996 GAA President Jack
Boothman Officially opened the pitch,-In 2000 GAA President Joe Mc Donagh attended the
Club Annual Social, and in 2001 Hugh received the Sligo Club of the Year Award from GAA
President Sean Mc Cague, and he had a close family connection with the late Dan O’ Rourke
of Drumkeeran and later Roscommon, who gave sterling service to the GAA, as President in
the years 1946 to 1949.
It was a fitting testament to Hugh’s many years of toil, when the Intermediate Team won the
County Championship for the first time ever on 10th Oct 2004. Hugh was unable to attend the
replay due to another engagement, but he was the proudest man in the Community when
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Captain Damien Flynn brought the ‘’Joe Mc Morrow Cup’’ to his house that evening. Even in
his failing health he clearly understood the milestone that was achieved, and forgot about his
illness and celebrated the occasion. All who knew him in any capacity morn his loss, and are
the poorer for his passing.
We offer our sincere sympathies to Hugh’s wife Nancy, children- Fergal, Killian, Orla and
Anne Marie. They can justly remember him with pride and affection.
His untimely death was a loss of immeasureable magnitude, to his wife and family and the
community.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Ni beidh a leithid an aris.
Ar dheis Dhe go raibh a ainm dhilis.
Signed: Tim Hynes.
Tribute to Anne Cummins.
Anne Cummins of Hazelwood received the prestigious award of ‘’Sligo Person of the Year for
2004’’. This was a richly deserved award, and gave due recognition for her twenty years of
dedicated and unselfish service to the Samaritans. The completion and official opening of the
Samaritans new Head Quarters, on the Mall, was viewed as testament to the hard work and
commitment, of the newly crowned ‘’Sligo Person of the Year 2004’’.
Anne gave many sterling years in the 70’s to the
promotion of Scor and Irish Culture for the GAA
Club, and was County Secretary of Scor, and was
an active Connacht Council Scor Member. Along
with organising Scor at Club, County, and
Connaught level, she also participated at singing
and question time. The question time team
contested four All Ireland Senior Scor Finals and
lost Finals by the narrowest of margins.It was a
proud night for Seamus and Anne Cummins, and
their family, when Anne received the very well
deserved award of ‘’Sligo Person of the Year
2004’’.
The community is privileged to have people like
the Cummins family in their midst, as they exude
genorisity and a sense of caring for neighbours and
the community. They are truly great community
role models.
Finally well done to Anne Cummins and to Seamus and family on Anne’s justly deserved
award.
Tim Hynes(Chairman.)
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES (Appendix 20)
There were a number of social events in the year which proved very worthwhile and entertaining.
The club social night was held in Sligo Tennis Club. Fr Liam Devine was the special Guest. The
following were the presentations:
Minor Player of the Year for 2003-Fergus Horan..Sponsored by: Hunters Coal-Declan Caslin.
The Most improved Player for 2003 is Conor Kelly. Sponsor: Heatmerchants; Stephen
Devaney.
Junior Player of the Year for 2003 is Damien Gannon.- Sponsor:-Hunters Coal- Declan Caslin.
Young Player of the Year for 2003 is: Brian Hynes.- Sponsor: Andrew Murray.- Coach Hire
and Driving Instructor.
Club Player of the Year for 2003 is Damien Flynn.- Sponsor:Tom Roddy Launderette Cartron
Most improved Ladies player for 2003 is Anne Marrie Mc Govern.
Ladies Player of the Year: Lorraine Dolan.
Merit Award Winners for 2003 are:-Tommy Scanlon, Keith Raymond, and PJ Boyd.- bringing
the coveted U-16 Ted Webb Cup to Sligo for the first time ever. Sponsor: Mullen/ Mc
Loughlin Motors- Ballinode.
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second Group of Merit Award Winners for 2003 are: Vincent Nally, Benny O’Reilly, and
Fergus Horan.- players have also won an All Ireland Third Level Colleges Intermediate Final
with Sligo I.T. and indeed one of them has recently won a Sigerson Cup Medal with Sligo I.T.Sponsor: John Mc Hale Sawmills- Hazelwood.
Club Special Merit Award Winners for 2003 are: Jim Flanagan, Brian Maguire and Pat
Branley.- between them have given 80 years of outstanding, dedicated and loyal service to the
Club.- Sponsor Vincent Hargadon –Publican –Calry.
The 2003 supporter of the Year goes to Mary O’Reilly.- Sponsor: Kodak Express—Eilis &
Tony Mc Gowan.
The 2003 Club Person of the year is the hard working and committed Henry Cox.-Sponsor: Andrew Murray—Coach Hire & Driving Instructor.
Attendance at the Club A.G.M. in Marian Hall on 24th Jan 2004. (Appendix 21)
Joe Gonley.
Padhraig O Branlai.
Brian Maguire.
Hugh Mc Loughlin.
Vinnie Fowley.
Tim Hynes.
Jim Flanagan.
John Keegan.
Joe Keane.
Henry Cox.
Eamonn Mullen.
Stephen Devaney.
Rory Leahy.
Jimmy Flynn.
Declan Caslin..
Damien Flynn.
Noel Devaney.
Benny O’Reilly.
Mairtin O Horain.
Tomas O Feerchar.
Eamonn Kelly.
Mary O’Reilly.
Liam Maguire.
Seamus Cummins.
John Cox.
Loretta Kearins.
Brendan Kelly.
John Griffin.
Deirdre Quinn.
Dermot Horan.
Pat Woulfe.
Margaret Horan.
Gary Dillon.
Frank Connell.
Sean T Fowley.
Brian O Buachain.
Apologies from:- Gerry Higgins, Breege Scanlon, Teresa O’Boyle, Mary White, Eddie Mc Gurrin,
Total attendance= 36.
SOME CLUB HISTORY 1972 TO 2004. :(Appendix 22)
County Titles won in Football & Hurling.
CW. Championship Winners. LW: -League Winners.
FW:= Feile Winners.
CGW:= Community Games Winners.
Year
Football(Male)
1975
Junior League.
1976
Junior Ch.& Over 30’sCW.
1983
Junior League.
1987
1992
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
Junior Championship.
U12 A.- CW.
U16 B & U18 B- CW.
U12 A-LW.
U12 A.- LW.
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
Hurling.
Ladies Football.
U10+U12+U14- CW
U10+U12+U14- CW.
U12+U14+U16- CW.
U12+U14+U16- CW.
U12+U14+U16- CW.
U14 A-CW.
U10- CGW., U12 A-LW
U14 A- CW+LW+FW.
U16 A- LW,. U12 A- CW+LW
U16 A-LW, U12 A -CW+LW.
U-10 CGW.
U12 –CW, U14 –FW.
Senior LW,
Senior LW,
U12 CGW.
U14 B-LW
U12-CGW,LW, CW
IM CW, U14 Feile W
Senior LW.
U14 LW
U12 LW, U16 B CW
SOME CLUB HISTORY FROM 1972 TO 2004.
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Club Persons of the Year.
1986
Kieran Murphy.
1987
Tommy Fowley.
1988
Hugh Mc Loughlin.
1989
Paurick Connor.
1991
Jimmy Flynn.
1992
Geraldine Flanagan.
1993
Alo Farragher.
1994
Seamus Cummins.
1995
Tom Gallen.
1996
Pat Branley.
1997
Tim Hynes.
1998
Michael Regan.
1999
Brian Maguire.
2000
Martin Horan.
2001
John Griffen
2002
Joe Keane
2003
Henry Cox
Past Chair Persons.
Christy Heraghty.
Pat Branley.
James Kennedy.
John Dolan.
Charlie Branley.
Fr. John Mc Manus.
Hugh Mc Loughlin.
Tim Hynes.
Past Secretaries.
Michael McGuinn.
Seamus Cummins.
Jimmy Flynn.
Geraldine Flanagan.
Tim Hynes.
Vinnie Fowley.
Gerry Higgins.
Tim Hynes.
Joe Gonley
NATIONAL COMPETITIONS WINNERS.
All Ireland Honours 2004.
Competition.
Senior.
U—21.
Minor.
Intermediate.
Junior.
National League. Div
1.
Div. 2 League.
NHL Div 3.
Senior Club.
Intermediate Club.
Junior Club.
Colleges.
Vocational Schools.
Interprovincial.
Sigerson /Fitzgibbon
Cups.
Masters.
Kick/Puc fada.
International Series.
Football.
Kerry
Armagh.
Tyrone.
Hurling.
Cork.
Kilkenny.
Galway.
Cork.
Meath.
Galway.
Waterford.
Kerry.
Offaly.
Caltra.(Galway)
St Pats.(Navan)
Ulster.
Sligo I.T.
Dublin.
Padraig
Offaly.
Ireland.
Ladies Football.
Galway.
Cork.
Kildare.
Mayo.
Down.
Sligo.
Newtownshandrum(Cork). Ballyboden(Dublin.
St Brigids.(Dublin).
Abbeydorney.(Kerry)
St. Kierans.(Kilkenny).
St. Brogans(Bandon).
Connacht.
Waterford. I.T.
Kelly. Brendan Cummins. Tipp.
AIB Group/Connaught Council GAA Summer Camps 2004.
Dates - 28th June to 2nd July 2004.
Niamh Gilmartin.
Aisling Gilmartin.
Aideen Gilmartin.
Christopher Woulfe.
Stephen Fallon.
Paul Healy.
Patrick Woulfe.
Caolan Lowry.
Jason Mc Gowan.
Natasha Mc Donald.
Stephen Bartley.
Barry Owens.
Carron Griffin.
John Bartley.
Sean Mc Gill.
Emma Griffin..
Ciarain Stenson.
Niall Stenson.
Evan Kelly.
Aoife Mc Gettigan.
Michael Martin.
Eoin Nicholson.
Jonathen Cooney.
Carol Mc Daid.
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Donal Rooney.
Conor Caheny.
Peter Martin.
Caoimhe Nicholson.
Glenn Cryan.
Martina Crummy.
Lucy Foley.
Michael Cryan.
Daniel Hackett.
Rianne Mc Hugh.
Melissa Cryan.
Cathal Meehan.
Eimer Ryan.
Aaron Mc Gourty.
Gearoid Mc Daid.
Thomas Ryan.
John Melvin.
Paul Melvin.
David Ryan.
Eoin Gaughan.
Aoife Nicholson.
Noirin Ryan.
Niamh Deehan.
Emer Nolan.
Orla Caulfield.
Hazel Mc Gowan.
Tommy Casey.
Marc Ryan.
Shane Hennigan.
Wayne Davey.
Noelle Hynes.
Jamie Hennigan.
Darragh O’Brien.
.
.
A total of 57 attended the summer Coaching Camp in July 2004 in Hazelwood.
City Board Summer Coaching 2004.
Sligo Sports Partnership. 28th June to 30th July.
Coaching took place each Wednesday from 11am to 2pm for five weeks.
The Coaching was planned for the School ground in Cartron – but regrettably no players
turned up.
Coaches were: Brian Hynes(Calry St Josephs), Brian Mc Atteer(Drumcliffe Rosses
Point). and Eamonn O’Hara.-Coach Co-ordinator.
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Calry St Josephs Club Sponsors
Kevin Keown – Bundoran Motors
Stephen Devaney - Heatmerchants
Declan Caslin – Manager Hunters Coals
Joe Farrell
Jim Flanagan
Earlys Bar
Eilish McGowan – McGowan Kodak Express
Shoot The Crows
Oates Conlon Brehony
Vincent Nally – Brooks Hanley
Tom Roddy – Cartron Laundrette
Gerry Higgins
Andrew Murray.- Coach Hire and Driving Instructor.
Tom Roddy Launderette Cartron.
Mullen/ Mc Loughlin Motors- Ballinode.
Vincent Hargadon –Publican –Calry.
John Gilroy.
Martin Cunningham- Cunningham School of Motoring
Bus Eireann -Sponsored set of Rain Jackets.Sligo
Credit union -Sponsored set of Polo Shirts.
Sligo Dairies -Sponsored set of Kit Bags.
Kevin Quinn -The Embassy,
Jim Flanagan\Gerry Lyons,
Sean Feehily,
Vincent Nally -Brooks Hanley,
Nicky Brujos -Jako Sports,
Sligo Champion,
Tom Forde -G.H.Q.,
AIB Bank,
Raymond 0 Boyle -Power Right,
Derry Taheny Electric,
Mullen & McLoughlin,
Michael McMorrow,
Sam Hire,
Harry Clarke -L.M.S. Oil,
Stanley Nairn -Heiton Buckley,
Ulster Bank,
Right Price Tiles,
Davey Motors,
McCormack Car Sales,
Brendan Mullen, Stiefel Laboratories,
Top Part Auto,
McHales Sawmill
Thank you to all the numerous sponsors who help out the club on a continuing basis throughout the
year. The Clubs Survival depends on the generous support of all sponsors.
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Attendance at Monthly Club Meetings 2004 (Appendix 30)
Name
meetings attended
MARTIN HORAN
LORETTA KEARINS
TIM HYNES
JOE GONLEY
PAT WOULFE
BRENDAN KELLY
GERALDINE FLANAGAN
MARY O'REILLY
PAT BRANLEY
DAMIAN FLYNN
JOHN GRIFFIN
GARY DILLON
HENRY COX
DEIDRE KELLY
PADRAIC KELLY
VINCENT NALLY
BENNY O'REILLY
MARCEY COYNE
GER REILLY
10
10
8
8
5
5
5
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Thank you to every one who attended Club Meetings and also to anyone who attended at any of the
Sub-Committee meetings throughout the year.
Joe Gonley
Dates for monthly Club Meetings in 2005.
The monthly club meetings will be held in St.Joseph’s Church on Monday’s at 9.30pm on the following
dates.
14th February 2005.
14th March 2005.
11th April 2005.
9th May 2005.
13th June 2005.
11th July. 2005.
8th August 2005.
12th September 2005.
10th October 2005.
14th November 2005.
12th December 2005.
9th January 2006.
Please keep the above dates in your Diary.
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CLUB
CONTACT
NUMBERS
WWW.CALRYSTJOSEPHSGAA.COM
(Appendix
WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR (PAT WOULFE) pwoulfe@eircom.net
BORD NA NOG NOTES (GARY DILLON)
calrystjosephs@oceanfree.net
CLUB SECRETARY (JOE GONLEY)
calrygaa@f2s.com
ALO FARRAGHER
GARY DILLON
9142243
FR. LEONARD TAYLOR 9143132
087 8589909
OCEAN FM SPORT (KEITH FAHY) 9118109
newsletter@stjosephsandcalry.ie
DECLAN CASLIN
087-2571262
HENRY COX
9142367
SEAMUS CUMMINS
9145455
PAURIC CONNOR
9147661
STEPHEN DEVANEY
9162133
GERALDINE FLANAGAN
9143071
JOE GONLEY
9177978
JOHN GRIFFIN
9170417
TIM HYNES
9143628
MARTIN HORAN
9142816
LORETTA KEARINS
9147755
PAT WOULFE
9143253
EILISH MCGOWAN
9146655
JOHN O'DONNELL
087-2498750
DEIRDRE QUINN
9146304
ST. BRENDANS N.S.
9145449
ST. EDWARDS N.S.
9143480
ST. PATRICKS N.S.
9144288
TOM RODDY – LAUNDERETTE 9145609
BREEDGE SCANLON
9144417
FEEHILY TRANSPORT
9143000
HENNESSY TRANSPORT
9167557
ANDY MURRAY - BUS
9146880
MCGOWAN - BUS
078 – 41059
SHIRLEY FOLEY
9162334
GER LOWRY
9144681
BRENDAN KELLY
9146178
SHEILA DEVANEY
086-2240382
GERRY TUOHY
9135493
CHAMPION – FAX
sligochampion@eircom.net
9169040
WEEKENDER - FAX
SLIGO CHAMPION
9174911
9169222
Carbury NS
St Brendans
St Edwards NS
St Patricks NS
carbury.ias@eircom.net
stbrens.ias@tinet.ie
stedwards@eircom.net
calryns.ias@tinet.ie
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29)
2004 CALRY/ST. JOSEPH’S CLUB OFFICERS (OUTGOING) (Appendix 31)
POSITION
PATRON
OFFICE HOLDER
NA PÁTRÚIN
Fr. Tom Hever, Fr. Stephen Walsh, Fr Hugh McGonagle
PRESIDENTS
NA hUACHTARÁIN
Tommy Fowley, Seamus Cummins
CHAIRMAN
CATHAOIRLEACH
Tim Hynes
ASST. CHAIRMAN
LEAS CATHAOIRLEACH
Martin Horan
SECRETARY
RÚNAÍ
Joe Gonley
ASST. SECRETARY
LEAS RÚNAÍ
Pat Woulfe
TREASURER
CISTEOIR
Loretta Kearins
ASST. TREASURER
LEAS CISTEOIR
VACANT
P.R.O.
OIFIGEACH NA CAIDRIMH POIBLÍ
Alo Farragher
Asst. P.R.O.
LEAS OCP
Gary Dillon.
REGISTRAR
CLÁRAITHEOIR
Pat Woulfe
IRISH OFFICER
OIFIGEACH NA GAEILGE
John Griffin
CO. BOARD DELEGATE DEALAGÁID BORD AN CONTAE
Martin Horan
MINOR BOARD DELEGATE
DEALAGÁID BORD AN MIONÚR Brendan Kelly
NORTH BOARD DELEGATES DEALAGÁID BORD AN ROINNT THUAIDH
CITY BOARD DELEGATES DEALAGÁID BORD NA CATHRACH
John O’Donnell, Declan Caslin
Eddie McGurrin
SCOR CO-ORDINATORS COMHEAGARTHOIR AN SCOR
John Griffen, Tim Hynes.
LOTTO CO-ORDINATORS COMHEAGARTHOIR AN LOTTO
D. Caslin, A. Farragher, L Kearins
PITCH CO-ORDINATOR
COMHEAGARTHOIR NA PÁIRC
Joe Keane
DRESSING ROOM CO-ORD. COMHEAGARTHOIR NA SEOMRA GLÉASTA
P. O’Connor,
INSURANCE OFFICER
OIFIGEACH NA HÁRACHAIS
M. O’Reilly
COACHING OFFICER
OIFIGEACH NA TRAENÁLA
T. Hynes
SCHOOLS OFFICER
OIFIGEACH NA SCOILEANNA
Gary Dillon, John Griffin
YOUTH WELFARE OFFICER
OIFIGEACH LEASA NA HÓIGE
Breedge Scanlon
SENIOR HURLING
CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
ASST. SECRETARY
TREASURER
ASST. TREASURER
P.R.O.
CATHAOIRLEACH
RÚNAÍ
LEAS RÚNAÍ
CISTEOIR
LEAS CISTEOIR
OIFIGEACH NA CAIDRIMH POIBLÍ
Henry Cox
Stephen Whelan
Margaret Raymond
David Collery
Dara Cox
Eamonn Lonegan
LADIES COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON
VICE PERSON
SECRETARY
ASST. SECRETARY
TREASURER
PRO
REGISTRAR
CATHAOIRLEACH
LEAS CATHOIRLEACH
RÚNAÍ
LEAS RÚNAÍ
CISTEOIR
OIFIGEACH POIBLI
CLÁRAITHEOIR
Elaine Hynes
Deidre Quinn
Deidre Kelly
Mary White
Rebecca McGillen
Mairead Gonley
Claire O’Sullivan
JUVENILE HURLING
CHAIRMAN
CATHAOIRLEACH
SECRETARY
RÚNAÍ
P.R.O.
OIFIGEACH NA CAIDRIMH POIBLÍ
COUNTY BOARD DELEGATE
DEALAGÁID BORD AN CONTAE
YOUTH OFFICER
OIFIGEACH NA HÓIGE
Joe Keane
Brian Maguire
Margaret Raymond
Henry Cox
Brian Maguire
BORD na nOG
CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
P.R.O.
VACANT
Theresa O’Boyle
Gary Dillon
CATHAOIRLEACH
RÚNAÍ
OIFIGEACH NA CAIDRIMH POIBLÍ
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FOOTBALL/HURLING MANAGERS/COACHES - 2004
Many thanks to the following people who gave so much of their time to coaching during the year.
FOOTBALL
U-9
U-10
U-11
U-12
U-14
U-16
U-18
U-21
JUNIOR
INTERMED.
Pat Stenson
Frank Connell, Gerry Tuohy
Pat Woulfe
Vincent Melvin, Pat Woulfe, Eddie McHale
Rory Leahy, John. Griffin
Gary Dillon, Tim. Hynes, John. Griffin
T. Hynes, M. Horan
Daminan Flynn, Ian Kearins
Gerry Higgins, Tim Hynes
Stephen Devaney, Vinney Fowley, Martin Horan
LADIES FOOTBALL
U-12
Sheila. Devaney, Francis Conlon, Elaine Hynes
U-14
D. Quinn, Mary White
U-16
Aidan. McConnan
Junior
Chris. Gonley
HURLING
Juvenille
SENIOR
C. Maguire, F. Coyne, S. Whelan, S. Boyd, E. Lonergan, H. Cox,
Ger Reilly
FIRST-AID:
INSURANCE:
CLUB PHYSIO:
Breedge Scanlon
Mary O’Reilly
Shirley Foley
Team Management responsibilities.
1. Ensure all players, trainers, and coaches are fully paid up members of the Club.
2. Ensure small goalposts are secured, and locked after each training session, and
match.
3. Managers should undertake a Coaching Course and a First Aid course.
4. Ensure First Aid kits are available at all games and training sessions.
5. Please notify Pitch and Dressing Room Co-ordinator prior to each game.
6. Organise consistent and meaningful training sessions.
7. Permission to be sought from County Secretary for challenge games within
Sligo, from Connacht Council for matches outside Sligo and within Connacht,
and from Central Council for games outside the Provence.
8. In the event of an injury to a player the Premliminary accident Notification Form
should be filled even where the injury is just for Physio treatment.
9. Match reports to be forwarded to Club PRO for publication in the weekly Club
notes.
10. Assist in the distribution of Club Lotto tickets for sale by the Team.
11. Keep match details, to help at writing up team reports for the Secretaries Report
at the AGM.
12. Help out in City Board & County representative teams and encourage players to
participate.
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Membership 2004.
No
Name
Name
4Brendan Boyd
Kieran Feerick
8Mary Boyd
Bridie Feerick
12Pat J Branley
Jim Flanagan
16Tom Branley
Geraldine Flanagan
20Bríd Branley
Karen Flynn
24John Carroll
Jimmy Flynn
28Bill Cashell
Bernie Flynn
32Noreen Cashell
Vinnie Fowley
36Declan Caslin
Marie Fowley
40Michael Clarke
Linda Fowley
44Bernie Clarke
Seán T Fowley
48Chris Cleary
Marie Fowley
52Ann Cleary
Jimmy Gillooly
56Sarah Cleary
Marie Gillooly
60Evannah Cleary
Noel Gilmartin
64John Connell
Pauline Gilmartin
68Bernie Connell
John Gilmartin
72Deirdre Cox
Ann Gilmartin
76Marcey Coyne
Joe Gilmartin
80Seamus Cummins
John Griffin
84Anne Cummins
Michele Griffin
88Martin Cunningham
Michael Guinn
92Anne Cunningham
Padraig Hackett
96Noel Devaney
Edel Hackett
100Breda Devaney
Tom Halton
104Gerry Dillon
Jimmy Harney
108Mary Dillon
Liam Heekin
112Gary Dillon
Fr Tom Hever
116Andrew Dodd
John Higgins
120Regina Dodd
Celia Higgins
124Paul Dolan
Lynda Higgins
128Jacqueline Dolan
Martin Horan
132Paul Ducie
Margaret Horan
136Alo Farragher
Sinead Horan
140Peggy Farragher
Tim Hynes
144Fergus Farragher
Bríd Hynes
148Denis Feehily
Joseph Keane
152Joan Feehily
Betty Keane
Total Adult Members (non players)=
Adult Players for 2004 ( over 18.)
Name.
4Sarah Clarke
8Marie Conlon
12Orla Cox
16Triona Cox
20Sheila Devaney
24Evelyn Feehily
28Clare Feerick
32Mairead Gonley
36Brenda Healy
40Catriona Higgins
44Elaine Hynes
48Deirdre Kelly
52Rebecca McGillen
56Tara O'Boyle
60Deirdre O'Brien
Name
Harry Keaney
Theresa Keaney
Loretta Kearins
Noel Kearins
Larry Kelly
Anne Kelly
Brendan Kelly
Bríd Kelly
Kevin Keown
Margaret Keown
Gorana Leahy
John Lee
Peter Lowry
Geraldine Lowry
Gerry Lyons
Brian Maguire
Philomena Maguire
Cathal Maguire
Liam Maguire
Lea McDaid
Ray McDaid
Michael McDermott
Bina McDermott
Phil McGoldrick
John McGowan
Catherine McGowan
Eddie McGurrin
Angela McGurrin
Loretto McGwyne
Hugh McLaughlin
Nancy McLaughlin
Michael McMorrow
Helen McMorrow
Feidhlim McNeela
Cora McNeela
Vincent Melvin
Margaret Melvin
Name
Sorcha Mullen
Larry Mullen
Brendan Nelson
Liam O'Boyle
Teresa O'Boyle
Harry O'Boyle
Declan O'Boyle
Brenda O'Boyle
Kieran O'Brien
Kevin O'Brien
Mary O'Brien
Brian O'Buacháin
Theresa O'Connor
Christy O'Gara
Kathleen O'Gara
Mary O'Reilly
Brian Sr O'Reilly
Catriona O'Reilly
Margaret Raymond
Michael Regan
Patricia Regan
Tom Roddy
Virginia Roddy
Fr Noel Rooney
Pat Scanlon
Breege Scanlon
Jeremy Smith
Patrick Stenson
Paula Stenson
Fr Leonard Taylor
Gerry Tuohy
Martina Tuohy
Jim White
Mary White
Pat Woulfe
Mary K Woulfe
Chris Gonley.
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Name.
Name.
Name.
Grainne Watters
Clodagh Watters
Shane Boyd
Robert Boyd
Conell Cashell
Andy Collins
Dara Cox
Ciaran Coyne
Stephen Devaney
Aiden Devaney
Ross Doonan
Declan Feerick
Damian Flynn
John Gaffney
Damien Gannon
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Fergus Horan
Dermot Horan
Kevin Hynes
Damien Keane
Ian Kearins
Paul Kelly
David Kelly
Conor Kelly
Eamon Kelly
Padraig Kelly
Rory Leahy
Ciaran Maguire
Alan Maguire
Enda McGowan
Declan McGuinn
Niall O'Brien
John O'Connor
Benny O'Reilly
Patrick Scanlon
John Scanlon
Donnacha Woods
Tom Brennan
David Collery
Henry Cox
Fiachra Coyne
John Dolan
Tony Gallagher
Michael Galvin
John Hunt
Eamonn Lonergan
64Aine O'Gara
68Yvonne Owens
72Pauline Rooney
76Ruth Walsh
77Cathy Walshe
Total Adult Player
Name.
4Kathy Devaney
8Lucy Foley
12Aoife Hackett
16Orlaith Lowry
20Emma Rooney
24Rachel Carr
28Lorraine Feehily
32Bronagh Feeney
36Aisling Gilmartin
40Carron Griffin
44Breffni Higgins
48Sarah Keaney
52Áine Keaney
56Stacey Kerr
60Marina Leahy
64Kristina Leahy
68Aoife Leahy
72Matea Leahy
76Megan McGovern
80Jessica McGovern
84Amanda McLoughlin
88Caoimhe Nicholson
92Elaine Siberry
96Helen Smith
100Susan Smith
104Aileen Stenson
108Sinéad Carr
112Bethany Endersby
116Ciara Fallon
120Laura Feehily
124Michelle Foley
128Niamh Gillooly
132Caoimhe Gillooly
136Niamh Gilmartin
140Emma Griffin
144Hazel Higgins
148Rebecca Kerr
152Carol McDaid
156Aisling McDermott
160Emma McMorrow
164Aoife Nicholson
168Grainne O'Reilly
172Sarah Scanlon
176Maeve Tuohy
180Yvonne Connell
184Noelle Hynes
188Louise Keown
192Aoife Kilgallon
196Niamh McNeela
200Jane Melvin
Total Juvenile
Joe Gonley
Liam McGuinn
Padraic Luinn
Stephen Heraughty Donncha Mullen
Ger Reilly
Niall Higgins
Vincent Nally
Michael Shelly
Gerard Higgins
Kieran O'Brien
Stephen Whelan
Conor Nally
Members 2004= 78
Name.
Name.
Name.
Aisling O'Connor
Donal Lowry
Michael Higgins
Katie Scanlon
Gearóid McDaid
Gearóid Kelly
Máire White
Declan McGoldrick Fintan Keown
Cynthia Gillooly
Eoin Nicholson
Daniel Leahy
Helen Gilmartin
Darragh O'Brien
Gavin Looby
Elaine Kearins
John Shannon
Tony McDaid
Roisin Kelly
Brian Shannon
Niall McDermott
Sharon McDermott Joe Smith
Sean McGinley
Lorraine McDermott Niall Stenson
Brian McGovern
Sarah Melvin
Ciarán Stenson
Dean McGowan
Michelle Tahany
Conall Stenson
Michael Jr McMorrow
Siobhan White
Colm Tuohy
Darren Murray
Frances Conlon
Barry Verdon
Barry O'Boyle
Claire Fowley
Patrick Woulfe
Ronan O'Brien
Laura Goonan
James Connell
Eoin Rooney
Aine Hackett
Glenn Cryan
Martin Toher
Edel McGinley
Brian Cunningham Joseph Toher
Helen McGurrin
Eoin Doherty
Orry Torsney
Emma McMorrow Mark Dolan
Cormac Coyne
Ruth Melvin
Michael Flynn
Daniel Dolan
Karen O'Boyle
Kevin Gilmartin
Gary Feeney
Grace O'Boyle
Patrick Heraghty
Aaron Foley
Ciara O'Brien
Frank Higgins
Mark Fowley
Dearbhaile O'Brien Mark Kelly
Simon Gilmartin
Eimear O'Brien
Caolan Lowry
Mark Halton
Claire O'Brien
Séan McGill
Michael Harte
Marie O'Gara
Jonathan McGoldrick Mark Hynes
Gavin Branley
Jason McGowan
Thomas Kelly
Edward Connell
David McGurrin
Joseph Keown
Sean Cox
John McGurrin
Gary McGwyne
Michael Cryan
John Melvin
Damien O'Boyle
Cian Devaney
Paul Melvin
Brian O'Reilly
Andrew Dodd
Daren O'Hara
Benjamin Ramsey
Jonathan Dolan
Paul Rooney
Patrick Roddy
Stephen Fallon
Donal Rooney
Joseph Scanlon
Ryan Feehily
David Verdon
Dane Torsney
Jason Finnegan
Christopher Woulfe Patrick Boyd
James Flanagan
Kazim Clarke
Christopher Cleary
Aaron Flynn
David Cox
Ronan Cox
Seán M Fowley
Aidan Devaney
Conor Feehily
Niall Gillooly
Kevin Devaney
Michael Gilmartin
Aiden Gilmartin
Colm Devaney
John Hennessy
Daniel Hackett
Darragh Devaney
Brian Hynes
Aaron Henry
Brian Drury
Oisín McNeela
Conor Heraghty
Daniel Feehily
Tony O'Reilly
Aidan Hynes
Patrick Flanagan
Jonathan Porter
Padraig Keaney
John Gerrard
Thomas Scanlon
Gearóid Keaney
Conor Griffin
Larry Cadden
Danny Keown
Michael Healy
Cian Hackett
Oisín Kilgallen
Séan Higgins
Keith Raymond
Membership 2004 200
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