ST GABRIELS LADIES 2023

Here's wishing all of our players, managers & mentors, parents & guardians, sponsors, supporters and all associated with St Gabriel's Ladies and beyond the best St Patricks Day ever. 

Enjoy, stay safe and see you all back at training!
 

 Happy International Women’s Day!

Yes we know it’s only a day, why not a week, a month or let’s go mad even a full year and more!

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  Dear Parents & Guardians,

The 2023 season is now on and everyone needs to be registered to be able to train and play matches.

The 2023 season membership fees have been set and cover fees payable to the county, provincial and national organisations, to the injury fund, as well as a small amount for the club development (see image below).

Please register your daughter as soon as possible using Foireann:
please click picture link above.

This year's DEADLINE is 31st MARCH 2023. 

An in person registration evening will be organised too. Details to follow. Should you wish to become a member too and help further support the club, please register also.

You will find our membership options in Foireann's "Membership" section. You should see LGFA's St Gabriels club there (see image below). Please click on the club, choose your membership option and follow the instructions. If you can't see LGFA's St Gabriels club in the "Membership" section, use the "Add another club" function in the "Profile" section to add the club (NOTE: make sure you scroll down the list of LGFA clubs).

Help setting up an account and on other Foireann functions can be found here:
https://gmssupport.zendesk.com/.../360017355999-Setting...

Should you need any help, please contact Patrick at 0864664543.

Many thanks,

St Gabriel's Ladies Committee
 

 We encourage all new players to link in with their appropriate manager. New players ALWAYS welcome.
 

Following on from the disappointment of the recent EGM, the committee are thrilled to let you know that the role of Club Secretary has been filled. Please find details of the elected committee for the 2023 season to the right. 

All help & support is always needed from our football club community. Mangers require mentors/parents to assist at training sessions, refs needed for younger team blitz’s, people needed as umpires, and of course support on match days!

The club needs support to thrive and to be in a position to offer the best for the players. If you are interested in helping the club out please contact a committee member. 

There are 2 positions that we need to fill. If no club secretary then we cannot continue with the club. It is a vital position.

Secretary- this can be a shared position between two people. A full handover will be given with ongoing support.

Players Support Coordinator- assist with supporting the Player Council & helping to coordinate team building activities 

St. Gabriel's Ladies EGM
Time: Feb 20, 2023 8:30pm

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If you are interested in a position but unable to attend the EGM, please contact a committee member asap. 

Thanks so much

Kids growing out of their boots? Concerned about cost? Boots too good to throw & want to declutter? Want to contribute to climate sustainability?  Why not donate them to our Boot Shack.  Players will be able to swap boots or simply pick up a pair for FREE in our Boot Shack at our Aughrim Pitch (sizes pending).   Reach out to any committee member if you have any queries & follow the club Facebook & Instagram page for updates. 

Time for a clear out or just want to help us raise some funds?  

St Gabriel's Ladies will be hosting  a Car Boot Sale  in Kilconnell in support of St Gabriel's Ladies GAA, Aughrim, Cappataggle & St Gabriel's (Kilconnell) National Schools on Sunday 29th January from 10am til 1pm. Pitches are €15 for indoors & €10 for outdoors. 

Please contact 087 1261590 for further details. 

 Don't forget that we will be holding our AGM on Sunday 15th January 2023 at 5pm in Kilconnell GAA Hall. We have included an online nomination form  and will also take nominations for club positions on the day. We would like to invite ALL to come along and have a listen and participate in steering the clubs future. St Gabriel's Ladies have over 100 players playing at the club each season and we value the contributions from all of our members. We are always looking to get more people involved each year. Women's sport has seen much increased participation in recent years and we are always looking for new idea's to progress the club. You do not need to have someone playing at the club to become involved. So please why not come along and give us a try. 

 Folks our Ladies A.G.M will be held on 15th of January 2023 at 5pm in St Gabriel's meeting room in Kilconnell GAA Hall. Everybody is welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing new faces as well, so don't be shy please attend and have a say in YOUR club and help steer us into an exciting 2023 season ahead. 

Jersey Number 2 was voted as your favourite in our new jersey competition. Many thanks to all who voted.

We would like to welcome our three new shirt sponsors for our underage teams.

The Grafton Hotel, Ballinasloe Credit Union & Source Civil Ltd. 

Please join St. Gabriel’s Ladies for the second event in our programme of care for club members & families. 

MONDAY November 21st @7.30pm Kilconnell Community Hall

Featuring Special Guest 

Counselling Psychologist 

Liam Moroney.
Well -Being & Mental Health Specialist

Open to all players aged 12+ and all parents/guardians of all players.

Looking forward to seeing you.

 St Gabriel's Junior A ladies football team were presented with Club tops and t shirts last tonight (Saturday) in Broderick's Bar. Thanks to Broderick’s Bar for their sponsorship all year and to Declan Malone Carpentry for his sponsorship. Picture shows Declan Malone, Manager of St Gabriels Junior A team, presenting a top to St Gabriel's Melissa McDonnell. 

St Gabriels Ladies GAA Club held a Memorial Walk on Sunday 13th November in Kilconnell Community Park to remember our very good friend Declan Lennon and to help raise much needed funds towards East Galway & Midlands Cancer Support and St Gabriels Ladies GAA Club. We are still open for donations.
All donations will be shared between East Galway & Midlands Cancer Support and St Gabriels Ladies GAA Club. All incurred expenses will be funded from St Gabriels Ladies share.

 iDonate.ie | Support Declan Lennon memorial walk 

Come and join us for a day of info, socialising, food tasting & fun on Sunday 23rd October at Kilconnell Community Hall from 12.30pm. All women & girls age 12+ are welcome whatever your sport. Nutrition, yoga, exercise & advice on foods for sports. Special guest speakers will include Registered Associate Nutritionist Niamh Donnellan & Yoga Teacher Denise McAvinia. For more details please call 087 126 1590. We look forward to meeting you all there. 

 Our first get together took place last night with thanks to the use of Kilconnell Community Hall.  A MASSIVE thank you to the players that came along & took part in putting forward their honest thoughts, suggestions and opinions!  

A HUGE thanks also to parents/guardians for bringing the players along. Hopefully the tea/coffee made the wait a little more bearable . Apologies for the possible sugar highs that the players went home with. All feedback will be taken on board. 

The aim of the player council is to listen to the players to help make positive steps so that the club is all that it can be for all the fantastic, passionate, determined, dedicated and fun players (& potential players) in our club community. 

We hope to meet again in Jan/Feb. 

Thanks so much.  St. Gabriel’s Ladies committee 

 AIG support many sports events, teams and athletes across the globe however, in Ireland, they are incredibly delighted to announce they have now become the ‘Official Insurance Partner’ to the LGFA. All LGFA members and their families across the country (32 counties)  can now enjoy a range of personal insurance solutions as well as a special insurance scheme to support players participating at intercounty level. 

Click Link Here 

https://www.aig.ie/our-sponsorships/lgfa

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 Our new edition of 'In The Loop' 2 is now available as a pdf format for you to look at. & download. Designed to highlight initiatives and 'goings on' at the club as well as a few of our results!

Please Enjoy!

See Our Link or Photo Gallery Above

 Period packs are now available in all club gear bags and first aid kits.

Free period products will also be available for club & visiting players in the dressing rooms in Aughrim. 

The club would like to extend a massive ‘thank you’ to Majella Tuft & staff of Healthwise pharmacy, Ballinasloe for their support in rolling out & sponsorship of this initiative.

 The lack of discussion in the wider domain and the lingering sense of taboo and embarrassment around what is, in fact, a natural process makes this initiative all the more important.

We want girls & women to carry on their participation in sports without embarrassment, stigma or barriers to participation. 

So well done Healthwise!!!

  Great team performance last evening from St Gabriel’s Ladies with a game that ebbed and flowed throughout the match. Gabriel’s drew level several times with Caherlistrane and were ahead by a point going into the final seconds only for Caherlistrane to snatch a draw at the death.

St Gabriel’s Ladies were five points behind at one stage in the first half and gradually pulled it back to within a point of Caherlistrane Ladies as they approached half time.

 In the second half they gave a solid performance and a great game ensued with end to end football to delight those watching.

Half time scores came from Aisling Donnellan 2pts, Becky Gilchreest 1pt, Caitlin Malone 1pt & Sophie Cunningham 2pts.
Half Time Score was Caherlistrane 0-8 to St Gabriels 0-7.

Second half was another great advert for Ladies football as both sides showed commitment and drive to grab the win. Second half saw the following players all register scores - Rosa Bleahene 1pt, Melissa McDonnell 1pt, Aisling Donnellan 3pts, Caitlin Malone 1pt, Sophie Cunningham 1pt & Leona Larkin 1pt. The watching spectators saw a very exciting second half of football that could have gone either way and it ultimately ended in a drawn match. 

Well done to Gabriel’s Ladies and Management and to Alice Callanan who had an excellent game really shining on the night.

Final Score was Caherlistrane 1-12 St Gabriels 0-15.

Thanks to Caherlistrane for a fantastically sporting game and to let everyone know that we play Oughterard at home in Aughrim in 2 weeks time. 

So, if you're looking for football that rocks? Come on down and watch St Gabriel’s Ladies!

 The Leading Provincial Females programme is designed for females aged 18+ interested in developing personally and leading teams potentially through their role in LGFA or GAA. There will be four programmes running consecutively – one in Connacht, Leinster, Ulster and Munster.

All participants will attend two days, one at start and one at end of programme, which will examine their leadership skills. They must also attend a mid-point evening session again focusing on their leadership skills. Finally, participants must complete at least two modules from themes across the four strands of coaching, officiating, administration, and PR/Media between each of those dates, minimum four in total.  Participants may attend more than four modules in total if they wish but it is a minimum of two between each date.

Programme Benefits
Engage with like-minded future leaders in Gaelic Games
Insight and understanding of your own leadership style
Training and advice from experienced leadership trainers 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31st August 2022, and applicants can get all further details including the application form at  Leading Provincial Females, please note the dates for the Connacht programme have not yet been confirmed for this year.

The application Form itself can be found here below 

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...

St Gabriel's Ladies under 10 team and their mentors would like to thank sincerely the following for their generous sponsorship of our GO games activity day in Croke park on Monday August 15th. 

Fahy's bus and coach hire of Aughrim for enabling us to travel in style  

**Pat Cafferky Construction and Padraig McHugh of YAK Sports for the generous donation of new tops for both our under 10 and under 8 girls 

**Panda Waste **for their generous sponsorship.

**Ballinasloe Credit Union** for their generous sponsorship 

St Gabriel's Ladies Football Club for their generous sponsorship of food on the day. 

Supermacs for their generous sponsorship. 

Chanelle Pharma for their generous sponsorship. 

Paul Jennings for providing trophies for the special day. 

Martin Gormally, Kilconnell for his generous sponsorship. 

All our sponsors for the day greatly contributed to what was a very special day for the girls and their families. 

Following a great day at the Under 10 blitz that took place in the dome in June. St Gabriels ladies U10's are now  off to Croke Park representing  Galway in a Go Games activity day this Monday.

This is a great honour for both the girls and the club and we wish every one the very best.

The team will depart Cappy school at 10 am. St Gabriels ladies hope the girls and their families all have a great day out at Croker!

 Limited places left, book now to avoid disappointment

Wednesday 17th to Friday 19th of August,  10am to 2pm, 

Boys & Girls 6-13 years of age.

Registration link https://www.klubfunder.com/.../St.../EventRegistration...

Camp costs 

€45 per child -  €60 per family.

The club would like to say  - 

Thanks so much to everyone that supported the clubs Euro Millions fundraiser. All the tickets purchased will be entered into the first draw. Anyone that bought a ticket online will receive a copy of their ticket by email during the week & can contact the committee directly if they wish to get the physical ticket. 

Thanks again to everyone for your support. It is very much appreciated. 

St. Gabriel’s Ladies Committee

St Gabriel's Ladies GAA club are pleased to announce that Healthwise Pharmacies Ballinasloe have now come on board as Sponsors. For all of your health needs then why not pop into them at their premises in Duane's Pharmacy in Society Street & Healthwise Pharmacy in Poolboy Harbour Road.

Great win in Aughrim for St Gabriel’s Ladies U12 team who defeated Menlough in their league final this evening on a score line of St Gabriel’s Ladies 6g 12pts to Menlough/ Skenagh 3g 11pts. 

Another success for one of St Gabriel’s underage sides. Well done to the players, management, mentors and the supporters!

Fantastic win for our St Gabriel’s Ladies U16 team who won the shield final today in Aughrim pitch. 

Final score was St Gabriel’s Ladies 8g 9pts to Monivea/Abbey 3g 5pts. 

Congratulations to the U16 panel of players and to their Managers John Conway and Neil Trappe on a great win in their Shield final. Well Done To All and thank you to all for the support.

St Gabriel's Ladies versus Monivea/Abbey Ladies in the Under 16 shield final in Aughrim next Saturday 2nd July at 2pm. 

St Gabriel's Ladies Gaelic Football Club & St Gabriel's GAA are jointly running a Euro Millions Fundraiser.

For just €40, you will be entered in both the Euro Millions draw, Euro Millions Plus for 6 entries every week for a year from the first draw on the 2nd August 2022!  

Great Value and a Chance to WIN BIG!

Please contact a committee member or your managers for more details.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 

https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/StGabrielsEuromillionsDraw

We wish all the players, managers and supporters travelling the best of luck at the U10 Go Games @ THE DOME Saturday 25th June 2022 at 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in the Connacht Gaelic Athletic Association Centre of Excellence, Cloonacurry, Knock, Co. Mayo, Ireland.

9.30am – Teams to arrive for REGISTRATION 

9.45am – Coaches/Referee/Pitch Coordinator Meeting – Beside Registration table with Claire Burke – Development Officer.  

9.50am – Teams warm up around outside dome (RUNNING TRACK) /outside on Astro at their pitches 

10am – Games start with sound of AIR HORN (in Dome and Outside on Astro) – Next Sound – Game Finishes 

It promises to be a fantastic day for all and  remember the main aspect of the Blitz is participation and fun. 

Enjoy the day!!!  

Keeping girls involved in sport and exercise through their teens. 

Are you a teenage girl 13-18 in Galway?  Sport Ireland would love to hear from you if you are. 

There is a focus group happening in Galway City at the Connacht Hotel next Thursday the 23rd of June from 10-12 followed by some food. They're really keen to involve you to get your views on ways to help girls engage in sport and keep going in sport through their teens.  

Everyone's input would be appreciated.  You could like sport or hate sport or be in-between, all views and ideas will be helpful. If that's something you think you could help with for a couple of hours then contact Gráinne Murphy by email on gmurphy@titanexperience.ie or by phone on 087 1221187. 

Gráinne will give you any information you'd like and there's a parent consent letter also.

Permission For Club Photography 

  The advantages of taking, recording & sharing photographs or videos of juvenile GAA activities include; - increase in engagement - sense of involvement and reward - fun 

The committee fully appreciates parental concerns in light of social media platforms. Registration on Foireann does seek parental/guardian permission. If you do not consent to your child’s image being taken please ensure to do the following;  

1. select the appropriate option on Foireann  

2. email the club secretary with the following details (stgabriels.galway@lgfa.ie) 

 - Subject Line is CONSENT - 

Body of Text stating ‘ I do not give consent to my child’s  image being used’. 

Please include  - your name  - child’s name   This information will only be dealt with for this purpose and in accordance with GDPR rules and regulations.   

Thanks- St. Gabriel’s Ladies Committee

 World boxing champion Lisa O’Rourke is an inspiration for many as she gives new meaning to the term 'Dual Star' as she plays for Roscommon Ladies as well. The light-middleweight amateur world champion traded the International stage and the ring for all Ireland action and GAA turf today.  The Castlerea sporting sensation was back in the Roscommon jersey, starting midfield in their victory over reigning Leinster Champion’s Kildare.  The 20-year-old scored three points from play as the Rossies scored 4-10 to Kildare’s 2-14, progressing to the quarter finals of the Intermediate All Ireland Championships in the process. 

"I am delighted to be back with the girls, just playing football after going something like six weeks without it, so it was great to go back and shake off the rust.  You do be talking to a lot of people, but it is more about football and you have that down time of an hour or two and you are not talking about the boxing.”

All the action can be viewed on the LGFA’s live-streaming service: https://page.inplayer.com/lgfaseason2022/

THE Ladies Gaelic Football Association is inviting anyone interested in reaching the top as a referee to take their next steps on the path to success.  The National Referee Accelerate Programme is welcoming referees with a minimum age of 23 and a minimum five years of refereeing experience to apply for a place on this intensive course.   For further details, contact Clare Dowdall: clare.dowdall@lgfa.ie    The closing date for applications is Friday, July 1.

https://ladiesgaelic.ie/want-to-progress-to-be-a-national-referee/

St Gabriel's Ladies provides an inclusive  football club for ALL. 

Please celebrate Pride Month.

https://nationaltoday.com/pride-month/

https://lgbt.ie/

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/how-to-celebrate-pride-month

Want to keep up to date with all that's going on at the club? 

Then why not check out our all new club newsletter that's now available in pdf format to read.

See our downloads section HERE.

Important matches coming up for St Gabriel's Ladies this week as U12's have their first league game on Thursday 19th May @6.30pm  versus Mountbellew/Moylough. 

We also have Junior A game at home in Aughrim on Saturday v Micheal Breathnachs.  Time TBC

And our U16's are away to Naomh Anna Leitir Moir on Sunday 22nd May with an 11am Throw In. Good Luck to all.

Great win for St Gabriel’s Ladies 2g 5pts to Glenamaddy/Williamstown 4pts. Level at 5 minutes to full time whistle, Gabriel’s ladies dug deep and went on to get a great win.

 Well done to ladies and Managers John Conway and Neil Trappe.  St Gabriel’s Ladies Feile team traveled to Kilconnell after their great win. They went on tour around the parish as supporters cheeredthem as they passed. 

 Please Support our Avril!!!

 Avril is on our Ladies junior A team

 Link is here for Avril Keane & Friends fundraiser.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc8k5L5LdJD/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D&fbclid=IwAR0JTkhQCHJsqi7xVh0xJmYjqxu_KLKTu9BY41RtSDaAfEgiqyeLy7wagco

GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS COMPETING THIS SUNDAY & ESPECIALLY TO ST GABRIELS LADIES IN FEILE 2022   Division 4 in Caherlistrane - Games 10 minutes per half.

  Coordinators Neasa Cosgrove & Sinead Duffy Referees, Richie Hynes, Pat Hansberry, Ciaran Harkin   

 1. Glenamaddy Williamstown  

2. St. Gabriels  

3. Carna Caiseal  

4. Caherlistrane  

5. Clonbur  

Monday 2nd May in Knockdoemore Final 11.00am  

Top two teams contest the Final  

Best of luck St Gabriel’s Ladies and Management. 

All support appreciated.

Training for under 8 and under 10 teams is returning this Friday evening 29th April 2022 from 7pm to 8pm in Aughrim pitch.  

Many thanks to all for reading, new players are always very much welcomed.

As most of you are aware youth sports doesn't pay a lot! But that is why your time is so valuable to our club St Gabriel's Ladies. 

Your skills can be invaluable to a club like ours. You may think that you have very little to offer but you will be surprised how valuable and rewarding getting involved can be.

Being part of the team and  Volunteering makes a massive difference, not only to us but also to YOU!  Get the FEEL GOOD FACTOR By volunteering your time, you WILL make a massive difference. 

Why not fill out our intro form below and Talk to us about how YOU can help & make a difference.

https://form.jotform.com/220624160880349?fbclid=IwAR09VIU2AL9Arr5-PY82yXXfeA-cNXbKWSWxEAPPgT2bBe3t8tfW0DgE4Fo

The GAA in partnership with the Irish Red Cross is calling on its members to register on the charity’s website any accommodation suitable for housing Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland  (see link below). The GAA community across the world has rallied in response to the humanitarian crisis caused by  Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The availability of appropriate housing remains a priority for the Irish Red Cross who are  handling offers of accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. If you have or are aware of a vacant and  habitable (i.e. ready to be used) apartment or house close to schools and services in your  club area, can you or the owner make an offer of that accommodation to the Red Cross at  https://registerofpledges.redcross.ie 

The club is pleased to announce our new panel of managers for the new season ahead.

St Gabriel’s Ladies List of managers for 2022 is as follows:

U8 Colette Caffrey 

U10 Joe Lyons 

U12 Alan Clancy 

U14 John Conway 

U16 John Conway (interim)

Minors Mike Malone 

Juniors Declan Malone

St Gabriel’s Ladies GAA Football Club is pleased to confirm our training times  for our teams for the new season.  Training will take place in Aughrim. 

Juniors & Minors will train 7-8pm Tuesdays & Thursdays.

U16’s will train 6-7pm Thursdays 

U14's will train 6-7pm Thursdays 

U12’s will train 6-7pm Tuesdays 

U8 & U10’s will train 7-8pm Fridays

U8 & U10's training will commence on Friday 29th April. 

(Players who will turn 6 years of age, during 2022, can attend U8 training if they wish.) 

St Gabriel’s Ladies recently held their AGM and discussions were held afterwards regarding new ways to promote the club. One interesting proposal that  the new committee is considering is a club name change. 

 The club will be looking  to change the name of St Gabriel's Ladies to Gabriels Kickhams and operate under the new logo and the new nickname The Kicks. It is proposed that a vote will be taken at a meeting over the next few weeks for all attendees to vote on this decision.

 If you would like to have a say in what happens at your club please contact us on our facebook page or please contact a committee member for further information.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

St Gabriel’s Ladies GAA Football Club are currently looking for an U16 Manager to progress this talented panel of players for the all new season ahead.

 If you would like to talk to us then please contact us on our facebook page. @StGabrielsLadies

The all new Gaelic vetting system will commence on the 31st of March 2022. The system is now part of Foireann and it is through this system that a coach/mentor will in future apply to be vetted. The new system will permit Children’s Officer (C0) access to confirm as to when a person is vetted. The CO will also play a key role by validating the ID Documentation of each club application before it will be processed. Further details on the new system, along with a date for a webinar etc.  Please note that for the moment Foireann will only be for those that are vetted via the Garda National Vetting Bureau. Further details will follow in the coming months on Foireann for those vetted via Access NI.  All new applicants have to submit a new application on the new system when available. The new date of 31st March 2022 for the new system to be implemented is to facilitate the transition from the old system to the new and to allow us to process the ongoing applications made in the last week along with the current applications being processed by the Garda National Vetting Bureau. Once the new system is available, we will share further details with you here and on www.stgabrielsladies.com.  FURTHER INFO BELOW LGFA

Tel: 01 836 3156 Mob: 087 112 7264 

all queries to our club officers or to Aislinn.Harkin@lgfa.ie https://gmssupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb

St Gabriel's Ladies GAA Footbal Club would like to wish all of our players, managers, supporters , sponsors, parents & guardians the very best on this wonderful St Patrick's Day.

It's been a long hard road for some and we hope and pray that this year will bring health, wealth and success to all of you!

Lá fhéile Pádraig means “St. Patrick's Day." Note that you could also shorten this to “Lá ‘le Pádraig” in this saying and any other. The meaning is the same, but native Irish speakers often use the latter as a way of shortening the term to something more natural and casual. Sona means “happy” in English.

So Happy St Patrick's Day To All.

LGFA and its sister organisations recently launched the online version of Code of Behaviour (Underage). This Code has been agreed between the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, the GAA, the Camogie Association, GAA Handball Ireland and GAA Rounders.  The Code replaces all previous Codes and is a mandatory Code of Behaviour for all Gaelic Games Associations in our work with underage players. It is a comprehensive good practice guidance publication and we are anxious that as many players, coaches, parents and other Club personnel have immediate access to its contents.  The Code is also available in disc format (not printed) form the National Children’s Office. For more information or a disc, please contact the LGFA National Children’s Officer, Paula Prunty at 01-8363156 or Paula.Prunty@lgfa.ie

https://ladiesgaelic.ie/lgfa-hub/clubs/child-welfare-protection/

Celebrate women's achievement,  especially on International Women's Day. Raise awareness against bias & take action for equality. International Women's Day sees a number of 'MISSIONS' to help forge a gender equal world. Celebrating women's achievements and increasing visibility, while calling out inequality, is key. Please celebrate with us at

https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

For International Women’s Day, 2022, for one day and for one day only, we are reopening the SHINE Festival 2021 website for FREE so you and your members can spend the day hearing from 100 of Irelands most amazing women!  

You can access the site through this link ( https://shinefestival.ie/) on the 8th of March.

 We have also attached our line-up for you, so you can pick out the various videos and topics you would like to watch beforehand.   

The videos range from 10 minutes to 45 minutes, so you can work to your own needs and interests.

 John Conway and his panel of players took part  in Feile 21 on Saturday 28th of August in Mountbellew. 

St Gabriel’s ladies lost out in their first Feile game to a very strong Monivea Abbey side but managed to win their second game as they won on a score line of  St Gabriels Ladies 6g 4pts to Corofin 3g 5pts. 

Spirited performances from both sides as Sienna Malone got us on our way  followed by a five goal blitz coming from Sinead Daly.

 Unfortunately it wasn’t to be as St Gabriel’s lost their semi final match to Mountbellew/Moylough in the shield with Ciara Hilary scoring  a goal for St Gabriels Ladies. 

What a great day out though playing football and taking part in Feile 21.

 Thanks must go to John Conway Manager and Mentor Neil Trappe for their commitment to this team. 

 St Gabriel's Ladies have been placed in Group 2 of the Junior A Championship and face some tough opposition in their group for 2021. 

The game schedule is as follows-

CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW 2021

Round One - September 25th
Salthill/Knocknacarra v St Gabriel's 

Round Two - October 2nd
St Gabriel's v Grainne Mhaols

Round Three - October 9th
St Mary's v St Gabriel's

Good Luck to all teams involved and it's great to be back playing!

A BIG thank you to everyone who supported our golf classic recently,
Some late sponsors just  in .
Ronan Duhan carpenter
Mike Flanagan plastering
Neil Trappe & family
Liam & Barbara Kenny & family
Mary Lawless & family
Denise Clancy & family
Debbie Donnelly & family

Also a big thank you to Pat Cafferkey Developments Ltd who is the main sponsor for the ladies this year. If you can please support all the local businesses that helped us out.

St Gabriels AM AM Results

1st mike Glynns team -  112 points.
Prize - Greg Kennedy Loughrea.
Session on the trackman plus 4 vouchers for Pro Golf Athlone.

2nd Paddy Flaherty's team - 109 points
Vouchers by Utah Ballinasloe. 

3rd Mike Dolphin 103 points
4 green fee Portumna Golf Club

4th Aidan Donahue 101 points (back 9)
Voucher Michael Ward Ballinasloe

5th Theo Farrell team 101 points
Green fee for Cregmore Golf Club

Pink Ball Winners
Vincent Costello team 40 points
4 tops sponsored by Yak Sports

Nearest the pins and longest drive kindly sponsored by O'Connor Butchers, Ballinasloe

Ladies longest drive Marion Ruane
Ladies nearest the pin Jean O'Hehir
Men's longest drive Oisin Cooney

St Gabriels Cúl Camp for Boys & Girls is on 12th-16th July 2021, which is next week at St Gabriels GAA Club in Kilconnell village.  

Please note you can not register on the day of the camp. 

Cúl Camp is from Monday to Friday from 10a.m to 2p.m. each day. Please ensure your child brings their mouth guards, gloves, a change of clothes, sun cream, plenty of drinks with bottles clearly labelled with child’s name, and their lunch. Have your child’s name somewhere on inside of their tops also please. (Easy to find for the owners). Enjoy. 

Thanks to all the volunteers who are looking after the boys and girls next week .
https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/...

A cracking game of football this evening in Aughrim pitch as a very young St Gabriel's Ladies Junior A side gave an excellent account of themselves to their visitors St Furseys in the league. With the half time score St Gabriel’s 2g 7pts to St Furseys 3g 5pts a close game was expected as both teams came out for the second half. 

It was however, the visitors who came roaring out of the blocks as they dominated the early exchanges going 10 points ahead at one stage in the second half. With the home side facing an embarrassing score line it took patience and hard work on the pitch, reorganisation by the management team and plenty of vocal encouragement from the fans on the side lines to get back into this match. 

Gabriel's began to claw their way back into the game and a grandstand finish saw St Gabriel’s grab a well deserved draw as they 'rip roared' their way back into it, scoring some well taken and vital points without reply. Their fitness levels were a telling factor and they used this advantage, especially in the last 10 minutes and their tenacity and never give up attitude must be applauded by anyone watching this game.
Well done girls and Management on a very entertaining game.

Final score
St Gabriel’s 3g 14pts to St Furseys of Headford 5g 8pts.

DON'T FORGET

Our St Gabriel's Golf Open competition is almost here! 

Still time to dust the cobwebs of the clubs and enter our club fundraising competition. 

Open To ALL. 

Contact 

Timmy 087 272 8058

 Declan 087 955 4621 

for all details and entry. 

Teams of 4 €100. 

Great Prizes on offer. 

Venue - 

Ballinasloe Golf Club 

Dates -

Friday 9th & 

Saturday 10th July 2021.

 St Gabriel's Ladies would like to thank everyone involved with our U8 girls panel who played Loughrea last Saturday. 

It was great to be back on the pitch and especially great to see so many happy faces! 

A big shout out to organiser Colette, team mentors and all of the parents & guardians who enjoyed the football on display.

In these very testing times it's testament to you all that we are now able to resume playing. 

We will remind everyone that we must all be respectful of our fellow players, fans & spectators and also each clubs protocols that they may have in place, as we would like others visiting St Gabriel's to do so.

Enjoy the Games!


 

It is disheartening to hear so soon into our competitive club games that we have already received complaints from several clubs about the behaviour of parents and coaches on the side line.  These complaints range from abusive language from parents/guardians towards their own players and players on the other team, abusive language towards other coaches and officials.  

There have also been complaints about the abusive language from coaches to players and officials and encroachment of coaches on to the pitches. 

This behaviour has to stop immediately.  

Please inform your coaches who can in turn advise parents/guardians, that this behaviour will not be tolerated.  Any infractions will be severely dealt with and a club/coach will face suspension and sanctions if further complaints are received. 

Remember, people in LGFA are giving of their time voluntarily and in so doing deserve appreciation and respect from all concerned.

Many Thanks,

Geraldine 

We now have a new code of behaviour that is available for viewing.  

Please Click On The Pic.

The document is called 'Maintaining Good Practice  and Behaviour' which is for Young Players, Coaches, Supporters,  Parents/Guardians, Referees and Clubs.

 "Young Players can benefit greatly from sports in terms of personal development and enjoyment."  

"Our players are encouraged to realise that as a result of their participation in our Gaelic Games that  they also have a responsibility to treat all other players and officials with fairness." 

A must read for everyone as we look forward to the new season.  

 Less than a week to go for registrations to be completed to play for St Gabriel's Ladies for this season! 

Registration must be done online to play this year.  Please go to https://auth.gaaservers.net/.../openid-connect/auth... to do so. 

As the LGFA are experiencing high volumes of registration it may take a few days to activate insurance etc so we suggest you register before 27th June. 

Please Remember You cannot train or play until this is done and you receive an e-mail confirming your registration from the LGFA. 

If you require more info please contact club secretary Joseph Lyons for help in completing registration online. 

086-4086166 

Help Develop St Gabriel’s Ladies GAA Pitch in Aughrim

By doing so you will safeguard our sporting future and support our girls and boys together, coaches and fans

We badly need high nets behind the goals, to save us chasing balls all the time!

Grass areas around the goals are in need of repair, to prevent players from playing in puddles!

Other improvements include lights, access and parking, footpath around the pitch, to reduce access risks and improve fans’ view and facilities enjoyment.

Join us on July 9th / 10th 2021 for a

Golf Classic in Ballinasloe Golf Club

Tee Box Sponsorship €50

Teams of 4 €100

Please sponsor at: https://gofund.me/4120317c

or call Patrick on 0864664543

Thank you,

St Gabriel’s LGFA and GAA clubs

St Gabriel's GAA Club and St Gabriel's Ladies Football Club, are holding an inaugural Am-Am in Ballinasloe Golf Club on Friday 9th July (tee time 3-6) and Saturday 10th July  (11-1 & 3-4). 

Please contact Timmy or Declan to enter a team or for more information on Tee box sponsorship.

All support greatly appreciated.

Noel Kelly - Chairperson St Gabriel's GAA Club. 

Declan Malone - Chairperson St Gabriel's Ladies GFC.

 St Gabriels Ladies are pleased to announce that our Under 8's, Under 10's & Under 12's are returning to training next Tuesday evening 18th May at 7pm in Aughrim pitch.  

We request that  everyone does their part by following Covid 19 protocols such as social distancing & hand sanitising. 

Please familiarise yourself with our Return To Play procedures and online Elearning courses.

https://learning.gaa.ie/covid19learning 

Please also view the following important link to familiarise yourself with useful information & protocols.

https://ladiesgaelic.ie/lgfa-hub/clubs/covid19/

For new Coaches/Potential Coaches they can now complete a TEMPORARY SG1 Course as per below:

The above arrangements apply to NEW or POTENTIAL underage coaches, it expires no later than 31 December 2021 and does not apply to current coaches or those who work in coaching or other roles of responsibility at Cúl Camps or Club Camps later this year. 

Children’s Officers are requested to bring this temporary arrangement to the attention of new or potential coaches who have yet to attend their safeguarding training. 

The Temporary Safeguarding 1 Programme may be accessed and completed at https://learning.gaa.ie/tempsafeguarding1

For Existing Coaches who had already completed a Safeguarding 1 Course (SG1) in the last 3 to 5 years, they can access the SG1 Refresher Course on the column to the right ------>>>>>>

All Gaelic Games Safeguarding Workshop, whether delivered face-to -ace or as virtual (online) workshops, carry a 3 year validation period. The Gaelic Games Safeguarding Workshop include Safeguarding 1( Child Protection in Sport Awareness Workshop), Safeguarding 2 (Children’s Officer), Safeguarding 3 (Designated Liaison Person) plus the online refresher for Safeguarding 1.

Currently however there is a temporary exemption for 5 years until June 2021, due to the demand of on-line Workshops, for those who previously attended a face-to-face workshop up to five years ago for example in 2016. 

These individuals should complete the online safeguarding 1 refresher programme by the 30th of June 2021, to renew their safeguarding certificate for a further three years.

The Online Safeguarding 1 Refresher can be accessed at https://learning.gaa.ie/safeguarding

All Team Management Personnel including the Female Liason Officer must be: 

1. Currently registered with LGFA;

2. Currently Vetted with LGFA or GAA/Handball/Rounders/Camogie/Access NI (note: applicants up to 1st Jan 2019 would need to re-apply now);

3. Completed GAA Safeguarding 1 Course/Refresher in last 3 years (refresher expiry temporarily extended to 5 years, June 2021)

(Femaile Liason Officer to complete an FLO LGFA workshop -Notification will be given when available) 

All Team Management Personnel including Coaches, Mentors, Trainers etc involved in coaching players are also required to have:
1. Completed a basic coach qualification, eg LGFA FUNdamentals Course/Foundation/IGGC (minimum requirement);

A Supervisor (not coaching) working with Underage Players and Vulnerable Adults must be:
1. Currently registered with LGFA;
2. Currently Vetted with LGFA or GAA/Handball/Rounders/Camogie/Access NI (note: applicants up to 1st Jan 2019 would need to re-apply now);
3. Completed GAA Safeguarding 1 Course/Refresher in last 3 years (refresher expiry temporarily extended to 5 years, June 2021)

A Covid Supervisor: Where possible should be a member of one of the associations.

The process for Vetting involves two steps as per link below.

Currently at Step 1 an Applicant needs to prove their identity to Club Children’s Officer and provide appropriate documentation which can be retained by Club Children’s Officer for the duration of the vetting process or the Applicant can choose after proving their identity to upload the identification documents at Step 2 in the process which is the On-Line Application Form.

https://ladiesgaelic.ie/lgfa-hub/clubs/child-welfare-protection/vetting/

In line with LGFA guidelines we now have our club policies listed on our website www.stgabrielsladies.com.

Please see below our updated policies on GDPR Policy, Child Safeguarding & Gaelic Games Safeguarding. They are also available in our club menu at  the foot of the page.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING

GAELIC GAMES SAFEGUARDING

GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REG

St Gabriel's Ladies strive to make our club a safe and enjoyable  environment for all of our players, mentors and club officials & members. If you would like to discuss any aspect of these policies then please get in touch.

Covid-19 Update For Clubs

Please CLICK HERE for the updated Guidelines for a Safe Return to Gaelic Games. The key control measures remain completion of the online education module (which you can access here) and completion of the Health Questionnaire before each session (link to Health Questionnaire is here). We will continue to keep you updated as we receive further information . Please click our links below for further reading . 

 Covid-19 update for clubs: 16/04/2021 (connachtladiesgaelic.com) 

Covid-19 Club Education - Ladies Gaelic Football 

 LGFA Hub - Ladies Gaelic Football  

Galway Ladies Football | Facebook 

 Ladies Gaelic Football | Facebook 

 Connacht Ladies Gaelic Football | Facebook 

"We should always remember that any club is the lifeblood of a community. Yes the competitive sport it brings is important, but we must always be mindful that THIS sport brings communities together in a sense of fellowship and togetherness. Whether its locals or visitors from afar THIS sport is a means to an end, it brings a shared sense of purpose. Whether its a good or a bad day on the field of play, we have seen our athletes give their all in the pursuit of team and personal 'goals'. We have seen Managers and Mentors endless time and efforts bring fruition or ruin on any given match day.  We have seen Fans highs and lows as their club and their Family siblings reach new heights, that even they for all of their cajoling, never thought was achievable. So in these times, no matter how testing and trying, give thanks for all we have and for all we hope to achieve. Let us all hope and wish that as the passing days gather momentum we will soon be back playing THIS sport for the betterment of our community and be thankful for THIS sport we all love!"

HAPPY APRIL FOOLS!!!!
The Larry Lohan Trophy has been announced as a yearly nomination award for anyone who has given great service to the club over the years. The very first inaugural award has been won by our very own Larry who will also receive  some exclusive rights when he is presented with his trophy next week. Not only will he receive €1000 and a special presentation trophy named after himself but he will also be able to take up the old custom & tradition of having  the right to "move his livestock through Kilconnell village and the surrounding Parish at any time of the day or night without any fear of impediment from the local judiciary or Gardai". Larry will be presented with his cash prize and trophy in Broderick's of Kilconnell next week. St Gabriel's Ladies committee and club would like to thank Larry for his service and congratulate him on this recognition from the Galway County board who will fund the prize each year. We look forward to nominations for next years award.

Despite everything that has and is still ongoing with the current situation regarding returning to play Gaelic Games the LGFA has been busy. It has a range of interesting and insightful webinars catering for club officials, volunteers & coaches alike.  Please see our accompanying listings in each of the sections here to see which ones may appeal to you and register using the links available.

Dear Secretary,

Please take note of the following webinars taking place during the month of April.   Each webinar details who it is aimed at so please forward the link to the relevant person/people within your club. They can click on the link to register which must be done in advance.

 Many Thanks,

Geraldine Heverin 

Secretary, Galway LGFA 

 

 FOR CLUB EXECUTIVE 

Topic: Guidelines of the LGFA Injury Fund

Date: Tuesday 30th March, Thursday 1st April, Monday 6th April, Thursday 8th April

Time: 1pm (30th March & 8th April), 7pm (1st April & 6th April)

Aimed at: Club or County Executive Officers and any other members

Description: This webinar will provide information on what the injury fund entails, how it works and a step-by-step guide for engaging with the fund when injured.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hrxFrNSvpUKfwz6H4bd_zklIAW72wvlJkI6xPqSWyQtUQjQ2NVIwRlpGTzJYUDBHOTBYUzZTQUpHSC4u 

Topic: CODA Rules for Club Officers

Date: Thursday 8th April, Thursday 29th April

Time: 7.30pm

Aimed at: Club Disciplinary Officers and Members of Club Executives

Description: This webinar is aimed at Club Disciplinary Officers to create awareness of the CODA rules and their role within the club.  If Clubs do not currently have a Disciplinary Officer, this webinar will assist your club with the steps you need to take and how the CODA rules affect your club.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hrxFrNSvpUKfwz6H4bd_zklIAW72wvlJkI6xPqSWyQtUMkVDS0lIVUhOVkY1TVpFRlpCSE0xRFRWMS4u

 Topic: Essential Guide to GDPR

Date: Tuesday 13th April

Time: 7.30 pm

Aimed at: Club Executive Officers, County Board Executive Officers and Provincial Council Executive Officers.

Description: This webinar is the next step up from the LGFA 10 Step Essential Guide to data protection.  The comprehensive webinar will assist you with understanding GDPR terminology and the principles which underpin the new legislation.  Taking this understanding the course will then look at how as clubs, county boards, etc. we can ensure we are compliant with legislation using a practical approach suitable to a volunteer sport.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hrxFrNSvpUKfwz6H4bd_zklIAW72wvlJkI6xPqSWyQtUMVBGMUpKU1NGMVNCT0pMUTQ5Ujk3RFRYNi4u 

 Topic: Your Social Media Toolkit

Date: Thursday 15th April

Time: 7.30pm

Aimed at: Club or County PRO’s and their workgroups

Description: This webinar will focus on social media platforms and provide tips on showcasing your club or county on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You will receive practical advice and guidance from experts in the field.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hrxFrNSvpUKfwz6H4bd_zklIAW72wvlJkI6xPqSWyQtUMTJGUU9IUUpPS0pRNU1EUEpSN0tESlpZVi4u

 

 FOR COACHES
Be Ready to Play
https://learning.gaa.ie/bereadytoplay
Topic: Coaching The Keeper – The Coaches Perspective

Date: 19th April Time: 7.30pm

Aimed at: All Coaches (Club & County) of all ages.

Description: This webinar will aim to support Coaches to develop goalkeeping practices & strategies in a team environment.

To book your place click here https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hrxFrNSvpUKfwz6H4bd_zklIAW72wvlJkI6xPqSWyQtUOVpQQkpSWlhKMkZQV1A2SU4xRkwxTjdJUi4u&wdLOR=c137C0A52-79AF-4225-A8FF-9B19BF6ADE42

 Topic: Avoiding Volunteer Burnout

Date: Thursday 22nd April

Time: 8pm

Aimed at: Club officers and their sub committees

Description: This webinar is a club leadership development webinar, aimed at supporting club officers in recognising and managing burnout among their volunteers.

To book your place: 

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hrxFrNSvpUKfwz6H4bd_zklIAW72wvlJkI6xPqSWyQtUMlRVMkw5RTZQTVVSRFVLTTZWT05GWlFONS4u

 Topic: Essential Guide to Streaming Games

Date: Wednesday 28th April

Time: 7.30pm

Aimed at: Club or County Executive Officers

Description: This webinar will focus on the questions you need to ask yourself if streaming games with your club or county. It will provide best practice guidelines and support on what to look out for when liaising with streaming providers.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hrxFrNSvpUKfwz6H4bd_zklIAW72wvlJkI6xPqSWyQtUMFU0UzYyVUJPMTlOMkc0SDhOU1UyMjJBUS4u 

We are a community based club situated in East Galway. Our teams range from Under 8's all the way up to and including Juniors (Adults). Each season we hope to attract New players who may have played previously or have never played the game before.  So Why Not Join Us, Enjoy Yourself, Get Fit & Be Part Of (Y)our Community team.  we are always looking for players, mentors & prospective managers to get involved. Please Contact Joseph Lyons (Secretary) 086 4086166.

In the week of International women's day.  Galway LGFA are aiming to have at least one female referee in each club by the end of the year.  To facilitate this we are offering in conjunction with Galway Sports Partnership 20 lucky ladies the opportunity to start their refereeing journey by signing up for the LGFA GRAB YOUR WHISTLE GO GAMES REFEREE course for FREE!!
Deadline for application is Sat 20thMarch 2021. Successful candidates will be informed by 21stMarch 2021.
Link below to apply!! This course is FREE for you...
GalwayGoGamesRefereeForm“

#choosetochallenge #IWD2021
www.galwaylgfa.ie

St Gabriels Ladies are inviting our players to put their names forward for U16 County Trials. All applications must be sent through St Gabriels Ladies Club Secretary for consideration. Those successful players will have a good range of footballing skills and must have good fitness levels. (further info Club Sec Joseph Lyons 0864086166

Please reply to me by email to padraigkilcommins@outlook.ie through your club secretary only by Friday 19th of March. I cannot accept emails coming from individuals.
I also do not expect a club coach to pick or nominate players to go forward. Leave that to the players themselves. Thanks & Regards Padraig Kilcommins" 

Congratulations to all of our Winners of the Valentines Draw and an even bigger thank you to all of those who purchased tickets. Your Support is very much appreciated. 

1st Prize Load of Firewood value €300 Cathy Keighrey
2nd Prize Kindling sticks value €100  David Cunningham
3rd Price Kindling sticks  value €100  

S. Coen 

Wishing all of our players, supporters, managers & mentors, sponsors and fans a fantastic St Patrick's Day today!!!

St Gabriel's Ladies AGM will take place this coming Friday 19th March 2021 at 7pm. To access this meeting please text your email address to 0879554621 (Declan Malone-Chairperson) and you will be sent a link to join the meeting.

A massive THANK YOU to all of our Mothers out there. St Gabriel's Ladies Football Club wants to celebrate 'Mothering Sunday' and wishes you all to have a wonderful day. Appreciation for all that you do is a year long thing but today is a SHOUT OUT celebration. Enjoy the day!

Celebrating  International Women's Day 2021  International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.

Galway GAA along with Galway Hurling, Galway LGFA and Galway Camogie have come together to do a major fundraiser for their respective codes. The proceeds will be going to the four codes along with two charities,  Cancer Care West and Oranmore Maree Coastal Search.

Run, Walk or Cycle your own 10K anywhere in the world (adhering to government guidelines of course) and tag someone else to take up the challenge.   We hope all our supporters will join us both home and abroad.  March for Maroon will also include weekly competitions for best times, best locations and best colours as well as your greatest GAA moments. Everybody that takes part will also be entered into a draw for a very special VIP matchday experience prize for two. For more information and to donate just log onto www.galwaylgfa.ie today.

You can also post all your pictures and videos on social media mediums below, using the hashtag #MARCHFORMAROON and include the idonate link. https://www.idonate.ie/MarchforMaroon
https://www.instagram.com/galwaygaaofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/GalwayGAAOfficial
https://twitter.com/Galway_GAA
OR
You can donate via    https://www.idonate.ie/MarchforMaroon

A chara,
As you will be aware by now, the Irish Government yesterday published their “COVID-19: Resilience and Recovery 2021” plan. There is no immediate change for sport outlined in the plan and as per our last communication to you, it is clear that no on-field activity will be permitted - even at Inter-County level – until Easter at the earliest.

We will be seeking clarity on certain aspects of the provisions on sport in the new Government document and while the document does envisage the return of Inter-County games at Level 4 and of some club games in Level 3, it remains impossible to plan a revised Master Fixtures calendar for 2021, as there is no indication at this point of when these levels may kick in. The exercise is further complicated by the need to align our plans with whatever is permitted by the NI Executive for counties and clubs in that jurisdiction.

In the interim, and despite any speculation you may read or hear to the contrary, we would again reiterate that the LGFA have not decided on what competitions may or may not be facilitated in any revised National Fixture Programme for 2021. Such decisions will be a factor of how much time is ultimately available to us, both for an Inter-County season and for the broader participation levels that will be necessary for a meaningful club season at both adult and underage levels. 

St Gabriels Ladies GAA Club would like to send our sincerest condolences to our club registrar Edel Dolphin and all of her extended family on the passing of her beloved sister Marion. Our sincerest sympathies go to Marion's husband Jude and their sons Max and Deema as well as her mum Lucy, and her brother Noel. 

Rest In Peace. 

Since 2016, Lidl has brought #SeriousSupport to the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and its members on a local and national level by investing over €4 million. During this time, we have seen a shift in attitudes towards the game with support  rising to an all time high with multiple attendance records broken. And yet  a significant gap still exists between ladies Gaelic footballers and their male counterparts at all levels of the game. Please see the link here to see another initiative and what you can do to support YOUR club.

https://www.lidl.ie/serious-support?fbclid=IwAR2VwbgojH-P77pIVXGODANUOAj6QKT2WT2fyDvEfbNhcabsdkqAl4i5oPs

We all wish Gerry and his management team the very best of luck going forward.  Gerry's email is self explanatory but I would just like to confirm that he is starting the panel anew and intends to hold trials when allowed to do us.  In the meantime, can you all please source players within your club who have an interest in becoming part of the Galway senior panel and send their details on to Gerry - gerryfahy1@gmail.com by 9pm Friday 5th February.