Adjourned AGM
A very productive Adjourned AGM was held in the clubroom on last Friday night. The following management teams were ratified: Senior Hurling Billy O’Shea (Manager), Cormac McGrath (Coach), and Pat McLoughney (Selector); Junior Hurling & Football Tom Killackey (Manager), Ned Darcy and Martin Walsh; U21 Hurling & Football Brian O’Meara (Manager), Tom Killackey and Ned Darcy; Minor Hurling & Football Damian Mulcahy, Niall O’Meara, Eanna Hogan and John Quinlan. The Finance and MacDonagh Park subcommittees were also appointed while Eanna Hogan and Declan Barrett were elected as player representatives on the club executive.
Juvenile AGM
The AGM of the juvenile club will be held in the clubroom on this Thursday, 25th January at 8.00pm. All who are interested in the promotion of juvenile games in the parish are asked to attend.
Under 21 Football
MacDonaghs have been drawn at home to Inane Rovers in the quarter-final of the ‘B’ championship. This game is expected to take place on the weekend of 10th February.
Presentation
The presentation of medals to the minor footballers will take place in the clubroom on Friday, 2nd February. League medals will also be presented to both the senior and junior hurlers on that night. Special guest will be Tipperary senior footballer George Hannigan from the Shannon Rovers club. All players have been contacted. Minor players should confirm their attendance with Liam O’Kelly while senior and junior hurlers should do likewise with Gilbert Williams.
Membership
Membership fees are now due: U6, U8 and U10 €10; U12, U14, U16 and U18 €30; players over minor €50 and non-playing adults €30. Subscriptions are now due. Players should pay their respective managers and supporters can join with any committee member. Players can only participate in games when membership fee is paid. There is absolutely no exception to this. All paid-up subscribers will receive a specially designed club-membership card. Non-playing adults, who join the club, will be put on text list. Paid-up members can also apply for match tickets.
Membership Package
Supporters can avail of a very attractive membership package which is now on offer from the club. For just €200 you will have a full year’s Lotto subscription, entry to the County Draw as well as your membership. In effect, supporters who subscribe to this package will have free membership — a saving of €30. Supporters have the option of paying by direct debit.
Referee Training Course
A Foundation Course for referees will take place over four nights in February. Contact North Referees Co-ordinator Philip Kelly 087-2863683.