Kilruane MacDonaghs Notes May 17th 2021
AGM
A very successful Annual General Meeting was held on Zoom last week. Chairman Joe Whelan presided and proceedings were completed without any technical glitches. History was made when Carmel Daly became the first lady elected as one of our joint Presidents. Carmel filled the vacancy caused by the death of Tom McLoughney. The promotion of Carmel facilitated the appointment of club stalwart Jim Casey as one of our joint Vice-Presidents.
The following were elected: Presidents Fr. Pat Greed, Fr. Enda Burke, Len Gaynor & Carmel Daly; Vice-Presidents Martin O’Meara, Joe McCarthy, Des Gaynor & Jim Casey; Chairman Joe Whelan; Vice-Chairman Dave Carroll; Secretary Martina Cleary; Assistant Secretary/PRO Gilbert Williams; Treasurer John Mulcahy; Registrar Carmel Daly; Children’s Officer Yvonne O’Looney; North & County Board Delegate Gilbert Williams; Health & Wellbeing Officer Roisín Costello; Injury Claims Officer Kay Cahalan; School Liaison Officers Brian England, Barney Naughnane, John O’Meara & Gilbert Williams.
Return to Play
All our teams are now back in training. Thanks to all our coaches and Covid Supervisors who ensured that activities are running smoothly. A special word of thanks to John O’Meara who provided invaluable assistance to all teams with the registration of players, coaches and selectors on Foireann.
Scrap Metal Collection
The Juvenile and Camogie clubs have teamed up once again in a joint fundraising effort. A Scrap Metal Collection is being organised between the 9th and 23rd May. Items can be left at Ardcroney Stone & Paving E45KD56 or Michael Cahill/James Last’s yard, Cloughjordan.
The following items will be accepted: old farm machinery, household appliances/white goods ( washing machines, cookers, dryers etc), copper tanks, piping, galvanise, steel, bicycles, slides, old cars, general unwanted scrap metal (domestic and industrial) and all types of lead batteries. We cannot accept fridges, freezers or bulbs of any type.
All enquiries to Kieran Nevin 0866774166, Brian Gaynor 0872535695, Joe Cahill 0871305064 or John Jones 0871889650. Collection can also be arranged.
Membership
Membership fees for 2021 are now due. The Juvenile Club will facilitate the payment of membership on specified evenings which will be notified to parents. Managers of adult teams will arrange the collection of membership from players on their respective panels. Non playing adults can renew membership with any member of the committee.
Club Package
The Club Package is growing in popularity each year. For just €200 you will have a full year’s Lotto subscription, entry to the Tipperary Draw as well as your membership. In effect, supporters who subscribe to this Package will have free membership — a saving of €30. Thanks to all who have already availed of this package.
Lotto
The Jackpot now stands at a very attractive €2,700. Tickets are available from the usual outlets or you can join on Clubforce.com. Thanks for your continued support.
Tipperary Draw
Congratulations to Sean Horrigan who won €200 in last week’s Tipperary Draw.
Sympathy
The club extends sympathy to Viv Dooley, Principal St. Michael’s NS, Cloughjordan on the death of his mother Maureen Dooley (née Burns), Milford, Borrisokane.
