Armagh Notre Dame

Armagh -Notre Dame competes in the Senior and Junior Football Championships in the Boston North East Division of the NACB. We were established in 1991 and are based out of Brighton Allston & Watertown MA. We always welcome new members, both playing and non-playing.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

AND - Riverrun (Thursday) & Training (Sunday)

Riverrun

All players are asked to meet at 6pm below Arsenal Field on Thursday evening. We are going to do the short Riverrun

Sunday Morning

Training continues this Sunday April 5th at 12 Noon opposite Sterret Lumber.

Monday, March 30, 2009

AND - Club Notes - March 29th 2009

Senior/Junior Football

Indoor Soccer continues this Tuesday night March 31st, this is the last schedule soccer night of the year. From Thursday night April 2nd training will take place outdoor. We had hoped to have the training schedule for the year prepared last week, but unfortunately it didn’t happen. The incoming year training schedule will be finalized on Wednesday night at the weekly Committee/club meeting.

Membership

Membership is due for the current year at $40 and can be paid to Hugh Meehan (Treasurer) or Bernard McDaid (Ast Treasurer). It is important that all club members are paid up as membership fee is to cover the Cost of player registration and insurance for the incoming year. As always the club is seeking new members/players, if there is anyone that you know that would be interested in joining the club or becoming a player please contact Sean Butler (Club Registrar -617-645-7905)

Next Club Meeting

The Next Club meeting will be held in the Green Briar on Wednesday April 1st at 630PM, all committee members are expected to attend. If any member is unable to attend please contact Brian McGrath (Secretary) 857-544-6898. Again it is vital that all committee members attend, there are many important items that need to be discussed and decided upon, we are only 3 weeks away from the Harford tournament, and only 4 weeks away from the start of the O’Brien Cup.


As Always all paid up club members are welcome to attend, if anyone has collected any money owed to the club please bring along and give to the Treasurer.

Items to be discussed include current fundraising initiatives, player recruitment, training schedule, Hartford trip, Team management, 2009 sponsorships and also club merchandise.

Hartford Tournament

Hartford Tournament- All interested players and club members that would like to travel can contact Cathal Brady (617-645-9585) Brian McGrath (857)-544-6898 to register for the trip.

Casino Nite

The club has arranged to hold a Casino Nite in the Elks (Brighton) on Friday April 24th at 630pm, ticket cost is $100 per person there are a limited number of seats (150), anyone interested in purchasing a ticket can contact any committee member or Gavin Hall 617-708-6427 (Fundraising Chairman) or Hugh Meehan – 617-312-6713 (Treasurer).

Referees

As the deadline for club registration approaches, each club in the NEDB (North East Divisional Board), is required to furnish the names of 2/3 competent referees. If anyone is interested in becoming a referee please contact club Registrar Sean Butler (617-645-7905), there will be a training and certification course organized for interested parties. Any participants will receive the GAAs certification in refereeing both Gaelic Football & Hurling. This is the same certification that Referees in Ireland receive.

Coaching

Through the NEDC (North East Divisional Youth Committee), an extensive coaching course has been organized to take place on Saturday April 25th at Canton. Each club has been asked to provide at least 2 willing candidates. There will be qualified coaches on hand to train and advise. At the completion of the course candidates will be certified in the GAAs Level 1 Coaching. The coaching course will greatly benefit the candidates and allow them to take valuable information back to the club. If anyone is interested in attending please forward your details to Cathal Brady (617-645-9585).
GAA 125 Year Anniversary

As many of you are aware 2009 represents the 125th Anniversary year of our great organization, Throughout the course of 2009, the GAA has organized a calendar of events for people to attend ( See attached schedule).

It is also notable that 2009 represents the 50th Anniversary of the NACB (North American County Board). As the Finals tournament is taking place in Boston, the NEDB, will be setting up a subcommittee, to oversee the organization of events, if anyone is interested in submitting their name or volunteering to take part in the subcommittee please contact Brian McGrath (Secretary). Notably this years finals will have some special guests from Ireland – Artane Boys & Girls Band.

As part of the anniversary celebrations, the GAA has encouraged clubs to organize their own events to celebrate the organization and their individual clubs. It has been muted before that we as a club should put together our own Club history along with pictures, Match reports etc.. If anyone is willing to take on this role it would represent a significant achievement to celebrate our own club. This will be discussed further on this Wednesdays club meeting.

ILIR- Public Meeting

On separate note, the ILIR ( Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform – http://www.irishlobbyusa.org/) has organized a public meeting to take place on Monday April 6th @ 730pm at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton. Guest speakers will include former Senator Bruce Morrison (Who lent his name to the Morrison Visas – that many Irish people benefitted from), Ciaran Staunton (ILIR) & Bart Murphy ( ILIR). It has been quite a while since the ILIR has had a public meeting, and as such it is important that club members travel along to get a valuable insight as to what the ILIR has been working on. If anyone would like to travel to the Cultural centre and does not have a lift, please contact any of the committee members and we will do our best to organize transport.

Website / Facebook

The Club has setup a new webpage at http://www.armagh-notredame.com/ were all the weekly club notes will be archived, along with Match Reports and any other club news. Please note that we have added GAA news feeds from many of the media outlets in Ireland along with RTE’s Media player, which has many audio and video broadcasts updated on a weekly basis. We have also included an interactive calendar which will be populated as events and games are scheduled. If anyone has any suggestions that they would like to make please forward them to Brian McGrath (Club Secretary). Lastly as many of you will already know the club has set up a Facebook page, this represents an opportunity for players/members past and present, to catch-up. If anyone would like to be added as a “Friend” – email Brian at secretary@armagh-notredame.com.

Support Group

Following Saturday evenings National Football League results, it has come to the clubs attention that a support group should be setup for Derry Supporters. Under the watchful eye of Robbie Logue, the first session will be held in Porter Bellies on Monday evening at 630pm. Robbie can be contacted directly, registration is $100 per person, the meetings will run for the duration of the League, restarting again on Derry’s exit from the Championship.



Notes
If anyone would like their name added to the list of people receiving club notes via e-mail please contact Brian McGrath at 857-544-6898 or at secretay@armagh-notredame.com

Monday, March 23, 2009

AND – Club Notes March 22nd 2009

Senior/Junior Football

Training/Indoor soccer continues every Tuesday at West Roxbury YMCA from 8.30 to 10.30pm. Cost is $10. Following the St Patricks Day break, there are 2 weeks remaining on the indoor soccer schedule, namely the 24th and the 31st of March. Outdoor training was held on Sunday in Watertown opposite Sterret Lumber, although it was the first session of the year all in attendance put in a good effort. The schedule and location for the outdoor training will be available at the club meeting on Wednesday night.

Membership

Membership is due for the current year at $40 and can be paid to Hugh Meehan ( Treasurer) or Bernard McDaid (Ast Treasurer). It is important that all club members are paid up as membership fee is to cover the Cost of player registration and insurance for the incoming year.

Next Club Meeting

The Next Club meeting will be held in the Green Briar on Wednesday March 25th at 630PM, all committee members are expected to attend. If any member is unable to attend please contact Brian McGrath (Secretary) 857-544-6898.

As Always all paid up club members are welcome to attend, if anyone has collected any money owed to the club please bring along and give to the Treasurer.

Items to be discussed include current fundraising initiatives, player recruitment, training schedule, Hartford trip, Team management, 2009 sponsorships and also club merchandise.

Club Trip

The club is currently organizing a trip to Hartford Connecticut for a Gaelic Football Tournament at the Irish American Home, Saturday April 18th. See attached schedule. There are 5 teams competing in Hartford, 2 teams from New York, Dublin & Tyrone, and 3 teams from Boston, Armagh Notre Dame, Aidan McAnespies (Holders) & Shannon Blues. This will be our first year contesting, obviously we want to put in a strong effort to challenge for the cup.

All interested players and club members that would like to attend can contact Cathal Brady or Brian McGrath to register for the trip.

Congratulations

On a bright note the club would like to extend its warmest congratulations to Mark & Sandy Graham on the birth of their new baby girl Teagan

Notes

If anyone would like their name added to the list of people receiving club notes via e-mail please contact Brian McGrath at 857-544-6898 or at secretay@armagh-notredame.com


HARTFORD GAELIC FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT SAT, APRIL 18TH, 2009

CURRENT HOLDER MAC ANESPIES GET A BYE

11.00 AM TYRONE (NY) VS SHANNON BLUES (BOS)

12.30 ARMAGH ND (BOS) VS DUBLIN (NY)

1.45 TYRONE / BLUES VS MCANESPIES (BOS)

2.45 CAMPION MEMORIAL CUP

HARTFORD VS ST PATRICKS

3.45 HARTFORD FINAL

TYRONE /BLUES / MACS VS ARMAGH / DUBLIN

DRAW MADE PREVIOUSLY BY HGFC OFFICERS IN A FAIR MANNER . ALL CLUBS SHOULD TRY TO BRING SOMEONE ALONG WHO IS CAPABLE OF REFEREEING TOURNAMENT FOOTBALL.

ALL TEAMS ARE ASKED TO BE ON TIME SO THAT WE GET ALL MATCHES PLAYED.

HOT DOGS AND BURGERS FOR SALE ALL DAY TO BENEFIT THE HGFC AND A FULL FREE DINNER WILL BE SERVED AT 5.00 PM AFTER THE FINAL
DINNER PROVIDED BY IRISH AMERICAN HOME RETIREES

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Armagh Notre Dame - Committee 2009

Chairman
Cathal Brady
(617) 645-9585
cathalbrady@mayogroup.com


Vice Chair
Gavin Hall
(617) 708-6427
gavinhall25@hotmail.com


Treasurer
Hugh Meehan
(617) 312-6713
meehanhugh@verizon.net


Ast Treasurer
Bernard Mc Daid
(617) 319-8197
colinb30@hotmail.com


Secretary
Brian McGrath
(857) 544-6898
briandkb@hotmail.com


Ast Secretary
Dominic Magill
(617) 777-6430
yeslad@hotmail.com


Registrar
Sean Butler
(617) 645-7905
begoneyousteamingheap@yahoo.com


Ast Registrar
Darren Mc Enoy
(617) 276-6022
mufc1968@gmail.com


PRO
Dominic Magill
(617) 777-6430
yeslad@hotmail.com


Head Delegate
Paul Mc Ardle
(617) 459-6117
pmca78@live.com

Delegates
John Mc Devitt
(781) 570-9542
mcdevittrealty@verizon.net

Cathal Brady
(617) 645-9585
cathalbrady@mayogroup.com


Physio Co-Ord
John Derry
(617) 839-3903

Fundraising Chair
Gavin Hall
(617) 708-6427
gavinhall25@hotmail.com


Sub-Comm
Frank Meehan
(617) 694-1606
meehan_frank@yahoo.com

John Mc Devitt
(781) 570-9542
mcdevittrealty@verizon.net

Hugh Meehan
(617) 312-6713
meehanhugh@verizon.net

Robbie Logue
(617) 549-0643
robbie.logue@hotmail.com

Equip. Managers
Colin Bradley
(617) 319-8197
colinb30@hotmail.com

Mark Cushnahan
(857) 919-0877

Friday, March 13, 2009

AND - Club Notes March 15th 2009

Senior/Junior Football
Training/Indoor soccer continues every Tuesday at West Roxbury YMCA from 8.30 to 10.30pm. Cost is $10. Everyone is welcome. Indoor soccer is cancelled for Tuesday March 17th due to St Patricks Day. Soccer will resume on March 24th

Membership
Membership is due for the current year at $40 and can be paid to Hugh Meehan ( Treasurer) or Bernard McDaid (Ast Treasurer). It is important that all club members are paid up as membership fee is to cover the Cost of player registration and insurance for the incoming year.

Next Club Meeting
The Next Club meeting will be held in the Green Briar on Wednesday March 18th at 630PM, all committee members are expected to attend. If any member is unable to attend please contact Brian McGrath (Secretary) 857-544-6898.

As Always all paid up club members are welcome to attend, if anyone has collected any money owed to the club please bring along and give to the Treasurer. Items to be discussed include the Boston NE Divisional structure for 2009, Players insurance fund, Player registration, preparation for training, team management for the coming season and also proposed fund raising initiatives.

Club Trip
The club is currently organizing a trip to Hartford Connecticut for a Gaelic Football Tournament at the Irish American Home. This cub trip is open to both current club players and members. Full details will be available next week.


Casino Nite
Following the success of our Texas Hold Em, the club has arranged to hold a Casino Nite in the Elks (Brighton) on Friday April 24th at 630pm (More info to follow) For anyone that remembers our last Casino Nite, it was a great success; there will Texas Holdem, Backjack, Roulette, Craps & Slots, along with our professional dealers and Pit Bosses. Tickets will be available in the coming week, and can be purchased from any Committee Member. Ticket cost is $100 per Ticket and there are only a limited number, so make sure that you get your order in early. If anyone has any questions regarding the event please contact Gavin Hall (Fund Raising Chairman) or Hugh Meehan (Treasurer).

Sympathy
The club wishes to extends its sympathy to the Magill family on the recent passing of Margaret MaGill, Grandmother of current player Dominic.

Notes
If anyone would like their name added to the list of people receiving club notes via e-mail please contact Brian McGrath at 857-544-6898 or at secretay@armagh-notredame.com








Club Awards 2008
The Club is seeking nominations for the following 2008 Club Awards: Nominations Close March 17th
Club Person of the Year
Please forward your Nomination to - Cathal Brady 617-645-9585 cathalbrady@mayogroup.com
Senior Player of the Year
Please forward your Nomination to - Hugh Meehan 617-312-6713 meehanhugh@verizon.net
Junior Player of the Year
Please forward your Nomination to - Robbie Logue 617-543-0643 robbie.logue@hotmail.com


All awards will be presented to the winners on Saturday April 18th back at the Green Briar in Brighton following club Trip.....

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

AND Club Notes - March 1st 2009

SENIOR/JUNIOR FOOTBALL
Training/Indoor soccer continues every Tuesday at West Roxbury YMCA from 8.30 to 10.30pm. Cost is $10. Everyone is welcome.

MEMBERSHIP
Membership is now due for the current year at $40 and can be paid to Hugh Meehan (Treasurer) 617-312-6713 or Bernard Mc Daid (Assistant Treasurer) 781-570-9423

Next Club Meeting
Next Club Meeting on Wednesday 4th March at 6.30pm in the Green Briar. All committee members are asked to attend

Hartford Tournament
The club is currently organizing a trip to Hartford Connecticut for a Gaelic Football Tournament at the Irish American Home on Saturday April 18th.
This club trip is open to both current Club Players and Members.
More details will follow.
Anyone with any questions can contact Cathal Brady (Chairman) 617-645-9585


Club Awards 2008
The Club is seeking nominations for the following 2008 Club Awards: (Nominations Close March 14th)
Club Person of the Year
Please forward your Nomination to - Cathal Brady 617-645-9585 cathalbrady@mayogroup.com
Senior Player of the Year
Please forward your Nomination to - Hugh Meehan 617-312-6713 meehanhugh@verizon.net
Junior Player of the Year
Please forward your Nomination to - Robbie Logue 617-543-0643 robbie.logue@hotmail.com
All awards will be presented to the winners on Saturday April 18th back at the Green Briar in Brighton following club Trip.

Armagh –Notre Dame Committee 2009

Committee
Cell
Other
Email
Chairman
Cathal Brady
617-645-9585
617-412-3243
cathalbrady@mayogroup.com
Vice Chair
Gavin Hall
617-708-6427
gavinhall25@hotmail.com
Treasurer
Hugh Meehan
617-312-6713
meehanhugh@verizon.net
Ast Treasurer
Bernard Mc Daid
617-319-8197
colinb30@hotmail.com
Secretary
Brian McGrath
857-544-6898
briandkb@hotmail.com
Ast Secretary
Dominic Magill
617-777-6430
mufc1968@gmail.com
Registrar
Sean Butler
617-645-7905
mailto:begoneyousteamingheap@hotmail.com
PRO
Dominic Magill
617-777-6430
yeslad@hotmail.com
Head Delegate
Paul Mc Ardle
617-459-6117
Assistants
John Mc Devitt
1-7815709542
mcdevittrealty@verizon.net
Catahl Brady
617-645-9585
cathalbrady@mayogroup.com
Physio Co-Ord
John Derry
617-839-3903
Fundrising Chair
Gavin Hall
617-708-6427
gavinhall25@hotmail.com
Sub-Comm
Frank Meehan
617-694-1606
meehan_frank@yahoo.com
John Mc Devitt
1-7815709542
mcdevittrealty@verizon.net
Hugh Meehan
617-312-6713
meehanhugh@verizon.net
Robbie Logue
617-549-0643
robbie.logue@hotmail.com
Equipment Manager
Colin Bradley
617--319-8197
colinb30@hotmail.com
Mark Cushnahan
857-919-0877



NOTE
If anyone would like their name added to the list of people receiving club notes via e-mail please contact Brian Mc Grath at 857-544-6898 or at secretay@armaghnotre-dame.com