Thursday, April 30, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
AND Club Notes - April 27th 2009
Senior/Junior Football
There was no scheduled game for this weekend past as the O’Brien Cup is still in motion, the Championship Schedule will be ready on Thursday evening. All Club members will receive a copy, as well as the games and times being posted on the club website. Senior and Junior Training will take place at Daly Field at 630pm on Tuesday and Thursday nights, all players are asked to attend. Our regular field should be available in the next 4 weeks following a reseeding. If anyone needs a lift to training please contact Brian McGrath or Cathal Brady. For any of you who are not aware Armagh Notre Dame Juniors will be competing in the Junior B completion this season we, the decision was made following the toss of a coin between the 2 clubs at last weeks Divisional Board 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.
Next Club Meeting
The Next Club meeting will be held in the Green Briar on Wednesday April 28th at 630PM, all committee members are expected to attend. If any member is unable to attend please contact Brian McGrath (Secretary) 857-544-6898. Items to discuss include Players, Facilities and 2009 Schedule.
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.
Coaching
Congratulations o the Brian McGrath, Martin Tiffney and Cathal Brady on the completion of the GAA’s foundation coaching course. An all day clinic was held on Saturday in Canton, by the 2 of the NACB Game Development officers Mike Moynihan (Boston) and Tom Sheehy (Chicago). This was only the 3rd such course that was held in NA, and is a perquisite in the GAAs new coaching award system.
Registration
As many of you are aware Thursday April 30th Marks the deadline for Home based Registered players. As Always we have players travelling out from Ireland this week to make at April 30th deadline. All players that have not previously registered with the club have to complete an Inter county Transfer form (http://www.bostongaa.com/documentation.html ) and sign the Boston North East Registration book on Thursday evening. Registering players need to bring their passport. Forms will be available from Club registrar Sean Butler on the night. If anyone has any questions regarding registration please call Sean Butler at 617-645-7905.
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
There was no scheduled game for this weekend past as the O’Brien Cup is still in motion, the Championship Schedule will be ready on Thursday evening. All Club members will receive a copy, as well as the games and times being posted on the club website. Senior and Junior Training will take place at Daly Field at 630pm on Tuesday and Thursday nights, all players are asked to attend. Our regular field should be available in the next 4 weeks following a reseeding. If anyone needs a lift to training please contact Brian McGrath or Cathal Brady. For any of you who are not aware Armagh Notre Dame Juniors will be competing in the Junior B completion this season we, the decision was made following the toss of a coin between the 2 clubs at last weeks Divisional Board 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.
Next Club Meeting
The Next Club meeting will be held in the Green Briar on Wednesday April 28th at 630PM, all committee members are expected to attend. If any member is unable to attend please contact Brian McGrath (Secretary) 857-544-6898. Items to discuss include Players, Facilities and 2009 Schedule.
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.
Coaching
Congratulations o the Brian McGrath, Martin Tiffney and Cathal Brady on the completion of the GAA’s foundation coaching course. An all day clinic was held on Saturday in Canton, by the 2 of the NACB Game Development officers Mike Moynihan (Boston) and Tom Sheehy (Chicago). This was only the 3rd such course that was held in NA, and is a perquisite in the GAAs new coaching award system.
Registration
As many of you are aware Thursday April 30th Marks the deadline for Home based Registered players. As Always we have players travelling out from Ireland this week to make at April 30th deadline. All players that have not previously registered with the club have to complete an Inter county Transfer form (http://www.bostongaa.com/documentation.html ) and sign the Boston North East Registration book on Thursday evening. Registering players need to bring their passport. Forms will be available from Club registrar Sean Butler on the night. If anyone has any questions regarding registration please call Sean Butler at 617-645-7905.
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, April 20, 2009
AND - Club Notes - April 19th 2009
Senior/Junior Football
Armagh Notre Dame season got under way in the first round of the O’Brien cup against reigning Boston and North American Champions Aidan McAnespies. For the first game of the year all the players put in a great effort, and the club welcomed some much needed new blood onto the team. Following a tight first half and a well taken goal by Martin Tiffney, Armagh trailed 1-1 to 1-5. Unfortunately the Macs upped the tempo in the 2nd half and ran out worthy winners on a final score of 2-13 to 1-3. Both the Senior and Junior schedules will be available this weekend coming, with the first Senior Championship game probably being played the weekend of the 17th of May or the 24th depending on the draw.
Senior and Junior Training will take place at Daly Field at 630pm on Tuesday and Thursday nights, all players are asked to attend. Our regular field should be available in the next 4 weeks following a reseeding. If anyone needs a lift to training please contact Brian McGrath or Cathal Brady.
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.
Casino Nite
The Casino nite has been postponed until Friday May 22nd at the Brighton Elks,. The tickets will cost $100 pps and there will be a limited number of 150 for the event. We should have all the details by next weeks notes. Tickets will be on sale from any Committee members. (For further information you can contact Hugh Meehan 617-312-3243)
Next Club Meeting
The Next Club meeting will be held in the Green Briar on Wednesday April 29th 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.
Registration
For any new club members the North East Divisional Board will be holding registration on Thursday the 24th of April and Thursday the 30th of April for home based players. Please contact Sean Butler(Club Registrar) 617-645-7905 for Details regarding transfer / Sanction forms.
Congratulations
The club would like to extend its congratulations to Patrick & Katie McKenna on the birth of their new born baby boy- Quinn Patrick McKenna born on the 17th of April.
Sympathy
The club would also like to extend its sympathy to the Coyne family of Arlington on the recent death of Mickey. Mickey was laid to rest on April 14th following a funeral service at St Agnes church in Arlington.
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
Armagh Notre Dame season got under way in the first round of the O’Brien cup against reigning Boston and North American Champions Aidan McAnespies. For the first game of the year all the players put in a great effort, and the club welcomed some much needed new blood onto the team. Following a tight first half and a well taken goal by Martin Tiffney, Armagh trailed 1-1 to 1-5. Unfortunately the Macs upped the tempo in the 2nd half and ran out worthy winners on a final score of 2-13 to 1-3. Both the Senior and Junior schedules will be available this weekend coming, with the first Senior Championship game probably being played the weekend of the 17th of May or the 24th depending on the draw.
Senior and Junior Training will take place at Daly Field at 630pm on Tuesday and Thursday nights, all players are asked to attend. Our regular field should be available in the next 4 weeks following a reseeding. If anyone needs a lift to training please contact Brian McGrath or Cathal Brady.
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.
Casino Nite
The Casino nite has been postponed until Friday May 22nd at the Brighton Elks,. The tickets will cost $100 pps and there will be a limited number of 150 for the event. We should have all the details by next weeks notes. Tickets will be on sale from any Committee members. (For further information you can contact Hugh Meehan 617-312-3243)
Next Club Meeting
The Next Club meeting will be held in the Green Briar on Wednesday April 29th 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.
Registration
For any new club members the North East Divisional Board will be holding registration on Thursday the 24th of April and Thursday the 30th of April for home based players. Please contact Sean Butler(Club Registrar) 617-645-7905 for Details regarding transfer / Sanction forms.
Congratulations
The club would like to extend its congratulations to Patrick & Katie McKenna on the birth of their new born baby boy- Quinn Patrick McKenna born on the 17th of April.
Sympathy
The club would also like to extend its sympathy to the Coyne family of Arlington on the recent death of Mickey. Mickey was laid to rest on April 14th following a funeral service at St Agnes church in Arlington.
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
Senior / Junior Training - Daly Field
Senior and Junior Training will be held at 630pm at Daly Field beside the old MDC in Watertown. All players are asked to attend.
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.
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
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
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