St Patrick’s Dromahair GAA Club Notes 21/03/2018

St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Thank you to the players and coaches who represented us in the Dromahair St. Patrick’s Day Parade and well done to the organisers on another successful event.
Bag Packing – The club would like to thank all volunteers who helped out at the bag packing fundraiser in Tesco Sligo last week and also acknowledge the hard work of Angela McLaughlin and Maggie McLoughlin for organising this fundraiser.
Division 4 – Unfortunately we were beaten in our first game away to Bornacoola in Dromod on Sunday on a scoreline of 1-12 to 0-06. The next fixture is against Kiltubrid on Saturday. Venue and time TBC.
U17 – Our u17 team were defeated away to Melvin Gaels on Saturday on a scoreline of 2-10 to 3-03. Next game vs Rinn Gaels on Saturday. Venue and time TBC.
U13 – The team were unlucky to suffer a one-point defeat against Glencar/Manor in the Bee Park on Monday. Final score 1-06 to 1-07. Next fixture is away to Sean O’Heslins in Ballinamore on Saturday at 12pm.
 
National Club Draw – We were presented with the prize for top sellers in Connacht by Uachtraran CLG John Horan in Croke Park on St. Patrick’s Day. The club was represented by Fergus Meehan, Kevin Torsney, Jim Meehan and Thomas Meehan. Well done to all involved.
Operation Transformation – This is the final week of Operation Transformation. It will conclude with the rescheduled 5k run/walk next Sunday 25th March in The Park. Time to be confirmed. Keep an eye on social media for updates. This is free to Operation Transformation participants and €5 for anyone else who would like to take part.

St. Patrick’s Dromahair GAA Club Notes 12/03/2018

National Club Draw – Last week we received the wonderful news from Croke Park that we have been awarded the €1000 prize for achieving the highest sales in the province. Thank you to all who bought and sold tickets over the months and to all at McGoldrick’s Centra for allowing us to set up a stand. This is a huge achievement for the club and it is all down to the community who gave generously as always. While it was very much a group effort special mention must go to Jim Meehan and Kevin Torsney who co-ordinated the draw for the club so well.
Swan Bar Division 4 – Our game against Leitrim Gaels was cancelled at the weekend. The team is scheduled to play Bornacoola next Sunday at 12pm in Dromod.
Newtowngore Engineering Under 17 League – Our U17 team were narrowly defeated away to Annaduff on Saturday in a high scoring game. Both U13 teams suffered defeat to St Mary’s on Sunday in St Osnat’s pitch. The U17 team are due to play Melvin Gaels away next Saturday morning.
Good luck – We wish Brendan and the lads the very best against Waterford on Saturday.
Registration – All players and parents are reminded that all players must be registered for insurance purposes. This is very important. Please get forms from coaches/club officers.
Bag Packing – Bag packing will take place on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th March in Tesco Sligo. If anyone can spare an hour or two to help out please get in contact with a club officer with a day/time that suits.
La Fhéile Pádraig – Is lá an-tábhachtach é an 17ú Márta do mhuintir na hÉireann agus d’Éireannaigh’ timpeall an domhain mhóir. Bímid ag céiliúradh Naomh Pádraig a thug an Chríostaíocht dúinn sa 5ú haois. D’úsáid sé an tseamróg chun an Trionóid a mhíniú d’ár sinsear agus ó shin i leith aithnítear é mar shiombal Éireannach.
Is féidir linn bheith bródúil as ár gcultúr ní hamháin ar lá’ le Pádraig ach tríd an bhliain go léir!

St Patrick’s Dromahair GAA Club Notes 05/03/2018

Fixtures – Our U17 team are due to play Annaduff on Saturday and our U13 team are to play St Marys on Sunday. Venues and times to be confirmed.
Operation Transformation – There will be an additional 3-week block starting on Tuesday 6th March in St Clare’s gym, Manorhamilton with Boot Camp taking place on Saturdays in The Park at 9am. Unfortunately, the 5K run/walk which was due to take place on Sunday had to be cancelled because of the weather and this will now take place at the end of the extra block. New members are welcome to join for these additional sessions.
Bag Packing – Bag packing will take place on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th March in Tesco Sligo. If anyone can spare an hour or two to help out please get in contact with a club officer with a day/time that suits.
Get well soon – Everyone at the club would like to wish Jim Meehan a full and speedy recovery as he begins treatment in Galway. Jim has been a hugely active club member for many years and we look forward to seeing him back in action again soon.
Club Trip – As feared our U9/U11 club trip to Croke Park last Saturday fell victim to the bad weather. We hope to organise a new date in the future.

St Patrick’s Dromahair GAA Club Notes 28/02/2018

Club Member’s Draw – January results – €300 Tom O’Bryan, €200 Martin McHugh, €150 Hughie Clinton, €100 Adrian McPadden
Underage Results – Our 15-a-side U13 team showed good character to put a disappointing loss last weekend behind them to record a great win over Melvin Gaels on Sunday. Well done lads. Our U17 team’s fixture vs Drumkeeran was postponed due to a bereavement.
Division 4 – Our Junior team have their first fixture in Division 4 next weekend away to Mohill. Venue and time TBC. Keep an eye on social media and group text for confirmation.
Leitrim GAA – Congratulations to Brendan and team on a fantastic win vs Limerick on Sunday.
Club Trip – Our U9 and U11 teams travel to Croke Park next Saturday to attend the Dublin vs Kerry match in what we hope will be a memorable experience for them. Thank you to all coaches and parents who are travelling with the boys and huge credit has to go to Kenny Casey for organising the trip. Hopefully, the weather doesn’t disrupt the plans!
Culture – Tá an-áthas ar chlub Naomh Pádraig, C.L.G. Droim Dhá Thiar bheith mar an gcéad chlub i gCo. Liatroma cláraithe i scéim nua chun an Ghaeilge a chur ar aghaidh. Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha atá i gceist.  As the old Irish proverb goes: Diaidh ar ndiaidh a thógtar na caisleáin (which roughly translates as ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’), táimid ag iarraidh teanga na nGael a thógaint ar ais agus í a úsáid, nó beidh sí marbh! Watch out for a series of interesting events related to our culture agus an Ghaeilge i nDroim Dhá Thiar go luath.
Operation Transformation – Operation Transformation 5K run/walk will take place on Sunday 4th March at 1pm in Dromahair Park. Registration from 12.30pm. The run/walk is free to Operation Transformation participants and €5 for anyone else who would like to take part.

St Patrick’s Dromahair GAA Club Notes 20/02/2018

Club Meeting – Monthly club meeting will be held in The Depot on Sunday 25th February at 7.30pm.All members are asked to attend. New members always welcome.
Operation Transformation – Classes continue on Tuesdays at 7.30 pm in St. Clare’s gym, Manorhamilton and Boot Camp in The Park on Saturdays at 9am.
Underage – There were mixed fortunes for our teams in action last week. Our U17 team started the league with a one-point victory over Glencar/Manorhamilton on Saturday while both our U13 teams suffered defeat to Leitrim Gaels on Sunday. The U17 team is scheduled to play Drumkeeran on Saturday and the U13s are scheduled to play Melvin Gaels on Sunday. Keep an eye on Facebook and group text for confirmation of times/venues.
Registration – Parents and players are reminded that all players must be registered before playing for insurance purposes.

St Patrick’s Dromahair GAA Club Notes 12/02/2018

Good Luck – Best of luck to our U13 and U17 teams who get their league campaigns under way this weekend. Venues and times will be posted on the Facebook page once confirmed.
Operation Transformation – Classes continue Tuesdays at 7.30pm in St. Clare’s gym Manorhamilton and Boot Camp in The Park on Saturdays at 9am. There will be a 5K Walk Run on Sunday 25th February. More details to follow.
Coaching – Well done to Angela McLaughlin, Seamus Speers, Mark McGee, Cian Forde and Patrick McTernan on completing the Leitrim GAA Coaching and Games Development Award 1 Child Course.

St Patrick’s Dromahair GAA Club Notes 06/02/2018

Operation Transformation – Classes continue Tuesdays at 7.30pm in St. Clare’s gym Manorhamilton and Boot Camp in The Park on Saturdays at 9am.
Sympathy – The club extends their deepest condolences to our former secretary Mary Gordon and family on the passing of her father Jim Conlon. May he rest in peace.
Club Gear – Dromahair club gear can be purchased on www.oneills.com. The link will be posted on our Facebook page.
Scor – Scór Sinsir will take place on Saturda, March 3rd. The Leitrim quiz will take place first at 6pm with the stage competition following at approx. 7.30pm.

Categories as follows:
Figure Dancing
Recitation
Solo Singing
Instrumental Music
Ballad Group
Question Time (4 persons per team-Leitrim winners qualifying directly to the All-Ireland Table Quiz)
Leiriu
Set Dancing
Scór na mBunscoileanna dates have been decided for 9th & 10th of March. Venues are Cloone & Drumshanbo Mayflower.

Entries to be a max of 2 per competition per school
Figure Dancing min 4 students, max 8
Recitation
Solo Singing
Instrumental Music -1 tune, max 5 students in a group
Ballad Group – 1 song, max 5 students per group
Question Time – 3 per team
Leiriu – max time 8 minutes – 8 students
Set Dancing min 4 students, max 8

This is a fantastic opportunity for people who are maybe not interested in the games aspect of the club to get involved. Contact club officers if you would like to take part.

St Patrick’s Dromahair GAA Club Notes 31/01/2018

Operation Transformation – The 6-week programme started last week and was very well attended. Well done to all and to Sue, David and Declan for supervising the groups. Classes continue every Tuesday at 7.30 pm in St. Clare’s gym and Boot Camp on Saturdays at 9am in The Park.
Registration – Registration for all teams was held in The Depot on Saturday last. Thanks to all coaches and officers who helped out on the day and to all players who attended. It was great to see a few new faces too.
Training – Training has resumed for some teams and others will resume in coming weeks. Texts will be circulated to notify parents or alternatively keep an eye on our Facebook page.
 

Lá Fhéile Bríde – ‘Anois teacht an Earraigh, beidh an lá ag dul chun síneadh’ … mar a scríobh Raifteirí fadó. Ar an 1 Feabhra, bímid ag céiliúradh Imbolg nó Lá Fhéile Bríde. Dar lenár sinsear, bhí an talamh ag dúiseacht tar éis laetha fada an gheimhridh. Bhí borradh agus fás ag teacht sa nádúir agus bhí na huain ag teacht ar an saol. Sa ré Críostaíochta, luaitear Naomh Bríd leis an lá seo. Tá neart scéalta fúithi agus aithníonn gach duine Cros Bhríde. Deirtear go dtugann sí aire don teaghlach le linn na bliana áit a bhfuil an cros ar crochadh. As luachra a dheintear an cros. 

St Patrick’s Dromahair GAA Club Notes 22/01/2018

Operation Transformation – Due to the weather Operation Transformation was cancelled last week. The 6-week programme commenced this Tuesday in St. Clare’s gym, Manorhamilton from 7.30pm and Boot Camp will commence on Saturday morning in The Park at 9am.
Registration – Registration for all age groups will take place on Saturday 27th January in The Depot, Dromahair from 11am – 1pm.
Adult membership is €50 (free if you are in Club Member’s Draw)
Family €50 (2 or more children)
Student/Juvenile €35 (Free if parent in Club Member’s Draw)
ALL players MUST be registered for insurance purposes.
Leitrim GAA – We wish the team the best of luck as they get the league campaignunderwayy this Sunday in Belfast v Antrim.

St Patrick’s Dromahair GAA Club Notes 17/01/2018

Registration – Registration for all age groups will take place on Saturday 27th January in The Depot, Dromahair from 11am – 1pm.
Adult membership is €50 (free if you are in Club Member’s Draw)
Family €50 (2 or more children)
Student/Juvenile €35 (Free if parent in Club Member’s Draw)
ALL players MUST be registered for insurance purposes.
Operation Transformation – Well done to all who attended the Operation Transformation National Walk in The Park on Sunday. There was a good turnout given the weather conditions. Thank you to all who helped out on the day. The 6 week programme commences on Tuesday 16th January in St. Clare’s Gym, Manorhamilton from 7.30-8.30pm with Boot Camp in The Park on Saturday mornings from 9-10am.
Club Executive – At the last club meeting the following positions were filled. We are delighted to welcome:
Vice Chairperson – John Kelly
Club Development Officer – Gavin Sweeney
Health and Well Being Officer – Hubert McHugh
Games Co-Ordinator – Darragh McMorrow
Member’s Club Draw – The results of the December draw are:
€300 Ann Conlon
€200 Riverbank Restaurant
€150 Joe Giblin
€100 Niall Kelly

St Patrick’s Dromahair GAA Club Notes 08/01/2018

Operation Transformation – Registration for 2018 6 Week Programme will take place on Sunday 14th January at 12.15 pm in Dromahair Park.  This will be followed by Operation Transformation National Walk which will commence at 1pm from the park.  This walk is free and open to anyone who wishes to take part.
After a very successful Operation Transformation 2017, Dromahair Ladies and Mens GAA are hosting Operation Transformation 2018 commencing on Tuesday 16th January.
This programme is suitable for the complete beginner through to a more athletic person wanting to improve their fitness levels. Classes will be conducted under the supervision of Sue, Declan and David.
This year’s Tuesday Class will be a mixed class with beginner and advanced programmes to suit your levels of fitness.
Operation Transformation 2018 ” 6 Week Programme” commences week beginning Tuesday 16th January.
Cost €50 for 6-week programme
TUESDAYS  Ladies and Men’s Fitness Class (with 2 levels beginners and advanced)
VENUE St Clares Comprehensive School Gym Manorhamilton
TIME  7.30 to 8.30pm
WEIGH IN  This is optional and will start at 7pm before class.
SATURDAYS MORNINGS –  Ladies and Mens Bootcamp in Dromahair Park  Time  9 to 10 am.
TUESDAY CLASS CONTENT – Cardio:  Benefits to help improve health and fitness, help with weight loss and fat burning.
Muscular/Strength/Endurance:  Improve strength and achieve optimal muscle tone
SATURDAY MORNING BOOTCAMP – Outdoor exercises to improve fitness levels in a circuit style workout.
Scor na nOg – The Leitrim Scor na nOg quiz took place on Friday January 5th in The Mayflower, Drumshanbo. We were represented by Liam Torsney, Alan Kavanagh, Shane Conlon and Conor Torsney who performed admirably. Well done lads.
Club Meeting – There will be a club meeting in The Depot on Sunday 14th January at 7.30pm. All members are asked to attend.