Cover Pic: U/11 Dara Ryan (Fintan Gormleys Grandson) and Finn McManus (Séamus McKittricks grandson) walking home from their game V Na Fianna last Saturday. Their Grandfathers probably did the same back in the 60's and 70's
Happy St. Brigids day. Traditionally the start of Spring in Ireland. A time when we are looking forward to the longer evenings which for us it means more games are on the way. We are also going to have a celebration (which is long overdue) on the 18th February to mark the the end of the last two difficult years and honour our players in the Awards Night. So make sure to mark it in your calender for what should be a great night. Details to follow in the next few days.
Quiz Night in the bar this Friday 4th February starting @ 9.00. Its €20 a team and 4 to a team. Ring or text Claire for further info. 0858425978
Ashling Murphy RIP
Thanks to all our members who came along to Ashling Murphys vigil in the club and signed the Book of Condolences. Last week we got the opportunity to drop the book into Ashling's GAA Club, Kilcormac Killoughey in Co. Offaly. They were most appreciative and placed it next to Ashlings photo of her dressed in her club colours.
Matches
Saturday 5th Senior Hurlers v Naomh Fionnbarra away 1.30pm
Senior Football v St. Pats, Donabate away time to be confirmed.
Sunday 6th U17 A Hurling v Sylvesters 1.30pm Container Pitch
U17 B Hurling v St Maurs 12noon Container Pitch
Junior Footballers 1/2 v Timahoe [Laois] both away.
Please also note that the Adult Season kicks off next Sunday 13th with Adult Football Leagues and U17 and U19 Hurling Leagues
Our Nursery & Academy are back up and running, so make sure you pass the message on.
9.45 Boys and Girls born in 2016 and 2017
11.00 Boys and Girls born in 2015
Fingallians Ladies Football
A start of season blitz was held by our Adult Ladies Teams. It was a super tournament with the Green team running out winners and the blue team ending up with the Wooden Spoon.
Hard Luck Aoife !!
Over the two weekends 70 players took part and they collected €250 for Womens Aid Charity. Well done girls.
Players of the Tournament: Siabh Hannigan and Ellie Ryan
Allianz National Football League Last Man Standing
The Senior Ladies want to thank all those who supported them in their Last Man Standing Fundraiser. They made over €1,000 getting their season off to a flying start. Well done to everyone involved.
Camogie
The Camogie Section had a get together in the Courtyard last Saturday to present Team Player of 2021.
Keelagh Gargan was the deserved winner.
Thanks to McGuirk Steel Works we were able to present training tops to the squad.
Congrats to Aoife Kenny who will represent Dublin at Minor level for 2022.
Three more of our squad have made the Football panel.
Best of luck to all the girls.
Juvenile Section
Congratulations to Árón Gargan who got selected for the Dublin U/16 Hurling team.
Faye Hardy who made the Dublin LGFA U/14 panel for the coming year. Best of luck from all the 2008 players and mentors.
2010 Boys
All involved with our 2010 boys would like to say a big thank you to Donal @ https://barryballoon.ie/ for sponsoring their new hoodies
Please spread the word to neighbours and friends and encourage them to give GAA a go. If they contact us on fingallians@gmail.com we can put them in touch with the relevant mentors or they can contact them directly using list above.
Fingallians AC
Do you want to try something new? make new friends? get fit in a fun environment?
Why not give Fingallians Athletic Club a go.
Training takes place on Mondays from 6-7pm at the running track beside the ball wall.
This introduces little athletes (7-11 years) to athletics in a fun, engaging and non-competitive environment.
We focus on the use of games to develop fitness whilst enhancing agility, co-ordination and balance.
The club welcomes all children regardless of ability.
Kids just need to wear appropriate footwear and clothing for energetic activities, and bring a water bottle.
MEMBERSHIP
Our 2022 club membership is now open. You can renew now and you can also sign up for the first time. We encourage everyone to become a member. Follow the link to see the options including non-playing adult and social member options
https://fingallians.clubifyapp.com/membership_signup
National Club Draw 2022
We have recently launched the National Club Draw in the club for 2022 and really need your support to keep our development going. Tickets remain at €10. The mentors of every Juvenile and Adult team now have distributed the tickets. It would be great if every parent or player could support by buying these tickets from their team. The prizes are fantastic.
Open every Saturday & Sunday mornings from 10am
NEW OPENING TIMES
FINS BAR & COURTYARD/ RUBY'S
Opening Times:
Friday 5 -12am
Saturday 3 - 12am
Sunday 3 - 11pm
NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Operation Transformation
Our walks are still going ahead each Monday and Wednesday evenings to support Katie in her Operation Transformation Journey. Please feel free to join in whenever you can. If you are unable to join us on the 5km walks but walk during the week we are asking people to download the MyLife app. The app calculates km walked by the Club and if we reach 4,000km we are entered into a draw.
If you are a member of Fins and have not yet joined the Gym now is the time. €100 for the year or €10 a month.
Contact Fingalliansgym@gmail.com
Condolences
The club extends its sympathies to U/16 mentor Luke O'Brien on the recent passing of his brother Tony. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis.
Grúpa Comhrá
Our Grúpa Comhrá (Irish conversation group) meets every Wednesday at 9pm. Currently we are meeting online. This is a great free service provided by Fingallians for anyone that would like to improve/practice their Irish and is suitable for all levels. Bain triail as / Try it out. Contact Liam-086 3814422.
Cultúr Club
This, one of the club's latest initiatives, will commence in March. Our Cultúr Club will be arranging bi-lingual visits to some of Ireland's premier heritage sites. Cultúr Club will be open to club members and friends and will only cost the heritage site's admission charge. Already on the wish list are Páirc an Chrócaigh, Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin Castle, Kilmainham Gaol, Hill of Tara and National Museum. Tuilleadh sonraí le teacht / Further info to follow. If you have suggestions or are interested in Cultúr Club contact Liam-086 3814422.
Open from 7pm - 8.30 on Thursday evening and Saturday morning from 10am - 12.30.
BINGO & LOTTO !!!!
Lotto Results 1/2/2022
Next weeks Prize Money €2,180
To play online at: LOTTO !!
To play bingo at the Drive-in at Fingallians car park, buy your books at the gate. Books bought here must be played in the car park.
To play bingo on-line at home, you can buy your books at:
Bernie Stokes Clairvoyant
Beirne Stokes Medium & Clairvoyant will be holding a Live Show in Fingallians on Thursday 10th February. Some Tickets still remain and are on sale now from the club, €10 each.
If you have any photos that you think might be of interest to Fingallians please get in touch
pro.fingallians.dublin@gaa.ie
Dave: dmacsitric@gmail.com
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