Cover Pic: Scór Rince Foirne Dublin County Champions
Congratulations to our Irish Dancers who did a fantastic job in representing the club by becoming County Champions in Scór na nÓg last Sunday. We were delighted to be able to host the competition and it was great to see all the new young talent in our Dublin Clubs.
Our Irish Dancers will now compete in the Leinster Semi-Final on Saturday 26th March @ 2.30pm at The Downs GAA club, Westmeath. Best of Luck girls and a big thank you to Mariam Elbadri, Amal Elbadri and Tanya Baird for putting them through their paces.
Coaching and Games
Our Coaching and Games Calendar for 2022 is now available on our website and via link.
The Calendar will be updated as events are added or updated. The Coaching Committee are also working through the inputs from all the coaches who participated in the recent Coaching Workshop which will be distributed to the lead mentors shortly.
Adult Games
Our senior hurlers enjoyed another good win in the league last Sunday with a win over Naomh Mearnóg. An impressive start in both halves laid the foundations of a good performance crowned by a Darragh Power goal to ensure two out of two league wins. Well done lads.
Rubys Sponsors of our Senior Hurlers
Tomorrow night we look forward to Senior Football league action at home v Round Towers of Lusk on Main Pitch.
Matches
Wednesday 16th Senior Football v Round Towers Lusk 8pm Main Pitch
Cock Tavern SPONSORS OF OUR SENIOR FOOTBALL TEAM
Thursday 17th
Adult Hurlers 2 v Wild Geese Away 9am.
Sunday 20th
U19 Hurling v Castleknock Away 11am League
Junior 1 Football v Thomas Davis Away 12.15 League
Adult Camogie 2 v Wild Geese Away 12.30 League
U17 A Hurling v O'Tooles Bridge Pitch 1.30 League
U17 B Hurling v Erins Isle Container Pitch 1.30 League
Junior 2 Football v Clontarf Away 3pm League
Best of luck to all our teams and please support .
Junior Ladies
Our Junior Ladies had a super weekend in Ballyshannon, Donegal at the weekend. Big thank you to Aodh Ruadh GAA for making the girls so welcome.
CAMOGIE
Dublin Camogie Senior Team play Down in a League match on Sunday 20th in Croke Park. It's part of a double header with Dublin v Donegal. All camogie club teams are asked to support and encouraged to take team pics in club colours and forward to Dublin Camogie PROat pro.dublin@camogie.ie
The prize is a set of O'Neill's juvenile jerseys. The more entries and pics the better !!
Social Footballers / Dads and Lads
Social footballers / Dads & Lads had a big win on Friday night v Erin's Isle on our All Weather. New players are always welcome. If your 35 + and want to play for enjoyment get in contact.
9.45am Boys and Girls born in 2016 and 2017
11.00am Boys and Girls born in 2015
Open every Saturday
Juvenile Section
U/8 Boys
Our U/8 boys had a great days hurling in Naomh Barróg at their Go Games last week. They showed off all their skills with plenty of courage and talent on display. Well done boys.
U/11 Girls
Our U/11 girls were the guest team at Dublin GAA Coaching 'Coaching the Child' workshop delivered by Shane Smith and Owen Mooney at National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown. We had over 40 kids joining in, with everyone coming off the pitch in great form.
U/14 Girls
Well done Faye Hardy in representing Fingallians last weekend at Dublin U/14 Leinster Blitz as they recorded wins over, Meath, Wexford, Wicklow, Laois and Westmeath. Faye and the Dublin U/14 team will now play Leinster Final on 26th March. Best of Luck to all involved.
U/15 Boys & Girls
Our U/15 Girls & Boys teams will be hosting this years St. Patricks Day Cake Sale Feile Fundraiser. They would very much appreciate your support on the day.
Dates for this years Easter Camp (ages up to U/12's):
11th - 14th April
It will run from 10am to 1pm
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW
https://fingallians.clubzap.com/products/6960/purchases/new
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.
It is mandatory that all Coaches and Mentors and those interacting with U18's have Valid Garda Vetting,
Using the below form allows you to update us on any changes.
https://www.fingallians.com/pages/garda-vetting
FINS BAR & COURTYARD/ RUBY'S
Opening Times:
Thursday 12pm - 12am
Friday 2pm -12am
Saturday 4pm - 12.30am
Sunday 3pm - 11pm
Lá Fhéile Pádraig / St.Patrick’s Day:
We will be meeting at Coláiste Choilm (Christian Brothers School) at 10.30am
Leaving at 11am sharp.
After the parade everyone is invited back to the clubhouse where there will be a DJ, Irish dancers, singing and shenanigans of all sorts. There will be organised kid’s activities on the All Weather.
There will be burgers available to purchase (cash only) from 12 - 4 and then Rubys is open from 4pm.
New Membership Cards
Tony Gordan receiving his new Membership Card from Darragh.
New Membership cards now be ordered. If you are over 18 and a paid up member, please use this link below.
https://forms.office.com/r/eUMQ81mxX8
Fingallians Ladies Football Race Night 2nd of April
YOU CAN NOW PURCHASE ON CLUBZAP
You can support us by sponsoring an ad:
Full page: €125
Half page: €60
1/4 page: €30
Or by buying
Horse - €20
Jockey - €10
Trainer - €10
Contact Emma (087 2525271) Laura (089 4953406) or Sarah (086 0605966) for more information or any member of the Ladies Team
NATIONAL CLUB DRAW NOW ON-LINE
Please return monies and stubs to your group lead mentor or Aiden Doherty BY THE END OF NEXT WEEK
You can now buy National Draw Tickets On-Line
https://fingallians.clubzap.com/products/6102/purchases/new
BINGO & LOTTO !!!!
Lotto Results 15/3/2022
Next weeks Prize Money €2,270
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:
Condolences
Death of Matthew (Matt) Duff
All in Fingallians would like to offer our deepest condolences to the Duff family on the death of Matthew (Matt) Duff. Matt played with the club during the late 50's to early 70's. Ar dheis Dé to raibh a anam.
Death of Lisa Molloy
All in Fingallians were saddened to learn of the passing of Lisa. We offer our deepest sympathies and condolences to all the Molloy family. We especially send our sympathies to Lisa's husband Brendan and children Rebecca, Shane, Katie and Ava who are involved here with the Club. We are thinking of you all. Ar dheis Dé to raibh a hanam.
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.
Open from 7pm - 8.30 on Thursday evening and Saturday morning from 10am - 12.30.
For all Mentors, Coaches and Volunteers in our Club.
Garda Vetting for GAA
Updated every 3 years
It is mandatory that all Coaches and Mentors and those interacting with U18's have Valid Garda Vetting, Safeguarding 1 and minimum foundation level course. You are required to keep us updated on your status. Using the below form allows you to update us on any changes.
https://www.fingallians.com/pages/garda-vetting
More on Garda Vetting in GAA at:
https://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/child-safeguarding-and-protection/vetting
Child Safeguarding 1 Course - a minimum for all volunteers interacting with U18's
All Safeguarding certificates 1, 2 and 3, are valid for a maximum of three years.
Safeguarding in person courses, which were paused due to COVID will resume soon. We will update as soon as available. There is currently an on-line Safe Guarding Course 1 coming up in the month of March through Sport Ireland. Email: Sports@Fingal.ie for registration & payment details
Please ensure you have completed the GAA Safeguarding 1 refresher (less than 30 mins), and submit the Certificate number and date of completion to the Club
https://learning.gaa.ie/safeguardingrefresher
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