Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 18/12/2017

Kiltubrid GAA AGM – This took place on Saturday night last at the pitch. There was a good attendance and very productive. The new Committee for 2018 was also voted on at the AGM.

Committee 2018 – Congratulations to all new members of the Committee and a welcome return to the continuing officers. Also a huge thank you to all the officers who have stepped down, some of whom have given many years to the club. 

The list of members are as follows, Chairperson – Emmet Mahon, Asst Chairperson – Damien McWeeney, Secretary – Sheila Guckian, Asst Secretary – Carmel Murphy, Treasurer – Eoin Meehan, Asst Treasurer –Dermot McKeon/Kevin Nealon, PRO – Ray Foley, Registrar – Vincent Lee, Development Officer – PJ Meehan, Children’s Officer – Micheal MacThiarnan, Culture Officer – Maria Fallon, Coaching Officer – Shane Foley, Insurance Officer – PJ Meehan, IT Officer – Eoin Meehan, Healthy Club Officer – Barra MacThiarnan, Park Bookings – Kealan McKeon.

Best of luck for 2018!

Congratulations – Well done to our own club legend Brian Foley, who was lucky enough to have his ticket pulled out on RTÉ;s Winning Streak. He will be appearing on the show this coming Saturday the 9th of December. Best of luck Brian! We’re all behind you.

Calling all Parents and Coaches – To all coaches, parents and wannabe coaches with any interest in helping the underage teams within the club to prosper and build on the potential we need you!

You don’t need a sporting background as there are plenty of players within the club who can help. But we do need you to have the latest coaching badges so that the kids are getting the most out of it.

If you have an interest to help out please read below:

There will be an award one ran in Carrick on the following dates.

The dates that we have for the award one are as follows:

11th of Dec 2017

18th of Dec 2017

15th of Jan 2018

22nd of Jan 2018

29th of Jan 2018

05th of Feb 2018.

The foundation course dates are as follows:

15th of Jan to 29th of Jan On-line

Face to Face 26th of Jan

Practical for Both 03rd of Feb.

We need names ASAP.

Contact Shane Foley on 087 2862841 or message the Kiltubrid GAA facebook page if you are interested.


Drumcong NS – Drumcong NS is taking part in the Cumann na mBunscol Hurling Pilot Programme at the moment. Children are learning the basics of hurling and some classes will attend a hurling blitz before Christmas. Children can purchase hurls and/or helmets which are subsidised by Cumann na mBunscol and the county board. For more info about this programme or hurling equipment, please contact Micheál McKiernan in the school.