Roscommon L.G.F.C. News 2004
Congratulations to Nuala McCartan and John Laurence who got engaged during the week.
Tickets are now on sale for the 2nd Annual Club draw. Tickets are $20 with prizes of $1000, $500 and $300.
The draw is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 31st August (8pm) in Nash's. Tickets are available from all players and in Nash's, Dorchester.
All tickets sold or unsold must be returned to Ciara before the night of draw.
First game for Roscommon Seniors is a win against Shamrocks (3-08 to
2-06). Match Report…
Other Senior results: Shamrocks were beaten by Mayo and Cavan (New York).
Juniors get beaten by Tir na
nOig in first game (3-16 to 3-06) but not without a
fight. Match Report….
Next Junior game is against Tir na nOig on Sunday 27th
of June, in Canton at 12.30pm.
Other Junior results:
Monaghan (New York) beat Shamrocks on June 12th and they also
beat Tir na nOig on June 20th.
Congratulations
go to
to Barbara Kelly, appointed Vice-Captain.
A speedy recovery to Caroline Newton, who sustained a broken bone in her hand during training, good to see her still able to
pace
the side-line during the games and celebrate in the pub afterwards.
New
York 7 Asides: Roscommon seniors made it to the semi-final but were defeated by
Cavan. A mixed Roscommon and Cavan
Junior team were also defeated in the semi-final. A great weekend was
had by all.
First junior game of the season is this tonight (16th)
against Tir na nOig at Canton.
Seniors play Shamrocks this Sunday (20th ) at Canton.
Junior and Seniors will be traveling to New York on July 18th
for more games.
05/27/2004
– News Update
Trip to
Training this Wednesday (May 19th) at 6.30pm sharp at St. John’s,
Brighton. A MEETING will take place
after training to discuss Senior and Junior teams for the season.
CONGRATULATIONS to Sally Gallagher, husband Chris and Ciara - new baby girl Niamh born
this morning weighing 9lb 7oz!!!
Orla Benson Cup Final was played last Sunday, May
9th in Canton. RESULT: Shamrocks
(3-06) Roscommon (1-08). Match Report.
Get Well to Hurty who’s feeling it since
last Sunday’s match.
Team captain was named for 2004 season last week. Congratulations to
Roisin McCallan… well deserved!
The first draw of the year was held last Sunday, May 9th.
Winners:
1st Prize $1000 Ryan
Grady
2nd
Prize $500 Finbar Delaney
3rd
Prize $300 Richard
Fleming
First game of the season was last Sunday April 24thth, Roscommon beat Tir na nOig
0-11 to 0-1. Click here for match report.
Orla Benson Cup Final will be played against Boston
Shamrocks on Sunday, May 9th in Canton.
Our draw will be held the same night, May 9th in Nash’s,
Seven-a-sides competition is in
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Outdoor training has started in St. John's Seminary in Brighton, on
Monday and Wednesday nights at 6pm.
The first game of season in the Orla Benson
Cup is next Sunday, 25th April against Tir Na Nog, and the winners will meet Shamrocks in final.
Our fund-raising is now scheduled for May 1st in Nash's, Dorchester.
On Saturday night (13th) Roscommon Ladies had an award night in Nash's,
Dorchester. Congratulations to the following
recipients of the awards for year 2003.
Senior Player's Player of year: Roisin
McCallan
Senior Manager's Most Dedicated Player of year: Ciara
McGurran
Junior Player's Player of Year: Christine
Grady
Junior Manager's Player of Year: Karen
Davitt
Clubperson of the Year: Caroline
Heraty
Training for both juniors and seniors continues every Monday night at
8.30pm in the Westend Boys and Girls Club in Allston.
Newcomers are most welcome and past players are expected to attend.
Registration for the year 2004 is $20 and everyone must pay this as soon as
possible.
Finally the Roscommon Ladies committee wish all the players and all
their supporters a Happy St Patrick's Day.
The awards night will be held this Saturday, March 13th at Nash’s,
03/02/2004
- Football Awards Night
The awards night scheduled for Sat. 21st Feb was cancelled and the new
date will be posted once a decision is made.
Indoor football training for senior and junior players began on Monday,
23rd February at 8.30pm at The WESTEND BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, Allston St.,
Allston. There was a turnout of only 16 girls, which was poor but it was great
to have 3 of these girls, new players and had played previously with the New
England Youth League. This is both good for the club and ladies football, that
there is a young interest to continue it on.
Training is held every Monday night until further notice. All players
are welcome whether they have played gaelic football
before or not!
- Senior player of 2003 - picked by other players.
- Junior player of 2003 - picked by other players.
- Most improved senior player of 2003 - picked by trainers/manager.
- Most improved junior player of 2003 - picked by trainers/manager.
- Committee person of 2003 - picked by committee.
Summary
Each of the 2003 committee gave a summary of the past year. Caroline Heraty - Chairperson, spoke highly of the club and its
achievements, namely winning the Barry Fitzgerald cup in May at the New York
7-a-sides to winning the North-Eastern Championship. She spoke of the great
training, managing and the commitment given by Anthony Marley, Benny Howley and Paul Ryan, and how they were the driving force
behind the girls. Also spoken of was the greatest achievement of 2003 in the
establishment of a Junior team, and although there was no silverware in the
cabinet they showed as great determination and commitment to the club
throughout the year, especially Damian McGorman and
Arlene, who took upon themselves the task of managing and training these new to
Gaelic football girls.
The club held two football draws which were both financially successful
for the club, and the girls were credited for their work into this. Sponsorship
for 2003 was from Nash's Bar, Dorchester, and this is likely to be continued
for 2004. There was a discussion regarding football jerseys for 2004, and at
the AGM to the delight of the club, Benny Howley
offered exclusive sponsorship for a set of junior jerseys. This was followed by
sponsorship for footballs by Paul Ryan.
A new committee was elected and it was encouraging to have three of the
positions go to a vote to decide the recipients. There are a few new faces on
the 2004 committee which can only mean more and better ideas for the club. For
2004, it was decided that as well as the football training, the club will focus
on having more social activities for the teams, and that conjoining the senior
and junior teams in these will help make a stronger foundation for Roscommon
Ladies. Also more communication via committee, with meetings, emails and phone
calls will be a top priority.
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