ACADEMY
Dungarvan GAA Club training Academy for boys and girls aged 5/12 years – Football, Hurling Monday Evenings – time 5-6 pm for 8,9 and 10s and 6-7pm for 10,11 and 12 year old in the Sport Centre.The small people will be on Friday at 5-6 pm. Parents and guardians of the children are fundamental to the successful running of the Academy. Each year we invite parents to volunteer to become coaches/helpers in the Academy.No previous experience is required as the club provides resources, training courses and support through its (Games Promotions Officer)All the Coaches and Kids have been very busy with the past few weeks with training and games.
LOTTO
The club Lotto can now be bought online and also at the following outlets, The Country Store, Hallahans Chemists, Paddy Foley’s Bar, Queallys Bar, John Walsh’s Spar, Johnny Lynch’s Fruit and Veg and Graham Nagles Golf Shop. This weeks LOTTO NUMBERS are 1,9,26 and 30 .NO WINNER, Next weeks JACKPOT is €7200 . 1 winners of Match 3,€100 Mary Early . Next weeks prize is €100. Any Lotto members or Deise Draw Members please take note that the Lotto will be drawn on Monday night at Paddy Foley’s at 9pm , why not come along, as there will be extra draws for those people who are in both draws and enjoy a few drinks as well.
FIRST AID
The club is actively looking for volunteers to take first aid courses for 2018, this is a vital roll for all our teams with an emphasis on the juvenile section of our club.
ST STEPHAN’S DAY RUN
The club are happy to announce that the Charity for this event is the West Waterford Hospice.
FIELD
The field is now closed for all training sessions.
BIG SHOPPING BONANZA
Our raffle tickets are proving to be the hottest tickets in town these past few weeks and we thank our heroic footballers for raising the profile of the club which has really contributed to the goodwill we are seeing on the doorsteps…
First prize of €5000 worth of shopping in Garveys is proving very popular for just €5 per ticket but we need to sell as many as possible as this is a much needed fundraiser for the club.
Tickets are available from all committee members and we encourage all members to promote and publicise this amazing opportunity to have your grocery bill covered for a year
DRAW WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY 16TH DECEMBER. ALL MONIES AND TICKETS MUST BE RETURNED BY THURSDAY (TOMORROW) TO ANY COMMITTEE MEMBER.
AGM
The clubs AGM will take place on Sat 30th of December,
NEW CLUB GEAR(photo)
All Club Bobble hats are now available for collection, Contact Mary Fitzgerald at 0872918505 or Eleanor O Dwyer at 0877857814.
QUIZ ANSWERS
1. What club does Mayo legend Cora Staunton play for. CARNACON
2. What Aussie Rules side has she signed for. GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY GIANTS
3. What club team did Cora’s team beat. MOURNABBEY
4. Who are Galway Senior hurling Champions. LIAM MELLOWS
5. How many years have they been waiting to win it. 43 YEARS
QUIZ
1. Where would you find the Fulham Irish Club.
2. What former Down All Ireland Medallist manages the above club.
3. What Tyrone All Star is one of the main players on the Fulham Irish team.
4. What age will Kieran Donaghy be when he lines out for Kerry in 2018.
5. How many Senior Football Connaucht Medals has Mayo Star Alan Dillon.
LAUNCH OF DUNGARVAN GAA HISTORY BOOK.
A Book on the history of Dungarvan GAA Club, spanning the years 1885 to 2017, researched and written by our Club Secretary Tony Ryan, will be launched in Lawlors Hotel on Friday December 15th at 8pm. The book contains 370 pages and includes over 100 photos will be on sale at a cost of 20 Euros and will be a great Christmas gift. All past and present members along with members of the general public are cordially invited to attend. Food will be served on the night and music will be provided by Spotlight, so a great and historic night for the club is guaranteed. Your support for the event will be welcomed by the club and particular Tony who has invested a huge amount of time to documenting the clubs long and illustrious history.See you all on the 15th.
