03/02/20101* Good luck to St Louis camogs who play their All Ireland semi-final on Saturday and well done to St Columbans footballers who reached the Ulster semi-final with victory last Friday.

Parents at the Gaelic Start programme at An Riocht

Parents and Children at the Gaelic Start programme
at An Riocht.

25/01/2010* Anyone wishing to manage or coach a Camogie team in 2010 should collect an application form from the club and complete and return it before 5th February. The next meeting of the Camogie committee is on 11th February. Any past or new players are invited to attend senior training in the town pitch on Sundays at 10am.

25/01/2010* Down Primary Schools Indoor Hurling blitz took place at Dunavil on Friday.

25/01/2010* Down senior Camogie trials took place at An Riocht on Sunday.

25/01/2010* Down GAA Recreational football seven a side blitz is on Friday 19th February, it is an opportunity for all to participate in a non-competitive environment providing fun, enjoyment, exercise, health and fitness, a social outlet, friendships, opportunity for past players/members to get reacquainted with the club. Recreational games can help create a buzz around the club.

25/01/2010* Following a meeting with the Hurling, Ladies and Camogie Boards it has been proposed to change this season's playing nights as follows:- Monday U14 football, Tuesday Minor football, Thursday U16 football. This has to be approved by CCC.

25/01/2010* All club registrations (U12, U14 and U16) to be returned for the next South Down Board meeting on 10th February. U10 registrations need to be returned by the end of February.

25/01/2010* The 2010 GAA National Youth Forum takes place on Saturday February 20th in the Hogan Stand at Croke Park beginning at 10 am with registration and finishing at 4 pm.. This is a workshop based day where delegates will work in groups discussing various topics on the future direction of the GAA. If interested let the club know.

25/01/2010* Good luck to St Columbans in the Ulster Championship on Friday.

25/01/2010* Good luck to the Down players in the McKenna Cup.

25/01/2010* ALL An Riocht team jersey sponsorships (with the exception of Senior Camogie) are up for renewal this year. Anyone interested in any team jersey sponsorship but particularly the senior football team should contact the club as soon as possible and before Tuesday 9th February.

18/01/2010* The sixth Ulster GAA Coaching and Games Development Conference takes place on Saturday 30 January in Cookstown. This year’s conference targets coaches who are working with youth players from 13-18 years. Brendan, Conrad, Edmond, Sean and Stephen have indicated they are attending, if anyone else is interested they should see Tom as soon as possible.

18/01/2010* The next training course for new refereeing recruits begins on Monday 1 February 2009 at 7.30 pm in Newcastle, contact the Club immediately if interested. An Riocht have six referees at present – Anthony, Daryl, Michael, Neil, Peter and Roy, one more and we can enter a sevens team!

18/01/2010* Gaelic Start. Specially trained coaches from Ulster GAA will be attending at Dunavil on Tuesdays in January and February from 730pm to 830pm to give advice and show drills so that we all can learn and contribute to the children’s fun. Thirty potential coaches including parents attended the information night last week but we need more! What we need you to do is come forward on Tuesday without obligation – if it’s not for you then at least you gave it a go! Absolutely no experience is required, so there is no excuse not to get involved. This opportunity is unlikely to be repeated.

18/01/2010* Congratulations to Ciara Trainor who has been selected as a British Universities Camogie Allstar.

18/01/2010* Important dates coming up for An Riocht players with their school teams – Friday 29th January St Columbans footballers Ulster quarter final, Saturday 6th February St Louis camogs All Ireland semi final, and Saturday 13th February St. Louis footballers Ulster quarter final.

18/01/2010* At the football meeting, copies of the code of conduct and player development were adopted in accordance with club policies and procedures and everyone who wants to be involved with coaching or managing teams has to complete a recruitment form. At the next football meeting Philip Kerr’s fifteen page player development document will be gone through in greater detail to ensure everyone knows what is expected. Copies can be had from the club before the meeting.

18/01/2010* Patricia and Angela attended the Camogie referees course in Castlewellan on Saturday.

11/01/2010* The sixth Ulster GAA Coaching and Games Development Conference will take place on Saturday 30th January in the Glenavon House Hotel in Cookstown. This year’s conference targets coaches who are working with youth players from 13-18 years.

11/01/2010* The next training course for new refereeing recruits will begin on Monday 1st February 2009, commencing at 7.30 pm sharp, in the Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle. The course will continue on Saturday 6th February commencing at 10.00 am continuing on Monday 8th, finishing on Monday 15th February culminating with an examination of the rules on the final night. Contact the Club immediately if interested.

18/01/2010* St. Louis footballers and Camogie players used the indoor and outdoor facilities at Dunavil as they stepped up preparations ahead of their big matches.

18/01/2010* Down U21 footballers and Down Senior Camogie were also grateful for the use of Dunavil as their competitive debuts draw ever nearer.

03/01/2010* Down played Fermanagh at Dunavil on Sunday in a senior football challenge match. Thanks to all who helped out at short notice.