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Past General News 2008

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An Riocht Club Notes 20/12/2008
* Down GAA Yearbook “A Review of 2008” available from the Club in time for Christmas.
* There is a Christmas Disco in the Archways from 9.30pm on Sunday 28th December with DJ Taz.
* Bingo at Dunavil on Sunday from 8pm.
* The next meeting of the An Riocht Executive is on Tuesday 6th January at 7.30pm. Can all elected officials please ensure that sub committees have held at least one meeting before this date and have a program prepared in line with the duties accepted at the AGM.
* Defibrillator training will take place on Thursday 22nd January. It would be best if there was a cross section of managers from football and camogie teams, administrators and supporters. Places will be limited so it is important names are given in as soon as possible. Also this will serve as a refresher course for those who completed the first defibrillator training in November 2007.
* Lotto draw on Monday at 9pm.
* Indoor hurling starts Thursday 8th January at 7.30pm.
* The coaching courses for camogie and football will be coming up in January. In camogie there will be two ninety minute sessions entitled ‘lets get started’ and ‘coaching the tackle’ followed by the new foundation course ‘Caman, get a grip’. In football there is a new course, the foundation course has changed and once completed the coach will follow one of three paths to the next qualification relevant to him/her (a) U12 down, or (b) aged 12 to 18, or (c) adult. All three paths can then be progressed from Level One to Level Four.
* Scor Sinsir starts February and its important that everyone aged 16+ interested in participating comes forward as soon as possible.

* James and Michael represented the Club at the GAA County Convention on Sunday. Congratulations to Diarmuid on his re-election.

An Riocht 08/12/2008
* Thanks to all who helped with the tidy up after the K Factor final. Well done to the winners Abba, runners-up Pink Ladies and Westlife.

* Well done to Houston McVeigh and Michael O’Rourke who were elected to the South Down GAA Board at annual convention.

08/12/2008* At the organized chaos also known as the An Riocht Juvenile Awards on Friday there was a big turn out of players and it was good to see the abundance of camogie and football players at the younger age groups. Special guests were all from within the club - Joe Baldwin (Down senior camogie manager), James Colgan (Down U21 captain with the Ulster Championship cup), John Clarke (Down senior footballer). Deaglan O’Reilly and Paul Murney (respectively captain and vice captain An Riocht).

Team presentations were to U8 & U10 Camogie (played in tournaments winning one and being runners up in another); U12 Camogie (played in league reaching play-offs and also in our own tournament); U14 Camogie (Feile Shield winners & League winners for first time in eighteen years and also won our own tournament);U16 Camogie (reached League Final); U12 Football (won South Down B League, won Moy Tournament, won own Tournament): U10 Football (reached Mourne League play-off, won own indoor Shield): U8 Football (runners up in Longstone, Ballyholland, An Riocht, Dromintee, Rostrevor, Clonduff, Shamrocks tournaments).

Individual awards were as follows: U16 Footballer Ryan Donnelly, runner-up Stephen Curran, most improved Ryan White; U14 Footballer Declan Doyle, runner-up Ronan McAlinden, most improved Aidan Donnelly; U12 Footballers joint Nathan McComiskey and John Paul Farrell, joint runners-up Kory Colgan and Michael O’Rourke; U10 Footballer Shane Cunningham, runner-up Jack Rafferty, most improved Thomas Sloan; thirty U8 Footballers received a certificate of merit and a medal.

U16 Camogie Player Colleen Fearon, joint runners-up Sinead Branagan and Shauniece Harper; U14 Camogie joint Players Noelle Fearon and Nicole Kelly, runner-up Maria Higgins; U12 Camogie Player Sarah Carvill, runner-up Michaela McDowell, most improved Megan Crawford; U10 Camogie Player Aine Fearon, runner-up Sinead O’Rourke, most improved Tierna Donnan, thirty U10 & U8 players also received a certificate of merit and a medal.

U8 FOOTBALLERS

Jack Rafferty & John Clarke

Shane Cunningham with John Clarke

U12 footballers with Deaglan O’Reilly and James Colgan

Deaglan O’Reilly, Michael O’Rourke, Nathan McComiskey,
JP Farrell, James Colgan

U14 Football

U10 Camogie

U14 Camogie with Joe Baldwin

U16 Camogie with Joe Baldwin

08/12/2008* Well done to young Paul O’Rourke who won Sunday lunch at the Canal Court Hotel in the Down supporters draw.

01/12/2008 * Commiserations to St Columbans who lost both the Down football final and the Ulster camogie semi-final last week.

01/12/2008 * Thanks to all who participated in the An Riocht annual mass for deceased members and friends last Friday at Dunavil.

01/12/2008 * Well done to An Riocht referee Neil Cousins who has been selected as South Down Juvenile Referee of the Year, Neil was also runner up at Senior Referee.

01/12/2008 * Thanks to all who helped at or supported the Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Classic at Dunavil on Friday.

01/12/2008 * The semi finals of the Down Primary Schools indoor football took place at Dunavil on Friday. The finals are this week.

01/12/2008 * Thanks to those who assisted with the Div Two Football Final at Dunavil on Sunday.

24/11/2008* Good luck to St Columbans in Thursdays Down football final and also in the Ulster camogie semi-final and to St Louis in their upcoming big camogie and football matches.

24/11/2008* Good luck to An Riocht referee Neil Cousins who has been nominated for two awards by South Down GAA Clubs at the annual dinner this Friday.

17/11/2008* The Down U18 Vocational schools football team trained at Dunavil on Saturday and most impressive it was.

An Riocht AGM 17/11/2008
* The Annual General Meeting of An Riocht took place before a good sized if quiet attendance on Thursday past and resulted in the following officials elected to run the Club for the coming year: Chairman James Cunningham, Treasurer Michael O’Rourke, Secretary Joseph Donnan, Registrar Sean Rogers, County Board Rep Sean O’Rourke, Camogie Patricia Clarke, Football Jim Allen, Insurance Daniel Sloan, Gift-Aid Paul Hennity, Finance & Social Anne McArdle, Grounds & Maintenance Nick Sloan, Development Raymond Sloan, Cultural Sophie Colgan. The positions of PRO & Recruitment were left vacant as no one present was willing to take them. The first meeting of the new Executive will be at 7.30pm on Monday 1st December and we will be attempting to co-opt people to these outstanding posts so if anyone is interested please let the chairman or secretary know. The duties of PRO are both internal and external communication, servicing the press and the website, posters, adverts, photos, projecting the Club in good light & the duties of the recruitment chair are to increase membership and usage of facilities by targeting parents and family members of players, former players, people new to the area, people from like minded organisations, unattached youth, the general public.

17/11/2008* An Riocht had five reps at the Ulster GAA Club & Community conference in Belfast and early reports are of a worthwhile day with lots of useful info picked up and helpful handouts brought back to the club. No doubt a full report will be forthcoming in the next few days.

03/11/2008* St Louis McLarnon Cup squad were based at Dunavil over the holidays in preparation for upcoming matches training twice on the main pitch.

28/10/2008* The Club will have four representatives at the Ulster Club & Community Development Conference on 15th November at the Europa Hotel Belfast, anyone interested contact the club.

13/10/2008 * Dunavil hosted three schools matches during the week.
St Colmans Primary played Castlewellan,
St Columbans Juniors played St Louis,
and St Louis Seniors played UU Jordanstown Freshers.

06/10/2008* The Canon Esler Cup Primary Schools football match between Grange/Atticall and St Ronans Newry which took place at Dunavil was won by the Newry boys.

06/10/2008* Gaelic Telecom has presented its half yearly cheque to the club. Thanks to all those who have nominated An Riocht as beneficiary. This award will go towards pitch development.

An Riocht Notes 21/09/2008
* Junior Scor will be happening in October and recently this is an area where the club has not lived up to its responsibilities. Efforts are being made to ensure An Riocht is represented at Junior and Senior Scor so if anyone out there can sing, play a musical instrument, dance, or be a part of a quiz team then please contact the club.
* The next Poker at the club is on Friday 26th September.
* Places are filling up for the camogie and football Foundation coaching courses to take place at Dunavil in October. This is an ideal way for parents, family members or players to get involved and is a chance not to be missed.
* St. Columbans beat St Louis in the big schools camogie game at Dunavil on Thursday. This week St Columbans play St Pauls (Bessbrook).
* Indoor Gaelic tournaments at Dunavil, U8 on Friday 10th October & U10 on Friday 17th October.

An Riocht News 19/08/2008
* Dunavil hosted its first SFC tie on Friday past and everything went well. Thanks to all who helped with the preparations and on the night. It was a real team effort.

12/08/2008 The Division Two & Division Four Camogie Championship Finals will be held at Dunavil on Sunday 24 August at 2pm and 3.30pm respectively.

An Riocht Notes 15/09/2008
* DVDs of the Junior Championship triumph on sale at the club, also free to good homes a limited number of copies of the DVD ‘The Dividing Line’ by Kilkeel Young Filmmakers, a seven minute partnership production by KYC and BYP. The artwork from the project is now on display at the Club.
15/09/2008 ‘K Factor’ coming on soon. Anyone interested in participating contact Ray on 07731936078 or Danielle on 07732878204.
15/09/2008 Junior Scor will be happening in October and recently this is an area where the club has not lived up to its responsibilities. Efforts are being made to ensure An Riocht is represented at Junior and Senior Scor so if anyone out there can sing, play a musical instrument, dance, or be a part of a quiz team then please contact the club.
* The next Poker at the club is on Friday 26th September.

25/08/2008* Dunavil hosted two Camogie Championship Finals on Sunday. Well done to Bredagh and Clonduff who won and also to the small band of workers who turned out to help and to An Riocht referee Veronica Baldwin officiating in her first adult championship final.

A group of An Riocht juveniles enjoyed a trip
to the big match Down v Wexford.

Deepest sympathy to the Cole Family
on the death of Michael Cole (RIP).

It is with deep sadness that the gaels of An Riocht learned of the death of Michael Cole while refereeing a Down division 1 league game between Ballyholland and Saval which took place on Thursday evening 3rd July.

Michael who worked hard for the GAA clubs in Mourne, was a daily vistor to the An Riocht club and he will be very much missed around the club.

Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Cole family and his wider family circle.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam

Raffle 23/06/2008
Thanks to all who sold or bought tickets for the Raffle. Winners were 1st £50 Orla McAlinden 2nd Voucher for Canal Court Patricia Donnelly 3rd Football Jersey Billy Walker 4th Meat Voucher Kathleen McCartan 5th Bottle of Spirits Lorcan Donnan 6th Cuddly Toy Gary Smith 7th Voucher Oliver Allen 8th Bottle of Vodka Danielle Morgan 9th Bottle of Wine Emily Murney 10th Garden Ornament Joe Phillips.

Information Evening 10/06/2008
There was a good cross section of the Club in attendance at the Information Evening with regard to An Riochts plans for further development at Dunavil. There will be follow ups over the next few weeks with everyone expected to be seen by 30th June. If you have not yet received your Development Brochure you could make it easier for Club officials by calling to Dunavil to collect it. If you have please return the detachable portion as soon as possible.

Mr. Sean McKinney vice principal of Grange Primary School
took the opportunity to make a presentation to
An Riocht Chairman James Cunningham in appreciation
of the relationship between Grange PS and An Riocht.

Down Final 10/06/2008
The Down Year8 Final between St Columbans and St Louis took place at Dunavil on Friday with Neil Cousins refereeing. St Columbans won by two points, 2-10 to 3-5.

Down GAA County Board 12/05/2008
Irish Summer Colleges Grants Scheme 2008. Down County Board are offering a small number of grants for students attending Irish Colleges/Courses in the summer of 2008.

The grants are being offered to school students (who are members of the GAA), who reside in County Down.The Board will be responsible for selecting the successful candidates. The final date for applications is Monday, 26th May 2008. Late applications cannot be accepted. All correspondence (by mail or email) to:Seán Ó Duibheannaigh, (Oifigeach Gaeilge agus Cultúir),47 Cathedral View, Downpatrick, Co. Down BT30 6DL (irishandcultureofficer@down.gaa.ie)

Clarke gets man of the match in Collingwood Game last Friday Night

Melbourne Radio Station - Coverage of the last quarter and interview with Martin Clarke who is very quickly becoming a favourite with every one in Collingwood.

A press cliping from Hobart’s local newspaper – nice photo of Marty getting away with the ball

An infatuated Pies fan has put together a video of Marty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=9cuny7rXiP8&feature=related

Thanks to Terry Vince for the various links and images

Pitch 28/04/2008
The pitch at Dunavil will be closed from 1st May to 5th May (inclusive) for remedial work to the goalmouth areas and playing surface. After that for four weeks the goalmouths will not be available to train on.

Gaelic Telecom 28/04/2008

Gaelic Telecom half yearly cheque presentation to An Riocht Club chairman James Cunningham. Photo also includes minor player Conor Cole & juvenile player Andrew Magorrian. Gaelic Telecom guarantees to be cheaper than any rival offer on telephone & internet packages. This money which will be used on behalf of An Riocht underage teams was raised by thirty people designating An Riocht to receive 10% of their total spend. If interested in saving money on your bills and raising money for An Riocht contact the club.

Mark Seaney from Gaelic Telecom was at Dunavil during the week to present a sponsorship cheque to An Riocht for monies raised by Gaelic Telecom customers who nominated An Riocht as beneficiary for 10% of their spend. If you would like to help in this way contact the club

Hard Luck 22/04/2008
To James Colgan & Chris Killen (Down U21) in the All Ireland semi final on Saturday.

Draw 22/04/2008
Raffle tickets, £1 each or book of six for £5, are being sold at the moment by members of the various underage teams. Draw will take place at Bingo on 25th May.

Golf 22/04/2008
The fourth annual Kingdom Golf Classic takes place on Friday 6th June at Mourne Park. Teams and Tee sponsors are being sought.

Good Luck 13/04/2008
To James Colgan & Chris Killen (Down U21) in the All Ireland semi final on Saturday.

Well Done 07/04/2008

To Michael Spiers (Castlewellan HS) and James Colgan & Chris Killen (Down U21) on successs in their respective All Ireland and Ulster Finals. Saturday was a day of note also for our referees with Neill Cousins becoming the first An Riocht referee to officiate at an Ulster Minor League match and Anthony Rogers taking charge of his first ever game.

* The Primary School Girls Indoor Gaelic Finals took place at Dunavil on Friday with Carryduff and Castlewellan contesting the final.

Camogie Club Officer Training Programme 30/03/3008
Patricia, Angela and Christine attended the Camogie Club Officer Training Programme in Armagh. Only two Down clubs participated!

Good Luck 30/03/3008
Best wishes to Michael Spiers (Castlewellan HS) and James Colgan (Down U21) in their respective Finals this weekend.

* Well done to Colleen Fearon on being selected Down U14 camogie player of the year.

* Good luck to Michael Spiers with St Malachys Castlewellan and to James Colgan with Down U21 this week.

* Paddy G and Anthony represented the club at the South Down GAA open meeting on Wednesday.

* At the Primary Schools indoor camogie at Dunavil, Moneydarragh and Atticall qualified for the County Finals. 9th March 2008

* James and Tom attended the Sport NI meeting with Minister Poots at Stormont organized by David McCallister MLA regarding Lottery Funding for our current project. 9th March 2008

* The proposed South Down GAA league sections have been released and will be ratified at a meeting in Mayobridge on Wednesday to which each club is required to send two representatives.
At U12 An Riocht are grouped with Ballyholland, Burren, Clonduff, Mayobridge, Rostrevor and Warrenpoint.
At U14 we are in with Bosco ‘A’, Burren, Clonduff, Glenn, Rostrevor and Warrenpoint.
At U16 our opponents will be Annaclone / Aghaderg, Atticall, Ballymartin, Clann Na Banna, Drumgath, Longstone and Mitchels.
The Minors face Ballymartin, Bosco, Burren, Clonduff, Mayobridge, Shamrocks, Rostrevor and Warrenpoint.
In the Reserve league the Thirds will play Atticall, Burren, Clonduff, Glasdrumman, Mayobridge and Rostrevor. 9th March 2008

* At the Primary Schools indoor hurling at Dunavil St. Colmans and Atticall qualified for the County Finals.4th March 2008

SEASON TICKET FOLLOWS
MARTIN CLARKE FROM DOWN TO DOWN UNDER

The season ticket program about Martin Clarke is available online for anyone that missed it - JUST CLICK HERE -

Presentation at NMDC

* St. Louis McLarnon Cup team and Down U21footballers both made use of An Riocht facilities during the week. Also there was an exciting fourth year football match between St. Columbans and St. Louis on Thursday. 24th February 2008

* Well done to An Riochts representatives on the St. Malachys and Down U21 teams and good luck to An Riocht personnel with St. Louis and UUJ teams who are both in action this week. 24th February 2008

* St. Louis, Down footballers and Down camogs all made use of An Riocht facilities during the week. 16/02/2008

* Commiserations to An Riocht representatives on the St. Columbans team and well done to St. Louis. Good luck to An Riocht personnel with St. Malachys, UUJ and Down U-21's who are all in action this coming week. 16/02/2008

Membership fees now due Adults £30, Adult players £50, Underage players £10. Only paid up members may use the fitness suite. 16/02/2008

An Riocht Dinner Dance 2008 - PHOTO

* A group of senior members attended the NFL game Down v Sligo before going onto the cinema on Saturday evening.2nd Feb 2008

* At the Primary Schools girls indoor football at Dunavil on last Wednesday Grange and Rostrevor qualified from the ten competing teams. Well done and good luck in the Finals.2nd Feb 2008

* 02/02/2008 Well done to St. Columbans footballers on their Ulster success and commiserations to St. Columbans and St. Louis Camogs.

LEFT TO RIGHT Anthony Rogers, Helen Woods, Andrew Magorrian at the presentation of a cheque to PIPS Newry & Mourne by An Riocht. The money was raised through collections at football and at a Night at the Races

* 21/01/2008 There was a huge turnout for the foundation camogie course on Thursday.

* 21/01/2008 An Riocht Awards Dinner Dance is on Friday 8th February at the Canal Court Hotel. As well as the various player of the year awards there will be presentations to the Senior Footballers winners SFL, the Junior Camogs runners up in the Championship and the Minor Footballers runners up in the ‘B’ Championship.

* 21/01/2008 Michael and Peter attended the Ulster Coaching conference in Cookstown on Saturday.

* 21/01/2008 Down U21s were back in the town last Thursday training in preparation for the championship.

* 21/01/2008 The Abbey CBS and St Colmans played an exciting Corn nOg quarter final at Dunavil on Saturday with the country’s number one whistler Pat McAneany officiating.

* 21/01/2008 Primary Schools football at Dunavil on Wednesday 6th February; hurling on Wednesday 27th February, and camogie on Friday 7th March each day from 10am.

* Thanks to those who helped with or supported the childrens Christmas Disco.27/12/2007

* At the Christmas Table Quiz ‘Twos Company’ won with ‘DRY’ second and ‘It Doesn’t Matter’ in third place. Thanks to the celebrity quizmaster Slan McVeigh and all who supported the event.27/12/2007

* The Friends of St. Louis Draw took place at Bingo on Sunday past. Thanks to all who assisted. 11/12/2007

* Congratulations to Houston on his election to the South Down GAA Board at Convention on Wednesday and to Diarmuid on his election at County Convention on Sunday. 11/12/2007

* Tom and Gerard attended the ‘Fun Do’ coaching demonstration bringing home coaching aids. Tom, Sean, Damian and Conor attended Terrence McWilliam’s informative coaching seminar last Thursday. A Foundation football course will take place at Dunavil early in January. 11/12/2007

*Well done to our three club referees Michael, Neil and Peter who all picked up awards at the South Down dinner on Friday. Also The Clubs successes were recognized with the Club of the Year award. 02/12/2007

* There was Primary Schools indoor football at Dunavil on Thursday with St. Colmans qualifying. 02/12/2007

Annual Mass 24/11/2007
Fr. Sheehan celebrated annual mass for deceased members and friends of An Riocht last Tuesday at Dunavil when a good sized attendance remembered those who have gone before. Thanks to all who helped with the preparations and all who helped on the night to make this important date in our Club such a success.

Fr. Sheehan (Celebrant), Deaglan O'Reilly (Club Captain), Willie John Sloan (Deaglan's Grandfather and former official/player with the teams which preceded An Riocht) all pictured with the Division One Cup at An Riocht's annual mass for deceased members and friends.

Camogie Meeting 24/11/2007
There was a good turnout for the meeting to form a camogie committee. Angela Mulhern was confirmed as secretary. Plans were made to hold foundation level coaching and first aid courses in January. Also attempts are being made to have demonstrations of indoor camogie skills & drills for the information of all coaches. There will be a ‘wall ball’ course on Saturday organized by the Ulster Council and as many as possible coaches should attend. The camogie Juniors have a game on Sunday 9th December, venue to be confirmed this week. The Sharon Morgan Cup for U16 indoor camogie will take place at Dunavil on Thursday 6th December. The next camogie committee meeting is on Wednesday 12th December at 8pm.

Finance & Social Meeting 24/11/2007
The F&S committee met on Monday and began arrangements for the Christmas Bazaar which will take place on Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. There will be Christmas crafts on sale, food and drink hampers, tombola, wheel of fortune, lucky dip and of course Santa will be dropping in. Work on preparing the hall will begin on Saturday at 1pm. There will be a Christmas Table Quiz on Thursday 20th December. The next F&S committee meeting is on Monday 10th December.

*Patricia and Houston attended the GAA integration meeting last Thursday.

*Patricia attended the Camogie Convention on Sunday.

AGM 12/11/2007
The An Riocht Annual General Meeting took place on Friday resulting in the following Executive committee returned to run the Club in 2008. Chair James Cunningham; Treasurer Michael O’Rourke;
Secretary Joseph Donnan; County Board Delegate Michael O’Rourke; P.R.O. Joseph Donnan; Registrar Jim Allen; Insurance Officer Daniel Sloan; Gift-Aid Chair Paul Hennity; Football Chair Tom Cunningham; Camogie Chair Patricia Clarke; Finance & Social Chair Anne Mc Ardle; Grounds & Maintenance Chair Nick Sloan; Cultural Committee Chair Paul Sherry; Development Committee Chair Raymond Sloan.

The first Executive meeting will be on Monday 26th November at 7.15pm. Club sub-committees will meet as follows: Finance & Social 7.15pm Monday 19th November, this committee will organise regular fund raising and social events like Golf Classic, Poker Nights, Table Quizzes, Race Day, Discos, Sportathon, Dinner Dance, Occasional Functions, Christmas Bazaar, Dogs, Annual Mass, Juvenile Awards etc. & promote Lotto, Gaelic Telecom, Raffles, Field Hoardings, Jersey Sponsorship, etc; Grounds & Maintenance 7.30pm on Monday 19th November, this committee will organise long and short term work, the maintenance and repair of grounds & buildings, grass cutting, trees trimming, line marking, roll and verti-drain, litter collection, risk management, accident control,
includes ‘safety officer’; Camogie 7.30pm on Wednesday 21st November, this committee will work within conditions set down by the Executive Committee, hold regular meetings, recruit & appoint team coaches, arrange practices, promote coaching opportunities & qualifications, ensure games for all, recruit referees, organize medical cover, child protection and provide resources; Football 7.30pm on Monday 3rd December, this committee will hold regular meetings, recruit & appoint team coaches, arrange practices, promote coaching opportunities and qualifications, take an overview, promote a realistic lifestyle ethos, ensure games for all, recruit referees, provide medical cover, arrange child protection, provide resources & include youth officer, players representative, school liaison, ASAP officer; Development 8pm on Thursday 6th December, this committee will undertake or organize all necessary business to complete development projects.

* Twenty seven players attended the first day Camogie Training on Sunday. It continues at 11am this week.

* James and Tom attended the GAA volunteer seminar.

Defib. 05/11/07

Training in the use of the club defibrillator took place on Thursday with eleven club personnel taking part. A further training night will take place in January.

AGM 22/10/2007
The An Riocht Annual General Meeting will take place at 7pm on Friday 9th November. A pre AGM thought: Do You Just Belong? Are you an active member, the kind that would be missed? Or are you just contented that your name is on the list? Do you attend the meetings and mingle with the crowd? Or do you stay at home and crib both long and loud? Do you take an active part to help the club along? Or are you satisfied to be the kind to just belong? Do you even go to visit a member who is sick? Or leave the work for just a few and then talk about the clique? There is quite a programme scheduled that means success if done and it can be accomplished with the help of every one. So attend the club regularly and help with head and heart. Don’t just be a member but take an active part. Think this over member, are we right or are we wrong? Are you an active member or do you just belong?

Ulster Council Community Club Development Conference. 22/10/2007
Raymond, Tom and Patricia attended the big Ulster GAA conference at Stormont on Saturday.

GAA Alcohol & Substance Abuse seminar. 22/10/2007
Houston and Joseph represented the club at this important meeting on Tuesday.

Coaching Course 15/10/2007
Peter and Leo attended the coaching course in Castlewellan on Thursday past.

Presentation 15/10/2007

Deaglan O’Reilly, team captain, made a presentation to Robert Magennis to mark his successful climb of Ben Nevis on behalf of Mourne Stimulus. Robert is an ever present at football training helping a succession of managers and players including on occasion Down teams when they use our training facilities.

Challenge 01/10/2007
Dunavil was the venue for a challenge match between St. Louis and Ivanhoe Grammar from Melbourne. Thanks to those who helped with the event.

PHOTOS FROM IVANHOE GRAMMAR SCHOOL MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA VISIT TO DUNAVIL TO PLAY ST. LOUIS.

Martin Clarke made an impressive AFL debut for
Collingwood against Sydney Swans on Saturday - he chalked
up 20 disposals as his side beat the Swans 76-57
at the Telstra Stadium

Composed Clarke continues his rise 23/06/2007

Collingwood assistant coach Guy McKenna has declared Irish debutant Martin Clarke ready to make the quantum leap to the AFL 23/06/2007

Former An Riocht star Martin Clarke poised for AFL debut 23/06/2007

Ryan O'Hare kept his nerve at 'Deal or No Deal'
to win £70 at KYC on Friday evening

Deal or No Deal 18/06/2007
Ryan O’Hare was the lucky winner of the first ‘Deal or No Deal’. He kept the box the whole game from the start. Thanks to all who helped.

Exhibition Match 18/06/2007
Well done to Orla Mc Alinden, Sarah Rodgers and Nicole Cunningham who played in an exhibition match at the Down Ladies Championship semi final in Cavan on Saturday.

Down 11/06/2007
Well done to Ryan Spiers and to Declan Clarke who played for Down Schools in exhibition games at the Ulster Championship match in Newry.

Table Quiz 05/06/2007
Thanks to those who helped with or supported this fund raiser.

Car Boot Sale, Cake Sale & Disco 29/05/2007
Thanks to those who helped with or supported these fund raisers.

Sponsored Sportathon 29/05/2007
The annual juvenile sponsored fun activity day took place on Monday. Thanks to those who took part and those who sponsored them.

PARTICIPANTS AT THE AN RIOCHT SPORTATHON ON MONDAY PAST

Bowling 02/04/2007
A group of girls, aged 13 to 16, were off bowling at the Olympia on Tuesday. Thanks to Danielle, Shauna, and the two Laura’s for taking charge.

Club Mark 02/04/2007
Houston and Joseph attended the Ulster Council Club Mark launch in Newcastle. It will certainly be a challenging programme but if completed successfully will result in a much stronger Club.

Tin Whistle 02/04/2007
The class has stopped now the bright nights are here. Thanks to Michelle for all her efforts.

Strength and Conditioning
The programme has been completed. Thanks to Mike for his commitment. We intend to repeat this twelve week programme in the Autumn with a Minor group.

St. Columbans 02/04/2007
Well Done in the All Ireland Final.

Development Teams 02/04/2007
Any footballers – U14, U15, U16 or U17 – wanting trials for Down Development teams should let Tom know as soon as possible or leave their details at the Club.

Texas Hold ‘Em Poker 20/03/2007
Thanks to those who helped or supported the Classic at the weekend.

Meeting with Down Camogie Board 20/03/2007
The Chair and PRO of the Down Camogie Board met with the Club committee on Tuesday past as moves towards national integration of the GAA and Camogie gather pace.

Arts & Crafts 15/03/2007
There will be weekly arts & crafts at KYC on Wednesdays from 7pm to 8:30pm including funky t-shirts, jewellery making, Easter craft decoration etc.

Tin Whistle 15/03/2007
Tin whistle classes on Mondays from 8pm to 9pm. All welcome to give it a try.

Fundraisers 15/03/2007
There are a variety of fund raising schemes available at the Club, certainly something for everyone to show their support. There is Sunday Bingo and Monday Lotto, Gaelic Telecom and Gift-Aid, and of course membership subscriptions.

Cards 15/03/2007
The next Texas Hold ‘Em will be on Sunday 18^th March from 5pm.

Registration 15/03/2007
There was a good attendance of those wanting to play adult football.

Jersey Sponsorship 15/03/2007
There are some camogie teams in need of sponsors for new team jerseys etc. Please contact the Club if you can assist either directly through personal sponsorship or indirectly through businesses or suppliers etc that you know of.

Schools 15/03/2007
Well Done St. Columbans in the Ulster Final and good luck in the All Ireland semi-final.

Down 05/03/2007
On Tuesday of last week Down Senior footballers trained outside at An Riocht while Down U21 footballers trained indoor in the hall and fitness suite.

Drug/Alcohol Focus Group 05/03/2007
KYC Leader-in-Charge Sheila attended the Focus Group in Kilkeel where the extent of the problem with alcohol abuse in our area was highlighted. A follow up meeting is scheduled.

The Kingdom Club Clothing Collection 05/03/2007
Thanks to those who supported this fund raising activity at the weekend.

Fundraisers 05/03/2007
There are a variety of fund raising schemes available at the Club, certainly something for everyone to show their support. There is Sunday Bingo and Monday Lotto, Gaelic Telecom and Gift-Aid, and of course membership subscriptions.

Registration 05/03/2007
Everyone intending to play adult football is reminded to have their membership and insurance fees paid in full by Sunday 11^th March. All three adult teams are in action on Sunday. Anyone thinking of playing this year must attend to complete a registration form.

Schools 05/03/2007
Hard Luk to St. Columbans camogs in the All Ireland semi-final and to James Colgan with UUJ in the Sigerson Cup. Thanks to everyone who helped with the preparations for the big Camogie match at Dunavil.

CPD Programme 05/03/2007
Peter, Tom and Gerard attended the Well Man clinic in Castlewellan last week as part of the Ulster Councils ongoing coaching initiatives.

Schools Football 12/02/2007
Good Luck to St. Columbans in their Ulster semi-final.

Saturday Work 12/02/2007
This week should finish this phase of the grounds development. The stands were lifted into place on Saturday past.

Coaching 12/02/2007
Foundation (Basic) Coach courses in Camogie and in Football will be taking place shortly. This would be a necessity for anyone who has not already completed one before and might also be a useful refresher course for all our coaches. It includes Child Protection and best Coaching Practices. This is an ideal opportunity for you to get involved and help with activities at KYC or with An Riocht teams. Give your name in now! Forms were distributed at all practices last week.

Football details are U8 Fridays at 7pm, U10 Thursdays at 7pm, U12 Thursdays at 6pm, U14 Wednesdays at 7pm, U16 Thursdays at 8pm, U18 Thursdays at 9pm. Camogie practices are on Tuesdays – U10 & U12 at 6pm, U14 at 7pm, U16 at 8pm and U18 & Junior at 9pm.

Schools Football 06/02/2007
Dunavil was the venue for the Ulster Colleges MacLarnon Cup match between St. Michaels Lurgan and De La Salle Belfast which ended in an exciting draw.

Well Done to St. Columbans and hard luck to St. Louis in their Ulster campaigns.

Saturday Work 06/02/2007
Thanks to those who turned up to help with the grounds work. In a final push, work spilled over into midweek under lights. The stands will be in place this Saturday.

Referees Course 06/02/2007
Veronica and Michelle attended the Referees Training course on Saturday.

Strength & Conditioning 30/01/2006
Michael Mc Keever, Ulster Rugby, will be in attendance on Friday of this week. The U18 & U16 teams will be able to avail of a modified approach in a couple of weeks.

First Aid 30/01/2006
A Rescue Emergency Care – One Day First Aid Course took place at the weekend. Michelle, Joanna, Veronica, Michelle and Sheila attended.

Schools Football 30/01/2006
Dunavil was the venue for the Down Primary Schools indoor football finals on Friday. Ten teams had qualified and after a morning of enthusiastic action St. Dallans, Warrenpoint pipped St. Patricks, Downpatrick after extra time in the final.

Saturday Work 30/01/2006
Thanks to those who turned up to help with the grounds work last weekend. Work continues this Saturday from 8am and more help would be appreciated. The stands should be in place for February.

Strength & Conditioning 22/01/2007
Michael Mc Keever, Ulster Rugby, will be in attendance on Wednesday and Friday of this week. The U18 & U16 teams will be able to avail of a modified approach in a couple of weeks.

First Aid 22/01/2007
A Rescue Emergency Care – One Day First Aid Course will take place on Saturday 27^th January. The purpose of this course is to enable participants to have an understanding of First Aid as an immediate but temporary care given to a person who has been injured. This course teaches essential First Aid skills at a basic level and awards a REC Certificate. James, Veronica, Joanna and Michelle will attend.

Saturday Work 22/01/2007
Thanks to those who turned up to help with the grounds work last weekend – Nick, Pat, Michael, John, Gary, Paul, Conor, Sean, Brian, Sean, Jim, Gavin and Kenny. Work continues this Saturday from 8am and more help would be appreciated. The stands should be in place for February.

Down 22/01/2007
The Down Senior team trained at An Riocht last week. Thanks to Felix for looking after this. St. Louis were also back last week for training, Houston was again in charge.

Coaching 22/01/2007
Peter attended the Level Two course at Loughery College. Well Done. Foundation (Basic) Coach courses in Camogie and in Football will be taking place shortly. This would be a necessity for anyone who has not already completed one before and might also be a useful refresher course for all our coaches. It includes Child Protection and best Coaching Practices. This is an ideal opportunity for you to get involved and help with activities at KYC or with An Riocht teams. Give your name in now! Forms were distributed at all practices last week.

Down 22/01/2007
The Down Senior team trained at An Riocht last week. Thanks to Felix for looking after this. St. Louis were also back last week for training, Houston was again in charge.

Club Integration Night. 14/01/2007
James and Houston attended the information night.

Saturday Work 14/01/2007
Thanks to those who turned up to help with the grounds work last weekend – Nick, Pat, Michael, Eamon, John, Gary, Liam, Paul, Conor and Kenny. Work continues this Saturday from 8am and more help would be appreciated. The stands should be in place for February.

Saturday Work
Thanks to those who turned up to help with the grounds work last weekend – Nick, Pat, Sean, Kenny, John and Liam. Work continues this Saturday. Also thanks to Kieran who put the finishing touches to the fitness Suite over the holidays.

Down Yearbooks 02/01/2007
The Down Yearbook is available from the Club. Good value at £8.

Schools 02/01/2007
Well Done to St. Columbans football and Hard Luck to their camogie teams in their Ulster Championship matches last week.

Saturday Work 02/01/2007
Thanks to those who turned up to help with the grounds work over the holidays – Nick, Pat, Noel, Gary, the two Seans and Liam. Work continues into the new year.

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