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Indoor Gaelic 26/07/2009
The Gaelic Games Nursery programme has reunited on a Friday evening in the sports hall at Dunavil for all players from age ten downwards. From 7pm to 745pm it is for P1, P2 and P3 pupils, from 745pm to 830pm it is for P4 & P5 pupils and from 830pm to 915pm it is for P6 and P7 pupils (all September 2009). New players are welcome to come along and on arrival parents should see Seamus Curran (U6), Leo Sloan (U8) or Declan Campbell (U10). Before and after practice players can attend youth club activities (50p admittance).

Presentation 12/07/2009
At the Downpatrick match Maeve Flynn accepted a cheque on behalf of Mourne Stimulus of donations given at the recent Kingdom Golf Classic.

Elite Athletes 12/07/2009
Well done to Noelle Fearon and Nicole Kelly who were training with the Ulster Camogie Development squad at Jordanstown last week.

21/06/2009* Thanks to all who assisted with or supported the Sports Day at Dunavil.

16/06/2009* Well done to Sarah Carvill and Ben Rafferty who were awarded GAA scholarships to attend the Gaeltacht in July.

31/05/2009* The Ulster Council of the GAA sponsors a week long Irish language course and provides a wide variety of facilities, and services free of charge to participating members. This year’s course will commence in Downings, County Donegal on Monday 20 July and also contains a number of special features. Do not miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and appreciation of our heritage. The course caters for three categories of participant (a) Fluent Irish speaker (b) Improvers or those with a little Irish (c) Beginners or those with little or no knowledge of the language. For details contact the club.

Gaelic Telecom 17/05/2009

Thanks to those who support the club through use of Gaelic Telecom, our half yearly commission has just been paid and will be put to good use providing equipment for youth teams. Anyone not already signed up to Gaelic Telecom who would like to know more about how it works should contact the club.

Newry City Marathon 17/05/2009
Gavin the Goalie is running the Newry City Marathon for the Lifeboat and for Special Olympics 'Changing Lives' project which is also the charity of the An Riocht U12 Tournament on 6th June. If anyone wants to sponsor Gavin contact the Club at Dunavil.

Down PS 17/05/2009
Well done to Shane Cunningham who played for the Down Primary Schools team at the Ulster Championship match in Fermanagh.

Hard luck 17/05/2009
Commiserations to Brendan, Laura, Niaomh and Lisa who were all representing Down in championship action on Sunday.

10/05/2009* La Na gClub activities had to be curtailed because of poor weather but plans are afoot to restage the whole day’s activities at the end of the month.
* Good Luck to Brendan in Downs Ulster Championship match on Sunday.
* Congratulations to Glasdrumman, All Ireland Champions.

20/04/2009 * The KA Factor took place on Saturday. Thanks to all who participated, supported or helped with this important fund raiser. Work on the new pitches will be starting soon and when you see the diggers move on site or when you or a family member play on them you can recall how you helped put them there by supporting such much needed fund raising activities, can’t you?
20/04/2009 * A new drive to increase the number of people in Gift-Aid will commence shortly. We are entering a further ambitious phase of development, having purchased ground we are now on the verge of developing another two pitches at Dunavil, floodlighting the fields at Dunavil and refurbishing the existing facilities To do this we’ll need to raise money, and all the while we’ll continue to provide top class facilities, provide coaching, provide an anchor in the community, provide lifestyle choices and build character in the next generation of our youth. You can help via Gift-Aid. It’s about people who believe that what we’re doing is important and valuable literally saying: ‘I want to help with that’. Gift-Aid allows you to make an ongoing financial commitment to the Club, by taking out a small standing order with your bank. This arrangement is operated by you and may be amended by you at any time. It also attracts tax relief if you are a UK tax-payer.

20/04/2009 * The South Down School of Excellence visited Dunavil on Saturday while the Down minors were in the town twice, on Monday and Thursday, and the Down U17 Development squad used Dunavil on Easter Monday morning.
20/04/2009 * A group from the club attended the All Ireland Colleges Camogie Allstar match in Rathoath County Meath on Wednesday to cheer on Colleen Fearon who had been selected to play.
* Applications for Down GAA Gaeltacht Grants are available from the Club and must be returned before 7th May.

* Good luck to Brendan in the National League Final on Saturday.

12/04/2009 * Hard luck / Well done to Down and especially Joe, Naoimh, Laura and Lisa in the Camogie National League Final

06/04/2009 * Well done to the An Riocht players involved with Down U14, U6, U17 and U18 Development Teams at the weekend.
* Good luck to Down and especially Joe, Naoimh, Laura and Lisa for the Camogie National League Final on Easter Sunday v Laois also to Brendan in Roscommon with the senior footballers.

30/03/2009 * Dunavil hosted the Down Primary Schools indoor Girls Football and indoor Camogie finals last week and also the Ulster Council fun day.

30/03/2009 * Down minor footballers played Monaghan at Dunavil in the Ulster Minor League on Saturday.

30/03/2009 * Well done to St. Louis on their McDermott football final success on Friday especially Conor, Daryl, Michael, Paul, Rory and Stephen.

30/03/2009 * An Riocht’s six whistlers, Anthony, Daryl, Michael, Neil, Peter and Roy attended the Referees Seminar on Sunday.

30/03/2009 * Ciaran, Declan, John and Ryan attended the South Down School of Excellence trials on Saturday.

23/03/2009* The St Patricks festival went very well for a first try and is sure to be repeated next year. There have been requests to repeat it before then. Thanks to all who helped with the events.

23/03/2009* Conrad and Peter attended Tony Scullions coaching class last Thursday.

23/03/2009* Camogie team coaches were agreed as follows at a committee meeting on Friday: Senior Sean Caughey, Patricia Clarke; Minor Paula Fearon, Deirdre Rodgers; U16 Colleen Fearon, Maria Fitzpatrick, Michelle Fitzpatrick, Danielle Morgan, Ann McGivern; U14 Veronica Baldwin, Michelle Fitzpatrick, Michelle Hughes, Helena Rooney; U12 & U10 Veronica Baldwin, Patricia Byrne, Jodie Higgins; U8 Veronica Baldwin, Fiona Farrell, Veronica McGreevy, Nicola McMahon. Anyone else willing to get involved should contact Patricia or Angela as soon as possible so ACCESS checks can be made.

23/03/2009* Commiserations to Sinead, Maria and Nicole who were on the Down U16 Camogie team which lost narrowly to Armagh; also to Brendan and Paul who lost with Down senior and minor footballers respectively; & well done to Naoimh, Lisa and Laura who were on the victorious Down senior camogie team which beat Offaly in the National League.

16/03/2009 * An Riocht has four new camogie referees, Christina Colleen, Emily and Sophie all completed the course at Castlewellan and Queens and are available if the price is right. Still on referees and Patricia and Veronica were away officiating at a Third Level tournament at Dundalk IT while Neil was in charge at Casement park as Derry beat Antrim in the U21s under lights.

16/03/2009* Dunavil hosted the Down Junior Hurlers on Sunday while the U21 footballers were in the town pitch on Thursday.

16/03/2009* The second meeting regarding the organization of a Gaelic Games Nursery Unit at An Riocht agreed on a Saturday afternoon as the best ‘practice time’ with sessions from 3pm to 4pm starting Saturday 28th March. The next meeting is at 7.30pm on Thursday for anyone particulary coaches willing to get involved.

16/03/2009* Anthony and Daryl represented the footballers at the South Down Clubs meeting.

09/03/2009* There was a heat of the Primary Schools Indoor Girls football competition at Dunavil on Friday with Atticall & Grange progressing to the Down finals.

09/03/2009* Dunavil hosted the Mourne Archers ‘Have A Go’ night when curious onlookers had the chance to become participants.

09/03/2009* Seamus and Paul attended the Club Development seminar in Armagh on Tuesday.

Activities 01/03/2009
* There is a meeting to discuss setting up a Gaelic Games Nursery Unit for children aged 4 to 10 (approx) in the Loft at Dunavil at 8pm Wednesday 4th March to make sure our youngest players enjoy the best possible introduction to Gaelic Games. If you are interested in becoming involved in this new initiative then come along on Wednesday night without any obligation.

01/03/2009* An Riocht had fourteen participants at the introductory football coaching course at Dunavil last weekend, a course superbly delivered by Paddy Hardy and Eamon O’Hare. The obligatory Child Protection module is on Thursday after which the boys will be qualified coaches.

01/03/2009* Five club coaches attended the Terrence McWilliams demonstration on FUNdamentals in Newry returning to Dunavil brim full of new ideas and drills and eager for the next CPD night.

01/03/2009* Down played Dublin in the National Camogie League at Dunavil on Sunday and ran out convincing winners on a big score line. An Riocht were represented by Naoimh Mulhern, Laura Brennan and Lisa Hughes.

01/03/2009* At the Down Camogie Awards following the Dublin game An Riocht was named as Club of the Year with Nicole Kelly as County U14 player of the year. Thanks to all who helped with the function.

Happy An Riocht Camogs with County Camogie Club of the Year Cup

Nicole Kelly receives County Camogie U14 Player of the Year Cup

Patricia Clarke receives County Camogie Club of the Year Cup

22/02/2009* Six footballers were recalled to the Down minor trials in Castlewellan on Sunday past.

22/02/2009* Sarah Jane, Shauneece, Andrew and Paul represented the Club at the Down GAA Youth Convention on Saturday. Thanks to Tom for taking them.

22/02/2009* Daryl and Roy completed the GAA Referees training course, well done. An Riocht now has six active referees.

Team Challenge at KYC organised by Mourne Youth Forum
provided lots of krypton like mental challenges.

Team Challenge at KYC organised by Mourne Youth Forum
provided lots of krypton like mental challenges.

An Riocht 15/02/2009
* The ‘Caman Get A Grip’ new Camogie qualification will take place on Friday 6th & Saturday 7th March. Places are limited so names as soon as possible please.
* Well done to Nuala at the Scor.
* Down U21 trained in the town pitch on Thursday.

* Seven footballers attended the Down minor trials in Castlewellan on Sunday while at Dunavil the Down U16 Camogie trials took place.
* The Camogie committee planning meeting took place on Saturday and the report is eagerly awaited.
* Well done Brendan on another fine display for the County including a penalty save.

An Riocht 08/02/2009
* Well Done to James Colgan on a great win with UUJ in the Sigerson Cup.
* The ‘Caman Get A Grip’ new foundation level Camogie qualification will take place on Friday 6th & Saturday 7th March. Places are limited so names as soon as possible please.
* The An Riocht Annual Awards Dinner Dance is on Saturday 28th February in the Optic Warrenpoint. Tickets are on sale on Mondays at the Lotto from 8pm to 9pm.
* Four juvenile mentors have signed up to Terrence McWilliams FUNdamentals sessions on Wednesday 25th February in Newry.
* On Saturday 21st February there is a GAA Youth Convention in Newcastle at which each Club will be represented by four members, two male and two female, U30 year of age, if interested give your name in.
* Well done to Sally Anne and Nuala at the Scor on Sunday.
* Down U21 trained in the town pitch on Thursday.
* Well done to Grange PS who won the indoor camogie at Dunavil on Friday beating Castlewellan in the final.

Diary Dates 02/02/2009
Tuesday 17th February: Top Club ‘team challenge’ at KYC.
Saturday 21st February: GAA Youth Convention.
Wednesday 25th February: Terrence McWilliams on FUNdamentals.
Saturday 28th February: An Riocht Annual Awards Dinner Dance.
Saturday 7 March: REC (Rescue Emergency Care) First Aid course on for those giving immediate but temporary care including basic principles, vital signs, accident procedures, CPR and first aid kits.
Mondays 16, 23 & 30 March: Food Preparation & Hygiene training.

02/02/2009*Aine & Nuala completed the PIPS ‘ASSIST’ training. Well done.

02/02/2009* Lisa, Nuala, Aine, Eilis, Genevieve, Wayne, Christopher, Daryl, Eric and Joseph all completed the SELB ‘Our Duty to Care’ ten hour child protection course. Again well done.

02/02/2009* There was a good turn out for the Camogie Table Quiz which finished with joint winners even after the tie break round. Michelles Babes and The Firm could not be separated. A rematch is being arranged.

02/02/2009* The monthly Texas Hold ‘Em poker classic drew a fair sized crowd to Dunavil on Friday, thanks to all patrons.

02/02/2009* At the Scor Sinsir on Sunday Nuala and Sally Anne reached the repercharge. Well done to all our participants who competed in four categories.

02/02/2009* The second ‘Lets Get Started’ camogie coaching course was completed on Wednesday. Over twenty potential coaches took part. Thanks to Gerard Gribben the North Leinster / South Ulster coaching co-ordinator for his assistance. The ‘Caman Get A Grip’ new foundation level qualification will take place on Friday 6th & Saturday 7th March. Places are limited so names as soon as possible please.

02/02/2009* At the Top Club Table Quiz organized by the Youth Forum Kingdom Youth Clubs two teams performed well. Well done.

02/02/2009* On Sunday An Riocht provided goalkeepers for the Down football and camogie teams as the National Leagues started. Well done Brendan and Joanna.

*Festive season fun. Congratulations to all those who took part in the festive celebrity banisteoir match. Thanks to the referee Michael O Rourke and to the two team managers James Cunningham and Don Cole and to Mary Allen for giving of her time to offer first aid assistance when required. Thanks to Nick for helping to mark out the pitch and to the very many helpers who provided much needed refreshments after the match. A more than credible cheque £700 was handed over to the Hospice representative (see match report below)

11/01/2009 An Riocht
* Bingo at Dunavil on Sundays from 8pm.
* Cards -45- at Dunavil from 8.30pm on Thursdays.
* Lotto Draw on Mondays at 9pm.
* There is a football meeting at 7.30pm on Monday 12th January to finalise team mentor positions etc. Everyone willing to give a hand should attend.
*The Finance & Social committee meets on Tuesday 13th January at 7.30pm.
* There is a meeting on Wednesday 14th January at 7pm to form a PR committee to look after all aspects of the public relations officer duties. Anyone interested should attend.
* The Camogie Development committee meets at 7.30pm on Wednesday 14th January. All members should attend.
* There is an open meeting on the Gift-Aid scheme at 7.30pm on Wednesday 14th January, everyone available should attend for an update. With work starting soon on the new playing fields it is imperative that Gift-Aid is maximized and everyone needs to play their part.
* Indoor hurling starts Thursday 15th January at 7.30pm.
* Mourne Hurlers AGM takes place at Dunavil at 4pm on Sunday 18th January.
* Defibrillator training will take place on Thursday 22nd January.
* Ulster GAA Coaching & Games Development conference on Saturday 24th January. Limited places, coaches should book as soon as possible through Jim Allen or Patricia Clarke.
* There is a coaching seminar in the Carrickdale Hotel on Wednesday 28th January with All Ireland winning managers Brian Cody and Mickey Harte and others. See Jim or Tom, early booking advised.
* Scor Sinsir starts on Sunday 1st February.
* Referees training course starts Monday 2nd February.
* Camogie coaching ‘Coaching the Tackle’ on Wednesday 21st January and ‘Lets Get Started’ on Wednesday 28th January followed by the new foundation course ‘Caman, Get A Grip’.
* Junior K Factor coming soon, anyone who wants to take part contact Danielle 07732878204 before the end of January.

An Riocht / Kingdom Youth Club 04/01/2009
* Down GAA Yearbook “A Review of 2008”, a few still available from the Club.
* Bingo at Dunavil on Sunday from 8pm.
* Cards -45- at Dunavil on Thursdays.
* There is a football meeting on Monday 12th January to finalise team mentor positions etc. Everyone willing to give a hand should attend.
* The U20 footballers still do not know who they play in the county final which probably won’t take place until the start of February!
* 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 15th January at 7.30pm.
* The coaching courses for camogie and football will be coming up this month. 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.
* Well done to all those who participated in the Camogie Celebrity Bainisteoir on Sunday. Photo shows Michael O’Rourke (treasurer), Patricia Clarke (chair) and Angela Mulhern (secretary) handing over a cheque to Mourne Support Group representatives Helen and Patsy Sloan.


* There is a Referees training course in February. Anyone interested should see Jim Allen or Tom Cunningham as soon as possible.
* Thanks to those who supported the holiday disco on Sunday