Midleton GAA Club

25 January, 2024

AWARD WINNERS 

A big well done to the Midleton players who collected an award at last Friday night's Rebel Og Awards at the Silver Springs Hotel. The five lads were part of the East Cork team that won the Celtic Challenge in June. L to R: Eoin Fraser, Fionn Kelly, Daniel Garde, Luca Brodkorb and Darragh Egan.

 

IN THE RED OF CORK

Despite being named in a few teams, our members of the Cork senior hurling panel had no luck in terms of game time over the past week as the Cork v Limerick Munster Hurling League game was called off for the second and third time, on Wednesday and Sunday. With the National Hurling League fast approaching, the decision was taken to abandon the remainder of this year's Co-Op Superstores competition. 

Next up for Cork will be their NHL opener on February 4 away to Clare in Ennis, followed the following weekend by their first home game, against Kilkenny under lights in Pairc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, February 10.

 

REBELS' BOUNTY DRAW 2024

Reminder to all members and readers of these notes - there are special additional prizes provided by the club for entry by end January!!

2 Premium Tickets to the Munster Rugby V Crusaders in Paric Uí Chaoimh, Saturday, February 3, 2024 (value €145)

2 premium Tickets to the Cork home hurling and football Allianz League matches in Pairc Uí Chaoimh.

You can support by paying a once off payment of €100 or 10 payments of €10 by Direct Debit. The same link is used for both: 

Its easy to buy the tickets online at https://rebelsbounty.ergogroup.ie/prod/rebelsbounty/join-draw

This is a great draw with 12 monthly draws giving you 360 chances to win your share of the €500,000 in cash wich has to be won during 2024.

This is a vital fundraiser for our club.

If you've any queries, please contact David Codd our Rebels Bounty Co-Ordinator at midletonrebelsbounty@gmail.com 

 

FÉ21 FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT TEAM

This is our Fé21 Football Management team for 2024. Thanks to all for putting themselves forward and the very best of luck to them and their players. This championship is due to begin in early February this year.

 

COACHING WORKSHOP

We have organised a workshop for all coaches in the club on Saturday week, February 3 at 12 noon.

Speaking on the day will be:

Seanie O’Donnell: Performance Analyst with Limerick Senior hurlers, who will talk about Principles of Play in Hurling

Gearóid Prendergast: Head of the Munster Academy, will talk about preparing players for a high performance environment while maintaining enjoyment in sport

Stephen Casey: former S&C with Cork Senior, U21 and minor teams. On age appropriate training and the benefits of game specific training

We’re extremely lucky to have this outstanding group presenting to us. It’s open to everyone across all codes and ages. They’re a great bunch and will answer questions ye have on the day. 

If you would like to attend what promises to be an excellent event and haven't already replied in one of the groups then just email me at pro.midleton.cork@gaa.ie. 

 

MIDLETON WAGPIES' SHOWTIME

Due to unforeseen circumstances, it is with regret that we have to cancel ShowTime.

Ticket holders will be contacted in the coming days to arrange a refund.

Thank you for all the support from local acts and businesses who have been so generous with their time and in supplying prizes.

Thank you for your understanding in this regard.

Midleton Wagpies

 

MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB

After a brilliant year in 2023, our Monday Club returns on this coming Monday, January 29 at 10.30am. Everyone is welcome, members and non members of all ages. Come and have a cup of tea or coffee and a chat, you won't regret it.

 

HEALTHY CLUB

The Irish Life Steps Challenge is currently ongoing and we have a fine number of Midleton GAA members taking part. It runs until February 12 so there's still loads of time to get involved. See below.

If you took part last year & you still have the Irish Life "My Life" on your phone just click into the app, Munster GAA, find Midleton & join the challenge for 2024. 

All you have to do is....DOWNLOAD: MyLife from the App Store or Google Play Store 

SEARCH: MyLife by Irish Life 

STEP 2: JOIN THE CHALLENGE

Go to Social > Challenges > MyLife's Every Step Counts Challenge + your province > find your club to join.

 

LOTTO 

 

Here are this week's lotto results....

Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone that supported our lotto in 2023 and hopefully you can do so again in 2024.

The jackpot is still €15k....wouldn't that be a nice start to the New Year.

Remember you can play anytime at: http://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton%20GAA/lotto

In total Midleton GAA will give out local business vouchers to the value of €3,800 every year as part of our “Shop Local, Buy Local” campaign.
How to play: tickets are on sale at Pat Walsh Paints, Chadwicks, Frank Murphy Butchers, Murphy’s Pharmacy, Crowley Butchers, or buy online (see above).

 

BINGO

 

Fancy a great night out? Why not give our Bingo a go?

It kicks off at 7.30pn every Friday night and is over by 9pm. A single book is €6. A double book is €12.

Thanks to everyone who has supported the bingo in such great numbers in 2023 and hopefully you can join us again for 2024.

 

SOCIAL DANCING

No dancing this week.

 

CLUB SHOP

Our club shop is taking a well deserved break and will be closed untill February.

Thanks to everyone for supporting the shop in such great numbers in 2023 and we looking forward to welcoming you all back again in 2024.

Check out what's on offer at: 

Midleton GAA (klubfunder.com)

 

COACHING CONFERENCE 

The annual Cork GAA Coaching and Games Coaching Conference takes place in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday week and looks like a great morning of insight from a great panel. More info and booking at the link below:

http://gaacork.ie/2023/12/30/cork-coaching-and-games-conference-2024/

 

GAA LEARNING PORTAL

We have been asked to remind members and especially our club coaches that the GAA Learning Portal is a great resource which is free to use. Please check it out at  http://learning.gaa.ie/about.

 

CLUB HOUSE

We have a smashing club house, bar and hall, at Midleton GAA Club and don't forget that these are available to hire for functions....see below for details....

 

PLEASE PLAY YOUR PART

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Unfortunately there has been a rise in the amount of dogs being walked in Park South recently, especially during matches and training sessions. Please spread the word that only assistance dogs are permitted in both of our club grounds at Park South and Clonmult Memorial Park. 

Please do not bring single-use plastic bottles to either Park South or Clonmult Memorial Park.
Please put your rubbish in a bin or bag and please bring your gear home with you.
And always be aware of the open water surrounding the pitches in Park South.
If you are a coach, please pass on these simple messages to players and parents.
All members are asked to respect referees and their officials at all times.
Also if you are a coach, last person out locks the gate, toilet and container.