Midleton GAA Club

01 February, 2024

KACPER KOZLOWSKI

A dark cloud descended over Midleton GAA Club and the town of Midleton on Saturday when we heard the news of the death of our juvenile player and friend Kacper Kozlowski. He played hurling and football with us for many years but in recent years he has fought an unbelievable battle against ill health, which he did with huge bravery and dignity.

Kacper was GAA mad and the family were very keen to have a GAA funeral. A big well done to Kacper's U-16 coaches and team-mates who were outstanding to Kacper during his illness and once again at the weekend and especially at his funeral on Monday where they gave him a brilliant send off. Thanks also to club chairman, John Fenton, who spoke so excellently about Kacper from the altar in Holy Rosary church.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to Kacper's parents Marcin and Alexsandra, his sister Zofia and all his family and friends.

Gone but not forgotten - Once a Magpie, always a Magpie!

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

 

IN THE RED OF CORK

Best of luck to Tommy, Conor, Brion, who have been named in the Cork pane for the National Hurling League. They begin their campaign on this Sunday, 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

We are appealing to all our members to please buy a Rebels' Bounty Draw ticket for 2024.

This is a vital fundraiser for our club.

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.

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

 

COACHING WORKSHOP

We have organised a workshop for all coaches in the club on this coming Saturday, 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. 

 

SAFEGUARDING 

Midleton GAA one club are holding a safeguarding workshop in the club lounge on Monday week, February 12 at 7.30pm. 

Please contact the children's officer at childrensofficer.midleton.cork@gaa.ie to book a place. 

 

CAMOGIE

U-13 IMOKILLY

Well done to Saoirse Murphy Lane who played for Imokilly against Muskerry on Saturday. Well done Saoirse.

 

U-15 IMOKILLY

Well done to Amy, Ciara, Sarah and Gabby who represented Imokilly at the U15 inter-divisional blitz in Banteer on Saturday afternoon.

 

NEW MEMBERS

Midleton Camogie Club are open to all new members for Juvenile camogie. If you would like more information to register your daughters name contact: Claire on 0879495807 or email midletoncamogiepro@gmail.com.

 

MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB

Our Monday Club returned on Monday with another great crowd to start the year.

Our next Monday Club takes place on February 26 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

Dancing this week to Colm Aungier. It gets underway at 9.15pm on Saturday night and a great night is assured.

 

CLUB SHOP

Our club shop reopens for the 2024 season on this coming Saturday, February 3.

The new shop times for 2024 are 9.30am to 10.30am.

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 and buy at: 

Midleton GAA (klubfunder.com)

 

GPS WORKSHOP

Cork GAA are holding a workshop at Pairc Uí Chaoimh on February 12th, 7:30pm - 9pm for a GPS Workshop - "Practical Use of GPS in Team Sport." Learn from industry experts, including Conor Clancy, Alex Collins, Fionn O'Shea, and Connor Clancy. Book at the link below:

http://gaacork.ie/2024/01/31/high-performance-coach-education/

 

 

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.

 

CONDOLENCES

As well as Kacper (see above) we would like to extend our deepest condoleces to the family and friends of Denis Hourihan (Riversfield Estate), John O'Brien (Lakeview and formerly of the Main Street), Eileen Butler (Melbourne and late of the Cork Road), Mary Leahy (Walshtown and formerly of Avoncore Estate) and Maureen Barry (Baneshane). 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.