Annual AGM
On Sunday 4th December we held our 2016 Annual AGM. With great numbers in attendance all reports were read and matters addressed. The 2017 committee is as follows:
Honorary President: Kieran Brannigan
Honorary Vice-President: Plunkett McCrory
Chairperson: Sean Carberry
Vice-Chairperson: Kevin Corrigan
Secretary: Gareth Rafferty
Assistant Secretary: Kevin McVeigh
Treasurer: Aisling McCrory
PRO: Marie Rafferty
Assistant PRO: Sinead McCann
Cultural Officer: Mairead Hurson
Children’s Officer: Kevin McVeigh
Committee Members: Ned Murphy, Seamus McVeigh, Damien Quinn, Sean Hurson, Conor Brannigan, Pauline Bowman, Pat McKeown, Noel McKeown, Larry Murphy & Paddy Tally
Youth Presentation Night
Thank you to all the children and parents who attended our Youth Presentation night on Thursday 1st December. It was great to see so many in attendance. Thank you to Joe McMahon (Omagh & Tyrone).
Scór na nÓg 2016
Well done to Caoimhe Loughran on coming second place in the County Final of the Scor na nOg in Omagh on Saturday. Although Caoimhe doesn’t progress onto Ulster she has represented our club with pride and she has a bright future ahead.
Club Lotto
No Jackpot Winner. This week’s numbers (Tuesday 6th December) were: – 3, 10, 14 & 13. Our 5 lucky dip winners winning £20 each: Margaret McGuigan, Bebhinn O’Neill, Aine Murphy, Emmett McKillion & Rosemary Kelly. Next week’s jackpot returns to £1,850. Next Draw takes place on Tuesday 13th December at 9pm. If you need a lotto seller to call to your home, contact any committee member or alternatively tickets can be purchased in Tally’s Mace or Donnelly’s Post Office. Lotto is an essential source of income for the club & your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Club Shop
Our Christmas club is up and running and we have received stock of our new gear for Christmas. Many items have already been pre-ordered and sizes cannot be guaranteed. Once the stock is gone we will be unable to get extra sizes in before Christmas! If you are interested in purchasing these goods please call into the club shop during opening hours with a deposit and we can reserve these for you.
Opening Hours:
Friday 9th December 7.30pm – 9pm
Sunday 11th December 11am – 12 noon
Friday 16th December 7.30pm – 9pm
Sunday 18th December 11am – 12noon
Friday 23rd December 7.30pm – 9pm
Mary’s Meals
We are calling on the generous nature of all our club members to think of others less fortunate during this Christmas period. Mary’s Meals is a charitable project that aims to provide one meal every day in a place of education for the world’s poorest children. Each of them, enabled by that daily meal, is helping to make this world better in their own unique way and is empowered to become the person they were meant to be. Many of the children do not have the equipment or clothes or footwear to attend school. With your help we can change that by giving another family the stuff you no longer want. This is not about purchasing or donating. Items could include:-footwear, clothes, schoolbags, and stationery you no longer want or use eg old Club Tyrone Kits or Bags. We as a member of the GAA family cherish our children and volunteer, coach, help out and assist our clubs in whatever way we can to make them the great family hubs and vibrant communities that they are today. With your help we can now send our message of hope to other children across the world. If you have any old jerseys, shorts or socks that are no longer required or old school uniforms for that matter that are taking up storage space at home, why not become involved in the scheme and clear the space. With your help we will have organised a collection on Saturday 10th December between 10am & 12noon. If you would like to find out more information on the work of Mary’s Meals click on the following link:- www.marysmeals.org.uk
Marathon Match
Liam Rafferty, one of our Senior Men has been selected to play in the ‘Marathon Match’ 24 hour Gaelic football game in aid of Cancer Focus Northern Ireland and Michaela Foundation on 7th/8th January in Garvaghey Centre- Home of Tyrone GAA. Along with 41 other players from across Ireland they’ll be playing for 24 hours in order to break the world record for the longest Gaelic football game. Liam is raising money for both charities and has set up his Everyday Hero page. If you are able to donate anything he would appreciate any help you can offer in helping him reach his fundraising target. If you would like to donate just click the link below:- https://marathonmatch.everydayhero.com/uk/the-marathon-match-1
Health & Well-Being
Please see below a list of names, numbers and web addresses of organisations that offer services to help improve mental health and emotional wellbeing. You never have to be alone – there is always someone out there to speak to.
http://www.mindingyourhead.info
Minding Your Head has information on how to protect your mental and emotional wellbeing and the issues that can affect it, eg anxiety or depression.
www.helplinesnetworkni.com
About Helplines. Helplines Network NI is a membership led organisation consisting of over 25 different helplines operating across Northern Ireland.
www.niamhlouisefoundation.com
The Niamh Louise Foundation – Suicide Support Group 028 8775 3327
Niamh Louise Youth Street Collection Dungannon. Thank you to all those who volunteered & who donated to our street collection in Dungannon Square on Saturday.
www.lifelinehelpline.info
Lifeline 0808 808 8000
www.samaritans.org
Facing the Future has been developed by Samaritans and Cruse Bereavement Care to support people affected by suicide. 116 123
www.zestni.org
We as an organisation and as individuals will give supportive care to people suffering emotional pain and hurt. 028 7126 69999
www.aware–ni.org
AWARE Defeat Depression 0845 120 2961
Internet Safety
Following on from a successful presentation hosted by St Josephs Primary School, Galbally we would encourage as many parents to be aware of for your child’s Internet usage and Online Reputation. Further details available from the primary school.
Club Notes
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Thoughts & Prayers
Our thoughts and prayers are with any families in the area who are dealing with bereavement or illness in their family at this time.
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