Club na Piarsaigh
Subscriptions are now due for the 2017 year for anyone paying annually. If you wish to join our scheme this covers your membership for the year. If you require further information please contact any committee member or email galballypearsespro@hotmail.com for an information pack or download from our website: www.galballygac.com
Club Shop
Our Club Shop will be open on Friday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.
Vetting
We would encourage all our members who are actively involved in our club to complete the Access NI Vetting Form.
Club Wear
As our season is underway for most of our teams it is important that our players represent our club with pride. We ask that every player comes ready for each match with the correct gear:
Galbally Jersey (U8/10’s only), Galbally White Crested Shorts, Galbally Blue Club Socks, Gloves (if required), appropriate outerwear. These are available to purchase in our club shop on Friday nights (between 7.30pm & 8.30pm) and during Senior Men matches.
Pitch Maintenance
We are undergoing substantial maintenance on our pitches at the moment. We have closed Pairc na nOg (Juvenile Pitch) until further notice.
Safety Notice
Can we please ask that everyone respect safety measures that are in place around Pearse Park? Please do not remove the bollards that are in place beside the turnstiles. These are only to be removed for emergencies or by committee / coaches to access the grounds. Due to the high volume of traffic using our grounds we ask all users of our pitches and walking track to use all car parks available and not to park & block gate ways & bollards. This is for the safety of all our members.
Martin McCaughey Tournament – Saturday 27th May 2017
On Saturday we will host our 11th Annual Martin McCaughey Tournament in Pearse Park. This tournament kicks off the U12 season for 2017. This year we welcome clubs from Errigal Ciaran, Donaghmore, Loughmacrory, Killeeshil, Loup, Dromore, Dungannon, Pomeroy, Fintona, Derrylaughan, Dungiven, Eglish & Carrickmore. Anyone available to help can they please make themselves known to any committee member.
Tyrone V Derry
Anyone who has ordered tickets for the Ulster football championship match on Sunday 28th May between Derry & Tyrone – tickets are to be collected on Friday 26th May in the Club Shop between 7.30pm & 8.30pm sharp. No exceptions.
Senior Men
ACL Division 1 Results:
Reserves: Final Score: – Urney 1-13 Galbally 1-12
Seniors: Final Score: – Urney 0-09 Galbally 2-13
Reserves & Seniors are home to Clonoe on Sunday 4th June at 2.15pm & 3.45pm respectively.
Senior Ladies
Hard luck to our Senior Ladies on a narrow defeat by Donaghmore in Pearse Park on Monday evening. Final Score: – Galbally 4-09 Donaghmore 1-19. Next up is away to Omagh on Sunday 3rd June at 7pm.
Minor Boys
After a short break our Minor Boys will be back out in action on Tuesday 30th May @ 7.30pm away to Eglish. All support welcome.
Minor Girls
Our Minor Girls have their Championship Semi-Final on Saturday 27th May at 4pm at home to Badoney (after the Martin McCaughey Tournament). All support welcome.
U14 Boys
Our U14 Boys are away to Cookstown on Wednesday 24th May @ 7.30pm. All support welcome. Next week our U14 Boys will be at home to Moy on Wednesday 31st May at 7.30pm.
U14 Girls
Hard luck to our U14 Girls on Monday night in Moortown. Final Score: – Moortown 4-07 Galbally 4-02. Focus is now on Thursday (25th May) when our U14 girls take on Coalisland in the preliminary round of the championship in Pearse Park at 7pm
U12 Boys (Primary 7 & 1st Year)
Training continues on Tuesdays from 7pm – 8pm.
U12 Girls (Primary 7 & 1st Year up to 31st December)
There will be no U12 girls training this week due to the U14 girl’s championship. Training will resume next Thursday night.
U10 Boys (Primary 5 & 6)
Our U10 boys have a friendly with Donaghmore on Thursday (25th May) evening in the grounds of St Joseph’s Grammar School, Donaghmore. All players to come dressed in Galbally Kit and meet in the Donaghmore Chapel Car Park on the Castlecaulfield Road for 6.45 sharp. Dates of upcoming Blitzes (venues confirmed closer to time): Sat 17th June / Sat 8th July / Sat 29th July / Sat 19th August / Sat 9th Sept / Sat 23rd Sept / Sat 14th Oct / Sat 28th Oct
U10 Girls (Primary 5 & 6)
Training continues on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8pm. Dates of upcoming blitzes (venues confirmed closer to time):- Sat 3rd June / Sat 17th June / Sat 1st July / Sat 22nd July / Sat 12th Aug / Sat 2nd Sept / Sat 23rd Sept / Sat 7th Oct.
U8 Boys (Primary 3 & 4)
Training will be in Wednesday night as normal from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Dates of upcoming Blitzes (venues confirmed closer to time):- Sat 10th June / Sat 24th June / Sat 22nd July / Sat 12th August / Sat 26th August / Sat 16th Sept / Sat 30th Sept / Sat 21st Oct / Sat 4th Nov.
U8 Girls (Primary 3 & 4)
Training has been changed to Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8pm. Dates of upcoming blitzes (venues confirmed closer to time): – Sat 3rd June / Sat 17th June / Sat 1st July / Sat 22nd July / Sat 12th Aug / Sat 2nd Sept / Sat 23rd Sept / Sat 7th Oct.
U6 Girls & Boys (Primary 1 & 2)
Training continues on Thursday nights from 7pm to 7.45pm. Any U6’s attending MUST have a parent accompanying them to training. We would encourage as many parents to lend a helping hand even if it’s to accompany for the toilet runs.
Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others
Training continues on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. We would encourage any ladies who are not registered as playing members of our club to come out whether you have played football before or not. This is a great way to meet other people and get fit at the same time. No experience of playing football is required. This is fun for all.
For everyone’s safety, can all parents ensure that their child is collected from the gate at the training fields? Gum shields must be worn by all players when training. All clothing is to be clearly marked with your child’s name.
Club Lotto
This week’s numbers (Tuesday 23rd May) were: – 16, 11, 14 & 6. No Jackpot Winner. Our 5 lucky dip winners winning £20 each were: Sharon McKeown, Gareth Rafferty, Shela McMahon, Kevin Kelly & Jake Allen. Next week’s jackpot returns to £3000. Next Draw takes place on Tuesday 30th May 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.
Field Signs
We are very privileged to have so many people & business that support our club by various means and this includes field signs located around our main pitch in Pearse Park. For some people these are due for renewal and if you haven’t already got your space please contact any committee member to get one organised.
Special Mentions
Good Luck to all our members who will be sitting exams over the next few weeks. Hopefully all your hard work and effort will be rewarded. Congratulations to Niamh Rafferty who captained the Tyrone Ladies U14 team to an Ulster U14 Title with Tyrone on Saturday. A great honour to play for your county but as Captain is a great achievement. Good luck to Conor Quinn & Cormaic Donnelly and the Tyrone Minors & Seniors who take on Derry on Sunday in Celtic Park. On Sunday 28th May, the Kane family & friends will be completing the Cancer Research 10 mile Race for Life in memory of Mary Kane. If you can donate please do so on the link below: – https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/amies-fundraising-page-22. Good Luck to a number of our Path of the Pearses cyclists who will be completing the Mizen to Malin Head route in order to raise valuable funds for Pieta House. If you would like to donate please do so on any of the pages within the link below: – https://www.facebook.com/mizenmalin2017/?hc_ref=SEARCH
Gaeltacht Grant Applications
Any of our club members who wish to avail of a sponsorship for a Gaeltacht Grant through our club can they please complete and return the form to the Club Secretary Gareth Rafferty before Friday 16th June. The form is on the website in the downloads section.
Tyrone GAA – Summer Camp Coaching Vacancies
Tyrone’s 2017 Summer Camps are just around the corner. The camps will commence on Monday 3rd July and will run for eight consecutive weeks. The summer of 2017 will see us run 53 camps around the County. We require a large number of quality coaches, football, hurling and handball to make our summer camps a success. All coaches who have completed their foundation level coaching award and are actively coaching within their Club are eligible to work at the summer camps. If you are interested in some worthwhile and well organised summer work close to home, then we’d like to hear from you.
Interested?
There will be a training/information session for all those interested in working at the Summer Camps in the Tyrone GAA Centre, Garvaghey on Wednesday 21st June at 6:30pm. Only those in attendance will be considered for summer camp coaching. All coaches are requested to bring suitable gear for going outdoors. The session will include a short refresher course on the GAA code of ethics, focusing on the ‘Duty of Care’ in relation to children attending the Tyrone summer camps and a practical session on how to best coach children at the camps. All coaches must be Access NI vetted through Tyrone GAA, the deadline for completing the vetting process is Friday 2nd June. Anyone who needs to be vetted is requested to contact Anne at the details below. To obtain further information regarding the coaching vacancies please contact Anne on anne.daly.gda.tyrone@gaa.ie or 028 8556 7723
Summer Camps 2017
Application forms are downloadable & are preferred on-line (links below) or can be made by post.
Tyrone GAA Camp
Date: Monday 31st July – Thursday 3rd August: Venue: Pearse Park, Galbally Times: 10am- 1.00pm Ages: 5-14
Link: http://tyronegaacentre.com/events/week-five-galbally-31st-july-3rd-august-july/
Kellogg’s Multi-Sport Cul Camp
Date: Monday 21st August – Thursday 24th August Venue: Pearse Park, Galbally Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm Ages: 6-13
Link: http://tyronegaacentre.com/events/week-eight-galbally-multi-sports-kelloggs-camp-21st-24th-august/
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
Issues have been raised recently in relation to Internet Usage in our community. We would encourage as many parents to be aware of for your child’s Internet usage and Online Reputation.
Club Notes
If you or anyone in your family isn’t receiving our club notes by email and would like to be added to our mailing list, subscribe through the link on our website www.galballygac.com
Thoughts & Prayers
The club would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Alannagh Kane. May she Rest in Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with any families in the area who are dealing with bereavement or illness in their family at this time.
Club Communication
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