Child Protection / Vetting
Anyone who is involved with the youth (Under 18) within our club are required to complete a Child Protection Course and be Vetted every 3 Years. This is of utmost importance and we could encourage as many as possible to avail of this opportunity on Thursday 28th February in our Committee Room. If you are interested in supporting one of our teams and coming on board to be a coach – please contact Paddy Corrigan (Youth Officer) as there are a number of teams who could use your support. Forms & more details are available upon request – please email pro.galballypearses.tyrone@gaa.ie to get these forms sent to you. More details to follow.
Foundation Level Training Course
There are spaces available on Saturday 9th March for anyone who wishes to partake in a Foundation Level Course. Please contact Anne Daly on Anne.daly.gda.tyrone@gaa.ie to reserve your space.
Membership 2019
We welcome back our existing members this year and would also encourage new members to come and be part of our club. Only paid up members for 2019 are eligible and insured to use club facilities and train/play for Galbally Pearses. Membership can be paid on Friday night in our club shop between 7.30pm and 8pm. (Please note Club Shop will be closed on Friday 1st March)
It is important that anyone who intends to play football for our club is registered- if you are not registered you will not be able to play, apply for Gaeltacht Grant or participate in the Scor!
Club na Piarsaigh
Subscriptions are now due for the 2019 year for anyone paying the lump sum 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 pro.galballypearses.tyrone@gaa.ie or download from our website: – www.galballygac.com
Membership Fees:
- Club an Phiarsaigh £240
(this includes Husband & Wife and any dependent children under 18- this can be paid in full at time of registration or a standing order for £20 to be set up)
- Single Adult £50
- Husband & Wife £80
- Student £20
- Over 65 £20
- Youth £10
Some things to note!!
- If you are a Club an Phiarsaigh member and pay by direct debit – you don’t have to do anything!! You and your husband/wife and children are already members!
- If you pay by Cheque / Cash and you haven’t paid already- then you need to come and pay your subscription for 2019. Then you and your husband/wife and children will be registered as members for 2019.
- If you pay Standard membership then you need to come and pay your membership for 2019! Prices above.
- Our club shop is opened on Friday nights between 7.30pm to 8pm! (Please note Club Shop will be closed on Friday 1st March
- Unless you are a registered member of Galbally Pearses for 2019 you will not be insured whilst participating in any of our activities.
- We would encourage as many members and users of our facilities to become Club an Phiarsaigh members for the investment of our Club going forward!
Annual St Patricks Day Big Breakfast
We are looking for musicians, singers, dancers, storytellers and anyone available to help out on the morning of our St Patricks Day Celebrations. If you are available and able to help please send us a message to our Facebook page or speak to any committee member.
U21 League
Our U21’s are back in action on Friday 1st March away to Eglish at 6.45pm. All Support Welcome.
Minor Boys
Training continues as per whatsapp group updates.
Minor Girls
Training continues as per whatsapp group updates. Next up is at home to Pomeroy Sunday 3rd March @ 12.30pm. All Support Welcome!
U14 Boys
Training continues as per whatsapp group updates.
U14 Girls
Training continues as per whatsapp group updates.
U10 Boys (Primary 5 & 6)
U10 Boys continues on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm -8.30pm in the hall. Don’t forget your mouth guard, boots & appropriate clothing.
U10 Girls (Primary 5 & 6)
Training to commence shortly. More details to follow.
U8 Boys (Primary 3 & 4)
U8 Gaelic football training continues on Sunday mornings from 11.30am – 12.30pm in Galbally Community Centre – main hall. This is for a further 2 weeks. Please ensure your child has proper indoor & outdoor footwear. Due to large numbers we will need as many parents to help out as possible please.
U8 Girls (Primary 3 & 4)
Training to commence shortly. More details to follow.
Pearse Og Programme
Our Pearse Og Programme for our Primary 1 & 2 (Boys & Girls) will begin on 22nd March to 12th April. If your child is not already registered please ensure they are before the Pearse Og Programme begins.
**Important Notice** – Dogs in Pearse Park
Unfortunately we have to reinforce the action of “No Dogs Allowed” within the grounds of Pearse Park. This is due to the health and safety of our players and members as we have received complaints of high levels dog fouling on our pitches & walking track. If you are on our grounds with a dog (on/off a lead please do not be offended when you are asked to leave).
Connect 4 Lotto
This week’s connect 4 lotto numbers were 2 – 14 – 13 – 3 with no jackpot winner. Our 5 lucky dip winners winning £20 were:- Tracey Jackson, Darragh Traynor, Margaret McCrory, Margaret Rafferty & Niall Corrigan. Our jackpot now stands at £3,300. Our next lotto draw takes place on Tuesday 5th March in the committee room at 9pm.
Do you support our club lotto? Have you a lotto seller that calls at your house to sell lotto? Would you like a lotto seller to call at your house to sell lotto so that you can support the club that supports you and your children or grandchildren? Would you consider accepting a club lotto book and selling 3-5 lotto tickets each week and having a committee member call weekly to collect your tickets? The club requires more lotto sellers so if you would be interested in helping the club out with this please contact any committee member.
Our Club – Your Club – One Club
Club Shop
Please note:- Club Shop will be closed on Friday 1st March.
Date for your Diaries
Sunday 17th March Annual St Patrick Day Celebrations
Monday 29th July – Thursday 1st August 2019 Tyrone GAA Summer Camp
Toilet Block / Ball Store Development
Work is progressing well on our new development. We hope to have this up and going in the next few weeks. This will be an added bonus to our existing facilities.
This could not have been possible without the extremely generous support of our member’s voluntary hours and through the support of the Mid Ulster Council Sports Capital Development Grant (Enhancement of Facilities – Building Toilets & Storage Room Award).
Thoughts & Prayers
The club would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the families of Regina Donaghy, Peter Kelly, Liam McDermott, Paul Loughran, Dalglish Hetherington, Kieran O’Donnell, Hughie Hetherington & Felix Nugent on their recent passing. The club would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to any families in the area who are dealing with bereavement or illness in their family at this time.
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 or subscribe through the link on our website www.galballygac.com.
Be sure to add pro.galballypearses.tyrone@gaa.ie to your safe list to make sure you receive your notes.
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