Mount Sion Gaa Club Notes
Club AGM
Today (Sunday) saw a well attended AGM for 2013 held in the centre , Senior manager Anthony Kirwan said a few words thanking everyone for their effort and commitment this year in what was a challenging season for both Senior and Intermediate teams and hopefully that we can go on and compete for more honours in 2014.
Juvenile chairman Michael Flanagan thanked his predecessor Peter Walsh for the huge work he’s done over the past ten years and the results are being seen with many of our young hurlers having come up through the ranks now playing senior .
Life President Dickie Roche said he was honoured to be following his late friends Frankie Walsh and Pat Fanning in the role and he was available to help in any way he can.
Gary Cunningham paid special tribute to Seamie as he steps down from his secretary’s position and wished him well in his new role in the Eastern Board.
Chairman Peter Walsh thanked all his fellow committee members for all the help they gave him in his first year in the role , he paid special tribute to Sean O Dwyer for all the work he has done over the years as he steps down from the committee. He stressed the importance of coaches working hard with the juveniles and getting the work done at that level and in time the results will come , he praised the positivity of our Senior Hurlers and challenged every member of the club to do their best to bring the club to the next level , to finish he thanked everyone for their effort this year and looked forward to a good 2014.
Following on was the nomination of Club Officers and the Executive
As there was only one nominee for each role the following were ratified,
Chairman Peter Walsh
Vice Chairman Kevin Ryan
Secretary Owen Sauvage
Treasurer Tom Power
Registrar Paul Fanning
Insurance Officer Nicky Mackey
P.R.O. Ciaran Sheridan
Development Officer Anthony Kirwan
Fundraising Director Josie Evans
Entertainments Officer Tina Gleeson
Ladies Committee Tina Gleeson
Committee Roy McGrath Michael Flanagan Phil Fanning Brian Flannery Seamie Cleere
Anthony Kirwan and his team were returned as Senior team management
Junior Hurling Jamie O Meara
U/21 Hurling Ken McGrath
Minor Hurling Eoin Fanning
Intermediate Football John Walsh
Senior Captain Michael Gaffney
Senior Vice-Captain Eoin McGrath
U/21 Captain Stephen O’Neill
U/21 Vice-Captain Shane Forristal
Patrick Bowe had a motion approved that we introduce a Junior Hurler of the Year , Intermediate Hurler of the Year and a Footballer of the Year award .
Adult Player of the Year Eoin McGrath
Young Player of the Year Austin Gleeson
A special presentation was made to Austin Gleeson and Sean Power for their achievement as part of the team who won the Minor All Ireland this year .
The meeting concluded with a rendition of Amhran Na BhFáinn led by Sean O Dwyer .
Christmas Raffle
The following are our prizes.
1). 2 Tickets to the All Ireland Hurling Final plus €300 spending money.
2). 2 Tickets to Munster v Edinburgh, Thomond Park on 17th – 19th January plus €200 spending money.
3). 2 Tickets to Tramore Race Meeting, New Years Day plus €100 spending money.
Awards Night
Its the turn of our 13 to 16 year olds Juvenile section of the club to have their awards night this Monday the 9th of December at 7pm , it’d be great to see a good turnout for this hard working group of lads .
Last Man Standing
Only three left in the Last Man Standing!!! Check out the table on the website to see who’s in line for an early Christmas bonus !
Deise Draw
This years Deise Draw has concluded The club executive wishes to extend its sincere thanks to all those who have supported the draw over the last year. 70% of the money goes directly to the club. Our normal internal draw will take place on Sunday 22nd December. Hope to see all our Deise Drawers there!
Fixtures
All fixtures for the year have now being played. We will put up the 2014 fixtures on the club calender once they become available.
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