Club Notes Week Ending 01st October 2023
Mens News:
Our Senior men await fixture details for their championship Quarter final. Details TBC
Our Juniors will take on Tuam Stars in the Junior semi-final. Details TBC
Thanks to Glynns Fruit and Veg for their ongoing support of the Mens Senior club.
Fixtures are all subject to change/cancellation at short notice so please keep an eye on the website or social media also.
Keep up to date with all of our men’s fixtures and results here: https://bit.ly/CGAAFR
Ladies News:
Well done to the senior ladies who qualified for the county final with a win over Corofin this evening in Knockdoemore. Hard luck to the Junior ladies who lost out to Caherlistrane in their final round robin game and will be away to Ml Breathnach in the relegation final.
Thanks to The Claregalway Hotel for their ongoing support of the Ladies Senior club.
Fixtures and results can be found on our Facebook page.
Minors:
Congratulations to our Minor A team on a hard-fought victory by one point after extra time against an excellent Oranmore Maree team in the county semi-final.
The sides were level 5-5 at half time and with time almost up we trailed by 4 points. A late free from D. Fitzmaurice and a goal from C. Feeney forced extra time.
We showed tremendous character and won by a point!
Final score Oranmore Maree 0-13 Claregalway 1-11. Preparations now begin for a county final against Tuam Stars in 2 weeks’ time!
This will be our third meeting this year.
We won their group game, with the Stars winning the North Board final.
Played: 2
Claregalway wins: 1
Tuam Stars wins: 1
– 2023 Minor ‘A’ North Board group stage
Claregalway 0-09 Tuam Stars 1-03
– 2023 Minor ‘A’ North Board final
Tuam Stars 0-16 Claregalway 2-08
Well done again to all the lads and their mentors!
Full fixture details to follow!
Supervalu Schools Competition:
On the evening of Wednesday, October 11th, we are gearing up for the exciting conclusion of the Claregalway GAA National Schools competition. The atmosphere promises to be a blend of camaraderie and fierce competition.
For the second consecutive year, we are extremely grateful for the continued support of Hughes Supervalu and Flynns Supervalu. We’d also like to extend our appreciation to Treat Café for generously providing tea and coffee during the event.
Last year, the final evening drew a massive crowd of parents, relations and friends to witness the talents of the players representing each of the seven participating schools: Claregalway National School, Claregalway Educate Together, Carnmore National School, Lackagh National School, Bawnmore National School, Cregmore National School, and Coolarne National School.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the boys’ and girls’ teams from these schools for their enthusiastic participation. We eagerly anticipate an outstanding evening of football on the 11th. Throw in times TBC but will be Circa 17:15 for the boys games and 18:15 for the girls.
In the event of poor weather on the 11th, please pencil in Thursday the 12th as backup. Please keep an eye on our social media for update.
As we are expecting a large crowd, we would ask that people carpool where possible.
Grant:
We wish to acknowledge a grant from the 2020 Sports Capital and equipment programme via the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.
This grant totalling €17,500 was used for grass cutting equipment.
Thanks to Tony Clarke for driving this grant application, the club members are grateful for your extensive work on grant applications and other club business over the years.
Claregalway GAA Business Sponsorship Package:
If you own or are involved with a business that would like to support the club, please have a read about our new initiative on our site – we’ve had almost fifty businesses sign up to support the club so far – please consider joining them:
Online Lotto Draw:
The top prize next Monday is €11,200 with three lucky dips of €50 each also up for grabs.
Play online before 19:00 on the Monday of the draw.
Play at https://bit.ly/carnmoreclaregalway or search for Claregalway Carnmore online to be in with a chance of winning the jackpot or a lucky dip! 3 lines in one draw for five euro or entry into multiple advance draws at reduced rates.
Win a dream holiday:
Claregalway GAA Club are giving you the opportunity to win a magnificent prize worth €20,000.
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It’s a mouth-watering prize and it could be you.
Tickets are €25 or 3 for €60.
For more see: https://www.winadreamholiday.ie/
Club Shop:
Umbrellas, coffee cups and bags are available in Hughes Supervalu.
The club shop is available 24/7/365 here:
https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/claregalway-gaa.html
