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And we're off...
The wait is over as our senior and intermediate hurlers begin their competitive season this weekend with home ties against Newmarket and Parteen respectively.
The boost of our Under 21 hurlers reaching the B Final has certainly commenced the 2017 season on the frontfoot, with the senior and intermediate hurlers bidding to maintain that early momentum this weekend.
With only three competitive outings until the opening round of the senior and intermediate championships, the league takes on even more importance this year. The seniors host neighbours Newmarket-on-Fergus on Sunday evening at 6.30pm on their return to the top tier of the Clare Cup before embarking on two away ties against O'Callaghan's Mills and Clooney-Quin as they zone in on a first round meeting with Sixmilebridge in the senior championship on the weekend of May 13/14th.
The intermediates meanwhile, after consolidating their Division 2 League status, welcome Parteen to Clarecastle tomorrow (Saturday) at 3pm ahead of away encounters with Inagh-Kilnamona and Smith O'Brien's in April.
With the intermediate championship reverting to a more dynamic knock-out system with a backdoor, identical to the senior version, Clarecastle will face 2015 Junior A champions Clonlara in their opening Intermediate Championship match in mid-May.
We wish both teams all the very best this weekend and urge supporters to come out for these important home ties. |
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Final awaits for superb Under 21's
Three victories in as many weekends have seen the Under 21 hurlers advance to the Under 21B Championship Final on Easter Weekend against either O'Callaghan's Mills or Scariff/Ogonnelloee
Click on the following link for the semi-final report
Clarecastle 1-15 Cratloe 1-07 |
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Fledgling Magpies return this Monday
All newcomers are welcome as training for Under 6, 8 and 10 boys and girls begins this Monday from 6.30-7.30pm for hurling, football, camogie and ladies football in our main fields.
Training will continue every Monday and Wednesday from 6.30-7.30pm until the end of summer.
See above for details of training in our main field which is in front of the main dressing rooms.
Please note that Under 6 boys and girls will training together this year in the main field at the nearest entrance.
Also Under 10 boys hurling training will begin on the hurling wall on Monday at 6.30pm so please bring runners instead of playing boots.
See next article below on membership rates and how to pay online. However, for the first two weeks, Club Membership Officer Lorraine McNamara will be on hand to take membership and issue stickers upstairs in the clubhouse on Mondays and Wednesdays and can accept card or cash payment.
For any additional information, please contact Eoin at 087 2960500. |
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Adult Membership deadline today
No, it's not an April Fools joke as with the adult hurling leagues commencing this weekend, the deadline for all adult playing membership is April 1st. So if you haven't already paid your annual dues, do so today!
Renewing your Clarecastle GAA, Camogie and Ladies Football Club membership has never been easier so we urge existing and new members to sign up ASAP.
You can pay your membership online by clicking on this link and paying through PayPal.
For players, there is a strict no-pay, no-play policy this year so it's imperative that membership is paid before your next training as last year's insurance expired on December 31st.
In addition, anyone that pays their membership will be subsequently presented with a GRMA leaflet with their membership number attached so that they can sign up for the GAA's Go Raith Maith Agat rewards programme.
Every GAA Member who registers for the GRMA programme will receive a personalised GAA Membership Card with their GAA membership number. Using the Card or membership number will enable GAA Members to benefit from partner discounts, special offers and earn points for going to games.
Paying your registration has never been easier so don't delay, sort it out today!
Membership Rates for 2017
OAP (Over 65) Rate - €20
Juvenile (Under 18) Membership - €40
Adult Student Membership - €40
Adult (Non Playing) Membership - €40
Adult (Playing) Membership - €70
Family Membership (includes all dependents up to age of 21) - €120
Dual Underage Membership (Camogie AND Ladies Football) - €60
Dual Adult Membership (Camogie AND Ladies Football) - €100
Dual Family Membership (Family membership that also includes all underage Camogie AND Ladies Football players) - €140 |
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Last chance to book vital heart check
With only limited places remaining for the historic Cardiac Screening Programme that is taking place in Clarecastle GAA on Saturday week, April 8th from 9.30am-5pm, book now to avoid disappointment in what could be a crucial lifesaving heart check.
With an alarming increase in Sudden Adult Death Sydrome in recent years that has seen up to 100 young people per year dying from SADS in Ireland, Clarecastle GAA are hosting this worthwhile check to our members in our ongoing aim of promoting a healthier lifestyle.
1 in 300 people may have a cardiac abnormality and not even know it so please avail of this unique service.
No matter what your perceived fitness or health is, this is an important and timely evaluation. In Italy, cardiac screening is mandatory for those involved in competitive sport for the past 25 years and they have reduced the incidents of SADS by 89%.
The clinic will be open from 9.30am-5pm, with each screening will take 20/25 minutes and includes a personal and family history questionnaire, a physical examination with a medical doctor, a 12 lead electrocardiogram and a cardiologists report.
Bookings can be made by clicking the following link Clarecastle Cardiac Screening
Members can use Credit or Debit cards to book an appointment. Anyone with LAYA is FREE but must make a booking too. Everyone else must pay the €65 fee which is tax deductible. Anyone with other health insurance may be able to claim a percentage back at the end of the year.
Please spread the word and with limited time slots, book early to avoid disappointment. |
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Magpies' Inter-County update
Clare and Kerry both have survival on their minds this weekend as they bid to secure their National League Division 1 statuses.
Despite Bobby Duggan coming on as a late sub and scoring a point with his first touch, Clare suffered a 2-21 to 1-22 reverse to Waterford last Sunday which pits them in a winner-takes-all relegation clash with Dublin back in Cusack Park this Sunday at 4pm.
The previous evening, Patrick Kelly's Kerry face a similar predicament in Division 1B as they travel to Portlaoise to take on hosts Laois at 7pm.
Both Clare and Kerry have recorded victories over their weekend's opponents in this year's league campaign but in a one-off game, expect plenty of drama before the demotion candidates are confirmed.
Also best wishes to Lee Brack, Eoghan Wallace and the Clare minor hurlers who face Waterford in the quarter-final of the Munster Minor Championship in Cusack Park next Wednesday at 7pm.
The Clare minor camogie squad, with Hannah Dinan amongst their panel, suffered their first defeat in the All-Ireland A Championship last Sunday with a minimum defeat to hosts Kilkenny by 2-12 to 2-11 but can still cement their place in the last four tomorrow (Saturday) when facing Wexford in their final group outing in Gurteen at 1.30pm. |
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Fine-tune your camogie skills over the Easter holidays
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Online E-Vetting
With the eagerly awaited start of underage activities on Monday, Clarecastle GAA Children’s Officer James McMahon is reminding all coaches that Garda vetting is now a mandatory requirement under the Children & Vulnerable Persons Acts 2012 – 2016.
Clarecastle GAA commenced this good practice in 2009 but in 2017 it is a criminal offence to permit any person to coach, manage or train underage teams or adult teams that contain any player under 18 unless they have first obtained a vetting disclosure from the National Vetting Bureau.
A user friendly online or E-Vetting system can be accessed by clicking on the following link
When you complete the GAA on-line E-Vetting Application Form, the information is forwarded to the National Vetting Bureau by the GAA and you will receive an on-line NVB Vetting Form to complete. The details entered will be emailed back to you and the Clarecastle Club Secretary will receive an email that you have applied. The NVB will issue you with the NVB Vetting Application form to the email address you provided.
Completing this form is a confidential matter between you and the NVB. All sections of the form including current and previous addresses, email address and contact telephone numbers, information on convictions and prosecutions (if any), plus other information will be required when completing the form. Once all sections of the form have been answered you submit your application.
You will be contacted by the GAA informing you of the outcome of the vetting application and Clarecastle Club Secretary will be notified when the vetting process has been completed.
Garda vetting can only be done online and Clarecastle GAA Childrens Officers James and Toni will be on site on Monday to assist any coach who needs to apply or reapply if vetted prior to 2012.
To assist they will need your name, address, date of birth, email address and proof of identity on Monday evening.
Any further questions/queries to James McMahon (GAA Childrens Officer) jmcmahonclarecastle@gmail.com
Toni O'Dwyer (Camogie/Ladies Football Childrens Officer) tod48@eircom.net
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Munster U15A Final for Magpie quartet
Nenagh will be the venue for St Flannan's Munster Under 15A Hurling Championship decider against Thurles CBS on Wednesday at 1.30pm after the Ennis college edged a gritty semi-final against Árdscoil Ris by 1-14 to 2-09 in Sixmilebridge last Wednesday.
Having brushed off CBC Cork by 5-23 to 0-00 in the quarter-final, this was a much more stern evaluation for Brendan Bugler's side with the Limerick school taking the whip hand in the opening period backed by the conditions, only for Flannan's to take over in a strong second half display.
Cian Broderick, Conor Halpin and Cian Galvin all started for St Flannan's while Evan Dolan was amongst the subs, with wing-forward Galvin (pictured above) firing 11 points to guide his side over the line.
Well done Magpies and best of luck in the final! |
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Club Shop times for coming week
Please note the opening hours for The Magpies Nest Club Shop this week:
Today (Friday) - 5.30-6.15pm
Wednesday - 5.30-6.30pm (due to Clare minor match)
Friday, April 7th - 5-6pm (due to Under 14 match)
There is a special offer for our underage players (5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12), with a crested half-zip training top, crested t-shirt, shorts and socks for only €50. |
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Monster Bingo returns
With a guaranteed €5,000 cash pay-out, Monster Bingo returns to Treacy's West County Hotel next Saturday, April 8th.
Doors and Bar open at 7.30pm, with the bingo set to start at 8.30pm so make sure to spread the word and come along for a great social night! |
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Lotto Jackpot of €3,600
With no winner of last Friday's jackpot, Clarecastle Community Lotto is up to €3,600 for this evening's draw, with a new online option meaning that you will never have to miss a draw ever again, with a yearly subscription now available for €100.
All you have to do is click on this link fill in the form and pay through PayPal to ensure that you are in the hat for every draw over the next 12 months.
To view last Friday's numbers and results, click here |
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€30,000 worth of prizes on offer
Tickets are now on sale for this year's County Board draw which is a fundraising effort for underage games development in the county.
Three monthly draws will take place in July, August and September, totalling 51 prizes with a numerical value of over €30,000.
Tickets are €60 and can be purchased from any member of the club executive or in the Club Shop which is open this evening (Friday) from 5.30-6.15pm and next Wednesday from 5.30-6.30pm. |
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Mixed results from hectic ladies football weekend
It was a busy weekend for our ladies footballers with four competitive ties at Under 12, 14, 16 and adult levels. The Under 16's began their Division 2 Championship on Friday at home to Miltown and despite performing well for the majority with goals from Emma O'Donoghue and Aoibhin Donnelly, the visitors eventually pulled away in the final quarter.
On Saturday, the Under 12's (pictured above) were agonisingly edged out by a point against Clooney-Quin at 3-4 to 3-3 with Brooke McInerney (2) and Roisin Halpin grabbing the goals while the following day, a 17 goal thriller was also shaded by Miltown at Under 14 level.
Then on Monday, Clarecastle's adult side got their 2017 season off to the perfect start with a 4-07 to 1-13 victory over the Banner in the Division 4 League thanks to goal from Alex Potter, Mary Kate Moloney, Chloe Devitt and Isabel Scanlon. |
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Coaching Corner - For the week that's in it with our underage teams back on our fields!
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Fixtures/Results Round Up
Results
Friday, March 24th
Ladies Football - Under 16 Division 2 Championship Round 1
Miltown 10-11 Clarecastle 3-08
Saturday, March 25th
Football - Under 16 Division 1 Championship Round 2
Éire Óg v Clarecastle (Postponed, no referee)
Ladies Football - Under 12C League Round 1
Clooney-Quin 3-4 Clarecastle 3-3
Hurling - Under 21B Championship Semi-Final
Clarecastle 1-15 Cratloe 1-07
Sunday, March 26th
Ladies Football - Under 14B Championship Round 1
Miltown 10-11 Clarecastle 7-08
Monday, March 27th
Ladies Football - Division 4 League Round 1
Clarecastle 4-07 Banner 1-13
Fixtures
Friday, March 31st
Hurling - Under 14A Championship Round 1
Clarecastle a bye
Saturday, April 1st
Hurling - Division 2 League Round 1
Clarecastle v Parteen @ Clarecastle, 3pm (Neil O'Brien, O'Callaghan's Mills)
Sunday, April 2nd
Hurling - Clare Cup Division 1A Round 1
Clarecastle v Newmarket-on-Fergus @ Clarecastle, 6.30pm (Ambrose Heagney, Corofin)
Monday, April 3rd
Football - Under 16 Division 1 Championship Round 3
Clarecastle v Ennistymon @ Clarecastle, 6.30pm
Tuesday, April 3rd
Ladies Football - Under 16 Division 2 Championship Round 3
Clarecastle v Shannon Gaels @ Clarecastle, 7pm
Wednesday, April 5th
Camogie - Under 14B Championship Round 1
Clarecastle v Feakle/Killanena @ Clarecastle, 6.30pm
Friday, April 7th
Hurling - Under 14A Championship Round 2
Ballyea v Clarecastle @ Ballyea, 6.15pm
Sunday, April 9th
Football - Division 6 League Round 2
Kilmihil v Clarecastle @ Kilmihil
Monday, April 10th
Football - Under 16 Division 1 Championship Round 4
Clarecastle v Corofin @ Clarecastle
Fixtures to be confirmed
Camogie - Under 21A Championship Preliminary Round
Clarecastle/Ballyea v Feakle/Killanena @ Clarecastle
Football - Under 16 Division 1 Championship Round 2
Éire Óg v Clarecastle @ Éire Óg
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