Congrats to ace hurler Tom on his wedding
All at the club would like to wish the legendary hurler that is Tom Cash and his bride Margaret Berry all the best in their new life as husband and wife. The happy coupled tied
the knot last Friday in front of family and friends.
Tom has been a one of a kind hurler since bursting onto the scene at juvenile ranks and has won honours all the way up to and including senior level during his stellar career.
Always the supreme stylist, he was and is an artist with a caman in his hands and gave many
happy hours spectating to our members, none more so than his late great Dad Gus (RIP).
Fifity Players All Set For Emmets Football Sevens
Tony Denver reminds us all that the Inaugural Bray Emmets internal football sevens
tournament for adult men kicks off this Thursday in Old Conna.
There are 50 players lined up for action already but the club would welcome even more.
So if you are interested, please contact us. (Des, Tony, Tom or Willie).
All games to be played on Thur 12th, Tues 17th, Thur 19th, Tues 24th with the finals on
Friday 27th January. A great way to introduce the new season while getting fit for the
outdoor stuff a bit down the road.
Death of Helen Benson
Members were saddened to hear of the passing of Helen Benson, grandmother of Luke and Adam Benson who have starred on our football teams for over 20 years and mother of
Niall, a great supporter of all things sporting in Bray.
Helen, who died peacefully on Thursday at her home in Thomondgate in Limerick, was the bellowed wife of Cyril, who predeceased her. She is survived by her daughters Kay and Helena and sons Niall, Carry, Michael, Stephen, Alan and Desmond as well as a large circle
of relations and friends.
Reposing at Thompsons Funeral Home, Thomas Street today Monday (9th January) from 4.30pm to 6pm. Funeral arriving at St. Munchin's Church, Clancy Strand tomorrow (10th January) for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery. Helen’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation.
Are You Ready To Join Our Operation Transformation Walks?
OK, the New Year is upon us and the big question is: Are you ready to get out for a walk a
few times a week as part of our involvement with Operation Transformation?
First the good news: the walks will be geared to your fitness levels so don’t feel overawed.
If for instance you haven’t done any walking or real exercise for a while, well join the club
as most of us are in the same boat.
Consequently we are having a beginner's level where we will walk a gentle few thousand
steps a night and see how we go from there.
For others who want a more advanced challenge, we will have a separate group who will go off for a brisker walk but again it won’t be more than members of the group want.
We are starting our walking groups this Monday night at 7pm but please arrive 10-15
minutes earlier to register so that we can start on the hour.
Our aim is to do the walks on Mondays and Fridays for the coming 10 weeks so it is a great way to get 2023 up and active for you.
The one thing you can be sure of is that you will be warmly welcomed at the clubhouse for registration and we look forward to seeing you all.
County Board Honours Our Jackie
This week our club gor the singular honour of seeing one of its most venerable members, Jackie Napier, being unanimously elected as president of Wicklow GAA.
The Bray man has been our representative at county board level for more than half a century and in that time has always battled hard for our causes at this level.
A passionate hurling man, Jackie has had the pleasure of seeing unparalleled success within our club with seven recent senior county titles and a once in a lifetime Leinster Intermediate title annexed only a matter of weeks ago.
Jackie Napier and his wife Josie outside their home
Jackie joins a stellar cast of great names previous honoured in the President position
including the late Peter Keogh as well as Bray Emmets’ men Aodh Ó Broin and Matt
Britton.
So congratulation Jack on your knighthood and remember folks when you meet him next,
you address him as Mr President from now on.
Back To Business
The club executive will hold its first meeting of ’23 next Wednesday at 7.30pm in the clubhouse.
This group has served the club well over the past number of years and this year faces advancing a number of exciting projects. We will keep you posted.
Garden County Awards Night
Wicklow County Board is holding its Garden County Awards Night on Saturday 4th March 2023 in The Arklow Bay Hotel.
After two years of not being able to hold our awards night some of our club members may
be interested in keeping this date free to enjoy the social gathering where a number of our
own members will be honoured.
