The 62nd AGM of Naomh Fionnbarra G.F.C. and St. Anne's Camogie Club was held in Dillonstown School on Monday 2nd December at 8.00pm. The meeting was a one Club AGM for the men, ladies, juveniles and St. Anne's camogie club and was well attended from all sectors of the club. Colm Markey the outgoing Chairman thanked all those who helped the club throughout the year in all aspects of the club including players, supporters, mentors, committee members and anyone who volunteered their time towards club activity. He also thanked anyone who provided sponsorship to the club over the course of the year including main club sponsors Oxigen Environmental and O'Neills Bakery and other businesses who have sponsored pitch signage. Thomas McQuillan and Nicola Connor gave detailed secretary and treasurer reports. The Juvenile report read by Chairman Martin Byrne highlighted a great year for the club while Peter Callan and Joe O'Reilly provided updates in relation to Finance & Development. The ladies Chairperson, Marie Doyle, read a comprehensive report on the ladies club. Una Carragher gave a detailed report of St. Anne's year. Larry Kelly, Childrens Officer detailed the the matters dealt with during the year. Items such as Club Membership, Fundraising, Adult & Juvenile Football, Finances and Club Development were discussed.The 2019 year was mixed year both on and off the field. 

 

The Intermediate team did not fare too well as they were relegated from the Intermediate Championship and just about stayed in Division 2 . The adult men's teams will play in the Junior Championship, in the Division 2 League, in the Paddy Sheelan Cup and in the Division 5 League in 2020. Well done to William Woods and Hugh Osborne who were part of the Louth Senior panel. Thanks to team manager Ciaran Conlon, selectors David Woods and Mark Devlin, team physios Eoghan O'Neill and Sean McDonnell, kit man Gerry Sheridan, Angela O'Neill who looks after the laundry, those who acted as gatemen, umpires, linesmen, all members of the Senior Committee who worked hard during the year and all supporters of the Club.

 

The juvenile section of the club catered for age groups from U-7 to U-18. Every Thursday evening throughout the year John Markey Park in Ballygassan was full of young players practising their gaelic football skills. 2019 was quite a progressive year as all players developed their potential further. There is great potential amongst many of the players within juvenile section and hopefully they can progress in the coming years to the senior ranks. Thanks to club Chairman Seamus Cosgrove, secretary Corinne Bell, all of the Committee and all juvenile mentors for their hard work during the year.

 

The Juvenile Committee for 2020 is as follows:

 

Chairperman: Seamus Cosgrove

Vice Chairperson: Sudan Doyle

Secretary: Kate Hand

Assistant Secretary: Karen Clarke

Treasurer: David Keane

Children's Officer: Larry Kelly

 

The Ladies team, proudly sponsored by O'Neills Bakery, had a very successful year as they competed in the Division 2 League and Intermediate Championship. The team did very well in the league and reached the Division 2 semi final only to be beaten by Roche Emmets. The girls had a great championship campaign and reached their first ever Intermediate Final. On the day they were unlucky to be beaten by St. Patrick's.  

 

The club had 2 panelists on the Louth Ladies All Ireland Junior winning team including Deirbhle Osborne & Leanne Sharkey. Katie McArdle was on the Louth U18 panel that won the Leinster Championship and Sophie Turley was on the Louth U16 panel that won the All Ireland. The ladies thanked their management team from last years, Alan McMahon, Stuart Reynolds and Andrew Rogers for their professionalism and commitment.

 

The Ladies Committee for 2020 is as follows:

Chairperson: Marie Doyle

Vice Chairperson: Shauna Markey

Secretary: Ellen Butterly

Vice Secretary: Niamh Devlin

Treasurer: Ann Marie Breen

Assistant Treasurer: Marie McLoughlin

Registrar: Leanne Sharkey

PRO: Heather Rogers

Fundraising Officer: Amy Grant

 

Management team for 2020: Alan McMahon & Stuart Reynolds.  

 

Colm McCullough represented the club as a referee for the fifth year and did a great job.

 

The club would also like to congratulate all of our playing members who represented Louth with pride at county level in various age groups from juvenile to the Senior team.

 

St. Annes camogie club made great progress this year especially at under age levels where the strength of the young girls coming through should really boost the senior panel for 2020. The club also entered the Senior League and Championship after a 1 year absence.

 

The St. Anne's Committee for 2020 is as follows:

 

Chairman: John Duffy

Secretary: Helen Traynor

Treasurer: Anne Harrington

PRO: Ailbhe Rogers

Children's Officer: Zoe Rogers

 

Off the field significant milestones were reached with the second phase of development of the new training field at John Markey Park as the field became available for use mid way during 2019. Ongoing maintenance work during the year has resolved a few teething problems and the new pitch is now in good shape. Further development is planned for the future.

 

The "Club Barrs 2018-2020" membership scheme and the pitch side advertising continued. The club's main fundraiser last year was the Lip Sync event which took place at the City North Hotel. It was a very successful fundraiser and was a great nights entertainment for all who attended.

 

The club are especially grateful to Peter Callan for his continuous care taking of the field and facilities. No job is too big or too small. The club give special thanks to the Fundraising & Development Committees as the club facilities are vastly improved and the club is debt free and in a good financial position.

 

Thanks must also go all volunteers, Lotto collectors, sponsors, donors and any other benefactors who have helped us throughout the year in these areas. Thanks to Greenblades for cutting the grass on the pitch and to the Tús scheme workers who have helped out during the year.

 

For the upcoming 2020 year the following Club Executive Committee was elected:

 

Club Pesident: Tom Connor

Honorary Presidents: Oliver Morgan, Andy Callaghan, Pat Hand, Jimmy Hand, Mary Connor

Chairman: Colm Markey

Vice Chairman: TBC

Secretary: Thomas McQuillan

Assistant Secretary: TBC

Treasurer: Nicola Connor

Assistant Treasurer: Anne Marie Breen

PRO: Nicholas Butterly

County Board Delegate: Thomas McQuillan

Childrens Officer: Larry Kelly

Health & Wellbeing Officer: TBC

Club Registrar: Martin McCreesh

Insurance Officer: Thomas McQuillan

Coaching Officer: Martin Byrne

H & S Officer: TBC

Language & Cultural Officer: Ailbhe Rogers

Adult Committee Reps: Peter Callan & Martin McQuillan

Juvenile Reps: Seamus Cosgrove, Aidan Doyle & Kate Hand

Ladies Reps: Marie Doyle & Shauna Markey

St. Anne's Reps: Una Carragher & John Duffy

 

Intermediate Team Management: Brendan Healy and Alaric Costigan with selectors to be confirmed

 

Membership rates for 2020 are as follows:

Adult (player) - €80

Adult (non playing) - €50

Student (3rd level/apprentice) - €50

Juvenile - €45

Social - €30

Family - €140

 

The whole club would like to express our sincere condolences to the families of those who died in the parish or who were connected to the club in any way throughout the past year.  All deceased members and friends of Naomh Fionnbarra G.F.C. and St. Anne's Camogie Club were remembered at our anniversary mass on Sunday 8th December at 10am in St. Colmcilles Church, Togher. May they Rest in Peace.

 

The club are hoping to build on the significant progress made in 2019 and are looking forward to a successful 2020 both on and off the field.

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