Damian McKeon RIP:

 

It was with great sadness that club learned of the sad passing of former Senior footballer Damian McKeon. Edenderry GAA club wish to extend their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Damian McKeon, Blundell Wood, Edenderry. Damian represented Offaly in the 1989 all Ireland minor football final, lining out at half forward. He played senior football with Edenderry & coached many of the underage teams over the last few years.

He was 47 years old.

Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam

 

U8 v Maynooth:

 

Our U8 footballers got a great surprise when they traveled to Maynooth on Saturday morning when they got to meet Sam Maguire! It was a great occasion and the players all got their picture taken with the most famous cup in Ireland

 

Adult football leagues:

 

The Division one and Division three football leagues will commence this weekend with our senior team scheduled to face Rhode on Friday night at 8pm. On Saturday evening, our second team will face St Brigid's of Croghan in Edenderry at 6pm.

 

U15 league:

 

Edenderry U15's travel to Ferbane on Wednesday night in the 3rd round of the football league.

 

Bingo:

 

4, 12, 17, 27, - 6

 

There was no winner of the Lotto jackpot at this weeks draw so next week's jackpot will be €3,200.

Four players matched 3 numbers and won €50 each. They were

Robbie Glennon c/o club 300
Pat McBride c/o club 300
Aoibhinn Burke c/o Joan Burke
Finbar Mooney c/o Ellie Mooney

 

80's night coming!:

 

On June 14th Edenderry GAA will host an 80's night!! Who doesn't love 80's music? Many will argue it's the greatest decade of music ever and on June 14th we will host an 80's tribute band in the clubhouse.

80's dress attire is entirely optional but we're sure there'll be plenty of folks combing through their wardrobes for their ripped tights, leather jackets, shoulder pads and power suits! Although it may be too hot for the leg warmers.....

More details to follow in the coming weeks....

 

Live concert – April 12th

 

If you lived through the show band era then Edenderry GAA clubhouse is the place to be on April 12th 2019. One of Ireland’s best known entertainers Pascal Brennan will be live in concert along with his 3 piece band as he presents his ‘Tribute to Joe Dolan’. Pascal has played some of the biggest venues in Ireland including the INEC in Killarney and this event promises to be one of if not the biggest night of the year in the town of Edenderry. Tickets are now on sale for just €10 and available for collection at the Bingo every Sunday night or by contacting Angela Delaney (086-6061717) or David Farrell (086-8668646). Alternatively, you can pay at the door on the night.

 

The men of '82:

 

On July 6th Edenderry GAA will host 'The men of '82' night in the clubhouse with members of the Offaly & Kerry football teams from 1982. A Q+A will take place which will be hosted by Michael Duignan. More details to follow,

 

Croke Park experience:

 

Sunday 14th April 2019 will be remembered for a long time by our young reds, born in 2011 & 2012.

The players within these age groups have been selected to take part in the Croke Park Experience and will get an opportunity to play on the hallowed ground at 12 noon that Sunday.

On the day our 3 teams will play Ratoath of Co. Meath, on the Hogan Stand side of the field.  

 

We expect that somewhere between 45 & 50 players will travel with us on the day.  A rough itinerary is set out below.  The club will be arranging buses to travel to Croke Park for players and parents.  However, there is parking if you wish to drive.  The club will arrange for a new club hoodie/top for each player for the occasion and provide lunch on their route home.  This will be a very special day and we want to make it one to remember. 

 

A requirement from all clubs in attendance at days of this nature is that each club must have a completed consent form. This includes a signature from a parent/guardian for all children in attendance – including permission to take photos and possibly video footage. It is a requirement that all clubs bring this form completed and have it available for presentation on the day if required.  We will provide the forms at training/games this weekend and on the day if required. 

 

If you have any questions or queries, please contact Colm on 087 7638171.

 

Preliminary Itinerary - Subject to Minor Change

10am - Depart Edenderry

12 Noon - Game at Croke Park 

1.30pm - Depart Croke Park 

2.30pm - Stop for lunch on route home (McDonald's)

4.30pm - Arrive Edenderry GAA 

 

There are some key details below for travelling parents & supporters. Croke Park will be open on the day and admission is free. 

 

Parking Arrangements: 

 

*There will be three designated areas for parking on the day: 

 

Bus Parking - The Davin Stand Car Park 

This car park will be limited to Buses Only as there is limited space available. Access to the Stadium from the Davin Stand Car Park will be through the Cusack Stand. Access to the Davin Stand Car Park is off North Circular Road down St. Margarets Ave. 

 

Car Parking - Croke Park Hotel (This is located across from the Hogan Stand) 

This car park will be available to all other cars i.e parents, clubs where the children are travelling by individual cars etc. This will be an unmanned car park and we would ask people to park in an orderly fashion to allow people to enter and leave on a regular basis.(Unfortunately we cannot guarantee access to this car park as it will depend on demand on the day) 

*Parking circumstances may change during the day and we would ask that you cooperate with all stewards as required 

 

Entrance to the Stadium 

Entrance to the stadium for those parked in the Croke Park Hotel will be solely through the entrance off Clonliffe Road via Hill 16. We would ask that you communicate this with all parents and supporters prior to the day to avoid confusion. For the buses parked in the Davin Stand Car Park there will be access to the stadium from the Davin Stand

 

Information re Photographer: 

As part of the day each team will get an official team photograph. The photographer on the day will be making these available for purchase and details of this are also attached. These can be pre booked [email protected] / 086 8928350 or by filling out the form via this link – https://forms.gle/sk6ovVd1L94Bvpdz6

 

Schedule of Events for the teams on arrival at Croke Park: 

Arrival to Bus Car Park

Meet at the steps next to the entrance to the museum and be escorted to the Cusack Stand (We will have stewards here on the day. We would ask that you make yourself known to them upon arrival)

Teams are asked to tog out in the stand

Teams will be brought down to see and experience the dressing rooms etc. but this will be really just a walk through as we will have access to only one dressing room on the day

Players will line up in the tunnel and run out onto the field in individual groups

Games 9-a-side with substitutions at half time only. In many cases the entire team might be substituted to make way for 9 new players for the second half. As highlighted to all counties in advance, the maximum number that can be catered for in a single slot / single pitch is 18. For clubs with 19-36 players, we are working on the basis you have been allocated two slots and for clubs with numbers greater than 36, a three slot allocation is needed.

Matches will be 40 minutes in duration (including half time)

There will be only 2 mentors allowed per pitch per team (All Mentors to be A:- Garda Vetted B:- be Foundation Qualified and C:- have completed Child Protection Workshop / Safeguarding 1)

Each team will play 1 match

After the match teams and mentors will make their way to the Hogan Stand Presentation Area

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