Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Club Notes - 21st November

No. Drawn - 33
Jack The Joker
Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in Kennedy’s Live at 9:30pm where the Jackpot will be €4,944 as on Sunday night Jim Egan was drawn out of the drum but did not find the Joker, however he does win €50, while Susan Kiely and Christy Dunford won €25.  We appeal to all our supporters to continue purchasing the tickets as the funds raised will go towards our ongoing development works at the club grounds.

The Brawl in the Hall
The countdown in on to the club’s unique boxing fundraiser in connection with Brickey Rangers GAA Club.  The event will take place on Saturday, 15th December in Dungarvan Sports Centre.  Tickets priced at €10 can be purchased from any committee member.  Our boxers are training two nights a week with another session on Saturday mornings so they are sure to be in prime shape for the big night. Here we have profiles on some of the brave men who will be entering the ring on the night.


Paul Breen

Name: Paul Breen
Age: 40ish
Nickname: Breezly
Club: Abbeyside / Ballinacourty
Position: Back
Interests: Hurling; Avoiding being hit!!!
Favourite Boxer: Manny Pacquiao; Roberto Duran
Comments on the Event: Hit my man before he hits me – before the bell if possible!!!



Seán McGrath

Name: Seán McGrath
Age: 43
Nickname: Hiker
Club: Abbeyside / Ballinacourty
Position: Retired
Interests: Food; GAA
Favourite Boxer: Thomas ‘The Hitman’ Hearns
Comments on the Event: Can’t wait!!






Kevin Tobin

Name: Kevin Tobin
Age: 57
Nickname: Big Buck
Club: Abbeyside / Ballinacourty
Position: Juvenile Committee Treasurer
Interests: GAA, Soccer, Music
Favourite Boxer: Paul Breen
Comments on the Event: Anything for a night out!!




AGM
Notification for the upcoming AGM which will take place on December 8th at 8pm in Abbeyside School has been delivered to all members.  Any member who supplied an email address on their membership form earlier in the year will have been notified by email.  If any member failed to receive notification, please contact the club secretary to obtain notification.

Club Bingo
This Sunday our club bingo will return to the CBS Hall after last Sunday’s very successful Monster Bingo in the Park Hotel and we would like to thank the management and staff of the hotel for all their help on the day.

Club Committee Meeting
There will be a meeting of the club committee on Thursday, November 22nd at 8 pm in the club grounds.



Club History
Abbeyside / Ballinacourty GAA Club was formed in 1967 as a result of the amalgamation of Abbeyside Hurling and Football Clubs and Ballinacourty Football Club. It is situated within the Parish of Abbeyside, Ballinroad and Garranbane. Located on the eastern side of the River Colligan, it forms the northern and eastern shorelines of Dungarvan Harbour from Abbeyside Church to Ballinacourty Lighthouse
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Development Fund
Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club has been growing at a dramatic pace over the past 10 years with the population of our parish increasing rapidly. We must ensure that we have the best facilities for all our players. We want to ensure that the next generation have the facilities that they need and deserve. We are asking supporters and friends to support this project over the next five years.
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Strategic Plan
Past generations have had their visions for the future of our club. These are our current aims and with these achieved we hope to hand on the club to future generations in the same healthy state it was passed onto us.
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Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland.
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