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Registration 2021

Ballinrobe GAA will use the new GAA online management system Foireann for all renewals and new registrations for the upcoming season. It is the first time that the GAA has brought all its associations under one umbrella, namely GAA, LGFA, Camogie and Handball associations. The vast majority of Ballinrobe Players and members will already have a username and password for Foireann. This is the Return to Play link used during the 2020 season to submit your Health Questionnaires. Foireann can be used by members to process Return to Play health declarations, membership payments and sharing of information relating to teams within a club. For Members who do not have an account with Foireann or new members we have information on how to set up your account, create a profile and complete registration.  New user of Foireann: If you a Club Member who is not involved in playing or are registering yourself or your child for the first time you will need to set up a Foireann account. Click on video below which outlines the steps involved in setting up an account. Then go to https://returntoplay.gaa.ie/   Once you have registered a Foireann account you are now in a position to create a profile. select your membership and complete the registration process. We understand that you may be the parent of a member, and not registering yourself.  That is fine, just follow the steps that work for your household. The first step is to register all those who want to be members. Adding Child: As the account holder, you are covered through the Profile Section. You then need to add your son/daughter and create their Profile to register. See Step 2 below to assist you with adding a child. Once you have everyone’s details submitted, please move to the Membership tab which will guide you to which membership package suits your household.  See Step 3 below. If you are registering your daughter, please select the LGFA option in the membership option for Youth Player for girls born from 2004 to 2012.    Existing Users of Foireann (Return to Play)  Foireann can be accessed through www.foireann.ie and entering your username and password. Many of you will have used this system in 2020 for Return to Play – Health Questionnaire. If you need you can reset your password to gain access using the forgot password process. On entry to the site, you will be presented with a Dashboard and will see a list of options on the left-hand side of the screen. Updating Your Profile In order to make the most of the Foireann, you will need to update your profile using the tabs on the left-hand side of the screen. The system is user-friendly and the more information you include from the outset, the more adaptive it will be going forward. Step 1: Update your Profile  You should complete the basic details on your personal profile as requested, much of it will already be in place from your Return to Play data from last season. Medical Information Remember to include all relevant medical information, which may be needed in case of emergency. This information will only be visible to members of the Executive Committee who use it as part of their specific roles, e.g., Secretary or Children’s Officer Club(s) The most important part of this section is to align your profile with Ballinrobe, which can be done by using the drop-down menus. Communications Finally, tick all relevant boxes relating to communications you wish to receive from the club during the year. Note that if you do not give permission for Club Communications, you accept that you will not receive information relating to the AGM by email.     Step 2: Create your Family (if needed) Completing this section correctly is vital if you wish to take out a family membership with the club. You will need to add additional Parents / Guardians and Children – updating their profiles as you did your own. See Step 1. When adding additional Parents / Guardians, they will be notified and requested to confirm and update their profile and accept the invite.  Please wait until the additional Parent/Guardian has accepted the invite so all Family members are linked, and then complete your registration for Family membership. You many need to log in at a later stage to complete. When you move forward to complete your family membership, it can only be done by pre-populating information you have already provided to the system. It is your responsibility to ensure that each member of your family has a Foireann account and that you have linked your family together.   If you have any further queries on creating a Family please click on this link https://gmssupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/categories/360002833679-Families   Step 3: Membership Once all the above has been completed you are now in a position to set up your membership for the 2021 season. For our Ladies Club, please select the LGFA option in the membership for girls born from 2004 to 2012 and likewise any LGFA Coach needs to also select LGFA. All female non-players in a family should tick GAA (not LFGA) when editing their profile You will see the following Membership options on the screen. Please select the membership option which best suits and make the relevant payment. Membership Types: Type Cost Notes Adult Player €100 This is a Full Membership that entitles the person to play and to vote at the AGM Student Player €60 This is a Full Membership and entitles the person to play and to vote at the AGM. You will be asked for proof of your student/apprentice status Non-Playing Adult €50 This is a Full Membership and entitles the person to vote at the AGM. Adult Club Ballinrobe €150 Available to Players & Non players. This is a Full Membership. Club Ballinrobe includes: * 1 x €100 Ticket for Mayo GAA Development Draw * Entry into Weekly Club Lotto Draw * Voting rights at the AGM Youth Player (1st Child) €60 Player under the age of 18 on 1/1/21 This membership

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The Late Ina Horan

Ballinrobe GAA Club is saddened to announce the passing of Sarah (Ina) Horan (nee Noone), wife of Billy Horan, peacefully at Friars Lodge, Ballinrobe.  Ina, originally from Claremorris, had a long and enjoyable career as a nurse up to her retirement in Castlebar. Ina was a founding Officer of the Ballinrobe Active Retirement organisation as its Secretary and was most recently its Treasurer.  A celebrated baker and cook, she regularly took home prizes from the annual Ballinrobe Agricultural Show, achieving National fame as the 1964 National Bread baking Champion from 6000 applicants. Ina’s prize was presented by the then Minister for Agriculture, Charles Haughey. An avid card player, Ina enjoyed playing bridge with her friends at the 84 Bridge Club, Ballinrobe. Billy, a highly regarded reporter, current President and former Chairman of Ballinrobe GAA Club, South Mayo GAA Board, former South Mayo PRO and former President of the Mayo GAA Board.  The Horan family are synonymous with Ballinrobe GAA Club, Ina’s daughters Elizabeth and Sara wore the familiar Maroon and Yellow, her sons Michael and Liam represented the Club with distinction at hurling and football, with Maurice going on to represent Mayo at senior level, as well as contributing to the Club administratively. The Noone family are well known in GAA circles as they lined out with the Claremorris GAA Club, however her brother John also played for Ballinrobe whilst working as a vet in the town. Sympathy is extended to Billy; daughters Elizabeth and Sara; sons Michael, Liam and Maurice; Sister Mary Fahy (Galway) and John Noone (Claremorris) son in law Paul Bree and daughters in law Teresa, Noreen and Brid; brother in law, Con Horan, sisters in law, Patricia Noone, Maura Roche and Carmel Biggins; nephews, nieces and adored grandchildren and a further wide circle of family and friends, predeceased by her much loved twin sister Betty Killeen and brother Michael Noone. Ar deis Dé go raibh a h-anam dilis Funeral details available here: https://rip.ie/death-notice/sarah-ina-horan-ballinrobe-mayo/447571  Funeral Mass Saturday 12pm here: https://www.facebook.com/Ballinrobe-Parish-2-1616628868599066

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Win a Mulberry Handbag in our Draw

We are a thriving South Mayo Club providing football for over 500 members, 400 Players – 14 teams – boys and girls – from Under-6 to intermediate and is one of the most active sporting organisations in our community. We have seen increased demands on our facilities with a growth from 280 playing members to over 400 in the last 5 years due to our thriving underage structure. Ballinrobe GAA Club has never lacked ambition and, though we are in challenging times, the club is determined to move forward now too. Development work on our pitch and facilities will start in 2021 and we need your help to achieve this. We invite you to purchase a ticket for our Christmas raffle for as little as €10 which will help us kickstart the development work at Flanagan Park. In what has been a challenging year, Ballinrobe GAA are offering you the chance to win an authentic Mulberry bag from Brown Thomas worth over €1,100 just in time for Christmas. This could be yours this Christmas and all you have to do is purchase a ticket to enter!!       What a present to receive, imagine the excitement of gifting this to a loved one for Christmas or having this welcome addition to the outfit for girl’s night out…. To be in with a chance to win this wonderful prize, raffle tickets are available starting at €10 per ticket, option to buy 3 tickets for €20 or indulge, go all out and purchase 10 tickets for €50. Tickets are available at https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/ballinrobegaaraffle The Draw will take place Live on Friday 18th December on the Ballinrobe GAA Facebook page. Make sure to enter your name and contact details when buying the ticket. Your chance to win starts here so please spread the word and help us achieve our dreams.

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Club AGM 6th December 2020

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Ballinrobe GAA Club will be held on Sunday 6th December 2020 at 6pm. The decision on format of meeting will be made after 1st December based on Government and HSE advise to see if we can facilitate a proper face to face AGM or alternatively the AGM will be conducted virtually via Zoom or MS Teams.   Motions  Please note that Motions for discussion at the AGM should be returned to the Club Secretary not later than Sunday 15th November 2020. Croke Park has requested that for this year “any motions that can wait to make them wait, and remain conservative, as 2020 is not the year to consider contentious motions”  Nominations Form  Download the Nominations form from here: Ballinrobe AGM 2020 Nomination form, You will note from the Nomination Form the names of the outgoing Officers and Members of the Club Executive. This detail is for information purposes only.   Any full member wishing to be nominated for the Club Executive must have nominations from at least two (2) full members of the Club.  Nomination Form should be returned to the Club Secretary at secretary.ballinrobe.mayo@gaa.ie  not later than 5pm on Sunday 15th November 2020.  Financial Statements  Financial Statements, will as usual, be presented at the AGM for discussion. Any member who wishes to view the financial statements prior to the AGM, should contact the Club Secretary.  The members of the Executive look forward to your attendance. Kind regards Annette Conway Rúnaí

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Ballinrobe GAA Club “Movember Challenge”

  You Too Could Have the Padraic Cos Look.  Ballinrobe GAA Club is using the month of November and the remaining Covid19 Level 5 lockdown period to raise funds for worthy charities by organising a “Movember Challenge“. Support our players, coaches and members as they take on the ‘Movember Challenge”. ”Movember” is a time to inspire men (and women) to look after their physical and mental health and wellbeing.  Men are challenged to grow a moustache, and men and women can be physically active and move or host a fundraising event.  The charities that have been chosen are the Corrib Mask Search and Rescue, and the Mayo Roscommon Hospice.  Both charities are very worthy causes and contribute greatly to the community of Ballinrobe and its surrounds.  At the end of the Level 5 lockdown period, an event will be organised whereby all those who took part will have the opportunity to have their masterpieces shaved off. John Flannelly, Chairman of Ballinrobe GAA Club said “during COVID-19 it has been very difficult for charities and voluntary organisations to fundraise with all the restrictions of movement currently in place.  This is an opportunity for Ballinrobe GAA Club to give back to just 2 of those groups that provide such a valuable service and support to the people of Ballinrobe and its environs”. Each week, participants will send in photos of their progress in the challenge.  With the age profile of our current Intermediate Team, it is suspected that some of them may struggle with this challenge, however we as a club have not, and never will, doubt their commitment to the cause – on or off the pitch.  A collage of those photos will be posted on facebook so that everybody can keep track of their progress. To support please go to out GoFundMe page.   Ballinrobe GAA Club

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The late Hugh Caulfield

The death has taken place at his daughter’s and son-in-law’s residence in Texas of Hugh Caulfield, Chicago. Hugh was a son of the late John and Mary Caulfield, Carnalecka, Ballinrobe, and wore the Ballinrobe GAA colours before emigrating. The funeral Mass and burial took place in Chicago on Friday, August 28. Predeceased by his brother, John, and sister, Mary, Hugh is deeply mourned by his wife, Helen (nee Walshe), a native of Mayo Abbey; daughter, Mary; son-in-law, David; grandchildren, Maggie, Patrick and Bridget; brothers, Pat, Carnalecka; Harry, Liverpool; sisters, Joan McDonnell, Cong; Claire Kelly, Castlebar; Marie (Sheila) Coyne, Tooreen, Ballyhaunis; Regina O’Dea (Chicago); nephews; nieces; their extended families; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; and cousins.  

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The late Kay O’Malley, RIP

Ballinrobe GAA Club extends sympathy to the family of Mrs Kay O’Malley (nee Burke), Drumhill, who has passed away after an illness. Kay was mother of James, who played with our club with distinction for many years. The O’Malley family have always been strong supporters of the GAA. Kay’s son-in-law, Ruairi Keane, also played with the club for many years. He won Mayo Intermediate and U21 titles in our club colours, and captained Mayo in the 2000 All-Ireland Minor final.  Kay is deeply regretted by her loving family, husband John, son James, daughters Deidre and Sinéad, daughter-in-law Maria, sons-in-law Ruairi and Niall, grandchildren Ruairi, Anna, Finn and Abbie, brothers Dan, Pat , Martin and Vincent, sisters Bernie, Mary, Anne and Nora, uncle John, brothers-in -law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives neighbours and friends. Funeral details are available HERE

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The late Tony Finnerty

The town of Ballinrobe is in deep mourning with the sudden passing of one of its most enduring characters, Tony Finnerty (70), Creagh, on Monday, August 17th. Tony’s death is acutely felt by a wide range of local organisations and everyone who knew and loved him. In Ballinrobe GAA Club, we are only too well aware that we have lost a man who was unwaveringly loyal in his support of our teams. Tony was Tony. Or Flat Out as he was almost better known: a nickname that derived from his extraordinary appetite for hard physical work. Tony helped out people all over Ballinrobe and beyond, be it fixing a twin tub washing machine or reshaping a garden. When Tony arrived on site, there was only one outcome: the job would be done, even if it meant improbably early-morning starts or late-night finishes. He appeared almost indestructible. A native of Creagh, he attended the local CBS primary and secondary schools. He worked in SPS factory in Galway for a brief period before taking up a full time position as a telecommunications technician with the Department of Post and Telegraphs, as it was then known. He stayed with the organisation as it moved through a variety of name changes, earning widespread respect for the thoroughness and courtesy with which he went about his work. But that love of hard work was just one of a number of motifs that captured Tony: perhaps the one that most defined him was his good humour.  His wonderful capacity for fun and friendship infected all who came into contact with him. Every minute spent in his company generated a smile and a laugh. Although he did not play much Gaelic football, he followed the fortunes of Ballinrobe and Mayo year in, year out. No journey was too far: and the car was always full. Friends based in Dublin speak warmly about the inevitable arrival of Tony and his entourage on the morning of big Croke Park games – out with the box of sandwiches, sundry savouries, bananas and apples, plenty for everyone, for a final feed before travelling the few hundred yards to experience whatever would unfold at the famous venue. Just a few short hours before he passed away, he took up his usual position – at the first corner as you enter Flanagan Park – to watch our junior team stage a storming comeback to defeat Garrymore in the South Mayo Championship. He’d have enjoyed that victory, not least because his nephew, Mark, figured in the triumph and another nephew, Kieran, is a member of the squad. His sporting interests also extended to horse-racing – he never backed big, but he loved a punt. He was a regular steward on the final gate before entering the course proper at Ballinrobe Racecourse meetings, enjoying a friendly and insightful word with jockeys, owners, trainers and sundry other characters who make up the world of racing. If Mayo or Ballinrobe were not in action, and there was no race meeting within striking distance, he was known to venture to Tuam, Thurles or Limerick to watch hurling or football games. He loved the buzz of big sporting occasions, the sense of anticipation, the chance encounter with a footballer or a horse trainer, the dizzying excitement of it all. Tony was quick to put his hand in his pocket to support our fundraising initiatives. This was done quietly and without any fuss because that was the mark of the man: in fact, it was a matter of pride to him that he would contribute.  He was also a member of Cáirde Mhaigh Eo and had already booked his ticket for our Mayo Intermediate Football Championship clash with Crossmolina in Parke next Sunday. Another characteristic was his love of family. His wife Marie (formerly Mulrennan, Gurteen, Ballyhaunis); sons, Mike and Paul; and daughter Michelle; meant everything to him – without ever being conceited, he was deeply proud of their achievements, including Mike’s stellar career as a journalist and broadcaster; Paul’s footballing triumphs with Ballinrobe and Mayo; and Michelle’s victories in the Special Olympics arena. Mike is a former player, who won a South Mayo U16 title, and a former club secretary. Paul played on our 2000 and 2002 Intermediate Championship winning teams and our 2001 Mayo U21 Championship winning side. As a Mayo player, he won a Connacht U21 title in 2001. Tony was a doting and dearly loved grandfather, too – on Saturday last, he attended the christening of his latest grandchild, Éanna, in St Mary’s Church, Ballinrobe. The extended Finnerty family will miss him greatly. As will Ballinrobe. His white van, travelling from home to land he rented at various places around the town, was a common sight. That first corner of Flanagan Park will always be synonymous with Tony, a man who lived life to the full. The maroon and yellow Ballinrobe flag flew at half mast at Flanagan Park on Monday morning when news of his death spread around the community. Tony’s first cousin, also Tony Finnerty, passed away last week after a lengthy illness. making this a particularly harrowing time for the broader Finnerty family. We extend our deepest sympathies. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Bridie, Tony is survived by his wife Marie; sons Mike and Paul; daughter Michelle; daughters-in-law Celine and Louise; grandchildren Ella, Siún, Eoin and Éanna; brothers JJ and Pat; sisters Kitty, Mary and Helen; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nephews; nieces, extended family; friends and neighbours. Funeral details are published here: https://bit.ly/312QT8l. The funeral Mass will be streamed on Ballinrobe Parish 2 Facebook page at 12noon on Wednesday. Ballinrobe GAA Club will form a guard of honour at the removal of his remains from St Mary’s Church, Ballinrobe, to the New Cemetery after the funeral Mass. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.   John Flannelly, Chairman, Ballinrobe GAA Club.  

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Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others

Calling all Ladies over 25.  Ballinrobe Ladies GAA Club – Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others kicks off again this year very shortly.  This is great fun and a non competitive outlet for all women of the community.  Whether you’re a novice, or a former or current player, this is a very enjoyable opportunity to get out for some exercise and perhaps learn a new skill in a fun environment.  Registration takes place this Friday evening 24th July in TACU from 7.00 to 8.30 pm with the first training session with experienced coaches on Wednesday the 29th July at 8.00pm in the community school pitch. All are welcome, whether you played before or not.  It promises to be a very enjoyable couple of months.

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