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Almost 220 players signed up for 2016 at Club Registration Evening

Phew, time to catch the breath. Almost 220 young players registered tonight for the 2016 season. We wish every one of them an enjoyable and progressive year in Flanagan Park and wherever else their travels in the maroon and yellow take them.   Dear Club Member, 2015 was a very successful year for Ballinrobe GAA club following the launch of our five year coaching plan. This was the first year of the Robe Rockets and the Ladies club as reformed after an absence of over 10 years. This year we are holding a registration evening in Ballinrobe Community School on Friday January 29th at 7pm to 9pm. Please make every effort to attend, in order to renew your membership for the year ahead. We will be taking membership from all individuals; yound and old, players, non players and club mentors. Getting our registration in place for the year allows club officers to focus on the other many aspects needed to ensure the club is ran in a proper and efficient manner for the year ahead also, so your support would be greatly appreciated on the evening. Your membership fees go towards the purchase of footballs, training equipment, player insurance, GAA affiliation fees and events during the year. Membership rates 2016: First child in family – €50 Two children – €80 Three or more children – €100 Family membership – €120 (two adults and three or more in the family who wish to register) Adult membership (Over 18’s) – €50 Along with this. why not become a member of Club Ballinrobe (Ballinrobe GAA Club’s Patrons Scheme) while you are registering; See various options below: Individual Club Ballinrobe €150 = Club membership plus Mayo County Board Club Development Draw ticket valued at €100 plus One entry into the 50/50 draw each week (worth €104). Family Club Ballinrobe €200 = One Adult Club membership plus All Family Children’s membership plus One Mayo County Board Club Development Draw ticket valued at €100 plus One entry into the 50/50 draw each week (worth €104). The Mayo County Board Club Development Draw is organised by the Mayo Co. Board for the benefit of the clubs. After a certain level of tickets are sold, the club retains 90% of the value. The prizes are very good; Cars, Cash etc. Ballinrobe GAA Club had multiple winners in this draw last year. Inclusion in the weekly 50/50 draw runs from April 1 to April 1 each year. All current paid up members of Club Ballinrobe for 2015 are currently included in this draw. Teams and training; Robe Rockets & Ladies. At the start of the year we will begin with indoor training and weather permitting all teams should begin outdoor training in mid-March. We would expect in June to move to two training sessions per week and that will continue until September. There will be an additional cost for indoor training and this is to cover the cost of the hire of Lakeside. Mouth guards are mandatory for players in all age grades, in all Gaelic football practice sessions and games. U6 Boys and Girls (Children born in 2011 / 2010) Any child born in 2011 will need to be accompanied by an adult during training.) Coaches – Donal McCormack, Karen Cusack Indoor training will begin Saturday 6th February at 9am in Lakeside Sport and Fitness. There will be a €2 cost per indoor session payable on the morning of training. U8 Boys and Girls (Children born in 2009/2008) Coaches – David Conway, Colm Jennings, Pat Gallagher, Marie O Heir, Andy Walsh Indoor training will begin Saturday 6th February at 10am in Lakeside Sport and Fitness. There will be a €2 cost per indoor session payable on the morning of training. U10 Boys (Children born in 2007/2006) Coaches – Des May, Padraic Delaney, Peter Byrne, Niall Lynch An indoor Pella (indoor GAA football) league will run from early February to mid-March on Friday evenings. If you wish your child to participate in this league please indicate so at registration so that teams may be devised and a league schedule drawn up. The cost of participation is €10 which is payable at registration or on the first day of the league. U10 Girls (Children born in 2007/2006) Coaches – Aidrienne Gleeson, Mick Bradley, Katie Walsh Indoor training will begin Saturday 6th February at 11am with a Pella league in Lakeside Sport and Fitness. If you wish your child to participate in this league please indicate so at registration so that teams may be devised and a league schedule drawn up. The cost of participation is €10 which is payable at registration or on the first day of the league. U12/U13 Girls (Children born in 2005/2004/2003) Declan O’Loughlin, Elaine Tracey, Terrance Duddy. An indoor Pella league will run on Wednesday evenings 5:30 to 7pm starting 3rd February to mid- March. If you wish your child to participate in this league please indicate so at registration so that teams may be devised and a league schedule drawn up. The cost of participation is €10 which is payable at registration or on the first day of the league. We look forward to seeing you all on the evening. Yours in Football Declan Corcoran, Chariman, Ballinrobe GAA Donal McCormack, Secretary, Ballinrobe GAA Declan O’Loughlin, Chairman, Robe Rockets David Conway Secretary, Robe Rockets Peter Staunton, Chairman, Bord na nÓg

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Club Registration Evening.

Dear Club Member, 2015 was a very successful year for Ballinrobe GAA club following the launch of our five year coaching plan. This was the first year of the Robe Rockets and the Ladies club as reformed after an absence of over 10 years. This year we are holding a registration evening in Ballinrobe Community School on Friday January 29th at 7pm to 9pm. Please make every effort to attend, in order to renew your membership for the year ahead. We will be taking membership from all individuals; yound and old, players, non players and club mentors. Getting our registration in place for the year allows club officers to focus on the other many aspects needed to ensure the club is ran in a proper and efficient manner for the year ahead also, so your support would be greatly appreciated on the evening. Your membership fees go towards the purchase of footballs, training equipment, player insurance, GAA affiliation fees and events during the year. Membership rates 2016: First child in family – €50 Two children – €80 Three or more children – €100 Family membership – €120 (two adults and three or more in the family who wish to register) Adult membership (Over 18’s) – €50 Along with this. why not become a member of Club Ballinrobe (Ballinrobe GAA Club’s Patrons Scheme) while you are registering; See various options below: Individual Club Ballinrobe €150 = Club membership plus Mayo County Board Club Development Draw ticket valued at €100 plus One entry into the 50/50 draw each week (worth €104). Family Club Ballinrobe €200 = One Adult Club membership plus All Family Children’s membership plus One Mayo County Board Club Development Draw ticket valued at €100 plus One entry into the 50/50 draw each week (worth €104). The Mayo County Board Club Development Draw is organised by the Mayo Co. Board for the benefit of the clubs. After a certain level of tickets are sold, the club retains 90% of the value. The prizes are very good; Cars, Cash etc. Ballinrobe GAA Club had multiple winners in this draw last year. Inclusion in the weekly 50/50 draw runs from April 1 to April 1 each year. All current paid up members of Club Ballinrobe for 2015 are currently included in this draw. Teams and training; Robe Rockets & Ladies. At the start of the year we will begin with indoor training and weather permitting all teams should begin outdoor training in mid-March. We would expect in June to move to two training sessions per week and that will continue until September. There will be an additional cost for indoor training and this is to cover the cost of the hire of Lakeside. Mouth guards are mandatory for players in all age grades, in all Gaelic football practice sessions and games. U6 Boys and Girls (Children born in 2011 / 2010) Any child born in 2011 will need to be accompanied by an adult during training.) Coaches – Donal McCormack, Karen Cusack Indoor training will begin Saturday 6th February at 9am in Lakeside Sport and Fitness. There will be a €2 cost per indoor session payable on the morning of training. U8 Boys and Girls (Children born in 2009/2008) Coaches – David Conway, Colm Jennings, Pat Gallagher, Marie O Heir, Andy Walsh Indoor training will begin Saturday 6th February at 10am in Lakeside Sport and Fitness. There will be a €2 cost per indoor session payable on the morning of training. U10 Boys (Children born in 2007/2006) Coaches – Des May, Padraic Delaney, Peter Byrne, Niall Lynch An indoor Pella (indoor GAA football) league will run from early February to mid-March on Friday evenings. If you wish your child to participate in this league please indicate so at registration so that teams may be devised and a league schedule drawn up. The cost of participation is €10 which is payable at registration or on the first day of the league. U10 Girls (Children born in 2007/2006) Coaches – Aidrienne Gleeson, Mick Bradley, Katie Walsh Indoor training will begin Saturday 6th February at 11am with a Pella league in Lakeside Sport and Fitness. If you wish your child to participate in this league please indicate so at registration so that teams may be devised and a league schedule drawn up. The cost of participation is €10 which is payable at registration or on the first day of the league. U12/U13 Girls (Children born in 2005/2004/2003) Declan O’Loughlin, Elaine Tracey, Terrance Duddy. An indoor Pella league will run on Wednesday evenings 5:30 to 7pm starting 3rd February to mid- March. If you wish your child to participate in this league please indicate so at registration so that teams may be devised and a league schedule drawn up. The cost of participation is €10 which is payable at registration or on the first day of the league. We look forward to seeing you all on the evening. Yours in Football Donal McCormack, Secretary, Ballinrobe GAA Declan Corcoran, Chariman, Ballinrobe GAA Declan O’Loughlin, Chairman, Robe Rockets David Conway Secretary, Robe Rockets — Ballinrobe GAA Club Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo www.BallinrobeGAAClub.com Twitter: @ballinrobegaa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BallinrobeGAAFanPage

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*TIME CHANGE* Bord na nÓg Awards Night, Sat 23/01/16 @ 8.30PM

  Please note that the awards ceremony has been rescheduled to 8.30pm  to facilitate family members attending Communion Mass on Saturday evening. The Annual Bord na nÓg awards night will take place this Saturday evening at 8.30pm, in Ballinrobe Community School. We are delighted to confirm that Donal Vaughan will be on hand to present the medals / awards on the night, so it will be a great opportunity for all to meet a well known county star. With many great achievements by our boys and girls in 2015, its promises to be a great evening. Please spread the word and come along on the night.

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Quiz Night for Ladies Football Club

Our Ladies Football Club are holding a Quiz in Costello’s Bar, Abbey Street, Ballinrobe on Thursday 4th February.  We would like to invite you all to come join us on the night. Guaranteed to be loads of fun with plenty of spot prizes. Quiz starts at 9pm.  Tables of 4 at €10 per person.  Even if you can’t make a full team please still come as their are sure to be others looking to join a team.  

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Anna O’Loughlin is popular winner of €602

Anna O’Loughlin, a Co. Clare native who has been an unwavering supporter of Ballinrobe GAA club since moving to the town, was last night’s popular winner of the 50:50 jackpot promoted by the club. Anna receives €602 – it might help to offset the thousands she has spent travelling the highway and byways of Ireland following Ballinrobe football and, indeed, hurling teams. The third generation of O’Loughlins is now active in the club – and Anna’s son Declan is one of the driving forces behind under-age boys and girls in the club. The club’s tribute to Christy, Anna’s husband, is published HERE The family donated the Christy O’Loughlin Memorial Cup to the club last year – see HERE. The picture at the top of this page is of the Corofin U10 team after receiving the Christy O’Loughlin Cup.

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Underage Registration Night,Friday 29/01/16

  The registration night for Bord Na nÓg, Ballinrobe Ladies and Robe Rockets for 2016 will take place on Friday 29th January in Ballinrobe Community School from 7pm to 9pm.Registration is for players up to the age of 18, boys and girls. New player are very welcome to join. All children must be registered to be insured to train and play games in the coming year. Membership rates 2016: First child in family – €50; two children – €80; two or more children – €100 Please note Robe Rockets and Ballinrobe Ladies will receive an email following registration to confirm details of their child’s day and time of indoor training for their age group, their coaches and other relevant information for the year ahead.

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Club will form guard of honour for removal of remains of the late Joe Kennedy

  Mr Joe Kennedy, Rahard, Ballinrobe, who passed away last night (Thursday, December 17) was a keen follower of Gaelic games. His son Patrick played with the club for many years, and continues to be an extremely loyal and active member, most notably in a coaching capacity at various levels, including senior. Earlier this year, Patrick was one of the driving forces behind the team that captured the South Mayo U14 B title, a significant victory for club. He played on the club team that won the 1990 Mayo junior football championship. In his professional capacity, he coaches Gaelic football to boys and girls in the primary schools of this region. Joe followed the fortunes of Ballinrobe and Mayo closely, and was a well-known and popular figure in the locality. Funeral arrangements HERE. As a mark of respect, the club will form a guard of honour at the removal on Saturday evening. Members are asked to assemble at 6.20pm at O’Malley’s Funeral Home, wearing club gear. The club extends sympathy to the Kennedy family on their sad loss. May he rest in peace.

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Happy Christmas from Robe Rockets

  By Dave Conway, Secretary, Robe Rockets Ballinrobe GAA Robe Rockets would like to wish all our players, coaches, volunteers and their families a joyful Christmas and prosperous New Year. As the year draws to a close, Ballinrobe Robe Rockets would like to most sincerely thank the coaches and mentors of our U6, U8, U10 Boys and Girls and U10/12 Ladies Teams who have dedicated their time to develop our player skills, nurture young talent and contribute overall to the enhancement and enjoyment of Gaelic football in Ballinrobe. A special mention to all who are involved behind the scenes as committee members and volunteers and who ‘keep the show on the road’ for Robe Rockets. A special ‘thank you’ to all who supported us in any way throughout the year it is appreciated. Finally and most importantly a special thanks is due to our dedicated young footballers, we hope Santa is good to you all.

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Robe Rockets end-of-season celebration

Robe Rockets end-of-season celebration party took place in Ballinrobe Community School on Sunday 6th December with special guests Barry Moran, the Mayo and Castlebar Mitchels midfielder and Annie Duffy, Hollymount Ladies and Mayo Minor in attendance. Over 100 boys and Girls received Certificates of Achievements and a Beanie hat with our Robe Rocket Logos presented by Barry Moran and Annie Duffy. Barry brought along the Nestor Cup and many a young girl and boy took the opportunity for a photo and an autograph!! See here for photos of the day https://www.dropbox.com/sh/z9j4nl2vddkhq32/AACfiJmjHugC2pMGBibgyP52a?dl=0 . Robe Rockets would like to thank Barry Moran and Annie Duffy for their attendance, patience and kindness shown to each and every child yesterday, to Mr. Culkeen, Principal of Ballinrobe Community School, Andy Wash and Pádraig Costello, Staff members of Ballinrobe Community School for allowing us to host the event, Martin O’Connor for his dual role as DJ and Master of ceremonies for the afternoon, Padraic Delaney for providing the refreshments for the event and to all Committee Members and Parents who helped organize and helped out during the party it is much appreciated. Onwards and upwards for 2016!

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Some changes to Sunday’s Robe Rockets end-of-season celebration party

  UPDATES, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3: Some changes: Time is Sunday 4pm; venue is Ballinrobe Community School; Mayo minor ladies footballer Annie Duffy will also be a special guest along with Barry Moran; refreshments will be served for adults and children.      After a hectic first year, Robe Rockets will hold an end-of-season celebration party in the Valkenburg on Sunday, December 6, at 4.30pm – and Barry Moran, the Mayo and Castlebar Mitchels midfielder, will be the special guest. The formation of Robe Rockets was one of the recommendations flowing from Ballinrobe GAA club’s Coaching Plan (2015 to 2020) which was launched at the end of 2014. One year on, the Rockets are now an integral part of the club with huge numbers taking part in the twice-weekly coaching sessions at Flanagan Park. “It has been a hugely successful year for Robe Rockets. We’ve introduced new footballers to the club, visited other clubs, hosted matches, parties and other events, and, most of all, everybody involved has really enjoyed the excitement of it all,” said Rockets chairperson Declan O’Loughlin. A special guest – not Santa Claus, we understand – will attend the celebration on December 6. Each child will be presented with a certificate from their coach, along with a beanie hat bearing the Robe Rockets logo. “It is important to thank everybody who made the year such a success – players, parents, coaches and all others who helped out. Although we are now in our brief winter recess, the players are looking forward to getting back into action again next year,” added Declan. Martin O’Connor, the club’s coaching officer who is also a DJ, will provide the sounds at the celebration party. There is a dedicated Robe Rockets section on the Ballinrobe GAA club website, www.ballinrobegaaclub.com, and new members are always welcome. Registration for the 2016 season will take place in January.

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