In advance of today’s Robe Rockets launch and Bord na nOg annual registration (3.30-4.30pm, Lakeside Sports Centre), here are some reasons why we think it’s a good idea for young people to join our club. More on today’s event, at which Cillian O’Connor and Kenny O’Malley will be our guests, HERE
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PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME FOR THIS EVENT – 3.30 to 4.30PM. Stand by, strap yourself in, Robe Rockets are about to be launched. The launch will take place on Saturday, January 24th, from 3.30 to 4.30pm, in the Lakeside Gym, Fitness & Sports Centre as part of the annual underage registration day for all young players. Two Mayo players – Ballinrobe’s Kenny O’Malley and Ballintubber’s Cillian O’Connor – will launch Robe Rockets, which is a new wing of the club focused exclusively on footballers up to the age of ten. “Robe Rockets will be a lot of things – a place where young children can be introduced to football, where they learn how to enjoy football with their existing and new friends, and all in an atmosphere for fun and all-round participation. We hope it will become a major part of the week for every young boy and girl interested in playing football in Ballinrobe,” said Declan O’Loughlin, the Head Buck Cat, aka chairperson, of the Robe Rockets committee. “Every child up to the age of ten is invited to take part in the Robe Rockets Academy, which will start a week after the launch. Exact details will be revealed at the launch.” Robe Rockets is one of the recommendations flowing from the club’s Coaching Plan (2015 to 2020) which was recently launched. A committee has been formed to oversee the Rockets and they are particularly keen to encourage parents to become involved. “In recent years, as we have expanded our under-age down to include under 6 footballers, the response from parents has been fantastic in terms of helping out wherever they can, and we know this will continue under the Rockets”, added Declan. All club members are invited along to the registration on January 24th. One of the attractions on the day will be individual or family photos with the Mayo players, and coaches will be on hand on the day to outline the plans for the year and to get to know the players. Families and players can come along at any time between 3.30pm and 4.30pm, and it is anticipated that registration will take approximately 20 minutes. Registration is for players up to the age of 18, boys and girls. Membership prices are HERE
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Dave Burnett, the man behind the fledgling Ballinrobe Community Radio, has asked us to make people aware of this public meeting on Wednesday next, January 28th, at 8pm in TACU, Main Street. There is growing interest in this project in Ballinrobe. PUBLIC MEETING WED JAN 28th 2015 @ 8PM LEVEL 1, THE TACU CENTRE CREDIT UNION HOUSE MAIN ST, BALLINROBE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING: Meet and greet all interested volunteers and supporters Sign a volunteer agreement form Generate and share ideas (brainstorming session) Assignment of roles within the station Discuss future plans and visions for 2015 Tour of the studios and a progress report If you have already been in touch with us with a desire to get involved then it is very important to us that you are there on the night. Please RSVP: Dave Burnett ballinrobecommunityradio@gmail.com ph: 087 055 1738 If you are interested in volunteering or getting involved on any level or just want to find out more you are most welcome to attend. If you have any questions / enquires please feel free to get in touch. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!!!
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Long-serving club player Micheál Keane – who also played at all levels for Mayo – has been named as PRO of the club’s Bord na nÓg committee. Micheál joins Peter Staunton (chairman) and Keith McTigue (secretary) in a new-look committee and we wish them every success. The photo below is not Micheál Keane but we said it’d be a pity to give Micheál the web tutorial without showing him how to put in photos (not that he needs – or, indeed, will get – much tutoring!)
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At a meeting of Ballinrobe GAA Club’s Executive Committee this week, the following management team was ratified for the club’s senior team: Norman O’Brien, Martin Walsh, Tommy O’Malley, Adrian Flannery, Peter Staunton, Keith McTigue, Micheal Keane and Mark Walkin. The team is back training with large numbers reported. Ballinrobe competed in two competitions – Ballad Group and Solo Singing – at the Mayo Scór na nÓg finals, held in Breaffy. The Ballad Group comprised Aoife Culhane, Sibeal Finnerty, Sarah Quinn, Sorcha Hobson, and Sadbh Culhane. Sorcha and Sibeal both competed in the Solo Singing. Unfortunately, despite acquitting themselves well, they were not successful. The club has expressed thanks to Catriona Canny, NT, who prepared the competitors. In a St Stephen’s Day game between the Over 23s and Under 23s, the younger generation prevailed on a score line off 3-9 to 2-8. Referee was Padraig Costello Snr. The club extended sympathy to the following families on their recent bereavements: O’Brien (Cappacurry), Maloney (Kilvendoney), Madden (Ballycastle), Donovan (Clooncan), Murphy (Kilmaine) Conroy (Kiltane) Kelly (Castlebar), Newell (Partry & Castlebar), Caulfield (Liskillen).
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Thanks to all club members who took up the Church Gate collection for Epilepsy Ireland last weekend, and a special thanks to those who supported it so generously. A total of €1013 was collected. More on Epilepsy Ireland HERE
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Yes, it’s confirmed, the St Stephen’s Day will go ahead at 1pm on, well, St Stephen’s Day. As always, there are countless imponderables. Will it be Married versus Single? Over 25 versus Under 25? Country Lads versus Townies? The Crowd From The Side Above versus The Crowd From Down Below The Town? With so much to be revealed, who can afford to miss this showdown? They will all be there in all their glory: Hards from Rahard, Unknockable Hards from Knocklahard, Men a Steel from Carrowkeel, and countless others besides. All shall be clarified in its own good time – hopefully before 1pm on St Stephen’s Day.
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The Bord na nOg agm on Saturday evening last was well attended by club members and Bord na nÓg coaches. All attendees were presented with a Bord na nÓg Annual Report, which provided information on the various under-age grades. Each coaching team set out their findings in the report for 2014, including issues such as attendance levels, games played, success levels and suggestions for improvement. Both John Sweeney, Chairman, and Tom Carney, Secretary, gave an individual report re: Bord na nóg, while both went through the Annual Report. John Sweeney gave a brief outline of the key actions and various components of the new Coaching Strategy. A number of issues were discussed with the people in attendance. Some bullet points of relevance: – Declan O`Loughlin was congratulated on his new appointment with the newly established Robe Rockets, – Declan O`Loughlin highlighted the success of the newly established under-age girls team, – A discussion took place regarding where in some cases children in other clubs were being told to stay at home for matches (as they would not make the first 15 and would not get a game). This was fundamentally criticised as it went against the core of Bord na nÓg, and Ballinrobe club advocates a fully inclusive approach, – Peter Staunton was appointed as Chairman of Bord na nÓg, Keith McTigue as Secretary, and Tom Carney as Assistant Secetary, – Michael Coyne praised all volunteers within the club and congratulated the club on the new coaching strategy.
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Patron: Canon Conal Eustace P.P. President: Tony Walkin (087) 9308 444 Chairman: Alan Flannery (087) 9636 486 Vice-Chairman: Declan Corcoran (087) 644 1362 Secretary: Donal McCormack (087) 661 1137 Assistant Secretary: Keith McTigue Treasurer: John Culhane (087) 694 9455 Assistant Treasurer: Liam Horan (087 9185 867) PRO: Billy Horan (094) 95 41170, (086) 0577 286 Mayo GAA Board delegate: Adrian Flannery (087) 1738 137 Players’ Rep: David Killeen (087) 2307222 South Mayo GAA Board delegates: Johnny Buckley (087) 672 0308 and Billy Horan (094) 95 41170, (086) 0577 286 Oifigeach na Gaeilge / Culture Officer: Billy Horan (094) 95 41170, (086) 0577 286 Coaching Committee Chairman: Martin O’Connor (087 922 1412) A.S.A.P. Officer: Padraic Costello Snr (087 686 8099) Pitch Committee Chairperson: Sean Murphy (087) 270 6850 Lotto Officer: Michael Coyne (087) 632 4682 Children’s Officer: Filled at next meeting Club Designated Person: Alan Flannery Health & Safety Officer: David Flannery (087) 927 1020 Robe Rockets Co-ordinator: Declan O’Loughlin (087 206 3863) Equipment Officer: Gerry Murphy Ladies Football Officer: Emma Jennings Bord na nOg Officers: Chairperson: Peter Staunton Secretary: Keith McTigue, 086 106 7584 Flanagan Park enquiries: Donal McCormack (087) 661 1137, Sean Murphy (087) 270 6850
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Bord na nOg AGM Saturday 13th December at 6pm in the Tacu Centre Ballinrobe. Agenda 1. Minutes from last year 2. Chairman’s Address 3. Secretary’s Report 4. Team Reports 5. Coaching Committe Report 6. Election of Officers 7. AOB Please can you let your teams know All parents welcome. Regards, Tom Carney, Secretary
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