RAPPAREES-STARLIGHTS

The A.G.M. of Rapparees-starlights G.A.A. club took place in the Bellefield clubhouse on Sunday, January 15. The 55-strong attendance heard Maria Nolan read the Secretary's report in which she thanked the outgoing Chairman, John Browne, all her executive committee colleagues and indeed all who were working in any way for the betterment of the club.

She outlined the many highlights over the year on the field of play, in particular the Juvenile football win and the Minor hurlers bridging a 21-year gap to take the county title. She said that she had great hopes for the 2012 season and looked forward to seeing the Starlights regain their Senior football status. She promised to continue working to the best of her ability for Bellefield.

Pádraig Hall then presented the accounts, giving a detailed analysis of all income and expenditure in the previous 12 months and thanking all those who work so hard week in and week out on the club's two main fundraisers, lotto and bingo.

The outgoing Chairman, John Browne, then made his address, thanking all his fellow officers and all the executive members, all the people helping with lotto and bingo, field, camogie, Coiste na nog, ladies' football, race night committees, and particularly Martin Collins, Jim Nolan and Martin Kirwan for painting the hall and having it ready for the A.G.M.

He thanked all players, trainers, managers, selectors, and indeed anyone who had anything to do with the teams in 2011. He congratulated Ger and Bridgie Collins who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at Bellefield the night before. He congratulated our Jim Byrne Cup team who had beaten Craanford earlier in the day to gain their place in the semi-final of the competition.

He said that he had always endeavoured to improve Bellefield in any way he could, both on and off the field, and he said that he looked forward to Pádraig Hall's term of office as Chairman and would work with him and give him all the help he could. He extended sympathies to the Hall family on the death of Kay who was a staunch and loyal member of the club, and above all a lady to all she encountered.

In his address as new Chairman, Pádraig Hall said he looked forward to a successful year at Bellefield both on and off the field and asked all members to continue to support the club and to be active, If you are not active, you are not part of it , he said. He paid tribute to John Browne for all the work he had done for the club, not just in his threeyear term of office but over the years.

New committee: Chairman, Pádraig Hall; Secretary, Maria Nolan; Treasurer, Kathleen Miller; Coiste na nog Chairman, Tommy Foley; camogie Chairman, John Boland; Ed Doran, Michael Doyle, Tom Boland, Pat Hall, Pat Tobin, Hugo Kelly, Paddy Sullivan, John Browne, Fiacre Ryan, Nicky Murphy.

KILANERIN-BALLYFAD

Hard luck to the Minor footballers who were beaten by Bunclody in the Jim Byrne Cup quarter-final.

A large crowd attended the club public meeting last week where the scale and role of the club in the community was highlighted in a presentation by Seamus Hughes. Extra support in 2012 will be needed to cater for the hundreds of boys, girls, ladies and adult men now playing for your parish club.

The Senior club A.G.M. takes place on Friday, January 27, at 8.30 p.m. in Kilanerin Hall. Everyone is welcome.

KILRUSH-ASKAMORE

Registration of Kilrush-askamore Coiste na nog will take place on Friday, February 3, from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at the clubhouse in Ballyroebuck. Teams: Under-8, Under-10, Under-12, Under-14, Juvenile (Under-16) and Minor (Under-18).

New members are welcome (please bring a copy of birth certificate on the night). Registration fee is €10 for one child, or €20 for a family. We hope to see you all on the night. Training for all teams will be resuming soon. More details later.

Everyone in the Junior club would like to wish the Senior team all the best in their boxing exploits on Saturday next in the Amber Springs against Carnew Emmets. We have no doubt that you will do the club proud. Up KilrushAskamore!

NAOMH EANNA

Anyone interested in playing adult camogie for 2012 may ring Larry on 0863838699.

The new initiative, Gaelic4girls, will take place in Naomh Eanna again this year. Running for six weeks, the initiative is completely free and open to girls who haven't played ladies' football and are aged between seven and 18 years. The first session is on Wednesday, January 25, from 6 until 7 p.m. on the back pitch of the Naomh Eanna grounds. Players are asked to bring football boots, a rain jacket and your own water bottle. For more details please ring David on 0866441214.

A new ladies' football team will start playing in 2012. Players are guaranteed a minimum of 14 games and training will take place twice a week. High-profile coaches will take some training sessions. For more information please come to a meeting on Friday, February 3, in the Complex at 8 p.m. If you are unavailable to attend the meeting, please ring Charlotte on 085-1476766.

Under-8 hurling training will begin indoors on Thursday, February 2, from 7 until 8 p.m. New members are welcome.

Membership can now be paid for at the Complex.

The Senior Scór county final will take place on Friday, February 24. Entries are accepted under figure and set dancing, recitation, solo singing, instrumental music, novelty act, ballad singing and question time.

It starts at 8 p.m. on Friday, January 24, and Naomh Eanna talents are encouraged to enter!

Well done to Benny Travers who represented Naomh Eanna gallantly on Saturday last as he captained Wexford in their opening Walsh Cup game with N.U.I. Galway. Sadly, they lost by a point but Benny excelled in the full-back position. Also, congratulations to Pedro Travers who was a member of the football panel which won their O'byrne Shield game by beating Wicklow after extra-time by a point on Sunday.

The Minor footballers beat Duffry Rovers by two points in their Cullen Cup game on Sunday last.

If you have any gear or camogie/hurling equipment that you have and don't need, it would be much appreciated if you could contact Larry Cullen (0863838699).

Keep up to date on the latest Naomh Eanna G.A.A. news by logging onto facebook.com/naomheannagaa

Additional news and details that you have can be e-mailed to pro.naomheanna.wexford@gaa.ie or by texting 0879770497.

BUFFERS ALLEY

A general club meeting for all members and players will take place in the clubhouse on Sunday next, January 29, at 5.30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

The A.G.M. of the camogie club will take place in the clubhouse on Friday, January 27, at 8.30 p.m. All players and parents of under-age girls are asked to make a special effort to attend.

The 2012 club development draw tickets are due to be returned to either Joe Hughes or Mary Foley this week.

To be a member of this draw the cost is €10 per month or €120 for the year with a special draw (€650) for all those who subscribe the full amount in advance of the first draw.

€650 is paid out in prize money on the last Tuesday of every month. A lot of administrative work has to be done before the first draw so it is important to get the cards back on or before this Thursday night, January 26.

The club dinner dance will be held on Friday, February 3, in Seán Ógs incorporating the medal presentation to the 2011 winning teams.

Tickets costing €25

with

Quest (Stephen Murphy) providing the music are available from Bob Butler, Patrick Laffan, Seamus Kenny, Darren O'brien, Therese Doran, P.J. Doran, Bobby Kenny or Mary Foley.

Book now to avoid disappointment.

OULART CAMOGIE

Our Senior team take on Loughiel in the All-ireland semi-final on February 5. It is on in Casement Park, Belfast, at 2 p.m.

Anyone interested in going on a supporters' bus, their names must be given to Margaret Sutton before 8 p.m. on Friday, January 27. Ring Margaret on 0872543686 after 6 p.m.

MONAGEER-BOOLAVOGUE

The Coiste na nóg A.G.M. took place on Friday and the following were elected: Chairman, Mick Murphy; Secretary, Brigid Sinnott; Assistant Secretary, Enda Walshe; Treasurer, Patricia Murphy; P.R.O., Peter Mernagh; Coaching coordinator, Stephen O'leary; Under-8, Leo De Lacey, Patrick Ivory, Dave Carthy; Under-10, Rob Maher, John Ivory, Stephen O'leary; Under-12, Enda Walshe, Barry Millar, Michael Rowsome; Under-14 and Under-16, to be finalised shortly; Minor, Jimmy Gahan, Bryan Dwyer, Frank Ennett.

The camogie club A.G.M. was held on January 13. The following people were elected as officers: Chairperson, Pádraig Sinnott; Secretary, Emma Lupton; Treasurer, Antoinette Murphy; President, Martina Murphy; Vice-president, Josie Gahan; Child Protection Officer, Niamh O'loughlin.

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