GAA President’s Awards
2019
The
club is delighted to have Cian Smith join the Senior Football management team
for 2019. The eldest of the four
Smith brothers, Cian has tasted success for his club, Boyle, at all grades. A
key member of the 2006 Roscommon Minor team that captured All Ireland glory
after a 55-year gap, his football career had to be put on hold in 2007 while he
successfully overcame serious illness. Cian fought his way back to football and
was an integral member of the Boyle team that captured intermediate honours in
2013. Since retirement he has become heavily involved in coaching and
fundraising and we welcome him to Coolera-Strandhill.
On Friday evening, Cian, along with his
parents, Mike and Mary and his brothers Enda, Ronan and Donal, were awarded the
Dermot Earley Family Award at the GAA President’s Awards for their long
association and dedication to Boyle GAA. Let’s hope it’s the first of many awards for
Cian this year!
Registration
This is a reminder
that Coolera-Strandhill GAA Club member registration is now open
for 2019 season. If you have already registered, thanks. If you want to
register and cannot remember your password, please click the “Reset
Password” button and follow the instructions. We ask that you register as
soon as possible so as to reduce the significant burden of managing this
process on club registrar and committee. As the playing season gets under way,
players are reminded that in order to be insured to play, they must be
registered. Anyone who has not registered by March 31st is not
eligible to vote at the A.G.M. You can register on-line on www.coolerastrandhill.com. Here's looking forward to a successful 2019 for us
all...!
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The
club has once again entered the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Last year we won the
Sports Category and would like to build on the success by having a larger
representation. This year’s theme is Leprechauns and the organisers are hoping
to set a world record on the day, so everyone is asked to wear Leprechaun
costumes.
Club Nursery Programme
The Club Nursery programme continues each Friday in the
Ursuline College from 6pm to 7pm. The programme is open to all children aged
5-8. Registration is online on www.coolerastrandhill.com and includes club top, shorts and socks.
Lotto
Last week's Lotto numbers for a jackpot of €10800
were 4, 6, 11, 20. Gerard Dunleavy and Michael Scanlon were Match 3 winners.
Next week's jackpot is €10900. Tickets cost just €2.00 and are available in
Bree's Bar, Coolera House and Keane's Centra or committee members. The
draw takes place each Monday in the clubhouse.
Junior Ladies
The Junior Ladies get their season underway on St.
Patrick’s Day when they play St. Farnan’s in the Spring Shield in Ransboro Pk.
The match is due to start at 11.00.
Dermot Molloy Hurling
League
The
hurling season also begins on St. Patrick’s Day when the seniors play Calry/St.
Joseph’s in Round 1 of the Dermot Molloy League in Hazelwood with a 12.30
throw-in.
Minor Football
The
Bank Holiday action concludes with our minors travelling to Nace O’ Dowd Park
on Monday to take on Coolaney/Mullinabreena in Group 1 of the U18 B League.
Throw-in is at 12.00.
National Hurling League
Final.
The
club was proud to have seven representatives on the Sligo Hurling panel, that
took to the field against Longford in the Div.3 League Final in Connacht GAA
Centre on Sunday. The Comerford brothers, Eoin, Marc and Luke, Kieran Prior,
Gary Cadden, Kevin Banks and Shane Brennan have all played a part in getting
Sligo to this stage of the league.