The Club held
its first on-line AGM via Zoom platform on Sunday last Jan. 10th. The meeting
was very well attended. In brief, the reports of the evening detailed a very
positive look back on a very difficult 2020 where the club managed to pull
through, despite some very challenging hurdles. The year was dominated, of
course, by the pandemic and it’s a credit to all involved in the Club that we
still managed to provide a crucial service to our community given the testing
circumstances.
Chairperson,
Ollie Lee commended all involved in the Club during the year from sponsors to
players, coaches, officers, parents and supporters. He remarked on the
considerable achievement in getting through 2020. Great effort was again given
to providing hours of coaching to our large membership of players, youth and
adult. We also managed to deliver significant improvements to our facility at
Nace O’Dowd Park through an extensive car park extension and associated works.
He expressed a huge pride in being involved in such a great club with great
volunteers and asked for renewed commitment again for what promises to be a
challenging 2021.
Sympathy was
expressed to all the recently bereaved families of the Club with special
mention for former Chairperson, the late Fr. Paddy Kilcoyne. Fr. Paddy was a
loyal and unconditional supporter of the Club ever since his tenure and
supported us through all our events and fundraisers. Ar dheis Dé go raibh said
go leir.
Best wishes
and health for 2021 were extended to everybody on behalf of the Executive of
the Club. An e-copy of the AGM booklet is available by contacting Club
Chairperson Ollie Lee (ollielee@hotmail.com).
Club
Executive 2021:
President:
Jack Devaney, Chairperson: Ollie Lee, Vice Chairperson: TBF, Secretary: Eugene
Henry, Assistant Secretary: Leo Coleman, Treasurer: Brendan Kivlehan, Assistant
Treasurer: David Hosey, Coaching Officer: Padraig McGourty, PRO: Rose Maloney Quinn
Joint PRO:
TBF, National Schools’ Coordinators: Padraig McGourty & John Marren
Insurance
Officer: Shane O’Brien, Children’s Officer: Caroline Coleman
IT Officer:
David Hosey, Registrar: Shane O’Brien
County Board
Delegate: John Brennan, Strategic Plan Coordinator: Padraig McGourty
Next Club
Meeting will take place on Monday 25 January by zoom meeting at 9.00pm. All are
welcome. If you would like to attend please contact Eugene Henry 087 2447098 or
Ollie Lee 087 7981827.
As a new GAA
season begins, the Club would like to appeal for Volunteers & Underage
Coaches to support the Clubs activities during 2021. If you would like to be
involved please contact a committee member, phone details are available on our
website – www.coolaneymullinabreena.com
Thank you.
Our Healthy
Club Initiative work continues with “Lights on our Track” at Nace O’Dowd Park
from 7pm - 9pm every Tues & Thurs. This initiative was developed to benefit
those working day hours or unable to avail of the facilities during the day.
Thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers who make this possible.
We realise
that people need now, more than ever, to keep active and healthy. Our track is
open every day for all to use within 5km. Please remember to adhere to all
guidelines. A one- way system in place. No group walking except within one’s
family unit. Physical distancing is in place at all times. Stay within your
5km.
Club are delighted to be
participating in the “Every Step Counts’ Challenge”. We’ve had a brilliant response so far and already
surpassed the 500km mark on our steps challenge. Well done to all and keep up the
good work. Please note: We will be running our own prize draw for all who
register. More details on this challenge and coverage on the Clubs Social Media
Platforms.
Club were
delighted and proud to watch our valued Clubman and player Daniel Davey
featured on “Ear to the Ground” recently. The programme showcased his career in
Nutrition, working with Dublin GAA, his home farm in Chaffpool and our club.
The filming included idyllic countryside of Chaffpool and also featured both
his parents. Peter & Eileen Davey. There was great coverage of the Junior B
Final. The programme is available to watch on RTE Player. If you like more
information on Daniels company please see his www.daveynutrition.com or facebook page Davey
Nutrition.
Given the
very high prevalence of Covid-19 Achonry Farmers Market will remain closed for
January. The Market Committee will review the situation at end of January and post
an update.
Our Club would like to
thank Chris McDonagh and CMD Group most sincerely for their continued support
as our main sponsor during 2020. Their loyalty to our Club, in a difficult
period for businesses everywhere, is very much appreciated and acknowledged as
a significant boost in helping the club survive this past year. Míle Buíochas.
Clubs PRO would like to
thank everyone who contributed notes, photos, information and supported the
role during 2020. A special word of thanks to all who helped with the archive
section during the first lock down phase in 2020. Please continue to send in
anything you wish to be included in the
clubs notes to rosequinn.ire@gmail.com or contact Rose Maloney
Quinn 0864658877