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Shamrock Gaels Weekly News


Posted on: 8 January, 2012

Heritage Centre

We would like to wish all of our members and supporters a Happy New Year and the best of luck for what we hope will be a successful 2012.

There will be a Bord Na Nog meeting this Friday 13th at 8.30PM in the Clubhouse - all members are asked to attend.

The AGM takes place on Saturday 21st January in the Clubhouse - we would appeal to all members to attend and also extend a special welcome to new members who may be interested in developing football in the area.

Glen Young has been appointed Senior Manager for 2012. Glen has had a distinguished career with St Marys and Sligo and more recently had a successful stint as Manager of Glencar/Manorhamilton winning three county Senior titles. We welcome Glen to the club and wish him the best of luck in his new role.

The Club asks all members to support 'The PITCH' a Drama which is a fund raiser in aid of the North West Hospice. It takes place this Saturday 14th January in Castle Dargan Hotely at 8pm. Tickets are on sale in local outlets or from Niall Kearns 086 8599792, Eugene Carroll 087 2216477 or Andy Kearns 087 9128590 - they will also be on sale at the door on the night.

The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Aine Brennan, Sooey, Maureen Kelly, Dromahair and Patricia McCormack, Annaghgowan, Riverstown who died recently. 


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