In Kilcock GAA Clubhouse - (SHARP) SUNDAY 1st DECEMBER 2019 AT 6.00PM
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CUMANN LUTHCHLEAS GAEL CILL CHÓCA
THE A.G.M. OF THE CLUB TAKES PLACE ON
SUNDAY 1st DECEMBER 2019 AT 6.00PM
(SHARP)
In Kilcock GAA ClubhouseCONTENTS:- Clár (Agenda)........................................................................................................................................... 3 Adoption of Standing Orders .................................................................................................................. 4 Kilcock GAA Club Officials 2019 .............................................................................................................. 9 Turscail an Runaí/Secretary’s Report 2019 ........................................................................................... 10 Development Committee Report 2019................................................................................................. 13 Registrar’s Report 2019 ........................................................................................................................ 15 Election of Executive Committee and County Board Delegates ........................................................... 17 Win a House Competition ..................................................................................................................... 18 Online Registration and Lotto ........................................................................................................... 18 Club Coach/Academy ........................................................................................................................ 18 Fundraisers........................................................................................................................................ 19 Social Initiative 2019: ........................................................................................................................ 19 Ceathrar Laochra Ó Cill Choca .......................................................................................................... 20 In Conjunction with….. ...................................................................................................................... 21 Club Sections Annual Reports 2019 ...................................................................................................... 23 A. Bord na nÓg Annual Report 2019.......................................................................................... 23 B. Camogie Club Annual Report 2019........................................................................................ 40 C. Ladies Football Annual Report 2019 ..................................................................................... 50 D. Hurling Annual Report 2019 .................................................................................................. 59 E. Men’s Football Annual Report 2019...................................................................................... 61 2|Page
Clár (Agenda)
The following business shall be transacted at the Annual
General Meeting: -
1. Adoption of Standing Orders
2. Minutes of previous AGM
3. Presidents Address
4. Secretary’s Report
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Chairperson’s Address
7. Election of Officers and Members of the Executive
Committee
8. Election of Co. Board
Delegates
9. Motions/Amendments
10. Any Other Business.
3|PageAdoption of Standing Orders
In order that the proceedings of the Annual General Meeting be carried out without delay,
the following standing orders will be observed: -
1. The Proposer of a Resolution or an Amendment thereto may speak for 5 minutes, but
no more than 7 minutes.
2. A delegate speaking to a Resolution or of an Amendment thereto must not exceed 5
minutes.
3. The Proposer of a Resolution or of an Amendment thereto may speak a second time
for 3 minutes before a vote is taken, but no other delegate may speak a second time
to the same Resolution or Amendment.
4. The Chairman may at any time he considers a matter has been sufficiently discussed,
call on the Proposer for a reply, and when that has been given a vote must be taken.
5. A delegate may, with the consent of the Chairman, move “that the question be now
put”, after which the proposer has spoken, a vote must be taken.
6. Where the AGM considers it appropriate, a vote may be by secret ballot.
7. A speaker to the Annual Report or to any other general discussion shall not exceed 5
minutes on any one topic.
8. Any motion seeking additions or amendments to the Constitution or Rules must have
a majority equal to two-thirds of those present, entitled to vote and voting.
9. Standing Orders shall not be suspended for the purposes of considering any matter on
the Agenda except by the consent of a majority equal to two-thirds of those present,
entitled to vote and voting.
The Chairman may change the order of items on the agenda with the support of a simple
majority of those present, entitled to vote and voting.
4|PageMinutes of Last AGM
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting
of Kilcock GAA Club
on Sunday 24th February 2019 at 6.00pm
ATTENDEES:
Andy Quinn John McGrath Mark McCashin
Brian Connaughton Paul Norris Peter Divilly
Bernie Durkan Ed Goodwin (Chairperson) Roy Walsh
Caoimhin Flood Stuart Brennan Eamonn Costello
Declan Cahalin Tom Durkan
Evelyn Meenaghan (Secretary) Brendan McGlynn Sheena Byrne
Michael O’Brien Peter Gannon Garry O’Brien
No. Item: Actions
1. Opening. Standing Orders and Minutes
The Chairperson opened the meeting at 6:20pm. The standing orders were accepted,
proposed by G O’Brien and seconded by E Meenaghan.
The Minutes of the previous annual general meeting held on 4th February 2018 were read
through silently – the minutes were accepted, proposed by P Norris and seconded by E
Costello.
The Minutes of a special executive meeting held on 25th November 2018 were read through
silently – a typographical error in the “Family membership (one child)” was amended to
“€140” and the minutes were accepted, proposed by E Costello and M McCashin.
2. Presidents Address
The President thanked everyone who worked on a voluntary basis during the year in addition
to clubhouse and ground staff. He encouraged all teams to make it a priority to strive to
compete in Division one in all codes.
He urged the club to focus on improved communications both within the club and with the local
community and suggested the publication of a regular newsletter on club activities including
the new pitch and ground developments and promotion of the club draw. He wished all the
teams the very best in 2019.
3. Secretary’s Report read out by Evelyn
The highlights of the report were read out by Evelyn, the report was proposed by D Cahalin and
seconded by M McCashin.
4. Chairperson’s Address
The Chairperson highlighted the sporting achievement of the year.
5. Treasurers Report
The Treasurer and Vice Treasurer provided an overview of the Accounts for the year.
6. Election of Officers and Members of the Executive Committee Proposed/Seconded
President(s): Mick McGinley and Fr. George P Divilly/P Norris
5|PageVice-President: Michael O’Brien E Goodwin/B McGlynn
Cathaoirleach (Chairperson): Ed Goodwin M McCashin/S Brennan
Leas Cathaoirleach (Vice Chairperson): Declan Cahalin C Flood /R Walsh
Runai (Secretary): -
Cohm Runai (Joint Secretary) -
Cisteoir (Treasurer)/Finance Committee John McGrath/Stuart M O’Brien/T Durkan
Brennan/Declan Cahalin
Comh Cisteoir (Joint Treasurer)
Oifigeach Caidreamh Poibli (PRO): Mark Durkan E Costello/G O’Brien
Registrar: -
Assistant Registrar: Mark McCashin P Norris/D Cahalin
Oifgeach Na Gailge (Irish Officer): Michael Minogue (Michaél Ó R Walsh/B Connaughton
Muineog)
Children’s Officer Oisin Quigley R Walsh/S Brennan
Health & Wellbeing Officer: Paul Norris E Meenaghan/C Flood
Executive:
Paul Brennan M McCashin/A Quinn
Tom Durkan J McGrath/R Walsh
Eamonn Costello Peter Divilly/Declan Cahalin
Peter Divilly D Cahalin/G O’Brien
Bord na nÓg Chairperson Caoimhin Flood D Cahalin/J McGrath
Bord na nÓg Secretary Roy Walsh M O’Brien/D Cahalin
Camogie Chairperson John Hurley P Norris/M McCashin
Camogie Secretary Alan Hutchinson M O’Brien/P Divilly
Ladies Football Chairperson Bernie Durkan P Norris/C Flood
Ladies Football Secretary Sheena Byrne R Walsh/E Goodwin
It was noted that Andy Quinn and Mark O’Flaherty as Chairperson and Secretary respectively of
the Hurling Committee would represent Hurling on the Executive, but there was no need to elect
them formally.
It was noted that the Football committee would be co-opted by the Executive.
7. Elections of Co. Board Delegates Proposed/Seconded
Pat Larkin, M McCashin /D Cahalin
Mick McGinley. M McCashin /D Cahalin
Brian Connaughton. M McCashin /D Cahalin
8. Motions
1. Executive meetings to be held monthly at least 11 times during the year with no requirement
for an executive meeting during August.
Proposed constitutional rule to be amended:-
7.9 The Executive Committee shall meet at least once each quarter and four members
present shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of the Executive Committee.
Proposed by M McCashin
Countermotion proposed by M O’Brien that the Executive committee meet at least once a
month except for one month in the summertime. Motion seconded by B McGlynn.
Countermotion proposed by G O’Brien that the quorum for an Executive meeting be increased
to eight members. Motion seconded by E Costello and on a show of hands of those present at
the meeting duly passed.
Constitutional rule to be amended:-
7.9 The Executive Committee shall meet at least once a month except for one month in the
Summertime and eight members present shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of the
Executive Committee.
6|Page2. All proposals for fundraising and sponsorship must be approved in advance through the
Executive Committee and any such monies accounted for through the Club Finance Committee.
Proposed by J McGrath and seconded by D Cahalin and motion duly passed.
3. Social members cannot sign in non-members.
Proposed constitutional rule to be amended:-
4.1.4 Temporary (Social) Membership shall be open to all persons actively involved in such
additional activities as may be promoted by the Club. They may be admitted for periods not
exceeding twelve months after being duly elected. They shall not be entitled to vote or engage
in management or control of the Club. They shall not be entitled to sign-in non-members.
Proposed by Special General Meeting (revising membership fees on 11th November 2018)
seconded by M McCashin and duly passed.
4. That clause 4.1.4 of the Constitution be amended to include the words “ on such terms and
conditions as the Executive Committee shall deem fit”:-
Proposed constitutional rule to be amended:-
4.1.4 Temporary (Social) Membership shall be open to all persons actively involved in such
additional activities as may be promoted by the Club on such terms and conditions as the
Executive Committee shall deem fit. They may be admitted for periods not exceeding twelve
months after being duly elected. They shall not be entitled to vote or engage in management
or control of the Club.
Proposed by Executive meeting (revising membership fees on 11th November 2018) seconded
by M O’Brien and duly passed.
5. A Grants sub-committee be formed.
Proposed by N Jones
Counter-proposal that this form part of the Finance Committee. Seconded by D Cahalin and
duly passed.
6. An injury claims officer be appointed by each of the Bord na nÓg, Hurling and Football sporting
sub-committee of the club.
Proposed by E Meenaghan seconded by P Norris and duly passed.
7. That the Annual Membership fee for the Academy (age 4-6) increased to €100 at a Special
Meeting of the Club on 25th November 2018 either
A. Be reduced to €75 per annum; or
B. Remain at €100 and each paid up (before 30 April) Academy member be offered either a
Club training top / or Club shorts and socks (max cost €25).
Proposed by M McCashin. Option B seconded by R Walsh and motion duly passed.
8. A supply of footballs (Last year there were only three proper footballs in the training bag and
three more were collected of other clubs during the year).
B- Approach Scoil Dara for the availability of pitches. Last year there were a lot of teams
crammed on top of each other and players of the team could not practice shooting skills etc
before training as there was no space. The pitch was also severely damaged due to overuse
of the pitch.
C- A goalmouth guard to be installed to prevent kids and teenagers entering the pitch and
destroying the areas from the 21 yard line to the goals. This has been a problem of late and
may stop kids entering the pitch to play soccer.
D- Scoreboard to be used during more games within the club. During the majority of ladies
games, hurling games, camogie games, second team football games and underage age
games the scoreboard was not set up. This should be used always.
E- The installation of modern gym equipment. The gym equipment at present is very aged, and
not suited for any type of GAA training. The installation of top class gym equipment would
be a long-term club investment used for teams from U14 upwards across all levels for
strength and conditioning. This would be fundamental to the club teams driving forward
7|Pageand benefits many teams in the club. Although we are very grateful for the use of Sphere
fitness, for the amount of money it costs to train there it may be wiser to think of the long-
term investment in a state of the art gym.
Proposed by M Durkan seconded by E Costello and motion duly passed.
It was noted that some items on the list had already been achieved and others were being
considered as part of future planning.
9. The Lotto to Reinvigorated
The weekly lotto is the bread and butter of every club and more effort needs to be put in.
a. All players over 18 should be selling tickets. I think the best way would be to give them 250
tickets each for the year to sell. Say 100 players involved that would make the club 50,000
for the year.
b. I would replace the lotto ticket with envelope and have 3 squares on envelope. 2 euro per
square and 5 euro for 3. This would enable envelopes being left in shops and pubs around
the town.
c. Draw should be done every Sunday eve at approx. 8pm (as most people go home b4 that
time if working)
d. Draws should be done in a different pub each weekend. Club would have a draw each
month. This would show that we are engaging in the community.
e. ROSTER. Should be drawn up who's weekend it is to go around the pubs and do draw. I
reckon 8 persons should be on this. That's Friday night sat night and Sunday early eve selling
tickets. Between all codes this is very possible. (When doing out Roster mix young with
middle or older generation). Any1 on roster must make sure to collect all tickets from
premises that we target to sell tickets.
f. Bank holidays draw Monday eve.
g. Games at home round up a couple of young lads to sell under 16s and away games.
h. I am willing to help with reinvigorating the Lotto.
Proposed by Brendan Shovlin. Motion discussed and it was proposed to set up a Lotto sub-
committee to tackle the issue but this matter needed a Lotto champion to bring it forward.
Seconded by M McCashin and motion duly carried.
9. AOB
G O’Brien provided an update from the Development Committee.
Volunteers to help with Lotto were again requested.
The club fundraiser “Win a North Kildare house” was discussed and all were asked to assist in
buying and selling the tickets.
It was noted that the old clubhouse would need to be replaced with a container or other space for
storage.
The Chairperson thanked everyone for their attendance and commitment to the club and closed
the meeting.
end
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8|PageKilcock GAA Club Officials 2019
(Joint) President(s): Michael McGinley
Fr. George Augustine
Vice–President : Michael O’Brien
Cathaoirleach (Chairperson): Ed Goodwin
Leas Cathaoirleach (Vice Chairperson): Declan Cahalin
Runai (Secretary):
Comh Runai (Joint Secretary):
Cisteoir (Treasurer): John McGrath
Comh Cisteoir (Joint Treasurer): Declan Cahalin/Stuart Brennan
Oifigeach Caidreamh Poibli (PRO): Mark Durkan
Registrar: Mark McCashin/Alann Hutchinson
Oifigeach Na Gaeilge (Irish Officer): Michael Minogue (Michaél Ó Muineog)
Children’s Officer Oisin Quigley
Health and Wellbeing Officer Paul Norris
County Board Delegates Pat Larkin,
Mick McGinley and
Brian Connaughton
Executive Committee
Ed Goodwin Mark McCashin
Alan Hutchinson Mark O’Flaherty
Andy Quinn Michael O’Brien
Bernie Durkan Mick McGinley
Brian Connaughton Oisin Quigley
Caoimhin Flood Pat Larkin
David McTiernan Paul Brennan
Declan Cahalin Paul Norris
Dermot Finn Peter Divilly
Donal Cummins Roy Walsh
Eamonn Costello Sheena Byrne
Evelyn Meenaghan Stuart Brennan
John Hurley Tom Durkan
John McGrath
9|PageTurscail an Runaí/Secretary’s Report 2019 Seo cuir sios ar obair na bliana i Cumann Luthcleas Gael Cill Choca i mbliana 2019. Thank you to all who have assisted me during 2019 in executing the role of Secretary of the Club. This is my third year and as such I will be stepping down as Club Secretary. I would like to offer the club my best wishes for the future. 2019 was a great sporting year for the club which saw the adult camogie win the Intermediate Division 3 League, their first year at this level, and the adult ladies’ football elevated to 2019 Kildare Junior County Champions. Indeed the adult ladies football team also reached the Leinster club final losing out by a goal to Meath’s Navan O’Mahonys Two camogie players Caoimhe Shiel and Orlaith Fahy competed at county team level which saw Kildare win the Division 2 All-Ireland League Final in April when they defeated Limerick. During the year Fiona Kyne, Sarah Lavin also played with the County Minor teams. The ladies football U14 team also brought success to the club, winning their championship final and the ladies football U10 team had the opportunity to represent our club at the National blitz in Croke Park. The adult hurling team, who this year, following on from their victory in the Junior Championship in 2018, were promoted to the Intermediate rankings and the team reached the semi-final of the league. The minor team (amalgamation with Clane) had a great year which cumulated in winner the minor B title. For the first time in many years Kilcock fielded a team at U21 level on our own which emphasises further the positive energy around hurling in the club. The adult mens’ football team were unfortunately knocked out at the quarter final stage of the intermediate championship and a similar fate faced the Minors and U17 teams. The second adult mens football team suffered from lack of numbers and had to concede a game for lack of numbers. Congratulations to Eoin Hayes who has been selected for the Kildare Hurling minors panel. One Club We have been “One Club” now for three years and the benefits are clear for all to see. The gender balance in membership is virtually 50/50. We have a very vibrant Ladies section both in Football and Camogie. The benefits of the ‘One Club’ approach will reap benefits over the coming years allowing both Ladies sections grow and develop further. Development: The clubhouse and facilities are approaching 20 years old and the Executive has been working since 2018 to update the emergency lighting, fire extinguishers and external lighting to ensure the building is compliant with all the necessary standards. This has been an expensive exercise and will continue during 2020 with plans to update the fire alarm system and the audio visual equipment and wifi in the club. The Development committee has carried out great work during the year, with the focus on developing the two new pitches in addition to other work, set out in the Development report below. Great thanks to that committee for all their work. 10 | P a g e
Sport Capital Grants: During 2018, Ed Goodwin applied for sports capital grants funding to upgrade the hall, floor, lighting and painting and we have just received news that the Club has been awarded €32,000 from the government sports capital grant in this regard. Juvenile Pitch Great thanks to Mark McCashin for successfully applying for development funding for the junior pitch. Lotto Sales of the Club Lotto championed online by Mark McCashin during 2018 and early 2019 did increase the sales of lotto but this has now slipped back despite the recognition that volunteers are required to sell lotto in the town. Lotto is a huge source of day to day funding for the club and the loss of this revenue means that we struggle to provide equipment to our teams and develop our facilities. We are not harnessing fully the generosity and goodwill of the people of Kilcock and its environs and a full review of Lotto and its operation is required as part of the overall strategic planning and fundraising in the club. Member Registrations Registration is for 2020 will open in the New Year and the Executive committee will be overseeing that player membership is paid for 2020 before players taking part in any training or games. GAA Croke Park has tightened up the rules and operation of the Injury Benefit Fund so that no benefits may accrue to unregistered players. Fundraising The major fundraiser in 2019 was the “Win a North Kildare House” which was an online- collaboration between Kilcock, Carbury and Cappagh to raffle a 4 bed house in Derrinturn, worth over €250,000 which raised €100,000 for club development for each of the clubs. Many thanks to those who contributed to this success. There were several smaller fundraisers throughout the year including kids discos promoted by LGFA and table quiz by Bord na nÓg. It continues to be very costly to run a club, with costs rising for compliance, insurance, upgrades to the facilities etc. Fundraising is always on the agenda and it is not getting any easier, but the people and businesses of Kilcock are great when approached for funds. We would like to thank all those that gave so generously of their time and money in 2019. Clubhouse Facilities Kilcock GAA Club has the largest membership of all the sporting/cultural clubs in the town. Our strategy during 2017 - 2019 was to work more closely with other sporting and cultural groups to forge closer ties; too foster greater cross-community involvement and to position ourselves at the centre of the community. In 2019 our hall and meeting room (Raftery room and Chóca room) facilities have been utilised by Kilcock Music and Drama Society for the second year. Kilcock Celtic, Irish Dancing, Kilcock Fitness Bootcamps, Rinka Kids Group, Autism group, Pilates, Naoiora Siamsa, and ARK club all use our facilities as part of our strategy to be a ‘Hub’ for the community. Residents associations and sporting groups have also used our facilities for meetings and events during 2019. In addition, the Club hosts regular kids parties and other revenue generating events. These activities generate approx. €20,000 income for the Club ensuring the club is a vibrant 11 | P a g e
location for the whole community. Use of the club by community based external groups is a
principle requirement of government grant programmes.
Kilcock GAA Club employs 13 part-time staff directly and 3-5 through the CE Scheme and is a
direct contributor to the local economy.
Child Protection
The Executive must endure that compliance with the Garda Vetting and GAA Child Protection
Guidelines by all volunteers and to this end the Club hosted a small number of Child Protection
courses in 2019. All volunteers are also required to complete the online vetting process.
Vetting services for the GAA are currently overseen by the National Children’s Office in Croke
Park. In the GAA any person that interacts with any person under 16 as part of their club role
or who carries out a role of responsibility such as coaching, managing or training underage
teams or indeed adult teams that contain any player under 18 years of age must be vetted.
It also applies to organising underage activities or refereeing underage games. Such roles, also
referred to as ‘relevant work or regulated activity’ in the legislation, include the following but
are not exclusive to these roles:
• Managing, training or mentoring teams that include players under 18 years of age,
those who officiate at our underage games, those who work with young children at
GAA Club Academies and Cúl Camps and all Club Camp personnel.
• Bar Staff and FAS employment scheme workers who may work with children and
vulnerable persons.
• Juvenile and Executive Committee members who make policy decision for children at
Club and County Level, other roles, identified at local level, may also come under the
heading of roles of responsibility or relevant work and the Club may decide on the
merits or necessity for vetting people who fulfil such roles of responsibility. The GAA
Vetting Policy also applies to Ladies Gaelic Football and Camogie.
The Garda vetting procedure is now streamlined and available online – The Club Children’s
Officer Oisin Quigley can be contacted for any queries you may have.
The ethos of the club is one of RESPECT and with that in mind we would ask all members and
patrons of the Club to be respectful of all others within the Club.
Thank You
Thanks to our outgoing Club Coach, Cathal Jennings who has grown the Academy numbers,
amongst other initiatives, during his tenure and who now hands the reins over to our new
Club Coach.
Thanks to our FAS staff of Seamus Lynam, Ian Cummins Glen Farrell, Edel Stone and Ailish
Brady, we would like to thank each of them for their contribution to the club during the year.
Thanks also to our Bar Staff who provided a service throughout the year. A special thanks to
Marie O’Keeffe for her commitment and professionalism in relation to all our
accounts/payroll. Thanks also to Stewart Phelan for food in the club over the year.
Thanks to the members of the Executive and members of all the sub-committees and all
coaches/mentors/managers across all codes and all those who work in the background doing
great work for the club for their sterling contribution to the success of the club during 2019.
12 | P a g eConclusion
On behalf of the club we extend our condolences to all families who suffered bereavement
during the year and a mass to be held before the annual general meeting will remember all
the families and friends of those who have sadly passed away during the year. We thank all
the committee members for their work during the year and all players, managers and all
others who helped to keep our club as a vital part of the community.
Finally, we are all part of a great community – both the Kilcock GAA community and the
Kilcock town community at large. Being part of a community requires each and every person
to treat each other with respect and to have concern for the wellbeing of your fellow man, I
would remind everyone of their continuing role in this regard as part of this great GAA
community.
Evelyn Meenaghan, Runai
Development Committee Report 2019
At the outset it is with great regret and sadness that we are reminded of our past member
Mr. Dermot Mulligan who was sadly take from us last April. He was a member of our
Committee and a great GAA man. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
The Development Committee consists of Declan Cahalin, Donal Cummins, Eamonn Costello,
John Hurley, Liam Eves, Myra McGlynn, Paul Norris, Peter Divilly and myself. The Committee
have formally met each month on a total of 16 occasions since January last. Recent meetings
have been held weekly in order to meet approaching deadlines. Pitch development has been
the primary focus to date but other developments have been considered and are at various
stages of advancement, We have engaged the services of Kealy Suttle Agronomy to advise
and supervise the pitch construction. We have also engaged Donnochadh O’Brien &
Associates, Consulting Engineers to assist with planning and new development. Numerous
site meetings have also been held with both Consultants to ensure smooth progress to date.
A “Heads of Agreement” document was co-signed by ourselves and Glenveagh Properties in
May allowing work to progress on the pitch construction while affording Glenveagh site
access along a new haul road that has been temporary put in place. This arrangement is to
remain in place while Glenveagh continue with house building on their Ledwell Park site. I am
happy to say that our relationship with Glenveagh Properties continues to be very positive
and there is no doubt that pitch construction would not be so far advanced if we had to source
funding and materials for the build up of ground to allow this to happen. Credit is also due to
Eves Construction and Laragh Sports Turf and Service for their involvement in this project. We
also have a new entrance including wall, railing and landscaping for our road frontage that
has greatly improved the appearance.
It was a great boost to avail of funding in the sum of €100,000 from the Win a House in North
Kildare Draw. Thanks to all for their support and assistance in making this draw such a success.
Thanks to Donal Cummins, Dermot Finn, Stuart Brennan and Paul Brennan who put in a great
13 | P a g eeffort in ticket sales on behalf of Kilcocck GAA. We would also like to acknowledge the
involvement of Carbury and Cappagh GAA Clubs in this venture.
Works undertaken separately by Our Committee to date includes:
• Welcome signs on piers at new entrance
• Extension of temporary surfacing to new boundary wall in car park area
• New sliding entrance gates
• Completion of Club Development Grant Application Form 2020 to Comhairle Laighean
C.L.G. end June 2019 with a potential of receiving up to €70k in Grant aid
• Applied for Leader Funding for future walkway, lighting and skills wall (ongoing)
• Fertilising and seeding of pitch 2
• Held workshops and follow up group meetings to produce a 5 Year Development Plan
• Carried out online survey of members, players and the local community for additional
input to the Development Plan
• Applied for loan to Croke Park to allow for completion of pitch construction
• Engaged independent Surveyors to determine the site boundaries
• Ball Stop Nets on order for main pitch and juvenile pitch
The Committee continue to meet and discuss future proposals such as:
• Completion of 5 Year Development Plan (imminent)
• Completion of playing pitches
• Alternative pitch availability elsewhere while pitch construction continues
• Floodlighting
• Construction of Walkway and lighting
• Provision of Skills Wall
• Astro Pitch Development
• Relocation of fencing from main pitch to future Astro Pitch
• Relocation and upgrading of generator for floodlighting
• Engaging of Architect to advise on current use of building spaces and future needs
• Provision of outdoor toilet accommodation
• Relocating Containers from their present location
• Increased car parking accommodation and surfacing of all parking areas
14 | P a g e• Possible extension to building
• Provision of modern meeting rooms
• Planning Permission submission(s)
• Exploring other sources of funding to pay for the costs of all future developments
We were joined by Myra McGlynn in June and she is a great asset to our group. A sign of her
dedication is that even though she was working in Japan for the Rugby World Cup she joined
us online at an unearthly hour of the morning for our meeting in September. Myra has also
been busy with responses to emails while abroad. Thanks for your commitment to this group.
I would also like to thank all members of our Development Committee for their involvement
to date. Meetings have always been very constructive and focussed. It has been a pleasure to
work with you and looking forward to continuing efforts to provide facilities that will be for
the future good of our members, players and the local community.
Garry O’Brien, Chairman
Registrar’s Report 2019
2019 has seen Kilcock GAA membership grow to new heights with an increase of 31% on
2018 figures. Coupled with this there was a sizeable increase in female participation across
playing and non-playing membership numbers.
Membership Numbers
The following table details the breakdown of membership type
2019
Male Female Total
Juvenile 242 208 450
Adult 89 40 129
Adult non Playing 189 219 408
987
Fee Payment
99% of all registration fees are made online and the desire for 2020 is that all fees are paid
online to ensure player registration for insurance purposes is streamlined. There were
issues with payment of registration fees during 2019 for a certain section of the club that
fell into two categories:-
• Non-payment of annual fee
• Part payment of annual fee
This will not be allowed to occur in 2020 and responsibility of ensuring players picked to play
are fully registered and insured will be the sole responsibility of the team manager.
15 | P a g eI took over responsibility as registrar midway through 2019 and it should be acknowledged the work carried out by Mark McCashin during 2019 in his role as registrar. Looking forward to a great 2020. Alan Hutchinson, Registrar 16 | P a g e
Election of Executive Committee and
County Board Delegates
President(s):
Vice–President :
Cathaoirleach (Chairman):
Leas Cathaoirleach (Vice Chairman):
Runai (Secretary):
Leas Runai (Joint/Assistant
Secretary):
Cisteoir (Treasurer):
Leas Cisteoir (Vice Treasurer):
Oifigeach Caidreamh Poibli (PRO):
Registrar:
Oifigeach Na Gaeilge (Irish Officer):
Children’s Officer:
Health and Wellbeing Officer:
County Board Delegates :
Executive Committee:
17 | P a g eWin a House Competition The big Club fundraiser for 2019 was Win a North Kildare House” which is an online- collaboration between Kilcock, Carbury and Cappagh to raffle a 4-bed house in Derrinturn, worth over €250,000 which raised €100,000 for club development for each of the clubs. There were also cash prizes of €7,500, €5,000 and €2,500. Tickets were also sold at Shopping centres, online and advertised on radio. Online Registration and Lotto The Club uses Clubforce for registering club membership, online lotto and communications with the membership base. 2019 saw a continuing increase in membership across all codes of the club, particularly in the juvenile and female demographic. Club Coach/Academy The Leinster Council initial three-year plan to promote Gaelic games in Leinster is now in its third year in the Club. The Club Coach, Cathal Jennings completed two years and has now handed over the reins to the new Club Coach, Ciaran Farrell from Edenderry Co Offaly. The positive effects of this initiative continue to be reflected in the Club membership particularly in the Academy for boys and girls aged 4-6 which continues to go attract new members. Great thanks to Ellen Cahalin for spearheading the Academy during 2019. 18 | P a g e
Presentation Night
A presentation night was held in the club to celebrate club wins in 2019 including the Junior Camogie
and Junior Hurling. Members of the 21A Football champions from 1999 were also in attendance on
the night. A great night was had by all.
Fundraisers
Table Quiz
Bord na nÓg held a table quiz fundraiser in
November which was well attended.
LGFA Halloween Disco
LGFA held a children’s disco for Halloween
over the mid-term holidays which was a
great success.
Social Initiative 2019:
The GAA’s mission statement states: “The GAA is a community-based volunteer organisation
promoting Gaelic Games, Culture and Lifelong Participation”. For many age-groups, our
games can meet their participation needs, however, as an adult gets older their needs
increase while participation opportunities diminish. The reality is that many fall away from
their GAA club and the connection with what once was an integral part of their lives dwindles.
This can in turn lead to less engagement with their community as a whole. The GAA is
committed to reversing this trend through the Social Initiative.
The Social Initiative Committee in Kilcock GAA comprises of Brian Connaughton, Brendan
Macken and Michael McGinley. This year we organised a coach trip on 19 th June to
Rathcroghan Visitors Centre, near Strokestown, Co. Roscommon and 32 people enjoyed the
day. We also visited and had a very good lunch at in Strokestown House.
19 | P a g eWe also hosted well known playwright, actor
and comedian Seamus O’Rourke at the Club
with his own play “An Ogeous Brose” on 10th
November. This was a very enjoyable evening
with a packed house.
The two events seem to have been appreciated
by all who took part. It is mainly older people
who support these events which brings
different and new people to our club.
Brendan Macken runs the Card game every Wednesday night. This is a great outlet for card
players. It has been running successfully for several years.
We urge the next committee to support the Social Initiative and also look in to organising the
Scór this coming year as this is a very important area of GAA Clubs all over the country and it
is a pity that there has been no commitment within the Club to keep this going.
Brian Connaughton
Ceathrar Laochra Ó Cill Choca
The Club celebrated Kildare's All-Ireland
Senior Football win of 1919 and honoured
the four Kilcock players that represented
Kilcock on that day: James "Ginger" Moran,
Christopher "Kit" Flynn, Joe O'Connor and
George Magan. Tommy Kelly from Kilcock
was also part of the backroom team.
Relatives and friends brought along the
medals and other memorabilia of that
era. There was also a talk on the All-Ireland
campaign of 1919 along with pen pictures of
Kilcock’s famous players. The event was well
attended and it was a very successful night.
20 | P a g eIn Conjunction with….. Pop Up Gaeltacht In conjunction with the Club, Kilcock Conhaltas established a pop up Gaeltacht in late 2018. During 2019, this ran fortnightly on a Thursday evening with musical guest appearances from time to time. The aim was to grown interest in speaking Irish. Darts Club The Kilcock GAA Darts Club held its annual memorial tournament in October 2019 and a good night was had by all attending. Irish Dancing The club hosts Irish dancing lessons another example of the Club being an integral part of the larger community. A.R.K. Club A before and after school club has been set up in the Club. Open from 7.15-9am and from 1.30- 6pm and children are walked to and from school. The A.R.K. Club oversees homework, arts and crafts activities and sports and exercise activities in the Hall or weather permitting, outside. The A.R.K. Club is a great facility for parents of Kilcock and may be used from to 1-40 hours per week. A.R.K. club is also available for pick up and drop off to camps. A.R.K. Club offers a 10% discount to Club members. 21 | P a g e
Bootcamps
Fitness sessions are held in the club several times
a week. Damian also provides swimming lessons
using Johnstown House hotel swimming pool.
Pilates
There is Pilates in the Club on Monday mornings
and one evening a week.
Kilcock Musical and Dramatic Society (KMDS)
KMDS relocated to the Club during 2017 and is
about to host its second Panto in its new home in
January 2020, always a great hit around this time
of year. KMDS will be hosting their Easter show,
a well kept secret for now, in the club over Easter
2020.
Culture Night in the Club
The Club hosted Kilcock Ceoltas in the club on
Culture Night 2019 which was a great success.
Lets hope we can build on this for future years.
Rinka
Children's fun fitness and wellness classes for
children aged 3-5 years and 6-9 years. These
are fun-filled, high energy classes covering
athletics, high energy games, gymnastics,
dance moves, obstacle courses, mindfulness
and healthy eating to name but a few, all
presented in an inclusive manner.
22 | P a g eClub Sections Annual Reports 2019
A. Bord na nÓg Annual Report 2019
Introduction
This year proved to be a very successful year for Bord na nÓg both on and off the field of play.
The club fielded 28 teams during 2018, with 20 teams at Go Games level (U7s to u12s) and 8
teams in Juvenile (u13s to U16s) who entered into the North Board Spring and Autumn
Leagues, Cross County leagues , took part in many Blitzes during the year and also welcomed
an hosted teams from other counties who were travelling to Croke Park to watch their county
teams in championship action in Hurling and Football and teams in 2019,
The club was represented at every age group from under 7 to under 16 in both football and
hurling. Bord na nÓg would like to thank all club volunteers, parents and players for their
support throughout the year.
Club Coach
Our Games Development Officer, Cathal Jennings was appointed in September 2017. This was
part of a Leinster Council plan to promote Gaelic games in counties with increasing
populations within Leinster. This initial three-year project was jointly funded by Croke Park
and the club itself. The continued appointment in 2019 could not be made without the
support of the Club Executive to whom Bord na nÓg are very appreciative. Cathal has
performed extremely well to his role and the club are bearing the fruits of his hard work now
and for years to come. Among Cathal’s objectives for 2019 were the following;
• Increase our playing numbers at all age groups with emphasis on the nursery and
teams from under 7 to under 10.
• Ensure that every boy and girl in Kilcock receives regular GAA coaching through our
primary schools.
• Develop a strong and mutually beneficial working relationship with our primary
schools, camogie and ladies football sections.
• Upskill all club coaches with regular workshops.
• Create a framework for all club coaches to ensure our players are trained to a
consistently high standard.
• Development of our internal club camps to upskill players, to provide coaching
experience for our young adults, and as a consistent source of revenue for Bord na
nÓg.
Unfortunately, Cathal had decided to leave his role in August / September 2019 to pursue a
different career path. At the Bord na nÓg Juvenile awards night held on the 5 th November
2019, Bord na nÓg chairman, Caoimhin Flood, gave a special presentation to Cathal, to show
our appreciation to Cathal for his tremendous efforts and achievements both for Kilcock GAA
and promoting GAA to the school children of Kilcock. Bord na nÓg sincerely wish Cathal every
success in his future career, in whatever direction that may take.
23 | P a g eThere was a delay in the Leinster Council appointing a new Club Coach which left the club with a gap of almost 2 months, at a key time with autumn leagues beginning again. The Leinster Council successfully appointed Ciaran Farrell from Edenderry and has previously worked as a GPO in Meath. Briefly outlined below are the various activities involving Bord na nÓg throughout the year. Child Protection Course (CPC) Due to a GAA directive and in the interest of all our members, there were child protection courses run over a 3 months period at the beginning of the year. All members involved with minors are required to have completed the CPC course (as well as Garda vetting). There was huge support for this from Bord na nÓg with all coaches, mentors and referees attending the course. We would like to thank the executive of the club for organising and club Vice chairman Declan Cahalin and club Secretary Evelyn Meenaghan for coordinating and organising. St Patricks Day The annual tradition of Bord na nÓg players walking in the St. Patricks Day parade was upheld this year with players from nursery, u7, u8, u9, u10 teams participating along with their coaches and parents. Bord na nÓg awards night An Awards night was held on the 5th November 2019 to present players with their medals and awards from the previous year’s competition. A particular thanks to outgoing Club Coach Cathal Jennings & John Quane vice-Captain of Kilcock senior Hurlers, for presenting the awards. The awards that were presented were: • U13 Hurlers Div 2 Shield winners • U14 Football Féile Shield winners • U15 Hurling Div 2 Shield winners • U15 Football Div 3 Cup winners • U16 Hurling Div 2 shield winners There was also a presentation made by Bord na nÓg chairman, Caoimhin Flood, to the outgoing Club Coach Cathal Jennings for his significant efforts and contribution during his time as the Club coach. Juvenile Pitch: While it was successfully approved at a Club executive meeting that the previous "training area" to the side of the main pitch was to be allocated as a Juvenile Pitch, that was for the se of Bord na nÓg, LGFA & Camoige kids. The pitch had been marked out, and allocated a slot on the clubs "TeamUp" booking app. While Mark McCashin had successfully applied for Kildare county council grant of €4,500 to assist with the development of the pitch and purchase of permanent goals. 24 | P a g e
Due to the issues with the Main Pitch and the development work on the Back pitch (es), there
is a significant drain on “grass areas” in the club for all teams to train & play matches.
Therefore Bord na nÓg and the club were unable to exclusively dedicate this area to Juveniles.
This is expected to be the case for the next 2 years until the “Back pitches” are available for
all teams to use.
For the remainder of the year, the plan is to install the goals that were on the Back pitch on
the Juvenile Pitch and to erect the stop nets as before and to sand the area.
It is hoped in the longer term, that either the Juvenile pitch will be properly developed or an
Astro to be built – depending on the Development committee recommendations. Either way,
it will be a huge benefit to the Juvenile section of the club.
Back pitch Goals and repair
The "back pitch" underwent some repair work and had new goals installed. Many the Bord na
nÓg mentors contributed financially and worked on the pitch with new goal purchase and
installation last year. This year, due to the development of the club, the back pitches were
out of action from April / May which put enormous pressure on the playing of games in Bord
na nÓg, which meant some games needed to be played away.
• Astró Nua – Scoil Uí Riada
Scoil Uí Riada opened an Astró Nua in Scoil Ui Riada. It a fabulous new Astro facility with 4G
astro and a huge skills wall. Scoil Uí Riada have continued to support Kilcock GAA by allowing
our player use this facility for training and improving skills and continuously supporting an
promoting GAA games in their school and the community. Kilcock GAA are extremely grateful
to have the use of this fabulous facility.
Bord na nÓg are enormously grateful to Scoil Ui Riada, Teachers and support staff for all the
great work they do facilitating GAA Games in their school and allowing Kilcock GAA the use of
their facilities.
• North Kildare Rugby Club (NKRFC), St Josephs & Scoil Cóca Naofa
Bord na nÓg along with LGFA negotiated the use of pitches in NKRFC, St. Josephs & Scoil Cóca
Naofa to offset the closure of the back pitches.
We would like to thanks each school for their cooperation and continued support.
Easter & Halloween Camp
The club ran its second annual Easter camp in March 2019 with roughly 40 children attending
each camp. Such camps represent a great opportunity for the club to develop the skills of our
players while at the same time generating revenue. A special thanks to all the coaches who
helped during the week and to Cathal Jennings who coordinated the camp for the week.
Street Leagues
25 | P a g eOur annual football street leagues were held over the first two weeks of June for players up to under 10. Over 100 players took part in the leagues. We had 8 teams managed by current club mentors and parents. The finals day was a great success with children and parents enjoying a BBQ in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. A massive thanks to all mentors involved in keeping this worthwhile tradition so vibrant. Cúl Camp Kildare GAA’s Cúl camp was held in the club in July with over 100 players attending. Kids Christmas Party Our annual kids Christmas party will be held on (date to be confirmed) with a juvenile disco and a special visit from Santa. All players, brothers, sisters and parents are invited to attend. Team Reports U7’s Football & Hurling This started in 2018 with just 11 players and grew to 30 by the end of the year. Small numbers left us for under 8’s so we started the year 2019 in March with 30 players on our list and that number grew to 59 for the autumn league. We put in 3 teams in both hurling and football in spring and autumn league, with numbers just slightly stronger in football. We are delighted to say we fulfilled every fixture all year in both football and hurling with numbers to spare. We have one game left which is Saturday 2nd of November. We trained once a week every Wednesday, one week hurling the next week football. At the start of the year there was 4 of us training the lads, Paul Brennan, Eoin Ryan, Ger Collins and myself Liam Duff, 2 more trainers came on board for the Autumn league, Donal Cummins and David Keogh which was welcomed because the only difficulty we had this year was coping with the large numbers on Wednesdays (52 one week training) This put a strain on training gear, sliotars, footballs and bibs. Next year 28 or so will be going up to under 8’s and 30 approx. will stay with under 7’s and possibly more from the academy maybe 10 or so. They are going to need a lot of gear from the beginning of the year. The under 7’s point of contact will be Donal Cummins and David Keogh will be helping. They will also need more coaches. Teams were very strong in most games and competitive and from the beginning of the year to see their skills set grow to where they are now in both games is a great achievement for the lads. We really hope the lads are enjoying the experience of being part of a team and hope most of all they are having fun. We enjoyed it as coaches and think they are a great bunch of lads and feel it was a successful year all-round. Liam Duff. 26 | P a g e
Under 8 Football & Hurling The U8s had a list of 12 kids eligible to play for the year. We started training on the 27th of February, eight kids turned up for our first training session. Over the next few months our average numbers were 6 at training. On a few occasions we only had 3. We tried our best t get more kids, with Cathal Jennings going into the schools with fliers and us talking to parents outside the schools. We got no extra players. Most of our games we would only have 6-8 kids mostly 6. At lot of our games we have U7s players playing also, if we didn’t have them some of our games could not go ahead. Towards the end of the spring league we got a few players from the u9s who we’re eligible to play with the U8s. Over the summer months and the summer league we got a few more players. For the autumn league we were able to field two teams for the football, we could only do this because we have 5-6 U7s playing with us. For the hurling we’re only managing to get on average 8 players out for games. All of our games have been against local teams. This has been great as we’re nearly guaranteed to get everybody out. If the fixtures for next year are similar it would be great. We have changed our training nights from a Wednesday to a Thursday evening to try and get more kids out, as there is rugby and soccer on other evenings. Our numbers for trainingdid increase slightly with about 8-10 kids turning up. We got two extra coaches over the summer, Wayne Cramer and Brian Curley, whom have been a big help to us. There were no major issues throughout the year. Only thing I’d look for is more players. I would like to thank the go games referees who were always available for the games at the weekend and midweek. Phil Connolly U9’s Football & Hurling League The U9 (2010) hurlers and footballers had very successful spring and Autumn leagues, fielding 2 teams in both codes. This season saw the big move to train twice a week, once for hurling and once for football. The lads have taken very well to this and the benefits are there for all to see when they play. They are a very determined, talented yet fun group and are a match for anyone they meet. We also gained some new members throughout the season, and would welcome any more players with open arms. We would like to thank Bord na nÓg for supplying us with equipment for the season. 27 | P a g e
Mark Gannon was instrumental in creating a joint u9/u10 hurling training session every
Thursday night and we would like to thank him for his dedication to improving hurling
standards for us.
Without a dedicated group of parents we wouldn’t have a team and so we would like to
acknowledge the effort they put in weekly to get the lads to training and matches.
Finally we would like to thank Coach Cathal Jennings for his help over the last few years and
we wish him all the best for the future.
Coaches’ u9s.
Under 10 Football
Mentors:
Stewart Brennan, Gary Kirwan, Paul White, Eamon Gallagher, Ger Kiely, we were delighted to
welcome Mark Gannon to the coaching team, Mark agreed to take hurling training on a
Thursday during the Autumn season.
Special mention to Norman Morrow who organised Refs for all our home games.
During the Spring season we trained on a Sunday morning in Scoil Ui Riada, at the start of the
Autumn league we trained on a Thursday evening in St. Josephs School, we alternated football
& hurling each week. When Mark joined the coaching team, we trained Mondays (Football)
and Thursday (Hurling). As the evenings got darker, we continued trained on both evening on
the Astro pitch in Scoil Ui Riada.
We were asked to participate in an U10 Blitz in Scoil Dara for all feeder clubs of Scoil Dara,
the event was arranged by Scoil Dara teachers and Coach Cathal. We played three games and
were very competitive againist teams from Na Fianna, Summerhill and Moynalvy.
Street Leagues:
The U10 mentors oversaw organising the Street Leagues this year, with approximately 140
players taking part on 8 teams it was a great event for the children. The mid-week league
matches and the Finals were a great success, and we would like to thank everyone who
helped, but a special mention to:
• Bord Na Nog
• Liam Duff who ensured that we had enough goals for all the games.
• Parents and coaches who looked after the teams, and helped set up on each evening
• Our Go-games Referees
• Sponsors
• Ceiline Farrell who organised the medals
• Dave & Stuart who cooked the barbeque
• Everyone who helped on the day of the final, setting up, serving of food, the
presentation etc.
28 | P a g eThe spring league - The competition was non-competitive, with the results noted as a draw on each occasion, we had great turnout of players ranging from 24 to 30. We rotated the players at each half allowing all players to play in different positions. We played 3 football teams & 2 Hurling teams. The Autumn league – Again the competition was non-competitive, with a strong turnout of players, again we had entered 3 teams in the football and 2 teams in the hurling competition. We fielded teams each weekend with every player plenty of field time. We rotated the players at each half allowing all players to play in different positions. Spring League – Football Spring League – Hurling Our match Leixlip was cancelled due to Our match against Naas was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions and was weather conditions and was not replayed. We not replayed. We fielded three teams fielded two teams against the other opposition, against the other opposition, our games our games were competitive and closely fought. were competitive and closely fought. 29 | P a g e
Autumn League – Football Autumn League – Hurling
All matches were played, and we fielded Our matches against Naas and Maynooth
three teams for all our games, our games were cancelled due to weather conditions and
were competitive and closely fought. have not been replayed to-date. We fielded
two teams, our games were competitive and
closely fought.
Under 11 Football & Hurling
Kilcock U 11 Hurling 2019
In 2019 we have a panel of 15 players who are very interested and committed to hurling. On
average 10/13 players have been available for training and games.
Training took place twice per week – Training started on 10th February 2019 initially on Scoil
Ui Riada astro. Once weather improved training was on Friday evening at GAA club and on
Sunday mornings at the astro pitch and ball wall in Scoil Ui Riada who we would like to thank
for the use. Training has continued through the year and is still ongoing at present- there was
a small break of one/two weeks in July/August.
The lads have progressed very well over the year, their skill level, competitiveness and
commitment to improve has been excellent.
One team was entered in the North Kildare Board league and they played all games scheduled
for the Spring & Autumn league. We have also played several challenge games during the
year. Overall they have been very competitive in the games they have played and have shown
huge improvement this year.
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