Gaelic4Girls

The Gaelic4Girls programme kicked off in Eire Og yesterday evening with great success. Forty nine girls attended the session which was led by Auriol Considine and held in the all weather pitch. The programme will run for the next seven Wednesdays from 5-6 pm and is especially for girls who have limited or no experience playing football and are not signed for a club.

The committee are appealing to club members who are available at this time each week to lend a hand in either coaching the girls or with helping with meeting and greeting the parents as they arrive and leave. This is a huge opportunity for the club to attract additional members to the underage ranks, so please come up even if it is for just the one session.

Contact Alan or Orla Mc for more details or mail eireogladiessecretary@gmail.com

Result - Round 1 Division 3 League - March 23rd

Eire Og 9-17      East Clare Gaels 0-01

Eire Og started the season on a winning note by comprehensively beating East Clare Gaels in Eire Og on Sunday evening. With Sinead Darcy returning home especially for the game, the winners had a strong fifteen out, with nobody warming the bench. There will be anxious times this week for Katie Malone and Niamh Walsh who will be receiving scans on their ongoing injuries. Let's hope they will be back playing soon.

With many players a bit rusty from the Winter break (or was it night before), it took a while for Eire Og to get a hold on the game, but impressive performances from Sarah, Shaunagh and Shauna in the full forward line made sure that the home team were well in control at half time with the score at 6-12 to no score. A few positional changes for the second half meant that some players were put out of their comfort zones. It was pleasing to see however that everyone got on with the job and played with conviction throughout. Louise added 2-01 and Laura Browne converted a penalty, to add to two points from Maria Redmond. From full back Orla Devitt could not add to her first half tally of 2-03 and Orla McMahon finally straightened up her shooting with a point towards the end.

East Clare Gaels played much better as a team in the second half and should have had more than their one score, but for some wayward kicking in front of goal. Sinead Darcy made a fine save to deny the visitors a goal and persistent defending from Aida Griffey, Sarah Redmond and Aoife Sheehan kept the pressure on the kickers.

There will be stronger tests ahead and this will start with Kilrush in round two of the league when we play them away in two weeks time. Training will resume next Sunday morning at 11am and it is important from now on to make excuses to be at training and not make excuses to miss training.

Scorers:
Maria Redmond 0-2
Sarah Cullinana 1-3
Shauna Keane 2-4
Shaunagh O'Brien 1-3
Orla Devitt 2-3
Louise Kirwan 2-1
Laura Brown 1-0
Orla McMahon 0-1

Upcoming Fixtures
Round 2 April 12/13
Kilrush vs Eire Og

Round 3 April 19/20
Eire Og vs Coolmeen

As mentioned, anybody interested in attending the referees course on Wednesday evening for the GoGames. please contact Orla McMahon or Alan.
The Gaelic4Girls programme is starting next Wednesday from 5-6 on the astroturf in the club and coaches will be required over the eight weeks. We are not looking for a commitment for every week, so if you can give a hand every now and then it will be appreciated.
The Flag Day will be on the weekend of April 5th and we will be looking for participation from everyone for day and night. And remember our deal...

U16 Training
U16 training started last Saturday with good numbers and they will be playing Clooney Quin in the first round of the league next weekend. Best of luck to them

Fixtures 2014 Junior, U16 and Feile

Following a fixtures meeting of the Ladies Football County Board last night, the following are the groupings and first round fixtures for Junior, U16 and Feile competitions.

Junior Division 3
Group 1
Clarecastle
Moy
Wolfe Tones
Doora Barefield

Group 2
Coolmeen
Kilrush
Eire Og
East Clare Gaels

There will be three group games, a semi-final, and a final.

Eire Og's first fixture is versus East Clare Gaels at home. Matches are due to be played the weekend of the 14th March or the following weekend of March 21st. We will be looking to play this match on the weekend of the 21st, with a training session next weekend. This has yet to be confirmed.

U16 Division 2
Clooney Quin
Coolmeen
Eire Og
Burren Gaels

There will be three group games, a semi-final, and a final.

The first round game will be away to Clooney Quin. This match is to be played by March 30th - to be confirmed. Deidre will be in contact regarding a start for training.

Feile U14 Competition.
There were no draws made for this competition yet as they have not received final numbers.

This competition will be taking place over over the weekend of April 12th/13th.

Auriol has already started training with the U14's and this training takes place every Saturday at 10am in Eire Og.

Gaelic4Girls

The Gaelic4Girls programme is starting in the  Eire Og grounds on March 26th and is running for 8 weeks. The programme is designed for girls between the ages of 8 and 12 who have not previously signed for a club. All are welcome. Please read the attached flyer for more details or contact Auriol on 087 9833368.

WHAT IS GAELIC4GIRLS?

It is initially an 8 week programme aimed at increasing participation in Ladies Gaelic Football. The programme is focused on fun and participation, allowing girls to get an introduction to Ladies Gaelic Football in a non-competitive environment.  It will be held in Eire Og, Ennis every Wednesday from 5pm – 6pm, starting on 26^th March. On completion of the programme, participants are presented with certificates and t-shirts for their participation and are given the opportunity to join the local Ladies Gaelic Football Club. Having completed the programme the girls will then participate in a fun Mini Blitz. The cost for the entire programme is €8 (although additional costs may apply for transport to the Blitz). Please note that players are covered by Public Liability Insurance only. Personal Injuries are not covered. Following the 8 weeks, the girls will be encouraged to register with our Ladies Football club, and those that do will be integrated into the existing teams.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE PROGRAMME?

It will be held on a weekly basis, with each session lasting one hour. The girls will be taught the basics of Gaelic Football through FUN Skill Games in a circuit style set-up.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FOR THE GIRLS?

·         Being taught the basic skills of Ladies Gaelic Football on a fun basis

·         Been given the opportunity to demonstrate their new skills on the final day through a Mini Blitz

·         Meeting friends in a safe and healthy environment

·         Being presented with a ‘Gaelic4Girls’ t-shirt and certificate

For further information please contact Auriol at 085-1655859

YouTube link to Gaelic4Girls video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80z1vJLRYrs 

  

Eire Og Ladies Football Club