‘Saint-Sational’ Party a Roaring Success
On Saturday night past, upwards of 100 guests were treated to a great night up in Slemish Park.
The night consisted of an ‘All Stars’ type introduction of the Intermediate Football Champions of 2008 by MC’s Brian Walsh and Hugh Killough. There was also a video highlight of the County Final and Ulster Club Quarter-Final.
Team manager Barney McCann was presented with a signed framed jersey as a mark of his effort and commitment throughout the past year, and indeed previous years.
After a series of Photographs and the raffle, there was live entertainment by ‘Big Rod’.
A great evening was had by all, and thanks must go to Mickey O’Kane and all the others who helped make it happen… it was certainly a very proud occasion for all Ballymena Gaels.
Related:
- Video Highlight of County Final and Ulster Quarter Final on YouTube
- ‘Saint-Sational’ Christmas Party Photo Gallery
Juvenile Hurling Notice – 17/12/08
Under 12 Airborne Blitz
Our juvenile hurlers took part in an Under 12 indoor blitz last Saturday. Glenarm, Loughguille, Ballycastle, Coleraine and Glenavy provided the opposition.
In previous years winter indoor blitzes concentrated on ground hurling. This year a new game, Airborne Hurling, has been devised which is designed to promote lifting, catching, striking, passing and tackling skills.
We fielded a young squad, all of whom were on this year’s U10 team. After a shaky start in their first match against Glenarm, they got to grips with the new game and went on to draw against Loughguille before beating Ballycastle and Coleraine. They were beaten in their final match by a strong Glenavy side who were overall winners on the day.
We were impressed by the commitment and skill level of the lads and they can take pride in, and confidence from, their performances.
We would like to thank North Antrim Development Committee for organising the blitz, to Owen and Cormac Elliott for officiating, and to all the participating teams for a very enjoyable and sporting event.
Christmas Break
There will be no training on the following dates:
Christmas Eve – Wednesday 24th December
New Years Eve – Wednesday 31st January
Training will resume on Wednesday 07th January at the usual time: 06:30 – 08:00
Upcoming Events – Underage Winter Competitions
Under 12 Indoor League – Saturday 10th January
- Saturday 17th January
- Saturday 24th January (Finals)
Under 10 Indoor League – Saturday 31st January
- Saturday 07th February
- Saturday 14th February (Finals)
Under 8 Blitz - Saturday 21st February
Hurling sticks for Sale
Question – What have a dog and a hurl got in common?
Answer – They’re not just for Christmas and you should take them out every day.
Hurling sticks – £8:00, sizes 26” – 30”. Contact Paddy (25632907)
Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain Faoi Mhaise
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Saints go Back to School
All Saint’s Intermediate Championship winning players, Paul McCann, Sean McVeigh and Michael McCarry made a special visit to St. Brigid’s Primary School in Ballymena on Wednesday 10th December to show delighted pupils the trophy they had recently won.
All three boys are former members of All Saint’s Primary School, which was situated on the sight of the new school, St. Brigid’s.
They received a rousing reception from the pupils, many of who play for the local All Saint’s club.
Related:
- Saints go Back to School Gallery
Club Notes WB:14-12-08
ALL SAINTS GAC Club Notes WB: 14-12-08
Lotto: Numbers (07/12/08):16,17,20. No winner. Hardluck Prize £20 M McCormick. Sunday Night’s Jackpot (14/12/08): £400. Lotto Tickets available from any committee member or purchase at Bingo or contact 25644904 / 07802278597 / 07747726144. If you’re not in, you can’t Win!
New Club Merchandise is available to buy at gaakit.com
Juvenile Hurling: All Saints GAC is holding a winter hurling programme for primary school and first year secondary school students.
The initial sessions are for P5 – P7 and first year boys only. We will include sessions for younger chuldren in the new year.
Indoor hurling is a great way of introducing children to the game and beginners will be especially welcome, all equipment (hurling sticks and helmets will be provided). You don’t need to have played before, so come along, bring a friend and have some fun. Venue: St Louis Grammar School, main hall. Time:Wednesday nights: 6:30 – 8:00. Age Group:P5 – Y8. Commencing: 10th December 2008.
Another session will be held on Wednesday 17th December. Sessions will resume on 7th January, after the Christmas holidays.
The initial sessions are for P5 – P7 and first year boys only. We will include sessions for younger chuldren in the new year.
If you need further information, phone Paddy – 07708878968
Many thanks: to St Brigid’s P.S. and St Colmcille’s P.S. for inviting members of our IFC winning team to talk to the children in the schools and display the Championship trophy. A very enjoyable a experience for our senior players and for the juveniles within the club. Many thanks to Paul, Sean, Michael and Hugh who went on behalf of the winning team to talk to the children.
Dates for your diary: To celebrate the ‘Saint-sational’ success of our Senior Footballers who won the Intermediate Football Championship this year, we will now be having a social evening in the Slemish Park clubrooms on Saturday 27th December. All are welcome to attend. Tickets must be purchased in advance for this event. Contact: Damien 07739007282 or Michael 07725084341.
The club are organising ‘A Night at the races’ on the 31st of January as part of our ongoing fundraising campaign. Committee Members have sheets asking members to buy a horse or sponsor a race (The price to sponsor a horse is £20). If you can help in anyway please contact 25632634/07802278597/07725084341. Check the website for more details: www.allsaintsgac.com
Indoor Hurling
Indoor Hurling
All Saints GAC is holding a winter hurling programme for primary school and first year secondary school students.
The first session is this Wednesday, 10th December, at St Louis Grammar School. Another session will be held on Wednesday 17th December. Sessions will resume on 07th January, after the Christmas holidays.
The initial sessions are for P5 – P7 and first year boys only. We will include sessions for younger chuldren in the new year.
Indoor hurling is a great way of introducing children to the game and beginners will be especially welcome, all equipment (hurling sticks and helmets will be provided). You don’t need to have played before, so come along, bring a friend and have some fun.
Venue – St Louis Grammar School, main hall
Time – Wednesday nights: 06:30 – 08:00
Age Group – P5 – Y8
Commencing – 10th December 2008
If you need further information, phone Paddy – 07708878968
Club Shortlisted for three Major Town Sporting Awards
All Saints GAC have been shortlisted in three categories for this year’s prestigious Ballymena Borough Councils Sports awards. The scheme which has been running for the last five years or so recognises the achievements of all sports grioups and individuals throughout the Ballymena area and it has quickly become a major event in the local sporting calendar. Past recipients of awards include Olympic athletes, Rugby Clubs, GAA clubs and schools. This year our own Barney McCann has been shortlisted for coach of the year, our Senior Footballers shortlisted for team of the year/sporting performance of the year, and Alaster McWilliams for his services to sport. The are awards to be held in The Braid Theatre on Thursday 22nd Jan.We will find out on the night if we are successful in any of the categories. This is yet another major achievement for the club and hopefully we can be successful in at least one of the categories. So congratulations to Barney, Alaster and to the senior footballers and lets hope we can cap off a fantastic year for the club by adding one of these prestigious awards to our haul. A big thank you must go to Paul McCann for his hard work in putting forward these nominations on behalf of the club.
‘Saint-Sational’ IFC Celebration Night
| December 27, 2008 | ||
| 7:30 pm |
To celebrate the ‘Saint-Sational’ of our Senior Footballers, there will be a social function held on Saturday 27th December @ Slemish Park Clubrooms.
Live entertainment will be provided by ‘Big Rod’.
Food will be served at 7.30pm so be there sharp!
‘Saint-Sational’ Christmas Party
‘Saint-Sational’ Christmas Party
Saturday 27th December
Slemish Park Clubrooms
Live Music and Late Disco by ‘Big Rod’
Admission: £5 (Includes Hot Buffet Dinner and Raffle)
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To celebrate the ‘Saint-Sational’ of our Senior Footballers, there will be a social function held in the Slemish Park Clubrooms on Saturday 27th December.
The evening will consist of ‘All-Stars’ type introductions, video highlights, live entertainment and a hot buffet supper.
Please note that this is an evening for all club members, and we hope to see as many as possible there.
To purchase tickets for the evening, contact Micky O’Kane or Damian Kelly.
New All County Intermediate Trophy
A Chairde
While on the night at Casement the Celebrations were of course of great joy some noted that the trophy was not of a fitting standard but didn’t make too much of it.
The Chairman of the CCC, Joe Edwards, had been pushing the County Executive for a trophy fitting of the championship. This has now been secured and will be unveiled in the near future. This will mean that our name will be the first on the trophy.
Is Mise Le Meas
Alaster
Night at the Races
| January 31, 2009 8:00 pm | to | February 1, 2009 1:30 am |
The club are organising A Night at the races as part of our ongoing fundraising. Committee Members have sheets asking members to buy a horse or sponsor a race.
The price to sponsor a horse is £20 and race sponsor £1o0. If you can sponsor a horse or a race please let us know.
To date we have 6 Race Sponsors and over half the horses sold. Please make this another successful evening for the club.
