Juvenile Presentation 2009
On Sunday 25th January, All Saints hosted the annual Juvenile Presentation at Slemish Park, and this year was probably the best ever run.
Special guests for the day were Ryan Mellon (Tyrone Footballer), Arron Graffin (Antrim Hurler) and Micky McCullough (Manager of Rossa Camogs). All the guests spoke excellently and gave great advice to our young players. They were also more than willing to sign autographs and have their photos taken, so a big thank-you must go to them.
Also in attendance were the All Saints Senior Footballers, who won the 2008 Antrim Intermediate Football Championship.
There must’ve been well over 100 in attendance, and all were treated to a buffet style dinner before the presentations.
The presentations were well put together, and ran very smoothly, with all the award winners delighted with their honours.
It was certainly another very proud and encouraging day for the Club, and thanks must go to all who helped organise it, under the guidance of Youth Officer Hugh Killough.
Mól an Óige … Praise our Youth!
Below is a list of all Award Winners …
Camogie Awards:
- U12 Most Improved Camog of the Year – Natasha McDonnell
- U12 SportsPerson of the Year – Katie McErlain
- U12 Camog of the Year – Laura McNally
- U14 Most Improved Camog of the Year – Natasha McFall
- U14 SportsPerson of the Year – Stacia Donegan
- U14 Camog of the Year – Ciara Devine
- U16 Most Improved Camog of the Year – Sarah McLaughlin
- U16 SportsPerson of the Year – Kalie Lyttle
- U16 Camog of the Year – Caoimhe Donegan
Hurling Awards:
- U12 Most Improved Hurler of the Year – Conor McCormick
- U12 Hurling SportsMan of the Year – Anthony McGuigan
- U12 Hurler of the Year – Ciaran Neeson
- U14 Most Improved Hurler of the Year – Odhran Bradley
- U14 Hurling SportsMan of the Year – Cormac Elliott
- U14 Hurler of the Year – Declan McKee
- U16 Most Improved Hurler of the Year – Ryan McCartney
- U16 Hurling SportsMan of the Year – Daniel Crawford
- U16 Hurler of the Year – Vinny Esler
- Overall Hurler of the Year – Rory McVeigh
Ladies Football Awards:
- U12 Ladies Footballer of the Year – Celine Hasson
- U14 Ladies Footballer of the Year – Deirdre O’Kane & Niamh Doherty
- U16 Ladies Footballer of the Year – Geraldine Campbell
- Overall Juvenile Ladies Footballer of the Year – Geraldine Campbell
Football Awards:
- U12 Most Improved Footballer of the Year – Emmet McAllister
- U12 SportsMan of the Year – Jack McKenna
- U12 Player of the Year – Stephen McAllister
- U14 Most Improved Footballer of the Year – James Gillan
- U14 SportsMan of the Year – Phelim Killough
- U14 Footballer of the Year – Declan McKee
- U16 Most Improved Footballer of the Year – James Timoney
- U16 SportsMan of the Year – Paddy McGarry
- U16 Footballer of the Year – Peter McReynolds
- Overall Juvenile Footballer of the Year – Rory McVeigh
Overall Club Juvenile of the Year – Rory McVeigh
Related:
- Juvenile Presentation 2009 Gallery
All Saints Ball-Boys: Ciarán and Daire
Ciarán Hasson and Daire Hasson had the privilege on Sunday to be ball-boys at the Walsh Cup Semi-Final between Antrim and All-Ireland Champions Kilkenny at Casement Park.
The lads done a great job, they didn’t let a ball go past them! They had a great day and mixed well with the ball boys from other clubs, they did as they were asked by umpires and county officials. Their manners were excellent throughout and they were a credit to the club and their schools.
It was a very good game, a lot closer than many expected. Antrim led at half time but Kilkenny pulled away in the last quarter to win by five points.
At the end of the match the boys got to meet the players – in the photo gallery are photographs of them with Kilkenny manager Brian Cody and Liam Cassley from the All Saints club who was on the Antrim panel.
They got sliotars, signed by the managers of both teams, as souvenirs and recognition of their good work.
Thanks to Kieran Megraw and the County Board for giving the boys the opportunity to experience inter county hurling so close at hand. Hopefully in another ten years or so they will be playing for the county themselves.
Related:
- All Saints Ball-Boys Photo Gallery
Juvenile Hurling Notice – 26/01/09
Na Naomh Uile – Iománaíocht na n-Óg
(All Saints – Juvenile Hurling)
Under 10 Indoor League
The North Antrim Indoor Hurling League continues this weekend. This time it is the turn for our Under 10s to display their skills.
Date – Saturday 31st January
Venue – St Patrick’s College, Broughshane Rd.
Time – 09:30 – 12:00
Age – U10 (born on or after1999)
Players should be at the school for 09:20.
Change to Training Times
Starting next Wednesday, 04th February, we will be holding a training session for younger children (P2 – P4) in addition to a session for P5 – Y8. The revised times for sessions will be:
P2 – P4 – 06:30 – 07:15
P5 – Y8 – 07:15 – 08:10
Well Done Liam
Liam Cassley, a member of our senior hurling squad, was on the Antrim panel that lined out against Kilkenny last Sunday. Liam, who is the reigning North Antrim, Junior Hurler of the Year, was a very talented juvenile hurler and the first recipient of the club’s Under 12 Hurler of the Year award in 1997. Liam was also a member of the All Saints football team which won the Antrim Intermediate Championship. He is an inspiration to, and great roll model for our young players, showing what can be achieved with hard work and dedication.
Well done also to Daire Hasson and Ciarán Neeson who were ball boys, and to Eamon Elliott who helped his Dad to do the duties of fourth official at the game.
Upcoming Events
Underage Winter Competitions
· Under 10 Indoor League – Saturday 31st January
- Saturday 07th February
- Saturday 14th February (Finals)
· Under 8 Blitz - Saturday 21st February
· Under 12 Indoor (Airborne) - Date to be arranged
Social Calendar (For Mums and Dads)
· Night at the Races – Saturday 31st January – Slemish Park
· Presentation Dinner Dance – Friday 13th February – Adair Arms
· Club Lotto – draw every Sunday night. Tickets £1:00. This weeks jackpot £200. All proceeds invested in club development.
All Saints Winners at the Ballymena Borough Sports Awards
All Saints won the catagory of “Sporting performance of the year” at tonight’s (22/1/09) awards held in the Braid Centre, Ballymena Town Hall.
This award was to mark the achievement of winning the Intermediate football Championship, coming back in the second half from a 7 point deficit to be crowned County champions.
Paul McCann picked up the award as captain of the team.
Barney McCann (Coach of the year) and Alaster Mc Williams (Services to sport) missed out but both were more than delighted with the team’s recognition.
Congratulations from David Humphreys
With Jackie Fullerton
Related:
- Ballymena Sports Awards Photo Gallery
3 Time All Ireland Football Winner to visit Slemish Park
The celebration of the club’s juvenile talent within the club will be celebrated this Sunday evening in the Slemish Park pavillion starting at 5pm. Special guests this year are Ryan Mellon (Tyrone, Moy Tir Na nOg, 3 Time All Ireland Senior Football winner), Arron Graffin (Antrim, Ruairi Og Cushendall, Antrim, Ulster Club champion, Ulster Senior Champion, current North Antrim and County U-21 Hurler of the year), Michael McCullough (O’Donavan Rossa, Belfast, Coach of All Ireland Club Camogie Champions) and our very own Senior Footballers (Current County IFC Champions).
This promises to be a great evening so try and get along to acknowledge and congratulate the efforts and achievements of the youth within our club!
Juvenile Presentation (U-12 to Minors) and Awards evening: Sunday 25th January @ 5pm. We would make a special appeal to all parents to attend this event also. Evening will include a finger buffet.
Juvenile Hurling Notice – 20/01/09
Na Naomh Uile – Iománaíocht na n-Óg
(All Saints – Juvenile Hurling)
Under 12 Indoor League
Following their impressive displays in the first round of the Indoor Hurling League our Under 12 hurlers were placed in the mid ranking section of the league table. The second round was played last Saturday at St Patrick’s College. The lads drew against Sean Stinson’s and St Brendan’s while losing to Glenshesk, Loughguile, Burt and Glenarm. Burt and Glenarm progress to the finals. It is interesting to note that three of the opposition were amalgamated teams
All the lads were U10 last year. The competition was a great introduction for them to hurling at this older age group. If they continue to show the same spirit as they did over the past couple of weeks we are confident that they will do well at this level.
Thanks to Owen Elliott for his organisation, the two Cormacs; O’Loan and Elliott for officiating and to Seamus Elliott of Elliot’s Sports in Dunloy for sponsoring the event.
Forthcoming Events
Juvenile Presentation (U12 – U16)
· Sunday 25th January – 5pm, Slemish Park
Underage Winter Competitions
· Under 10 Indoor League – Saturday 31st January
- Saturday 07th February
- Saturday 14th February (Finals)
· Under 8 Blitz - Saturday 21st February
Social Calendar (For Mums and Dads)
· Night at the Races – Saturday 31st January – Slemish Park
· Presentation Dinner Dance – Friday 13th February – Adair Arms
· Club Lotto – draw every Sunday night. Tickets £1:00. This weeks jackpot £400. All proceeds invested in club development.
Kilkenny are Coming to Town
This Sunday, 25th January, one of the greatest hurling teams of all time is coming to Belfast. Three in a row All Ireland winners, Kilkenny are playing Antrim at Casement Park in the semi final of the Walsh Cup. Antrim are holders of the cup and are one of just two teams to have beaten the mighty Cats last year. We encourage all our young hurlers and parents to go to the match to support the teams. Throw in is at 2:00pm which allows enough time for people to get back to Slemish Park for the juvenile presentation at 5:00pm.
Appeal
As our present batch of young hurlers are growing up and moving on to older competitions, their mentors are being stretched. We would like to accommodate all age groups from P1 upwards, but to do this we need more volunteers to help out with coaching. If you are interested and can afford an hour a week contact Paddy Neeson (07708878968).
2009 Adult Championship Draws
Last night the draws were made for the 2009 Antrim Football and Hurling Championships. Following their Intermediate Football Championship victory in 2008, All Saints have stepped up to the Senior competition, and will face the winners of Portglenone and Creggan in the Quarter Finals.
All Saints will once again compete in the Junior Hurling Championship, having being beaten by Rasharkin in the Semi Finals in 2008. This year, All Saints will meet Creggan in the Preliminary Round.
The dates and venues for the Championship ties will be published when confirmed.
Antrim Senior Football Championship 2009
Preliminary Round
1. Cargin v Moneyglass
2. Lamh Dherg v Gort Na Mona
3 St Pauls v St Johns
4. St Galls v Rasharkin
5. Portglenone v Creggan
Quarter Finals
A. 3 v 4
B. 1 v 2
C. St Brigids v Dunloy
D. 5 v All Saints
Semi Finals
D v C
A v B
Antrim Junior Hurling Championship 2009
Preliminary Round
1. St Brigids v Davitts
2. Ardoyne v Larne
3. St Agnes’ v Cloughmills
4. All Saints v Creggan
5. Rasharkin v Glenravel
Quarter Finals
A. 1 v MacDermotts
B. 5 v St Endas
C. 3 v Cushendun
D. 2 v 4
Semi Finals
A v B
D v C
Club Notes – 16th January
Lotto: Numbers (11/01/09): 5,7,10. No winner. £20 Hard luck Prize: M McDonald. Sunday Night’s Jackpot (18/01/09): £400. Lotto Tickets available from any committee member or purchase at Bingo or contact 25644904 / 07525899006 / 07747726144. If you’re not in, you can’t Win!
New Club Merchandise is available to buy at gaakit.com
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
- Monday 19th of January: @ 6.30pm, St Brigid’s P.S.There will be a meeting for all those interested in coaching or helping out in any way with the various juveniles teams (All Codes & Genders) this year. We would encourage all parents to get involved where possible.
- Wednesday 21st January: Senior Hurling Meeting, Slemish Park @ 7.30pm. All those interested in playing senior hurling this year must attend this meeting. The senior Hurling manager will also be selected at this meeting.
- Underage Winter Hurling Competitions: Under 12 Indoor League - Saturday 24th January (Finals) Check www.allsaintsgac.com for more info on Winter Hurling Competitions.
- Juvenile Presentation (U-12 to Minors) and awards Night: Sunday 25th January @ 5pm. For news of special guests please check website later in week. All please attend this ceremony which celebrates the wonderful juvenile talent within our club. We would make a special appeal to all parents to attend this event also
- The club are organising ‘A Night at the races’ on the 31st of January as part of our ongoing fundraising campaign. Please come along on the night and support this event. All Welcome.
- Annual Dinner Dance and Presentation Night: Friday 13th February in The Adair Arms Hotel. More details to follow.
- Memberships for 2009 are now due.
Juvenile Mentor Meeting
| January 19, 2009 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
There will be a meeting for all those interested in coaching or helping out in any way with the various juveniles teams (All Codes & Genders) this year. The meeting will now take place in St Brigid’s PS, on Monday the 19th of January @ 6.30pm. Please note the change of date.
Juvenile Mentor Meeting – Change of Date
There will be a meeting for all those interested in coaching or helping out in any way with the various juveniles teams (All Codes & Genders) this year. The meeting will now take place in St Brigid’s PS, on Monday the 19th of January @ 6.30pm. Please note the change of date.
