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Clara GAA Notes 02/03/2010

PRESENTATION NIGHT
A presentation night was held in Clara Sports and Leisure Centre on Sat. last the 27th of February. A very successful American tea party was followed by presentation of medals to the members of the under 16 hurling team, which won the 2009 county (b) hurling title.

The club would like to thank all the Hostesses, who provided the food for the occasion. M.C. for the night was Brian Gavin who welcomed everyone, particularly the members of the winning team. He welcomed also Fr Keary PP club patron, and Joe Higgins, Chairman of Offaly Coiste Na Nog.

He had a particular welcome for Martin Dolphin from Portumna who presented the medals. Martin in his short career to date has two All-Ireland club medals with Portumna and will line out with them St Patricks day seeking his third medal. He also played for Galway minors in the All-Ireland of 2008, all in this his 19th year. Before he presented the medals Martin advised the lads of how to go about improving their skills in this their more formative years 16-18.He encouraged them to do at least 10 minutes of wall ball work daily and work on their weak points especially if they have a weaker side.

After the presentation of the medals another presentation was made to Daire Stanley who was chosen of player of the year. The night concluded with a very successful Disco.

The panel who received their medals included Darren Fleming, Jamie Murray, Daire Stanley, Willie Fleming, Pa Fleming, Kevin Murray, Niall Keegan, Robbie Mc Donagh, Martin Hackett (captain), Owen Wyer, Stephen O Brien, Adam Scanlon, Sean O Rourke, Wayne Flanagan, Sean O Brien, Martin Fleming, Lee Scanlon, Donal Recks, Colin Gavin, Joe O Meara, and Shane Bracken.

The Management team comprised of Paul Cushen, Martina Murray, Tommy Lynam and Jimmy Hughes.

Offaly Scor Winners
Congratulations to Lorraine Rabbitte who won the Recitation and to Maura Eivers, Colette Rabbitte, Aishling Fleming, John Scanlon and Paul Scanlon who won the Ballad Group section.

ADULT LEAGUE HURLING
Adult Hurling returns this weekend with Clara hosting Kinnitty on Saturday at 4.15pm and Kilcormac/Killoughy on Sunday at 12 noon. Good luck to David Gavin and the Hurling panel members in 2010. Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday night at 7.30pm.

LOTTO 27/02/10
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The winning numbers were 7-16-17-24.
There were three match three winners who will each receive €50 and they were Kathleen Cleary, Mark Kelly and Marian Mullen. Next weeks lotto takes place in The Mill and the Jackpot is €4400.Thanks to all who support our lotto and thanks to all our ticket sellers.

U8 INDOOR HURLING
The U8 hurling league continues with round 5 next Tuesday 9 March at 7pm. This is the final round of league matches which determines who will be in the A Final for the Tom Naughton Cup, B Final for the Tommy Dolan Cup and the C Final for the Ber Cowen Cup. The Finals will be held on Friday 12th March at 7pm sharp in the Clara GAA social centre. This has always been a truly memorable night; please note it in your diary.

U10 & U12 INDOOR HURLING
U10 indoor hurling training continues every Thurs night at 7pm sharp. U12 indoor hurling training continues every Wed night with 1st group at 7pm and 2nd group at 8pm sharp. All players must registered for the 2010 year

U10 HURLING
On Monday 22nd of February, Kinnitty came to Clara to return an indoor hurling fixture. In two hard-hitting six-aside games, Clara weren't far off a strong Kinnitty team. A lot of parents watched on as a very enjoyable and entertaining evening's hurling was had by all. It was refereed by inter-county official Brian Gavin.
The Clara panel was Cathal O'Meara, Alex Guilfoyle, Ciaran Ennis, Conor Dolan, Ciaran Rooney, Shane Gavin, James Moran, Jack Mitchell, Christopher Rabbitte, Darragh Feehan, Lorcan Cornally, Eoin Whelehan, Ian Larkin, Conor Minnock, Ronan Newman, Edward Cullen and Mark Bennett.
Many thanks to Orla and Fionnula Dolan, who provided tea and refreshments for all after the game.

CLUB DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Minor/U16 Football Training: Mondays:@6.30pm.
U14 Football Training: Mondays @ 7pm.
Adult Hurling: Tues and Thurs @7.30pm.
Adult Football: Wed and Fri @ 7.30pm.
League Hurling: Sat 6th of March v Kinnitty in Clara @ 4.15pm
League Hurling: Sun 7th of March v Kilcormac/K in Clara @ 12noon
May 9th: La Na Club.

YEARLY LOTTO 
Pick 4 numbers and play them for the year. Your numbers will be included in all draws for the next year. This is a great opportunity for anyone who doesn’t get a chance to play every week. The weekly lotto is the clubs main fundraiser for the year. Forms are available from ay committee member or call Mick Sheridan @ 0876161588. The €75 subscription covers all draws for the year; we appeal to past members and players especially those who live outside the town to consider this option. Dowload Lotto form here

WALKING TRACK 
The recently installed walk around the perimeter of the pitches in Kilcoursey is available to all in the community, the track is approx 1km.Clara GAA would encourage people to use this safe walking facility, but would ask walkers to become associate members of the club. 

BINGO 
Continues every Sunday at 8.15pm.Jackpot of €500 must be won every week. If you haven’t played in before come on and give it a go, if you haven’t played in a while come on back we miss you! 

ADULT MEMBERSHIP 
Adult membership is now due for all players and should be paid to club registrar or any committee member. All 2010 players must be paid up members before taking to the training field. Membership for 2010 remains at €50 for adult players, €25 for Third level students and €20 for all other members. Life membership is still at €250 and great value. New club members are always welcome. 
 

Historic Event - An Clarach GAA were proud to host the senior hurling teams of Offaly and Westmeath who played a challenge match at Parc Brid on Sunday 17th Jan 2010, for the first time in our club history. Offaly won on a score line of 2-25 to 1-21. Congrats to Darren Scanlon who made his debut on the Offaly Senior team.

U21Football Championship - Clara have been drawn against Tullamore in our opening quarter final match. Best of luck to the lads, lets hope we can kick off the year with a back to back Championship and inspire the rest of the teams to further success this year.

An Clarach GAA Senior AGM - Our AGM was held on 11th January 2010 last in HQ at Convent building at Parc Pronsias.  Reports on progress on the field for the year were provided by managers and mentors, with our success in the Senior and U21 Football and U16B Hurling championships warmly recognised and congratulated.

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This weeks latest club headlines....

  Clara 2-10 Coolderry 1-07   

           U16B HURLING FINAL   14th Nov 2009

Clara U16s outclass Coolderry to claim the 'B' championship crown with a fine display in Banagher. (visit An Clarach on Facebook for excellent photos)

Clara 0-14 Rathvilly 1-08         Leinster SFC  8th Nov 2009

14 man Clara show their fighting spirit to see-off the Carlow champions Rathvilly in O'Connor Park

Clara 1-12 St.Laurences 2-08            Leinster SFC Rd 1

Clara staged yet another remarkable comeback to defeat the Kildare champions in Newbridge to progress to the next round of the Leinster championship. 

WELL DONE LADS!

OFFALY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS 2009

CLARA 2-7 RHODE 1-9

Clara Senior Footballers have beaten Rhode in a thrilling 2009 final. After a poor first half Clara went to the break 7 points to 2 down. However Clara settled early in the second half and after trading a couple of points with Rhode, they shortened Rhode's lead to 3 points before finally hitting the back of the net from a Ross Brady goal, to draw level.

However a minute later Rhode got a goal back and it looked like it wasn't to be for Clara. But the Town were not going to bow down to the Village and the lads dug deep to pull another goal out of the bag  after good work from John O'Hara and the scorer Ross Brady.

Tommo Deehan then moved Clara ahead with a late late free, and with the three minutes of extra time seeming like a lifetime, match official Eamon Cusack finally found his whistle and blew up, to crown Clara Champions.

During the week commentators and journo's can better analyse the quality of the game, the performance of both teams and the impact of the referee on the game, but tonight the town of Clara will welcome home the Dowling cup as senior champions for 2009.

Congratulations to Pat Flanagan and his management team, to Scott Brady and his team-mates and to all those who helped the squad this year.  Congratulations to chairman Michael Sheridan and the officials of our proud club on achieving this fantastic result which adds to the celebrations of our 125th year as one of the oldest clubs in the country.

Good luck also to our Minor footballers who will also meet Rhode in the Minor Final next Saturday at 3pm in O'Connor Park. Come on lads lets make it three from three this year.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VERY OWN

SHANE LOWRY

IRISH OPEN CHAMPION 2009

Photo courtesy of Esker Hills Golf Club

La na Club 10th May 2009

Glorious weather, great craic, fun games and activities and history made, click here for photos and updates

CLARA ARE UNDER 21 CHAMPIONS !

CLARA 3-7 ST.MICHAELS 2-9

Click here for Offaly GAA 2009 Football & Hurling Championship Fixtures

Congratulations to our Club President Brian Cowen on his election as Taoiseach. A former dual code player for Clara at all levels, Brian also played U21 football for Offaly.

Clara U13 hurlers - Big DOC's Day 26/12/08