In Kilcock GAA Clubhouse - (SHARP) SUNDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 2019 AT 6.00PM
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CUMANN LUTHCHLEAS GAEL CILL CHÓCA
THE A.G.M. OF THE CLUB TAKES PLACE ON
SUNDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 2019 AT 6.00PM
(SHARP)
In Kilcock GAA ClubhouseCONTENTS:- Clár (Agenda)........................................................................................................................................... 3 Adoption of Standing Orders .................................................................................................................. 4 Minutes of Last AGM & EGM .................................................................................................................. 5 Kilcock GAA Club Officials 2018 ............................................................................................................ 12 Turscail an Runaí/Secretary’s Report 2018 ........................................................................................... 13 Election of Executive Committee and County Board Delegates ........................................................... 18 Online Registration and Lotto ........................................................................................................... 19 Club Coach ........................................................................................................................................ 19 Christmas Party ................................................................................................................................. 19 Social Initiative 2018: ........................................................................................................................ 20 In Conjunction with….. ...................................................................................................................... 21 Club Sections Annual Reports 2018 ...................................................................................................... 23 A. Bord na nÓg Annual Report 2018.......................................................................................... 23 B. Camogie Club Annual Report 2018........................................................................................ 41 C. Ladies Football Annual Report 2018 ..................................................................................... 47 D. Hurling Annual Report 2018 .................................................................................................. 49 E. Men’s Football Annual Report 2018...................................................................................... 51 Appendix A - GPO Report 2018 ......................................................................................................... 62 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 & EGM
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.
10. 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 & EGM
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting
of Kilcock GAA Club
on Sunday 4th February 2018 at 6.00pm
ATTENDEES:
Brian Connaughton Evelyn Meenaghan Pat Larkin
Bernie Durkan John McGrath Donal Cummins
Caoimhin Flood Brendan Macken Declan Cahalin
Mick McGinley Alan Hutchinson Mark McCashin
Roy Walsh Paul Norris Peter Divilly
Brendan Shovlin Ed Goodwin (Chair) Declan Gibbons
Michael O’Brien John Hurley Eamonn Costello
Niall Jones Eugene Kearney Mark O’Flaherty
Paul O’Brien Paddy Barker Sheena Byrne
No. Item: Actions
1. Opening. Standing Orders and Minutes
The Chairperson opened the meeting at 6:10pm. The standing orders were accepted, proposed
by John Hurley and seconded by Pat Larkin. The Minutes of the previous annual general
meeting were read through silently – the minutes were accepted, proposed by Paul Norris and
seconded by Eamonn Costello.
2. Presidents Address
The President thanked everyone who worked on a voluntary basis during the year. He also
congratulated the U14 hurlers who got to the finals.
He praised Sheena Byrne on winning the GAA Volunteer of the Year award.
He noted that the Club coach had not been installed in the club and he appealed to all members
to help him in his new role.
Reflecting on the land acquisition during the year, the President noted that the process had been
ongoing since 1998 with many bumps along the way. He noted that capacity had always been
an issue for the club and he proposed that a feasibility study is undertaken and that a two-
pronged action plan: on the development of pitches and the financing of the action plan; is
implemented to be executed over a number of years.
3. Secretary’s Report read out by Evelyn
The highlights of the report was read out by Evelyn.
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 Pat Larkin/Eamonn
Costello
5|PageVice-President: Brian Connaughton Proposed/Seconded
Pat Larkins/Eugene
Kearney
Cathaoirleach (Chairperson): Ed Goodwin
Leas Cathaoirleach (Vice Chairperson): Declan Cahalin Evelyn
Meenaghan/Declan
Gibbons
Runai (Secretary): Evelyn Meenaghan Brendan Shovlin/John
Hurley
Cohm Runai (Joint Secretary) -
Cisteoir (Treasurer) John McGrath Pat Larkin/Paul Norris
Comh Cisteoir (Joint Treasurer) Eugene Kearney
Oifigeach Caidreamh Poibli (PRO): -
Registrar: Mark McCashin John Hurley/Brian
Connaughton
Oifgeach Na Gailge (Irish Officer): Michael Minogue (Michaél Ó Pat Larkin/Brendan
Muineog) Macken
Children’s Officer Oisin Quigley Ed Goodwin/Eamonn
Costello
Health & Wellbeing Officer: Paul Norris John McGrath/Niall
Jones
Executive:
Eamonn Costello Declan Gibbons/Peter
Divilly
Brendan Macken Brian
Connaughton/Peter
Divilly
Peter Divilly D Cummins/John Hurley
Bord na nÓg Chairperson Caoimhin Flood Declan Cahalin/Declan
Gibbons
Bord na nÓg Secretary Roy Walsh Michael O’Brien/Declan
Cahalin
Camogie Chairperson John Hurley Paul Norris/Donal
Cummins
Camogie Secretary Alan Hutchinson Michael O’Brien/Peter
Divilly
It was noted that Niall Jones and Frank Spellman 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, Eamonn Costello/Paul
O’Brien
Mick McGinley. Pat Larkins/Brendan
Macken
Brian Connaughton. Pat Larkin/Eugene
Kearney
6|Page8. Motions Proposer/Seconder
1.Propose that a member from the senior panel have a committee position on Declan
Kilcock GAA club senior management committee. Gibbons/Brendan
Shovlin
Motion not carried as it did not clearly specify what rule it proposed to change.
The proposal was withdrawn and the Chairperson undertook to identify a
Football committee within 2 weeks or hold an EGM to address the issue.
Post-meeting note: A football committee was formed led by Dave McTiernan with
Eamonn Gallagher and Brendan Macken Jnr.
2. Amendment to club constitution Pat Larkin/Ed Goodwin
(a) Section 14.5 (1) (a), by the substitution of “ At any time on Christmas Day ”
for “ At any time on Christmas Day or Good Friday”. and
(b) Section 14.5 (1) (b) (iii) by the substitution of “Christmas Eve : between 10.30
a.m. and 11.30 p.m.” for “Christmas Eve and the eve of Good Friday: between
10.30 a.m. and 11.30 p.m.;
(c) Section 6.2.1 by the substitution of “Exception: The Children’s Officer and the
Healthy Club Officer, shall be appointed by the Executive Committee”. for “
Exception: The Children’s Officer and the Health & Wellbeing Officer shall be
appointed by the Executive Committee”.
(d) Section 6.5 by the substitution of “ The Executive Committee shall be
comprised of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, Registrar,
Children’s Officer, Healthy Club Officer , Camogie Chairperson, Camogie Secretary,
Ladies Gaelic Football Chairperson, Ladies Gaelic Football Secretary and at least
five Registered Full Members at least two of whom shall be under 21 years and
over 18 years on the date of the Annual General Meeting”. for “ The Executive
Committee shall be comprised of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer,
Secretary, Registrar, Children’s Officer, Health & Wellbeing Officer ,Camogie
Chairperson, Camogie Secretary, Ladies Gaelic Football Chairperson, Ladies Gaelic
Football Secretary and at least five Registered Full Members at least two of whom
shall be under 21 years and over 18 years on the date of the Annual General
Meeting”. Pat Larkin/Michael
Motion carried. O’Brien
3. All work to be carried out in pitches with regard to the following; Brendan
• Holes in all pitches repaired due to wear and tear fixed before a player suffers Shovlin/Declan
an injury Gibbons
• All ball stop nets to be fixed in back pitch and main pitch
• Pitches to be lined with flags for all home games as referees were giving out
about this last year (Caretakers/Fas may take on this role)
• Main gate of football pitch to be kept closed at all times bar matches for access
to ambulance/24hr doc. Smaller gate to be put in behind Goals would be suffice.
All managers to have key of main gate in case of injury at training.
B. Linesmen and umpires for all home games. ( a must could be difference in
winning and losing a game)
C. Hot showers for players after training and games. (players had major issue
with this last year)
D. I propose that the Lotto should change from buying a line out of a book for
2 euro to change to an envelope with 3 squares consisting of 36 numbers. 1 square
2euro, 3 squares 5euro. I believe that this would generate more money for the
club
7|PageProposed/Seconded E. A panel of sellers put together to promote this (lotto) Don’t think it is fair to leave to a few individuals to sell or do draw each Sunday night. F. Businesses to be approached to see if lotto envelopes can be left in their premises for purchase. G. I propose that the metal barrier going around the field be removed which keeps supporters of the field of play (not always). I feel that this could cause a major injury to a player as it is too close to the playing field especially on slippery conditions it is a hazard. H. The carpark around the club needs a face lift. A claim is in the waiting here as there is percolation covers sticking above the ground and sooner or later some person whether accidental or not will take a tumble and this could cause a major Insurance claim. I. A member of the Executive committee to liaise with schools in relation to burn out. Some young players are playing with their schools and club. This could cause a major factors down the road. Young person’s being over trained which could lead to serious injury and shorten their football career. Team Managers also to be part of this to ensure young persons are getting proper rest between training sessions and games. J. PRO to send club notes to Chapels/Churches in the area so to keep people from the area updated in relation to lotto draw, upcoming games, fund raising Etc. I know also of this is on social media however a lot of the older generation within the club area would not be. K. During intermediate games I believe there should be tea/coffee and sandwiches available. The away team should be invited into the club after games. Supporters can pay 1.50Euro for a tea/Coffee and 2Euro for around of sandwiches. This could be facilitated by players of the senior panel that 3 or 4 players would make the sandwiches (Probably Mammy more than likely) for the day of the game. Players would only probably have to do this once a year. I believe that this would bring more people into the Clubhouse and generate a more homily atmosphere in the club. Motions discussed, countermotion was proposed to ask the Football committee (when appointed within the next 2 weeks) to address several of the individual Ed Goodwin/Declan items raised in motion 4. Cahalin 4. Mark Durkan/Brendan A. A supply of footballs (Last year there were only three proper footballs in the Shovlin 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 as a whole. 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 8|Page
Proposed/Seconded
gym equipment would be a long term club investment used for teams from U14 Ed Goodwin/Declan
upwards across all levels for strength and conditioning. This would be fundamental Cahalin
to the club teams driving forward and 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.
Motions discussed, countermotion was proposed to ask the Football committee
(when appointed within the next 2 weeks) to address several of the individual
items raised in motion 5.
5. All fundraising must be approved through the Executive Committee. Motion John McGrath/Eugene
carried. Kearney.
9. AOB
Volunteers to help with Lotto were again requested. It was noted that
implementing a 50/50 lotto needed a separate licence.
It was noted that a development plan for the pitches will be implemented when
membership money comes in for the year.
It was agreed that a specific Grants Officer was required and Caoimhin Flood
agreed to act as the Grants Officer to co-ordinate grants for the club and work with
other members as required.
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Actions
Identify Football committee members within 2 weeks or hold an EGM. Ed Goodwin
Special Executive Meeting (EGM) Sunday 25th
November 2018 at 6.30pm
ATTENDEES: (in Alphabetical order (first name)
Bernie Durkan Donal Cummins John Hurley
Brendan Macken Ed Goodwin Mark McCashin
Caoimhin Flood Evelyn Meenaghan Val Herbert
Declan Cahalin John McGrath Sheena Byrne
Item:
1. Quorum
A quorum being present the meeting opened at 6.40pm.
2 Annual Club membership subscriptions for 2019.
The current membership was noted:-
Student - €60
9|Page Adult - €120
Family Membership (two adults and any number of children) - €200
One child - €100
Two child - €180
Discount for Life Member (per child) - €10
Social Member - €30
OAP - €5
It was noted that subscriptions are used for
Club Coach (Bord na nÓg mainly)
Upkeep of pitches
Equipment (jerseys, hurls, sliotars, footballs, trophies)
Goalposts, Nets, Flags
Referee fees, team expenses
Light, Heat, Rates
Employers liability and Public Liability Insurance
GAA Injury fund contribution
Hawkfield Levy
Leinster Council training
LGFA & Camogie subscriptions
Membership Demographics
General membership - 50% males and 50% females
Student membership demographics for the Club currently is
29 Females
21 Males
Membership Proposals
1. Remove Student Membership entirely or
2. Increase Student Membership to €120
3. Retain Student Membership at current level (T&C’s apply )
– Student ID required to be presented within 2 weeks of registration
- Only for full time third level employees and registered Apprentices
Unanimously agreed to increase student membership to €120.
Limited to over 18 year old full time third level students and full time registered
apprentices. Student Number/Apprenticeship ID to be provided.
Adult Membership
Increase Adult Membership to €140
Proposed by Mark McCashin and seconded by John Hurley and agreed unanimously by
those present.
Child Membership subscription
Increase Child Membership to €120
Proposed by Declan Cahalin and seconded by Donal Cummins and unanimously agreed
by those present that this membership be limited to those aged between aged 7-17.
Introduce an Intake Programme
Valid from August/September each year
Subscription fee is €40/50
10 | P a g eProposed by John Hurley and seconded by Sheena Byrne and unanimously agreed by those
present to the introduction of an intake programme at the rate of €50 due from August
each year.
Family Membership
Increase Single Child Membership to €120
Or remove the Single Child only Membership and introduce a family membership fee
Family membership (one child) - €140
Family membership (two children) - €210
Family membership (three children) - €240
Family membership (four or more children - €270
Proposed by Mark McCashin and seconded by Ed Goodwin and agreed unanimously
by those present.
Long Term Family Membership
Introduce an 10-year family membership
Family membership (2 children) €1,500
Family membership (3 or more children) €2,000
This proposal was not carried.
Social Membership subscription (there are no voting rights attached to Social
membership)
Increase Social Membership to €40
Proposed by Mark McCashin and seconded by Evelyn Meenaghan and agreed
unanimously by those present to increase social membership to €40.
OAP (there are voting rights attached to OAP membership)
Increase OAP membership to €10
Proposed by Ed Goodwin and seconded by Mark McCashin and agreed unanimously by
those present to increase OAP membership to €10.
Membership for 2019 Approved
Juvenile (age 4-6) - €100
Juvenile (age 7-17) €120
Family* membership (one child) - €1740
Family* membership (two children) - €210
Family* membership (three children) - €240
Family* membership (four or more children - €270
Student (over 18 subject to terms & conditions**) - €120
Full Adult Playing Member - €140
Discount for Life Member (per child) - €10
Social Member - €40
OAP - €10
Intake Programme (subject to terms & conditions***) - €50
* - Family membership includes one playing adult membership
** – Student membership (must comply with all terms and conditions:-
- A. Full time third level Students or registered Apprentices;
- B. ID confirming A. above to be uploaded to MCF on registration or required
to be presented within 2 weeks of registration.
***Valid 1 August to 31 December each registration year.
11 | P a g eKilcock GAA Club Officials 2018
President(s): Michael McGinley
Vice–President : Michael O’Brien
Cathaoirleach (Chairperson): Ed Goodwin
Leas Cathaoirleach (Vice Chairperson): Declan Cahalin
Runai (Secretary): Evelyn Meenaghan
Comh Runai (Joint Secretary): -
Cisteoir (Treasurer): John McGrath
Comh Cisteoir (Joint Treasurer): Eugene Kearney
Oifigeach Caidreamh Poibli (PRO): Mark Durkan
Registrar: Mark McCashin
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
Bernie Durkan Michael O’Brien
Brendan Macken Mick McGinley
Brian Connaughton Niall Jones
Caoimhin Flood Oisin Quigley
David McTiernan Pat Larkin
Declan Cahalin Paul Norris
Donal Cummins Peter Divilly
Eamonn Costello Roy Walsh
Eugene Kearney Sheena Byrne
Evelyn Meenaghan Tom Durkan
John Hurley Frank Spellman
John McGrath
12 | P a g eTurscail an Runaí/Secretary’s Report 2018 Seo cuir sios ar obair na bliana i Cumann Luthcleas Gael Cill Choca i mbliana 2018. Thank you to all who have assisted me during 2018 in executing the role of Secretary of the Club, which is a huge commitment. As a result of other priorities, I will not be seeking re- election as Club Secretary in 2019. However, I wold like to offer special thanks, in particular to Declan Cahalin, John McGrath and Ed Goodwin and to offer the club my best wishes for the future. 2018 was a great year which saw the club win both the Camogie and Hurling junior county titles. For the second year in a row, our adult Camogie team won the Kildare Junior Camogie Championship and promotion to Intermediate Camogie. Heartfelt congratulations to the team and mentors led by Ciaran Heneghan and John Hurley. The adult hurling team, led by Trevor Cummins and Fintan Keane, won the Kildare Junior Hurling Championship and on the following weekend successfully gained promotion to Intermediate Hurling in the relegation/promotion playoff. Our first team in Men’s Intermediate Football managed by Declan Gibbons and the backroom team of Eamonn Costello, Brendan Shovlin, Daniel McLoughlin and Stephen Sherrin had a good year and made it to the quarterfinals but lost out on the day to eventual Intermediate County and Leinster champions, Two Mile House. Our U17 hurling team also won the Division 2 league and championship in 2018. At County Football level, congratulations to Jason Gibbons on being part of the U20 Kildare team that won the inaugural U20 All Ireland Championship. Jason has gone on to represent Kildare at senior level making his Allianz League debut in January 2019. Caoimhe XXX and XXX represented Kildare in Camogie Daniel Courtney represented Kildare in the Alliance Leagues and was on the panel for the Leinster Championship. On the Camogie side, both Lorna Murray and Caoimhe Shiel competing at county level with Kildare. Bord na nÓg have numerous underage players on development squad panels at County level. It is great to see the efforts of our coaches and mentors in bringing these players through and hopefully they will go on to represent Kildare at the highest level. One Club We have been “One Club” now for two 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. 13 | P a g e
Development: The clubhouse and facilities are approaching 20 years old and the Executive has been working 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 2019 with plans to update the fire alarm system and the audio visual equipment and wifi in the club. Development has commenced on the adjacent housing estate and the Development Committee have been working closely with the builder to minimise the disruption during the necessary building works. In 2018 we completed the contract with Three Hutchinson for installation of telephony equipment on one of the floodlighting masts. This contract runs for 10 years and provides €10k per annum. On the development side, there are plans to hold an externally facilitated strategic planning session in early 2019 for all sections of the club to provide input into the development of the club and grounds over the next 5/10 years. Sport Capital Grants 2018: During 2018, we submitted an application for sports capital grants funding to upgrade the hall, floor, lighting and painting. We plan to make application for sport capital grants associated with the new pitch developments in 2019. emergency lighting. Juvenile Pitch Great thanks to Mark McCashin for submitting an application for development funding for our junior pitch which was successful, the work on this pitch will be carried out during 2019. Lotto Sales of the Club Lotto has continued to fall further during 2018, we are now looking for new volunteers to push sales 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. An online lotto drive did increase the sales of lotto over 2018 however, 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 envisioned in 2019 as part of the overall strategic planning and fundraising in the club. Member Registrations Registration is open for 2019 and the Executive committee request that you bring your membership for 2019 before 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. GDPR The review of our membership data retention is compliant with the GDPR regulations introduced in May 2018. MyClubFinances/ClubForce software in use as part of our 14 | P a g e
registration process is compliant and the club does not retain personal data outside that envisioned in the regulations. Child protection 149 club members, involved in the club in a variety of voluntary roles including as mentors, managers, committee members and relevant players attended Child Protection courses offered by the Club during 2018. This number is likely to be the biggest cohort of any Club in Ireland. To build on this compliance with club governance in 2019, there will be further Child Protection courses held during 2019. First aid courses The club contributes towards first aid courses for 20 club members such as Mentors and First Aid officers to ensure that each team in the Club has access to a First Aid Officer. Cash for Clobber As a result of a large contribution of clothing from the Buy my Gúna fundraiser, organised by the mentors and parents of the under 10 football team in 2017, the surplus clothes were donated through the recycling facility in the club grounds, Together with the clothing donated in our clothes bank a result, the club won “Cash for Clobber” first prize in Ireland for the largest amount of recycled clothes and received a cheque for €2,250. A big thank you to all involved, in particular Maura Geraghty. We wish to take part in this for 2019 and are seeking volunteers to organise a clothes collection day and manage the collection process. Fundraising There was no major fundraiser in 2018 but we plan to have a number during 2019. Your support for the “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 is anticipated to raise €100,000 for club development for each of the clubs. Bord na nÓg and LGFA will be running a novel “Winning Streak” fundraiser on 11 th May and the Kildare Car draw tickets will be on sale in early March. It is very costly to run a club at present. 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 2018. Clubhouse Facilities Kilcock GAA Club has the largest membership of all the sporting/cultural clubs in the town. Our strategy during 2018 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 2018 our facilities have been utilised by Kilcock Music and Drama Society for the first time. KDMS lost their ‘home’ in St Joseph’s Hall in mid-2018 and we worked closely with them to facilitate their Panto/Musical and plan to continue this partnership in 2019 and beyond. 15 | P a g e
Kilcock Celtic, Irish Dancing, Kilcock Fitness Bootcamps, Zumba, Pilates, Naoiora Siamsa, and ARK club all use our facilities as part of our strategy to be a ‘Hub’ for the community. Local residents associations and sporting groups have also used our facilities for meetings and events during 2018. We have also facilitated some cross-cultural events to foster greater community coheshion and integration. These activities generate approx.. €20,000 income for the Club. Use of the club by community based external groups is a principle requirement of government grant programmes. Kilcock GAA Club employs 9 part-time staff directly and 3-5 through the CE Scheme and is a direct contributor to the local economy. Donations The Club, along with all Football and Hurling clubs country-wide, received a donation from JP McManus during 2018. The monies have been allocated to the development account. Kilcock GAA Club wish to thank Mr McManus for his kind donation. In addition, Intel has once again, via their “Matching-Grants Programme”, donated US$10,000 to the club in 2018 and we wish to thank the Intel employees: Jim Kenehan, Stephen Hunter, Mark O’Flaherty, Conor McNichol and all the other Intel employees involved within the club for their efforts in securing this major contribution for yet another year. Christmas Party 2018: The Christmas Party is a wonderful opportunity for the Club members old and new, volunteers, parents and the community at large to enjoy celebrating the festive season amongst friends in Kilcock. A great bunch of volunteers were involved in organising this event this year, with thanks to Mary Moore, Orla McArdle, Mark Flaherty, Irene O’Connor, Barbara Kirwan, Claire Flood, Anne-Marie Traynor, John McGrath, John Hurley, Peter Divilly, Donal Cummins, Dave McTiernan, Dermot Finn in particular. First Aid Training During 2018 the Club contributed to First Aid training for 20 people across the various sections of the Club to ensure there were sufficient numbers of qualified first aiders amongst the Bar staff and for each team and code of the Club. Child Protection Compliance with the Garda Vetting and GAA Child Protection Guidelines during the year saw 131 people complete the Child Protection course offered by the Club and a rise in vetting applications across the Club. 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: 16 | P a g e
• 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.
Child Protection courses are underway at present in the club, please ensure that you attend
the course if required in your role. 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.
Conclusion
On behalf of the club we extend our condolences to all families who suffered bereavement
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.
Thanks to our Club Coach, Cathal Jennings who has been growing the Academy numbers,
amongst other initiatives, during 2018, there are now over 60 children from 4 to 6 signed up.
Cathal has been ably assisted by Ellen Cahalin and a number of new volunteer parents
supported by some of our transition year players making the children’s first experience of
GAA games exciting and fun filled. Cathal continues to also work hard in the local schools to
bring our games to more children, with the overall aim to increase playing numbers year on
year. The Club depends on these young children to continue to flourish and develop
Thanks to our FAS staff of Seamus Lynam, Aidan O’Neill, Barry Gallagher, Ian Cummins and
Edel Stone. During 2018, Aidan and Barry completed their term with the Club and we would
like to thank them for their contribution to the club and wish them success in the future.
Thanks also to our Bar Staff who provided great 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 2018.
There will be a Volunteers night in the club on Friday 1st March to recognise these efforts and
all volunteers, past and present are invited to attend.
Is Mise le meas - Evelyn Meenaghan, Runai
17 | P a g eElection 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:
18 | P a g eOnline Registration and Lotto The Club uses Clubforce for registering club membership, online lotto and communications with the membership base. 2018 saw a great increase on membership compared to previous years, it is encouraging to see this growth as this builds a great foundation. Club Coach The Club Coach, Cathal Jennings, appointed to the Club in September 2017 as part of the Leinster Council initial three-year plan to promote Gaelic games in Leinster, has now completed more than a full year and the positive effects of this initiative are being seen in the Club. The report is in the Appendix. Christmas Party The Christmas party, which has become a regular night in the annual calendar for Kilcock, was held at the beginning of December and was very well attended, music was provided by White Diamond and food by the Hamlet Hotel. The Players “Player of the Year” for each of the senior teams was announced on the night. Presentation Night A presentation night was held in the club to celebrate club wins in 2018 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. 19 | P a g e
Social Initiative 2018:
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 to
Powerscourt House and Gardens and
Avoca Village and Woollen Mills on a
beautiful summers day 20th June and 40
people enjoyed the day. We had a very
good lunch at Lynhams Hotel in Laragh, Co.
Wicklow and we also visited the old ruins
and tower at Glendalough.
We also hosted well known playwright, actor and
comedian Seamus O’Rourke at the Club with his
own play “And Thank You” on 11th 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. The County
final and Leinster semi-final of Scór was held in Allenwood GAA hall. I attended and was
saddened that our Club was not represented.
Brian Connaughton
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 will run fortnightly on a Thursday evening with musical guest appearances from time to time. Darts Club The Kilcock GAA Darts Club hosted Wayne Mardle in the Club in October 2018 and a good night was had by all attending. A.R.K. Club A before and after school club has been set up in the Club. Open from 7-9.am 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 offers a 10% discount to Club members. Irish Dancing The club hosts Irish dancing lessons another example of the Club being an integral part of the larger community. 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. Zumba Tribe The Club hosts Zumba on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the hall. Providing an opportunity for both members and non-members to use the club facilities in a continued effort to be an all inclusive club for the community at large. Kilcock Musical and Dramatic Society (KMDS) KMDS relocated to the Club during 2017 and hosted its first Panto in its new home in January 2019. The Panto was a great success and the members of KMDS were delighted with their new home and facilities. KMDS will be hosting their Easter show, a well kept secret for now, in the club from 24th to 28th April. Pilates There is Pilates in the Club on Monday mornings and one evening a week. 22 | P a g e
Club Sections Annual Reports 2018
A. Bord na nÓg Annual Report 2018
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 2018,
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 will be jointly funded by Croke Park
and the club itself. The appointment could not be made without the support of the Club
Executive to whom we are very appreciative. Cathal has settled in and performed very 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 2018 were the following:
• Increase our playing numbers at all age groups with particular 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.
(See appendix A for GPO report Kilcock GAA 2018 at the end of this report.)
23 | P a g eBriefly 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 of 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 in particular 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 26th April to present players with their medals and awards from the previous years competition. A particular thanks to All Ireland winner, Jason Gibbons, for presenting the awards. Juvenile Pitch 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 use of Bord na nÓg, LGFA & Camogie kids. The pitch has been marked out, and allocated a slot on the clubs "TeamUp" booking app. Mark McCashin has successfully applied for Kildare county council grant of €4,500 to assist with the development of the pitch and purchase of permanent goals. I want to extend a massive thank you to Mark for achieving this. Back pitch Goals and repair The "back pitch" underwent some repair work and also had new goals installed. A large number of the Bord na nÓg mentors contributed financially and worked on the pitch and new goal purchase and installation. Easter & Halloween Camp The club ran its second annual Easter camp in March & October 2018 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 Our 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 played on Saturday 9th June 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. 24 | P a g e
Cúl Camp
Kildare GAA’s Cúl camp was held in the club in the fourth week of
July with over 100 players attending.
Disco
Due to declining numbers at our disco and increase in kids visiting other discos in Maynooth,
Leixlip and Trim, and from feedback from the kids who had attended the Kilcock and other
discos a decision was taken not to have a disco in Kilcock as it was loss making. It is hoped to
have a couple of discos or have alternative youth social activities in place for 2019.
Kildare GAA underage programme review 2018
With an unprecedented event, Kildare GAA sent out a survey for all mentors, members, clubs
and parents to comment on and respond to in order for the Kildare GAA county board to
survey all it's members and participants to respond to in order to get feedback from the
grassroots on what the county board are doing well and what can be improved on. Kilcock
members were involved in the survey and hopefully the issues raised will be addressed.
Camán and have fund workshop:
In June this year, the club hosted Paudie O'Neill to have a workshop, primarily for younger
age groups. This was a hugely successful event and great participation numbers.
Donie Buckley Training session
In July this year, Kilcock had the privilege of having a Training session hosted by Donie Buckley.
This was a great session for all the players and mentors involved.
Hurling Foundation course:
In August, Club coach, Cathal Jennings, provided and facilitated a Hurling Foundation course,
open to all Kilcock mentors and was well attended.
Coaching Clinic
In November, a coaching clinic was arranged and facilitated by Cathal Jennings in Na Fianna
GAA club and open to all Kilcock mentors. The football session was delivered by Kildare u20s
All Ireland winning manager Davy Burke and the hurling session delivered by National Hurling
development manager, Paudie O'Neill. It's great to have such high calibre coaches providing
excellent coaching techniques to Kilcock coaches.
Athletic Development Combine:
In October this year, the club hosted this event particularly for 13 -17 year olds. This is a hugely
important course that offered both on field and off field coaching. This course was:
• Balancing School & Sport Tony Óg Regan
• Strength & Conditioning workshop Paul Divilly
• Hurling Field Session John Doran
• Football Field Session Jamie Queeney
This was well supported and enjoyed by the younger members of the club, and lessons they
can take with them throughout their sporting careers.
25 | P a g eJason Gibbons All Ireland Champion and homecoming it was a particularly special year for the club as Kilcock had it; first All Ireland winner in 99 years. Jason was a player with Bord na nÓg from a young age and is great to see him achieve such great heights and personal achievements. The club hosted a homecoming for Jason in August this year and was hugely supported by all of Bord na nÓg. Jason continues to support Bord na nÓg as shown above in presentations and is appreciated by everyone in Bord na nÓg. Kids Christmas Party Our annual kids Christmas party will be held on Saturday 15th December with a juvenile disco and a special visit from Santa. All players, brothers, sisters and parents are invited to attend. Roy Walsh (Secretary) Team Reports U7’s Football & Hurling Mentors: Liam Duff, Paul Brennan, Mark McCashin, Eoin Ryan, Ger Collins U7’s Football In the spring and autumn leagues we entered 2 teams and on reflection maybe could have entered a 3rd in the autumn league. At the start of the year we had numbers in the mid teens and this grew to high twenties. We played 6 games in the spring league and 2 in the autumn mainly due to weather. We have the same coaches as the hurling and we train on alternative Wednesdays one week hurling and the next football. All the teams we met played us with enthusiasm, respect and fairness and we all seemed to be on a par. The enthusiasm with our team was great and there was lots of fun at all times which left a great atmosphere between the kids and parents. Some parents remarked that as blow in’s it was a great way of meeting people. We will all be coaching the under 7’s next year and are looking forward to building on this with new kids coming up from nursery football. We hope to sponsor a new set of jerseys for the kids early in the year also. We feel the kids that are moving to under 8’s are strong team players full of enthusiasm and have a passion for the game. It was a pleasure to be involved with such a great bunch of kids and looking forward to next year. 26 | P a g e
U7’s Hurling We entered 2 teams in the Spring and Autumn leagues. In the fore front of everything this year there was great fun and friendship within the team and parents. We started in the beginning of the year with training on Wednesday evenings with numbers of 14 or so. Numbers grew to mid 20’s as the year went on. Eoin and Ger came on board mid year, both with a strong back ground of hurling. All teams we met played the games in great spirt, fairness respect and all on par with each other Spring league was successful with six games played. The Autumn league not so strong due to being placed against teams in the south of Kildare and Wicklow leading to problems getting numbers. The same coaching team is together with the under 7’s next year and we look forward to the new kids coming on board and we can build on what we started this year. We have secured sponsorship for a kit of jerseys early next year. The kids that are moving up are quite strong at the hurling and I can see a lot of potential in them for the coming future. We finished off the year with a Christmas party and there was a lovely atmosphere between kids and parents. Finally it was a pleasure coaching such a great bunch of kids Under 8 Football & Hurling U8 (2010) Hurlers Report 2018 The u8 hurlers entered 2 teams in both the Spring and Autumn Leagues in 2018. Our goals for the end of last year were to improve the standard of all hurlers, recruit some new players and secure a set of jerseys, all of which were achieved during the season. The size of our hurling panel increased to an average of 20 players per game, which is a great increase on last season. Much thanks must go to Cathal Jennings for his great work with the schools and also the very successful Street Leagues attracted some new footballers and hurlers to the panel. 6 games were fulfilled in the Spring Leagues and 5 in the Autumn leagues. Kilcock were very competitive in all games. There is a great spirit in the group and some very talented players. The players have come on in leaps and bounds since their first hurling game last season. They are a great bunch to coach and have an appetite to learn. 27 | P a g e
Much thanks again to Cathal Jennings and to all the parents who helped throughout the season and more importantly brought their children to the games well turned out and on time! All of this couldn't happen without a large number of coaches and helpers, and we thank everyone involved. Next years goals would be to further improve the standard of all players and to hopefully play more games and to play in and host a few tournaments. John O'Neill U8 Football report: Under 8 football report. We entered two teams in both the spring and autumn leagues. We played 12 games in total and were competitive in the majority of matches. We trained once a week from February to the end of June and also from August to the end of October. Training numbers increased significantly from September on which was mainly due to the excellent work done by Cathal in the schools. The kids are all a smashing bunch to work with and the future of Kilcock football is bright if they keep progressing as they did this year. I would also like to thank all the coaches who helped out during the year. Finally I would like to thank all the parents for ferrying their kids to and from both matches and training during the year. Kevin Behan. Under 9 Football & Hurling Mentors - Stewart Brennan, Gary Kirwan, Paul White, Eamon Gallagher, Ger Kiely The 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 quarter 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 3 teams each weekend with every player getting at least 3 quarters of field time. We rotated the players at each quarter allowing all players to play in different positions. Mini-Muckers – We arranged a mini-muckers with the teams in Punchestown and had a great turnout with approx. 22 players taking part in the event. 28 | P a g e
Spring League - Football Sat, Mar 10 15:30 Kilcock v Celbridge Sat, April 7 15:30 Naas v Kilcock Sat, Apr 21 15:30 Kilcock v Leixlip Sat, May 5 15:30 Kilcock v Kill Sat, May 19 15:30 Maynooth v Kilcock Sat, Jun 2 15:30 Celbridge v Kilcock Sat, Jun 16 15:30 Kilcock v Naas Both games against Naas were cancelled due to weather conditions and were not replayed. We fielded three teams against the other opposition, our games were competitive and closely fought. Spring League – Hurling Sun, Mar 25 11:00 Maynooth V Kilcock Sun, Apr 15 11:00 Kilcock V Celbridge Sun, Apr 29 11:00 Ardclough V Kilcock Sun, May 13 11:00 Kilcock V Éire Óg Corrachoill Sun, May 27 11:00 Clane V Kilcock Sun, June 10 11:00 Kilcock V Naas Sun, June 24 11:00 Sallins V Kilcock The Clane match was cancelled due to weather conditions and was not replayed. We fielded two teams against the other opposition, our games were competitive and closely fought, however Eire Og and Coill Dubh were much stronger. 29 | P a g e
Autumn League – Football
Fixture
Sat, Sept 1 15:30
Kilcock v Maynooth
Wed, Sept 12 18:45
Edenderry v Kilcock
Sat, Sept 15 15:30
Kilcock v Balyna & Carbury
Sat, Sept 29 15:30
Kilcock v Kill
Sat, Oct 13 15:30
St Kevins, Allenwood
v Kilcock
& Cappagh
The Edenderry game was cancelled due to weather conditions and was not re-fixed. We
fielded three teams against the other opposition, our games were competitive and closely
fought.
Autumn League - Hurling
Sun, Aug 26 11:00
Leixlip v Kilcock
Sun, Sept 9 11:00
Broadford & Coill
Kilcock v
Dubh
Sun, Sept 23 11:00
Celbridge v Kilcock
Sun, Oct 7 11:00
Kilcock v Maynooth
Sun, Oct 21 11:00
Kilcock v Sallins
All games were played. We fielded two teams, our games were competitive and closely
fought, however Celbridge, Broadford & Coill Dubh were much stronger on the day.
Under 10 Football
Mentors: Andy Quinn, Jason Miley, Darren Conroy & Paul Norris.
U10 Hurling 2018
We have a panel of about 14/15 players who are very interested in hurling. On average 11/12
players at training and games.
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