Clann Notes - 28/6/21
Games Development Officer Role
Clann na nGael GAA club wish to recruit for the position of Games Development Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of GAA Coaching & Games Development Policy within the Club, by implementing and delivering the Games Development Plan on an annual basis with the assistance of the Games Development Committee and the Club Executive Committee. For more information and application details, please visit clanngaa.ie/gdo
Junior A Final 2020
Congratulations to our Seery's Bar sponsored Men's Second Team who claimed the delayed 2020 Junior A Championship title in Dr. Hyde Park on Friday last. The game was filled with drama, with two periods of extra time before Clann finally pulled a point ahead.
Clann started strong and led throughout most of the game, the goal by Killian Bannon giving Clann an early lead after great work by Callum O'Brien. At half time, Clann led 1-04 to 0-05. However, St. Brigids came back into the game in the second half and the game finished level, 1-09 to 0-12. In extra time, Clann looked to have run out of steam, with St. Brigids going 4 points ahead. However, a late rally including an equalising score from captain Oliver Harney saw the game go to a second period of extra time on a score of 1-13 to 1-13.
The game looked like it could go to penalties before the only point of the second period of extra time, from Killian Bannon at the start of the second half, proved to be the difference as the game finished 1-14 to 1-13. Scenes of jubilation ensued after the team gave absolutely everything for over 90 minutes of football and Oliver Harney accepted the cup on behalf of the club. The lads will now play Intermediate Championship for 2021. Well done to the lads and management and thanks to our sponsors Seery's Bar Athlone.
Wedding Bells
After the excitement in Hyde Park on Friday night, the Junior A (now Intermediate) team manager and Senior selector Niall Shine turned his attention to matters closer to home as he walked down the aisle to marry his fiancé Hayley Irwin on Saturday. We wish Hayley and Niall the very best of luck today and wish them well for their future together.
Few in Clann are as dedicated to the club as Niall and he's sure to be spotted in Johnstown most evenings, whether it's with the Men's first or second teams. The success late into the evening on Friday was a just reward for Niall's commitment and we hope it got the party started ahead of the big day.
Championship Draw
The Roscommon Championship Draw took place earlier on Sunday last in Dr. Hyde Park. Our Matrix Bathrooms sponsored Men's first team were drawn in Senior Group A with Padraig Pearses, Western Gaels and Strokestown. Our Seery's Bar sponsored Men's second team were drawn in Intermediate Group B with St. Aidan's, Ballinameen and Kilbride.
Lotto
There was no winner of the Clann jackpot with 9 Match 3's winning €25. Numbers drawn were 4, 8, 10, 13. Next weekends jackpot is €8,000 and you can enter online at clanngaa.ie/lotto before 9pm on Sunday. Thanks for your continued support of our Club Lotto.
New Goal Nets & Ball Stops
New goal nets and ball stops were erected on the main pitch in Johnstown last week, which was funded directly by our supporter's club, Let's Go With Clann. Thanks to all our Let's Go members for the support and to our development committee for the work involved. If you would like to join Let's Go with Clann, please contact Mags at 0868130438.
