The managment of the Louth Minor Team,would like to thank your
club in advance,for your co-operation regarding players on the panel.
Is Mise,
Liam O'Neill Runaí.
Subject: Local Community Games 2009
Date: Sun 16/11/2008
Cooley/Lordship Community Games are holding an information night for parents
,sports clubs,youth groups and any interested parties on Tuesday 18th of
November at 8pm in the Four Seasons Hotel in Carlingford. The aim is to increase
awareness and participation in Community Games in the area. Activities in 2009
are for 6-16 year olds including
swimming,athletics,art,basketball,badminton,traditional and modern
dancing,chess,draughts,tennis,quiz,soccer and will also include GAA games at
under 10 and under 12 mixed age groups.
For more information contact Niamh Murphy on 086 3188727 or niamhmurphy@communitygames.ie
or visit their website at http://www.communitygames.ie.
Subject: Cooley Comment info from Cuchulainn Gaels
Date: Mon 03/11/2008
Please find images from the underage awards presentation nite which took place
in the Dolmen Centre on Friday the 24th October. Pictured are coaches, Paul
Bruen and Eammon Rodgers and some members of the U13 team who won the county
final earlier this autumn and Finn O'Reilly and coach John Bruen being presented
with a medal for most improved U7 player by a county player.
The Cuchulainn Gaels would like to thank once again Bellini's for putting on a
great night Saturday last for our 3rd Annual Dinner Dance. Thanks also to Paddy
Oliver, Chairman of the County Board and all others who made appearances on the
night to make presentations. A great night was had by all. Let's hope we get the
same huge turnout for our AGM which takes place on Thursday 13th of November in
the Granvue House Hotel Omeath. It is extra important for all club members to
attend the AGM this year as there are alot of postitions to be filled and we
have a lot of work ahead of us this coming year with the completion of the
changing rooms and implementing the club development plan. Thanks to all those
who attended a very sucessful meeting Thursday last in the Dolmen Centre to
define the club develpment plan.
Subject: Most Improved Under 7 - Finn O'Reilly
Date: Thu 30/10/2008
Subject: Under 7s Presentation Nite
Date: Thu 30/10/2008
Subject: Info for inclusion in the Cooley Comment
Date: Tue 14/10/2008
Congratulations to the Cuchulainn Gaels U13s who won the 3B County Final for the
second year in a row. Team members are as follows: Fergal O'Hanlon, Daniel
Browne, Mehaul Ryan, Shane McGinn, Patrick Doyle, Dylan Lynch, Paul O'Hanlon,
Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Loye, Patrick Woods, Dean Harper, and Barry Morgan. Well
Done Lads!!!
There will be a presentation night for all underage teams on Friday 24th October
in the Dolmen Centre Omeath at 7:30.
Calling all club members, supporters, community members there is an important
meeting on Thursday October 30th to finalize the CLUB DEVELOPMENT PLAN any and
all input is welcome and needed so please all try to attend this ONCE OFF
meeting, venue and time to be arranged.
Cuchulainn Gaels annual dinner dance takes place on Saturday 1st of November
starting at 7:30 in Bellini's tickets will be available from Garrett Mallon on
Thursday 16th October in the Granvue Hotel from 8-10pm price €35.00 each, so
polish up yer dancing shoes and get your tickets before they are sold out!
And finally do you feel lucky, if so the club is running a Texas Hold'em Poker
Classic on Friday 17th of October in the Granvue at 9p.m. €20 buy-in plus
optional top up.
Subject: Cooley Comment info from Cuchulainn Gaels
Date: Tue 07/10/2008
Congratulations to the Cuchulainn Gaels U13s who won the 3B County Final for the
second year in a row. Team members are as follows: Fergal O'Hanlon, Daniel
Browne, Mehaul Ryan, Shane McGinn, Patrick Doyle, Dylan Lynch, Paul O'Hanlon,
Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Loye, Patrick Woods, Dean Harper, and Barry Morgan. Well
Done Lads!!!
There will be a presentation night for all underage teams on Friday 24th October
in the Dolmen Centre Omeath at 7:30.
Calling all club members, supporters, community members there is an important
meeting on Thursday October 30th to finalize the CLUB DEVELOPMENT PLAN any and
all input is welcome and needed so please all try to attend this ONCE OFF
meeting, venue and time to be arranged.
Cuchulainn Gaels annual dinner dance takes place on Saturday 1st of November in
Bellini's tickets will be coming out soon so polish up yer dancing shoes!
And finally do you feel lucky, if so the club is running a Texas Hold'em Poker
Classic on Friday 17th of October in the Granvue at 9p.m. €20 buy-in plus
optional top up.
Subject: OgSport Inter Reg U 13 Competition
Date: Tue 07/10/2008
A Chara,
Please find below contact details for U13 Inter Reg competition commencing on
this Friday 10th October in Darver. The format has changed from last year in
that all teams will be involved over the three nights.
Click here for the Inter Regional Competition details.
Click here for the Inter Regional Competition contact details.
Subject: OgSport Lu Under 13 Championship Reports CúGaels
Date: Tue 07/10/2008
Click here for the details.
Subject: Gerald Fearon Memorial Day
Date: Tue 30/09/2008
Hi Pat,
I have been asked to pass this onto you in the hope that you will forward it
around to the Louth clubs. Would be greatly appreciated.
Gearld would have a connection to McCoy family in Roche.
Thanks
Mark
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I know a lot of you will be mad to get to this. You can read about the tragedy
and the Gearld Fearon appeal at
www.gfmemorialday.com.
I am sure youhave read about it in the news over the last two years. A lot more
names to be added that I will update, anyone likely to head?
In case you cant see the writing it is Armagh v An allstar select managed by Joe
Kernan and Mickey Harte:
Ref:Pat McEnaney
Players: include : Kierna McGeeney, Conor Mortimer, Graham Geraghty,
Paddy Bradley, Seanie Johnston, Paul Barden, Karol Mannion, Eamon
O'Hara, Ross Munnelly, Brian Dooher, BRyan Cullen, Marty McGrath.
Saturday, October 18th. Dromintee.
Golden Oldies too - names to be revealed.
Click here for the event poster.
Subject: OgSport Lu Under 13 Finals
Date: Tue 23/09/2008
A Chara,
Please see below details of the OgSport Lu Under 13 Championship Finals taking
place next Monday and Tuesday night
Monday 29th Sept:
Grade 1A Final
Sean O Mahony v St. Patricks 7.00pm
Grade 1B Final
St. Michaels v Naomh Mairtin 7.15pm
Grade 2B Final
Glen Emmetts v Dundalk Gaels 7.30pm
Tuesday 30th Sept:
Grade 3A Final
Na Piarsaigh 2 v St. Fechins 7.00pm
Grade 2A Final
John Mitchels v Kilkerley Emmetts\Naomh Malachi 7.15pm
Grade 3B Final
Lannleire v Cuchulainn Gaels 7.30pm
Subject: Cuchulainn Gaels Info
Date: Tue 23/09/2008
A huge thank you to John O'Hanlon and the staff of Howe's pub, Omeath, for
organising and hosting the event of the year!!! The 70's, 80's, 90's and
Naughties fancy dress disco was a great sucess and brilliant craic was had by
all who attended. Congratulations to Ike and Tina Turner who won best costume on
the night!
The next committee meeting will take place Thursday next, October 2nd, in the
Granvue House Hotel 9pm sharp, all committee members are asked to make an effort
to attend!
There will be a meeting on October 30th to construct a Development Plan for the
Club, this is a very important night and anyone (club member or not) who has an
interest in moving our club forward is asked to attend this meeting or contact
Roddy McQuaid.
Subject: CúchulainnGaels Sept 7th 2008
Date: Wed 10/09/2008
Subject: Cooley Comment for Cuchulainn Gaels
Date: Mon 08/09/2008
The Cuchulainn Gaels are holding a car boot sale in the car park of Howe's
Bayview Tavern on Sunday 14th September. Help the club raise a few quid and get
rid of unwanted articles all in the one go!
All you hippies, trippies, disco divas this one's for you!!!! On Saturday 20th
September there will be a 70's, 80's, 90's and NAUGHTIES fancy dress disco in
the function room of Howe's! Guaranteed a great night out, fancy dress
essential!
The Cuchulainn Gaels Ladies women's team had a busy week with a win Monday last
away against Dorsey Emmetts in a challenge match but weren't so lucky when they
encountered St. Vincents on Sunday 7th September in their championship match
played at Haggardstown.
Subject: CúchulainnGaels Ladies Team Photo
Date: Wed 03/09/2008
Subject: Support our U11s fri nite in Darver
Date: Wed 03/09/2008
Please
click here for the OgSport Lu Under 11 Report.
Subject: OgSport Lu Under 11 Grade 1 & 2 Knockout
Date: Fri 29/08/2008
A Chara,
Please
click here for fixtures and rules for knockout stages of Under 11 Grades 1 &
2. It is important to note that throw in times will be strictly adhered to.
Subject: FIXTURE LIST 23/08
Date: Wed 13/08/2008
A Chara,
Please
click here for the Fixture List 23/08 as forwarded to me by Runai C.C.C.
Full details re. "Championship -- League" sections to follow on receipt of same.
Is Mise,
Padraig O hAmaltuin
RUNAI.
Subject: NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2008
Date: Thu 14/08/2008
A Chara,
Please
click here for details of the August Newsletter.
Regards,
Pat H.
Subject: Advanced Super Camp 12/13 yr olds
Date: Fri 15/08/2008
A Chara,
Please
click here for details of an advanced super camp for 12 & 13 year old in
Darver next week. All clubs are encouraged send as many of their kids along as
can make it as this will of benefit to them for the u13 championship.
Subject: OgSport Lu Under 11 & 13
Date: Mon 11/08/2008
A Chara,
Cilck here for
the programme for forthcoming U13 Championship and Under 11 All Co Blitz.
OgSport Lu are delighted to announce that John Laverty Motor Factors has agreed
to sponsor the OgSport Lu Under 7, Under 9 & Under 11 all county blitz for the
next 2 years. We thank John for his generosity and support and we wish him every
success in his new premises on the Coes Road in Dundalk.
Subject: OgSport Lu Under 7 Blitz
Date: Mon 11/08/2008
Ogsport lu
On Monday night next at Darver, 7pm Ogsport are hosting the seasons second
all-county U7 Blitz – The John Laverty, Dundalk, Motor Factor – sponsored Blitz.
The last U7 all-county Blitz was held in Darver in mid-May.
Such was the attraction of the event that:
1) A total of 47 teams participated
2) 17 pitches were in simultaneous use
3) Starting time had to be delayed by 30mins to cater for the crowd.
If you missed the May Blitz, don't miss this one! Please come early and maybe
you could take a friend.
Subject: OgSport Lu & Darver
Date: Mon 11/08/2008
Ogsport & Darver
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Its pretty certain that the ancient Chinese Philosopher Lao-tzu hadn't got the
recovery programme for Louth football in mind when this ancient Chinese proverb
was first coined. However, the people at the cutting edge of Ogsport Lu and the
Darver Project would have a clear understanding of what was in the great man's
head.
The similarities between both are striking. They are not original completely
wonderful fully formed ideas which are unique to this county. They do however
challenge the thinking within in terms of how the county should regain its
status in the upper echelons of the national sport.
Darver took its first step back in 2002. The small group of people would have
had some idea of the obstacles to be surmounted, but probably didn't appreciate
the full extent of the various tripwires that they would have to negotiate on
their journey. The first milestone was the acquisition of the site in 2003. By
setting realistic steps which were achievable the journey has run over half of
its course. The next major step will be achieved at Easter 2009 with the opening
of the new clubhouse.
The first step for Ogsport was in November 2006. If the catalyst
for Darver was the night the County Under 21 side were forced to train on the
side of a dark country road, Ogsport's catalyst was the realization that fresh
thinking was required if the rejuvenation of gaelic games in the county was ever
going to take off. Ogsport fully embraces the concept of player development and
coach education particularly through small-sided games.
Smaller numbers are used to ensure plenty of ball contact for all involved. It
involves games of shorter duration and greater intensity. Because of the smaller
pitch size, players are more involved on both sides of the ball as in attacking
and defending. There are more decisions to be made by players and coaches, thus
ensuring greater tactical awareness. Greater tactical awareness requires
specialized skills in coaches who are required to educate and develop the
players.
Small sided games, also solves the problem for clubs with numerical
difficulties. Two types of situations spring to mind. The club with large
numbers can field a number of different teams at the appropriate grade. The club
who could never field at 15 a side because of low numbers can now compete on
their own thus giving their youngsters an immediate identity with their club
Has Louth GAA benefitted from Darver and Ogsport? If so, how can that benefit be
measured? A look at the programme of games, the participation levels, and the
amount of times that Darver has been called in to use tells the story. A look at
the weekly publicity in the local press and at the Ogsport Lu website launched
earlier this year also tells the story.
2007 saw the staging of the first Ogsport programme of games on an all-county
basis for the 6 to 13 age group. Last years under 9 programme was run on a
monthly basis – this year it is running every fortnight. The under 7 programme
was introduced this year for the first time. It's run on a monthly basis,
already there are cries for more regular games for these football starved
youngsters eager to get out there in their club colours.
One day all-county blitzes in Darver attract 48 teams who play three games on 16
pitches. In the gate at 6.45, out at 8.15, 500 of Louth's finest footballers who
just can't wait for the next one to come along.
The under 11's have been running on a fortnightly basis and will gather in
Darver on 6 occasions in August and September for a 9 a side blitz in their
respective grades. There are no fewer than 40 teams entered. There are 120 games
scheduled over the 6 nights, with the 9 a side format ensuring an intensity both
on and off the field as the respective players and coaches shape up to one
another.
The Under 13's have their league programme and 9-a side all co blitz over, and
shoot into championship mode from mid August until September. Again, Darver will
host 35 teams and 70 odd championship games in three different grades as the
cream of the county's footballers strive to win their first county championship
medal. Each Grade has a back door which allows any first round fallers a second
chance, and there's also a side door to allow teams to compete in a B section
should they find the going too tough in the A section.
In October, there will be an inter-regional competition involving eight teams
from North, South, East, West, Dundalk, Dun Dealgan, Drogheda and Droichead Atha.
The 2009 Under 14 Development Squad mentors will use this tournament to spot the
available talent for next year's squad. Last year, this tournament was
invaluable to the 2008 Under 14 Development Squad Mentors.
Ogsport and Darver have advanced to where they are, because entrenched and
predictable thinking has been sidelined. Since the birth of Ogsport, they have
both spring-boarded off one another continuously. They both bring the best out
in one another. There is not one event that Darver cannot cater for, and there
is not one event that Ogsport cannot organize. Realistic goals are set and
delivered, no pie in the sky and no airy-fairy stuff.
The right people and the right place!
There is a mutual respect and admiration between Darver and Ogsport – both doing
the right thing for the right reason. Both led by single-minded, determined
individuals who are respected throughout the county and further afield. Both
supported by determined loyal groups who are determined to see Louth GAA take
its place at the top table again.
Maybe, there's a lesson there for others about what can be achieved when
respect, co-operation and appreciation are present.
Subject: Poc Fada Update -Damien Fitzhenry joins the field
Date: Wed 30/07/2008
Click here for the Poc Fada Update.
Subject: OgSport Lu Under 7 Blitz Reports
Date: Tue 29/07/2008
Click here for the OgSport Lu Under 7 Blitz Reports.
Subject: Cooley Comment Info for Cuchulainn Gaels
Date: Tue 22/07/2008
Omeath F.C wld like to thank their sponsers,supporters and most of all their
players for all their backing and help through out the recent North Winter
League campaign.The team wld like to thank JOH Oils and MB/JOH Propertys for all
their help towards both the Cup and Shield final we played in toward the end of
our
season. We look forward to seeing you all for next seasons campaign.
Well done to all the Under 7's who took part in the blitz on Monday 21st July at
Roche. Thanks to all the parents of the under 7's for their continued support
and help at weekly training sessions and blitzes.
Subject: Cooley Comment info for Cuchulainn Gaels
Date: Tue 15/07/2008
On Monday evening 30/06/08 Cuchulainn Gaels hosted an Under 9's blitz. Cooley
Kickhams, Dundalk Gaels and Dundalk Young Ireland's, travelled to Omeath and all
the spectators and mentors were treated to some incredible football from the
four teams.
In the first round of games Cuchulainn Gaels A took on Dundalk Young Ireland's
B, the Omeath side recorded a comprehensive win. Paudie Ryan notched up several
fine points while Ciaran Connolly had a brilliant games in goals for the Gaels..
Also in round 1, Cooley A beat Dundalk Gaels by 6 points after a strong
performance from their whole team. Cuchulainn Gaels B side were narrowly beaten
a Young Ireland team taking their points skilfully.
In round two both Dundalk sides went head to head but the Young Ireland team
once again showed their class and edged a win over their Dundalk rivals. The
game of the night took place between Cooley A and Cuchulainn Gaels A, it was a
very competitive match with the Omeath coming out on top very strongly with JP
Elmore scoring a few fine points. Paudie Ryan once again ran riot in the Cooley
defence and scored numerous points. The Omeath defence was very strong thanks
some excellent defending by Martin Ward, |Martin Hynes and Ryan Phillips.
Cuchulainn Gaels as follows: Paudie Ryan, JP Elmore, Martin Ward, Martin Hynes,
Kieran Connolly, Tara Rogers, James Ward, Aisling Connolly, Roisin and Patrick
Kierans, Lauren Dobbin, Tara Mulligan and Ryan Phillips.
The Cuchulainn Gaels would like to extend a huge thanks to all those who took
part in the night at the races evening in Granvue House Hotel on Saturday last.
A great night was had by all.
Underage jerseys are now available exclusively at the EuroSaver in Omeath. Best
of luck to the U 7s when they participate in their blitz Monday next!
Subject: OgSport Lu Under 7 & Under 9
Date: Wed 09/07/2008
A Chara,
Please find below details of the upcoming OgSport Lu Under 7 & Under 9 Regional
Blitz. We would please ask each host club coordinator to confirm that their
venue is available no later than the Wednesday before the scheduled date, also
if any club wants to be included or omitted from the fixture list please let us
know by the Wednesday before also.
We would like to remind club that no play more that two year below the age group
may play in any blitz (i.e. no player under 5 to play at under 7 and no player
under 7 to play at under 9). Clubs are also reminded that theses blitz are to be
played using Go Games rules only. Members of the OgSport Lu work group will be
attending each venue to ensure that this is happening.
Click here for the Under 9 Regional Blitz Monday 14th July
Click here for the Under 7 Regional Blitz Monday 21st July
Subject: Under 11 Ogsport in Omeath July 13th at 11am
Date: Sun 06/07/2008
A Chara,
Please click here for the fixtures for Rd's 7 & 8 of the under 11 programme.
Please note that details of the Under 11, 9 a side all county blitz will be
announced shortly. Unlike last year this will not be run on a 1 day basis. We
are considering the possibility of running each grade over two or possibly three
days during August and September similar to the format we have been using in
Under 13 at Grades 2 and 3.
We are also looking at the possibility of scheduling this 9 a side programme on
week nights.
Subject: OgSport Lu Under 13 All Co. Blitz June 08
Date: Fri, Jun 06, 2008
A Chara,
Please click here for information on the proposed OgSport Lu Under 13 All
County Blitz taking place during June 2008.
NB we need club to come reply with any feed back they may have on the attached
on or before Tuesday 10th June.
