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Set Dancers win County Title
Congratulations
to the Scór set dancers who won the county title recently, also well done to
all who represented the club in other competitions at the county final.
Tubber start League on Winning Note
Tubber
kicked off their division two league campaign when they played Pullough in the
league on Wednesday night last under lights in Ballycumber. Though fielding a
side containing some very young players we managed to come away with a win on
a scoreline of 2-9 to 1-7. It was great to get a win especially with so many
of the young lads playing, and with the quality of the performances given by
these players the future of the club looks very good indeed.
Team:
Willie Colgan, Ned Daly, Tommy Gorman, Johnnie Moran, Jack Murray, Damian
Heavin, Kevin McGuinness, Eddie Kavanagh, Aiden Naughton, Joe Higgins, Martin Heavin, Mick
Grennan,Keith Higgins, Michael Doolan,
Basil Cronin.
Subs
Brendan Heavin for M. Grennan, Stevie Madden for Johnny Moran.
Intermediate Championship Draw Made
Tubber
will play in one of the two ‘strong’ groups in this years championship. The
group consists of : Clara, Erin Rovers, Raheen and ourselves. There will be
no easy games in this one and a great effort will be needed to finish in
either of the top two places in the group. The group winners progress
directly to the semi-finals with the runners up going into the
quarter-finals.
Clubhouse Extension OpenedSunday November 24th was one of the most auspicious and enjoyable in the village of Tubber for years.It was the occasion when the club opened it's new clubhouse extension. The official opening ceremony was performed by Brendan Ward , County Board Chairman. The celebrations commenced with an under 12 matchbetween Tubber/Ballycumberand Tubberclaire. The local side gave the home crowd reason to cheer when they ndefeated the Westmeath side by the narrowest of margins Tubber were represented on the panel by O. North, B. Allen, L. Dunning, E. Farrell, C. Farrell, A. Connor, N. Farrell, L. Colgan, S. Kinahan, and E O' Hara. Prior to the commencement of the senior match the girls from the Clara Harp and Shamrock Band entertained the large attendance. By 2:45 it was the turn of the Pat Colgan Tournament finalists to take the field. It was a good match but unfortunatelly the home side had to concede victory to to Tubberclaire on a final score of Tubber 2 - 6 to Tubberclaire 0 - 14. Following the game everybody congregated at the clubhouse for the official opening of the premises. Very Rev. Michael walsh, PP, and Rev. Gerard Field, Church of Ireland Tullamore performedan ecumenical blessing inside the large multi-purpose room which was packed to capacity. Attening the function were Tom Parlon, TD, Olwyn Enright, TD, Cllrs. Barry Cowen and Derval Dolan. The Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Brian Cowen was unable to attend due to a prior engagement. Club Chairman James Farrell welcomed the guests and thanked all those who had helped in any way to make the day possible . County Board Chairman , Brendan Ward, said that it was a marvellous achievement on the part of the club to have achieved so much in such a short number of yearsand it was a tribute to the officers and members of the club and the general public in the Tubber area. Next followed the presentation of of the Pat Colgan Memorial cup by Councillor Tommy Mc Keeigue on behalf of Tullamore UDC to the victorius Tubberclaire captain Bernard Cassels.This was followed by the presentation of trophies by Mrs. Elizabeth Colgan to the winners and runners up. When the formalities of the occasion were concluded refreshments were served in the clubhouse.The evening was rounded off with with a session from the Brona Comhaltas Group which was greatly appreciated by the large audience.
More photos of the Official Opening. AGM ReportThe
24th AGM of the club took place on Friday January 10th in the clubhouse.
Before a large attendance, outgoing secretary T.J. Kelly gave an excellent
report on all club activities last year. All outgoing officers were thanked
for their work during the year and particular thanks was extended to all who
had worked so hard to make the new clubhouse a reality. Joint Treasurers
Benny Moran and Dan O' Sullivan gave a comprehensive report on the clubs
finances, Benny expressed the impotance of the fortnightly lotto draw which
he said was 'keeping the club alive' financially. Sincere thanks was
expressed to Benny for his work with the lotto over a number of years. The minor Board were congratulated for their work in 2002 particularly for the contesting of the Minor A final last year. Betty Moran was commende for her continuing work with Scor. Last year two county titles were won at Scor na nOg. The organising of social events such as the night at the dogs and the trip to Sligo was also mentioned and thanks given to those who had planned such outings. Thanks was also given to those who had looked after the pitch so well during the year. The following officers were elected (outgoing in brackets): · Chairperson: TJ Kelly (James Farrell) · Vice Chair: Tommy Colgan (Pat Doolan) · Secretary: Mary Guinan (TJ Kelly) · Assistant Sec.: Chris Daly (Mary Guinan) · Treasurers: Margaret Moran & Dan O’Sullivan (Benny Moran & Dan O’ Sullivan) · PRO: James Farrell (Aidan King.) · Scor: Betty Moran · Pitch: Tom Naughton · Development: Betty Buckley. · Social: Brian McManus. · Youth Rep: Edmund Kavanagh. · Intermediate Team Manager: Pauric Farrell. · Trainer: Jack Murray. · Selectors: Eamon Kavanagh & Kevin Sheridan. The club would like to thank all the outgoing officers for their work during the last three years. James Farrell and his committee deserve sincere congratulations for their considerable achievements during this time. The new clubhouse is but one lasting testament to the creativity and effort of this group. It is fitting that the club won the AIB club of the year this year – it is a credit to the people who have shaped the club in recent years. Members and players Please Note:
o Adult Football:Tubber will compete in the Intermediate Championship this year. o Lotto:All members are asked to continue supporting the club lotto. If you live abroad and would like to help the club please contact us by e-mail.
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