St. Michael's G.A.C
www.stmichaelsgac.com

The Website for St. Michael's G.A.C Magheralin Co. Down

Naomh Mhichil CLG, Machaire Lainne.  Co. An Duin.

www.stmichaelsgac.com

NOTICE BOARD (Updated 8th February 2010)

 

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

To view the first edition of the "new" monthly newsletter click here

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2010 UNDERAGE REGISTRATION DAY

A registration day for all underage players (4yrs+) will take place on Sunday 7th February 2010 from 2.00pm to 3.00pm in the clubrooms.

All new members are welcome.

Further information can be obtained from:

Youth Officer - Eddie Mulgrew.  Tel:07850 649439 / Email:  mulgrewpropltd@btconnect.com

Assistant Youth Officer - Patrick McKeown.  Tel: 07734 539271/Email:  p.mckeown150@btinternet.com

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QUIZ

Come along to the first St. Michael's Quiz of 2010.

When: Friday 29th January

Where:  Byrne's Bar, Magheralin

Time:  8.30pm

All are Welcome.

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SCOR 2010

The semi-final of the South Down Scor takes place this Sunday, 31st January at 6.00pm in St. Patrick's High School Banbridge.  Come along and support the club taking part in the Recitation and Quiz competitions.

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COMMITTEE MEETING

Next meeting will be on Monday 1st February 2010 at 8.00pm.

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ST MICHAELS VIDEOS

A selection of videos from the 125 Parade in Newry are available to view by Clicking Here

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ST MICHAELS GOLF CLASSIC

Friday 2nd October at Edenmore.  Prizes galore including hotel breaks in County Donegal and a £5000 hole-in-one challenge on the 11th hole.  Refreshments available throughout the day.

Later on in the evening, starting at 9.30pm, there will be the prize giving followed by a buffet and disco - all in Edenmore Golf Club.

CLICK HERE  FOR MORE INFO 

***CLICK HERE TO VIEW TEE-OFF TIMES***

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SCOR Na nOg

Next audition for this years competition will take place in the Parish Hall this Wednesday night, 30th September, at 7.30pm.  All are welcome, so come along if you fancy doing a bit of acting, dancing, singing or think you can be a mastermind in the quiz...

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MEETINGS

A meeting will be held on Thursday 1st October at 7.00pm in the clubrooms to go over the final arrangements of the golf classic taking place this Friday and to start setting up.  There will also be a Committee meeting this coming Monday, 5th October, at 8.00pm.

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COUNTY NEWS

 

 

For details of a number of special events to mark GAA 125 The Cusack Link in County Down and also the return of Martin Clarke and the appointment of James McCartan as the new Down Senior manager, click here

 

 

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125 GAA QUIZ

A special 125 GAA quiz will be held in Byrnes Bar on Friday 16th October 2009, at 8.30pm.  All are welcome

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AGM

This years AGM will be held in the club rooms on Monday 26th October 2009 at 8.00pm.

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YOUTH NEWS

Trip to M&D's Theme Park is now on Sat 10th Oct.  Click Here for more details.

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UNDER 10 BLITZ

Congratulations to Bredagh on winning the cup and Carryduff in winning the shield at the inaugral St. Michael's Under10 blitz, held on Saturday 29th August 2009.  Thanks also goes to the other clubs in participating and making the day a success.  The clubs involved were St. Michael's; Bredagh; Carryduff; Tullylish; Annaclone; Dromara; St. Mary's Aghagallon (Antrim) and Tir na Og, Portadown (Armagh).  Photos of the day can be found clicking here

 

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2009 CUL CAMP

 

Pictures of the 2009 Cul Camp can be viewed here.  Thanks to Sean Toman for the photos.

 

 

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AN RIOCHT U12 TOURNAMENT

The St. Michael's Under 12's who took part in the recent An Riocht tournament

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MAGHERALIN MUSIC FESTIVAL

The committee of St. Michael's would like to thank the people of the Parish for theie support and help during the very successful Festival.  Many Thanks.

Can all helpers please return T-Shirts and Bibs to committee members.

Photos of the whole weekend can now be viewed and ordered from www.mdpics.co.uk.  Thanks to Michael D'Cruze for taking the photos over the weekend.

 

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CATHERINE AND TERESA MARSDEN AMONGST THOSE TO RECEIVE GAELTEACHT GRANTS

Down GAA County Board have presented grants to 36 recipients from the 2009 Gaeltacht Grants Scheme. The grants have been awarded to school students (who are members of the GAA in Down) attending Irish Colleges/Courses in the summer of 2009.

To read more CLICK HERE

 

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LA NA GCLUB 125 CELEBRATIONS

 

On Sunday 10th May 2009, the members of St. Michael's GAC celebrated the 125th anniversary of Cumann Luthchleas Gael with a special day organised at the club.  Games were played throughout the day with both junior and senior members taking part, and all participants receiving a specially commissoned medal.  An exhibition was also on display in the club, showcasing the history of GAA in the Parish of Magheralin and Kilwarlin.  A special thanks goes to all those involved, participated and lent their personal possessions to the exhibition.

Photos of the day can be viewed HERE

 

 

 

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UNDERAGE PHOTOS

St. Michael's Under 10's that play Tullylish and others  CLICK HERE

 

 

 

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ANNACLONE 125 TOURNAMENT

On Sunday 3rd May, the Under 12's of St. Michael's GAC, took part in the Annaclone 125 tournament. 

They exited the competiton in the quarter finals with defeat against Clann Na Banna.  Photo's of the day can be viewed by clicking HERE

 

 

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O'NEILLS ACFL DIVISION 4

Ballykinler 0-08 St. Michael's 0-12  Click Here for More

 

 

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O'NEILLS ACFL DIVISION 4

St. Michael's 1-19 Aughlisnafinn 2-5 Click Here for More

 

 

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DECLAN BOYLE MEETS PRESIDENT MARY MCALEESE

On the 19th February 2009, Declan Boyle met President Mary McAleese, in Aras an Uachtrain. 

To view more pictures from Declan's big day in Dublin, Click Here

 

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SOUTH DOWN SCOR Na nOg CLUB OF THE YEAR 2008

St. Michael's were recently awarded the most improved club

of the year at Scor Na nOG for South Down....read more

 

 

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Christmas Party and Tyrone All-Ireland Winners at St. Michael's:

Sunday 7th December was a big day for the junior members of St. Michael's, when at their Christmas Party there were guest appearences from Colm Cavanagh and Ryan Mellon - All-Ireland Senior winners with Tyrone in 2008.  The two Tyrone players brought along with them the All-Ireland Senior and Minor trophies.  Another special visitor was non other than Santa.

  

To view more images of the day check out the photo gallery or CLICK HERE

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SCOR Na nOg

Congratulations Declan Boyle.  Declan recently won the recitation competition at the Down County Final and will now go on and represent the club and the county at the Ulster Semi Final being held in Glengormley on Friday 12th December 2008 at 8.00pm.  Good luck Declan, the club wishes you well.

 

 

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