The 63rd AGM of Naomh Fionnbarra G.F.C. and St. Anne's Camogie Club was held virtually online for the first time on Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 17th February at 8.00pm. The meeting was well attended from all sectors of the club. Colm Markey the outgoing Chairman thanked all those who helped the club throughout the year in all aspects of the club including players, supporters, mentors, committee members and anyone who volunteered their time towards club activity especially Covid 19 Officers in what was a challenging year. He also thanked anyone who provided sponsorship to the club over the course of the year including main club sponsors Oxigen Environmental and O'Neills Bakery and other businesses who have sponsored pitch signage. 

 

Colm extended his congratulations to St. Anne's who made the County Shield Final and the Ladies Intermediate team who reached the Intermediate Championship Final for the second year in a row losing narrowly to Clan na Gael.  A massive accolade goes to the players and management of the Senior team who won the Louth Junior Championship Final, bringing the Christy Bellew Cup back to Togher.  Colm also extended his sympathy for those we have lost in our Community over the course of the last year.  At county level, the development of the new county grounds and the new Louth manager Mickey Harte, hail an exciting new chapter for Louth GAA.  Colm has vacated his position after 6 successful years as Chairman which included the following; establishment of the new executive committee, purchase of the additional club land, development of the new training field and club facilities, fundraising events such as Lip Sync and Strictly Come Dancing.  The club would like to thank Colm for his hard work over the last years and wish him well as he embarks on his new political role as a MEP in the European Parliament.    

 

Thomas McQuillan and Nicola Connor gave detailed secretary and treasurer reports. Thomas stepped down as secretary after a period of 13 years and the club would also like to thank him for his sterling service over the past 13 years and in all over the past 49 years where he has held many different volunteer positions.  The Juvenile report read by Chairman Seamus Cosgrove highlighted a great year for the club while Peter Callan and Joe O'Reilly provided updates in relation to Finance & Development. The ladies Chairperson, Marie Doyle, read a comprehensive report on the ladies club. John Duffy gave a detailed report of St. Anne's year.

 

The Senior men's team, proudly sponsored by Oxigen Environmental, had a great year as they won as they won the Louth Junior Championship and brought the Christy Bellew Cu back to the parish for the 3rd time in 10 years.  The adult men's teams will play in the Intermediate Championship, in the Division 2 League, in the Paddy Sheelan Cup and in the Division 5 League in 2021. Thanks to team manager Brendan Healy, Coach Alaric Costigan, selector Gerry Leonard, Covid Officer Dermot O'Neill, team physios Eoghan O'Neill and Michelle McCourt, kit man and grounds man Peter Callan, Angela O'Neill who looks after the laundry, those who acted as gatemen, umpires, linesmen, all members of the Senior Committee who worked hard during the year and all supporters of the Club.  The club look forward to working with Brendan, Alaric & Gerry for the 2021 season.

 

The Mens Committee for 2021 is as follows:

Chairperson: Mark McArdle

Vice Chairperson: Thomas McQuillan

Secretary: Dermot O'Neill

PRO: Nicholas Butterly

Assistant PRO: Thomas McCreesh

 

Committee members: Ciaran Boyle, John Doyle, William Woods, Hugh McGrane, Peter Callan, Gerry Leonard, Martin McQuillan & Fergal Leonard.

 

Intermediate Team Management: Brendan Healy and Alaric Costigan with Gerry Leonard as selector

 

The juvenile section of the club catered for age groups from U-7 to U-18. It was a challenging year due to the Covid 19 Pandemic and this made it all the more enjoyable when the children did get onto the playing field.  2020 was quite a progressive year as all players developed their potential further. There is great potential amongst many of the players within juvenile section and hopefully they can progress in the coming years to the senior ranks of the Men's, Ladies and Camogie teams. Thanks to club Chairman Seamus Cosgrove, secretary Kate Hand, all of the Committee and all juvenile mentors for their hard work during the year.

 

The Juvenile Committee for 2021 is as follows:

 

Chairperman: Aidan Doyle

Vice Chairperson: TBC

Secretary: Kate Hand

Assistant Secretary: TBC

Treasurer: David Keane

Children's Officer: TBC

 

The Ladies team, proudly sponsored by O'Neills Bakery, had a very successful year as they competed in the Division 2 League and Intermediate Championship. The girls had a great championship campaign and reached the Intermediate Final for the second year in a row. On the day they were unlucky to be narrowly beaten after a great comeback by the girls by Clan na Gael.  The ladies thanked their management team from last year, Alan McMahon, Stuart Reynolds and Andrew Rogers for their hard work and commitment and look forward to working with them in 2021.

 

During the first lockdown in May each Ladies player pledged to run 100km as a fundraiser for the ICU in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda where teammate Marianne Hullen and 4 other nurses from the parish work.  A total of €6,330 was raised and will go towards the development of a family room.  Thanks to all who supported such a worthy cause.

 

The Ladies Committee for 2021 is as follows:

Chairperson: Marie Doyle

Vice Chairperson: TBC

Secretary: Ellen Butterly

Assistant Secretary: Shauna Markey

Treasurer: Ann Marie Breen

Assistant Treasurer: Niamh Devlin

Registrar: Leanne Sharkey

PRO: Heather Rogers

Fundraising Officer: Amy Grant

 

Management team for 2021: Alan McMahon & Stuart Reynolds.  

 

Colm McCullough represented the club as a referee for the sixth year and did a great job.

 

The club would also like to congratulate all of our playing members who represented Louth with pride at county level in various age groups from juvenile to the Senior team.

 

St. Annes camogie club made great progress this year especially at under age levels where the strength of the young girls coming through should really boost the senior panel for 2020. The club also fielded with a full senior team in all Senior League and Championship games this year.  It is particularly heart warming to see a number of young players joining the Senior team along with the return of others and this mix of youth and experience interacted seamlessly.  Thanks to team coach Marcu Dennehy, sponsors Connect Credit Union, Mooney Clothing, Colin Dunne Engineering, IFM, Kernel Construction, Emer Connor & Joe Kennedy, all members of the Committee  and wider support group who worked hard during the year. 

 

The St. Anne's Committee for 2021 is as follows:

 

Chairperson: John Duffy

Vice Chariperson:  Mary Connor

Secretary: Dearbhla Coughlan

Assistant Senior Secretary: Clodagh Fennell

Assistant Junior Secretary: Clare McClenaghan

Treasurer: Nicola Connor

Assistant Treasurer: Helen Traynor

PRO: Ailbhe Rogers

Assistant PRO: Zoe Rogers

Insurance Officer: Nicola Connor

THDC Rep: Una Caraher

Co. Board Delegates: Marcus Dennehy & Siobhan Dawdry

Committe members: Ann Harrington & Nikita Kelly

 

The club are especially grateful to Peter Callan for his continuous care taking of the field and facilities. No job is too big or too small. The club give special thanks to all of the Covid Officers who made football and camogie possible in 2020.  Please God, there will be some light at the end of the tunnel and life can resume back to normal as soon as possible.

 

Thanks must also go all volunteers, Lotto collectors, sponsors, donors and any other benefactors who have helped us throughout the year in these areas. Thanks to Greenblades for cutting the grass on the pitch and to the Tús scheme workers who have helped out during the year.

 

For the upcoming 2021 year the following Club Executive Committee was elected:

 

Club Pesident: Tom Connor

Honorary Presidents: Oliver Morgan, Andy Callaghan, Pat Hand, Jimmy Hand & Mary Connor

Chairperson: Mark McArdle

Vice Chairperson: Thomas McQuillan

Secretary: Dermot O'Neill

Assistant Secretary: Kate Hand

Treasurer: Nicola Connor

Assistant Treasurer: Anne Marie Breen

PRO: Nicholas Butterly

Assistant PRO: Thomas McCreesh

County Board Delegate: To be filled by Executive Committee

Childrens Officer: To be filled by Executive Committee

Health & Wellbeing Officer: To be filled by Executive Committee

Club Registrar: To be filled by Executive Committee

Insurance Officer: To be filled by Executive Committee

Coaching Officer: Martin Byrne

H & S Officer: To be filled by Executive Committee

Language & Cultural Officer: Ailbhe Rogers

Men Committee Reps: Peter Callan & Martin McQuillan

Juvenile Reps: Aidan Doyle & Kate Hand

Ladies Reps: Marie Doyle & Shauna Markey

St. Anne's Reps: Una Carragher, John Duffy & Ailbhe Rogers

 

Membership rates for 2021 are as follows:

Adult (player) - €80

Adult (non playing) - €50

Student (3rd level/apprentice) - €50

Juvenile - €45

Social - rolls over from 2020

Family - €140

 

Membership of juvenile members from U10 down who did not get football or camogie in 2020 will roll over into 2021.

 

The whole club would like to express our sincere condolences to the families of those who died in the parish or who were connected to the club in any way throughout the past year.  All deceased members and friends of Naomh Fionnbarra G.F.C. and St. Anne's Camogie Club will be remembered at our anniversary mass. May they Rest in Peace.

 

The club are hoping to build on the significant progress made in 2020 and are looking forward to a successful 2021 both on and off the field.

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