Message from the Chairman
23 December 2023
Dear Members,
It is with a genuine sense of honour that I step into the role of Chairman at St. Brigid’s GAA Club. The trust you place in me is deeply appreciated and the warmth and support extended to the executive in recent weeks have been very heartening. Along with the executive team, I look forward to working with you over the next year as we as we seek to build on our proud traditions and to further enhance the club experience for all.
A heartfelt expression of gratitude goes to the outgoing executives, with special appreciation to Gerry Philips, Mary O’Connor and Trish O’Reilly. Their dedicated service over the past few years has laid a solid foundation, and I look forward to their continued leadership in St. Brigid’s.
I extend sincere thanks to our players who have represented St. Brigid’s with pride over the past year. A special acknowledgment goes out to all our volunteers, sponsors, mentors and parents whose invaluable contributions are pivotal to the ongoing success of our club.
On behalf of the club executive and myself, I wish all our members and our families a very warm and relaxing Christmas and a New Year, 2024, filled with all things good.
Le gach dea-guí,
Denis Courtney
Chairman
Club Bar Opening Hours over the Christmas Holidays
The Bar Staff wish to thank all members for their great support throughout the year and wish everyone a happy & safe Christmas and a successful New Year.
The opening hours over the Christmas holidays are:
- Saturday, Dec. 23rd: 2pm to Close
- Sunday, Dec. 24th: 2pm to 9pm
- Monday, Dec. 25th: Closed
- Tuesday, Dec. 26th: 12pm to 9pm
- 27th – 31st December: Closed
- Monday, Jan. 1st: 2pm to 9pm
Access to Russell Park Pitches
Please note that at all grass pitches are closed and that there should be no unsupervised underage members using club facilities for the duration of the Christmas holidays.
Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to seeing everyone back on the field of play in the New Year.
Reminder Membership due via Foireann
As you are aware we are moving to Foireann for all membership payments this year.
Moving to Foireann for our membership payments is a positive step for our club, resulting in cost savings and a more robust payment and registration process that is less labour intensive. Doing this positions us well for the future as the GAA continues to expand the use of Foireann and moves towards integration with the One Club model.
Full details can be found on the membership page with guides and video to assist you on the new registration system.
William (Willie) Hughes RIP, former player and brother of the late Herbie Hughes
The Trustees and members of St. Brigid’s wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the Hughes family on the passing of Willie Hughes. Willie played with St Brigids and was a brother of former Club president Herbie Hughes.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
Notice Extract
HUGHES, William (Willie) (Swords & formerly of Finglas & Blanchardstown) – December 18th, 2023 (suddenly) at Beaumont Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Monica. Sadly missed by his loving daughters Muriel, Linda and Jean, sons-in-law James, Paul and John, grandchildren Kevin, Heather, Megan, Sean and Alison, great-granddaughter Callie, sisters-in-law Mona and Maureen, brother-in-law Jimmy, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends
Reposing at his daughter Muriels’s house in Rolestown on Thursday (Dec. 21st) evening from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Removal on Friday (Dec. 22nd) morning to St. Cronan’s Church, Brackenstown arriving for 12 p.m. Mass followed by funeral to Rolestown Cemetery. To view the funeral Mass live on the church webcam see the link provided on RIP.ie
2023 Adult Awards Night
Our Adult Awards evening, which celebrated and acknowledged all of our adult players who represented the club during the 2023 season took place in Russell Park on Friday night. A brilliant time was had by all with live music and the celebrations flowing late in the night!
A huge thanks to all those involved in organising and running of the event. It was a brilliant way to bring another busy season of Gaelic games to a fitting conclusion. Well done to all of our ‘Players of the Year’ across all codes. The full list of our 2023 winners can be found below!
2023 Adult Football
Senior Football – Player of the Year 2023: Gavin Sheridan
Intermediate Football – Player of the Year 2023: Darren McLoughlin
Junior A Football – Player of the Year 2023: Conall Molloy
Junior B Football – Player of the Year 2023: Seamus Smith
Junior C Football – Player of the Year 2023: Robert McInerney
Club Young Player of the Year 2023: Conor Windsor
2023 Adult Hurling
Senior Hurling – Player of the Year 2023: Alan Nolan
Intermediate Hurling – Player of the Year 2023: Sam Mulholland
Junior Hurling – Player of the Year 2023: Stephen Moore
Club Young Player of the Year 2023: Lorcan Doolin
2023 Ladies Football
Senior Ladies Football – Player of the Year 2023: Colleen Barrett
Junior A Ladies Football – Player of the Year 2023: Ellie Raftery
Junior B Ladies Football – Player of the Year 2023: Eilish McLoughlin
Club Young Player of the Year 2023: Kate Gleeson
2023 Adult Camogie
Intermediate Camogie – Player of the Year 2023: Eimear O’Reilly
Junior Camogie – Player of the Year 2023: Sorcha Power
2023 Adult Handball
Men’s Player of the Year 2023: Rory Lynch
Ladies Player of the Year 2023: Sabrina Hughes
Mentors & Volunteers End of Year Celebration on 8 December 2023
All mentors and Club volunteers are invited to the clubhouse to enjoy some entertainment, food, and drinks. A great night on the club calendar when you can catch up with your fellow volunteers.
Drinks will commence @8pm with drinks vouchers valid from 8pm to 11pm on the night. Vouchers to be collected by 10pm from organising committee.
There will be a finger food and music by David O’Brien.
Looking forward to see you all there.
Go Ahead Junior 6 North All County Football Champions
Club Lotto Draw 22 November 2023
There was no winner of the Club Lotto following the draw on 23 November 2023. The Jackpot rolls over to next week when the sum of €5,000 could be won.