Dermot Early Academy Our underage Academy has recommenced on Saturday mornings for all children between the ages of 5 and 11. Sarsfields have a very successful underage structure and this is due to the hard work and commitment of our underage coaches. As always, at the start of every year we welcome all our new members in to the Academy and we look forward to seeing you. For further Info Contact Mick Byrne (086/8375719) our Academy Co-Ordinator.
Flag Day The club had its Flag Day last weekend 15/16th of March. The event was a great success and the club would like to thank Lisa McConnell and all who volunteered to help out over the weekend.
Bar Update On Sunday gone the 16th the Rubbers were live on Stage in the club and it turned out to be a great night, it was well supported which is great to see. The next day (Patricks day) it was all hands to the pump as a large crowd converged on the club. Well done to Mick Byrne and all his Academy Staff on entertaining and supervising all the kids on the pitch with the Bouncy Castles and slides. In the club house it was a great day with the 2 All-Ireland Finals on the telly and our Bar Manager Shirley Mulpeter would like to thank all who gave a hand out with the bar work. The weekend coming will see another large crowd in the club as we host the Manchester United Legends v Newbridge F.C. on the main pitch at 2 O Clock. For this event we will need Stewards so if you are available and would like to help out please contact Club PRO Shea MGann on 087/2039726.
Annual Table Quiz Sarsfields GAA will hold their Annual table quiz on Holy Thursday 17th April. The quiz will take place in the main hall in the club and all members are asked to support the event. On the night there will be a Raffle and spot prizes etc. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Football (This is for W/Ending 16th March)Seniors played out a draw after extra time against Athy in the Aldridge Cup Final. It was a hard fought game at times and we were unlucky not to come away with a victory. The Minor Team got a walk over and the U/16 team lost out o Kilcock. The U/14B Team drew with Alymer Gales.
Ladies Football Our U/12 girls played out a draw with Eadestown which was a very exciting game with plenty of end to end scoring.
Fixtures
Sat 22 Mar 2014
Senior Football League Div 1
Venue: St Kevin’s; St Kevin’s V Sarsfields14:30, Ref: Alan Smullen
U16 Football League Division 1
Venue Sarsfields; Sarsfields V St Laurence’s 16:15, Ref: Owen Murphy
Sun 23 Mar 2014
Minor Football League Div 4 Qtr Final ET 2 x 10mins
Venue: Ellistown; Ellistown V Sarsfields11:45, Ref: Bobby Harrison
U14 A Football Feile Qtr Final ET 2 x 10mins
Venue Naas; Naas V Sarsfields 10:30, Ref: John Mc Loughlin
U14 D Football Feile Group A
Venue Maynooth; Maynooth V Sarsfields 10:30, Ref: Larry Heeney
Mon 24 Mar 2014
Minor Hurling league Div 2
Venue: Sarsfields; Naomh Conleths V Naas Hurling Club19:45, Ref: David McNally
Wed, 26 Mar 2014
Feile Hurling Div 2
Venue Sarsfields; Naomh Conleths V Éire Óg/Corrachoill 19:00, Ref: Jason Corcoran
Cumann Na Sáirseálach On Saturday 1st March the club launched its new fund raising Initiative which is known as Cumann na Sáirsealach All the info on this can be found on the web site www.sarsfieldsgaanewbridge.ie If you are interested in joining this and supporting the club you can contact Vice Chairman John Maher (087/6371285). This is a great opportunity to support your club and help us to develop it more for the future.
Gym Fobs Anyone who had already paid membership and for the Gym Fobs you can now collect them off Christy Horan (087/9249884).
Gym Opening hours Mon – Fri 9am to 9.30pm. Sat 9am – 6pm. Sun 12 noon – 6pm
Social Committe The Club are looking to form a Social Committee which will involve the organizing and running of events within the club. For further Info you can contact Shea McGann 087/2039726
Kildare GAA Golf Classic The club are looking to put in a team into this upcoming event which takes place on the 18th April. If you are interested you can contact Camillus Walsh 086/8790408.
First Aid If there are any members in the club qualified as First Aiders and would like to help out when the club is holding events could you please contact the club PRO Shea McGann on 087/2039726 for more Info.
Disco The Sash disco which was to be on Friday the 21st of February for all 1st and 2nd year students was cancelled. The next Sash disco will be on the 11th April and as normal will start at 8pm and will finish at 10.30. If you wish to help out you can contact Christy 087/9249884
Updating of E-mails As PRO of the club it is my responsibility to ensure as many members as is possible is getting Info on what is happening in the club. One of the main avenues for this is the use of the E-mail system. It has come to my attention that there is some members of the club not receiving E-mails. If you are one of the members in this situation please contact me Seamus McGann on 087/2039726 or sashproshea@gmail.com so we can add you to the list. One of the main Club Info E-mails is sent out on Tuesday Mornings between 10 and 12 with the lotto results so if your not receiving this your not on the list.
Membership 2014 Membership is now been collected for 2014. The membership rates remain the same with the exception of the removal of the registration levy applied to female playing members. If you wish to pay you can do so by calling to the Club any Monday or Friday between 8pm and 9.30pm. Also on Saturday from 11am to 1pm. Paying your membership on time is of great importance to the club so we ask all our members to make an effort and pay early. In order to be eligible to play Gaelic Games with any Club a player must first be registered with the GAA and this is automatically done by paying your Membership. In simple terms this means if adult or juvenile players do not pay their membership, they are not eligible to play Gaelic games for the club. The prompt payment of membership helps Sarsfields to provide the players insurance scheme, Lighting, Pitches, dressing rooms, training equipment and much more. The club would like to thank all its 10 year members and to remind them that it has now expired and new membership can be paid as in the times above.If you need any further Info you can contact Kathleen (Ollie) Ryan at 086/2641115, or Christy Horan at 087/9249884.
Function Rooms There are 3 Function Rooms available in the club which can cater for big and small Functions, Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays, Funerals, etc. Enquiries to Shirley (086/8568830)
The Club Shop The shop is well stocked out with all types of gear both casual and Training, we also have a large stock of Gum Shields for the upcoming season for €5 each. The Shop opens every Sat morning from 11am to 1pm or you can contact Angie Byrne on 086/0762710.
Club Lotto The club would like to thank all those who support the Lotto and would like to encourage all its members to participate in the weekly Lotto draw. This can now be done by going on to the Sarsfields web site and clicking on the (play lotto now) link, then follow the step by step instructions.
Lotto results for Tuesday 18th March 2014. Numbers drawn: 10, 18, 26, 27, No Jackpot winner, Jackpot €12,000:
Winners of the Bonus Prizes;
€100; Robert Fitzsimmons
€40; Liam O’Brien
€40 Nicola Moran
€40 Peter Ott 29 Roseberry Hill
€25; Nicky More c/o S. O’Neill
