My Life Challenge
We have had a super time over the last 6 weeks taking part in the Irish Life – My Life/Every Step Counts challenge. At the time of writing with just 4 days to go we have clocked up an amazing 71,600km and we hope to get to 80,000 km or 50,000 miles by the closing date to mark the club’s 50th anniversary. A superb effort by some 300 members sees us top of the tree of 197 participating clubs in Leinster and we have had such great fun and banter. Our efforts also featured on a piece from the GAA on its website and the initiative is a credit to all involved. It has been a tough few months for everyone but the challenge has given everyone a great focus, a sense of unity and leaves us all excited for the season ahead – the Cilles Family is well a006Ed truly on the move. Whilst there are so many involved a special thanks to Ciara Lalor and Healthy Club Officer, Lisa McDonald whose brainchild the challenge was. However the most special and biggest word goes to every single participant, irrespective of where you did 1km or 1,500 km (yes, some did”). You have all done us so proud. The final results will be in next week’s Coaster. For now, I have to get some more steps in
Membership
Its looking like activities may open up in April/May at this stage and to ensure all our teams are ready to go, membership subscriptions should be paid. Subscriptions can be paid via our website www.cilles.com and our preference is that it is paid electronically. Anyone experiencing any challenges with respect to membership then please do not hesitate to contact your team manager in absolute confidence
Lotto
Our club lotto funds day to day running costs and must be the one of most won lotto in the country. We need your support in these times with all other fund raising sources drying up. You can play online at www.cilles.com or subscribe for an annual ticket for €100. We need your support !
The jackpot is now €4,200
Coach Education Programme
THE 2021 coach education programme kicks off this month with GPO Conor Brennan leading a number of workshops for coaches. Our website now includes a coach’s corner with links to all events and courses from a range of sources. The Player Pathway for Boy’s is also available and any coaches requiring a copy should contact Conor
Check Out Our Weekly Club Notes
Our Club notes issue every Monday morning on www.cilles.com and all our social media channels. Links are sent to all coaches and out to the various team groups. If you don’t get yours then please contact your team manager and keep an eye out on all our social media platforms
We Want Your Memories
As we celebrate our 50th we want to hear your memories and see your old photos. We are currently trying to scan and archive as many old photos and memories as we can so that we have a permanent resource. No memory is too small, they are all so special so please send us your photos and your memories to pro.stcolmcilles.meath@gaa.ie We can’t wait to hear from you
Supreme All Stars
Congrats to our own Robbie O’Malley on being named an Irish Independent Supreme All-Star being the greatest right corner back of the All Star era. A more than deserved honour Robbie is a legend in the true meaning of the word. His exploits on the GAA field are well known but his contribution off it in leading Meath U21 and Meath Seniors to Leinster titles as a backroom member are as impressive but most impressive of all his unstinting charity work and making a difference in the lives of so many. Well done again Robbie from all at the Cilles