Busy Times But Its Great To Be Back
These are busy times but nobody is complaining. The games are coming thick and fast over the last month and set to continue. With the weather being kind to us there is no stopping the action. You can keep up to date with action via our social media channels (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) and the Meath GAA websites. There is literally a game a night these days so make sure to get your fix in
The Cilles Pod
Staying in touch with our members is key to us and to help this we have launched our new Podcast – the Cilles Pod. The Pod goes live every Monday morning and reviews the week gone by and the week ahead. Hosted by the wonderful Sean Perry of RTE and SKY Sports, it’s a great laugh and an easy way to stay in touch
The Early Years
As everyone knows, the St Colmcilles club celebrates 50 years in 2021. However Gaelic Games have been played in East Meath for 100’s of years before this. Our very own, Denis Collins has captured the deep and rich history in his wonderful publication – the Early Years, which is available to all. Priced at a very reasonable €10, this is a must read publication. In a very easy to read to format it captures match reports from early games, profiles the stars of yesteryear and digs up more than a nugget or two. DO NOT MISS OUT on this wonderful piece of history. Available for sale every Sunday morning at the SHANE BLCK CUL CILLES Academy
Championship Draws Are In
The Men’s championship draws are in and we will face the 2020 Intermediate Champions, BalliNabrackey in Round 1. Na Fianna and Curraha make up the rest of the group. Our Premier teams are in action this coming week with the Premier 2 team at home to Ratoath on Friday, the Premier 5 team at home to Rathkenny on Sunday and the Premier 8 team away to Navan Mahony’s on Sunday. Good luck to all our teams
Win A Garden Room Fundraiser
As you know, the club needs one major fundraiser each year to help running costs. This year we have partnered with one of Ireland’s leading suppliers – Garden Rooms to offer you a chance to win a Garden Room. With flexible living here to stay this is your chance to win a space for your home. Do you fancy a bar, a gym, an adult cave, a flat for the grandparents – the list of possibilities is endless. Tickets can be got at www.winagardenroom.ie and are also for sale on Sunday mornings at the Shane Black Cul Cilles Academy. Do not miss out on your chance to win this wonderful prize
John Mccloskey U13 Tournament
The inaugural U13 tournament took place in June featuring our u13/2008 boys. A recommendation from the Club’s Football Development Committee, this was the first of many tournaments that we will see in 2021 and 2022. Honouring Leinster Minor Champion and All Ireland Finalist, John McCloskey, the tournament was a superb success and it was great to have John on hand to present the trophy and prizes. Our thanks to team sponsor, Shane Black Property Advisers and Walsh Gibbons, Auditors and Accountants who supplied the food and refreshments . The sun also shone on a memorable day for everyone
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 €5,900
Defibrillator Training
Well done and a huge thanks to our friends in the East Meath Cardiac team for providing us with refresher training for the Defibrillator last month We are indebted to them for their support and the excellent work that they do
Shane Black Cul Cilles Academy
The famed Shane Black Cúl Cilles Academy is back every Sunday (bar Bank Holidays). From aged 4 to aged 9 great fun is guaranteed. We look forward to welcoming everyone back or to the academy for the first time and hope that this is the beginning of a long involvement in the blue of St Colmcilles
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
Hurling Goes From Stregnth To Strength
Well done to our hurling teams who are performing so well in the leagues. The Saints are an amalgamation with St Patricks and we are so proud of their performacnes this season. The Hurlign academy takes place every Monday night and its your chance to hone those hurling skills
New Astro Goal Mouths
Well done to all who worked so hard to install the new Astro goalmouths in Seafield. A terrific effort by Myles, the 2 Pats and Jackser that will prove a great amenity over the next few years
School Sports Days
We were delighted to host so many of our local schools sports days and outings over the last month. All our schools have free access to all our grounds and we are honoured to host them. They are a credit to their schools, teachers and families