Monday, July 4, 2011

GAA NOTES

GOLF CLASSIC: With just a few days to go to this years Gerry Ryan memorial golf classic on Friday July 8th at the Waterford Golf club, all players are reminded to confirm their Tee off times by contacting Andy Ryan on 086-3938993, and Andy will put you in the picture. Teams of three costs £120 euro which includes a meal after the round of golf. Enterainment on the night will be by Pat Cooney and friends, also on the night, the presentations and prizes will be handed out to the winners, along with a raffle with some super prizes on offer. There will be free transport to and from the Golf course. So all in all a great day is assured. Lets hope the weather will be kind to us on the day.

PEADERS SUMMER CAMP: Peaders summer camp will take place from July 18th to 22nd July. This year the summer camp celebrates it 20th anniversary. Peaders summer camp is a wonderful opportunity for children between the ages of 5 & 15 to meet new friends, while at the same time learn the skills of our national game. The day will start at 10am and will finish at 2pm. The fee is £25 euro for Ferrybank members and £30 for non-members. The application form can be downloaded at ferrybankgaa.com/downloads/peaders%20applications%20form%202010, or printed copies can be obtained from Shane Ahearne- Silverwood, Gemma O' Neill-Farmlea, Garry Ryan-Rockenham, Peggy Ahearne- Rockenham, Brenda O' Neill - Abbey Park. Please note all applications must be returned by Saturday 9th July. A big thanks goes to our main sponser and local man Ray Breen of Kel-Tech Engineering. All people and businesses who wish to sponser this great event, in any way will be accepted with open arms. A fundraising night will take place in Flynns bar on Friday July 15th, with Tickets costing £3 euro each, so please come along and support this night out. If you are interested in becoming a helper/coach please contact Shelia Doyle/ Rosemary Heffernan, or e-mail your details to summercamp@ferrybankgaa.com. All helpers/coaches must be 16 or over and available to attend the pre-camp induction. Also a Facebook page has been set up for Peaders summer camp so please "add" us to get the latest news, photos, and updates on the camp.

CUL CAMP: This years Cul Camp will take place in the Ferrybank Gaa grounds from Monday July 11th to Friday July 15th. VHI Cul Camps provide boys & Girls, between the ages of 6& 13, with an action packed and fun filled week of activity during the holidays. The cost of the Cul Camp is £55 euro per child, £45 euro for the 2nd child, and £35 euro for the 3rd & 4th child. Included in the price is a Vhi Cul Camp kit. Camp runs each day from 10am to 2:30pm. For applications forms please contact Rosemary Heffernan on 087-7982990 or any of the club coaches.