O DONOVAN ROSSA, BELFAST: The club is calling on all Gaels to support the annual St Stephen’s Day walk on Divis Mountain. Now in its 12th year, the annual charity fundraiser has raised in excess of £30,000 for a variety of charities and causes that have affected our members.
This year is no different as we hope to mark another anniversary and raise funds for Sands NI. Sands NI is part of Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity. Sands operates throughout the UK, supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby.
They provide direct peer support to bereaved parents; they work with local healthcare professionals to promote their access to Sands’ materials and training and they raise awareness about stillbirth and neo-natal death to help break the silence about this charity.
On the day, we’ll be asking for a small donation so that Sands NI can continue to fund the great work they do for all affected by baby loss. The event to date has been a great success with the support of many Belfast Gaels and those further afield.
Why not make it a family occasion and bring the kids along? There will be hot drinks and refreshments available on the day. The route is approximately 5km long, but some have been known to round that down significantly.
Either way, your presence and support will be greatly appreciated. On the day, we will meet at the car park at 10.45am and head off at 11am sharp.
KEVIN BARRY’S, DERRYLAUGHAN: The community concert ‘Christmas at the Shore’ will take place on Sunday in the Washingbay Centre. Children’s practice is on Saturday from 11am-12pm, tin whistle and fiddle from 12pm-12.30pm.
The concert will include a children’s choir, adult choir, storytelling, instrumental music, DKB Scór participants and a special guest appearance. Admission is by donation, with proceeds to Sperrinview and DKB Youth.
ST JOHN’S, BELFAST: The annual St Stephen’s Day charity walk will take place in Falls Park, starting at 11am. All proceeds go to the neonatal unit of the Royal Victoria Hospital. Afterwards, refreshments served in the club for all walkers, with a disco in the function room from 5pm-8pm. The big Christmas draw will take place at 5.30pm, with a trip to New York for two and $500 the main prize.
ST PATRICK’S, CARRICKCRUPPEN: For the final act in the 75th anniversary celebrations, the club will be holding its annual ‘King of the Mountain’ race and colour run on Sunday, December 29, starting at 12pm.
ERIN’S OWN, CARGIN: The annual 5k turkey chase takes place on St Stephen’s Day. Registration at the club at 9.45am with the race starting at 10.30am. Chipped race with official time. Free goody bag with limited edition bandana for the first 100 runners registered. Cash prize if you catch the turkey. £10 for runners, voluntary donation for walkers.
THOMAS DAVIS: The following were elected to the 2020 committee.
Chairman: David O’Brien; Vice-chairman: Adrian McCourt; Secretary: Maigorzata Bogokia; Asst secretary: David O’Brien; Treasurer: Frank Harvey; Coaching officer: Connor Brennan; Development officer: Gerry O’Reilly; Irish language officer: Anthony Havern; PRO: Janine McKeown; Registrar: David O’Brien; Ladies’ football: Tony Miller; Health and wellbeing: Karl Kimmins; Schools’ liaison officer: Adrian McCourt.
ST PATRICK’S, LOUP: The Kilkennys will be playing in the Lanyon Hall on Saturday, December 28. Tickets are going fast but are still available from all committee members, and at Loup Vivo, Ryans’ Shop and Sheehy’s of Cookstown.
ARMAGH HARPS: The support for the ‘Buy a Tile’ scheme to prepare Abbey Park for the next generation has been incredible. The closing date to buy a tile and be part of the club’s history and future is December 31. Tiles available from all committee members and the social club.
BALLYMARTIN: The club will be having a 'Big Pack Back' in ASDA, Kilkeel tomorrow. All help appreciated.
