CREMARTIN CLUB NOTES
Thursday 26/01/12

Paddy McVicar
On Monday last our Club and the entire County were shocked and saddened with the untimely death of one of our renowned Cremartin stalwarts Paddy McVicar.  Paddy’s death sent shockwaves throughout the Club and indeed the County as the sudden and tragic news emerged.  It was with heartfelt sorrow and sadness that our Club and Community said farewell to one of the Cremartin greats last Thursday in St Michael’s Church Annyalla.

Paddy was a true Cremartin legend in his own right and his passing evoked great sadness throughout the entire community and he will be deeply missed not just by our club but anyone who had the pleasure to know him.  His death came as great shock to his loving wife Eileen, his two sons Liam and Ryan, his mother Mamie and the entire McVicar Family.

Paddy was a true gentleman both on and off the field.  His personality captivated everyone he met and football always at the forefront of the conversation.  Paddy was a renowned GAA Player for his beloved Club Cremartin Shamrocks and indeed his County.  Paddy also played hurling with the Castleblayney Hurling team.  He was a devoted and passionate clubman in all aspects of Club life.  His love for the Cremartin Club was a true inspiration and his passion still lived on in his two sons Liam and Ryan.  Indeed his brothers Ken, Cathal and Ciaran also wore the Cremartin Jersey with pride and his brother Ciaran is presently joint manager of the Cremartin Senior Team.

Paddy’s long list of honours includes 2 Junior Championships and an Intermediate Championship; Dr Ward league medals and Hackett Cups league medals plus an array of honours in reserves and underage competitions.
Paddy won an Ulster medal for Monaghan in the U21 championship in 1981.  This was an extremely proud occasion for him and he often reminisced about the game.

Within the club Paddy managed one of our juveniles teams and was always willing to give that extra helping hand.  Other sporting achievement includes his prowess at Golf as he was a keen member of the Castleblayney Golf Club.  Tennis, squash and snooker were also sports he excelled at.  Indeed any activity including a ball Paddy was never found waiting.
He will be truly missed within our  Club and will never be forgotten.  Ar Dheis De Go Raibh A Anam.

Shalotto
There was no winner of the Shalotto held in the Social Club on Sunday 22nd January.  Numbers Drawn were: 2-4-6-19.  Lucky Dip Winners: Briege McGarrell Cashel; Bridie Lavelle; Lauren McNally Billeady; Francis and Christopher Farrell Lackagh and Sean McNally Annagh.  The Jackpot stands at €7,000 and this weekend’s draw will take place in Atkinson’s Shamrock Bar on Sunday evening next.  You may join the Annual Shalotto Scheme by contacting any member of the Club Committee.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL Shalotto tickets must be handed in by 9.30 p.m. every Sunday evening to ensure that they go into the draw.
Lotto Rota: This Sunday – Ann Brennan, Declan Flanagan and Anne Marie Boyd.
                                           
Awards Night/Dinner Dance
Cremartin GFC’s “Club of the Year” Awards Night/Dinner Dance will take place on Saturday 4th February next in the Glencarn Hotel.  Meal at 8.00 p.m. sharp and music on the night.  Presentations to the Double Winning Team, to the Minor Championship Winning Team, 2 x Hall of Fames and Players of the Year. Please note that due to busy schedule the meal will start on time.
Our esteemed Guests on the night will be Co. Monaghan Chairman Paul Curran and we are honoured and very privileged to have in attendance GAA Ard Stiuritheoir Mr Padraig Duffy.  This promise to be another historical night for the club and tickets are selling fast so be sure to get yours soon.  Tickets €25.00 and are on sale now in the Club and can also be purchased from any Committee Member.

Juvenile Meeting
Juvenile Meeting will take place tonight 26th January at 8.30 p.m.

Membership
In compliance with direction from Croke Park Cremartin Shamrocks GFC requests membership fees are paid by 31st of March 2012. We are kindly requesting that all new and existing club members acknowledge this deadline. It is imperative that all football players update their membership before the beginning of the season. Fees are Adults – €30, Juveniles – €15, Students – €15 and for a family (family = two adults and any children under 18) – €60.
Following a motion passed at the Convention 2012 – Please note that no tickets will be ordered for non members for any games this year so it of the upmost importance that membership is paid in time.

Under 21 Shamrock Tournament
The U-21 Shamrock Tournament commences this Saturday(January 28) when Monaghan host Antrim at Clones for a 2.30 p.m. throw-in and Tyrone welcome Meath to Omagh for a 2.00 p.m. throw-in.  Good luck to Patrick and Jonathan McGuigan who are on the panel.

DVDs of the Junior League Final and the Junior Championship Final are now available for purchase.  Contact Gerry Carragher on 087 2921926 for more details.
The Minor League Division 3 Championship Final DVD is also now available for purchase.  Contact Mickey McGuigan on 086 8169275 for more details.

Annyalla N.S. presents “April Fools Mock Wedding”.  More info to follow in due course.

Gym Equipment
The Club is looking for anyone who has spare gym equipment to donate or sell.  Contact Club Chairperson Brendan McNally on 0876886282 for more details.

NEW WEBSITE
Cremartin GFC now have their very own website.  Logon to www.cremartinshamrocksgaa.ie for fixtures, results, news and pictures.

Club Gear
Orders are now being taken for our new Cremartin Coat.  Some sizes in stock at present.  Anyone interested in any Club Gear please contact Anne Branigan on 086 3169102.

Astro Turf Pitch
Anyone wishing to book the Astro Pitch can do so by contacting Gerry Carragher on 087 2921926.  Also available for parties.

Please Note:-
Anyone wishing to keep updated with fixtures, results or club events can do so by emailing secretary.cremartin.monaghan@gaa.ie.

Notes for Publication
Please be aware that Club Notes have to be submitted by 9.00 p.m. on Monday evening. Please contact 086 3362049.