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THOMAS DAVIS GFC AGM 2012
The 2012 Thomas Davis GFC AGM took place last Sunday 19 November in our clubrooms. Outgoing Chairperson Anthony Havern welcomed everyone and thanked the outgoing Committee & Trustees for the great work that had been done throughout the year both on and off the field of play.
Development Officer Gerry O’Reilly gave his report on the new development at Doran’s Hill in which he acknowledged the help of DSD, Newry & Mourne Council and Contractor Gibson Bros in bringing the site to readiness for Phase 1 completion in September 2013 with phases 2 & 3 also at an advanced stage.
Club Treasurer Frank Harvey gave a detailed analysis of the club accounts informing of the main expenses. Frank thanked everybody for the massive effort shown across our membership at fundraising to keep the club afloat especially in such a difficult financial climate.
Outgoing Secretary David O’ Brien gave his report for the year, highlighting the many up’s and downs throughout the year and thanking the many people who have volunteered their time to coach and manage all off our teams. Adrian McCourt was thanked for building up a good working relationship with St.Malachy’s Primary School. The U8’S & U10’s under David O’Brien & Phyliss McQuillan participated in numerous blitzes organised by the Armagh Minor Board. The U12’s with Adrian McCourt & David Lenaghan, under the Go Games rules competed in all their fixtures. The U14’s under Frank Harvey & Adrian McCourt won the All County Division 3 League in a playoff final against An Port Mór and the Shield final against Phelim Bradys at Lissummon. The U16’s under Anthony Havern & Tony Loye had a great season winning the All County Division 3 league title in a playoff final against
Middletown. Our Minors under Karl Kimmins & Padraig Smith has a good season and was noted this was the first time we fielded at this level in 3 years.
The Senior team under manager Kelly O’Rourke, coach Paul woods and the entire panel were thanked for their efforts throughout the year which culminated in the Division 3 shield final appearance against Derrynoose. Away from the playing field, Gerry O’Reilly & Declan McGreevy were thanked for all their efforts in pushing forward with the new development at Doran’s Hill and the realisation of the new fullsize playing facilities for the first time in the clubs existence.
Barcroft community worker, Euan Morgan then independently chaired the election of the new 2013 committee: Chairperson Anthony Havern
Vice-Chair Gerry O'Reilly
Secretary David O'Brien
Treasurer Frank Harvey
Finance Officer Tony Loye
PRO Mary McCourt
Website Administrator Teddy Fearon
Registrar Ryan McWilliams
Development officer Gerry O'Reilly
Asst Development officer Declan McGreevy Schools Liaison Officer Adrian McCourt
Players Representative Karl Kimmins
Coaching & Development Officer Gerald O'Reilly County Board Delagate Liam Mullen
MINOR & SENIOR PLAYER PRESENTATIONS 2012
The Thomas Davis GFC Minor & Senior presentations were held last Saturday 24 November in the clubrooms.
A great night of entertainment with a Night of the Races which started proceedings with Adrian McCourt doing the in-house commentating on the race meeting.
The Minor Player presentation was then made by Minor Team Manager Karl Kimmins to Player of the year Phelim Finnegan and the Senior Player presentation was made by Senior Team Manager Kelly O’Rourke to Player of the year Cathal Trainor.
Congratulations to both lads who had great seasons in their respective grades. Coaching & Development Officer, Gerald O’Reilly thanked all the players and coaches for their hard work and commitment throughout the year.
Special thanks must be mentioned to the organisers & barstaff for a great nights entertainment, Mary McCourt, Teddy Fearon, Tony Loye, Gerald O’Reilly, Ronan O’Reilly & Adrian McCourt. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir
UPCOMING PRESENTATION
U-8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 underage presentation will take place this Saturday at 2pm at the Football Club. Everyone welcome to attend.
CORRINSHEGO MERCHANDISE
Please check out our full range of merchandise now available. All can be purchased online. If items are required for Christmas then orders would need to be placed asap. Thanking You.
