Na Fianna Nuacht. Senior Hurlers Look To Continue Good Form

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1 Senior Hurlers Look To Continue Good Form Best of luck to our Senior hurlers in action against Lucan Sarsfields this Sunday morning at 10.30am in 12th Lock. They will be hoping to continue the good form that saw them pick up two points against Crumlin in the first round 2 weeks ago. Injury concerns AJ Murphy and Matthew Oliver will be hoping to be fit for this week s game after missing out against Crumlin. Padraig Buggy and Feargal Breathnach will be looking to continue with their good form from two weeks ago and will be much needed against tough opposition in Lucan Sarsfields who are also in the same group stage of the Senior A championship as our Senior hurlers. Expect this to be a close game as Na Fianna battle to get two more points and Lucan look to pick up their first win of the league. Good Home Win For Our Senior Footballers Na Fianna 0 22 Cuala 0 11 Our Senior footballers first home league game was played last Sunday in lovely dry Spring conditions in Mobhi Road. Despite Cuala registering the first score of the game, Na Fianna gained control of the game early on, with Conor McHugh proving too hot to handle for the Cuala defence, scoring six points from play in the first half. He would go on to score ten points in all during the game and also drew numerous scorable frees which were converted by Jack Caffrey who notched up five points from dead ball. While Cuala s Conor Mullally was doing his best to orchestrate his side s play, Na Fianna were getting the upper-hand in most of the individual match ups and went into half time leading 0-13 to 0-5. The second half was a repetition of the first half, with Na Fianna maintaining their grip on the game and while the play was a little more evenly balanced, the result was never really in question. 18ú Márta

2 Weekend Fixtures Senior and Inter hurlers in action at on Sunday, Seniors are away against Lucan Sarsfields while Inters host Ballyboden St Endas in Mobhi Road. Junior A hurlers play Craobh Chiarain in Mobhi Road at and later at 3pm, our Junior B hurlers play Civil Service in Mobhi Road. At 11am, our Minor Camogie team are away to Plunketts and all three Minor Football teams are also away. A s play Clontarf, B s against Parnells and C s play St Sylvesters. Best of luck to all teams, support welcome. Full fixture list on website. Na Fianna s Dubs Good luck to Joey Boland, Shane Barrett and Dublin s Senior hurlers in Sunday s NHL Round 5 clash with Kilkenny in Nowlan Park. Dublin s under-21 and Minor footballers will form a Dublin v Laois double-header in Parnell Park tomorrow (Saturday 19 th March). Best of luck to Dessie Farrell s U21 footballers who face Laois at 2pm in the EirGrid Leinster U21FC semi-final. Dessie s starting fifteen includes Na Fianna s Aaron Byrne, Killian Deeley and Glenn O Reilly. Good luck also to Dublin s Minors, including Na Fianna s James Doran and David Lacey, who play Laois at 4pm in the Leinster MFL final. Best of luck to Elaine O Meara, Eve O Brien and Dublin s Seniors against Clare in Parnell Park on Sunday at 2pm. Good luck also to the Premier Juniors including Na Fianna s Grainne Ryan, Grainne Free and Caoimhe in Sunday s National League Div. 3 meeting against Cavan. Best of luck to Aedin Lynch and U-16 ladies footballers against Kildare in O Toole Park at 3pm on Saturday and to Elyse Jamieson-Murphy and Dublin s U-14 ladies footballers in Championship against Kildare on Saturday at 1.30pm also in O Toole Park. Members Subscriptions Due Members subscriptions for the coming year are due and payable since the AGM (1 st October). Details of subscription rates and methods of payment are on the Club website Subscriptions can be paid on Saturdays in the Club or at the office during opening hours (9.30am to 1pm Mon Fri). 18ú Márta

3 Bookings for both week s Easter Camps have been very strong. If interested book today, see Club website for details. Please note that children must be at least 5 years old to take part. Na Fianna 5K Fun Run The organisers of the Na Fianna #5kFunRun are calling on you to take part in an early rising this Good Friday. The run starts at 10am when the newly elected Mayor of Na Fianna Aisling Deignan will open the event. This is a fun run so why not make it a family affair with juveniles (under 18s) only 10 to take part. The #5FunRun has got everybody talking and many age groups are planning on running together - is yours? The U16 footballers/hurlers have already been out training by doing the route. 18 of the group (and 3 mentors) tested the course posting times ranging between 24min 50sec to 27min 8sec, see photo on next page. They look forward to doing better at the real event next week. If you are taking part why not let us know by or posting on the Na Fianna Facebook page. 18ú Márta

4 Reasons for taking part in the #5K Fun Run There will be drinks and cakes for all and an Easter treat for the kids As with all Na Fianna events this is where you can meet your club members and others from our local community. The #5kFunRun is a chip timed event so you can compare it to other 5k runs you do Use it as a marker by getting a time this year and see can you beat it next year after your training (be the fastest player or mentor in your age group) For those who feel they can challenge for first place there are medals for 1st male and female finishers and they will get their names on a trophy that will be on display in the club cabinet How to register for the #5kFunRun To avoid disappointment we recommend you register before the event. There are 3 ways to register: 1. Online through the link found on 2. Bring your entry fee to one of the #5kFunRun registration times - during the nursery on Sat morning or in the club this Mon or Tues pm 3. Entry forms can be downloaded from and when completed can be dropped to Na Fianna with your entry fee. And don't worry if you aren't around to do the #5kFunRun - there are other ways to be part of this great event Why not sponsor someone you know who is doing the run! Can you provide some sandwiches or cakes for those who take part? Let us know by ing funrun@clgnafianna.ie The organizers are also looking for help with course marshals so if you can why not get involved and let us know you can help by ing funrun@clgnafianna.ie 18ú Márta

5 O Dea s Honoured at Gradaim an Uachtaráin At a special banquet in Croke Park last Friday night and televised live on TG4, Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Aogán Ó Fearghail presented awards acknowledging the outstanding commitment and long service across the club, and county network from people whose highly valued contribution may not be recognised on the national stage. Among the recipients were Na Fianna s O Dea family who were presented with the Annual Dermot Earley Family Award. This award was made in recognition of their huge contribution to Na Fianna GAA over the last 20 years. Anne has been on the Club Executive Committee, GPO Steering committee and also has served as Club Registrar. At County Level she is currently Cathaoirleach of Dublin Go Games Fixtures while also serving on the County Bord na nóg Committee. Her husband John has coached many juvenile teams from nursery level upwards. John and Anne s three sons are also extremely active in the GAA. Mark, Paul and Eoin have all played both hurling and football for the club as well as representing Dublin at various levels and codes. 18ú Márta

6 Speaking at the event, Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Aogán Ó Fearghail said: I m delighted to present these awards this evening to incredible members of the GAA, members whose tireless dedication and commitment help make the GAA what it is, the length and breadth of the country and indeed around the world. A club family as wide and diverse as ours would not be possible without the enthusiasm of so many people who take great pride and satisfaction in being involved in what is a movement of like-minded people. He continued Tonight s recipients serve as an example to the legions of volunteer members who power the GAA. These people follow in the footsteps of those who did this before them and who influence the generation that will come after them. I laud each and every one of them. Anne speaking on behalf of the O Dea family said that it was a great honour for the family to receive the award. She said We re just a small part of a great club, full of volunteers. Heartiest congratulations to the O Deas. Comóradh 1916 Ba mhaith linn cloisteál ó éinne sa club atá gaolta le héinne a throid ins an Eirí Amach,is feidir dul I dteangmháil le Cliona Uí Dhálaigh ag cliona.uidhalaigh@hotmail.com le aon eolas. We are looking to hear from people in the Club who had relatives involved in the 1916 Rising. Please contact Cliona Uí Dhálaigh ag cliona.uidhalaigh@hotmail.com with any information. Club Shops Open Tomorrow Club Shop opens again tomorrow Saturday. Located inside front door of clubhouse, the shop will open from 9-1pm. Club hurley shop, located between both all-weather pitches also open tomorrow. 18ú Márta

7 Nursery News The Na Fianna Nursery sponsored by Sherry Fitzgerald runs again tomorrow morning from 9.30 to 11am with Coffee cabin also open. Car owners are asked to refrain from parking on the grass verge on the Scoil Chaitríona avenue and in any yellow boxes. Please note that there will be NO Nursery on Easter Saturday 26 th March. Club Lotto This week s Na Fianna Club Lotto winning numbers were; No winner of this week s jackpot of 13,000 but congrats to both Match 3 winners winning 65 each. Congrats also to our five Lucky Pick winners who won 15 each, See Club website for application forms and direct debit mandates. Next week s Club Lotto Jackpot will be 13,250, definitely worth having a go. Dubs Debut For Aideen Aideen Lynch is pictured making her debut for the Dublin U-16 team against Longford in the Leinster Championship on 7 th March. She had a superb game playing left half back and no doubt this will be her first of many performances in the Blue. 18ú Márta

8 Lá Glas This year's Lá Glas last Saturday was a great success there was a lot of greenery about the Nursery. There was face painting agus craic go leor comh maith le cúpla focal timpeall na háite ag cruthú spioraid iontach. Draíocht At Na Fianna Draíocht Players will make their annual Na Fianna visit on Thursday 31 st March when they will present the Playboy of the Western World in the hall beneath Our Lady of Dolours Church. Tickets for this Club fundraiser are 12 and are available from Ann Ryan or through the Club office. La Fhéile Pádraig There was a great crowd in the club yesterday evening for some Ceol to finish off a great Lá le Padraig. An evening of ceol, amhránaíocht den scoth a bhí ann. Many thanks to the regular Thursday night musicians who made sure it was a great evening with a few special guests also. 18ú Márta

9 Scór na bpáistí Scór na bpáistí took place last Sunday, hosted by Peregrines CLG. We had great success with Laura Ní Bhraonáin winning the solo singing competition (see photo on left). Mí ádh to our Grúpa Ceol Uirlse le Cal Mac Lochlainn, Grace Ní Chathasaigh, Síomha Ni Dhonnchadha, Laura Ní Bhraonáin agus Padraig Archbold, (pictured below) who were brilliant on the day also. The future looks bright with the talent on show, well done to all involved. Go raibh maith agaibh Gráinne McDonnell agus Darina Ní Chathasaigh as ucht an obair a cur sibh isteach ag ullmhú don lá. 18ú Márta

10 Garda Mentor Vetting In Na Fianna The National Vetting Act is due to come into law in April This will mean that anyone working with children (U18) or those in the club with regular contact with children will be breaking the law if they have not received clearance. The act also states that every organisation must set its own time frame to re-vet. The GAA has set every 5 years. A useful document published by the GAA giving guidelines relating to this new legislation is downloadable here. This document was updated by the GAA in June 2015, and is subject to change. Who within the GAA needs to be Garda Vetted in accordance with the Act? Coaches: In the context of the GAA those members, i.e. coaches, trainers, mentors, parents and others who provide services to children and vulnerable adults, on behalf of the Association, and who are in direct contact with children or vulnerable persons in the GAA shall be vetted. It should be noted that it will be illegal for an individual to put themselves forward to work with children or vulnerable adults before successfully completing the Garda Vetting Bureau process. Committee members: As a policy of best practice, it is strongly recommended that Officers of Committees that oversee underage and juvenile activities at Club and County level should also be vetted. Referees: Referees of underage games must also be vetted. Are there any exemptions from vetting for occasional or temporary roles? While the preference of the GAA is to vet all persons who work in a role of responsibility with children and underage players there is a recognition that occasionally a guest coach may be invited to work in a supervised role with children. At the discretion of the local Club or unit it shall be permissible for a person acting in an occasional or temporary role, who has not previously been vetted by the GAA, to fulfil this role as per the following conditions: The person must be known to the local Club or unit A non-vetted individual may only carry out a temporary role for a maximum of three occasions per year All such persons must be over 18 yrs of age They must, in advance of commencing their role, complete and submit a vetting application form (e.g. AccessNI/ Garda Vetting) They must sign a copy of the Code of Behaviour (Underage) 18ú Márta

11 They must at all times be under the supervision of a vetted volunteer/staff person The GAA, Ladies Gaelic Football and the Camogie Association recognise each other s vetting procedure. This means that a person vetted by the GAA will not have to be revetted by Ladies Gaelic Football, by Camogie or by Handball or Rounders. For ease of administration Na Fianna utilise the GAA Garda Vetting service for all mentors. All forms (available on club website) should be completed and returned to the Club marked for the attention of Gerry Corcoran, Garda Vetting Coordinator. Gerry can be contacted at corcorangm@gmail.com or See Club website for links to forms and additional information. and finally Congrats to Colm, Shirley, Eve and Larry Burtchael on birth of baby girl, Martha. Fógra Tabachtach The objective of is to communicate as much club activity as possible however it is important to note that all items for inclusion in either Club Notes or are reported to pro.nafianna.dublin@gaa.ie or texted to by Sunday evening. With a membership of 2700 and approx 100 teams now competing it is difficult to ensure all club activity is reported upon Do not assume that your team s activity is already known to or that someone else has reported it. When errors or omissions occur it is the policy of to correct these in subsequent issues when they are reported to pro.nafianna.dublin@gaa.ie 18ú Márta