EXTRA TIME DESTINATION NEWRY RECEIVE AWARD FOR COVERAGE OF DOWN GAA GAMES

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1 EXTRA TIME DOWN GAA NEWSLETTER INSIDE THIS ISSUE THE ROLE OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER HAS YOUR CLUB APPLIED FOR THE AWARDS FOR ALL GRANT SCHEME DOWNS ALLIANZ LEAGUE FIXTURES FUNDRAISERS AT NFL GAMES THANKS FROM OUTGOING ULSTER GAA PRESIDENT DOWN GAA 2013 MEMBERSHIP - DETAILS PER CLUB DOWN GAA FÉILE PEIL NA NOG DOWN GAA FÉILE NA NGAEL CAN YOU NAME THE PLAYERS FROM 1968 HOSTING A TOURNAMENT CLUB MENTORING PRO- GRAMME 2013 COULD YOUR CLUB RAISE FUNDS FOR PIPS DOWN GAA GOLF CLASSIC 2013 DOWN GAA COACHING WORKSHOPS DOWN REFEREE TRAINING IS YOUR CLUB REGIS- TERED FOR INSURANCE CURRENT DOWN COACH TO APPEAR IN LAOCHRA GAEL SERIES GAA HEALTHY CLUB PROJECT WORKSHOP WITH YOUNG FARMERS NEW REFEREE 9 VERT-DRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS DOWN GAA CLUB DRAW WINNERS - FEB 2013 ULSTER CLUB DEVELOPMENT DAY DOWN GAA FIXTURES IN PAIRC ESLER 2013 SHOW RESPECT TO OUR GATE MEN NOTICE FOR PATRONS ATTENDING GAMES IN PAIRC ESLER Volume II Issue II DESTINATION NEWRY RECEIVE AWARD FOR COVERAGE OF DOWN GAA GAMES Destination Newry was delighted to win a Civic Award from Newry & Mourne District Council earlier this month. They were one of just eleven winners, with the awards going to organisations and local people who do extraordinary things. CROKE PARK AUDIT At the Down v Tyrone Allianz League Game in Newry we had a visit from Croke Park Finance Manager Kathy Slattery, to evaluate how we manage our turnstile operations on Match Day. The feedback was very positive and is a good testimony to the team of gate men under the direction of County Treasurer Brendan Fitzpatrick. There were some recommendations made which will have to be implemented at future fixtures, the first of these is that we must have a designated Turnstile for Under 16s only. This will be in operation on Sunday for the Down Cork game and we would ask patrons to co operate with stewards to ensure that only Under 16s pass through this stile, there will be an adjoining stile for Adults to allay fears of families being separated. In addition we will have designated helpers to ensure that our youngest followers pass through the stiles quickly and efficiently. We ask all of those who are over 16 to please use the Adult or Student/Seniors Turnstiles which will all be open on Sunday and at all fixtures. EXTRA TIME DOWN GAA NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2013 Patsy Russell and Seána Talbot, the faces and voices of Destination Newry s Down GAA coverage, were presented with the award for their gleaming humorous and enlightening commentary on local GAA games to an audience of local people who are unable to attend matches due to illness or disability. Matches can also be viewed by ex -pats across the world which makes this a very unique service. Indeed Seána & Patsy are recognized widely in GAA circles and across the world from New South Wales to New York and China to Canada and now have a following of thousands benefiting from this invaluable service. OfficialDownGAA Speaking at the awards, Patsy and Seána paid tribute to those behind the project and reinforced Destination Newry s ongoing commitment to high-quality news and sports coverage for those at home and abroad. LÁMHLEABHAR 2013 It is the intention of Down GAA to have a Lámhleabhar with the Clubs for the commencement of fixtures in 2013, we will be producing what will in a sense be a contact book, it will not include fixtures but instead will concentrate on Club Contacts, County Contacts and include an updated version of the County Bye Laws. Please ensure that your contact details for your Club or your sub committee have been submitted to: administrator1.down@gaa.ie CLUB VISITS 2013 The Club Visits by members of County Management for 2013 got underway on Sunday Night last when Seamus Ryan, Paul Blaney and Seamus Ennis attended a meeting of the St Paul's Club. This was a very useful exercise for all parties. Members of Coiste Banisti are available to visit your Club meet with your members, address issues and listen to your concerns. In March members will be attending a meeting of the Saul Club and the opportunity exists for all Clubs to avail of the opportunity to have a meeting with members of Coiste Banisti. To arrange your Club Visit just contact the Runaí and all arrangements will be put in place. OfficialDownGAA

2 Page 2 EXTRA TIME Communications is one of the most important activities in the Association. What is the role of the PRO? Main Duties: The main duties of the PRO are summarised as follows: Work as part of a team along with the other club officers, team mentors and the various sub committees in the club Promote the club to the local community and beyond using all available methods of communication Provide team lists, match results and all relevant information to the County PRO on time Keep records for historical purposes Make sure the Club id well presented What does working as part of a team involve? Effective communication in a club requires a team effort. Every officer and member has some part to play in communication, but the PRO is the key person when it comes to communicating to the general public. A PRO can only do his/her job as required if there is a good relationship with all other club officers, team mentors etc and if they provide information when required. Communications in the Club Communications in the club operates in two levels: Internal communication External communication Internal communication Involves communicating with: Club officers Executive Committee and Sub- Committee members Players Mentors Parents Active members (volunteers) Internal communication is the job of all officers, particularly the club secretary External Communication involves communicating with: Supporters The community in general Parents Sponsors Media County Board External communication is mainly the job of the Club PRO How does the PRO promote the club? The PRO promotes the club through a positive image. This is a key role because encouraging new volunteers, successful fundraising etc. depends on the club having a good image THE ROLE OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER in the locality. It is important that the club does not have to be winning all the time. A good club has good governance, is well organised and has good policies in place. Positive stories in the club can include: Anniversary of past successes Fundraising success Club development Club competitions Club player role on County teams Special visitors to club New initiatives introduced Methods of communication in the club Local Newspapers normally accept club notes for free of charge and all clubs should avail of this service. There are a number of points to remember when writing the newspaper report: Arrange with the editor of the local paper to have a weekly GAA/Camogie column published Use report to create a positive image Report on all activities making all parties feel important Make sure each section referred to is brief and to the point Include all club activities Do not use article to vent anger or frustration with any aspect of the club as this will cause embarrassment to the club, remember the purpose of the article is to portray the club in appositive image Submit photographs of a quality suitable for printing and submit it on time Bring camera to all games Match Reports must include: Team and subs Final score/half time score Goals, top scorers, exceptional displays Main action points Scores and scorers Consequence of result When writing juvenile reports praise the entire team and subs! Bulk Text Message SMS messaging is a quick method of communication, particularly for short and urgent messages. It is relatively inexpensive as most people have mobile phones Note: When communication with juveniles, club messages should be sent to parents / guardians mobiles only Club Newsletter/bulletin Another effective method of communication with members and supporters informing them of the progress within the club and a method of keeping people informed of all club activities. s and Websites Using is also quick and inexpensive way of communicating with club members. A website is an ideal way of keeping those outside the community informed. A well presented website will give a good positive image. It should be up to date and include photographs of past and present teams as well as a history of the club. It should include contact details and provide information of facilities available. An out of date website does not present a good image of the club. Local Radio Arrange to have local events included in sports programmes on a regular basis Other types of Publicity Posters Car stickers Church bulletins Social Networks County GAA Website Working with the County PRO A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COUNTY PRO IS ESSENTIAL The club PRO must ensure that all club notes and any other required information is with the County PRO on time including team list for match programmes in order to reduce the burden of work on the County PRO. Keeping Records The PRO plays an important part in keeping records. Retain all press cuttings, published articles and photographs on file as the history of the club will be compiled from them. Photos, past and present, should always be displayed on the club notice board. This gives people a sense of belonging and being part of a great GAA community. Club Presentation The PRO is responsible for ensuring that the Club is well presented to the general public. It is important that the club is always neat and tidy and clean and toilet facilities are presentable. A PRO is not expected to physically to do all this but they should ensure that the work is carried out. For games the pitch should be lined, the grass cut, scoreboard available if possible. Players should be properly kitted out as players turning up in different colour of socks or skirts presents a bad image of the Club. What Qualities should a PRO have? Reliable Good communication skills Approachable Good team player Pride in doing the job Knowledge of the rules of Association Good background knowledge of the club

3 Volume I1 Issue I1 January 2013 Page 3 HAS YOUR CLUB APPLIED FOR THE AWARDS FOR ALL GRANT SCHEME Awards for All is a small grants programme delivered and funded by the Big Lottery Fund in Northern Ireland. The main aim of the programme is to bring real improvements to communities and to the lives of people most in need by funding projects which involve people in their communities, bringing them together to enjoy a wide range of charitable, community, educational, environmental and health-related activities. The money is to make a difference by helping: people to participate in their communities to bring about positive change people to develop their skills and widen their experiences people to work toward better and safer communities improve people s physical and mental health and well being. The awards is to improve people s lives and will strengthen community activity. The awards is to organisations run projects which: ** Bring people together and increase community activity by helping communities to meet their needs through voluntary action, self-help projects, local facilities or events. Communities can be people in a local area or people who share a common interest or need. ** Involve more people in a wide range of community activities by supporting new activities and those which are open and accessible to everyone who wants to take part. ** Increase skill and activity by supporting activities which help to develop people and organisations, encourage talent and raise standards. ** Improve quality of life by supporting local projects that improve people s opportunities, welfare, health or environment, especially those most disadvantaged in society. ** Are well organised and planned. Well thought-out activities meet community needs better and have the most impact. For more information and an application form visit: index.html DOWNS ALLIANZ LEAGUE FIXTURES (Sun) Allianz Football League Roinn 1 Round 3 Pairc Esler, Newry 14:00 An Dún v Corcaigh (Sat) Allianz Football League Roinn 1 Round 4 Pairc Esler, Newry 19:00 An Dún v Maigh Eo (Sun) Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2B Round 2 Ruislip 14:00 Londain v An Dún (Sat) Allianz Football League Roinn 1 Round 5 Austin Stack Park, Tralee 19:00 Ciarraí v An Dún (Sat) Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2B Round 3 Pairc Esler, Newry 14:00 An Dún v Ros Comáin (Sat) Round 6 Allianz Football League Páirc an Chrócaigh Roinn 1 19:00 Áth Cliath v An Dún (Sun) Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2B Round 4 Athletic Grounds 14:00 Ard Mhacha v An Dún (Sat) Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2B Round 5 Pairc Esler, Newry 15:00 An Dún v Maigh Eo FUNDRAISERS AT NFL GAMES Permission has been given to the Orla Rogers Friends of Africa to collect at the Down v Cork game at Pairc Esler. The Down v Mayo will see a collection for the Abbey CBS Zambian Immersion Project. The collection at the Kildare game on 7th April will be in aid of Clare Lodge Newcastle. THANKS FROM OUTGOING ULSTER GAA PRESIDENT I want to thank you for your kindness and support to me during my three year term as Uachtarán Chomhairle Uladh which concludes on Saturday (16th Feb 2013). I have thoroughly enjoyed my term and thank you and your county boards and clubs for their great work on behalf of our association. The heart of the GAA is very strong in our province and you contribute significantly to this strong state of affairs. On behalf of Frances and myself, thanks for your kindness and warmth and continued success to you in your work for GAA into the future. Best wishes always and keep firm and true to our gaelic and volunteer ethos with a strong 9 county Ulster loyalty. Le gach dea ghuí, Aogán Aogán Ó Fearghail Uachtarán Chomhairle Uladh (Sun) Allianz Football League Roinn 1 Round 7 Pairc Esler, Newry 15:00 An Dún v Cill Dara

4 Page 4 DOWN GAA 2013 MEMBERSHIP - DETAILS PER CLUB Down/An Dún County Board Membership Report - as of 1.00pm on Thursday the 28th February EXTRA TIME The following clubs have no members registered for the 2013 session: Annaclone Ardglass Atticall Ballela Ballykinlar Bright Darragh Cross Glenn Killyleagh Mitchels Saval Shamrocks St Michael's Portaferry Teconnaught The following amalgamations (which existed in 2012) have no members registered for the 2013 session: Baileghlas Cil Dharach Cill Breachtain Clann na Derg Drumclone Drumcross Iveagh Lower Mourne Mourne Hurling O'Rahillys St Brigids St Colmans St Joseph's St Marys St Patricks The following clubs have members registered : Full Honorary Social Youth Adult Juvenile Minor U21 Aghaderg-Ballyvarley An Ríocht Aughlisnafin Ballycran Ballygalget Ballyholland Ballymartin Bredagh Bryansford Burren Carryduff Castlewellan Clann na Banna Clonduff Dromara Drumgath 4 Dundrum Glasdrumman Kilclief 16 5 Kilcoo Liatroim Longstone Loughinisland Mayobridge RGU Downpatrick Rostrevor 5 Saul St Colman's Drumaness St John Bosco 2 St John's 2 St Paul's Tullylish Warrenpoint REMEMBER The Penalty for playing a non-registered player shall be: On a proven Objection - Award of Game to the Opposing Team. On an Inquiry by Committee-in-Charge - Forfeiture of Game without Award of Game to the Opposing Team, or Fine, depending on the circumstances. CURRENTLY WE HAVE TEAMS PLAYING IN ULSTER HURLING AND ULSTER FOOTBALL LEAGUES DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR PLAYERS REISTERED? THE ALL COUNTY PRL START THIS WEEKEND DO ALL CLUBS HAVE ENOUGH PLAYERS REGISTRED TO FULLFILL THEIR FIXTURE?

5 Volume I1 Issue I1 January 2013 DOWN GAA FÉILE PEIL NA NOG DOWN Down GAA Football Feile will be held on Easter Monday (1st April 2013) at three venues in Newry - St Colman s (Section A), Abbey CBS (Section B) and Pairc Esler (Section C), with the semi-finals and finals of all the sections taking place in Pairc Esler. Once again the competition is open to all U14 Teams, so if your team is interested in taking part please contact the Competition Coordinators: Youth Board Chairperson: Diarmuid Cahill ( / itofficer.down@gaa.ie), Youth Board Secretary: Seana Talbot ( / seanapremier@hotmail.co.uk) and/or County Secretary: Sean Og McAteer ( / secretary.down@gaa.ie) HOSTING A TOURNAMENT All Clubs should note that they need to apply to host tournaments. If it involves just teams from Down you need to apply to the County Secretary using the Down GAA Tournament Application form which can be downloaded from the Down GAA Website. Also note their is a fee of 20. DOWN GAA FÉILE NA NGAEL Down GAA Feile Na ngael will be held on Friday 10th and Saturday the 11th May 2013 in Warrenpoint. For more details please contact: Michael Keenan feile.hurling.down@gaa.ie We will also carry more details in the March Edition of Extra Time. Page 5 If it involves clubs outside Down and within Ulster You need to apply to Ulster with 20 fee included. If it involves any teams beyond Ulster You apply to Croke Park and ingain make sure you include the fee. The 20 fee cover s Players Injury Scheme. DOWN CAN YOU NAME THE PLAYERS? Can you name all the players in the above photo from 1968? Forward your answers to: secretary.down@gaa.ie

6 Page 6 EXTRA TIME The Mentoring Programme was launched in St John s GAC Drumnaquoile on Thursday 21st February 2013 and will be running on a weekly basis throughout March and April. This programme will see full time GAA staff working on a hands on basis with club volunteers in an attempt to enhance and develop the coaching structures within the juvenile sectors of all our clubs across all codes. Clubs participating in this scheme will gain hugely from working with in close quarters with some of the provinces leading coaching personnel. Club mentors and coaches will be up skilled in a wide range of areas. Down GAA want to congratulate the following Clubs who have registered to partake in this exciting new innovative!! Ballyholland Harps Burren Clonduff (Half) Bosco Mitchels Shamrocks Rostrevor Saval Warrenpoint Glasdrumman Annaclone Aughlisnafin Bryansford Castlewellan Clonduff (Half) Dromara Dundrum Liatroim Generate support for Suicide Prevention within your community by participating in this year s Belfast City Marathon? Would you be interested in putting forward a team from your club to participate and raise vital funds for PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland. PIPS currently receive no form of government funding and therefore rely heavily on donations in order to provide free counselling services, drug and alcohol counselling, complimentary therapies, debt and benefit advice, acupuncture and also a unique care team service which will see those in suicidal crisis immediately and provide support for their family. Unfortunately suicide is far too common in DOWN GAA CLUB MENTORING PROGRAMME 2013 Longstone St John s St Michael s Ardglass Ballygalget Bredagh Darragh Cross Downpatrick RGU Drumaness Kilclief Killyleagh Loughinisland Saul St Paul s Teconnaught Portaferry Ballycran The programme will be a mix of Theory and practical elements covering all areas of Coaching and Games Development and the Long Term Player Development Pathway. The Structure: 3 regional Venues running every Tuesday Night for 6 weeks, starting on 26th February Abbey CBS Newry St John s GAC Drumnaquoile St Patrick s GS Downpatrick Review Sessions at 1 / 3 / 6 months Workshop Titles: Week 1: Sowing the Seeds... Theory Developing School Club Links and recruitment of Volunteers Practical LTPD Stage 1: Active Start (3-5 years) COULD YOUR CLUB RAISE FUNDS FOR PIPS our society and has a devastating impact on family members, friends and the wider community who are left asking why? We all know someone who has died by suicide or been directly affected by the death of a loved one. A recent report published by the Institute of Public Health shows that 2010 saw the highest number of recorded suicides in Northern Ireland. In total 313 deaths were registered as suicides, 240 males and 73 females. This figure is staggering and alarmingly high. PIPS believe that prevention through education is a key way to help reduce suicide rates and bring the statistics down. We also provide training which you may be interested in availing of for your club Week 2: Tricks of the Trade Theory Ways to effectively manage numbers, discipline and session structure Practical LTPD Stage 2: FUNdamentals (6-8 years) Week 3: Repetition, Repetition, Repetition Theory Innovative Methods of Coaching the Core Skills. Practical LTPD Stage 3: Learn to Train (9-11 years) Week 4: Vision, Precision and Decision Theory Enhancing Game Sense & Developing Thinking Players Practical LTPD Stage 4: Train to Train (12-14 years) Week 5: The Next Level Theory An introduction to S&C, Nutrition and Hydration Practical LTPD Stage 5: Train to Compete (15-16 years) Week 6: Managing The Load Theory Dealing with Burnout and Time management of Youth Players Practical LTPD Stage 6: Train to Win (17-18 years) This promises to be a hugely beneficial programme for all those clubs registered. For those clubs NOT registered to attend we would encourage you to register early for the 2014 programme. members, there is funding available that can be accessed in order to carry out this training. As you are a gateway to young people throughout the community this would be a vital opportunity for you to spot the signs of someone who is in distress and signpost these people to the appropriate organisation for support. Should you require any further information on our training or your club members would like to support suicide within your community by taking part in this year s marathon please do not hesitate to contact PIPS on

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8 Page 8 EXTRA TIME "Developing Systems of Play" (Free of charge) Wed 6th March 2013: 7.30pm - 9pm Venue: TBC Tutor(s): John Morrison / Terence McWilliams (Ulster GAA) This indoor theory session will look at strategies and systems of play that will get the best from the players at your disposal. Coaches who have their own magnetic tactic boards are asked to bring them. NATIONAL GAA COACH EDUCATION COURSES: GAA Child Protection Course ( 10 Per Person) Drumaness GAC Wednesday 13th Feb pm - 10pm DOWN GAA COACHING WORKSHOPS: GAA Child Protection Course ( 10 Per Person) Mayobridge GAC Wednesday 13th Feb pm - 10pm Foundation Level Football Award ( 20 Per Person) Drumaness GAC Saturday 16th Feb am pm *This course is open to beginner coaches of all age groups. Attendees are reminded that they MUST also complete a GAA Child Protection Workshop to fully complete their Foundation Coaching Award. Level 1 Youth / Adult Football Award ( 50 per person) Pairc Esler Newry Friday 15th Feb: 7.00pm-10.00pm Saturday 16th Feb: 9.15am pm IS YOUR CLUB REGISTERED FOR INSURANCE Below is a report as of Monday the 25th Feb 2013, showing teams in Down who have completed registration for the Player Injury Scheme whether subscriptions have been paid or not. Those with subscriptions outstanding will not have claims processed by Willis until payment is received. Club Date Registered Amount Paid Outstanding Abbey CBS :49: Annaclone :52: Atticall :51: Ballycran :43: Ballygalget :08: Ballyholland :59: Ballymartin :17: Bredagh :02: Castlewellan :28: Clonduff :09: Darragh Cross :08: Downpatrick :05: Dromara :00: Drumgath :51: Dundrum :11: Glenn :58: Kilcoo :45: Killyleagh :11: Liatroim :14: Longstone :00: Loughinisland :54: Mayobridge :25: Portaferry :58: Rostrevor :43: Saul :12: Saval :36: St Paul's :27: Teconnaught :58: Tullylish :58: Warrenpoint :56: Sunday 17th Feb: 9.30am pm *This course is open to all coaches who have completed their Foundation Coaching Award and GAA Child Protection Workshop. Candidates on this course will be required to attend ALL three sessions in full. To successfully complete this course, candidates will also be required to submit a completed log book after the course has finished. Coaches or mentors wishing to attend any of these courses MUST REGISTER AND PAY in advance. Registration will close 48hrs before the course start date. For further information or to register for these courses, please contact Conor O'Toole immediately: developmentmanager.down@gaa.ie DOWN REFEREE TRAINING Foundation Coarse for New Referees: 06/03/13 Burrendale Newcastle 7.30pm In Service Seminar: 28/02/13 Burrendale Newcastle 7.30pm Rules and Fitness Tests: 23/02/13 Abbey Grammer Newry 10.00am 02/03/13 Red High Downpatrick 10.00am More info please contact Sean Rooney: ccdelegate.down@gaa.ie CURRENT DOWN COACH TO APPEAR IN LAOCHRA GAEL SERIES ON TG4 This is the eleventh series, which started way back in 2001 with an hour long feature on the mercurial Ger Loughnane. There are ten players featured in the 2013 series, including current Down GAA Hurling Coach Paul Flynn. Paul Flynn of Waterford lets us know where he developed his unique dip in frees, which led of course to his memorable goal against Cork in 2004, as well as the shattering disappointments of 2007 and 2008 in Croke Park. As well as the players featured in each programme, there are contributions from team mates and opponents. Laochra Gael is produced by An Rinn based company, Nemeton TV Productions. Laochra Gael on TG4 - Every Thursday at 8.00pm starting 14th February Programme 7: Paul Flynn Thursday 28 March 8:00pm, Repeated Sunday 31 March 5:55pm

9 Volume I1 Issue I1 January 2013 WORKSHOP WITH YOUNG FARMERS Ulster GAA are involved in a series of workshops with the Young Farmers of Ulster. Clubs are invited to attend one workshop, specifically focussed at year olds. The workshops aim to engage with young people on how they view their community. It tackles some of the issues around stereotypes of groups such as the GAA. Feedback from previous workshops found that it was positive that young GAA members came away with a better sense of where the GAA club has came from, its ethos and so on. This is a unique opportunity for young people, and something which will add greatly to CVs. Also it is valuable experience for the Learning For Life and Work module which all schoolgoers must complete in Keystage 3 and 4. The response from clubs has been very positive so far but there is still some availability for the workshops below. WORKSHOP 1 Tuesday 26th February CAFRE Campus, Greenmount 7pm 9pm WORKSHOP 2 Tuesday 5th March CAFRE Campus, Greenmount 7pm 9pm Any clubs sending 10 or more participants to the workshop will be given a 150 O'Neills sports voucher. The voucher can be redeemed against CE certified gumshields from O'Neills sports stores. Incidentally if there are less than 10 members from your Club wishing to attend a workshop they are more than welcome; they should register with maura.kelly.ulster@gaa.ie. Unfortunately, we cannot offer a voucher for groups of less than 10. VERT-DRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS Verti draining grants Complete club headed paper requesting verti-draining grant. club headed paper and appropriate receipt associated with vert-draining project to developmentofficer.down@gaa.ie before Friday 22nd March County Development Officer will forward application to Ulster Council for consideration and cc club secretary into for accountability and monitoring purposes. If verti-draining grant application is approved, grant will be issued later in the year subject to availability of funding from Ulster Council and Croke Park. Ulster Council Grants Grant application forms for grants from Ulster Council can be downloaded from the ulster.gaa.ie website under the Resources heading. Grants can only be claimed for work which has been completed within the last 2 years. Exceptional circumstances must apply for application for grants outside this timeframe. DOWN GAA CLUB DRAW WINNERS - FEBRUARY 2013 The February Clubs Draw results are as follows, the Draw took place at the County Scor Finals last night in St Malachy's High School. PRIZE WINNERS 2000 BURREN BU 360 Micky McMahon 2 Riverside Terrace Mayobridge 1000 KILCLIEF KF 197 David Sterling c/o Kilclief Gac 1000 CLANN NA BANNA CB 061 Donald Knox c/o G Bradley 11 Springfields Banbridge 1000 CLANN NA BANNA CB 092 Carol Ann Dugan 6 Berkley Court Banbridge MONTHLY CLUB 200 WINNERS KILLYLEAGH KH 034 Mary Walsh 20 Plantation Street killyleagh BALLYKINLAR BR 008 Sharon McCashin 7 Ballygallum Road Ballykinlar AGHADERG/BALLYVARLEY AB 033 Andrew Lavery c/o 21 Lisnavaragh Road Loughbrickland ST JOHNS SJ 051 John Gervin 9 Drumhill Court Drumnaquoile CONGRATULATIONS TO A LL THE WINNERS Page 9 GAA HEALTHY CLUB PROJECT The GAA are currently rolling out Phase 1 of the GAA Healthy Club Project and are now welcoming clubs to send in expressions of interest to be considered. 16 clubs - 4 from each province - will be selected and we are hoping for a good spread of clubs - e.g. urban and rural, small, large etc. For more information contact Gary via asap.officer.down@gaa.ie or visit the website: NEW REFEREE The following new referees attended the referees training on Wednesday night past: Terence Masterson (Ballycran), Caolin Doherty (Ballykinlar), Caolin Mc Ateer (Warrenpoint), Niall O Conor (Warrenpoint), Francis Rogan (Kilcoo), Marc Rogan (Kilcoo), Steven Parsons (Drumgath), Micheal Cunningham (Drumgath), Darren O Hare (Burren), Fergal Maguire (Bryansford), Kelin Doyle (Aghaderg), Ronan Mc Alinden (An Riocht), John O Rourke (An Riocht), Anthony Doran (St Johns), Micheal Mc Shane (Dundrum) All development work completed must be accompanied by a receipt. Voluntary work can be estimated by a building contractor on contractor s letter headed paper. Copy of Club s most recent Audited Accounts or Club Treasurer s Report certified by County Officers is required. Copy of current trustees All development grant applications must be posted to Maureen O 9A Altnadue Road, Castlewellan,Co Down BT31 9AW before the 1st March 2013 with all the requested documentation.

10 County Management Committee 2013 Contact Information PRESIDENT: P Mc Flynn CHAIRMAN: Seamus Walsh chairperson.down@gaa.ie VICE CHAIRMAN: William Smith vicechairperson.down@gaa.ie SECRETARY: Sean Og McAteer secretary.down@gaa.ie ASSISTANT SECRETARY: Paul Blaney assistantsecretary.down@gaa.ie TREASURER: Brendan Fitzpatrick treasurer.down@gaa.ie ASSISTANT TREASURER: Seamus Ryan assistanttreasurer.down@gaa.ie COUNTY PRO: Paul Rooney pro.down@gaa.ie CENTRAL COUNCIL REP: Sean Rooney centralcouncildelegate.down@gaa.ie ULSTER COUNCIL REP: Diarmuid Cahill ulstercouncildelegate1.down@gaa.ie ULSTER COUNCIL REP: John Devaney Ulstercouncildelegate2.down@gaa.ie DEVELOPMENT OFFICER: Maureen O Higgins developmentofficer.down@gaa.ie COACHING OFFICER: Seamus Ennis coachingofficer.down@gaa.ie IRISH & CULTURE OFFICER: Paula Magee irishculturalofficer.down@gaa.ie SOUTH DOWN CHAIRMAN: Michael Mc Ardle chairman.southdown. down@gaa.ie EAST DOWN CHAIRMAN: Sean McCashin chairman.eastdown.down@gaa.ie HURLING CHAIRMAN: Gerard Mc Shane chairman.hurling.down@gaa.ie Down GAA - Working Together ULSTER CLUB DEVELOPMENT DAY Down Club Officer Development Course Saturday 2nd March 2013: 10am - 1pm St Malachy's School, Castlewellan All clubs are requested to make a big effort to attend the Ulster Club Development day on Saturday 2nd March in St Malachy's High School. The County Planning and Physical Development committee this year will concentrate on the club plan, club maith and sourcing funding. The County Integration committee are also encouraging the one club approach so clubs will have an opportunity to raise any concerns they have with this model. To register aileen.cummins.ulster@gaa.ie or phone 028 (048) DOWN GAA FIXTURES IN PAIRC ESLER rd March 2.00pm Allianz Football League Down v Cork 9th March 7.00 pm Allianz Football League Down v Mayo 16th March 2.00pm Allianz Hurling League Down v Roscommon 30th March 2.00pm Allianz Hurling League Down v Mayo 7th April 3.00pm Allianz Football League Down v Kildare SHOW RESPECT TO OUR GATE MEN Could Patrons who are attending the National League Football and Hurling matches show respect to our Gate men These men work hard on a voluntarily basis The Clár is outlined below. 10am-10:20am Registration 10.20am-10.25am Opening County Officer 10:25am-11:05am Importance of planning in your club (Club Maith, Club Plans and One Club) 11:10am 12:25pm WORKSHOPS: - Alcohol and Substance Abuse (ASAP) - Communications & Marketing - Securing Funding (Rates Relief & CASC) - Culture and Heritage in your club - Child Protection 12:30pm 1pm Ulster & Your County the next 5 years NOTICE FOR PATRONS ATTENDING GAMES IN PAIRC ESLER Patrons attending games in Pairc Esler are asked to co operate with Stewards in relation to Parking Regulations. There will be no parking permitted on the hard shoulder of the dual carriageway. We ask everyone to respect the Residents of the area--- Would you park across your own Down GAA 2013 Edited and Produced by Diarmuid Cahill Sean Og McAteer