Newsletter 2025/01/14

2025 Club Membership

Membership can be paid using the ClubZap app on your smartphone or by using this link to use a browser. We recommend installing the ClubZap app as club communications will be moving there in the future.

This article contains screenshots of the payment process and links to ClubZap’s support documentation to help make the process as easy as possible.

Lotto Results for 11/01/2025

NEXT WEEK LOTTO JACKPOT WILL BE €9,400

The next draw will take place in Rafterys Rest Kilcolgan on the 18th of January 2025.

Thank you again for your continued support of Ballinderreen Hurling and Camogie Club. By supporting our club lotto, you are helping raise much-needed funds for the club – your generosity is always most welcome and greatly appreciated.

The lotto can now be played using ClubZap via the link below

https://ballinderreengaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/product

 

Other News

Michael (Mikey Joe) Nolan

It is with great sadness to us in Ballinderreen to hear of the passing of Michael (Mikey Joe) Nolan, Gortaboy, Kinvara, and formerly of Roveagh and Manchester.

Mikey hurled with Ballinderreen in the 50s and 60s before emigrating to Manchester. Pictured below in white at the back, Mikey was a proud member of the Ballinderreen hurling team during his youth.

He passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2025. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Condolences can be left on RIP.ie.

Brian Bermingham

It is with deep sadness that we in Ballinderreen have learned of the passing of Brian Bermingham, Gortard, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway, and Porterhouse Oranmore.

Brian was a valued supporter of our club in many ways over the past few years.

He passed away suddenly on January 10th, 2025. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Condolences can be left on RIP.ie.

Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses

Oranmore Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a single vehicle crash that took place in Clarinbridge on Thursday, 9th of January, to come forward. The collision took place on the L4102 shortly after 9:15am. They're also urging motorists with dash-cam or video footage from the area at the time of the incident to contact them.

Anyone with information is requested to contact Oranmore Garda Station on 091 388030 or the Garda Confidential Line.

Victory Social

The club social will take place on the 15th of February 2025 in the Clayton Hotel.

There will be a medal presentation for the county title winning minor hurling and camogie teams.

There will also be a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the 2000 intermediate championship winning team as well as acknowledging Mick Gill’s All-Ireland hurling wins in 1924.

Further details will be announced later.

Social Dancing Night Cancelled

We regret to inform you that the social dancing scheduled for this Sunday is now cancelled.

Stay tuned for exciting announcements about The South Galway Bay Music Festival act lineup, coming soon!

Thank you for your understanding.

New Class Schedule in the Community Centre

More details can be found on the Ballinderreen Community Centre Facebook page.

Galway Allianz League Fixtures

The hurling and football league fixtures have been announced. Details about buying tickets can be found at this link.

Club Referee Incentive Programme

As we look to the future of hurling in our county and beyond, we’re concerned about the growing shortage of qualified and available referees. This threatens the sustainability of our sport, and we feel the county board has not done enough to address it in terms of training and recruitment.

To tackle this challenge, we propose introducing an incentive programme within our club to encourage the recruitment of new referees.

Here’s the proposal for all club members, specifically for those starting to referee from 2025 onwards:

- Free Membership: Active referees (and their spouse/children, if applicable) will receive free membership as long as they remain active and officiate in championship games. Referees can start by officiating in juvenile championships and progress to adult matches.

- Free Lotto Subscription: One free annual lotto subscription.

- All-Ireland Final Ticket: A free ticket to the All-Ireland final if Galway qualifies, plus the option to purchase a second ticket.

- Umpires' Ticket: The option for your nominated umpires to purchase one ticket to the All-Ireland final if Galway qualifies.

- Referee Bonus 1: A €500 bonus after you referee your first Senior Hurling Championship match in Galway.

- Referee Bonus 2: A €1,000 bonus after refereeing a Senior Intercounty match (League or Championship).

This programme is designed to support and incentivize new referees while rewarding those committed to officiating at a high level. We believe this will secure the future of refereeing and strengthen our club and county's commitment to the sport.

We encourage all club members to consider this opportunity to help grow the next generation of referees.

Dancing Like a Star Stateside

Galway GAA is offering clubs the opportunity to join the thrilling “Dancing Like a Star – Stateside” event on Saturday, April 5th at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City! A maximum of 20 couples drawn from Galway, New York, Chicago, Boston, and San Francisco will compete on the night for a prize fund of €25,000 in front of a live audience the night before Galway play New York in the Connacht Football Championship.

Participants will embark on a life-changing experience, learning to dance, making lifelong memories, and raise funds for their local GAA club and Galway GAA. They will be judged by a panel of former Galway playing legends, entertainment and dance experts and hosted by the incomparable Ollie Turner.

✨ What’s In It for Clubs?

This event is a unique opportunity to raise funds for your club with zero costs or outlay.

Clubs who put forward participants will engage in a profit share with Galway GAA.

A risk free option to be your club fundraiser for 2025.

All costs and promotional activity will be covered by Galway GAA including flights and 4 nights accommodation in New York City for your two selected dancers.

A shot at a winning prize fund of €25,000 for your club.

✨ What’s In It for Participants?

Be trained locally by professional choreographers from the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars.

Perform on an iconic stage in front of a crowd of 2,000 people in one of New York’s premier theatres.

Flights & accommodation paid for 4 nights in New York.

Participant Engagement: Each couple will have direct interaction with choreographers to prepare for their performance and engage in fundraising activities.

Social Media Campaigns: Setup and support to promote their fundraising pages and ticket sales across social platforms.

Sponsorship Outreach: Each couple will be provided with a tailored sponsorship package to present to businesses.

Dedicated Fundraising Support: Each couple will be assigned a fundraising coordinator to guide them throughout the process.

✨ What are the next steps?

We have only two slots remaining for Galway based contestants so please contact one of the following people for further information and to register your clubs interest:

Paul Bellew: 087 1224273 chairperson.galway@gaa.ie

Tom Greaney: 087 625 7090 chairperson.corofin.galway@gaa.ie

Sean O’Connor: 086 295 6756 operations.galway@gaa.ie

The below link and attached information can be shared with your club members to register their interest: https://shorturl.at/FiPpF

Galway GAA Coaching Seminar on 25th January 2025

Galway GAA Coaching and Games are running a coaching seminar on 25th January in the Clayton Hotel.

Guest Speakers on the day include:

Liam Sheedy - All Ireland Winning Manager with Tipperary.

Topic: 'Planning for the Season Ahead'.

Peter Canavan - 2 x All Ireland Winner with Tyrone.

Topic: 'Importance of Half Time Team Talk'.

Molly Dunne - Head of Sport in ATU Galway & Former Camogie star and coach.

Topic: 'Becoming a Better Coach'.

Bookings can be made HERE.

NTA Routes 350 & 333 Amendment

The National Transport Authority (NTA) is looking to improve Route 350, which stops in Ballinderreen, by increasing the frequency of the route to every 90-120 minutes and adding new evening services.

Submissions can be made on the NTA website and the closing date is 6th of February 2025 at 4pm.

Community Employment Scheme Vacancies

The following vacancies are open for the Community Employment Scheme.

Vacancy	Position	Jobs Ireland Ref:
Kinvara Hurling Club	Caretaker	CES 2363737
St. Thomas' Hurling Club	Caretaker	CES 2363740
Ardrahan Hurling Club	Caretaker	CES 2363741
Ballinderreen Hurling Club	Caretaker	CES 2363742
Beagh Hurling Club	Caretaker	CES 2363744

Applicants must be unemployed for over 12 months and on a social welfare payment or signing for credits in order to be eligible to apply.

Contact INTREO Office @ CEGalway@welfare.ie quoting the Jobs Ireland reference number of the vacancy.

Any further questions about vacancies please contact Margaret on 091 - 631522