Coiste na nÓg AGM Secretary Report

I would like to welcome everyone here tonight to our AGM.

The club had a good year in terms of competition at Coiste na nÓg and also moving the club forward off the field. The reason for this success is due largely to our club people who put great effort into coaching and managing our teams, fundraising and general club functions.

The following is an update on the teams during the season:

U6/8

Paul Shanahan and his mentors Donal O’Driscoll, Tom Cronin, Siobhan O Donoghue and Tom Yank Mc Elligott have done some great work here, we will reap the benefits in years to come.

U10

Our U10 had great success this year in blitz’s in Ballyduff and Caherslee.and Limerick.

Thanks to Neil Heaton, Donal O Driscoll, Paul Shanahan, Jerome O Sullivan, Kenneth Nolan and Tommy O’Sullivan for their time.

U11/12

The highlight of the year was a trip to Croke Park where our U12s took part in the U12 Hurling Activity Day in Croke Park in April. Anyone that has been on one of these trips knows the enjoyment the players and parents get out of this day. Thanks to Dermot Ryan for mentoring these lads

U13

Our U13 players captured The North Kerry Hurling Board Title for the 3rd year in row with a 0-09 To 0-08 victory over a gallant Abbeydorney. Thanks to mentors J.P Hickey, Dermot Ryan and Paul Shanahan.

U14

Our U14 team played some great hurling getting to the county Feile B  Final this year. They also reached the North Kerry Hurling Board U14 B Championship Final. Thanks to mentors J.P Hickey, Dermot Ryan and Paul Shanahan.

Amy O Sullivan who was part of this team a few years ago had a great year picking up All Ireland titles.

U15

Our U15 hurlers won the North Kerry Hurling B Championship. Thanks to mentors JP Mc Elligott, Francis Keane, Sean Weir and Paul Culhane.

Eoin Relihan also picked up the North Kerry Man of the Match Award

U16

What a year it has been for our u16 team. They reached 3 finals this year. History was made on Sunday 13th August when Crotta captured the County U16 Championship Div 1 title for the first time ever in the club. Later in the year they also won the North Kerry A championship. Thanks to mentors JP Mc Elligott, Francis Keane, Sean Weir and Paul Culhane.

Darragh Murnane also picked up the North Kerry Man of the Match Award

Thanks you’s

Mentors

Thanks to all the mentors for giving up their time to the club and as you know too well we are thin on the ground and without you our club wouldn’t be where it is today.

Special mention:

• Thank you to Paul Shanahan for the many age groups he has been involved with this year.  Paul will be taking a break from mentoring.
• Thank you to JP Hickey who is stepping away from the U14 team. He has been with this team from the beginning and his dedication is commendable.
• Thanks to JP Mc Elligott and his mentors who are moving on from Coiste na nÓg

Sponsor

Thanks to Kilflynn Kitchens and Sliding Wardrobes for sponsoring Coiste na nÓg

Committee Mentors

Thanks to Sony for his continued support and help throughout the year. He is always battling for Crotta behind the scenes at delegate meetings and the like.

Thanks to Paul Shanahan for enormous dedication throughout the year. His commitment to the club is second to none

Thanks to Paddy, the man with the hardest job in the club, for always been available to Coiste na nÓg

and his dedication and effort.

Our Treasurers and Finance team

This is the first year that both Coiste na nÓg and the Senior club have joining up on the treasury side and some in Coiste na nÓg were a bit worried.

A huge amount of voluntary time and work has been put in by Paud, John, Catherine, Ann Marie, Ann, Alan, Paddy. Coiste na nÓg wanted for nothing this year.

Cake Sale

Thanks to all that helped on both the Vintage and Fairy day with our traditional Coiste na nÓg cake fundraiser. It was a huge success. Also thanks to both the Vintage and Fairy committee for giving us permission.

Field Development team

Thanks to Tom and his team, we have our field back for the coming season. The significance of this cannot be overstated for the identity it represents for our young players starting out

Our Neighbours

Thanks to Abbeydorney and St Senans for their facilities this year.

Prims

Thanks to Prims catering after finals.

PRO

Thanks to Mike for promoting all the Coiste na nÓg games, events, result etc. As a club we have put in an effort this year to ensure all our members are aware of all games and results.

Looking towards the 2018 season

With our Awards night just passed and the number of medals handed out along with our “Come Try Hurling” program  and the availability of our field next year, I look forward to seeing the club having  a  successful hurling year in 2018

Noel Mc Grath Coiste na nÓg Secretary