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Merry Christmas

Simonstown Gaels would like to wish all our members, coaches, volunteers and sponsors a very Happy Christmas 

Chairman's Update 20th December

**Hello all, ** ** ** **I want to take the opportunity to introduce myself and update you on some recent club matters.    Firstly, I am honoured to have been elected as Chairman for the year ahead at last Thursday’s (12 December) well attended AGM. Having been involved in coaching and managing a number of teams over the last number of years I am happy to take on this new challenging role.  I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to Dan Keane, who lead the club as Chairman over the last two years and is offering me invaluable assistance as I settle into the role.  I would also like to thank those who have decided to serve on the Executive and all who served on the Executive or in any way in the club recently.    My priorities as Chairman are clear for the year.  They are that ‘Football is First’, in other words that all our efforts are geared towards competitive football; that we ‘Stabilise and Grow’ our finances, so we can continue our club infrastructure development and finally that we ‘enhance the Community aspect’ within our club, developing a better sense of togetherness and club. I have made and will continue to make initial decisions in full coordination with the Executive to set those priorities on track. ** **  Since last Thursday’s AGM, I have met with various volunteers within the club obtaining insights into the current state of play, the challenges we face but more importantly the opportunities that will present themselves. I met adult managers to assist in planning next year’s football and in particular the ‘Pre Season Competitions which will come around shortly. On Tuesday (17th December) the new Executive met for the first time and we held a productive meeting setting out priorities and making initial decisions for the year ahead.   For instance, Seamus Kenny and Alan Sweeney were appointed by the Executive as the Chairs of the newly established ‘Football Committee’ and the ‘Finance Committee’ respectively.  Two other committees (‘Infrastructure/Development’ and ‘Community’) were also established with Chairs tbc at the next Executive.  I also met with Derek Melia regarding the 'Gaels on the Rails' initiative and they will start to be installed over the next few days. Many thanks to Derek and all involved in this and other fundraising initiatives.  As the new year begins we will provide more information on the outcomes of our meetings and decisions made.   I ask you all to consider how you can participate in, improve and volunteer for the club in  2025.  If you have any suggestions or queries please contact me or any member of the Committees.  Johnny Mills**

R.I.P Mary (Née Gilbride )Shields

R.I.P Mary (Née Gilbride )Shields  Sincere condolences to Catherine and all the Shields family on the sad passing of Catherine’s mother Mary.  May she rest in peace . Ar Dheis De Go Raibh A Anam  https://rip.ie/death-notice/mary-shields-meath-navan-577799(https://rip.ie/death-notice/mary-shields-meath-navan-577799)

Anniversary Mass for Sean Farrelly

It's hard to believe that it's nearly a year since we lost our dear Friend and Coach Sean in such tragic circumstances. Sean's Anniversary Mass will take place this coming Sunday 15th December at 1.00pm in St. Marys Church. The Club are thinking of Karen and the Family at this time and extend an invite to Club Members and the Simonstown community to attend.

Club AGM - Thursday 12th 8pm

Folks  Our Club AGM is on Thursday 12th at 8pm. Only members paid before 31st March are entitled to vote at the AGM. It is the responsibility of the member to ensure they are pad up before the 31st March.  If you are unsure please get check. Hope to see you all there.  Mags

Simonstown Ladies Prediction Fundraiser

Please select one team/athlete per competition. Points will be allocated at the end of each competition - those who have chosen the winner will be allocated points. A leaderboard will be posted on the club social media page at the end of each competition.  In the event of a tie, a tie-breaker competition will be ran in early November. Please make sure to pay 10 euro admission fee to validate your entry [https://simonstowngfc.clubzap.com/products/23151/purchases/new ](https://simonstowngfc.clubzap.com/products/23151/purchases/new) Remember to fill out a form for each entry https://forms.gle/dkQZ412ZXgTSFNBQ9(https://forms.gle/dkQZ412ZXgTSFNBQ9)

Club AGM - Nominations and Motions

A Chara Reminder all Nominations and Motions have got to be in by 5pm Wednesday 27th November.  Nominations and motions will not be accepted after 5pm. All nominations have got to be signed by to full paid members. All persons nominated must be notified of the nomination. If a person is not aware of the nomination their name can not go forward at AGM.  Motions are changes to the constitution only. Nominations and motions can be scanned and emailed to secretary.simonstown.meath@gaa.ie left into the office in the club (if leaving in the club please have them in early Wednesday) or posted to Mags Hain, 151 Silverlawn, Navan, C15E8E2. You can also drop them into my letter box if you so wish. There will be someone home all day. Only Paid up members paid before the 31st March are eligible vote at the AGM. The onus is on each individual to prove their payment status. 

Ladies AGM 27th Nov 2024 8pm

Ladies AGM is on Wednesday 27th of November 2024 at 8pm. It's open to all LGFA members and we encourage you to attend. Your voice matters.

Annual Club Mass

Our Annual Club Mass to remember our deceased Friends and Family takes place in the club on Friday 22nd November at 8pm.  Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the lives off all those that we have lost during the year, and miss every day. 

New U15 men’s training jerseys sponsored by James Fox .

The Simonstown U15 Boys were delighted to receive new Training Jerseys from longstanding supporters & sponsors of Simonstown Gaels Jimmy & Audrey Fox of James Fox’s. The Club would sincerely like to thank Jimmy & Audrey for their continued support at both adult & juvenile level. Pictured are Jimmy & Audrey presenting the new jerseys to some of the U15 players. 

U15 Boys

Date: 24/09/2023 11:00

Competition: Division 1 Championship

Venue: Simonstown

Simonstown Gaels 3 - 10

TBC 3 - 11

Senior Ladies

Date: 16/09/2023 18:00

Competition: Masita Senior Ladies Championship around 3

Venue: Skryne

Skryne 2 - 14

Senior Ladies 3 - 6

Minor (U17) Boys

Date: 16/09/2023 14:00

Competition: Division 2 Championship

Venue: Simonstown

Simonstown Gaels 1 - 5

TBC 7 - 25

U15 Boys

Date: 13/09/2023 19:00

Competition: Division 1 Championship

Venue: Simonstown

Simonstown Gaels 9 - 7

TBC 4 - 4

Minor (U17) Boys

Date: 11/09/2023 19:30

Competition: Division 2 Minor Men Championship

Venue: Stamullen

St. Patricks 7 - 25

Minor (U17) Boys 1 - 5

Senior Men

Date: 09/09/2023 17:15

Competition: Fairyhouse Steel Championship Quarter Final

Venue: Pairc Tailteann

Simonstown Gaels 1 - 5

TBC 2 - 12

Mens adult Premier Team

Date: 05/09/2023 19:30

Competition: PFC Round 4

Venue: Simonstown

Simonstown Gaels 1 - 4

TBC 1 - 14

Senior Ladies

Date: 02/09/2023 18:45

Competition: Masita Ladies Senior Championship Round 2

Venue: Simonstown

Simonstown Gaels 0 - 8

TBC 1 - 13

U13 Boys

Date: 01/09/2023 18:45

Competition: U13 Roinn A

Venue: Simonstown

Simonstown Gaels 5 - 12

TBC 4 - 10

Senior Men

Date: 26/08/2023 18:30

Competition: Round 3, Fairyhouse Steel Championship Group B

Venue: Pairc Tailteann

Simonstown Gaels 2 - 13

TBC 2 - 13