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Thank you for booking O’Dwyers GAA Cul Camp, below is important information about the running of the camp.

Please take the necessary time to review, understand and download the app to ensure the smooth operation of the camp

Time & Durations

• Date: Starts Monday 12th July 2021
• Camp registration: 9.45am on Monday
• Duration: Camp 10.00 am – 2.00pm each day

 What to Bring

Please ensure your child brings

• A lunch
• Plenty of water or drinks (especially on warm days)
• Rain gear
• Sun cream (must be applied at home, no camp volunteer can apply it)
• Hurl & Helmet (if they have one)

Note: Any child who needs to have medication with them at camp parents must notify Club Administrators or Anthony (GPO). Medication will be looked after in the Clubhouse and returned at the end of each camp day

Camp Registration

• Registration starts at 9.45 am on Monday at O’Dwyers Main pitch ( opposite Bremore Castle / Clonuske Estate )
• Please ensure the Club has the correct information for your child at registered
• Please wear a mask for registration on arrival.

ClubZap Group, Attendance & Covid

Camp attendance and covid procedure will be coordinated via the Club’s Mobile ClubZap App

• Info on downloading ClubZap to your phone is available here: odwyersgaa.com/ClubZap/
• We would request that BOTH Parents/Guardians join the “2021 Cul Camp” chat group on the ClubZap Mobile App

• Each morning of the camp, please

• • Remember to Edit RSVP and confirm attendance

• • Complete the ‘Covid-19 GAA Return to play’ questionnaire

• IMPORTANT: The Covid-19 GAA Return to play’ MUST BE completed in advance, failure to do so will prevent access to the camp!
• Any child who needs to leave camps early must be signed out by Parent/Guardian.
• If your child cannot attend camp due to illness or holiday etc., please notify Denise on 0861202694

Photos

• Photos may be taken at the camp and promotion on the Club’s social media, Balbriggan info and fingal independent newspaper.
• If you wish your child not to have their photographs taken, please advise admin on registration

 Car Parking

• Available at Bremore Castle ONLY odwyersgaa.com/facilities
• Please DO NOT PARK in nearby estates or roadside including Clonuske and Cardy Rock Estates

Looking forward to seeing everyone

Many Thanks

The Camp Team

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We have recently launched an Inclusive Club programme as part of the GAA community, whereby we are opening  and promoting our club, O’Dwyers to the wider communities of Balbriggan, Balrothery and Balscaddan

We are making contact with current and previous participants of our teams and camps within O’Dwyers GAA club.

We would like to welcome you and your child(ren) to Juvenile section which takes place on our club every Saturday morning between 9.30am – 10.30am (ages 4-7) and 10.30am – 12.00pm (ages 8-10)

As we are within Level 5 of Government restrictions we are operating the sessions in full compliance of both GAA and HSE guidelines and recommendations. We have over 30 coaches available every Saturday to ensure compliance and to ensure smaller than recommended pod groups to ensure that we have a very safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.

We would very much like to welcome you and your child back to O’Dwyers

Yours in Sport

O’Dwyers GAA Team

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Return to play: Covid Officer Update

As teams are busy organising challenge games, a couple of reminders for consideration when planning 

• Ensure games are kept locally to avoid long journeys, if playing away and you are organising lifts, the wearing of face masks for all in the car is recommended.
• Remind parents of recent guidelines re: participation ie 1 parent per child
• Complete the return to play forms in advance of each session 
• Practice good health practices & sanitisation pre/post sessions
• Ensure that the attendance is updated on the App directly after each session.

Once again, thank you for your continued support with the implementation of the policies.

If you have any queries at all please do not hesitate me or your team COVID Supervisor

Stay updated: ClubZap Mobile App

As our club continues to grow, managing communications gets more challenging. Earlier this year the club invested in ClubZap which gives us mobile app, messaging and fixtures/results integration all in one platform.

Install the App on your Device

1. Download ClubZap here https://clubzap.com/download?club_id=2703
2. Search for “O’Dwyers GAA” in the club search
3. Validate your installation by completing the form with your Name, Email & Phone Number
4. If prompted enter the 6 digit validation code you received via text message

To join the your Team /Group in the App

1. Open the Chat tab on the app and select the group you wish to update.
2. Click on the chat bubble in the bottom right of your screen.
3. Select your club from the list of clubs you are currently following. This list will only contain 1 club if you are only subscribed to 1 club
4. You will see a list of groups active, Select your team and hit the “Request to Join” button. Your status will then become Request Pending for that group until the admin accepts your request.

• Note: The group admins will get a notification informing them of your request to join and you will get a notification with the outcome. If you are accepted into a group all existing members will see a notification that you have joined the group. Further Information & Help here: https://odwyersgaa.com/clubzap/

For all Juvenile Players, we would request that where possible at least two parents/guardians join the app in case of event emergency/ unforeseen circumstances

***Player Membership***

***IMPORTANT***

We as a club need to ensure that every player and active member have paid their membership in full to ensure that they can play/train and are covered by insurance to play.  All payment options will remain in place for the full year to facilitate installment payments and membership can be paid online via Club website or in the Club on Sat morning between 11 and 1

Further details available on our website membership page: https://odwyersgaa.com/membership/ or contact our Club Registrar Antionette on 089 4709815

Weekly Games Fixtures

A list of competition fixtures and venues is updated (usually Tuesday) each week and available on Clubzap or our website: https://odwyersgaa.com/weekly-fixtures/

ÓgDwyers Nursery & Academy Programme: We’re Back (Saturday at 9.30am)

Centred around fun, enjoyment, and making friends for life, ÓgDwyers is an environment that has respect, teamwork, and honesty as its core values. Promotion of these values will encourage participation and the development of a positive experience within our club so as to sustain a lifelong involvement within Gaelic Games.

The ÓgDwyers Nursery & U7s Academy programme is for boys and girls aged 4 to 7 and offers a fun focused introduction to gaelic games. It takes place each Saturday at 9.30am in O’Dwyers Main Pitch., download club Zap and join the ÓgDwyers group to stay updated. New players are always welcome

Juvenile Teams Update

• U8s Mixed (Boys & Girls Born 2012): On the back of a great challenge match against St Pats of Donabate last Saturday, our U8’s played had their own challenge match amongst themselves on Saturday morning. Kids are improving all the time and really showcased their football skills. Hurling Training next Wednesday and we have a home match against Donabate next Saturday. New players are very welcome, for further details on practice times and what you need to get started call, whatsapp or sms Declan on 087 9189478. 

• U9s Girls (Born 2011): We had great numbers out this week for training and played St.Maurs in two hard fought games on a bright Sunday morning. The girls were well able for their opponents and pushed hard until the very end showing great team work and skills. Football training on Monday and Wednesday @ 7.00 . New players are very welcome, for further details on practice times and what you need to get started call, whatsapp or sms Damien on 087 910 4600
• U9s Mixed ( Boys Born 2011): We had a 9.15am throw-in on Saturday Morning, once the lads got shot of the sleepy dust they got into their stride, delighting coaches and parents. Their skills are really coming on, with a few of them trying to kick and hand pass on their non-dominant side, great to see and something that will stay with them into  adulthood. Special mention to the U8 lads, Cian, James and Jack for helping us out this morning, they were first class. Thanks to all the parents who got everyone out of bed early this morning, without you those smiling faces at the end would not be possible. We are hurling training Monday and Wednesday, and have an away challenge game organised against Trinity Gaels on Saturday morning. New players are very welcome, for further details on practice times and what you need to get started give Mick a call on 086 8211129

• U10s Mixed (Born 2010): We had a great mornings football on Saturday versus St Peters. Great to see all the skills that they are working hard on it training being put into practice on the pitch. Peters are a strong team but as an overall unit we were more than a match for them and we are developing as an entire group. All of the coaches were delighted with the way the kids performed. Big thanks to Sam, Fionn and Dawid from our u9s who helped us out as we were short numbers and performed brilliantly. Congratulations also to Caiden and Kyle playing their first games and have shown they will be fine additions to our group. For further details on practice times and what you need to get started call, whatsapp or sms Adrian on 087 7791461

• U10 Girls (Born 2010): Our U10 girls welcomed a strong camogie team from St Judes on Saturday 5th Sep. The teams were fairly evenly matched and the games presented a good challenge for the girls to put into practice their learning from training over the last 2 weeks. We asked the girls to make things difficult for the other team, they certainly did that and more.Our girls got stuck in from the very start of the games and their determination continued until the final blow of the whistle. A big thanks to Rebecca from the U9s and a few other club stars who helped us out on Saturday. We are actively seeking new girls to join our team, so if you know any girls born in 2010 please send them down to training on Wednesday or Friday from 7pm For further details on practice times and what you need to get started call, aw whatsapp or sms Michael on 087 – 9693780

• U11s Mixed (Boys & Girls Born 2009): On Saturday 5th September thirty U11s togged out to play our neighbours Round Towers Lusk  in Gaelic Football in Bremore. All teams were very competitive with some outstanding defending and well taken scores on show. Big thanks to the u11 girls who togged out for the team.  Mentors and parents were very proud of all the players. Well done to all!! Training continues this week with  hurling sessions scheduled for 7pm in Bremore  on Tuesday & 6pm in Bremore on Friday. U11s are playing  home to Fingallians in Hurling  on Saturday.  We would love to see new players join our panel. If interested please contact Ronan @ 0872209497.

• U12 Girls (Girls Born 2008): 3 strong teams along with help from our super U10s joined the O’Dwyers Senior Camogie team this weekend to play against Na Fianna. Each game was end to end with super scores and skill set on show from both teams. We had a couple of broken hurls from some beautiful blocks and a lot of hard work along the way. Big thanks also to all the parents supporting the team with lining the pitches, lifting the goals and continuing to encourage the girls at home with daily practice. This week we get ready for Football away to Clontarf with new training days due to limited light and facilities. Training is now on Wednesday and Friday this Autumn and Winter. New players are very welcome, for further details on practice times and what you need to get started call, whatsapp or sms Barry on 087 7389593

Youth Teams Update

• U15 Boys(Born 2005) Hurling : We played a very competitive championship match at home v  this morning.  In a very fast paced and hard hitting match with John, Sean C,  Sean R and Pádraig among the scorers, we came out with a win on a scoreline of O’Dwyers 2 – 21 Bohernabreena 3 – 12 to top the group heading into the quarter finals.

• U16 Boys (Born 2004): Our u16 hurling were back to winning ways with a great win against Round Towers Clondalkin, we still have a lot to play for in the hurling champ. This up coming weekend our football teams are out in the knockout stages of football championship
  • Green team ( A team ) C Champ vs Ballyboden or O’Toole’s 
  • White team ( B team ) D Shield vs St Vincents

• Two very challenging games up ahead for the lads, but we will go into them confident 

• Training resumes on Mon ( Football ) and Tues (Hurling)
• Minor 2021 PreSeason will be taking place in Oct for  both Football & Hurling, we will be contacting old players in the coming weeks to build a strong panel for upcoming season
• If you know any previous players  or New players ( Date of Birth 2003 & 2004 ) all are very welcome, for further details on training times Call on whatsapp or sms Robbie 086 8282753 or Dave 087 9702479

Adult Teams Update

• Adult Ladies Football : New players are very welcome, for further details on practice times and what you need to get started call, whatsapp or sms Mick on 089 – 2023226
• Adult Men Football: New players are very welcome, for further details on practice times and what you need to get started call, whatsapp or sms Sean 0868341104 or Davey 086 8287484

• Adult Mens Hurlers : New players are very welcome, for further details on practice times and what you need to get started call, whatsapp or sms Paul on 087 2077181

Club Shop

Our club shop is open every Saturday morning between 11am and 12pm with a stock of club tops, bottoms, hurls, helmets,  gum shields, socks and shorts. The shop has new hurls and helmets for sale. If anybody has a helmet they would like to trade-in or not using please bring it down to the club shop.

Lotto

**Club Lotto is now available on Clubzap App via My Club/Lotto for same great options **

Club Lotto was not won on Monday last, numbers drawn were 5,6,10. Next draw is on Monday 6th September. Jackpot will be €2000

Our lotto provides a greatly needed source of income to the club which as we all know, we have been without since March. We would encourage all our neighbours and friends to play our lotto either at our new designated lotto point behind the checkouts in SuperValu or online on our website www.odwyersgaa.com

Drive In Bingo

Sunday 13th September, 3pm, Club Pitch

Clubhouse will not be open

Cash for Clobber

Great News!! Due to popular demand, we are now accepting bags of used clothes on a continuous basis.

What do we want? Men’s ladies and children’s clothing,Paired shoes (tied together), Handbags, hats, scarves and ties, belts and soft toys.

We do NOT accept: Duvets, blankets, bedding, pillows, cushions, charity shop items, carpets, rugs and mats.

Keep Updated

Keep updated with all the latest news from the club by following/visiting us at

• ClubZap: https://odwyersgaa.com/clubzap/
• Twitter: @odwyersgaa
• Facebook: O’DwyersGAA
• Web: www.odwyersgaa.com
• Contact Us: A full list of club contacts is available here: https://odwyersgaa.com/key-contacts/

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We are taking part again in Ireland Lights Up in conjunction with Operation Transformation beginning Thursday 9th January. All members of our community are welcome to join us!

We will begin and end our walk at O’Dwyers taking a safe route around the town.

Please arrive at 6.30pm as all participants must sign in before we begin. This will ensure we are ready to go at 7pm and we get the most from the walk!

Please dress for comfort and the weather and a hi vis jacket is essential for safety.

We are looking forward to seeing everybody!

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You will already be aware of the forthcoming construction of our state-of-the-art Club Grounds and Clubhouse. Such a development will provide a solid foundation for the growth of our Club and GAA games and culture in Balbriggan, Balscadden, Balrothery and surrounding areas

For this to be realised, we all have to think of the Club as a family unit. To be a member of any group, but especially of a family, brings with it responsibilities. Just as the Club Committees ( in this case one or two small committees comprised of a handful of hard-working volunteers) are working hard to provide games for all, equal commitment is expected from all, most especially parents, to play their part in the creation of our new GAA family home – to make it happen, in effect. We all want the same thing: to see our children develop into fully-rounded individuals who can reach their full potential, on and off the playing pitch. But we also want them to have a healthy and fun-filled, carefree childhood that sustains them, protects them, helps them grow into the best version of themselves.

And that’s where you as parents come in. Today’s children will benefit the most from our new sports complex. We need you to commit to your children’s future; we need you to commit to all the children who make up our O’Dwyers family; we need you to put your hand up and be counted on to help drive this ambitious project on apace, so that it can be delivered quickly and successfully, without any debt spilling over to become the responsibility of the next generation. We must never let that happen, but we can’t do it without you. This is a bend-in-the-road moment where we can control what lies beyond – a new beginning, where anything and everything is possible.

What can you do?

There are many ways in which you can show commitment. The most obvious and most important, at the moment, is to make a financial commitment. The figure suggested is €1000 per family. While this may seem like a large amount, there are several bite-size ways that this amount can be raised or donated, as outlined below.

1. Patron Donation Scheme (€1000) – over two years this works out at c€10 a week
2. Commit to supporting the Club Lotto – by buying yourself or selling to grandparents/aunts/uncles of children in club/workmates. Simply selling two or more envelopes per week will, over two years, produce the same income as one patron donation
3. Pitch Side Advertising, competitively priced at €300 per year per sign. Do you have a contact who would be interested?
4. Corporate Sponsorship. Have you any contacts who would be interested? Simply provide us with a contact and/or introduction and we will manage the rest
5. Stage a one-off Fundraising event (This could be anything: table quiz/car treasure hunt/cake sale – with a raffle, this could raise €1000 in a night
6. Have you a particular talent that would be beneficial to the Club: Marketing; Printing; Advertising; Trades etc.

There may be many other suggestions that we have not thought about – please let us know if you have an idea

It is my strong belief that everyone has an important part to play in the successful delivery of our new home.

I ask you to play your part by selecting one of the above and returning this by email to me at donationqueries@odwyersgaa.com confirming your commitment. Let’s do it together. Let’s make it happen.

Yours in sport,
Liam Howley

Club Chairman,

O’Dwyers GAA

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Ladies Football

We are lucky enough to have had two teams to represent us last weekend in Ladies Féile, one in division 7 and one in division 8. Both teams played their hearts out and put in great performances in their games with great support from management and parents. While it wasn’t to be for Division 8 team, the division 7 team fought their way to the final v Kilmacud, which was held last Sunday morning. They fought hard and despite being down 3 points at half time, they came back to win by three. Congratulations to the girls, management and all involved.

Also, well done to our Adult ladies team who had a great win last week over Man O’War with a full-time score of 2-11 to 0-1.0

Adult Hurling

Adult Hurlers play Wild Geese on Wednesday 29th May in Bremore at 7.30pm.All support welcome.

Camogie

Our camogie teams had two very special visitors last week in Laura and Miriam Twomey from the Dublin Camogie Team who came down and put our girls through their paces.

Summer Camps

Summer Camps are now open for booking.

Club Shop

Our club shop is open every Saturday morning between 11am and 12pm with a stock of club tops, bottoms, hurls, helmets,  gum shields, socks and shorts.

Dublin Supporters

Kevin is taking orders for Leinster semi-final tickets ( Dublin V Kildare/Longford) on 9th June in Croke Park. He can be contacted by text or call by 2nd June 0863649840.

Social Club

• O’Dwyers Clubhouse will be open on from 5pm on Saturday 1st June for the Champions League Final. All Welcome, get down early to get your seat. Half time hot dogs.
• Bingo every Wednesday at 8.45pm
• Fiddle class on Monday afternoons.  Contact Niamh on 087-1265650.
• Adult set dancing on Monday nights from 8.15pm.  Contact Freda on 086-3249476

Lotto

There was no winner on 20th May, Numbers were 6,10,21. Pot 27th May will be 820 euro.

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