Annual General Meeting.

Our Annual General Meeting was held in the Clubhouse in Springfield on Saturday night with a large group of members in attendance. The past year was comprehensively analysed and Chairman Pearse Corroon, secretary Ritchie Daly, under-age secretary Pat Collins and Ladies’ committee representative Karen Hegarty provided members with detailed reports of the various club activities for 2016.

A number of significant changes took place at executive level as Pat Treanor, Ritchie Daly and David Gavin took leave of absence from their senior posts but Ritchie and David continue as ‘junior ministers’. One of the most significant changes was the election of Ned Moore to the post of vice-chairman; this appointment marks Ned’s debut in an administrative post after a distinguished Shamrocks career as a player, coach, manager and selector and with his enthusiasm, Ned is guaranteed to energise the incoming executive. Gerry Nohilly, Johnny Corroon, Paul Doolin and Ritchie O’Donoghue also return to the club at executive level and are joined by debutants Robbie Boyle, Joan Ormsby, Karen Hegarty, Kieran Ryan and the youthful Conor McKenna. The distinguished contribution of Mick Greene, Sean Muldarry and Dan O’Dowd to the club in the past was recognised by their inclusion to the list of Honorary Presidents.

The following were elected to manage the business of the club for 2017.

President: Detty Cornally.

Chairman: Pearse Corroon.

Vice-Chairman: Ned Moore.

Assistant Secretary: Ritchie Daly.

Assistant Secretary (Insurance Officer): Ritchie O’Donoghue.

Treasurer: Aoibhínn Byrne.

Assistant Treasurers: David Gavin and John Corroon.

PRO: Tom Hunt.

Registrars: Anthony Clinton, Des Maguire, Karen Hegarty.

Health and Well-being Officer: Joan Ormsby.

Irish Language and Cultural Officer: Paul Doolin.

Coaching and Games Development Officer: Robbie Boyle.

Under-age Committee Chairman: Sean Hynes.

Under-age Committee Secretary: Pat Collins.

Nominees to Executive Committee: Gerry Nohilly, Barry Maguire, Donal O’Donoghue, Conor McKenna, Ciaran Ryan, Donal O'Domoghue and Karen Hegarty (Players’ representatives), Terry O’Dowd.

Delegates to County Board: Terry O'Dowd, Tom Hunt, Des Maguire.

Leinster Under-13 League

Our Under-13s began the season with a journey to Trim, who field two teams in the competition, and emerged with a convincing win (12-11 to 1-3) over the hosts in the opening round of the Leinster Under-13 League. The boys responsible for this win were: Eoin Doran, Rian Adamson, Petie McGuinness, Oisín McGarry, Adam Boyle, Aaron Smith Aaron Russell, Caoilin Walshe, Dillon Carey, Conor Fagan, Ben White, Tadgh Sheridan, John Ryan, Nathan McLoughlin, Jamie Rooney, Enda Keating, Conor Kelly.

Last Man Standing

Ensure that your tickets for the club’s Last Man Standing competition based on the National Football League are returned to Robbie Boyle prior to the opening matches next Saturday. Entry costs €10 each.   If you believe you can pick a winner from each weekend without picking the same county twice then this is the competition for you and a nice first prize awaits to reward you for your punditry skills at the end of the group stages of the National League.  Just make sure to get your entry completed before next Saturday.

Foundation Course for Referees.

A foundation course for wannabee referees is scheduled to take place in Cusack Park on 6, 13, 20 February 2017 at 7.45 each evening. All volunteers are welcome and full details are available from Westmeath Referees’ Coordinator, Mick Gordon at 087-6884717 or mhgordon@eircom.net Two referees’ tutors will provide the tuition each night and the 90 minutes of tuition will be given each night. 

Events for the Week.

 Orinta’s new circuit training class with Kettlebells began on Monday last and continues each Monday  at 8.00 pm (at the conclusion of Aidan’s spinning class).

The Spinning, Pilates and Bingo continue as usual this week. The Spinning Classes take place on Monday and Wednesday between 7 and 8 pm. Booking is important to avoid disappointment. Contact Paula at 087-1360269 or 086-8962100 to secure your place.

The Pilates classes take place on Tuesday (7.15 to 8.15) and the Pilates Fitball class takes place on Friday nights at 7.30 ... contact Michael or email Orinta on Zuikapuika@hotmail.com for details.

Contact Michael (086-0824267) for membership details of our Fitness Centre or to make an appointment to view the facilities.

Bingo continues in its usual 8.30 spot on Thursday night with up to €1500 in prize money on offer.

Oil Up the Walking Shoes

Starting next week, on 7 February, Mullingar Shamrocks are organising a Walking Class using the club’s lighted walkway and supervised by Margaret Clinton which will be suitable for beginners and more advanced walkers. Full details next week.