Na Fianna Nuacht
Shinty Showdown
This Saturday Na Fianna is hosting Dublin Camogie vs Scotland Shinty at 2 p.m. on the main pitch at Mobhi Road. Please come down and lend your support for what should be a unique and thrilling sporting event.
Minor Camogie
Well done to our Camogie Minor team who played a great game last Sunday against Kilmacud Crokes. NaFianna 6-7 to Kilmacud 2-4
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Na Fianna’s Dubs
Best wishes to Jonny Cooper, Eoin Murchan and the Dubs in the Leinster final against Kildare this Sunday at 4pm.
Best of luck also to the three Na Fianna players, Niamh Gleeson, Grainne Free and Roisin Baker who are playing this Saturday against Wicklow in the All Ireland Premier Junior Camogie championship. Match throws in at 2.30 in Baltinglass. A win will guarantee a place in the knockout stages.
Fixtures for the Week Ahead
Full fixture list for the weekend and the week ahead on website, best of luck to all teams, support welcome. http://www.clgnafianna.com/fixtures/
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Na Fianna Summer Camps
Details of all Summer Camps are available to see on Club website, see link here. http://www.clgnafianna.com/summer-camps-2017/ Online payment facility also available.
School Holidays
During the schools holidays, Parents and Guardians are reminded that Na Fianna does not purport to offer supervision to children who are on the club premises or grounds outside of training or match times. In addition, Juveniles are asked not to bring non- members into the club grounds. This notice is also printed on membership forms. Parents should also note that children should not under any circumstances enter the club buildings during the day as the premises are unoccupied and unsupervised. Membership card access to club facilities is being monitored and any obvious pattern of misuse will result in access services to individual membership cards being withdrawn.
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The lotto is now €12,000 !! Make sure to get your ticket for the next draw.
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Na Fianna Golf Society
Next outing is the Captain’s (Jimmy Gray) Prize in Clontarf on Friday 8th September. Contact Ciaran Gray @ 087 2269133 for tee time. New members welcome.
Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions towards Concussion in Non-Medically Trained GAA Personnel (“KapCing-P Study”)
The School of Health and Human Performance in Dublin City University (DCU) are currently performing a nationwide research project to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards concussion in Gaelic Games.They are currently recruiting players, coaches and referees greater than 18 years of age to partake in this research. Participants can be involved in Gaelic Football, Hurling or Camogie. They are currently contacting GAA club secretaries nationally and requesting that they communicate this project to all of their club’s members. The research involves completing a short online questionnaire that will take approximately 8-10 minutes. The link for this questionnaire is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P78M6DG
Below is a Plain Language Statement, that outlines the purpose of the research project, the benefits/risks to participants and the confidentiality agreement. Please take some time to read this before deciding if you would like to complete the questionnaire.
Plain Language Statement Introduction to the Research Study: “Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions towards Concussion in Non-Medically Trained GAA Personnel” (KapCing-P Study)DCU, School of Health and Human PerformancePrincipal Investigator: Dr. Siobhán O Connor, Contact details: [email protected] ; 017008579 Other Investigators: Mr. Shane Farrington, Mr. Enda Whyte, Ms. Roisin Leahy
Details of What Involvement Will Require: The aim of this research project is to identify the current knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of coaches, players and referees towards concussion within the GAA. This information will form the basis for future education and targeted approaches to improve concussion management within Gaelic Games in a systematic, effective and personalised
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way. This will ultimately lead to a healthier and safer environment for all Gaelic Games participants. Participation in this research will involve completing an online questionnaire that will take approximately 8-10 minutes. The questionnaire contains six sections including; 1) Basic information, 2) Past Personal Concussion History, 3) Concussion Knowledge, 4) Concussion Attitudes, 5) Return to Play/Rehabilitation after concussion, 6) Concussion Education
Confidentiality and Use of Data: Confidentiality and anonymity is of upmost importance in this study. You will anonymously complete an online survey that will not request any identifying personal information including your name, date of birth, address or GAA club. If you complete the hard copy of the questionnaire, the research team will transfer these results directly to a Microsoft Excel sheet, which will be password locked. The hardcopy of the questionnaire will be stored in a locked cabinet in the principle researchers office in the School of Health and Human Performance(DCU) where it will be shredded 12 months after completion of the research. It must be noted that protection of this data is subject to legal limitations. It is possible for data to be subject to subpoena, freedom of information claim or mandated reporting by some professions. Benefits (Direct or Indirect) to Participants You will have the opportunity to highlight what type of concussion education you would like to receive, which could form the basis for future education within the GAA. Also, by completing the research you will be assisting in the formation of a safer playing environment for all GAA personnel.
Potential Risks to Participants There are no serious potential risks to you. It should be noted that the questionnaire involves multiple questions addressing your knowledge and attitude towards concussion. These questions include information regarding your own past experiences with concussion. If you have any concerns regarding a misdiagnosis or mismanagement of a concussion you should arrange an appointment with your General Practitioner (GP) to discuss these concerns.
Voluntary Involvement: Involvement within this research project is purely voluntary. You are free to withdraw from the study at any stage without prejudice or reason. There will be no penalty enforced on any participants wishing to withdraw prior to the study being completed.
Other Relevant Information: Your involvement/non-involvement in this research project will in no way affect any on-going relationship with Dublin City University.
Deceleration of Conflicting Interests: The current research project is funded by the Health Research Board of Ireland ( www.hrb.ie ) If participants have concerns about this study and wish to contact an independent person please contact: The Secretary, Dublin City University Research Ethics Committee, c/o Research and Innovation Support, Dublin City University, Dublin 9. Tel 01-7008000,
E-mail: [email protected]
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……and finally
All Nuacht items to be forwarded to [email protected] and as per the Fógra below. Where possible, please forward these on by Thursday evening. Thanks for your support, Lisa Ainsworth Daniels [email protected]
Fógra Tabachtach The objective of Na Fianna Nuacht is to communicate as much club activity as possible however it is important to note that all items for inclusion in either Club Notes or Na Fianna Nuacht are reported to [email protected] or texted to 087 6550422 by Sunday evening. With a membership of 2700 and approx 100 teams now competing it is difficult to ensure all club activity is reported upon – Do not assume that your team’s activity is already known to Na Fianna Nuacht or that someone else has reported it. When errors or omissions occur it is the policy of Na Fianna Nuacht to correct these in subsequent issues when they are reported to [email protected]
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