Coiste na nÓG Loch Garman Comhdháil Bhliantúil 2012 Ostán Ferrycarrig Loch Garman Dé Luain, 10ú Nollaig 2012 7.30 i.n. Clár Oibre (Agenda) 1. Presentation of Awards 2. Secretary’s Report 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Return of outgoing Officers 5. Election of Officers 6. Cathaoirleach’s Address 7. Motions 8. Amhrán na bhFiann Contents Minutes 2011 3 Chairman’s Welcome 4 Nominations / Standing Orders 7 Motions 8 Secretary’s Report 16 Treasurer’s Report 24 Financial Statements 25 League Tables for 2012 30 Roll of Honour 2012 38 County Board Attendances 2012 39 Coaching & Games Report 40 2 Coiste na nÓg, Loch Garman Comhdháil Bhliantúil 2011 The AGM of Coiste na nÓg, Loch Garman was held in Ferrycarrig Hotel on 5th Dec. 2011 Awards: Club of the Year – 1. St. Martins; 2. Taghmon Camross; 3. St. James’ Club Person of the Year – Peter Maguire, St. Johns Volunteers. Fáilte on Cathaoirleach The Chairman, Diarmuid Devereux, welcomed all Club Delegates, Coiste Bainistí representatives, Sponsors, Wexford Supporters Club, Club Wexford and media representatives. The adoption of minutes of AGM 2010 was proposed by Aidan O Leary and seconded by Sean Quirke. The adoption of Secretary’s report was proposed by James White and seconded by Tony Molloy. The adoption of Treasurer’s report was proposed by Joe Sheehan and seconded by Jack O Brien. Election of Officers Chairperson: Des O Neill (Ferns) Vice Chairperson: Marguerite Furlong (Davidstown-Courtnacuddy) Secretary: Marion Doyle (Taghmon- Camross) Asst. Secretary: Angela Mc Cormack (Clonard) Treasurer: Noel O Keefe (St. Annes) PRO: PJ. Howlin (Duffry Rovers) Chairman’s Address Motions 2011 1 & 2- Carried, proposed by Justin Browne, seconded by Marguerite Furlong. 3- Withdrawn 4- Adopted as recommendation 5- Carried, proposed by Marguerite Furlong, seconded by James White 6- Out of order 7- Not carried 8 – Withdrawn 9- Deferred to first county board meeting 10 & 11- Referred to County Board 12- Referred to CCC 13- Referred to CCC 14- Referred to CCC 15- Carried, proposed by Marguerite Furlong, seconded by Frank Molloy 16- Carried, proposed by Peter Maguire, seconded by Tommy Davitt Ger Doyle, Chairman Wexford GAA, congratulated Diarmuid Devereux and his committee on their work throughout 2011. He wished Des O Neill all the best as Chairperson. Denis Nolan thanked clubs for their support over his 3 years as Youth Officer. Noel O Keeffe thanked Diarmuid Devereux for his commitment to and hard work on behalf of Coiste na nÓg. AOB Marion Doyle expressed her appreciation to clubs and Joe Sheehan for all his help in 2011. Joe Sheehan proposed that Jim & Monica Ferguson be acknowledged for all their hard work and for the time they have given to Coiste na nÓg. Mick Kehoe asked CCC to take on board the fact that as a result of clubs losing adult players to emigration, pressure is been put on minors to play adult games. 3 Chairman’s Report 2012 Ar son Coiste na nÓg Loch Garman, ba mhaith liom their lives. Being pulled and dragged with too many fáilte a chur romhaibh go léir anocht. games and inappropriate fixtures between Coiste na nÓg and adult is not going to achieve the best result for As our year draws to close I would like to relfect on them, their clubs or our county. We may have started what we have done in 2012 and consider what we need the debate and the process of addressing the issues at to do in 2013. We have done so much and so much has minor but we need to see the process through to the end. happened that it is not possible to cover it all in one short report. Marion’s secretary’s report will go into the detail Our CCCC and the specifics. Our CCCC consisting of Chairman John O’Neill ably assisted by Jack O’Brien, Gabriel Wade, Peter Our Games McGuire, Fintan Whyte, with Marion providing the We have played an incredible amount of games in 2012. secretarial support, look after not just our fixtures but The tally will come in somewhere in excess of 2,500 by also our discipline. The work and effort that is put in the time we are all finished. Children love games and by the Coiste na nÓg CCCC is unbelievable. This is getting the chance to play meaningful games is what will sometimes done in the face of adversity, criticism and keep our players playing. To plan, manage and play conflict. These people have taken up incredibly difficult 2,500 games takes a huge effort and has not been positions, where it is not possible to please everyone, achieved without difficulties and problems. This could and they work tirelessly for the good of our county. I not have happened without the hard work of Marion in think each and every player and club member should her capacity as secretary and John O’Neill and all of the acknowledge the role played by our CCCC. Everything CCCC. It could not have happened either without the they do they do in the best interests of Wexford GAA. goodwill and effort of the clubs. As well as their primary role of fixtures and games We have increased the number of games significantly in development the CCCC are also responsible for our recent years and this is unquestionably a positive but the disciplinary processes and procedures. Thankfully for question I now find myself asking is, Is there a the most part Coiste na nÓg Loch Garman does not possibility of playing too many games? We debated and have serious disciplinary problems, but to protect and reviewed fixtures throughout the year and we had a maintain that status discipline is dealt with strongly and fixtures review in September 2012. Arising from this we fairly when issues do arise. have some proposed changes to our fixtures system which will unquestionably improve our games plan. I When working in Coiste na nÓg we are dealing with think we need to continue this fixtures review process young people under our stewardship. Clubs, mentors into the future engaging with our clubs, our mentors, our and parents need to remember that every action and players and their parents. I personally feel that the next every word is being watched, observed and evolution of our fixtures and games planning needs to internalised. The adults of Coiste na nÓg need to lead focus on quality of games rather than quantity. by example. The biggest challenge I foresee in the near future is how Our Referees we deal with our minors. Player burnout is a much used Our games can not happen without the men and women and often misunderstood word. We need to protect our in black. Of all the volunteers that make up the GAA 17 and 18 year olds, who although are young men are the referees deserve significant recognition and thanks still only children going through a transitory period of for their part in our games. 4 Sometimes referees are criticised for decisions made and our children so there is huge crossover and at times the things that happen in games. I appeal to clubs and boundaries are invisible. everyone in them to try and see things from the referee’s perspective before you criticise in the future. I further I would like to thank Andrew as Coaching Officer and challenge clubs to protect our games and ensure that the Dave as Games Development Manager, along with all GAA continues to thrive and grow by recruiting new of his team for their hard work. It has not been the easiest referees in your own club. The recruitment of referees year for the Coaching and Games Development is a significant challenge for us, and club contribution is Committee or the Coaching Office. This part of Wexford the only way that we can ensure quality and standards GAA is fundamental to our progress and I sincerely hope are attained and maintained. that as we move into 2013 that we can lay a framework and pathway for progress and get on with doing what Our County Minor Teams & Development Squads Wexford needs us to do. Our minor hurlers under the guidance of Martin Storey, and our minor footballers under Paul McLoughlin, Our Finances worked hard this year. The hurlers had a better run than In Noel, we are unlikely to find a better treasurer. He the footballers in the championship but that is not a works hard to maintain our finances and in these reflection on the dedication or work of the players or economically challenging times he keeps a tight grip on their management. I would like to thank Martin and Paul the purse strings. Coiste na nÓg has a great financial and their backroom teams for all their hard work. I foundation inherited from all the County Boards that would also like to thank the players for their dedication have gone before us. I think that we need to work harder and their parents and clubs for facilitating them and to achieve what we have achieved in the past in terms of making their participation possible. maintaining income levels and controlling costs. I further believe that Coiste na nÓg has the opportunity to I would like to thank all our development squads and generate more and create new income to contribute to their mentors from U.14 to U.17. A huge amount of work our youth in the future. If we develop the right plan and and effort is put in on an ongoing basis and at times I if the right people are asked in the right way we can fear that there is not adequate recognition and thanks to generate more money for children and development all who make this happen.