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GAA Games Development Newsletter February 2020 Squads

Over the last of weeks try outs have been taking place for our ve underage teams heading back to this summer. They include U14 Feile , U14 Feile Girl’s , U14 Feile Boys football, U16 ladies football and U16 boy’s football. All New York All Star teams are only allowed to take 24 players, this means there will be a lot of tough choices to make. However the club Spring season is just around the corner and as long as you keep playing , their are lots of opportunities to represent New York in the future. Good luck to all of our County underage teams, do your best and that’s all anyone can ever ask. Best of luck to the New York Senior ladies and New York Senior Men’s football teams training away the last few months as well.

“A massive thank you to each and every girl that tried out for the U14 New York Ladies football team this year. We had a fantastic number at try outs and an even better standard of talent by all the players. Unfortunately some very dicult decisions were made, as we are only able to take a panel of 24 with us. If 2020 wasn’t your year, please don’t get too disheartened - there will be more opportunities to play and represent your club and county in the future. The team and management are very excited for the hard work that will be happening over the next few months. We are going to give Division 1 Feile Football a real rattle!” U14 Feile Ladies Management 2020

The New York U14 Feile Boys football team with brilliant numbers at their rst few try outs. The team will be managed by Mick Kileen this year (See Left).

The New York U14 Feile Ladies team during one of their last try outs in . In the middle John Donohoe (See Below). New York College’s ‘First Ever Win’

“If you never lose, you never appreciate the victories”. The New York Colleges team made a massive stride in the right direction this year at the Corn Mac Leinn Division 3 All Ireland Higher Education Championships, reaching the rst ever nal.

The New York College’s team faced Cavan IT in the rst semi nal on Friday 7th February in DCU. Cavan IT with a lot more games under their belt, coming out of the group stages and a well fought Quarter nal win against University, Magee - who have made the weekend the last 4 years. The New York team made up of lads that have all came up through the underage program fought right from the throw in. Cavan IT proved to be very athletic down the middle of their line out, luckily New York had answers for them in the shape of Tiarnan Mathers and captain, Shane Slattery. Kevin Raerty at number 6 was causing alot of problem for the Cavan men, providing a lot of link up play, and a few hard hits courtesy of his brother on the wing, Shane. Unfortunately New York lost veteran O’Neill from Rangers 15 minutes into the game, however Paidi Mathers was on hand, to stick tight to the Cavan’s number 14, and stick tight he did. Half time saw New York a point down, 2.2 to 1.4 - except with a breeze on their backs for the second half. Danny Corridan sweeping proved too much Cavan IT to handle, and Mikey Brosnan and Kevin Loane were in their element. With 10 minutes to go, both sides for score, however Gerry Loane’s men learnt a lot from the competition over the last two visits. A lot of composure and character had been built into this year, thanks to the hard work of trainer Johnny McGeaney and the NY lads were able to hold on 2.9 to 2.8.

The result, saw New York’s rst win the Corn Mac Leinn competition against a very good Cavan IT side - many of which had a number of county minors on the team. New York were going to their rst ever Division 3 All Ireland Higher Education nal the next day against John Moore’s, Liverpool - who defeated Southern Regional College by a point in the other semi nal.

The 2020 New York College Team and Management. Johnny McGeaney, Kevin Loane, Ryan O’Neill, Adam Power, James Breen, Sean Corridan, Dylan Curran, Gearoid Kennedy, Tiarnan Mathers, Shane Slattery, Shane Raerty, Caolain Mathers, Sean Moore, Martin Loane, Kevin Raerty, Paidi Mathers, Mike Brosnan (Top Row L-R). Gerry Loane, Colin Mathers, Shane Doheny, Aidan Connolly, Danny Corridan, Peter Cronin, Dylan Grace, Conor Mathers, Pat Murray, PJ King, Mikey Brosnan, Kevin Moriarty (Bottow Row L-R). New York College’s ‘Just Fell Short’

The New York College’s team faced John Moore’s of Liverpool in the All Ireland Division 3 Higher Education Championship nal. John Moore’s made up of a lot players from Ulster including , Down, and . New York had a big task to do, but all players and management were ready. The nal took place on Saturday 8th February on a very windy DCU turf pitch - which both teams were used to training on. Against the breeze in the rst half and after the worst possible start going a down in 30 seconds, it was the kick that New York needed. Caolain Mathers was in good form winning a lot of kick outs, perfectly delivered from number 1 Gearoid Kennedy. James Breen, Dylan Curran and Peter Cronin were all solid in the backs. Against a massive breeze, the lads in white had turned around a diabolical start, draw game 1.3 to 0.6 With con dence high in the second half, it was John Moore’s that set up tactically better - all 14 men in their own half, a fortress for NY to break down. Despite the best eorts of Conor Mathers and Sean Moore, nothing seemed to go right for them. Sometimes wasteful in possession and sometimes the bounce of the just went against them. Liverpool were clever when the had the ball, forced the fouls to come and take NY to their rules. A fairy tale for the lads that traveled 3000 miles that just never happened, as they lost 0.8 to 3.4. Every player can hold their head up high, everyone back home has every reason to be proud of them. They played with passion, pride and heart every minute in every game. Progress has de nitely been made and the All Ireland Higher Education is just pending for now.

The New York team... to be in a rst ever All Ireland Higher Education Division 3 Final.

Both captains at the toss, just before the game. NY’s Kevin Loane closes in! NYMB Dinner Dance

The Dinner Dance is a time to appreciate and commend the grassroots of our organization - our kids. Our players from all the clubs across the State of New York put endless hours of work in throughout the year, both o and on the eld. The night is a huge night for them. We award our MVP’s, Championship Captains, CYC Captains, New York League Champions, Players of the Year, Feile teams, Memorial tournament winners, Scholarship winners and Scor winners. Majority of our players start from U8, right up to U18 before making the transition to adult football and Hurling. These will be the members that we will hope will give back to their club and county. From starting o playing to refereeing, coaching, taking up a committee position to perhaps one day representing New York Senior is their respected Hurling and Football championships. We want to hold onto the loyalty they have shown New York so far, so they can go the full circle and give back when they get older.

The 2019 MVP’s of the Hurling and Football season, chosen by the NYMB referees after every Spring game. (See Right)

The 2019 Scor Na Og Winners, across all clubs and competitions. (See Left) NYMB Chairman Danny Browne presents Hazel McGourty with her presentation plaque.

The Feile Division 1 Shield Winners - New York U14 Footballers. Scór na Óg 2020

What a fantastic night of Club Spirit, Irish Culture and Stage Talent at Scór na Óg on Saturday 29th Feb. St Barnabas was alive with Irish Culture as over 100 talented children from Celtics, St Brigid’s, St Barnabas, Rangers, Rockland, Shannon and Sperrin Og’s. The stage was packed with talent and the hall was full with family and friends, enjoying every second of it. Our four wonderful judges, Marie Barrett, Jo , Anne Marie Accosta and Toby had a very di cult job with such a high standard of talent across the board. Fr Brendan was the glue of our evening keeping everyone entertained while weaving through our competitions and performances and we are all so grateful to the team at St Barnabas for hosting Scór na Óg New York 2020. Scór na Óg New York wouldn’t have happened without so many people and the support of the entire New York GAA community from the New York Senior, Ladies, Minor and G4G boards, to all our clubs and their Scor O cers, parents and volunteers.

Competition Club Rank Sean Nos Dancing Rangers 1st

Sean Nos Dancing St Barnabas 2nd

Sean Nos Dancing St Brigid’s 3rd

Novelty Act St Brigid’s 1st

Novelty Act Rangers 2nd

Novelty Act Sperrin Og 3rd

Figure Dancing St Brigid’s 1st The Rockland Instrumental group.

Figure Dancing St Barnabas 2nd

Figure Dancing Rangers 3rd

Solo Singing Sperrin Og 1st

Solo Singing St Brigid’s 2nd

Solo Singing Rockland 3rd Recitation Rangers 1st

Recitation St Brigid’s 2nd Rangers GFC Novelty Act with The Sperrin Og Musicians! Recitation Shannon Gaels 3rd script writer Mike Wyle. Set Dancing St Brigid’s 1st

Ballad Group Sperrin Og 1st Some of our Ballad Group Rangers 2nd talented Scor participants Ballad Group Rockland 3rd across all of the Instrumental Sperrin Og 1st competitions, along with MC Instrumental Rockland 2nd Father Brendan. A great night Instrumental St Brigid’s 3rd of talent, club rivalry Club of the Year St Brigid’s 1st and irishness. Spirit of Scor Award Stella McNulty 1st Larry McCarthy’s Presidency Success

A massive, congratulations and well done to our own Larry McCarthy, who on Friday 28th February was elected as the next President of the GAA. Larry is the rst ever overseas president to be elected for the association, he will follow in footsteps of his predecessor, John Horan. Larry narrowly beat out former Armagh star, Jarlath Burns at National Congress, the vote needed four counts to reach the quota. The quota was 139 votes and took until the fourth count for Larry to receive 142 votes, while Burns received 132. The pair were tied on 110 each after the third count. Larry was served as a fantastic ambassador for New York GAA, he has taken many roles in the organization, including chairperson, secretary and PRO. The Bishopstown man, an associate professor in New Jersey’s Seton Hall University is aliated to the New York club since emigrating out to the United States. In a recent interview with the GAA, Larry said “this is a phenomenal day for New York GAA, for the - who have been involved in the GAA for years and years. A great day for North America, around the world and arguably a great day for the GAA here in Ireland as Current President John Horan congratulates Larry. well.” Larry described the win as “incredible, amazing, unbelievable”.

Congratulations again from every Gael at New York GAA, your commitment and work ethic towards the GAA over not just the last few months, but years has paid o. New York’s loss, but Ireland’s gain! Larry McCarthy, 40th President of the GAA. New York GAA Media Report

Newsletter Growth Through Google analytics we are able to keep track of the number of views of our monthly Newsletter. Our newsletter was lled with news about our county and what’s happening around the clubs. Big thanks to the club secretary's and PRO’s for their continued support. 3,015 MAJORITY of views Number of clicks came from a mobile device into January 2020 Newsletter 28% of views came from outside of the United States, including +38% 88% of our UK, Australia, France, Percentage the New Social Media York GAA views came Thailand, Greece, Spain Facebook page has Update from our & Ireland. Increased to since Facebook January 2018 pages

Facebook Page No. Of Likes New York Gaa (Current) 12,406 New York Gaa (Jan 2020) 12,299

NY Minor Board (Current) 1,483 NY Minor Board (Jan 2020) 1,450

NY Ladies (Current) 3,725 NY Ladies (Jan 2020) 3,694 NYGAA Media Report New York’s underage and adult success is traveling Twitter Page No. Of Likes around the world - click on the images below to check out articles about NY GAA this month. New York Gaa (Current) 10,300 New York Gaa (Jan 2020) 10,034 Instagram Account Followers New York Gaa (Current) 3,829 New York Gaa (Jan 2020) 3,699 https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2020/0223/1117078-congress-motion-needed-for-new-york-to-enter-tier-2/ Snapchat Account New York Gaa (Current) 1,212 https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/cork-born-larry-mccarthy-becomes-gaas- rst-overseas-member-to-be-elected-president-984844.html New York Gaa (Jan 2020) 1,174 Calendar of Events

Take a look of what we have planned for March 2020 - we’ve everything covered for County Board meetings, to exhibitions games to even fundraising events. Please come out and support our events. If you would like something included in the next edition of the Games Development Newsletter - please get in contact [email protected]. March 2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th U21 Development NYMB G4G Meeting U21 Development Squads @Gaelic Park Squads @Gaelic Park Football 8.15-9.15pm Meeting @Aisling Center Hurling 8.15-9.15pm Hurling 9.15-10.15pm @Danny Macs 7.45pm Football 9.15-10.15pm 8.00pm

8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th U21 Development Ladies Referee U21 Development NY Seniors VS Squads @Gaelic Park Squads @Gaelic Park Salthill Knocknacarra Football 8.15-9.15pm Course Hurling 8.15-9.15pm @Gaelic Park 4.30pm Hurling 9.15-10.15pm @GDO O ce Football 9.15-10.15pm 7.00pm FDNY vs NIFR @Gaelic Park 6.30pm

15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st U21 Development St Patrick’s U21 Development Yonkers St Patrick’s Squads @Gaelic Park Squads @Gaelic Park Day Day Parade on Football 8.15-9.15pm Hurling 8.15-9.15pm McLean. 1pm Hurling 9.15-10.15pm Football 9.15-10.15pm

22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th U21 Development U21 Development Squads @Gaelic Park Hurling Referee Squads - NOT ON! Football 8.15-9.15pm Course Hurling 9.15-10.15pm @GDO O ce 7.00pm

29th 30th 31th NY Seniors VS U21 Development Squads @Gaelic Park Newton Blue, Louth Football 8.15-9.15pm @Gaelic Park 7.00pm Hurling 9.15-10.15pm Coaching Corner

Great coaches lead the way and inspire athletes to change, improve and enjoy the sport. We are fortunate enough in New York to have knowledgeable and passionate coaches at both underage and adult level. It is important as a coach to always be striving to learn and be better. Watch a game or another training session, get another coach to watch your training, read a book OR check out some of the recommended resources below. Have any recommendations? Please let us know for the next edition of the ‘Coaching Corner’.

Download ‘GAA Match Reporter’ on App Store. Pick your team, keep an eye on the scores and stats of the game on via your smart-phone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6ZF9lEoeMw

At the recent Ulster GAA Coaching Conference both Derek McGrath and did a coaching clinic with Derry U17 Hurlers. CLICK THE ABOVE IMAGE to watch in on YouTube. A Look Around the Clubs

From indoor sessions, to di erent cultural events, February has been a busy month for New York GAA. Our ‘A Look Around the Clubs’ section features looking at what is happening at the grassroots of our organization. If you have something you would like included into next month‘s edition please email or get in with [email protected] let’s highlight the passion New York has for the GAA around the world

TOP RIGHT: Great work being done by St Patrick’s Connecticut, excellent numbers at their rst few indoor training sessions of the year. Brilliant folks!

TOP LEFT: Well done to all those that took part in the Rockland Fundamentals Course delivered by Rockland GDO Tadhg Brannigan.

LEFT: Start as you mean to go on for St Brigid’s Junior Ladies at their rst training session of the year, taking by coach Aisling Daly.

BOTTOM: Fantastic work by Westput Setanta at their annual Ladies Football indoor blitz at Carmel Sports Center, see below all U13 teams! A Look Around the Clubs

From indoor sessions, to di erent cultural events, February has been a busy month for New York GAA. Our ‘A Look Around the Clubs’ section features looking at what is happening at the grassroots of our organization. If you have something you would like included into next month‘s edition please email or get in touch with [email protected] let’s highlight the passion New York has for the GAA around the world

TOP RIGHT: Rockland back to the start of their indoor program, a lot of happy faces is the sign of a great training!

TOP LEFT: Shannon Gaels and St Barnabas U8 Hurlers teamed up for an indoor challenge game recently, skills and games delivered by HDO Jonathan Rochford and Shannon Gaels GDO David McNamara.

LEFT: NYMB Development Ocer, Caroline Martin, NYGAA Chairperson Joan Henchy and Shannon Gaels Coach, Treasa Goodwin- Smyth at the NYMB Dinner Dance!

BOTTOM: Unbelievable development being done by Westput Setanta starting their U16 Development Gaelic Football team for the rst time, great nubmbers by lads that have never played before! A Look Around the Clubs

From indoor sessions, to di erent cultural events, February has been a busy month for New York GAA. Our ‘A Look Around the Clubs’ section features looking at what is happening at the grassroots of our organization. If you have something you would like included into next month‘s edition please email or get in touch with [email protected] let’s highlight the passion New York has for the GAA around the world

SEE BELOW: Le Cheile at the start of their rst indoor training session of the year ahead, despite Feile try outs, Scor Na Og and playo s on - great numbers and great fun was had.

If you are looking to get involved 5 Star Ambassador Coaching Program, please let us know. A stipend of $500 for 10 club training activities, coaching qualications will be included.

The U8 Juvenile Indoor Hurling Tournament will be taking place at the end of the month, all clubs and new players are welcome!

SEE ABOVE: Shannon Gaels Club members at the St Pat’s for ALL Parade from Sunnyside to Woodside. The yellow and blue colors were really out in force.

SEE BELOW: Long Island Gaels attending the Irish American Society of Nassau, Su olk & Queens 70th Annual St Patrick’s Parade. Great representation at one of very rst St Patrick’s Day Parades of the season. Connect With Our Clubs

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Adult Men’s Football. Adult Hurling https://www.facebook.com/Tyrone-GFC-New-York-142338142458923/ https://www.facebook.com/armagh.gaelicfootballclubnewyork https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynShamrocks/ http://www.cavannewyork.com/gaa/ http://stpatricksgfc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/RocklandGAA/ Tyrone Armagh Brooklyn St Pat, CT https://www.facebook.com/westmeathny/ Shamrocks Cavan Westmeath Rockland https://www.facebook.com/NYCelticJuniors/ https://www.facebook.com/Cork-Football-Club-Ny-255454863138/ https://www.facebook.com/pro le.php?id=100009314195534 https://www.facebook.com/ManhattanGaels/ https://www.facebook.com/LongfordGAANewYork/?ref=br_rs Manhattan Celtics Cork Gaels https://www.facebook.com/ulster.hurlingny?fref=mentions https://www.facebook.com/limerick.gacny?hc_ref=ARTJV4BE4dpI1zvphGc3P3KqTBbFw-FNyXsNB2exwsFdKbjjUYNVVXSS5eBCWmyqrWM https://www.facebook.com/leitrimnygfc/ https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasgfc/ https://www.facebook.com/Rangers-New-York-GAA-463216267193964/?ref=br_rs https://www.facebook.com/mayogfcny/ Ulster Leitrim Long Island Gaels St Barnabas Rangers Mayo https://www.facebook.com/Waterfordhurlingclubnewyork/ https://www.facebook.com/MonaghanGFCNY/ https://straymondsgaa.weebly.com/ https://www.facebook.com/westmeathny/ https://www.facebook.com/RocklandGAA/ https://www.facebook.com/Hibernians-GAA-Club-New-York-283535985426713/ https://www.facebook.com/TipperaryHurlingClubNewYork/ Tipperary Monaghan St Raymonds Westmeahth Rockland Hibernians Waterford http://shannongaels.org.assn.la/ https://www.facebook.com/DUBLIN-GAELIC-FOOTBALL-CLUB-NEW-YORK-246711321926/ https://www.facebook.com/KerryNYGAA/ https://www.facebook.com/sligo.gaanewyork Shannon Gaels Kerry Sligo https://www.facebook.com/hobokenguards/

Adult Ladies Football. Hobuken Gaurds https://www.facebook.com/ManhattanGaels/ https://www.facebook.com/CAVAN.LADIES.NY/?ref=br_rs https://www.facebook.com/leitrim.ladiesny.7 https://www.facebook.com/Na-Fianna-Ladies-NY-732545996837994/ https://www.facebook.com/ODonovan-Rossas-Astoria-Gaa-1760251760701544/ Adult Camogie O’Donovan Manhattan Gaels Cavan Leitrim Na Fianna Rossa https://www.facebook.com/anniemoore.camogieny.7 https://www.facebook.com/RocklandGAA/ https://www.facebook.com/kerrydonegalladiesGaelicfootballteam/ https://www.facebook.com/stbrigidslgfccny/ https://www.facebook.com/GoNewHavenGaelic/ https://www.facebook.com/LibertyGaels/ Annie Moore’s Liberty Gaels Rockland Kerry-Donegal St Brigid’s New Haven Thank you to all of those who have contributed to this month’s edition of Newsletter. Your feedback is welcome and any comments, suggestions or queries should be directed to [email protected].

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