C.L.G. Laoise Comhdháil Bhliantúil The Midlands Park Hotel Port Laoise Monday, 9th December, 2019 7.30 p.m. At the heart of your Day! PENNEYS The newly extended bigger and better Laois Shopping Centre is NOW OPEN. Now with 1200 FREE covered car parking spaces and a brand new Tesco Extra Store open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Located in Portlaoise town centre with Tesco Extra, Penneys, Dealz, Unicare, Rafters Café and over 30 stores over 2 levels. Included in the offering is a wide variety of shops and services, sportswear, jewellery & accessories, home interiors, food & drink, health & beauty and much more. Centre Manager: Kevin Doyle Like us on: T: 057 8662804 E: [email protected] Download our FREE iPhone App www.laoisshoppingcentre.com via iTunes C.L.G. Laoise Standing Orders In order that the proceedings of the convention be carried out without delay the following Standing Orders will be observed: - 1. The Proposer of a Resolution, or Amendment thereto, may speak for 5 minutes but no longer. 2. A Delegate speaking to a Resolution or Amendment shall not exceed 3 minutes. 3. The Proposer of a Resolution, or Amendment, may speak a second time for 5 minutes, before a vote is taken, but no other Delegate may speak a second time to any Resolution or Amendment. 4. The Chairman shall, at any time he considers a matter has been sufficiently discussed, call on the Proposer to reply, after which a vote will be taken. 5. A Delegate may, with the consent of the Chairman, move “that the question be now put” after which, when the Proposer has spoken, a vote must be taken. An Clár 1. Adoption of Standing Orders. 2. Minutes of 2018 Convention. 3. Secretary’s Report. 4. Treasurer’s Report and Financial Statement. 5. Appointment of Tellers. 6. Election of Officers. 7. Motions. 8. Aon Ghnó Eile. 9. Votes of Sympathy. C.L.G. Laoise Comhdháil Bhliantúil 1 The Annual Convention of Laois GAA was held in Midlands Park Hotel on Monday 3rd December 2018 Cathaoirleach Peadar O’Néil presided at D. O’hAnluain & M. O’Bruadau, Cloch County Convention in Midlands Park Baile Cholla; D. O’Scolaí, S. Ní Braonáín Hotel on 03/12/18. The following Executive & L. De Stacphúil, Coillte; P. O’Conail, Members were also in attendance Tomas B. O’Nualláín & S. O’Beolláin, Coill na O ‘Cléirigh, Mairtín O’Broin, Ciarán O Cúirte; J. O’Cianaigh & S. De Búrca, Consléibhe, Gearóid O’Caomhanach, Crochta Ard; A. Ní Leathlobhair, M. Tomas Mac Seoin, Pascal Mac Aodh O’Leathlobhair & M. O’Riain, Ioma; Bhuí, Feargal O’Beirn, PS O’Ceallaigh, R. O’Ceallaigh, P. Beirgin & P. O’Deá, Padraig O Suilleabháin, Moncha Ni Eiréil; M. Ní Fhaoláin, M. O’Leathlobhair Dhubhsláinne,Labhras O’Faoláin, Dónal & M. Boltún, Graig Chuillinn; T. O’Gormáin agus Niall Mac Laitimh O’Fiach, S. de Faoite & M. O’Tarpaigh, (Runaí). Cill Chabháin; D. Beirgin, D. Beirgin & J. O’Muineacháín, Coill Choitín; G. The following Clubs were represented as Diring & M. Braonáín, Gleann Uisean; follows: T. O’Caoinnealbháin, M. O’Dubhslainne N. O’Riain & R. Mac Comhaill, Mainistir & P. O’hAilche, Coill; T. Danachair, T. Laoise; C. Ní Cholmáin, M. Mac an O’Mionacháín & A. Challoner, Móinteach Gahaill & C. Mac an Gahaill, Anach; SS. Mílic; S. O’Caomhanaigh, P. O’Laoire O’Conbhuí & S. Mac Aogáin, Ard Lios & L. O’Fionnalaigh, Na Diomasaigh; Cilchrúis; L. O’Braonáin, PS O’Cinnéide P. O’Diarmada & S. O’Ceallaigh, Páírc & M. O’Suillebháin, Ard Lios Cilín; L. Raithín Uisce; S. O’Rannacháin, B. O’Seachnasaigh & A. Mac Giolla Padraig, O’Rannachíán & S. O’Daltúin, Páírc Baile na Coille; F. O’Cearbhúill, Baile Raithín Uisce Tigh Mochua; D. O’Murchú, Fionn; S. Hovendon, W. Hovendon & D. O’Cléirigh & M. O’Leathlobhair, M. O’Murchú, Baile Laigheanáin; P. Cúil an tSudaire; SP O’Cathaláin, M. O’Dúlaoich, S. O’Deá & M. Ní Fhaoláin, O’Nialláin & C. Mhic Gearailt, Portlaoise; Baile Piocas; M. O’Scolaí, Mainistir Baile S. O’Caomhanaigh & M. O’Puirséil, Rath Atha Róine; S. Dáibhis, A. O’Langtúin Domhnaigh; M. O’Cleirigh, P. O’Faoláin & & A. O’Braonáín, Teach an Bhearra; E. M. Mac Giolla Phadraig, Rath Domhnaigh O’Faoláin & S. O’Caollaí, Buiríos Mór Eiréil; M. O’Leannáin, S. O’Leathlobhair Osraí; S. O’Ceallaigh, B. Ní Dhubhsláinne & S. O’Dúlaoich, Ross Fhionnghlaise; & T. Ní Fhaoláin, Buiríos Mór Osraí Coill T. O’Cearúill, M. Beirgin & N. Mac Choitín; U. Ní Dhonnchaidh, T. Deoráin Giolla Phóil, Seanchua; B. O’Conraoi, & M. Coiléir, Camros; S. Ozenbrook & C. Ní Fhearail & S. O’hIfearnáin, Sliabh M. Mac Pheadair, Baile an Chaisleáín; L. Bladhma; P. O’Braonáin & R. O’Muilleoir, O’hEathairn, P. O’Cathail & S. O’Conraoi, Spinc; T. O’Miach, M. Ní Mhideltáin & Cluain Fhada; S. O’Gormaín, Cluain na S. O’Cearbhúill, Maighean Rátha; M. Slí Naomh Manmáin; C. O’Meachair, O’Mórdha & D. O’Broin, Naomh Seosamh; C.L.G. Laoise Comhdháil Bhliantúil 2 L. O’Dubhsláinne, S. O’Dubhsláinne & E. Referee – Sean Mac Pearcín and SS O’Dubhsláinne, Sráidbhaile; S. Caimpion, O’Conbhuí expressed their concern T. Breatnach & D. O’Fionnagáin, Na at this proposal, stating it was very Clairsigh; M. O’Céin, D. O’Leathlobhair unfair to introduce such a sanction & P. O’Céín, An Fraoch; P. Harding, S. on small Clubs, who may not have O’Cronáín & S. O’Murchú, An Charraig; the resources to supply a Referee; A. Mhic Dhónaill, L. O’Rannacháin & M. O’Muilleoir, Tigh Mochua; B. O’hAllúinn, • Verbal Abuse towards Match G. Ni Chiarubháin agus S. Mac Peaircín, Officials – Ailéin O’Langtúin out- Tromaire. lined his agreement with report in relation to escalation in the amount Seamus Laibheartaigh – Childrens Officer; of verbal abuse directed towards Padraic O’Donnabháin – Handball; Séan our match officials and agreed that O’Meachair, Cumann na mBunscol; monetary fines on clubs may help in Oileabháír O’hAilche, Iarbhunscoileanna. stooping this practice; Leithscéíl – Sean O’Rannacháin • Centre of Excellence – Maire Ni (Uachtaráin) & Micheál O’Cearbhúill. Fhaoláin complimented the progress on this project development; 1. Standing Orders were adopted on the proposition of Liam de Stacaphúil, sec- • Strategic Review – Máire Ni onded by Mairtín Mac an Ghaill. Fhaoláin stated that this review pro- cess had been very thorough and 2. Minutes of 2017 Convention comprehensive and that its recom- was adopted on the proposition of mendations should be carried out; Pilib O’Céin, seconded by Liam O’Rannacháín. 4. Treasurer’s Report showing an operating surplus of €141,626 in 3. Secretary’s Report was adopted on County Committee A/c and €5,819 the proposition of Seán de Búrca, sec- in O’Moore Park A/c was adopted on onded by Seán O’Dubhsláinne. the proposition of Sean Mac Pearcín, • Group Senior Teams – Mairtín Mac seconded by Seán O’Ceallaigh. an Ghaill acknowledged outcome of Fixture Review Committee was be- • An Cisteoir gave a detailed ex- ing debated at County Committee planation of our financial ac- next Monday evening, but asked counts, explaining both Income not to dismiss all opportunities for and Expenditure Accounts and young players from Intermediate Schedules to accounts. He thanked and Junior clubs to play at Senior his fellow Executive members for championship level; their support with our finances, our main sponsors and fundraising • Loss of Home Advantage for sponsors, our O’Moore Park stew- League for Clubs who don’t supply a ards and gate staff; C.L.G. Laoise Comhdháil Bhliantúil 3 • Centre of Excellence – S. O’Ceallaigh • Ard Comhairle (Central Council) complimented An Cisteoir on an ex- Delegate: Gearóid O’Caomhanaigh cellent Financial Report and presen- was elected unopposed. tation. He queried if development was within budget and costs of re- • Comhairle Laighean (Leinster maining phases. An Cisteoir replied Council) Delegates (2): Tomas Mac to his queries; Seoin agus Paschal Mac Aodh Bhuí were elected after defeating Briain • Ground Rent – U. Ní Dhonnchaidh O’hAlúinn in a vote. queried as to what Ground Rent was. An Cisteoir replied to her query; • Oifigeach Oiliuna(Coaching): Ferghal O’Beirn was elected unop- posed. 5. Tellers – the following were appointed • Oifigeach Cultir agus Gaeilge and approved by Convention – Seán (Cultural and Irish): Moncha Ní O’Conghaile, Micheál O’Dubhsláinne, Dhubhsláinne was elected unop- Seamas O’Caomhanaigh, Seosamh posed. O’Conbhuí agus Adrainne Mhic Chartaigh. • Oifigeach Caidrimh Poibli (P.R.O.): Padraig O’Suilleabháin was elected unopposed 6. Election of Officers: The following of- • Congress Delegates (5): Peadar ficers were elected – O’Néil, Niall Mac Laitimh (both automatically elected); Mairtín • Cathaoirleach (Chairman): Peadar O’Broin, PS O’Ceallaigh agus O’Néíl was elected unopposed. Tomas Mac Seoin were elected after • Cathaoirleach (Chairman): Peadar vote. O’Néíl was elected unopposed. • Leinster Convention Delegates (5): • Leas Chathaoirleach (Vice Briain O’hAlúinn, Tomas O’Cléirigh, Chairman): Tomas O’Cléirigh was Moncha Ní Dhubhsláinne, elected unopposed. Gearóid O‘Caomhanaigh, Padraig O’Suilleabháin were elected. • Cisteoir (Treasurer): Mairtín O’Broin was elected unopposed. All elected candidates returned • Leas Cisteoir (Asst. Treasurer): thanks. Ciarán Consléibhe was elected un- opposed. C.L.G. Laoise Comhdháil Bhliantúil 4 7. Chairperson’s Address – P. O’Néil 8. NA RÚIN Cathaoirleach P. O’Néil addressed Convention, thanking Clubs for their A. In accordance with Rule 3.2, a Club attendance and their continued sup- shall affiliate annually with the port. He thanked his fellow executive County Committee on a standard members for their work and com- affiliation form, which shall include mitment to Laois GAA, our sponsors the names of the Club Executive and in particular Mattie Walsh, MW Committee, the Club colours and Hire; our sub-committees and our alternative colours and shall con- volunteers; Michael O’Brien, Fenagh firm that it has adopted the ap- for chairing the Fixture Review propriate form of the Official Club Committee, whose report is down Constitution and Rules.