Wexford GAA Convention Booklet 2019
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Cumann Luthchleas Gael - Coiste Chontae Loch Garman An Chomhdháil Bhliantúil 2019 Tuairisc an Runaí agus Tuairisc Airgid Monday 9th December 2019 Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford Town at 7.00 p.m. Wexford County Board would like to thank for their sponsorship over the past 6 years. We wish them continued success O O O O Wishing you a good Convention and Wexford success in 2020 CUMANN LUTHCHLEAS GAEL COISTE CHONDAE LOCH GARMAN Clár Oibre (Agenda) COMHDHÁIL 2019 Monday 9th December 2019 Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford Town at 7.00 p.m. AN CLÁR 1. Prayers for Deceased Members 2. Adoption of Standing Orders 3. Minutes of last Convention 4. Secretary’s Report 5. Sub Committee’s Reports 6. Treasurer’s Report 7. Election of Officers 8. Election of Delegates to Leinster Convention 9. Election of Delegates to Annual Congress 10. Motions 11. Chairman’s Address 12. Presentation by Commercial Committee 13. Amhrán na bhFiann 1 COMHDHAIL BHLIANTÚIL 2019 NOMINATIONS Chairman: Derek Kent Vice-Chairman: Michéal Martin Assistant Secretary: Andrew Egan Treasurer: Andrew Nolan Public Relations Officer: P J Howlin Children’s Officer: This position is selected and not elected Development Officer: This position is selected and not elected Coaching Officer: Bobby Goff Oifigeach Gaeilge & Cultúr: Cian Ó Lionáin Central Council Representative: Dermot Howlin, Liam Curtis Leinster Council Representatives (2): Mary Foley, Margaret Doyle, Tony Dempsey, Cathal Byrne Leinster Convention Delegates (5): Derek Kent, Gearóid Devitt, Michael Martin, Cathal Byrne, Tony Dempsey, Mary Doyle, Margaret Doyle, Denis Nolan All Ireland Congress (3): Michael Martin, Dermot Howlin, Joe O’Shaughnessy, (excluding Chairman & Secretary) Bobby Goff, David Tobin, Mary Doyle, Denis Nolan, Margaret Doyle STANDING ORDERS (1) The proposer of a Motion or an Amendment may speak for not more than five minutes when making the proposal. He/she may speak a second time and for not more than three minutes before a vote is taken. (2) A delegate seconding or speaking to a motion or an Amendment may speak once only and must not exceed three minutes. A maximum of two delegates from any one club shall speak on any one motion. (3) The Chairman may, at any time he considers a matter has been sufficiently discussed, call on the proposer for a reply, and when that has been given, a vote must be taken. (4) A delegate may, with the consent of the Chairman, move “that the question be put” after which, when the proposer has spoken, a vote must be taken. (5) Standing Orders shall not be suspended for the purpose of considering any matter not on the Agenda except by the consent of the majority equal to two-thirds of those present and voting. (6) A speaker to the Secretary’s Report or to any other general discussion shall not exceed three minutes on any one topic. 2 Miontuairisci Comhdhail Bhliantuil 2018 Riverside Park Hotel 12/12/18 I Lathair: Do bhí Derec Ceannt mar Cathaoirleach ag an gcruiunniú seo. Leithscéil: G.Ó Dughaill, An tAthair G. MacCartaigh, S.O’Faoláin Prayers for the deceased members offered by Fr.Oran Furlong. Bishop Denis Brennan sent his apologies. Standing orders adopted on the proposal of K.de Paor and seconded by S. Mac Cionnaith. Minutes of Comhhdhail 2017 adopted on the proposal of B. Mag Mhuirneachain and seconded by D.Ó Duain President Mick Kinsella was elected president for two years. C.O’Donnchú offered best wishes on behalf of the Buffers Alley Club. Secretary’s Report J.Ó Beara commended M. Uí Dhúill on her years of service on behalf of St.Anne’s. He also welcomed the new secretary. The secretary’s report was adopted on the proposal of S. Mac an Tuille and seconded by T.O’Riain. Sub Committees Reports adopted on the proposal of E. O’Murchú and seconded by D. O’Nualain. Treasurers Report adopted on the proposal of J.O’Sicoháin and seconded by P. de Breathnach. Total Income €3,065,518– Expenditure €2,584,020 - Surplus €481,498 M.Bhallis congratulated the board on the surplus and raised a query as to whether a debt of €200,000 was still owed by the county board. It was confirmed that this debt had now been paid. J.O’Siocháin raised queries regarding drops in sponsorship from Innovate of €10,000. This was clarified by Auditor R O Coigligh that €5000 for scholarships had been paid directly by Innovate to recipients for 2017 and 2018 and therefore there was a €10,000 drop this year so that this could be reflected in the accounts. J.O’Siocháin also wished for it to be the record that although there was a drop in income in the accounts, the net profit on the Development draw was up €6,000. This was due to the non-accrual of a prize (car) for the previous year. Cathaoirleach thanked Runai M Ui Dhuill and Cisteoir for their work with accounts. Election of Officers: As no election required, all nominees were ratified on the proposal of S.Ó Muiris and S. Ó Seachnasaigh. Chairman- Derek Kent Coaching Officer – Bobby Goff Vice Chairman- Micheal Martin Irish Officer – C O Lionain Assistant Secretary – Andrew Egan Children’s Officer – Des Croke (appointed) Treasurer - Andrew Nolan Central Council – Tony Dempsey PRO - P J Howlin Leinster Council Reps – Mary Foley, Dermot Howlin Development Officer – Cathal Byrne (appointed) D.O’Nualain withdrew from Congress nominations. Leinster Convention Delegates – ratified on the proposal of S.Ó Muiris and S. Ó Seachnasaigh. Margaret Doyle, Mary Doyle, Denis Nolan, Congress Delegates Elected – Micheal Martin, Dermot Howlin, Mary Doyle M O Mathuna gave a presentation on the Commercial Committee’s income for 2018 and projections for 2019 with detailed information on who/what committee will oversee the completion of each proposal. An Cathaoirleach advised a new sponsorship had been secured today with Sam McCauley’s pharmacies. P. Ó Húilin gave a presentation on the recent sub-committee report on Refereeing in the county. The recommendations will be taken forward in the new year by the Management Committee. S.O’ Maoltuile suggested as a mark of respect to S.O’Faoláin who had suffered a recent bereavement that discussion of the report would be deferred until the next county board meeting which was agreed to by the Cathaoirleach. Motions: Motion 1 Carried Motion 2 Referred to Croke Park for advice/potential pilot scheme. Motion 3 No seconder. Motion 4 Carried Motion 5 Withdrawn T. O’Diomaigh gave an address in recognition of the outgoing secretary M. Uí Dhúill who was retiring at this meeting. Clubs took turn in thanking and recognising M. Uí Dhúill for her diligent and tireless work and wished her all the best in retirement. These sentiments were echoed by all present. M. O’Martín presented in relation to the current coaching structures in the county and also in relation to the planned Wellness Week for 2019. Cathaoirleach D Ceannt in his address, through Powerpoint, thanked officers, clubs and all who supported during the year- Congratulated all winners -he spoke of our County teams and Squads – infrastructure – Grounds - Fundraising- CCC & Fixtures – Inaccurate Reporting - Future Development Proposals & Plans and wished all the best for 2019. An Cathaoirleach concluded the meeting by making a presentation to M. Uí Dhúill in recognition of her service. Gearóid Mac Daibhéid Runaí Chontae 3 RÚIN (MOTIONS) 2019 Motions to remove or to amend Rules must be carried by three-fifths of those present, entitled to vote and voting. Motion 1 To amended Official Guide Part 1 Rule 6.28 (F) and (H) to the following: (F) All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship (2018, 2019 and 2020) The All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship shall be organised initially on a Provincial basis in Munster and Leinster. Ulster Teams, as agreed by the Ulster and Leinster Councils, shall participate in the Leinster Championship. The All-Ireland Series shall be organised as follows: A draw will be made to decide which of the Munster or Leinster Champions will play Galway in the All-Ireland Semi-Final. The winner of the semi-final will than face the other provincial winner. The winner of the semi-final will than face the other provincial winner in the All-Ireland Final. In subsequent years the provincial winner which takes place in the semi-final will be rotated between the Munster and Leinster champions. The All-Ireland Minor ‘B’ and ‘C’ Hurling Championships shall be organised on the basis of Recommendations of the Central Competitions Control Committee, as approved by Central Council (H) Other All-Ireland Championship The All-Ireland Junior Football Championship, the All-Ireland Under 21 Hurling Championship and the All- Ireland Under 20 Football Championship shall be organised initially on a Provincial basis with the winners, going forward to the All-Ireland Series. The pairings for the All-Ireland Series shall be on a Rota System, initially determined by the Central Council. The All-Ireland Under 20 Football Championship shall commence no earlier than the last weekend in May (i.e. when both Saturday and Sunday fall in the month of May) and shall be concluded by the end of August. The All-Ireland Under 20 Hurling Championship shall be organised initially on a Provincial basis in Munster and Leinster, with Galway and any Ulster Team(s) as agreed by Ulster and Leinster Councils participating in the Leinster Championship. The Munster and Leinster champions shall proceed to the All-Ireland Final. Rest of rule 6.28 to remain unchanged Management Committee Motion 2 Bye-Law regarding Transfers within the county be amended to A member who wishes to leave one Club to join another club within the County must apply to the County Committee for a transfer before 5pm on the fourth Friday in January each year.