Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Cinn Mhara Kinvara G.A.A. Comhdháil Bhliantúil 2018 Dé Domhnaigh 6ú Eanáil 2019 AN CLÁR 1) Introduction. 2) Minutes of last A.G.M. 3) Secretary’s Report. 4) Treasurer’s Report. 5) Chairman’s Address. 6) Other Managers Reports 7) Election of Club Officers 8) Election of Other Positions and Executive Committee 9) Motions / Recommendations 10) AOB CLG Cinn Mhara, Bóthar an Mhaigh, Cinn Mhara, Co. na Gaillimhe riomhphost: [email protected] láithreán gréasáin: www.kinvaragaa.ie SECRETARY’S REPORT 2018 A Cháirde, Tá sé d’onoir domsa, mar Rúnai Cumann Luath Chleas Gael Cinn Mhara, imeachtai an bhliain seo a chur ós bhur gcomhair inniú. Gabhaim búiochas do gach duine, leis a gcomhoibriú a fhuair me í rith na bliana. We extend our sympathies to all families and clubs, who suffered bereavements during the year. We especially think of our two club Presidents whom we sadly lost last summer – Paul O’Shaughnessy RIP and Paddy Kavanagh RIP. Events such as these put sport into perspective and affords us the opportunity to take stock of our priorities and values. Team competitions and results 2018 INTERMEDIATE HURLING Intermediate Hurling League 19.03.18 Kinvara 1-9 1-12 Rahoon – Newcastle 25.03.18 Meelick - Eyrecourt 3-16 0-10 Kinvara 06.07.18 Kinvara … … Pádraig Pearses (ROS) 20.07.18 Kinvara 2-8 3-15 Sylane 22.07.18 Carnmore 0-21 0-11 Kinvara 14.08.18 Kinvara 0-14 0-15 An Spidéal First game of the year was a home league opener loss to Rahoon Newcastle. 20 lads togged with 12 being 21 or younger. David Huban also togged out in his 22nd year with Kinvara’s first team. None of the 12 players referred to were born when he made his Senior debut for Kinvara in 1996. The league despite the losses was used as a training and development exercise especially for younger players being introduced into the panel. Intermediate Hurling Championship R1 Sat 07.04.18 at Ballindereen Kinvara 0-13 0-13 Kilconieron R2 Sun 22.04.18 at Carnmore Kinvara 0-17 1-12 Kiltormer R3 Fri 31.08.18 at Kenny Park Kinvara 2-18 2-10 Castlegar R4 Fri 14.09.18 at Kenny Park Kinvara 5-11 1-16 Annaghdown R5 Sun 23.09.18 at Loughrea Kinvara 3-12 0-16 Kilbeacanty R6 Sun 30.09.18 at Kilbeacanty Kinvara 0-12 0-18 Killimor P6 W4 L1 D1 Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter Final 13.10.18 at Kenny Park Kinvara 0-18 0-18 Rahoon Newcastle 20.10.18 at Kenny Park (Replay) Kinvara 0-16 1-15 Rahoon Newcastle In the championship Kinvara started their fourth year down in the intermediate ranks. Round 1 v Kilconieron This ended all square after a tense and exciting match. Kinvara began this game with six lads who had not started in our last intermediate championship games last year. Three lads also made their debuts namely Luke Connors, Kealin O’Rouke and Sean Linnane. Also great to see Kinvara’s sporting their new jerseys and many thanks to Michael Burke in the Pier Head for sponsoring. Round 2 v Kiltormer This exciting game ebbed and flowed, the game looked like gone from us three times in the second half, but each time we had the belief and spirit to fight back. We were a point down heading to full time but Kinvara pipped Kiltormer with a late salvo of points after a pulsating encounter. Three points from four as we headed for a four month break. Round 3 v Castlegar The club scene resumed for Kinvara following a four month break of following the County team. An impressive four point win against Castlegar. Round 4 v Annaghdown We were without the services of long serving David Huban who had suffered a bad ankle injury after an accident at home. This was a good win with an impressive tally of five goals. Round 5 v Kilbeacanty Although through to the quarter finals, Kinvara showed no complacency and kept their unbeaten run going to finish as high as possible in the group table. Although Kilbeacanty looked better for much of the match, Kinvara kept in touch by hitting goals at crucial times and eventually took the lead with ten minutes left. Round 6 - Killimor Although both sides were qualified, there was still much to play for to decide the final standings. It was Kilimor who took this encounter more seriously striving to beat us by seven plus points to avoid meeting their old adversaries Meelick–Eyrecourt in the draw from the other group. Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter Final This was the third year in a row to be paired against Rahoon Newcastle at quarter final stage. This game ended all square after extra time in a game where either team could have snatched victory. Although we lost the replay, huge effort and commitment was shown by all players as they battled to the final whistle. We missed two goal opportunities, they took their only one and with a bit more luck we could have won. Kinvara started this match without nine players available to us that played Intermediate hurling for our club either this year or last. All lost through either injury, work commitments, emmigration or retirement. But it should be noted that five young lads made their championship debut this year (adding Tom Fordham and Simon Whelan to the previously mentioned three). Goalie Mike Smith also made his debut! All U17 lads trained with the panel this year to gain experience. Our Intermediates also fielded in the Paddy Kelly Cup this year against a very strong Feakle side from Clare. Although we lost that match, we thank the manager and squad for ensuring that this long serving club cup was played for. The club hurler makes lots of sacrifices during the year including work and family, has to maintain fitness for a four month period in the middle of summer and we as a club appreciate this. We thank team manager Michael Helebert and his backroom team of Paddy Barry, Francis Comyn, Eamonn Keely, Barry O’Driscoll with Kevin Molloy from Kilnadeema on board as trainer. Junior B Hurling Championship Group 23.06.18 at Kinvara Kinvara 5-18 2-12 Carnmore 10.07.18 at Oranmore Kinvara Conc. 0-0 Oranmore Maree 24.07.18 at Kinvara Kinvara 1-13 2-20 Ballindereen 26.07.18 at Castlegar Kinvara 1-7 2-18 Castlegar P4 W1 L3 Preleminary Quarter Final Kinvara Conc. 0-0 Portumna Nobody volunteered to manage this team so a temporary management team of club officers Garret Byrne and Derek Smith stepped in. Very poor uptake and response from players. This grade needs to be resurrected next year especially with 10/12 lads arriving from the Juvenile club. Thanks to Garret Byrne and Derek Smith for their efforts during difficult circumstances. Junior C Hurling Championship Group R1 14.06.18 at Kinvara Kinvara 1-15 1-18 Rahoon Newcastle R2 10.06.18 at Tuam Kinvara 8-15 2-8 Tuam Hurling R3 17.06.18 at Kinvara Kinvara 4-15 0-17 Annaghdown R4 29.06.18 at Mullagh Kinvara 3-9 1-16 Mullagh R5 26.07.16 at Kinvara Kinvara 3-10 2-17 St Thomas R6 29.07.18 at Gort Kinvara 3-11 2-14 Gort R7 12.08.18 at Kinvara Kinvara 5-6 2-14 Craughwell P7 W3 L3 D1 Championship Play Off 09.09.18 at Loughrea Kinvara 1-3 1-11 Mullagh The first game of the year saw Kilbeacanty travel down for a challenge game with Tommy Hanlon as referee on the 28th of April. In the championship after opening Round 1 loss at home to Rahoon Newcastle, there followed an away win against Tuam and a home win against Annaghdown. Round 4 was a narrow one point loss away to Mullagh. Round 5 was a home loss to St. Thomas followed by a Round 6 away draw to Gort. Round 7 was a a home win against Craughwell. This was a great championship with only one point separating six teams in the group. This resulted in a play off against Mullagh for the last quarter final spot. The season came to an end with a loss to Mullagh in Loughrea on Sunday 9th September. Kinvara were missing several players for several reasons but full credit to the lads that togged out and put on a determined and committed display. This group was most competitive with only one point separating six teams from second to seventh place. A good achievement to get to the playoffs having narrowly lost the first game of the year to eventual winners Rahoon Newcastle. The highlight of their year must have been the winning of the annual Tony Moylan Cruinniu Cup. This was played on the Sunday of the Cruinniu in a highly entertaining and dramatic match with Craughwell. Club Officer Maire O’Keeffee presented the cup to joint captains Ger Linnane (Roo) and Tommie Kavanagh. Huge thanks to Manager Liam Kavanagh without whom there would be no Junor C team this year. Liam was assisted by the tireless Tommy Hanlon who finds great eneregy despite illness and the evergreen Aidan Fahy, selector and player of nearly every position on the team. U21 Hurling B1 Championship 11.03.18 at Kinvara Kinvara 0-18 6-8 Salthill-Knocknacarra 03.11.18 at Ahascragh Kinvara Conc. 0-0 Ahascragh-Fohenagh The opener was played in Kinvara on the 11th of March.