RIP Christopher ('Big Chuck') Kennedy
St Margarets GAA would like to extend it's deepest sympathies to the Kennedy family who sadly lost Christopher Mon April 29th.
Chuck was a huge club man (Chuck talks about St Margarets GAA) - a former chairman of our club - a terrific footballer - playing most of his career at full back - he was a giant is so many different ways!
Chuck was a member of the 1962 Margarets team who won the Vincent de Paul Cup - a competition that contained some terrific teams at the time.
Chuck died peacefully surrounded by his family at Newpark Care Centre, The Ward.
Predeceased by his loving wife Angela. Dear father of Christine and Robert and adored grandfather of Daragh, Adam, Sean, Scott and Josh. Sadly missed by his family, son-in-law Damien, daughter-in-law Sharon, brothers (Richard, Sean, Jimmy, Raymond), sisters (Maura, Peggy, Noeleen, Francis), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and his many good neighbours and friends.
May Christopher Rest In Peace
Reposing at his son Robert's home (D11 Y165) from 4pm to 8pm this Thursday (May 2nd) evening. Removal on Friday (May 3rd) morning to St Margaret's Church, St Margaret's for funeral mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in The Ward Cemetery.
The family would like to say a special word of thanks to The Carers and Staff of Newpark Care Centre for the wonderful care that was given to Christopher.
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U12s v St Plunketts
Another outstanding display by these U12s against St Plunketts Saturday morning
Super displays by Lexi, Saoirse and Ruby who were outstanding
Interested in the future of St Margarets Community? Please attend this Saturday (27/04)!! All Welcome!
Planning For Real Community Plan
St.Margarets GAA Complex, k67 EY27
Saturday, April 27th, 2024
Anytime between: 2pm until 6pm
A public event for St Margarets residents and those living in surrounding areas to discuss what you would like to see happening in the community in the future?
Would you like to have more amenities in the community such as ...
A public library, kids playground, more sports clubs, more footpaths, more street lights, public event space, a bus shelter at your bus stop
Whatever you feel you would like in your community, drop in to this event for a few minutes and have your say!
Meet Hendrik Van Der Kamp, a Town Planning Expert, who will facilitate the Community in a 'Planning for Real' Community Plan
Areas include St.Margarets, The Ward, Bishopswood, Kilcoskan, Newpark, Coolquoy, Corrstown, Kilsallaghan, Toberburr Rivermeade, Kilreesk, Spricklestown, Thornton, Broughan, Kileek, Newtown Cottages, Shallon, Coolatrath, Surgalstown, Dubber Cross, Dunsoughly
All Welcome - Children, Teenagers & Adults! Town Planner wants to meet and hear local ideas for all ages!
Free parking, free refreshments
Tell your family, friends & neighbours
U12s v St Marys
What a show these boys put on in their 3rd grading match!
The team today ...
Charlie
Mason Luke
Jamie Cowley Harry Cantwell Kevin
Alex, Darragh
Harry Reagan, Robbie, Finn
Ryan (Jamie Reagan), Tynan (Cillian), Eoghan
St Margarets started this game fast - a well worked goal from the throw in! - they built on that good start and led by 8 points with 10 minutes gone. They moved the ball from back to front with great assurance in these early stages!
Defenders were fierce in their tackling - giving some very dangerous Mary's forwards no time on the ball!
Charlies kick outs were super early on - going long into midfield to Darragh & Alex. Mason marshalled the back superbly - always in the center and deep enough to see the danger. Jamie Cowley was the ultimate wing back - defending when he was called upon then first to get forward when we were attacking - super performance. Luke & Kevin & Harry Cantwell were excellent also - keeping everything simple - following the Marys attackers, winning ball back - and giving simple passes off to the forwards!
Darragh & Alex were all over the pitch - always available for passes and had great legs to get us up the pitch and ease the pressure! Some sensational catches in the 2nd half from Darragh! Both these kids scored some tremendous long range points!
In the half forward line - Harry Reagan, Robbie and Finn were willing runners and always dangerous - Harry with his bullish runs, Robbie with his smart runs & aggression and Finn with his all round Finesse!
In the full forward line - Ryan was welcomed back after a long term injury - and played as if he hadn't been away! Eoghan was superb with some very good catches and simple passes. Tynan was always available for the pass - and could have scored 2 goals towards the end! Jamie Reagan did great today and ultimately scored the equalising goal! Cillian - what can you say about this kid! He has the best set of hands in this age group for sure - anything that was played into him was caught and that usually led to a score via a hand off or by taking it himself!
St Marys came back into this game after a slow start - and it was all square at half time - 2 very equal sides - both working very hard to contain the other. St Mary's had several super runners who caused havoc when they ran at the Margarets defence!
The 2nd half was more intensive - and Mary's started to edge this game mid way through - their dangerous number 10 scoring 4 super goals! Mary's up by 6 points with 7/8 minutes remaining!
But this group have heart! They never dropped their heads and with the inspiration of Darragh & Alex - they knocked off 1-5 along with Killian & Jamie Reagan in that remaining 8 minutes to win this tie by 2!!!!
This was a battle we could have lost easily in that final period - but bullish determination - and some unreal scores - dragged us through - and it's a battle we'll reference from here on in as our 'base' standard!
Well done to this super bunch of kids!
Thank you for all the support this morning also!
Exciting News - St Margarets GAC announce New Lotto Platform!
St Margarets GAC woud like to announce that following the winning of our lotto (€16,650) Sunday 07/04/2024 - we have decided to re-jig our Lotto setup
We have now moved our lotto over to ClubZap!
From here on in - simple play on the ClubZap app (Clubhouse -> Lotto) OR optionally play at here.
We feel that our club is very familiar with ClubZap (chat groups, membership) and that having the lotto on this platform makes sense as users can purchase lotto tickets from the app. It's also a much simpler format - ie it doesn't require a user to register an account and log in - you simply add your email address to play.
All existing players (with remaining credit) have been moved across from the previous system with your numbers plus your remaining credits.
If you've any queries about the move or want to know your remaining credits - please email us at lotto@stmargaretsgaa.ie - and we'll get back to you with any queries within a working day.
The new lotto system mirrors the previous one in that we play with 28 balls (high odds of winning - only 20% of clubs in the country play with such high odds) & pot increases by €50 each week but we've changed a few things to make our lotto a little more exciting.
From now on - we will be giving out CASH PRIZES - no more lotto credits!
We'll start off this month by introducing 'Match 3s' (match 3 numbers) with a total fund of €100 to be shared - ie 1 match 3 takes €100, 2 match 3s split it etc.
We will not be doing 'Lucky Dips' (€20) for a few months - just to shake it up! I'm sure i'm not the only one who's tired of these prizes!
Our new pot following our lotto win is €2,500
Ok - that's it - good luck with the new system - and feel free to give us any feedback you want at lotto@stmargaretsgaa.ie
Ready? Our next draw - and 1st on ClubZap is now open! Draw will take place this coming Sunday evening - that's Sunday 21/04.
Play now (note existing players with credit are automatically entered into each draw until your credit runs out) on the ClubZap app (Clubhouse -> Lotto) OR optionally play at here.
U8s v Peregrines & U9s v O'Tooles
U8s & U9s played Peregrines & O'Tooles yesterday morning
And what a performance each of these groups put in!
Loads of touches, loads of involvement - this is the 2nd outing for these split groups - and confidence is growing FAST!!!
Again - thank you so much to the management of Damien, James, Ivan & Breffni
Thank you to Peregrines & O'Tooles for hosting us
OsKaRs 2024 - Movie Purchase - Final Chance! - Closes TONIGHT (Sun 10th March) @ 10pm
Due to demand - Offer extended to tonight - Sunday night 10th March
St. Margaret’s Community - St Margarets GFC in association with Kilcoskan, Mary Queen of Ireland, St. Margarets - OsKaRs 2024 was hosted February 10th 2024. The event raised essential funds for all the above entities and we can't thank those individuals and businesses (150-160) enough for their support! Those that attended the evening watched 7 amazing movies who's 90+ actors were from our very own community! These movies are now available for general sale - in the form of a portable encrypted USB stick.
Each stick contains 7 full movies.
- The Snapper - Sandra Duffy, Nigel Kennedy, Caoimhe Redmond, Trish Finnegan, Ivan Sutton, Caroline Kennedy, Rory Dwyer, Fiona O'Grady, Tk Arthurs, Orla Regan, Linda Crosby, Trish Whyte, Emma Regan, Helena McGann, Lauren Mcdonnell, Sharon Kennedy, Adrienne Lacey, Michelle Abbot
- Michael Collins - Aidan Mullally, Aileen Mather, Martin Tracey, Joanna Lynn, Paul Woolsey, Ciaran Dunne, Dave Kennedy, Gazz Hickey, Pat Stritch, Jack Stynes, John Kennedy, Adam Kennedy
- The Shawshank Redemption - Jim Scully, Stuart King, Paddy Winters, Vincent Donoghue, Dave Abbot, Barry Mclean, John Rochford, Aaron Creegan, Shane, Rutledge, Tucker Daly, John Farrell, Paul Daly
- Derry Girls - Aine Scully, Niamh Mullally, Charmaine Doyle, Andrea Lovely, Shauna Martin, David Smyth, Maria Gorman, Danny O'Neill, Martin Lumly, Dessie Johnson, Robyn Warren, Sandra Madigan, Niamh Bracken, Cora Campbell, Mark Hanlon, Claude Smyth, Marlinda Fitzgerald
- Forrest Gump - Declan Cowley, Micheal Ryan, Jennifer McGuiness, Sheila Whelan, Robert Byrne, Ivan Smyth, Claire Dunne, Mick Fox, Jamie Nugent, Hubert Madigan, Mick Mckenna, Mary Madigan, Chris Marshall
- The Full Monty - Kieran Kennedy, Thomas Walker, Franky Barr, Mark Cowley, Tommy Dwyer, Anthony Tynan, Shannen Abbot, Alana Hughes, Aoife O'Grady
- Veronica Guerin - Kate Rooney, Nessa Madigan, James Gaskin, Jason McEneaney, Eoin Hanlon, Richard Cantwell, Terri Shanahan, Maria Burke, Orla Madigan, Tommy Flood, Jack Murphy, John Fitzgerald, Bronagh Rumgay, Tom Naughton
Once purchased, we will contact you for pickup. Please note - the deadline for ordering is tomorrow - Friday - March 8th - so last chance to order!
Get yours now at https://stmargaretsgaa.ie/events/fundraising/oskars-2024-movie-purchase/
OsKaRs 2024 - Movie Purchase - Last Chance! - Closes tomorrow (Friday 8th March) @ 10pm
Order will be put in Saturday morning so our deadline has to close tomorrow evening at 10pm!
St. Margaret’s Community - St Margarets GFC in association with Kilcoskan, Mary Queen of Ireland, St. Margarets - OsKaRs 2024 was hosted February 10th 2024. The event raised essential funds for all the above entities and we can't thank those individuals and businesses (150-160) enough for their support! Those that attended the evening watched 7 amazing movies who's 90+ actors were from our very own community! These movies are now available for general sale - in the form of a portable encrypted USB stick.
Each stick contains 7 full movies.
- The Snapper - Sandra Duffy, Nigel Kennedy, Caoimhe Redmond, Trish Finnegan, Ivan Sutton, Caroline Kennedy, Rory Dwyer, Fiona O'Grady, Tk Arthurs, Orla Regan, Linda Crosby, Trish Whyte, Emma Regan, Helena McGann, Lauren Mcdonnell, Sharon Kennedy, Adrienne Lacey, Michelle Abbot
- Michael Collins - Aidan Mullally, Aileen Mather, Martin Tracey, Joanna Lynn, Paul Woolsey, Ciaran Dunne, Dave Kennedy, Gazz Hickey, Pat Stritch, Jack Stynes, John Kennedy, Adam Kennedy
- The Shawshank Redemption - Jim Scully, Stuart King, Paddy Winters, Vincent Donoghue, Dave Abbot, Barry Mclean, John Rochford, Aaron Creegan, Shane, Rutledge, Tucker Daly, John Farrell, Paul Daly
- Derry Girls - Aine Scully, Niamh Mullally, Charmaine Doyle, Andrea Lovely, Shauna Martin, David Smyth, Maria Gorman, Danny O'Neill, Martin Lumly, Dessie Johnson, Robyn Warren, Sandra Madigan, Niamh Bracken, Cora Campbell, Mark Hanlon, Claude Smyth, Marlinda Fitzgerald
- Forrest Gump - Declan Cowley, Micheal Ryan, Jennifer McGuiness, Sheila Whelan, Robert Byrne, Ivan Smyth, Claire Dunne, Mick Fox, Jamie Nugent, Hubert Madigan, Mick Mckenna, Mary Madigan, Chris Marshall
- The Full Monty - Kieran Kennedy, Thomas Walker, Franky Barr, Mark Cowley, Tommy Dwyer, Anthony Tynan, Shannen Abbot, Alana Hughes, Aoife O'Grady
- Veronica Guerin - Kate Rooney, Nessa Madigan, James Gaskin, Jason McEneaney, Eoin Hanlon, Richard Cantwell, Terri Shanahan, Maria Burke, Orla Madigan, Tommy Flood, Jack Murphy, John Fitzgerald, Bronagh Rumgay, Tom Naughton
Once purchased, we will contact you for pickup. Please note - the deadline for ordering is tomorrow - Friday - March 8th - so last chance to order!
Get yours now at https://stmargaretsgaa.ie/events/fundraising/oskars-2024-movie-purchase/
OsKaRs 2024 - Movie Purchase - Deadline - Friday 8th March
St. Margaret’s Community - St Margarets GFC in association with Kilcoskan, Mary Queen of Ireland, St. Margarets - OsKaRs 2024 was hosted February 10th 2024.
The event raised essential funds for all the above entities and we can't thank those individuals and businesses (150-160) enough for their support!
Those that attended the evening watched 7 amazing movies who's 90+ actors were from our very own community!
These movies are now available for general sale - in the form of a portable encrypted USB stick.
Each stick contains 7 full movies.
- The Snapper - Sandra Duffy, Nigel Kennedy, Caoimhe Redmond, Trish Finnegan, Ivan Sutton, Caroline Kennedy, Rory Dwyer, Fiona O'Grady, Tk Arthurs, Orla Regan, Linda Crosby, Trish Whyte, Emma Regan, Helena McGann, Lauren Mcdonnell, Sharon Kennedy, Adrienne Lacey, Michelle Abbot
- Michael Collins - Aidan Mullally, Aileen Mather, Martin Tracey, Joanna Lynn, Paul Woolsey, Ciaran Dunne, Dave Kennedy, Gazz Hickey, Pat Stritch, Jack Stynes, John Kennedy, Adam Kennedy
- The Shawshank Redemption - Jim Scully, Stuart King, Paddy Winters, Vincent Donoghue, Dave Abbot, Barry Mclean, John Rochford, Aaron Creegan, Shane, Rutledge, Tucker Daly, John Farrell, Paul Daly
- Derry Girls - Aine Scully, Niamh Mullally, Charmaine Doyle, Andrea Lovely, Shauna Martin, David Smyth, Maria Gorman, Danny O'Neill, Martin Lumly, Dessie Johnson, Robyn Warren, Sandra Madigan, Niamh Bracken, Cora Campbell, Mark Hanlon, Claude Smyth, Marlinda Fitzgerald
- Forrest Gump - Declan Cowley, Micheal Ryan, Jennifer McGuiness, Sheila Whelan, Robert Byrne, Ivan Smyth, Claire Dunne, Mick Fox, Jamie Nugent, Hubert Madigan, Mick Mckenna, Mary Madigan, Chris Marshall
- The Full Monty - Kieran Kennedy, Thomas Walker, Franky Barr, Mark Cowley, Tommy Dwyer, Anthony Tynan, Shannen Abbot, Alana Hughes, Aoife O'Grady
- Veronica Guerin - Kate Rooney, Nessa Madigan, James Gaskin, Jason McEneaney, Eoin Hanlon, Richard Cantwell, Terri Shanahan, Maria Burke, Orla Madigan, Tommy Flood, Jack Murphy, John Fitzgerald, Bronagh Rumgay, Tom Naughton
Once purchased, we will contact you for pickup. Please note - the deadline for ordering is this coming Friday - March 8th - so hurry!
Get yours now at https://stmargaretsgaa.ie/events/fundraising/oskars-2024-movie-purchase/