Lotto Appreciation
To thank our Lotto supporters for their continued support, we are adding some extra prizes to our weekly lotto for the three December draws prior to Christmas. For the draws on the 13th and 20th December we will add a lucky dip winner for a Christmas hamper along with 2 lucky dip winners for three free entries to the following week’s lotto draw. These will be in addition to our normal five lucky dip winners of €30 and of course the draw for the jackpot which will be €3,500 for the 13th December draw. So make sure you have your lotto ticket for these draws and encourage family and friends to buy a St Pats Lotto ticket.
Lotto
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 07, 17, 18 and 30. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Christy Hallinan Rock St, Liam Scanlon Tonevane , Seamus Cronin online, Ciaran Og Murphy Mounthawk and Tom O’Sullivan Curraheen.
The winner of the Christmas hamper was Phil Curran Blennerville.
The free Lotto entry winners were Joe Costello Ballydunlea and Padraig O’Sullivan Cloghane.
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €3500 and the draw will take place on Sunday night December 13th in The Clubhouse. Lotto tickets can be purchased online, from any club officer or at the following outlets: Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers, O’Shea’s Shop and Service Station, Poff Motors, Noyeks, Byrnesworth.
Many thanks to all who contribute to our weekly Club Lotto. The Club cannot emphasise enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends and work colleagues. The Covid-19 restrictions have seriously hampered our fundraising and income. The Lotto is now the critical and only source of funds for the Club. We are appealing to all club members to promote our lotto at this time as we are in dire need of funds to keep our club afloat.
AGM
Our AGM will take place this year this Thursday night 10th December at 8pm. Due to Covid-19 restrictions this year the AGM will take place virtually. All club members will be sent information on this in the coming weeks. The club is also aware of our members who do not have access to internet and social media but we plan to facilitate same with on-line assistance in our clubhouse with a maximum of 6 people in attendance. This will change based on the new restrictions that will be in place by the first week in December. If you are interested in joining the committee to help out in the running of your local club, please do not hesitate in contacting any committee member. We are always looking for new committee members with fresh ideas and enthusiasm. The annual general meeting is your opportunity to hear what is happening in your club and to become involved and take an active part in the decision-making process.
All full members are encouraged to attend and make your contribution to the running of the club.
Best Wishes / Congratulations
Best wishes to the Kerry Minor team managed by our own James Costello playing Cork in the semi-finals of the Electric Ireland Munster Football Minor Championship on Tuesday, 15th December at 7pm in Austin Stack Park, Tralee.
Congratulations to Roger Farmer who received a trophy from Toyota in recognition of his hard work and dedication and also achieving Team 21 Diagnostic Technician status.
Latest Covid-19 Update to Clubs
1. Club Games
Under the new Level 3 Restrictions announced by Government and which take effect from December 1st, Club games are not permitted – only approved inter-county games can take place.
2. Club Training
In level 3, underage and adult training can take place, but must be on a non-contact basis in pods of up to 15.
All clubs and players are reminded that Health Questionnaires and all other relevant control measures must continue to be followed.
No training of any kind is permitted at club level in the Six Counties, either outdoors or indoors until midnight on Thursday December 10th 2020 at the earliest. Further advice will issue from Ulster GAA once it is available
3. Use of Indoor Team Facilities
Dressing rooms, showers and all other indoor training facilities should remain closed for club activities.
Club Gyms in the 26 Counties may be opened for use by individuals only, with protective measures in place. Players/Teams must not train in groups.
Further advice on protective measures for gyms is included as an Appendix to this document. The GAA will continue to monitor the situation with regard to club gyms and if our Covid Advisory Group are not happy that the advice for use of gyms is being properly adhered to, it may lead to their closure again.
4. Committee Meetings No indoor meetings can be held.
5. Officer Training All officer Training must be delivered online. Outdoor coaching education courses may be held but are subject to a 15-person maximum.
6. Club Bars Club Bars that do not serve food must remain closed until further notice
From Friday 4 December, Club bars that are operating as restaurants (i.e. serving a substantial meal) can open for indoor dining with additional restrictions, including a requirement for meals to be prepared on site, inside the premises, and with a maximum of 6 people per table.
Club bars must follow all the relevant protocols for the sector. All Club bars in the six counties must remain closed or in the case of those offering restaurant services continue offering take away food only until midnight of Thursday 10th December 2020, at the earliest. Further advice will issue from Ulster GAA when it is available.
7. Indoor Events on GAA Property Commercial use of indoor halls continues to be permitted where agreement was in place prior to March and relevant insurance are in place. Use by State bodies e.g. HSE/Schools is also permitted.
These are the only instances in which indoor activity is permitted on GAA Club property.
8. Outdoor Events on GAA Property Gatherings of up to 15 people only are permitted. As such, fundraisers such as fittest family, Couch to 5k etc should not be organised.
Drive in events may be held subject to clubs requesting extension of insurance cover from Marsh Ireland or GAA Insurance section; however patrons must remain in their vehicle for the entire duration of the event with no access to club facilities including toilets. Cars attending such events should only contain people from their own pod.
Other events such as Poc Fada or Road bowling should only be organised if they can be limited to 15 people and face coverings must be worn. Appendix – Advice for Use of GAA Club Gyms The following advice – taken from the Ireland Active Framework for Safe Operation should be followed when opening Gym facilities: • Social distancing of 2m should always be maintained • Participants should not congregate before or after activities, and facilities should design internal flows to reflect this. • Facilities should plan for a maximum of 1 person/4 square metres* (2mx2m) and in accordance with government advice on maximum capacities for indoor activities. • Ensure adequate ventilation, avoiding recycling of air to avoid possibility of infection, in accordance with HSE/HSA guidance • Carry out frequent cleaning of surfaces and wipe downs of contact surfaces with single use disinfectant wipes or strong disinfectants and microfibre cloths. • Users should not share towels, water bottles etc. • All of the standard infection control guidance from the HSE should be heeded. • There should be no hands-on adjustments or physical contact during training. • Spacing of exercise machines/equipment should be undertaken to ensure 2m distance between equipment. An alternative may be to use every second piece of equipment or the closing of certain stationary equipment to ensure 2m distancing. • Equipment which is 2m apart should not be placed where exercisers are facing each other. • Spin bikes should be staggered and spaced 2m apart to avoid spray back. • Loose equipment such as dumbbells, kettlebells, free weights etc. should be used by one exerciser and cleaned in between each use by users/staff. • Booking of time slots should be employed in order to enable safe management and recording of users in the facility. • Where spotting of weights is being undertaken, face coverings should be worn All areas, within the gym, where social distancing is particularly challenging should be kept closed – Players should not enter the gym facility prior to their assigned reservation Adequate signage and reminders should be provided at entrances and in strategic places within the gym providing instruction on social distancing, hand hygiene, use of cloth face coverings or masks, and cough and sneeze etiquette.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Mary Leahy Oakpark, Eileen Murphy Brosna and James Healy The Kerries.
Best Regards,
Dipo Dairo
PRO St Pats Blennerville GAA Club
086-8963505
mailto:pro.stpatricksblennerville.kerry@gaa.ie
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