Lotto
Our club lotto remains suspended in line with the Government / HSE advice at that time.
While this is a regrettable decision it is necessary to safeguard the health of our club officer’s lotto players and our many promoters.
We thank all our promoters and supporters of the St. Pats Club Lotto and we look forward to your support again hopefully in the not too distant future.
Phase One of Eased Restrictions Update
Phase One of the roadmap to reopen our economy and society officially begins on Monday, 18 May. People are now being urged to use face coverings when using busy public transport or when in enclosed indoor public areas, such as retail outlets. Here is a breakdown of what the new Covid-19 rules mean:
* Up to four people who don’t live together can meet outdoors while keeping at least 2 metres apart. Everyone at meeting must be within 5km of their home. * Outdoor workers including builders and gardeners can return provided social distancing rules are applied. Everybody else, aside from essential workers like healthcare staff, must continue to operate from home. * Hardware stores, garden centres, farmers’ markets and other shops that are primarily outdoors can get back to business. Also reopening are opticians, garages, bicycle shops and stores that sell office products, electoral goods, IT and phones. * Golf and tennis are the two main sports which are allowed. Playing pitches are allowed to open if social distancing can be maintained but team sports are banned. People can exercise in groups of up to four people where there is no contact. * Cars parks at beaches, parks and mountain walks can reopen where people can move around freely and where social distancing can be maintained. * Teachers will be able to access school and college buildings if it helps with the distribution of remote learning. * Attendance at funerals will still be limited to 10 people. * The 5km travel limit remains in place. * You should still stay at home as much as possible. * Those over 70 or considered vulnerable should continue to stay at home except for their daily exercise.
GAA Update
The GAA has confirmed that no official on-field activity will resume before July 20 and our facilities will remain closed until that date and will issue detailed advice before any return to play, outlining the steps needed to take to facilitate the re-commencement of our training and games, both in terms of physical engagement and around the use of our facilities.
The GAA Player Injury Scheme will remain closed until an official return to activity is confirmed.
Clubs are reminded that membership and public liability will need to be in place for the return of our activities and are advised to process same in the weeks ahead.
Allowing for the complexities associated with the current situation, the GAA continues to plan for the staging of this year’s Kellogg’s Cúl Camps and will communicate any changes to this approach with our clubs if they arise.
The maintenance of facilities can continue while adhering to the guidelines and as of May 18 construction work on our grounds is also permitted and clubs should liaise with their County Committees on this issue.
The GAA also underlines the importance of continuing to adhere to the guidelines to ensure that the country as a whole meets its targets in the coming weeks allowing us to make progress and facilitate a return to the games we love when it is safe to do so.
Looking after your Mental Health during this Pandemic
For those of us struggling to deal with the restrictions due to the crisis, Yourmentalhealth.ie has plenty of advice and information to help deal with our mental well-being. Some tips are given below:
* Heathy lifestyle – It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and getting a good night’s sleep. * Develop a routine – Maintain structure in your day for exercising, meals, work, relaxation, sleeping etc and try to stick to it. * Take a break – If working from home, ensure that you take regular breaks away from phone and computer. * Limit news consumption – Information overload can be very upsetting and cause stress. Take regular breaks from news and social media and rely on information from trusted sources such as HSE * Stay connected – Stay connected with family and friends through calls, video chat, text messages etc. * Ask for help – If you are feeling low, talk to someone you trust or contact a mental health support service.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Tom Foley Kerins’ Park, Pauline O’Shea née McDonnell Clahane Ballyard, Thomas (Tom) Ashe Cloonbeg Terrace Ballymullen and formerly of Ardshanavooley Killarney and Dan Dwyer Australia and formerly of Blennerville.
Best Regards,
Dipo Dairo
PRO St Pats Blennerville GAA Club
086-8963505
mailto:pro.stpatricksblennerville.kerry@gaa.ie
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