The latest COVID-19 guidelines, the under-6 boys finish up for the year and all the latest camogie news. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Clubhouse is Closed
In light of the latest government announcement regarding moving the country to Level 3, we wish to advise all of our members, mentors and players that our clubhouse, including the gym, dressing rooms and meeting rooms are shut for the next three weeks, as per present government guidelines.
We, as a club, are asking everyone to please adhere to the latest government and GAA guidelines so that we can help suppress the virus and return to the playing fields in the near future.
John Tooher,
Chairperson, Nenagh Éire Óg
Certificate in Sports Club Administration
Level 6 (Special Purpose Award)
If you are interested in becoming a club administrator, Tipperary Sports Partnership is offering an online course, starting 14 October, for two hours a week over twenty weeks. Please see the PDF document below for further information.
Sports Club Administration FinalLatest GAA Guidelines
Updated Advice to Clubs and Counties – Oct 7th 2020
Following confirmation that all 26 Counties will move to Level 3 of the Irish Government’s Plan for Living with Covid 19, the GAA’s Covid Advisory group has issued the following key updates for those involved in Gaelic Games in the 26 Counties. The Executive in the North is due to meet later this week and it is anticipated that further restrictions may be imposed due to the rising infection levels in the six counties.
CLUB SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
1. Club Games
The GAA, Camogie and LGFA have taken the decision that no club games should take place until further notice and for at least the next two weekends.
This position will then be reviewed and we will contact Clubs and Counties with any update on this position when it is available.
2. Club Training
In level 3, all underage training must be on a non-contact basis in pods of up to 15. Adult teams can continue to train as normal.
All clubs and players are reminded that Health Questionnaires and all other relevant control measures must continue to be followed for club training.
Adult Club players living in a County classified as Level 3 may travel to their Home Counties to participate in Training.
3. Use of Indoor Team Facilities
Dressing rooms, showers, gyms and all other indoor training facilities should remain closed for club activities.
4. Committee Meetings
No indoor meetings should be held.
5. Officer Training
All officer Training must be delivered on line. Outdoor coaching education courses may be held but are subject to a 15 person maximum.
6. Club Bars
Club Bars must remain closed until further notice
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.
Planned drive in events may continue, however patrons must remain in their vehicle for the entire duration of the event with no access to club facilities including bathrooms.
ADVICE FOR 2ND LEVEL SCHOOLS AND 3RD LEVEL INSTITUTIONS
9. Games and Training
Neither competitive nor challenge games are permitted in 2nd Level schools.
Training can continue on a non-contact basis in pods of no more than 15 people
No games or training sessions are permitted in 3rd level institutions in either jurisdiction.
INTER COUNTY SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
10. Use of Indoor Team Facilities
Inter county activity has been classified as an exemption to the normal restrictive provisions by the Government. Therefore the use of such facilities currently is for Inter County Teams only (Senior, U20, Minor) and should be carried out in accordance with the Return to Training and Play for Inter County Teams advice document issued recently.
Inter County players may use their relevant Club Gym for individual training as long as they are following the advice in the Inter County Return to Training and Play document.
Adult Club players living in a County classified as Level 3 may travel to their Home Counties to participate in Training.
11. Inter County Challenge Games
Inter County Challenge games may take place at Senior level only.
From midnight tonight, October 7th, challenge games can no longer take place at U20 or Minor grades.
12. Attendances at Inter County Games
In Level 3, all inter county games must be played behind closed doors.
The position with respect to the 6 Counties is currently being reviewed – further guidance for both jurisdictions on spectator arrangements (if any) will issue in due course for the Allianz Leagues, Provincial and All Ireland Championships
For Minor intercounty games or training sessions staged behind closed doors and because they involve players aged 17 and under,
· No more than 1 designated individual (parent/guardian) should attend a training session or game per child/family/group of children.
· The GAA Health Questionnaires MUST be completed by parents/guardians in advance of attendance.
Parents are NOT permitted to be in attendance at adult or U20 games where their child (U18) is participating. However, provision can be made to allow an adult to be in close proximity (e.g. in the car park etc) in case medical or other emergency needs require their presence.
Tipperary County Board Draw
Congratulations to John Manley and Joseph Mulqueen who both won €1,000 in the Tipperary County Board draw last Friday evening.
Community Lotto
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot. The ten supplementary draw entrants are:
Mary Ryan
Mary Casey
Fiona Shanahan
Caitriona Cleary
James Mackey
Joe McLoughlin
Paddy Murphy
Sarah Dervan
Cathal Farrell
Nessa Kelly
Thanks to everyone who supports Nenagh Éire Óg through the club Lotto. Your €2 a week keeps us all going. To join, click here.
Next week’s Jackpot is €3,600. It could be you!
Juvenile News
Under-6
Brothers Shane and Liam Heffernan at under-6 training
Our fabulous Under Six boys had their last training session for the year this morning. We’ve decided to wrap up the season slightly earlier than initially decided due to the current situation. A fun morning was had by all and the boys gratefully received a t-shirt and goodie bag to finish the year in style!
All the boys made huge progress this year and it was a joy to see their improvements every week. We look forward to seeing all the boys next year again and lots of new faces!
A special thank you to the covid officers Ashling Mulcahy and Colleen Kelly.
Sincere thank you to Alan Kelly and all the brilliant coaches and mentors who have made training so engaging and enjoyable for this mighty group of future stars. The generosity of your efforts and time dedicated to coaching this group has commenced a journey of comradery, love of hurling and football not to mention life long friendship’s for these young boys, thank you to each one of you. Éire Óg Abú!
Under-8
Our Under eight boys, this coming week there will be no mid-week training session and next Saturday mornings session will be our last training session for this season.
Under-10
Under ten boys, this coming week there will be no mid-week training session. We plan to continue to train on Saturday mornings and will monitor this weekly in light of any forthcoming changes to GAA guidelines. Please keep encouraging the boys to pick up the hurl at home and practice daily.
Under-16
Under sixteen football training continues each week on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. This will be monitored in light of any changes to GAA guidelines.
Fixtures
All competitive games are suspended currently in light of the recent guidelines.
Other Business
Thank you to all the parents who encourage practicing of both codes at home, please continue to encourage the children to pick up the hurl or football and get a few minutes practise in each day.
Please continue to follow the GAA and HSE Covid safety guidelines. A reminder to all that the Nenagh Éire Óg clubhouse is closed to all for the coming weeks. Stay safe everyone.
Thank you to all those who have already signed up online to the new Nenagh Éire Óg club lotto. Please visit www.nenagheireog.com for anyone else who wishes to join. Great to see a number of juvenile club mentors and parents represented in the supplementary draw.
Camogie News
Alanna Morris, Grace O’Brien and Maeve Coffey model our new jersey in Nenagh Castle ©Paudie Bourke
