A Chairde,
This week’s 4 page edition which includes “Bits & Bytes” from the past week, a Quickfire question round with Kildare Senior Hurler Brian Byrne and Kildare Senior Footballer David Hyland. Also within is an article on Mick Sammon (referee in the Bloody Sunday All Ireland Final) whose 75th anniversary of his death occurs tomorrow.
“Bits & Bytes”
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The Camán Chill Dara Hurling Awards Scheme was launched virtually on Wednesday night in front of a large attendance. Resources for the Scheme and how Clubs can sign-up are available on via https://kildaregaa.ie/caman-chill-dara-club-awards-scheme-launched/
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The 2021 Provincial Championship Draws took place during the week. Kildare will play the winners of Offaly & Louth in the Leinster SFC Quarter Final. The Hurlers were paired with Carlow & Westmeath in their Joe McDonagh Cup Group.
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Allianz National League fixtures were released yesterday. The footballers will play Cork in Thurles, Clare at home & Laois away. The hurlers will play Donegal & Derry at home with the Roscommon & Mayo fixtures in away venues.
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Applications are now being accepted for the Joe McDonagh Foundation. Details on how Clubs can partake can be found via https://www.gaa.ie/api/pdfs/image/upload/pak7p4auxqsko3liygds.pdf
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Webinars on Foireann ahead of the Return to play for Juveniles are currently being scheduled. Dates and registration details can be accessed through https://gmssupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/categories/360002994899-Webinars
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The deadline for Club Membership subscription was extended to 31st May 2021. All Clubs are asked to ensure all players are registered ahead of their return to play dates.
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Kildare GAA Coaching and Games are seeking applications for coaching rolesin hurling & football for this year’s Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps. Requirements: All applicants must be over the age of 18 years & have proven experience in a GAA coaching role. To request an application email: murphy.gda.kildare@gaa.ie Deadline for applications is Friday 21st May.
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This summer’s Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps are fast approaching. The camps will be held throughout the county during the months of July & August. Registration is now open via https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/
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The GAA’s Games Development Committee this week agreed to recommend the use of the Size 4 football and sliotar for the Under 15 age group.
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To mark World Earth Day, the GAA have announced that it has signed up as an official partner organisation of the new All-Ireland Pollinator Plan. Full details can be found on https://www.gaa.ie/news/gaa-becomes-official-supporter-of-all-ireland-pollinator-plan/
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Kildare GAA are currently creating a database where the aim is to connect to our Diaspora on a regular basis. If you know of anyone who is abroad and wishes to remain in touch with Kildare GAA it would be greatly appreciated if you could forward on the below form for completion: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hrxFrNSvpUKfwz6H4bd_zqxkqPsI6NxIlBZR0jpKYHZUNlZTNUJGREpYRVNDWFIxOFFVNkhISlk0TS4u