Glenville Notes (20th Jan)
- Jan 20,2025
New Players Wanted
Glenville GAA are looking to welcome new players for the upcoming season.
With 3 adult teams, competing at Premier Junior, Junior B and Junior C we have a place for everyone.
So, if you’re new to the area, in need of a new club or looking to give GAA a try, we may just be the club for you.
For more information, please get in touch through our social media channels or via email Secretary.glenville.cork@gaa.ie
Or come along to our first training session of the season on Tues at 7.30pm
Venue - Ballindenisk T56YX60
EVERY STEP COUNTS CHALLENGE - Halfway stage
We are at the halfway stage of this challenge and we are doing really well. We have completed over 2,200 KM of the 4,000 KM target. Glenville currently are in 68th position out of 293 clubs in Munster. Fantastic achievement by everyone taking part in this.
It's not too late to join us for the final push, just follow the steps laid out below.
The challenge commenced on the MyLife App on January 8th and run for five weeks until midnight on the 12th of February. Join now !
MyLife allows participants and clubs to track their participation in the challenge through regional and national league tables while also measuring the positive impact on their health and wellbeing.
Full details on how to join are available below
Get Ready for Every Step Counts 2025
What better way to embrace a healthier lifestyle this January than with a club activity.
The Every Steps Counts Challenge 2025 is available to join now.
Clubs are asked to track a combined 4,000km over 5 weeks, so the more club and community members that have signed up for the challenge the faster we will achieve the target. It started on the 8th January and wraps up on 12th February. No problem joining now.
All clubs who achieve the 4,000km target will be entered into a draw.
There are three prizes of €2,500 to give away per province.
How you can get involved!
The Every Step Counts Challenge really is for everybody not just for club members. What better way to kick start the year than with a challenge to boost the health and wellbeing or your employees while supporting your local GAA Club. All you need to do is download the MyLife app, enter the challenge and choose Glenville GAA club.
New to MyLife and the Every Steps Counts Challenge:
Download the MyLife app in the App Store or Google Play
Search MyLife by Irish Life
On MyLife go to Social > Challenges > Pending
TAP Munster GAA > Every Step Counts > and find GLENVILLE
Best of luck!
REPLAYING THE YEARS -
Copies of this magnificent book, detailing the history of Gaelic games in Glenville and Watergrasshill from 1885 - 2012 are available to purchase for €10. Please message John on 085 7102290 for details.
Dads and Lads football
Our sessions continue on a Sunday night at 8.30pm and are growing week on week. No experience or level of fitness required. Contact John on 085 7102290 for details
Gaelic for Mothers and Others (G4M&O)
G4M&O training continues Thurs evening 8.30 pm - 9.30. New members welcome, No experience needed, just be prepared to laugh.
Contact Details: 087-2799956
Glenville Astro Pitch.
Our Astro pitch is available to rent on an ongoing weekly basis or as a once-off booking. The pitch is ideal for team training, club training or a group of friends who are looking for a venue for their casual 5/6/7 or 8 a side game.
It's also ideal and very popular for children’s birthday parties of all ages.
Enquiries and bookings contact Peter 086-0438046
The Corner Flag
The club are delighted that we have a cafe in our grounds. This will be open when events are taking place on the pitch. Please drop down to sample the delicious coffee and teas available.
LOTTO
JACKPOT €5,700
Numbers drawn
4,25,27,29
No Jackpot winner
Lucky Dip Winners
John O'Connor (Meenane)
Garry Gray
Mary Fitzgerald
Eileen Murray
Weekly qualifier for monthly draw of €100
Michael and Annmarie Roche
Next week's Jackpot is €5,800
Draw will take place in Kades Kounty on 24th January.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP 2025
Membership for 2025 has gone live. It is imperative that all players, mentors register for insurance purposes and to also to become a member of the club.
We have a variety of membership options from gym, player, non-player, family option, OAP etc. Check it all out the link on our social media channels.
Contact Josh Cooke or Paudie Cotter for any queries related to gym or gym fobs.
Also note that only fully paid-up Adult members are allowed in the draw for tickets for Cork's championship matches later in the year.Volunteer for 2025.
As we begin the 2025 season, we are looking for people to volunteer their time however big or small that may be to help out with various tasks within the club. If you are in a position to do so, then contact any member of the executive or via email Secretary.glenville.cork@gaa.ie.
The more hands the more work done!
