Clan na nGael Notes - June 4th, 2003 -6/4/2003
Welcome to Atlanta Clan na nGael's weekly e-letter! Its purpose is to inform our members and friends of Club events and other Irish happenings in Atlanta. Please send items for inclusion in next week's email to Chair@atlantagaa.org
ONE MORE TIME…
We have yet to collect all the green and blue jerseys that were used at the Celtic Festival. If you happen to have one, please get in contact with Kieran Claffey at pro@atlantagaa.org Thanks very much!
CHARLOTTE TOURNAMENT - Upcoming event!
“Oops”, a couple games left off from last week’s email (read on)… Clan na nGael are traveling to Charlotte, NC on June 21st to play in a 3-city tournament. DC Gaels will travel down from Washington as Atlanta CNG Men play vs. both Charlotte & DC men and Ladies will play *with* Charlotte Ladies vs. DC Ladies. Scheduled games: Men v. Charlotte (12pm); Ladies v. DC (1:30pm); DC Men v. Charlotte (3pm); Camogie/Hurling Exhibition (4:30pm) and ATL Men v. DC (6:00pm). Trophy presentations will take place at Connolly’s on 5th Pub at 9pm. Let your trainers know of your travel intentions. This is a great opportunity to get a few games behind us!!
TRAVELLERS!
Our Travel Coordinator is passing on this information for you to make your own hotel reservations for June 21st weekend in Charlotte. This hotel is only 0.9 miles from Connolly’s on 5th Pub. (Arrange roommates amongst yourselves…)
Marriott City Center - $79 per night
100 W Trade St
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-333-9000
HURLERS AFFILIATE!
CNG’s Hurling team has decided to officially affiliate with the North American County Board and will participate in a future championship game, date and location yet to be determined!
GAA GAMES
CNG brings Live GAA broadcasts from Ireland, shown in Fado, this coming Saturday and Sunday!
* Sat-7-Jun GAA AIS:Football Qualifier Roscommon v Cork (TO BE CONFIRMED) 11:15AM
* Sat-7-Jun GAA Munster SHC REPLAY: Limerick v Waterford -THIS GAME IS NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL BARS-CALL TO ORDER 1:15PM
* Sun-8-June: Connacht SFC: Sligo v. Mayo 9:30AM
* Sun-8-June: Munster SHC: Cork v. Clare (TO BE CONFIRMED) 11:15AM
* Sun-8-Jun GAA Ulster SFC: Down v Monaghan (TO BE CONFIRMED) 1:00PM
Next Week:
* Sat-14-Jun GAA Hurling Qualifier Preliminary Qualfier Preliminary Round 3:Teams to be announced
* Sun-15-Jun GAA Ulster SFC Semi-Final: Tyrone/Derry v Antrim/Cavan 9.30am
* Sun-15-Jun GAA Leinster SFC Semi-Final: Offaly/Laois v Dublin/Wicklow 11.15am
The draw for the first round of the Bank of Ireland All-Ireland SFC qualifiers were made on Sunday night.
Four of the eight games will be played on Saturday next, with three games on Sunday and the clash between Down or Monaghan and Meath or Westmeath taking place on Sunday week, 14th June.
The full list of fixtures is:
Saturday, June 7
Wexford Park 14.00: Wexford v Derry
Tullamore, 16.15: London v Offaly
Dr Hyde Park, 16.15: Roscommon v Cork
Ballybofey, 18.15: Donegal v Longford
Sunday, June 8
Dr Cullen Park, 18.15: Carlow v Wicklow
Walsh Park, 14.00: Waterford v Armagh
Navan, 18.15: Louth v Cavan
Saturday, June 14
Clones/Newry: Down/Monaghan v Meath/Westmeath
Results from last week:
Leinster SFC: Laois 2-10, Offaly 0-13; Dublin 1-19, Louth 0-9; Meath 2-13, Westmeath 2-13
Munster SHC: Waterford 4-13, Limerick 4-13
There is a $20 cover charge per day. Package deals are available on an individual basis. For future games scheduled, visit our website! www.atlantagaa.org
TRAINING…
The Hurling and Men & Ladies’ Football teams are always looking for more players. New and beginner players are most welcome. Contact info@atlantagaa.org if interested in learning more. Ladies training continues Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm at Morgan Falls Park; Men’s’ training on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30pm at Morgan Falls Park and Hurlers on Saturdays at 4pm at Chukkar Farm.
GOLF SHIRTS FOR SALE!
New Clan na nGael black golf shirts are now for sale on our website!! At $35 each, postage already included, you’ll be the fashion statement of the town! Check our website for sizes available. www.atlantagaa.org/shop.asp Clan na nGael white t-shirts, baby-T’s and spaghetti strap tops are now available; email secretary@atlantagaa.org for more information on obtaining these.
MEMBERSHIP...
Membership dues and player waiver forms are now due ($75 for Players and $20 for associate membership). You can pay your membership online! www.atlantagaa.org/shop.asp Players, get with your team coordinator to sign waivers… (Ladies: Dianna Schillinger, Men: Michael Dermody and Hurling: Kieran Claffey)
THE "REEL" OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT, JUNE 14, 2003
Due to popular demand, the venue for this years golf tournament has changed to the award winning Heritage Golf Course (770 499 4653) located 10 min from Buckhead. The tournament is being sponsored by Georgia State Feis which is a non profit organization formed to bring one of the nations most progressive Irish Dance Competitions to Atlanta. Individuals or complete teams are welcome. Registration will open at 11.00 AM and competition will begin with a shotgun start at 12.30 PM sharp. Registration Fees will be $ 380 /foursome, $ 95 / individual, and $ 115 / individual on the day of the event. Join us in The Harp Irish Pub immediately following the tournament as awards are presented. For registration or sponsorship opportunities contact Jim O'Sullivan (770- 509 0383); jim.osullivan@tetrapak.com
IRISH MUSIC TRADITIONS – 2 upcoming events
Irish Music Traditions has two upcoming events that may be of interest. First, we are sponsoring an Irish set dance workshop on Friday, June 13th*, taught by Donncha O'Muineachain, one of the world's foremost set dance instructors. The workshop will be held at Garden Hills Recreation Center starting at 7:30 pm.
Second, we are holding our second annual Summer Music Workshop at Kennesaw State University on the weekend immediately following the dance workshop (June 14th and 15th). We will be teaching Irish music on various instruments including flute, fiddle, guitar, bodhran, and tin whistle, as well as Irish song and beginning step dancing.
Visit their web site at http://www.ccenorthamerica.org, for more information.
THE SAW DOCTORS - August 19th
The Saw Doctors will play in Atlanta at the Variety Playhouse on August 19th. Tickets are available for purchase now at $15 each at the Variety Playhouse box office, all TicketMaster outlets and on the Variety Playhouse website http://www.varietyplayhouse.com/
THE “CLAN CLASSIFIEDS”
1995 Pathfinder SE Sport Utility 4WD; 125,000 miles, Good condition, V6, 5 speed Manual; New Air Conditioner; Roof Rack. All the gadgets! Kelley Blue Book $5,620. Will sell for $5,200.
Paul Brennan (678) 797-1638 Home; (678) 488-6956 Mobile
3 bed, 2 bath house Brookhaven/Dekalb area, needs 1 roommate , located 5 minutes from Peachtree Street, 5mins from Peachtree-Dekalb airport, 20mins from Buckhead, great location... quiet neighbourhood, large fenced yard, $500/month, utilities sep. (master bedroom) if interested, pls call Mike @ 770) 457-7812. Avail mid July...
Until next week!
Laura Connolly
Posted By:Laura Connolly
