Clan na nGael Notes May 8th, 2003 -5/8/2003
Welcome to 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
MEMBERSHIP...
Membership dues and player waiver forms are now due. Players, please contact a committee member to register and sign your form or get with your team coordinator (Ladies: Dianna Schillinger; Hurlers: Kieran Claffey; Men: Ray Tracey). Email info@atlantagaa.org if you would like to receive a registration form via email. Coming soon: online membership registration!!
CELTIC FESTIVAL!!!
The Atlanta Celtic Festival is a little over a week away! On Saturday, May 17th, at Oglethorpe University, Clan na nGael will be represented as they play demonstration games of Gaelic Football and Hurling. An information booth will be available before and during the games. The schedule for the games is: Men's Football @ 1:00pm; Ladies' Football @ 2:30pm; and Hurling @ 4pm. Come out to watch our teams play traditional Irish sports. Players, please be there at least 30 minutes before your scheduled game time to allow for warm-up, and team preparation! Anyone able to volunteer at the booth, please email info@atlantagaa.org Thanks! We hope to see you there! Additional information can be found at www.atlantacelticfestival.org
GAA GAMES
Live broadcast from Ireland shown in Fado this coming Sunday!
* Sun-11-May Munster SFC: Cork v. Limerick 9:30AM
* Sun-11-May Ulster SFC: Monaghan V. Armagh 11:15AM
Next Week!
* Sun-18-May Connacht SFC: Galway v. Roscommon 9:30AM
*Sun-18-May Munster SHC: Clare v. Tipperary 11:15AM
There is a $20 cover charge per day. Package deals are available on an individual basis. For future scheduled games, visit our website! www.atlantagaa.org
THE "REEL" OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT, JUNE 14, 2003
Mark your calendars! The Irish Dance Community will be having their annual Golf Tournament fundraiser at the Hampton Golf Village (Cumming, GA) on Saturday, June 14th. 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. First tee off is at 12pm! Registration Fees will be $300 /foursome, $75 / individual, and $85 / 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
Heard at the recent GAA golf outing:
Hurler "This is the worst course I've ever played on."..........Partner: "This isn't the golf course. We left that an hour ago." - Jim Sullivan (King O'Sullivan Dance School)
GOLF SHIRTS FOR SALE!
New Clan na nGael black golf shirts are now for sale at $25 each. Sizes available are small, medium, x-large and 2X. Contact chair@atlantagaa.org if you would like to purchase one! You will be able to purchase a golf shirt and other CNG items from our website in the near future!
ROOMMATE NEEDED!
GWINNETT - Roommate wanted.. $425/month utilities included, private bath, cable, pool. Nice area. Located near I-85 & I-285. Call Stephen O' Mahony at 404-936-5011
Until next week!
Laura Connolly
Club Chairperson
Posted By:Laura Connolly
