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Registration 2021

Ballinrobe GAA will use the new GAA online management system Foireann for all renewals and new registrations for the upcoming season. It is the first time that the GAA has brought all its associations under one umbrella, namely GAA, LGFA, Camogie and Handball associations. The vast majority of Ballinrobe Players and members will already have a username and password for Foireann. This is the Return to Play link used during the 2020 season to submit your Health Questionnaires. Foireann can be used by members to process Return to Play health declarations, membership payments and sharing of information relating to teams within a club. For Members who do not have an account with Foireann or new members we have information on how to set up your account, create a profile and complete registration.  New user of Foireann: If you a Club Member who is not involved in playing or are registering yourself or your child for the first time you will need to set up a Foireann account. Click on video below which outlines the steps involved in setting up an account. Then go to https://returntoplay.gaa.ie/   Once you have registered a Foireann account you are now in a position to create a profile. select your membership and complete the registration process. We understand that you may be the parent of a member, and not registering yourself.  That is fine, just follow the steps that work for your household. The first step is to register all those who want to be members. Adding Child: As the account holder, you are covered through the Profile Section. You then need to add your son/daughter and create their Profile to register. See Step 2 below to assist you with adding a child. Once you have everyone’s details submitted, please move to the Membership tab which will guide you to which membership package suits your household.  See Step 3 below. If you are registering your daughter, please select the LGFA option in the membership option for Youth Player for girls born from 2004 to 2012.    Existing Users of Foireann (Return to Play)  Foireann can be accessed through www.foireann.ie and entering your username and password. Many of you will have used this system in 2020 for Return to Play – Health Questionnaire. If you need you can reset your password to gain access using the forgot password process. On entry to the site, you will be presented with a Dashboard and will see a list of options on the left-hand side of the screen. Updating Your Profile In order to make the most of the Foireann, you will need to update your profile using the tabs on the left-hand side of the screen. The system is user-friendly and the more information you include from the outset, the more adaptive it will be going forward. Step 1: Update your Profile  You should complete the basic details on your personal profile as requested, much of it will already be in place from your Return to Play data from last season. Medical Information Remember to include all relevant medical information, which may be needed in case of emergency. This information will only be visible to members of the Executive Committee who use it as part of their specific roles, e.g., Secretary or Children’s Officer Club(s) The most important part of this section is to align your profile with Ballinrobe, which can be done by using the drop-down menus. Communications Finally, tick all relevant boxes relating to communications you wish to receive from the club during the year. Note that if you do not give permission for Club Communications, you accept that you will not receive information relating to the AGM by email.     Step 2: Create your Family (if needed) Completing this section correctly is vital if you wish to take out a family membership with the club. You will need to add additional Parents / Guardians and Children – updating their profiles as you did your own. See Step 1. When adding additional Parents / Guardians, they will be notified and requested to confirm and update their profile and accept the invite.  Please wait until the additional Parent/Guardian has accepted the invite so all Family members are linked, and then complete your registration for Family membership. You many need to log in at a later stage to complete. When you move forward to complete your family membership, it can only be done by pre-populating information you have already provided to the system. It is your responsibility to ensure that each member of your family has a Foireann account and that you have linked your family together.   If you have any further queries on creating a Family please click on this link https://gmssupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/categories/360002833679-Families   Step 3: Membership Once all the above has been completed you are now in a position to set up your membership for the 2021 season. For our Ladies Club, please select the LGFA option in the membership for girls born from 2004 to 2012 and likewise any LGFA Coach needs to also select LGFA. All female non-players in a family should tick GAA (not LFGA) when editing their profile You will see the following Membership options on the screen. Please select the membership option which best suits and make the relevant payment. Membership Types: Type Cost Notes Adult Player €100 This is a Full Membership that entitles the person to play and to vote at the AGM Student Player €60 This is a Full Membership and entitles the person to play and to vote at the AGM. You will be asked for proof of your student/apprentice status Non-Playing Adult €50 This is a Full Membership and entitles the person to vote at the AGM. Adult Club Ballinrobe €150 Available to Players & Non players. This is a Full Membership. Club Ballinrobe includes: * 1 x €100 Ticket for Mayo GAA Development Draw * Entry into Weekly Club Lotto Draw * Voting rights at the AGM Youth Player (1st Child) €60 Player under the age of 18 on 1/1/21 This membership

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Win a Mulberry Handbag in our Draw

We are a thriving South Mayo Club providing football for over 500 members, 400 Players – 14 teams – boys and girls – from Under-6 to intermediate and is one of the most active sporting organisations in our community. We have seen increased demands on our facilities with a growth from 280 playing members to over 400 in the last 5 years due to our thriving underage structure. Ballinrobe GAA Club has never lacked ambition and, though we are in challenging times, the club is determined to move forward now too. Development work on our pitch and facilities will start in 2021 and we need your help to achieve this. We invite you to purchase a ticket for our Christmas raffle for as little as €10 which will help us kickstart the development work at Flanagan Park. In what has been a challenging year, Ballinrobe GAA are offering you the chance to win an authentic Mulberry bag from Brown Thomas worth over €1,100 just in time for Christmas. This could be yours this Christmas and all you have to do is purchase a ticket to enter!!       What a present to receive, imagine the excitement of gifting this to a loved one for Christmas or having this welcome addition to the outfit for girl’s night out…. To be in with a chance to win this wonderful prize, raffle tickets are available starting at €10 per ticket, option to buy 3 tickets for €20 or indulge, go all out and purchase 10 tickets for €50. Tickets are available at https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/ballinrobegaaraffle The Draw will take place Live on Friday 18th December on the Ballinrobe GAA Facebook page. Make sure to enter your name and contact details when buying the ticket. Your chance to win starts here so please spread the word and help us achieve our dreams.

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Club AGM 6th December 2020

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Ballinrobe GAA Club will be held on Sunday 6th December 2020 at 6pm. The decision on format of meeting will be made after 1st December based on Government and HSE advise to see if we can facilitate a proper face to face AGM or alternatively the AGM will be conducted virtually via Zoom or MS Teams.   Motions  Please note that Motions for discussion at the AGM should be returned to the Club Secretary not later than Sunday 15th November 2020. Croke Park has requested that for this year “any motions that can wait to make them wait, and remain conservative, as 2020 is not the year to consider contentious motions”  Nominations Form  Download the Nominations form from here: Ballinrobe AGM 2020 Nomination form, You will note from the Nomination Form the names of the outgoing Officers and Members of the Club Executive. This detail is for information purposes only.   Any full member wishing to be nominated for the Club Executive must have nominations from at least two (2) full members of the Club.  Nomination Form should be returned to the Club Secretary at secretary.ballinrobe.mayo@gaa.ie  not later than 5pm on Sunday 15th November 2020.  Financial Statements  Financial Statements, will as usual, be presented at the AGM for discussion. Any member who wishes to view the financial statements prior to the AGM, should contact the Club Secretary.  The members of the Executive look forward to your attendance. Kind regards Annette Conway Rúnaí

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Ballinrobe GAA Club “Movember Challenge”

  You Too Could Have the Padraic Cos Look.  Ballinrobe GAA Club is using the month of November and the remaining Covid19 Level 5 lockdown period to raise funds for worthy charities by organising a “Movember Challenge“. Support our players, coaches and members as they take on the ‘Movember Challenge”. ”Movember” is a time to inspire men (and women) to look after their physical and mental health and wellbeing.  Men are challenged to grow a moustache, and men and women can be physically active and move or host a fundraising event.  The charities that have been chosen are the Corrib Mask Search and Rescue, and the Mayo Roscommon Hospice.  Both charities are very worthy causes and contribute greatly to the community of Ballinrobe and its surrounds.  At the end of the Level 5 lockdown period, an event will be organised whereby all those who took part will have the opportunity to have their masterpieces shaved off. John Flannelly, Chairman of Ballinrobe GAA Club said “during COVID-19 it has been very difficult for charities and voluntary organisations to fundraise with all the restrictions of movement currently in place.  This is an opportunity for Ballinrobe GAA Club to give back to just 2 of those groups that provide such a valuable service and support to the people of Ballinrobe and its environs”. Each week, participants will send in photos of their progress in the challenge.  With the age profile of our current Intermediate Team, it is suspected that some of them may struggle with this challenge, however we as a club have not, and never will, doubt their commitment to the cause – on or off the pitch.  A collage of those photos will be posted on facebook so that everybody can keep track of their progress. To support please go to out GoFundMe page.   Ballinrobe GAA Club

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The late Hugh Caulfield

The death has taken place at his daughter’s and son-in-law’s residence in Texas of Hugh Caulfield, Chicago. Hugh was a son of the late John and Mary Caulfield, Carnalecka, Ballinrobe, and wore the Ballinrobe GAA colours before emigrating. The funeral Mass and burial took place in Chicago on Friday, August 28. Predeceased by his brother, John, and sister, Mary, Hugh is deeply mourned by his wife, Helen (nee Walshe), a native of Mayo Abbey; daughter, Mary; son-in-law, David; grandchildren, Maggie, Patrick and Bridget; brothers, Pat, Carnalecka; Harry, Liverpool; sisters, Joan McDonnell, Cong; Claire Kelly, Castlebar; Marie (Sheila) Coyne, Tooreen, Ballyhaunis; Regina O’Dea (Chicago); nephews; nieces; their extended families; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; and cousins.  

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The late Kay O’Malley, RIP

Ballinrobe GAA Club extends sympathy to the family of Mrs Kay O’Malley (nee Burke), Drumhill, who has passed away after an illness. Kay was mother of James, who played with our club with distinction for many years. The O’Malley family have always been strong supporters of the GAA. Kay’s son-in-law, Ruairi Keane, also played with the club for many years. He won Mayo Intermediate and U21 titles in our club colours, and captained Mayo in the 2000 All-Ireland Minor final.  Kay is deeply regretted by her loving family, husband John, son James, daughters Deidre and Sinéad, daughter-in-law Maria, sons-in-law Ruairi and Niall, grandchildren Ruairi, Anna, Finn and Abbie, brothers Dan, Pat , Martin and Vincent, sisters Bernie, Mary, Anne and Nora, uncle John, brothers-in -law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives neighbours and friends. Funeral details are available HERE

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Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others

Calling all Ladies over 25.  Ballinrobe Ladies GAA Club – Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others kicks off again this year very shortly.  This is great fun and a non competitive outlet for all women of the community.  Whether you’re a novice, or a former or current player, this is a very enjoyable opportunity to get out for some exercise and perhaps learn a new skill in a fun environment.  Registration takes place this Friday evening 24th July in TACU from 7.00 to 8.30 pm with the first training session with experienced coaches on Wednesday the 29th July at 8.00pm in the community school pitch. All are welcome, whether you played before or not.  It promises to be a very enjoyable couple of months.

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Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camps – Ballinrobe GAA Club

This year Ballinrobe GAA Club will be hosting two Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camps on the weeks beginning 20th July and 27th July.  In compliance with the GAA Return to Play Guidlines the numbers of each camp have been restricted to 120 children.  To ensure the safety of all participants and to comply with GAA guidelines there are a number of things parents should be aware of in anticipation of the Camps Read the Cúl Camps Guidelines for Parents and Guardians Cúl-Camps-Guidelines-Parents-Guardians-1  Children will be required to be dropped off and picked up from the camp in the morning at10.00am and afternoon at 2.00pm.   Health Questionnaire – There is a requirement for all participants to have a health questionnaire completed on the GAA Return to Site prior to the Camp on the morning of the first day.  The following link shows how to complete the questionnaire online https://youtu.be/kMY5nUKIfHA .  After watching the short youtube video, click here to enter the Kelloggs Cúl Camps site for links to the COVID-19 eLearning Module and the Health Questionnaire. Each morning of the Camp the childs parent or guardian will be required to confirm he/she is still in good health and symptom free.  

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