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The late Aidan Golden

Update – Wednesday, February 20: Aidan’s funeral details are available HERE. At the bottom of this page, you will also see newly added pictures of Aidan in the Ballinrobe colours. Friday night’s 50:50 draw and Saturday morning’s Robe Rockets are both postponed this weekend as a mark of respect. Club members will not be selling 50:50 tickets in the local pubs on Saturday night either.  Ballinrobe GAA Club is saddened to announce the sudden death of Aidan Golden (40), a distinguished wearer of the club’s maroon and yellow jersey.  He played with Ballinrobe at all levels, including as a member of our first 15 in the 2000 Mayo Intermediate Football and U21 Championship final wins over Ballaghaderreen and Kilmaine respectively, and the 2004 Mayo Senior League Final victory over Knockmore. Aidan, Lakelawns, Ballinrobe, who celebrated his 40th birthday just a few weeks ago, died suddenly after taking ill on Sunday, February 17, during a family holiday in Portugal. His death has cast a pall of gloom over Ballinrobe and the entire south Mayo region where Aidan was an intensely popular figure. Aidan was a regular fixture on Ballinrobe teams from U10 level upwards as he grew up on Ballinrobe’s Clonbur Road, and apart from the 2000 county title wins, he also won a South Mayo Minor Football Championship and was a sub. on the team that defeated Shrule-Glencorrib in the 2002 Mayo Intermediate final. Supporters of the club recall with great fondness Aidan’s rendition of ‘We Are The Champions’ from a balcony in Cornmarket when the U21 team returned home to Ballinrobe with the county cup. Members of his family have had a long association with the club, including his brother, Brian, who played for the club for many years and also served as the club’s treasurer. He also played for Ballinrobe RFC at all levels and enjoyed his regular games of golf at Ballinrobe Golf Club. Aidan was employed by McGrath’s Limestone, Cong, a local business which has always been extremely supportive of Ballinrobe GAA and various other sporting organisations in this region. Sympathy is extended to his wife, Aedemar; parents James and Marguerite; brothers Brian and Noel; and sister Mary; nephews; nieces; and a wide circle of family and friends. The club will form a guard of honour at his funeral ceremony, details of which have not yet been announced. Our club Registration Night, scheduled for tomorrow night (Tuesday) , has been postponed as a mark of respect. Declan Corcoran, chairman, Ballinrobe GAA Club.  

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Operation Transformation and Healthy Club 2019

  January 2019 will see Ballinrobe GAA in the second year of our healthy club project. As part of this project we aim to get us all a little more active in 2019.  In conjunction with @Ballinrobesportshub this program will start on the Saturday 12th January @11am with a walk in “the green”.  We will be holding two walks per week after that for five weeks. Walking is a fantastic way to keep active and maintain a healthy heart as it is fun, flexible and free. We had a great turnout last year and these walks are not limited to club members so please spread the word, the more the merrier!  

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Mayo Careers Fair 2019 for Second Level Students

Attention for all our Players in second level, the Mayo Career Fair 2019 takes place in GMIT Mayo on Saturday 12th January from 11am to 3pm. This event is for Senior cycle and pre-senior cycle students and their families.  The Mayo Career Fair aims to give key information to students on their options available to them upon completing their second level. Admission to the event is free of charge. The event will feature over 40 stands from Third level and Post Leaving Certificate Colleges, Apprenticeship providers, employers and career service providers. It is being organised in an innovative joint venture between South Mayo Gaa; the Mayo Local Community Development Committee Education and Train Work Group and the Mayo, Sligo Leitrim Education and training board. Sli Nua Careers.  

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Merry Christmas to all

As the end of the year draws near Ballinrobe GAA would like to wish all our players, coaches, supporters, parents and sponsors a very Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. During the Festive season we have some social events taking place and invite you all to come along. Our first event is on St Stephen’s Day when North Ballinrobe takes on South Ballinrobe in the battle of the Town in Flanagan Park at 12pm. Tea and sandwiches served after the match and join us after for a few sociables in Biggins Bar.  On New Year’s Eve we invite you to join us for a Club night in Flannery’s Bar and Bistro from 9.30pm to ring in 2019. Drinks, finger food, music and lots of laughs promised. Hope to see you all there. Finally many, many thanks to each and every one for all their dedication, support and commitment throughout 2018. We look forward to 2019. Nollaig Shona Duit.

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Robe Rocket Presentation

Our Club Season concluded last Sunday with our annual Robe Rockets Presentation 🏐🚀🏐. Evan O’Brien was our Guest of Honour and was a big hit with the Rockets. Evan presented each Robe Rocket with a Certificate of Achievement and all received a Selection box and Club water bottle. Well done to all our Robe Rockets on another great year. Thanks to our Coaches for all their hard work and dedication throughout 2018. Enjoy the break and we look forward to seeing you all in 2019  If you would like a copy of your child’s photo with Evan please email ballinroberoberockets@gmail.com. U6 Robe Rockets 2018 pictured with their Coaches and Evan O’Brien U8 Robe Rockets 2018 pictured with their Coaches and Evan O’Brien U8 Robe Rockets 2018  U10 Robe Rockets 2018 pictured with Evan O’Brien and their Coaches 

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U10 Boys Pella Cup and Shield Finals

Last night the ‘Martin Flannery Cup’ was presented for the first time to the winners of the U10 Boys Winter Pella League. We would like to thank the Flannery Family for allowing us the privilege to honour a great Club Man. Well done to all our U10 Boys who took part in our Pella Winter League. Over the last 5 weeks we have been treated to wonderful displays of skill, determination, great Team work and all played in good spirits. Our Cup and Shield Finals last night were highly entertaining with only a point separating the Teams in the Shield Final. Congrats to Team A and Ollie Heneghan, Coach who won the Martin Flannery Cup and and Team C and Andy Walsh, Coach who won the Shield. Thanks to all our Coaches for all their encouragement and effort in preparing their teams for Pella. We look forward to 2019 #Thefutureisbright. The Flannery Family and U10 Martin Flannery Cup Winners U10 Winter Pella Shield Winners 

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U8 and U10 Winter Pella

Our Robe Rocket U8 and U10’s are now half way through their Pella Winter League 🏐🚀🏐. Its all to play for this Friday for our U10’s as they play the last match in Pool stage to see who makes the Cup and Shield Semi Finals. Well done to all involved Pella Games Ltd.#starsofthefuture #thewinterwontstopus U10 Boys Pella Winter Teams 2018   U8 Girls and Boys Pella Winter Teams 2018    

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Club Gear available to order

We are pleased to announce that Club gear will be available to order from O’Neills. Orders will be taken on Tuesday 6th November from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Friday 9th November 6.30pm to 8.30pm at pitch in Home Dressing room. There will be sample sizes available to try in most items. Please see brochure below for prices and sizes. The Club will cover the cost of  Initials on the Slaney Half Zip Training Top. All orders must be accompanied with Full payment.    

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U10 Pella League

Our U10 Boys Pella starts on Friday 19th October in the Lakeside Sports and Fitness Centre. Please consult team sheet and schedule to determine what time your  son will be playing each week as times will change each week. Each team has been assigned a coach to help to develop players confidence, skills and encourage Team spirit each week. Time: Pella Games will start at 6.30pm  with last match at 8pm. Each Game will last 30 mins so please arrive 10 mins before your match. Price: €10 for the 5 weeks payable on Friday 19th October. Please note there will be NO Match on Friday 26th October. Player drop off and collection: Games must start and finish on time to facilitate the four games in the allotted two hours. Players please arrive 10 minutes before throw in time. After the match players will be ready to be collected 40 minutes later. Changes to viewing area: Please note due to changes in the layout of the Lakeside Gym upstairs the viewing of matches will be restricted as there is a very limited viewing area and NO Children are allowed upstairs.  You can still view the matches in the hall. We thank you  for your cooperation with this matter. If your  son cannot attend, please text David on 0868598144 so that we can arrange a substitute if necessary. Please bring water and Gum shield U10 Pella Teams   Match Times

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