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2009 Club Presentation Night held
St Oliver Plunkett's GAC held their Annual Club Presentation night on Saturday 6th February 2010 in the club function rooms. Despite the event unfortunately clashing with a number of other events, a good number of club members, players and parents attended the enjoyable night.

The evening began with a finger buffet, and following the meal Paul Bradley made his first address as club Chairman. He thanked the 2009 committee, referees, underage managers and the senior management team of Hugh Mulholland and Jude Donnelly, who returned to the club for the night's celebrations having stepped down from their positions at the end of the season. He also thanked special guest for the evening Fr Oliver Crilly for coming along to the night and for his promotion of both the football and camogie clubs since his arrival in the parish and over the last year.

Paul went onto highlight the need for more help from all club members to ensure the development of the club on and off the field over the coming year, while wishing the new committee well for the year ahead. He also encouraged everyone to support the events organised in the near future including 'Jigs and Reels' which is scheduled for the 19th and 20th March and the club Golf Day on 4th June 2010.

Following the chairman's address the attention switched immediately to the highlight of the night for most, the awards presentation for the 2009 season. Starting at the youngest age group, Enda McNally was first to receive an award when he was presented with the Under 16 Player Of The Year accolade by special guest Fr Oliver Crilly PP, for his performances in our Under 16s run to the Championship final where they were narrowly defeated by Banagher.

The minor player of the year presentation was next, with the joint award of the newly commissioned Louis McAlynn Memorial Trophy, donated by the McAlynn family in memory of our esteemed former player, referee and club member who died during the year, being presented to Gary O'Neill and Stefan Lynn by Louis's son and current player Damian. The Declan Toner Memorial trophy for Most Improved Reserve Player was presented to John Loughlin by Marie Toner, while last year's senior and reserve managers Hugh Mulholland and Jude Donnelly presented Fergal Clarke with the Reserve Player of the year award.

The final and main playing award went to Brian McCallion, when he won the Barry O'Neill Memorial Senior Player of the Year, adding to his All-Ireland Intermediate 7s Player of the Tournament award he picked up during the year. Brian was presented with the award by Brigid O'Neill.

Harry Tohill and Paddy McErlean were given a small token of appreciation for their work as the club's referees, while Brigid O'Neill and Marie Toner were presented with a bouquet of flowers from the club in appreciation for their help.

The presentation ceremony was then completed when Fr Crilly presented Sheila Kearney with the prestigious club person of the year trophy, for her dedicated and continued work for the club over many years, a well deserved and fitting award.

The club and committee would like to thank special guest Fr Oliver Crilly, all those who attended the night, the caterers for the lovely buffet, the band and DJ who provided the music late into the night for all to enjoy, and all those who helped make the night such a great success. More photos from the night are available on the club website.

Foundation Coaching Course
The club will be holding a Foundation coaching course in February this year. The course will run on Friday 19th evening and all day Saturday 20th. Spaces are limited to 16, with over 10 places taken already. Anyone who wishes to coach or manage underage teams this year or in the next few years should attend, as well as anyone else interested. Contact club Youth Officer Cormac O'Neill on 07703003694 to register your interest as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Club Golf Day 2010 - Advance notice
The Club intend to hold a Golf Day on Friday 4th June 2010 at Kilrea Old Course. The entry fee will be £25.00 per person. Any one who wishes to enter a team, provide sponsorship or help with the promotion of the event is to contact Noel Henry, Robert Kelly, Brendan Carey or Lenny Kelly. More details to follow.

Club Gym - will re-launch on Mon 8th Feb. Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 7pm to 9.30pm, Sat: 3pm to 6pm. Tuesday nights will be Ladies only, strictly no males allowed. Prices: Non Gaels Member: £3 per session. Greenlough Gael Member: Free. NB: Due to insurance issues anyone who wishes to use the Gym must first have completed their registration for the year and be a club member, regardless of being a Greenlough Gael or not. Opening hours/costs etc will be reviewed in 6 weeks. Full terms and conditions are available on club website.

Greenlough Gaels - New Gael Grianlocha forms will be distributed by the Committee to all homes in the Parish over the coming weeks. Please support our club by signing up. All outstanding Monthly Gaels Draws will be made on Monday night. For more details ask any committee member or visit the club website.

2010 Club Registration and Membership - All players from Under 8 to Senior are reminded they must pay their fees before training. Fees: Minors & Adults: £20; OAP, Students & Children Under 16: £10. Completed forms and membership fees should be returned to Seamus Tohill - 07712449427.

Jigs and Reels
Jigs and Reels will come to Greenlough on the 19th and 20th March 2010 with some extraordinary feats of dancing. Watch this space for more details coming soon!

Lotto Results: 01/02/10
Letters: G R S V; £25 Winners: Conor & Claire McCartney, Bellaghy & Mark Neely, Killycon; 08/02/10 Jackpot: £950

NB: Please buy a ticket from any of the sellers or contact any committee member if you wish to become a seller. Currently the Lotto is the club's only regular income, and with numerous bills to pay all monies are required to keep the club afloat.

Well done to Enda and Derry
Well done to Enda Lynn and his Derry teammates in their good start to the 2010 NFL with their win over Tyrone on Saturday night.

Derry Supporter's Club Bus to Dublin & Kerry - The Derry Supporters Club plan to organise busses to the National Football League games against Dublin on 13th February and Kerry on 7th March 2010, dependent on numbers interested. If interested in travelling on the bus contact Joe Clarke on 02825 822176 or 07746154546, as soon as possible.