June 2006
Welcome to the Garryowen Newsletter. We will issue a regular newsletter to keep you informed of events and news around the club. There is plenty happening with the start of the new season and upcoming events to celebrate our 50th anniversary.If you would like add to the newsletter email Bradley Hogan at newsletter@garryowengaa.com.au.
Secure your tickets now - 50th Anniversary
Tickets for the 50th Anniversary Dinner on July 22nd are available now. To secure your seat or table of ten on the night, give your name and a deposit to Alysha Courtney or Bradley Hogan when you see them next. We want to make it a big night for the club so get in quick and help celebrate the occasion.The dinner includes a 3 course meal, drinks (Guinness, beer, wine and soft drinks) and live band at Merrimu Receptions near Chadstone. Tickets are $75 and are available now by contacting Alysha on 0404 283 615 or emailing the club. Everyone is welcome, invite friends and family - tables of ten are available.
Upcoming Games - Knockout Competition
This Sunday we see all three teams in action at Gaelic Park in round 2 of the Knockout competition. The Hurlers start the day against the Melbourne Shamrocks at 12:30pm. The Men's Football team play Padraig Pearses at 2pm and then the Women's team take on Grace O'Malleys from 3:30pm. Come down and support the teams for a full day of Garryowen games.The Men's Football and Women's Football teams will again compete on the 30th April against St.Kevins to try and secure their place in the Knockout finals on the 7th May. The Hurlers will also be looking forward to a finals place on the 7th after this weekend.
There will be no games on the Mother's Day weekend on 14th May.
Knockout Champions
Congratulations to the Women footballers and our Hurlers for winning their respective knockout finals. The Women's team defeated Sinn Fein convincingly in the winter conditions. Garryowen kicked with a strong wind in the first half to set up a large lead at half time. With the weather worsening in the second half, with hail falling at one stage, Sinn Fein were unable to fight back and Garryowen took the cup.The Men's team came up against Pearses in the Men's Final. Unfortunately they could not reproduce the performance of a week earlier but challenged a stronger Pearses thoughout the game to fall short of a win. Congratulations to the Men's team for a great effort in the Knockout competition. Some very positive signs for the team.
The Hurlers showed that hard work and commitment to the team pays off with a great win over the Melbourne Shamrocks. The game was close with a point separating the sides at the half and Garryowen eventually winning by two points with a goal late in the second half. It was a fitting result for the guys and their coach Collins Connolly.
Previous Games - League
Only one weekend of games have been played in the last month with free weekends due to the Commonwealth Games, Grand Prix and Easter. The Hurlers were to play Sinn Fein, but instead played an Intra club match after Sinn Fein did not have the numbers.Other games saw Sinn Fein defeat Padraig Pearses in the Women's Football and Padraig Pearses beat St.Kevins in the Men's Football. The Women's Team has got off to a great start to the League with 3 wins from 3 games. After a big win against St.Kevins on National Day (6-15 to 1-2), the team followed it up with a win over Padraig Pearses (4-9 to 0-0) after the Knockout competition. They then came up against their recent rivals Sinn Fein and again came out on top 1-12 to 0-3.
The Men's Team have put in some positive performances but have been hit my injuries and unavailabilities which have left the team short of players and experience each game putting the team on the back foot from the start. Losses to St.Kevins, Wolfe Tones and Sinn Fein has not been the best start to the season but it has given many of the first year players plenty of game experience and with many players set to return for the remainder of the season, the team and make the most of what is to come.
The Hurler's have had only the one game since the Knockout competition with a one point loss to the Melbourne Shamrocks. (4-5 to 2-12) It was close throughout the game and a late goal by Garryowen might have sealed it for the team, however the Shamrocks managed to get a couple of late overs to win. This was also Collins Connolly's final game with Garryowen. We wish him the best of luck back home and thank him for being a great club person for Garryowen.
Garryowen Polo Shirts
We have received our 50th Anniversary Polo tops for the year. You can see them on display by the players before and after the games. All tops will be $30 each and come in a range of sizes. Order forms and pictures of the shirts will be on the website shortly. Get one and show your Garryowen colours.Club Memberships
Club memberships are now available. A range of options are available for players and supporters. New shirts will be available so you can wear the Garryowen colours with pride.Full season players $100 renewing / $110 new (Due Now)
Half season players $50
Supporter Memberships (attending games) $60 renewing / $70 new
Supporter Membership (not attending games) $40
For more information and package details view the Membership page on the website.
CardCall International Phonecards
In 2005 Garryowen secured the sponsorship of CardCall, one of Australia's largest prepaid communication providers. As part of the deal, the club is now able to offer members and supporters Talk Tomato phonecards, which allow you to save plenty on international phonecalls. Please support the club and its major sponsor and purchase a card.Each card is $10. Please contact Jonathan Rivett on 0433 268 733 or rivvo27@hotmail.com if you are interested.