issue 6
Naomh Barróg GAA Club ISSUE 6
14TH MARCH 2014
The Foundation of Naomh Barróg 1974 Special points of interest: Jimmy Grey was Chairman of the Dublin County Board in 1974 The following Clubs were founded in the 1970’s Trinity Gaels, St Marks of Tallaght, St Peregrines, Kilmore GAA Club, St Judes, Edenmore
St
Monicas
Once Mr Fields and Mr Sansome made the decision to form a GAA club in Kilbarrack-Foxfield they had to decide what was the best way to approach and organize this. The first decision they made was to obtain the opinion of the parents of the children and to gauge what level of support they would receive. When they mentioned this decision to the Principal and the teachers in Scoil Lorcáin they received unanimous support and the encouragement to invite the parents interested to attend a meeting in the school in June 1974. On a pleasant Summer’s evening in June 1974 ten people turned up to listen to the proposal and to find out what the possibilities were. The parents attending were aware of the success of the
school teams since the school entered teams in Cumann na nBunscoil competitions. Their children would have been involved on the school teams and in the school and road leagues. They all had a love for and an interest in Gaelic Games and had played them themselves. The meeting was very positive and all those attending were supportive that a club should be formed so that the young people of the parish would be able to play Gaelic games. They were willing to get involved in setting up the Club, taking on the responsibility of managing the Club and training the teams. Lovely atmosphere prevailed Photo of Seán Canning, first Chairman in Naomh Barróg.-1974
Who attended the first meeting in Scoil Lorcáin. Dick Fields and Liam Sansome decided that they would not take any officer positions on the new Committee. They wanted the people from the parish to take ownership of the new club and to be in the forefront of developing it. Those who attended the first meeting were Denis Dunne, Dublin
man living in Foxfield Pk, Mick Long, Dublin man living in Foxfield Pk, Mel Mc Kenna, Longford man living in Foxfield Pk, Maurice Cassidy Louth man living in Briarfield Grove, Paddy Rankin, Dublin man living in Briarfield Rd, Sean Canning, Skerries man living in Foxfield Grove, Séan Doogue a Carlow man living in Foxfield
Grove, Martin Heffernan, Tipperary man living in Kilbarrack Gdns, Liam Sansome and Dick Fields. Jim Butler, a Kilkenny man living in Foxfield Pk and Noel Lonergan, a Limerick man living in Foxfield Pk gave their apologies.
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NAOMH BARRÓG GAA CLUB
The Election of the First Committee-Decisions made The Committee elected that night
Secretary: Liam Sansome
President: Fr. Willie King
Registrar: Denis Dunne
Chairman: Seán Canning
Treasurer: Michael Long
Vice Chairman: Paddy Rankin
Committee: Mel Mc Kenna, Maurice Cassidy, Seán Doogue, Martin Heffernan, Dick Fields Choosing the name for the Club: Many names were put forward like
Kilbarrack Gaels
St Barróg
Naomh Barróg
Those attending were conscious of
recognizing the history and the association this Saint had with the area. To identify with this it was decided to call the Club Naomh Barróg after this ancient Saint. Choosing the Club Colours: The unanimous decision was to adapt the colours that Scoil Lorcáin had worn with so much pride and success since 1971 and to show the close relationship that existed between the school and Club. The Club would adopt the green and red colours but would have a different design for the jersey. The club bought the first set of jerseys from Dinny Grey, a Na Fianna clubman.
The support and guidance of Dublin County Board-1974 With the decision made to form a new Club and with an Executive Committee in place the new fledgling Club had to apply to the County Board for affiliation, memPADDY RANKIN bership and the green light to form a new Club. In 1974 Jimmy Grey was Chairman
of Dublin County Board. He was a Na Fianna man and was the goalkeeper in 1961 when Dublin were defeated by Tipperary in the All Ireland Hurling Final. Jim King, an O’Connell’s Boy Clubman and friend of Paddy Cullen was County Secretary. The Development Committee under the Chairmanship of Dónal Hickey, a Na Fianna Clubman had the responsibility for assisting in the formation of new clubs in Dublin. The support and encouragement we received from these three gentlemen was one of immense encouragement and support.
Dónal Hickey visited the Club regularly to guide us as regards the functions of an Executive Committee. adopting a Club Constitution, organizing and preparing teams, how to affiliate with the GAA and how to promote our club. By the time our u12, u13 and u14 teams togged out in September 1974 we were well prepared. The seed had been sown. The Club today has expanded into the neighbouring communities. Their involvement with us has enriched our Club and new friendships made.
Setting out into the unknown? As it was the Club’s first venture into Dublin County Board Competitions, the new committee decided to field three teams at u12, u13, u14 level. Its aim was to provide Gaelic games for the young people of the parish. From the successes Scoil Lorcáin had experienced in Primary School Finals since 1971, the Club had ready made players to compete competitively in Dublin County Board Competitions. Those who were interested in forming an Adult
team were advised to wait to allow the Juvenile Section to develop and find its roots before a decision would be made. This proved a wise and sensible decision.
For the new Club it was a venture into the unknown. If we were aware of the difficulties we encountered soon after our foundation, what would have been the decision.
In 1974 the age group was different from the present day system. For example, you had to be 12yrs after the 1st of September to play u12. The Season in those days went from the 1st of September 1974 until the 31st of August 1975.
Yet these challenges helped to make us the Club we are today. The founding members had the vision to pursue goals, set high standards and develop the Club we have today.
14TH MARCH 2014
The Foundation of Naomh Barróg 1974 Special points of interest: Jimmy Grey was Chairman of the Dublin County Board in 1974 The following Clubs were founded in the 1970’s Trinity Gaels, St Marks of Tallaght, St Peregrines, Kilmore GAA Club, St Judes, Edenmore
St
Monicas
Once Mr Fields and Mr Sansome made the decision to form a GAA club in Kilbarrack-Foxfield they had to decide what was the best way to approach and organize this. The first decision they made was to obtain the opinion of the parents of the children and to gauge what level of support they would receive. When they mentioned this decision to the Principal and the teachers in Scoil Lorcáin they received unanimous support and the encouragement to invite the parents interested to attend a meeting in the school in June 1974. On a pleasant Summer’s evening in June 1974 ten people turned up to listen to the proposal and to find out what the possibilities were. The parents attending were aware of the success of the
school teams since the school entered teams in Cumann na nBunscoil competitions. Their children would have been involved on the school teams and in the school and road leagues. They all had a love for and an interest in Gaelic Games and had played them themselves. The meeting was very positive and all those attending were supportive that a club should be formed so that the young people of the parish would be able to play Gaelic games. They were willing to get involved in setting up the Club, taking on the responsibility of managing the Club and training the teams. Lovely atmosphere prevailed Photo of Seán Canning, first Chairman in Naomh Barróg.-1974
Who attended the first meeting in Scoil Lorcáin. Dick Fields and Liam Sansome decided that they would not take any officer positions on the new Committee. They wanted the people from the parish to take ownership of the new club and to be in the forefront of developing it. Those who attended the first meeting were Denis Dunne, Dublin
man living in Foxfield Pk, Mick Long, Dublin man living in Foxfield Pk, Mel Mc Kenna, Longford man living in Foxfield Pk, Maurice Cassidy Louth man living in Briarfield Grove, Paddy Rankin, Dublin man living in Briarfield Rd, Sean Canning, Skerries man living in Foxfield Grove, Séan Doogue a Carlow man living in Foxfield
Grove, Martin Heffernan, Tipperary man living in Kilbarrack Gdns, Liam Sansome and Dick Fields. Jim Butler, a Kilkenny man living in Foxfield Pk and Noel Lonergan, a Limerick man living in Foxfield Pk gave their apologies.
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NAOMH BARRÓG GAA CLUB
The Election of the First Committee-Decisions made The Committee elected that night
Secretary: Liam Sansome
President: Fr. Willie King
Registrar: Denis Dunne
Chairman: Seán Canning
Treasurer: Michael Long
Vice Chairman: Paddy Rankin
Committee: Mel Mc Kenna, Maurice Cassidy, Seán Doogue, Martin Heffernan, Dick Fields Choosing the name for the Club: Many names were put forward like
Kilbarrack Gaels
St Barróg
Naomh Barróg
Those attending were conscious of
recognizing the history and the association this Saint had with the area. To identify with this it was decided to call the Club Naomh Barróg after this ancient Saint. Choosing the Club Colours: The unanimous decision was to adapt the colours that Scoil Lorcáin had worn with so much pride and success since 1971 and to show the close relationship that existed between the school and Club. The Club would adopt the green and red colours but would have a different design for the jersey. The club bought the first set of jerseys from Dinny Grey, a Na Fianna clubman.
The support and guidance of Dublin County Board-1974 With the decision made to form a new Club and with an Executive Committee in place the new fledgling Club had to apply to the County Board for affiliation, memPADDY RANKIN bership and the green light to form a new Club. In 1974 Jimmy Grey was Chairman
of Dublin County Board. He was a Na Fianna man and was the goalkeeper in 1961 when Dublin were defeated by Tipperary in the All Ireland Hurling Final. Jim King, an O’Connell’s Boy Clubman and friend of Paddy Cullen was County Secretary. The Development Committee under the Chairmanship of Dónal Hickey, a Na Fianna Clubman had the responsibility for assisting in the formation of new clubs in Dublin. The support and encouragement we received from these three gentlemen was one of immense encouragement and support.
Dónal Hickey visited the Club regularly to guide us as regards the functions of an Executive Committee. adopting a Club Constitution, organizing and preparing teams, how to affiliate with the GAA and how to promote our club. By the time our u12, u13 and u14 teams togged out in September 1974 we were well prepared. The seed had been sown. The Club today has expanded into the neighbouring communities. Their involvement with us has enriched our Club and new friendships made.
Setting out into the unknown? As it was the Club’s first venture into Dublin County Board Competitions, the new committee decided to field three teams at u12, u13, u14 level. Its aim was to provide Gaelic games for the young people of the parish. From the successes Scoil Lorcáin had experienced in Primary School Finals since 1971, the Club had ready made players to compete competitively in Dublin County Board Competitions. Those who were interested in forming an Adult
team were advised to wait to allow the Juvenile Section to develop and find its roots before a decision would be made. This proved a wise and sensible decision.
For the new Club it was a venture into the unknown. If we were aware of the difficulties we encountered soon after our foundation, what would have been the decision.
In 1974 the age group was different from the present day system. For example, you had to be 12yrs after the 1st of September to play u12. The Season in those days went from the 1st of September 1974 until the 31st of August 1975.
Yet these challenges helped to make us the Club we are today. The founding members had the vision to pursue goals, set high standards and develop the Club we have today.
