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Naomh Barróg GAA Club ISSUE 11
1975-1976 Panels These are the names of the boys who played for the Club during that season. All attended or did attend Scoil Lorcáin. U10 names in Issue 10,
U11 Team: Gerard Loughran, Dermot Mc Weeney, Stephen O’Shea, Anthony Lodge, David Byrne, Kenneth Ryan, Patrick O’Driscoll, Jim Harte, Brian Lynch, Paul Butler, Joe Canning, John Murray, Liam Mc Kenna, Peter Mc Namara, Padraig Diver, Michael O’Neill, Ronan Long, Ray Horan, D Denton, Mick Rooney, Stephen Crowe,
U12 Team: David O’Brien, John Moran, Aidan Long, Stephen Monaghan, Adrian Griffin, David Crowe, James Lyne, Michael Lodge, David Kavanagh, David Breen, John Ferguson, William Behan, Stephen Dunne, William Garbutt, Anthony Sheridan, Paul Ansley, Charles Mc Donnell, Conor Keeling
U13Team: Thomas Dennis, Peter Stewart, Noel Mc Kenna, John Heffernan, John O’Donnell, Aidan Brennan, Paul Mc Carthy, Paul Brogan, Thomas Adams, James O’Driscoll, Stephen Dunne, Séamas Brady, Dominick Geoghegan, Maurice Cassidy, Tony Garnett, Anthony Monaghan, Thomas Mc Ewan, John Sheridan.
U14 Team: David Cummins, John Long, John Ansley, Ronnie Ryan, John Clarke, Tony Nugent, John Flynn, Lar Mc Carthy, Martin Power, Alan O’Brien, Alan Garnett, Seamas Connell, Paul Sambrooks, Jimmy Delaney, John Rankin, Frank Shiels, Des Curley
U15 Team: David Ormonde, Anthony Stewart, David Flood, Philip Redmond, Tony Mc Donald, Alan O’Brien, Willie Mc Dermott, Bernard Purcell, Billie Sheridan, Seán Farrel, Jimmy Judge,Tony Flynn, Paul Hannon, George Dyland, David Flynn, + players from u14
16TH OF MAY 2014
1975-1976-The Club establishes itself in the Parish At the 1975 AGM Jim Butler was elected Secretary. Jim a Kilkenny man was an astute and well organized Secretary with a gift for detail. He was to have a huge influence promoting hurling in the Club. In his Secretary‟s Report at the Club AGM in September 1976 he reported that the club entered teams at u10, u11, u12, u13, u14, u15 in football and in hurling teams in u10, u11.and u12. In his Secretary‟s Report he mentioned the following items showing the direction the Club was setting out on. “The u10, u11, u12 teams were entered in various leagues. A big drive was undertaken to popularize hurling. Some 250 hurleys and 60 helmets were bought. These were sold at nominal amounts to interested boys. The enthusiasm for hurling, particularly among younger boys was tremendous and gives rise to great hopes for the future
of hurling in the parish” “ Mini Leagues were run off for boys not involved in North City Leagues. Trophies were presented to winners and runners up. A hopeful sign for the future was the involvement of older boys such as Ronnie Ryan, Larry Mc Carthy, John Flynn, Anto Stewart and others in the running of the leagues”. “Sing Alongs were held monthly in St Vincent‟s GAA Club, Raheny on the first Wednesday of every month. They were a huge success”. “A successful Ballad Session which drew a packed house to the Shieling Hotel was also held”. “ A Dance was held on St Valentines Night in the Community Centre. All these functions were well attended and provided much needed finance”. “ Parties were help for boys of all age groups during the year. The winning u10 team were
taken to a film and for a meal. An enjoyable bus trip to Arklow was held for boys of u11 and u12 groups in July. Some 50 boys had a great day out. Anthony Stewart was selected to play with the Dublin u15 team in Wembley”. “During the year a very active and energetic Ladies Committee was set up. A hugely profitable cake sale was among the many functions undertaken by them. Other projects were Turkey Raffles and Carol Singing, Weekly Draw. They also helped to organize the Sing Alongs and helped to increase the enjoyment by making sandwiches. Our thanks and gratitude are due to them for the major contribution they made to the finances of the Club”. “ In conclusion”, said Jim, “I feel that we have the basis for developing a strong GAA Club. We have in the Club hard working and devoted men and women who are prepared to give up their time……..We have a fine bunch of boys we can be proud of, representing the Club…..”.
The Struggle for open space In February 1974 planning permission was granted to Dunne„s Stories Ltd. to build their Shopping Centre. In March 1974 KADCA appealed against planning permission. In April the Community Association published a Community Green Paper entitled” Kilbarrack-Profit or Playspace”. Their well organized and strong argument with the support of the people was successful when their appeal was sustained when planning
permission was refused by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Local Government on the following grounds,” It is considered that the proper planning and development of the Kilbarrack East area requires that the greater part of the site should be used as open space, to serve the physical educational and recreational needs of the community, in particular of children attending the local schools”.
Naomh Barróg played their games on this site. We were conscious of the fact that the opportunity to lose our pitch was real. We had to wait and see. During this time we carried on as normal, training and coaching the teams and developing the Club. New members, especially fathers and mothers continued to join and support the Club. We were setting the standards and laying the foundation for future possibilities.
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Albert Gubay-Supermarket King steps into the fray Dunnes Stores moved on, after they lost the appeal and eventually built in Donaghmede. Everybody agreed that Shops and facilities were needed in the Kilbarrack– Foxfield area KADCA continued to protect the environment and the need to safeguard open spaces, so that the schools and young people would have access to. At the same time they supported the need for shops and facilities that would provide for the parents and their children. In April 1976 Tenders for the site were invited by Dublin Corporation. Paragraph 4 of the brief given to tenderers read as follows, “It is intended that the development, when completed should serve the needs of the community. It might, therefore include:
(1) a small supermarket”. On the 3rd of May 1976 Tancot Ltd submitted a tender and in July 1976 the site was sold to Tancot Ltd representing Mr Albert Gubay . In September 1976 a detailed planning application was made by Tancot Ltd. “Gubay gets a chance to put his view” (Article from Irish Independent 11th April 1978) “Discount King Albert Gubay is to be invited to face Kilbarrack Residents before a referendum is held to decide the fate of his proposed store there. At a tense meeting last night at which the pro and anti lobby made their points amid spirited heckling, a chorus of voices from the floor gave Mr Gubay the right to a hearing.
The meeting attended by several hundred was called by Kilbarrack and District Community Association with the press included. Mr Gubay, who plans a 30.000 sq ft discount store will be given a hearing within the next two weeks and the referendum will be held immediately afterwards. ……….The main objection to the store was the volume of traffic it would bring into a mainly residential area with a high volume of children.
The anti-lobby at the meeting produced figures on car parking which they said, proved Mr Gubay‟s proposed 130 car park was totally inadequate. …….It was also expressed at the size of the proposed store which was four times as large as the local neighbourhood supermarket provided in Bayside”.
U15 game-Naomh Barróg v Rosmini Gaels December 1975 Naomh Barróg from the very beginning was serious as regards discipline and challenging the young members by setting high standards as regards respect, good manners and sportsmanship. An u15 game v Rosmini Gaels was played on the pitch on Sunday 14th December 1975, which we lost. After the game was over and as Rosmini Gaels departed in their Mini bus an episode occurred that brought the club into disrepute. It was an embarrassing occasion for the Club. In a letter sent to the County Board and Noel Mc Laughlin Manager of Rosmini Gaels, our secretary Jim Butler wrote “On behalf of the Club, I apologise most sincerely for the
Trip down memory lane “This small cup sits proudly on my mantelpiece at home. It was presented to me in 1974 in the hall in Scoil Lorcáin 40 years ago by Seán Doherty and Paddy Cullen the Captain and goalkeeper of the victorious Dublin All Ireland team. I was the First Player of the year in the Club. If memory serves me right the larger cup that I got to keep for one year was subsequently used for the Mini Leagues. An odd time I have a glance at it and some wonderful memories come flooding back. Just like the earlier contributors I owe an
awful lot to the great men who founded Naomh Barróg. We got a great sense of values and respect for others from them. These are things that we have carried with us into our adult lives. This is just another memory from a young boy playing football with some other great lads. I treasure this memory in my heart to the present day”. The writer of this memory wants to remain anonymous. It shows how positive memories from our youth influence us throughout our lives.
conduct of our boys. I am not in any way diminishing the gravity of the offence by saying however that the culprits were very much in the minority. We have always prided ourselves on the good behaviour of our boys realising how important this aspect of their make-up is and we are very sad that this should have happened.” As a result of this incident the team was withdrawn from the tournament as a disciplinary measure. This was in tune with our policy of expecting and insisting upon a high standard of sportsmanship and good behaviour both on and off the field of play Every boy was given this card with Club Rules with the 1976 Calendar on back..
1975-1976 Panels These are the names of the boys who played for the Club during that season. All attended or did attend Scoil Lorcáin. U10 names in Issue 10,
U11 Team: Gerard Loughran, Dermot Mc Weeney, Stephen O’Shea, Anthony Lodge, David Byrne, Kenneth Ryan, Patrick O’Driscoll, Jim Harte, Brian Lynch, Paul Butler, Joe Canning, John Murray, Liam Mc Kenna, Peter Mc Namara, Padraig Diver, Michael O’Neill, Ronan Long, Ray Horan, D Denton, Mick Rooney, Stephen Crowe,
U12 Team: David O’Brien, John Moran, Aidan Long, Stephen Monaghan, Adrian Griffin, David Crowe, James Lyne, Michael Lodge, David Kavanagh, David Breen, John Ferguson, William Behan, Stephen Dunne, William Garbutt, Anthony Sheridan, Paul Ansley, Charles Mc Donnell, Conor Keeling
U13Team: Thomas Dennis, Peter Stewart, Noel Mc Kenna, John Heffernan, John O’Donnell, Aidan Brennan, Paul Mc Carthy, Paul Brogan, Thomas Adams, James O’Driscoll, Stephen Dunne, Séamas Brady, Dominick Geoghegan, Maurice Cassidy, Tony Garnett, Anthony Monaghan, Thomas Mc Ewan, John Sheridan.
U14 Team: David Cummins, John Long, John Ansley, Ronnie Ryan, John Clarke, Tony Nugent, John Flynn, Lar Mc Carthy, Martin Power, Alan O’Brien, Alan Garnett, Seamas Connell, Paul Sambrooks, Jimmy Delaney, John Rankin, Frank Shiels, Des Curley
U15 Team: David Ormonde, Anthony Stewart, David Flood, Philip Redmond, Tony Mc Donald, Alan O’Brien, Willie Mc Dermott, Bernard Purcell, Billie Sheridan, Seán Farrel, Jimmy Judge,Tony Flynn, Paul Hannon, George Dyland, David Flynn, + players from u14
16TH OF MAY 2014
1975-1976-The Club establishes itself in the Parish At the 1975 AGM Jim Butler was elected Secretary. Jim a Kilkenny man was an astute and well organized Secretary with a gift for detail. He was to have a huge influence promoting hurling in the Club. In his Secretary‟s Report at the Club AGM in September 1976 he reported that the club entered teams at u10, u11, u12, u13, u14, u15 in football and in hurling teams in u10, u11.and u12. In his Secretary‟s Report he mentioned the following items showing the direction the Club was setting out on. “The u10, u11, u12 teams were entered in various leagues. A big drive was undertaken to popularize hurling. Some 250 hurleys and 60 helmets were bought. These were sold at nominal amounts to interested boys. The enthusiasm for hurling, particularly among younger boys was tremendous and gives rise to great hopes for the future
of hurling in the parish” “ Mini Leagues were run off for boys not involved in North City Leagues. Trophies were presented to winners and runners up. A hopeful sign for the future was the involvement of older boys such as Ronnie Ryan, Larry Mc Carthy, John Flynn, Anto Stewart and others in the running of the leagues”. “Sing Alongs were held monthly in St Vincent‟s GAA Club, Raheny on the first Wednesday of every month. They were a huge success”. “A successful Ballad Session which drew a packed house to the Shieling Hotel was also held”. “ A Dance was held on St Valentines Night in the Community Centre. All these functions were well attended and provided much needed finance”. “ Parties were help for boys of all age groups during the year. The winning u10 team were
taken to a film and for a meal. An enjoyable bus trip to Arklow was held for boys of u11 and u12 groups in July. Some 50 boys had a great day out. Anthony Stewart was selected to play with the Dublin u15 team in Wembley”. “During the year a very active and energetic Ladies Committee was set up. A hugely profitable cake sale was among the many functions undertaken by them. Other projects were Turkey Raffles and Carol Singing, Weekly Draw. They also helped to organize the Sing Alongs and helped to increase the enjoyment by making sandwiches. Our thanks and gratitude are due to them for the major contribution they made to the finances of the Club”. “ In conclusion”, said Jim, “I feel that we have the basis for developing a strong GAA Club. We have in the Club hard working and devoted men and women who are prepared to give up their time……..We have a fine bunch of boys we can be proud of, representing the Club…..”.
The Struggle for open space In February 1974 planning permission was granted to Dunne„s Stories Ltd. to build their Shopping Centre. In March 1974 KADCA appealed against planning permission. In April the Community Association published a Community Green Paper entitled” Kilbarrack-Profit or Playspace”. Their well organized and strong argument with the support of the people was successful when their appeal was sustained when planning
permission was refused by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Local Government on the following grounds,” It is considered that the proper planning and development of the Kilbarrack East area requires that the greater part of the site should be used as open space, to serve the physical educational and recreational needs of the community, in particular of children attending the local schools”.
Naomh Barróg played their games on this site. We were conscious of the fact that the opportunity to lose our pitch was real. We had to wait and see. During this time we carried on as normal, training and coaching the teams and developing the Club. New members, especially fathers and mothers continued to join and support the Club. We were setting the standards and laying the foundation for future possibilities.
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NAOMH BARRÓG GAA CLUB
Albert Gubay-Supermarket King steps into the fray Dunnes Stores moved on, after they lost the appeal and eventually built in Donaghmede. Everybody agreed that Shops and facilities were needed in the Kilbarrack– Foxfield area KADCA continued to protect the environment and the need to safeguard open spaces, so that the schools and young people would have access to. At the same time they supported the need for shops and facilities that would provide for the parents and their children. In April 1976 Tenders for the site were invited by Dublin Corporation. Paragraph 4 of the brief given to tenderers read as follows, “It is intended that the development, when completed should serve the needs of the community. It might, therefore include:
(1) a small supermarket”. On the 3rd of May 1976 Tancot Ltd submitted a tender and in July 1976 the site was sold to Tancot Ltd representing Mr Albert Gubay . In September 1976 a detailed planning application was made by Tancot Ltd. “Gubay gets a chance to put his view” (Article from Irish Independent 11th April 1978) “Discount King Albert Gubay is to be invited to face Kilbarrack Residents before a referendum is held to decide the fate of his proposed store there. At a tense meeting last night at which the pro and anti lobby made their points amid spirited heckling, a chorus of voices from the floor gave Mr Gubay the right to a hearing.
The meeting attended by several hundred was called by Kilbarrack and District Community Association with the press included. Mr Gubay, who plans a 30.000 sq ft discount store will be given a hearing within the next two weeks and the referendum will be held immediately afterwards. ……….The main objection to the store was the volume of traffic it would bring into a mainly residential area with a high volume of children.
The anti-lobby at the meeting produced figures on car parking which they said, proved Mr Gubay‟s proposed 130 car park was totally inadequate. …….It was also expressed at the size of the proposed store which was four times as large as the local neighbourhood supermarket provided in Bayside”.
U15 game-Naomh Barróg v Rosmini Gaels December 1975 Naomh Barróg from the very beginning was serious as regards discipline and challenging the young members by setting high standards as regards respect, good manners and sportsmanship. An u15 game v Rosmini Gaels was played on the pitch on Sunday 14th December 1975, which we lost. After the game was over and as Rosmini Gaels departed in their Mini bus an episode occurred that brought the club into disrepute. It was an embarrassing occasion for the Club. In a letter sent to the County Board and Noel Mc Laughlin Manager of Rosmini Gaels, our secretary Jim Butler wrote “On behalf of the Club, I apologise most sincerely for the
Trip down memory lane “This small cup sits proudly on my mantelpiece at home. It was presented to me in 1974 in the hall in Scoil Lorcáin 40 years ago by Seán Doherty and Paddy Cullen the Captain and goalkeeper of the victorious Dublin All Ireland team. I was the First Player of the year in the Club. If memory serves me right the larger cup that I got to keep for one year was subsequently used for the Mini Leagues. An odd time I have a glance at it and some wonderful memories come flooding back. Just like the earlier contributors I owe an
awful lot to the great men who founded Naomh Barróg. We got a great sense of values and respect for others from them. These are things that we have carried with us into our adult lives. This is just another memory from a young boy playing football with some other great lads. I treasure this memory in my heart to the present day”. The writer of this memory wants to remain anonymous. It shows how positive memories from our youth influence us throughout our lives.
conduct of our boys. I am not in any way diminishing the gravity of the offence by saying however that the culprits were very much in the minority. We have always prided ourselves on the good behaviour of our boys realising how important this aspect of their make-up is and we are very sad that this should have happened.” As a result of this incident the team was withdrawn from the tournament as a disciplinary measure. This was in tune with our policy of expecting and insisting upon a high standard of sportsmanship and good behaviour both on and off the field of play Every boy was given this card with Club Rules with the 1976 Calendar on back..
