Newsletter September 27th
The latest edition of our Dearg agus Bán newsletter is available to read here.
Senior Camogie and 2017 Girls Blitz
Some of our Senior Camogie players joined the 2017 girls for their blitz last weekend. A great morning of fun was had by all with impressive camogie skills on show all round! The 2017s were inspired by the senior players and are looking forward to supporting them in their semi-final this weekend!
Dermot Earley Youth Leadership 2023/2024
Cuala members who participated in the Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative 2023/2024 were recognised by Jarlath Burns in Croke Park this week. Next stop is the University of Galway in November for the 2024 graduates of the programme. Congratulations to all!
Humans of Camogie Series
To celebrate 120 years, The Camogie Association’s Humans of Camogie campaign asked clubs all over the country to tell them about the people contributing to camogie at their clubs. One of our nominees was Donal Murphy, who shared his story of his long involvement with, and love for, camogie at Cuala.
Donal Murphy, Senior Camogie Coach, Cuala
Donal Murphy has been instrumental in developing Adult Camogie at Cuala over nearly two decades. His inherent love of the sport has no doubt been influenced by strong family connections, with sisters who played for Dublin, including Edel who was on the 1984 All Ireland winning team, and a brother who was a manager for the Dublin senior camogie squad. His daughter, Sinéad, also now currently plays for the Dublin Seniors.
Having commenced coaching at Cuala in 2005, Donal was involved in re-establishing the Adult Camogie squad and section in the club in 2014/2015, subsequently helping the 1st team progress from Div 5 through to winning Intermediate Championship in 2018 and reaching Senior 2 Championship finals in 2020 and 2022. Further to achieving success on the pitch, Donal has been a champion of good coaching practice in the club, often also coaching juvenile players, and is a strong advocate for life balance for players – encouraging young players to continue to play camogie through teenage years, including through State exams, into college and even when living overseas.
Donal has undoubtedly been an unwaveringly positive influence in the development of Cuala camogie and in instilling a love of the game in a generation of players.
RIP Hugo (Hugh) McCann
Cuala members will be saddened to hear of the death of Hugo (Hugh) Mc Cann who was a long-time supporter of Cuala as well as Dalkey United. Condolences to his family and friends, his colleagues at Dalkey United, and his neighbours in St. Begnet’s Villas.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Death Notice of Hugo (Hugh) McCann (Dalkey, Dublin) | rip.ie
(Hugo pictured celebrating Dublin and Mick Fitzsimons success in All Ireland 2012, when Hugo swapped his usual FAI Blazer for Cuala gear.)
Club AGM
Please note that our Club AGM will take place on Wednesday 20th November at 8pm in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire.
Cuala AGM – Cuala GAC – Official Website (cualagaa.ie)
Cuala 3rds Dublin LGFA Div 12 Championship Winners
Congratulations to the ladies thirds football team who secured an important win over St. Mark’s this week to be crowned Div12 Champions.
The game was played away at St. Marks with Cuala having been beaten twice by St. Marks this year and more recently by 14 points.
The management of Fintan, Ray and Philip had the ladies focused. It was point for point all the way through. One point down 5 mins left – goal for cuala. Then St. Marks scored a point. Ahead by one and Cuala held on.
A super achievement for the ladies away from home. Well done management too.. more silverware for the third ladies!
Club Coaching Officer
Cuala is inviting applications for the role of club coaching officer.
Please find role specification here.
Applications by email should be sent to secretary.cuala.dublin@gaa.ie by 27th September 2024.
Changes to Pitch and Facility Booking System
As you may be aware, to date we have handled the booking of DLR council pitches used by Cuala as well as our internal facilities via the Pitchbooker system, available on the website.
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown have recently moved their pitch booking system to the Sportskey Portal. Bookings for DLR pitches used by Cuala can now be viewed and requested on this portal by creating a user account, or by emailing the Cuala Office on office@cualagaa.ie. Please note that Shanganagh Pitch 4 is the top pitch and Pitch 5 is the roadside pitch. Bookings are subsequently confirmed or rejected by the office based on true availability.
Our internal facilities, such as Hall, gym etc, and St. Laurence’s pitch remain on the Pitchbooker booking system. Again, bookings are handled through the Cuala Office.
For more information, and to access the two booking systems visit Facilities – Cuala GAC – Official Website (cualagaa.ie)
Minor Boys Chamionship Tops Presentation
A great event in the halla recently as the Cuala Minor Boys received their championship tops. A huge thank you to Jake Malone, Kevin Kirwan and Jack Twomey for dropping down to present them to the boys.
This Championship is the first time ever that Cuala has three minor football and hurling squads, comprising over 80 players, in action.
