Ballygarvan GAA Academy

2008 Report

Hurling Development:

Indoor Academy in Nemo Rangers, 5 February to 11 March 2008.

Focus: Develop the core skills of hurling as part of pre-season programme for U8 to U12 players.

Coaches: Jim Nodwell, Stephen Looney, Tony O Brien, Fintan Mackey, Michael O Sullivan, Richard Mackey, Eddie Kelliher, Andrew Lyons, Anthony Sexton and Finbarr Barry.

Football Development:

Indoor Academy in Nemo Rangers, 11 November to 16 December 2008.

Focus: Develop the skills of football through small sided games and fun activities for U9 to U11 players.

Coaches: Richard Mackey, Michael O Sullivan, Andrew Lyons, Cian O Conchuir, Gary White, Alan Murphy, Peter Murphy and Tadg Quilligan.

Mc Grath Cup Blitz:

Saturday 13th September 2008. 72 boys ranging in ages from 6 to 12 years played out a series of small sided games. These games were refereed by Under 16 Stars Luke O’ Sullivan and Emmet Ahern. A special word of thanks must be extended to Gerald Mc Carthy and Ger Spillane for presenting the medals and trophies to the children. The Underage Committee led by Chairman Mick O’ Shea, Secretary Betty O’ Sullivan and Treasurer Mary Ahern must be commended for organising the team of volunteers who helped both on and off the field by putting up goalposts, making tea, tidying up etc. Coaching Team: Barry Mannion, Alan O’ Connor, Donncha Kavanagh, Tony O’ Brien, Liam O’ Halloran, Gary Ronan, Jim O’ Halloran, Ray Merchant, Michael O’ Sullivan, Eddie Kelleher, Richard Mackey, Andrew Lyons, Sean O’ Sullivan, Graham Henderson, Michael Lyons, Anthony Dowd, Owen O’ Callaghan, Billy Lynch, Tomas O’ Brien, Tim O’ Donovan & Francesca O’ Halloran. Richard O’ Leary December 2008.