Please do take the time to read the letter, return the nomination forms and attend the meeting. Not only is this your chance to have a say on how the club is run and influence the direction it takes the club really needs people to volunteer for roles and help with the running of St Colmcilles. Any contribution you can make however small will be appreciated.

Completed forms and motions should be send to Connor Taggart at the official club email address of secretary.stcolmcilles.hertfordshire@gaa.ie.

Dinner Dance
This years dinner dance will be held on Saturday 17th December. Please keep that date free in the diary.

Ladies News
Recruitment and preparation for the ladies team is ongoing. Contact CDA Ciara O’Brien ciara.obrien.cda.hertfordshire@gaa.ie for further details.Training will be starting up again soon.

Contact Details
The club is based out of St Albans Irish Centre, Cotlandswick, North Orbital Rd, London Colney, St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL2 1DW. Anyone interested in joining the club feel free to call down to the club or contact on the following: Adrian Slavin 07885217241, Martin Reynolds 07785957567 or Damian Holland 07540738543. Any parents interesting in signing their children up for Gaelic Games please get in touch with Ian at ian_griffin@cuk.canon.co.uk or on his mobile 07973808111.

There will be a match on the 3rd or 4th September please contact management this week with your availability.

Club Website
We are now using a new club website http://www.stcolmcilles.co.uk. Please check this out and provide feedback. Please also forward any pictures you have to the club.

Colmcilles Baby Boom
Congratulations to senior manager Damian Holland and senior player Paul Dolan on the recent additions to their families.Paul and Nicky had a baby boy Cian on the 22nd July. Damian and Nevina had a baby boy Aaron on 10th August.

Injured Players
Every week our lads put their body on the line and this effort is really appreciated. The club wishes Tom Cooney and Shane Gill all the best with their ongoing recoveries from injuries sustained in round 2 of the SFC. We hope to see you back in action soon lads.

Ladies
Recruitment and preparation for the ladies team is ongoing. Contact CDA Ciara O’Brien ciara.obrien.cda.hertfordshire@gaa.ie for further details.

Contact Details
The club is based out of St Albans Irish Centre, Cotlandswick, North Orbital Rd, London Colney, St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL2 1DW. Anyone interested in joining the club feel free to call down to the club or contact on the following: Adrian Slavin 07885217241, Martin Reynolds 07785957567 or Damian Holland 07540738543. Any parents interesting in signing their children up for Gaelic Games please get in touch with Ian at ian_griffin@cuk.canon.co.uk or on his mobile 07973808111. We are also on facebook and would appeal to all members to join the group below and add any photos of games or social events they may have.

The next game for the club is a cup game on the 4th September against Eire Og / Glen Rovers and the championship semi final will be played on Sunday September 11th.There is a challenge game in the pipeline and players will be informed of the details this week at training.

Minor News
Training continues every Wednesday at 18:45 with big numbers at U8’s + U10’s. U12 – U16 continue to strengthen. We are actively looking for new players U12 to U16 so anybody interested either contact the club or come along on training nights.

Any parents interesting in signing their children up for Gaelic Games please get in touch with Ian at ian_griffin@cuk.canon.co.uk or on his mobile 07973808111.

Ladies
Recruitment and preparation for the ladies team is ongoing. Contact CDA Ciara O’Brien ciara.obrien.cda.hertfordshire@gaa.ie for further details.

Contact Details
The club is based out of St Albans Irish Centre, Cotlandswick, North Orbital Rd, London Colney, St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL2 1DW. Anyone interested in joining the club feel free to call down to the club or contact on the following: Adrian Slavin 07885217241, Martin Reynolds 07785957567 or Damian Holland 07540738543. We are also on facebook and would appeal to all members to join the group below and add any photos of games or social events they may have.

Format
. Coffee Tea + Bacon Roll from 1pm
. Ryder Cup Match Play 1 point win 4 ball 3/4 Handicap
. Underage + Guest vs Senior Officials + Guests
. Team Winner Trophy
. Overall Winner individual Trophy
. Nearest the Pin Trophy
. Longest Drive Trophy
. 2′s £2 in- winner/winners share half  the pot
. Bunker play £1 per shot

Afters
At St Albans Irish Club, Cotlandswick, London Colney, AL2 1DW (Off A414)
£10 family+ non Golfers ticket to include bbq/finger buffet + free kids squash from 6:30pm

Last Sunday the senior team lost to St Dymphnas in the league. The next fixture is away against Oxford in the Cahill & Hurley Cup. Depending on the Hertfordshire v Yorkshire result this will be on the 19th or 26th June. Further details to be sent in due course.

County Training
Hertfordshire are training Wednesday nights 19:45 at the Irish Centre. The team play Yorkshire next Sunday 12th June in Birmingham throw-in 3pm (throw in time to be confirmed).

Minor News
Training continues every Wednesday at 18:45 with big numbers at U8’s + U10’s. U12 – U16 continue to strengthen. We are actively looking for new players U12 to U16 so anybody interested either contact the club or come along on training nights.

Any parents interesting in signing their children up for Gaelic Games please get in touch with Ian at ian_griffin@cuk.canon.co.uk or on his mobile 07973808111.

Ladies
Recruitment and preparation for the ladies team is ongoing. Contact CDA Ciara O’Brien ciara.obrien.cda.hertfordshire@gaa.ie for further details.

St Colmcilles Golf Day
Saturday 2nd July is the date set for the club golf day at Batchwood Golf Club followed by a barbecue back at  the club. This is one of our big fundraising days so please try and support us on that day. It’s a vital fundraiser for the club. It doesn’t matter if you cant play golf just come along and play for the craic it will help the club!

Contact Details
The club is based out of St Albans Irish Centre, Cotlandswick, North Orbital Rd, London Colney, St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL2 1DW. Anyone interested in joining the club feel free to call down to the club or contact on the following: Adrian Slavin 07885217241, Martin Reynolds 07785957567 or Damian Holland 07540738543. We are also on facebook and would appeal to all members to join the group below and add any photos of games or social events they may have.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123480217707819&ref=ts