10.05.13
Reminder to Blood Donors in the Ashbourne Area
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service Mobile Unit will be located in the
Ashbourne House Hotel, Ashbourne on the following days:
Monday 13th May, 2013
& Tuesday 14th May, 2013
From 4.30pm – 8.00pm
Reminder to Blood Donors in the Slane Area
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service Mobile Unit will be located in
St. Patrick’s National School, Slane on:
Wednesday 15th May, 2013
From 5.00pm – 8.30pm
Reminder to Blood Donors in the Trim Area
Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim
Monday 27th May, 2013
& Tuesday 28th May, 2013
From 5.00pm to 8.30pm
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03.05.13
New Era for GAA and Guinness®
Croke Park, Dublin, 3rdMay 2013: The GAA and Guinness® today announced a new agreement which sees Guinness become ‘Proud Partner’ to both the GAA and Croke Park Stadium. As a result, Guinness will move from its current position as a sponsor of the Hurling Championship.
The partnership marks a new era in the long-standing relationship between the GAA and Guinness and reflects the commitment of both to extend that relationship into a third decade.
The new position of ‘Proud Partner’ of the GAA and Croke Park Stadium was awarded to Guinness following a competitive tendering process. The new arrangement will provide opportunities for the GAA, Croke Park and Guinness to innovate together on new business and marketing collaborations.
Guinness has been a long-standing supporter of the GAA and its competitions. It first took over title sponsorship of the Hurling Championship in 1995, and over the past eighteen years has invested significantly in supporting the Championship. Award winning campaigns such as ‘Not Men but Giants’, ‘The Stuff of Legend’ and the most recent campaign “The Power to Lift us All’, played a significant role in elevating the game of hurling and as a consequence, growing audiences across the country. Five years ago Guinness moved to become one of three sponsors of the Hurling Championship.
Commenting on the new agreement, Commercial and Stadium Director of the GAA, Peter McKenna, said:
“There is no doubt that the GAA has benefited enormously from the marketing expertise of one of the world’s most creative companies. We appreciate that all sponsorship has a natural time span, and we are pleased to be taking our association with Guinness in a new direction”.
On behalf of Guinness, Rory Sheridan, Head of Sponsorship, Diageo Western Europe, stated:
“We are delighted to continue our successful relationship with the GAA. Our new partnership with both the GAA and Croke Park stadium further strengthens our long commitment to Gaelic Games, which goes back even further than our sponsorship of the Hurling Championship. Our relationship has been an evolving one and the new partnership will create exciting new opportunities for both of us, based on the spirit of collaboration and innovation that has worked so well to date”.
Centra and Etihad are the current sponsors of the GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship and the GAA expects to announce an additional hurling sponsor in the near future.
Ends
For further information please contact:
Alan Milton Máire Scully or Greg Keane
GAA: Guinness / WHPR:
PH: 087 9299488 PH: 087 8229456 / 087 6601908
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01.05.13
On September 14th 2013 a new High King of Tara will be crowned on the Hill of Tara. Could it be you?
Can you beat all others and become the centre of the historically reconstructed crowning ceremony to take place on the Hill of Tara
with thousands of witnesses?
13 men or women will compete with each other to demonstrate their leadership, bravery and skill by passing the ancient six tasks of the
Na Fianna warriors.
Modern day kings in their own communities, these 13 final
contestants embody the Na Fianna warrior mottoes:
Purity of our hearts
Strength of our limbs
Action to match our speech
Helps us find the best and the bravest, they could be in your club,
or it could be you!
If you are such a warrior, log on to the festival website and fill in the online form to be selected as one of the 13 final contestants, and let the best man (or woman) win!
Open applications are from March 17th 2013 to May 30th 2013.
A special jury composed of the festival’s Committee members and County Meath representatives will then review all nominations and select 13 finalists to compete on the day of the Festival.
Our 13 finalist contestants will be announced on July 15th 2013.
All 13 finalist contestants will have their own individual travel
fees to the Hill of Tara covered by the Festival organization.
Selection Criteria
The New High King of Tara must demonstrate his (or her)
superiority to all other contestants in these qualities:
- Physical fitness and strength (some of the Na Fianna Challenges will be sporty)
- Leadership and influence in their local community
- Brain and brawn: proven accomplishment in their field
- Involvement in their local community
- Conviction and integrity
About the festival
The Gathering 2013 is people coming together to celebrate,
confirm and discuss their Irish identity and culture. Since before
Celtic times, Tara was both the political and spiritual meeting
point for the Irish people. In fact, even after 142 High Kings reigned from the Hill, it has continued to be recognised as an important
and symbolic meeting place. In Ireland’s special Gathering year,
the Hill of Tara is the natural place for Meath’s celebration.
The Tara High Kings Festival is a non-profit community initiative. Respect and promotion of the Hill of Tara, its history, importance
and magic has been the cornerstone of our plans.
This interactive family festival will take place on private land
adjacent to the Hill itself. Activities will include children’s
archeological field school, children’s music and art workshops, re-enactment Celtic village, warriors skills, cooking and crafts.
The promoters
This festival is being run by the Tara High Kings Festival community group, made up of representatives of Meath Travellers
Workshops,
The Tara Foundation, Skryne and Rathfeigh Historical Society,
An Garda Síochána and the GAA.
For more information, please log on to www.tarahighkingsfestival.ie or email info@tarahighkingsfestival.ie
This is your chance to relive the magic and drama
of a High King crowning ceremony and share this magnificent gem of Irish Heritage with your children
and friends in our unique one-day festival.
Sign up today and do your club, your parish and yourself proud!
The Gathering - Tara High Kings Festival
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16.04.13
ALLIANZ LEAGUE FOOTBALL FINALS - SATURDAY,
27TH APRIL 2013
- MONAGHAN V MEATH @ 7 P.M. (DIV. 3) & OFFALY V LIMERICK @ 5 P.M. (DIV. 4)
TICKET OUTLETS
- Pairc Tailteann (office hours).
- Jack Kiernan's Shop, Trimgate Street, Navan.
- Supervalu - Trim - Nallys, Navan - Bird's - Beechmount, Smith's - Johnstown Centre, Kells - O'Brien's - Cavan Road, Ashbourne - Molly's, Ashbourne Town Centre). Centra - Carr's, Bective Square, Kells.
TICKET DETAILS
- UNRESERVED SEATING: HOGAN STAND ONLY
€20 (Adult)
€5 (Juvenile) [U-16's] Must be accompanied by an adult.
€20 (Senior Citizens/Students) - Concession refunds from designated stiles prior to entry with full price ticket and valid ID. No refunds available after entry to stadium.
SEASON TICKET HOLDERS
Season Ticket Holders to use their cards via Season Stiles on match day.
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19.04.13
Reminder to Blood Donors in the Oldcastle Area
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service Mobile Unit will be located in the
Gilson National School, Oldcastle on:
Tuesday 23rd April, 2013
From
5.00pm to 8.30pm
Please Note Clinic Opening Times
Please Support This Essential Service
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Appeal for Blood Donors in the Dunshaughlin Area
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service Mobile Unit will be located in
Dunshaughlin Pastoral Centre
Dunshaughlin
Sunday 28th April, 2013
From 11.30am to 3.00pm
28.03.13
Athboy Community School, Athboy on:
Tuesday 2nd April, 2013
From
5.00pm to 8.30pm
Please Note Change of Venue
For further details, please contact our lo-call Donor Information
Line 1850 – 73 11 37
or John Healy, Area Organiser at our Ardee Regional Office, 041 – 685 9994 or www.giveblood.ie.
22.03.13
Reminder to Blood Donors in the Kells Area
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service Mobile Unit will be located in the
Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells,:
Monday 25th March, 2013
Tuesday 26th March, 2013
From 5.00pm to 8.30pm
Please Note Days & Clinic Opening Times
New and lapsed donors always needed.
Reminder to Blood Donors in the Dunboyne Area
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service Mobile Unit will be located in the
Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Dunboyne on:
Wednesday 27th March, 2013
From 5.00pm – 8.30pm
Reminder to Blood Donors in the Dunleer Area
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service Mobile Unit will be located in
LANNLEIRE PAVILION, Dunleer on:
Thursday 4th April, 2013
From 5.00pm to 8.30pm
Please Note Clinic Opening Times
If you are fit and healthy, aged 18 to 65 (between 65 and 70 years if you have donated in the last 10 years), over 7st.12 lbs (50kg) and have not donated in the last 90 days, please make a special effort to come along. Help ensure that essential blood supplies are always available. New and former donors always welcome. Remember YOU can make a difference. For further details, please contact our lo-call Donor Information Line 1850 – 73 11 37 or John Healy, Area Manager at our Ardee Regional Office, 041 – 685 9994 or www.giveblood.ie.
This week, approximately 1,000 Irish people will receive a blood transfusion. To meet this demand from our hospitals we need 3,000 donations of blood each and every week. Help us to help others. Please remember Our Lady’s of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda required 1895 units in 2010.
11.03.13
Reminder to Blood Donors in the Navan Area
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service Mobile Unit will be located in the
Community Centre, Trimgate Street, Navan on:
Tuesday 19th March, 2013
Wednesday 20th March, 2013
Thursday 21st March, 2013
From 5.00pm – 8.30pm Please Note Days & Clinic Opening Times
Help Ensure Essential Blood Supplies are Always Available by Giving Blood Regularly
New and lapsed donors always needed. If you are fit and healthy, aged 18 to 65 (between 65 and 70 years if you have donated in the last 10 years), over 7st.12 lbs (50kg) and have not donated in the last 90 days, please make a special effort to come along.
Help ensure that essential blood supplies are always available. Remember YOU can make a difference.
For further details, please contact our lo-call
Donor Information Line 1850 – 73 11 37
or John Healy, Area Organiser at our Ardee Regional Office, 041 – 685 9994 or www.giveblood.ie.
28.02.13
New Referees Course
Details as follows:
- Monday, 4th March 2013 at 8.00 p.m. in Aras Tailteann.
- Tuesday, 5th March 2013 at 8.00 p.m. in Aras Tailteann.
- Tuesday, 12th March 2013 at 8.00 p.m. in Aras Tailteann.
Referees Administrator Donal Smyth 086-7933994
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22.02.13
1 In 4 People Will Need a Blood Transfusion At Some Point In
Their Lives
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service Mobile Unit will be located in the
Scoil Oilibhéir Naofa, Bettystown, Co. Meath.
Monday 25th February, 2013
From 5:00pm – 8:30pm
Please Note Venue, Day & Clinic Opening Times
New and lapsed donors always needed. If you are fit and healthy, aged 18 to 65 (between 65 and 70 years if you have donated in the last 10 years), over 7st 12 lbs (50kg) and have not donated in the last 90 days, please make a special effort to come along. Please eat at least a light snack in the 3 hours before donating.
For further details, please contact our lo-call Donor Information Line 1850 – 73 11 37
or John Healy, Area Organiser at our Ardee Regional Office, 041 – 685 9994 or www.giveblood.ie.
Regards,
Anna WhyteIrish Blood Transfusion ServiceArdee CentreTel: 041 - 685 9994Fax: 041 - 685 9996 www.giveblood.ie
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11.02.13 - Championship Draws 2013
Champships are due to commence on the weekend of the 12th April
Senior Football Championship - Sponsor: Hoganstand.com
Group A :
Nobber V Walterstown, Duleek-Bellewstown V Seneschalstown, Moynalvey V Navan O'Mahonys
Group B :
Skryne V Summerhill, Rathkenny V Oldcastle, St. Patricks V Donaghmore / Ashbourne
Group C :
Wolfe Tones V Blackhall Gaels, Na Fianna V St. Peters Dunboyne, Simonstown Gaels V Dunshaughlin
Intermediate Football Championship - Sponsor: Meade Potato Ltd.
Group A :
Clann na Gael V Carnaross, Syddan V Dunderry, St. Ultans V St. Michaels
Group B :
Trim V Longwood, St. Colmcilles V Gaeil Colmcille, Donaghmore / Ashbourne : bye
Group C :
Castletown V Ratoath, Ballivor V Ballinlough, Ballinabrackey : bye
Junior “A” Football Championship - Sponsor: Teach na Teamhrach
Group A :
Navan O'Mahonysl V Drumbaragh, Curraha V Skryne, Bective V Duleek / Bellewstown
Group B :
Clonard V Dunshaughlin, Cortown V St. Brigids, Trim : bye
Group C :
Kilbride V Drumconrath, Moylagh V Dunsany, Kilmainham : bye
Group D :
St. Peters Dunboyne V Kilmainhamwood, Summerhill V Meath Hill, Simonstown Gaels : bye
Senior Hurling Championship - Sponsor: Ted Murtagh Clothing & Foowear
Group A :
Trim V Rathmoylon, Navan O'Mahonys V Na Fianna, St. Peters Dunboyne V Drumree
Group B :
Longwood V Kildalkey, Killyon V Kilmessan, Boardsmill V Kiltale
Intermediate Hurling Championship - Sponsor: Ted Murtagh Clothing & Foowear
Group A :
Clann na Gael V Donaghmore / Ashbourne, Wolfe Tones V Kildalkey, Ratoath V Blackhall Gaels
Group B :
St. Peters Dunboyne V Dunderry , Kilskrye V Gaeil Colmcille, Kiltale V Kilmessan
Junior Hurling Championship - Sponsor:
Group A :
O'Mahonys V Moylagh, Killyon V Rathmolyon, Trim V Boardsmill
Junior “B” Football Championship - Sponsor: Seamus Connolly Catering
Group A :
Moynalty V Slane, St. Pauls V Ratoath, Gaeil Colmcille V St. Marys
Group B :
Moynalvey V Seneschalstown, Walterstown V St. Patricks, St. Colmcille V Dunderry
Group C :
Boardsmill V Wolfe Tones, Donaghmore Ashbourne V Nobber, St. Vincents : bye
Junior “C” Football Championship - Sponsor: Ideal Bathrooms
Junior “D” Football Championship - Sponsor: Peter Fox Plumbing
Feis Cup - Sponsor:
Tailteann Cup - Sponsor:
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12.02.13
Hurling League Draws 2013
11.02.13
"JMB SPORTSFIELD SERVICES" B League Draws 2013
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23.01.13
Upcoming Blood Donation Clinics
January 2013
Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th January, 2013 in the Ashbourne House Hotel, Ashbourne from 4:30pm to 8:00pm.
February 2013
Monday 25th February, 2013 Scoil Oilibheir Naofa, Bettystown from 5:00pm to 8:30pm.
March 2013
Tuesday 19th, Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st March, 2013 Community Centre, Trimgate Street, Navan From 5:00pm to 8:30pm
Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th March, 2013 Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells From 5:00pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday 26th March, 2013 Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Dunboyne From 5:00pm to 8:30pm
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14.01.13
New Referees in Coiste na Mí
Please be advised any personnel interested in the above please
contact the office at Páirc Tailteann on / or before 31st January 2013 with the following details:-
- Contact name, address and phone number.
- Details of course will be advised in due course
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13.12.12
MEDICAL EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
FOR COUNTY GROUNDS
A Chara,
The ‘Medical Emergency Equipment for County Grounds’ initiative allows the GAA to standardise the emergency medical equipment available in all primary County grounds. It is part of a longer term project for the Medical, Scientific and Welfare Committee to improve the standard of medical equipment and facilities at County Grounds.
If anyone is interested in sponsoring this equipment, please contact Páirc Tailteann on 046-9022780 or any of the following for further details:-
- Conor Tormey 087 - 2657845
- Barney Allen 086 - 2623551
- Cyril Creavin 087 - 9100426
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28.11.12
Mouthguards and the GAA - Information for Clubs, Players and Parents
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08.11.12
O'BYRNE CUP FIXTURES 2013
11.10.12
U-21 FOOTBALL DRAWS 2012
11.09.12
Meath Senior Football Team Manager
Nominations
- Paddy Carr
- Pat Coyle
- John Evans
- Graham Geraghty
- Sean Kelly
- Andy McEntee
- Michael O’Dowd
- Colm O’Rourke
- Eamonn O’Brien
- Damien Sheridan
Committee put in place to deal with interview process:
Barney Allen
Conor Tormey
Tommy Dowd
Peter Collins
Leo Halpin
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30.08.12
Preparations under way at Pairc Tailteann
