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Lads,

As the ladies team gets into the final stretch of their preparations for
nationals Cathi has asked if we could pitch in and help out at football
training.

The intent is have lads help out by uping the pace for the scrimmages etc.

Training is on Monday night 7:30 am at

Chuck
Camp Park
2270
Benson Poole Road
Smyrna, GA

Tonight is the first night that we be starting off.

Jim

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All Volunteers please be at the field (GA Soccer Park)
by 8:15.

Thanks to those who were able to make it tonight.
Here is what was discussed, decided, etc.  For those who were unable to make it
or were not notified all questions, comments and ideas are welcome.

Question of the night:  How many kids are coming?  We don't know.  We are
designing the clinic to accomodate
3 different age groups.  We will blend the groups as necessary if we don't have
a lot of kids.

Action Items:
Ann:  Bring fruit, sign in spreadsheet, ice, poster with clinic schedule, name
tags, sharpie, certificates/awards (if Natalia can't)
Natalia: Table, training bibs, orange cones, ice, Na Fianna Banner,
certificates/awards
Dugger: CNG Banner, water (3 cases), med kit, orange cones, bibs, obscenely
large cooler
Bam Bam: Tent, ice, scoreboard

Schedule for the Day:
9:00 - 9:10 Sign in
9:10 - 9:15 Brief welcome and intro to Gaelic Football
9:15 - 10:15  Skills with designated age groups
10:20 - 10:40 Break with Adult Scrimmage
10:45 - 11:15 Kid Scrimmage
11:20 - 11:40 Competitions
11:40 - 12:00 Awards, Certificates, Clean Up

Competitions:
Longest Kick
Most Accurate Kick
Most Accurate Hand Pass
Best Solo

Group Leaders and Registration:
Registration and Sideline Help: Kiley
Under 8: Natalia and P
9 to 12: Bam Bam and Ivett
> 12: Dugger and Erin
(If you have a preference, please let me know)

Skills to Focus on:
Body catch, low catch, high catch (older kids only),
punt kick, hand pass, bounce, solo (older kids only)

I will try to have a packet (list of the skills and games/drills to use to
practice skill) made up for
each age group and send them with Meghan on Tuesday for you guys to review
before Saturday.  I will have 5
packets per group ready for you on Saturday.

When you get to the field on Saturday we will set up, review the packets and
assign everyone to an age
group.  Someone (any volunteers?) will divide us up into two teams for our
scrimmage.  At least one of us
will need to remain on the sidelines with the kids during the scrimmage.  Plan
to be on the field with
the kids to help with their scrimmage.  Scrimmages will be age appropriate. 
Each of you will then lead
your group of kids through their competitions.  I will run around like an idiot
and help you however I can,
arrange cones, goals, and keep track of who won what to write their names on
their awards.  We will then
have a brief award ceremony and a quick clean up (the field is needed
immediately at noon).  I will then go somewhere to partake in an adult beverage.
Please join me!!!

Questions, comments, suggestions:  229-881-3572

See you guys on Saturday!

Ann

Howdy guys,

Here's the plan for this week,

Football Training on Wednesday night at 7 pm - we'll give a good hour just to
get familiar again with the big ball before Saturday.
Brookhaven Park (this is a Dekalb County Park)
4158 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, GA 30319

Recovery in Pub 71 after.

3rd Annual Peach Cup 7 aside Football Tournament - June 7th - starts at 9:30 am,
finish at 4:30 pm
This weekend.
All players need to email me or call me to confirm that they are participating.
Also there is a need for some additional help with refereeing so volunteers
please speak-up - before you are assigned.
Games
will be played at Georgia Soccer Park Fields near Hartsfield-Jackson
Airport.
see www.georgiasoccerpark.com for directions
Links etc are also on the Clan Na nGael website www.atlantagaa.org

Drinks and Food at Fado afterwards - tickets will be sold at the field, details
on the website.

See you on Wednesday night, remember to confirm you are playing in the 7 aside
if you have not already done so.

Jim
vice-chair@... or  jwhooley@...
cell 770-843-5301
www.atlantagaa.org

Howdy guys,

Activities are heating up as the summer kicks off, here are the plans for the
next few weeks,

3rd Annual Peach Cup 7 aside Football Tournament - June 7th
Remember that is next weekend.
All players need to email me or call me to confirm that they are participating.
Also there is a need for some additional help with refereeing so volunteers
please speak-up - before you are assigned.
Games will be played at Georgia Soccer Park Fields near Hartsfield-Jackson
Airport.  see www.georgiasoccerpark.com for directions
Links etc are also on the Clan Na nGael website www.atlantagaa.org


Men’s Footballtraining is on Sunday at 2pm at GSU’s field at its
Panthersville location:  park at the Georgia Perimeter College parking lot and
cross the footbridge.  Address is       2819 Clifton Springs Rd,        Decatur,
GA 30034-3739
Hurling training & game will be directly after so lets get there on time and
bring plenty of water.

Link for a map is on the Clan Na nGael Website www.atlantagaa.org
Will try to have a session next week also before the 7 aside and as preparation
for the Connolly Cup in Charlotte on June 21st.

Contact Jim Whooley jwhooley@...


Coed Hurlingtraining is on Sundays at 3pm at GSU’s field at its Panthersville
location:  park at the Georgia Perimeter College parking lot and cross the
footbridge.  Address is       2819 Clifton Springs Rd,        Decatur, GA
30034-3739
Link for a map is on the Clan na nGael Website www.atlantagaa.org

Contact Jim Whooley - jwhooley@... or Dan Kuemmerle -
dkuemmerle@...


Traffic Warning

Remember that this weekend 4 lanes will be shut down both North and Southbound
on the I-75/85 connector through downtown.
Do not use the I-75/85 connector.

See you on Sunday, remember to confirm you are playing in the 7 aside.

Jim
vice-chair@... or  jwhooley@...
cell 770-843-5301
www.atlantagaa.org

Guys,

It's time to complete the club registration with the North American County Board
for 2008.

It your drivers license number has changed in the last 12 months please forward
the last 4 digits and the issuing state.
Last 4 digits of your passport can be used if you do not have a drivers license.
You will also need to send me the information if you have not been registered
with the club before,

I know that I need information from the following people

James Noonan
Brian Carroll
Mike Mullerhin
Billy Smyth
Dean Sever
Alex Mason

I need the information by Tuesday evening so respond now.
This is especially important for Irish born players even if you have signed
transfer paperwork, new American born players can be registered later in the
year without any issues.

Thanks guys, see you for hurling on Sunday.

Jim

Howdy Guys,

Great session last week at GSU's Panthersville field last Sunday, now things are
shaping up for the rest of 2008.

April 13th Sunday 3 pm - Hurling @GSU's Panthersville field

GSU's Panthersville field
2819 Clifton Springs Rd
Decatur, GA 30034-3739

You can park in the Georgia Perimeter College parking lot and walk over the
footbridge to the field.

Schedule for the next few weeks,
April 13th Sunday 3 pm - Hurling @GSU's Panthersville field
April 19th - Junior Hurling Weekend in Chicago at Gaelic Park - (no local
session)
email Dan if you are planning on going and have not already confirmed with him.
Email address - dkuemmerle@...
April 27th Sunday 3 pm - Hurling @GSU's Panthersville field
May 4th Sunday 3 pm - Hurling @GSU's Panthersville field
May 10th Annual Clan na Gael Golf tournament at Gold Creek in Dawsonville
Sign up for the golf tournament now and get those sponsorships coming in.

Jim

Howdy Guys,

Great kickoff to the year last Sunday, now things are shaping up for the rest of
2008.

April 6th Sunday 3 pm - Hurling @GSU's Panthersville field

Thanks to the efforts of Brian Carroll hurling training and scrimmage games will
now take place at the GSU's Panthersville field
Address,
2819 Clifton Springs Rd
Decatur, GA 30034-3739

You can park in the Georgia Perimeter College parking lot and walk over the
footbridge to the field.

Schedule for the next few weeks,
April 13th Sunday 3 pm - Hurling @GSU's Panthersville field
April 19th - Junior Hurling Weekend in Chicago at Gaelic Park -
email Dan if you are planning on going and have not already confirmed with him.
Email address - dkuemmerle@...
April 27th Sunday 3 pm - Hurling @GSU's Panthersville field
May 4th Sunday 3 pm - Hurling @GSU's Panthersville field
May 10th Annual Clan na Gael Golf tournament at Gold Creek in Dawsonville
Sign up for the golf tournament now and get those sponsorships coming in.

Jim

Guys here is the link to the hotel page for Gaelic Park.

http://www.chicagogaelicpark.org/Banquet_Facilities/hotels.htm

Probably best to confirm numbers and travel times before booking.

Jim

Latest word from Dave Olson is these are his possible senarios,

1)training classes on thursday (april 17) and friday
(april 18). games would be on april 19 with possible
player training sessions coinciding with the games.

2)training classes on friday (april 18) and sunday
(april 20). games on april 19 with possible player
training sessions available between games.

All depends on interest and what Croke Park can support. Also may be a
possible referrees clinic.
Dave seems to think #1 is more likely for some reason. I'm sure that
attending the games on the 19th only is a possibility also.

Major question is who is interested and willing to commit.

Jim

Thanks to James Noonan and Johnny O'Sullivan there are now also groups
for Atlanta GAA on these 2 social networks.
To find them just searh for,

Clan Na NGael Atlanta Georgia - on Bebo
Atlanta Clan na nGael Hurling - on FaceBook

Good work lads.
Jim

Ok guys hope everyone is still set for the trip this weekend.
For those attending the Charlotte social please remember that this is a
semi-formal affair, shirt & tie requested. Cost $20 for the event.

Also for the games please be sure to bring any helmets that you have so that
there are enough for everyone playing, as Charlotte will be depending on us
helping them out.
Any extra hurleys would also be a good idea.

Plan is to meet at the Quicktrip on Pleasantdale Rd off I-85, very 1st exit
north of I-285 at 8 am - sharp.
Exit ramp off I-85 north is before you go under I-285
Exit ramp from I-285 east is the I-85 north exit then keep right for the slip
road.

We will group in cars and only take the minimum number of cars necessary to
accomodate everyone.
If you plan on going directly please let me know now.
Game will be played at the Overcash soccer complex - same place as during the
summer.
Exit 55 off I-85 turn right on Hwy 73, entrance is approx 1 mile on left.
Game time is noon.

If there is any change in your plans regarding travelling let me know as soon as
possible.

Other items - for your Clan na nGael Christmas gifts don't forget to go to
www.cafepress.com/atlantagaa

See you Saturday morning, give me a call if you have any questions,

Jim

cellphone 770-843-5301

www.atlantagaa.org

Last night Christine gave birth to the future Atlanta Hurler of the year.
Presenting, Shane Paul Brennan.
Mother and future hurler are well.

Congratulations - Jim

Plan is to meet at the Quicktrip on Pleasantdale Rd off I-85, very 1st exit
north of I-285 at 8 am - sharp.
We will group in cars and only take the minimum number of cars necessary to
accomodate everyone.
If you plan on going directly please let me know now.
Game will be played at the Overcash soccer complex - same place as during the
summer.
Exit 55 off I-85 turn right on Hwy 73, entrance is approx 1 mile on left.
Game time is noon.

Dan has  booked seven rooms at the Holiday Inn Center City :

CHARLOTTE,NC-DOWNTOWN,
230 NORTH COLLEGE ST
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28202
704-335-5400

This hotel is in the heart of downtown, and is within a few blocks of
Connelly’s, which is Kevin Devin’s pub where the evening’s festivities
will be occurring.

PLEASE ANSWER RIGHT NOW, will you be staying at the hotel that night (Dec. 1st):
So far, Dan has definites from:

Definite YES
Dan Kuemmerle
Brendan Crowley
Johnny O'Sullivan
Mike Mullherin (+1?)

Definite NO
Padraig Greene
Jim Whooley
Dean Sever
Brian Carroll

YOU MUST RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL IF YOUR NAME IS ON THIS LIST OF MAYBE STAYING

Kyle Lawlor
Alex Mason
Rob Kiely
Ashley Harmon
Ronan Cullinane
Chris Breecroft
Paul Brennan
John Boyce
Mike Rudi
James Noonan(+1)
Alan Mobley


Final confirmation from the definite people would be appreciated.  If I don’t
hear from you, though, I will go with your current status.

The rooms booked have two full sized beds.  If you have roommate preferences, or
preferences for a number of people per room, please let me know that as well,
too.  The rooms are currently $104.99 each, although the Charlotte team might be
able to get us a discount.  So, we will try to accommodate the number of people
per room accordingly if you are trying to save some money.

I have to just two days in which I can cancel room reservations.   Please let me
know now.

For those attending the Charlotte social please remember that this is a
semi-formal affair, shirt & tie requested.

Also for the games please be sure to bring any helmets that you have so that
there are enough for everyone playing, as Charlotte will be depending on us
helping them out.

Other items - for your Clan na nGael Christmas gifts don't forget to go to
www.cafepress.com/atlantagaa

See you Saturday morning, give me a call if you have any questions,
Jim
770-843-5301

www.atlantagaa.org

Charlotte GAA will host the Atlanta hurlers at Overcash Soccer
  Complex at noon on December 1st and for those that are interested, we
  are all cordially invited to
  the Social that night. (cost $20 for food and drink specials)
Those that want to stay up the night will carpool together. Those that don't
will carpool separately and return on Saturday.

NOW is time for those that are interested in traveling to
  email Johnny at nafiannacoach@...
That is of course if you have not already confirmed

TRAVELING - Confirmed
Padraig Greene ,Dan Kuemmerle, Kyle Lawlor, Brendan Crowley, Jim Whooley, Johnny
O'Sullivan, Dean Sever, Mike Mullherin,Alex Mason, Rob Kiely, Ashley
Harmon,Ronan Cullinane, Brian Carroll, John Boyce, Jame Noonan


TRAVELING - Maybe
Paul Brennan, Mike Rudi, Alan Mobley, Chris

Also let Johnny know if you intend to stay up for the night or not.

As the season has progress the club stock of hurleys has been somewhat
  reduced due to breakage and a new order will be sent to hopefully be
  picked up at Christmas. This is the perfect time for players to order
  your own - each player should ideally have 2 hurleys.
Expected cost is going to be $30 to $35 per hurley. The larger the
  order the better the price. Email with size of hurley you wish to purchase.

Now with the cooler weather coming, maybe, Dean has updated the club
  store and has added some nice long sleeve shirts and hoodies.
Check them out at http://www.cafepress.com/atlantagaa

Have a great Thanksgiving,

Jim
770-843-5301
jwhooley@...
www.atlantagaa.org
www.cafepress.com/atlantagaa - for the best GAA gear in the Southeast

The American Hurling Company is a family run business based in the
town of Bloomington in the idyllic hill country of Southern Indiana.

http://www.americanhurling.com/index.htm

Possible stateside source of hurleys.

Jim

Good article that was unearthed by Dean

http://www.kilmacudcrokes-hurling.com/Features/tabid/7979/ctl/Details/mid/10722/\
ItemID/519/Default.aspx

Howdy Folks,

Well the fall season is drawing to a close. Last local hurling will be this
Sunday with a final game for the year in Charlotte on December 1st.

Be sure to attend the annual general meeting and banquet this Saturday night at
the Harp in Duluth 7:30 pm - see further down for directions.
There is still time to get ideas and action in motion, this club is for
  all the members and works best when all members participate in all
  aspects of the club. The Annual General Meeting decides the club's officers and
direction for the coming year.

There is a CHANGE of VENUE for hurling this Sunday to Grant Park. Directions are
in the bottom section of this email,.

Charlotte GAA will host the Atlanta hurlers at Overcash Soccer
  Complex at noon on December 1st and for those that are interested, we are all
cordially invited to
  the Social that night. (cost $20 for food and drink specials)
Those that want to stay up the night will carpool together. Those that
  don't will carpool separately and return on Saturday.
There still is time for those that are interested in traveling to Johnny at
  nafiannacoach@...
The number of people already confirm ensures a great game but more people are
welcome.

As the season has progress the club stock of hurleys has been somewhat reduced
due to breakage and a new order will be sent to hopefully be picked up at
Christmas. This is the perfect time for players to order your own - each player
should ideally have 2 hurleys.
Expected cost is going to be $30 to $35 per hurley. The larger the order the
better the price. Email with size of hurley you wish to purchase.

Look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday evening and on Sunday,

Jim

Hurling skills sessions followed by scrimmage games
This Sunday, November 18th 3:00 pm at Grant Park in East Atlanta
  should wrapped up  by 5 pm to head  for a pint and a bite in
  Steinbeck's after. Field setup will start at 2:45 pm, assistance appreciated.

Directions to Grant Park for hurling from north of the city:


-Take the CONNECTOR SOUTH to I-20


-Take I-20 EAST


-Take exit 59A (Boulevard & Zoo
Atlanta)


-At the top of the ramp, turn RIGHT onto BOULEVARD.
You will pass a fire station and a very small
shopping center on the right


-immediately after the small shopping center, turn
right on SYDNEY ST. (Sydney is the first right after you turn onto
Boulevard)


-Follow Sydney for one block.  It will dead
end into the entrance gate to Grant Park.  Go through the entrance
gate


-Follow the road in the park as the tennis courts
and basketball courts pass on your right.


-Park anywhere, the field is down the hill once you
pass the basketball courts.

(for those that want to print a map, put "Park Ave
SE & Sydney St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312" into google maps)

Hurling will still be at 3 pm, field setup at 2:45 pm

This is the final Sunday for hurling this fall.

Perfect time to bring out new players and give them a chance to try a
  swing of the ash.
Hurleys and Helmets are available for use during practices.
Jerseys are provided for the games.

Remember to save the date for the Clan Na nGael Annual Award Banquet
  Night and Annual General Meeting to be held on November 17th.
Location will be
The Harp Irish Pub
10305 Medlock Bridge Rd # C,
Duluth, GA 30097
770-495-9484
Note this is the Duluth Location not Roswell.

Now with the cooler weather coming, maybe, Dean has updated the club
  store and has added some nice long sleeve shirts and hoodies.
Check them out at http://www.cafepress.com/atlantagaa

Be sure to get out for hurling on the 4th,

Jim
770-843-5301
jwhooley@...
www.atlantagaa.org
www.cafepress.com/atlantagaa - for the best GAA gear in the Southeast

Howdy Folks,

Hope your are all ready to be hurling this Sunday evening, a little cooler than
last week but still perfect evening for a puck around.
Only 2 more Sundays left, get out while the going is good.

Afraid that I'll be out of town this week but Dan Kuemmerle & Dean Sever will
have everything up and running again this weekend.
So get down to the  park and enjoy some more of the perfect hurling weather. No
cricket so we will have the big field.

Please respond to the email from Andrea, club chairperson,  regarding the club
banquet on the 17th.
Please confirm your plans to attend  so we can ensure there is enough food etc
for everyone.
Additionally please send in any nominations and motions for the AGM.
This is the time to get ideas and action in motion, this club is for all the
members and works best when all members participate in all aspects of the club.

One last possible hurling match for the year thanks to the work of Johnny
O'Sullivan.
The Charlotte GAA Social is on Saturday, December 1st. The plan would be to
travel to Charlotte , play a 7-a-side at the Overcash Soccer Complex, and for
those that are interested, we are all cordially invited to the Social that
night.
Those that want to stay up the night will carpool together. Those that don't
will carpool separately and return on Saturday.
Those that are interested in traveling please email Johnny at
nafiannacoach@... or email back to me by November 15th.

Have a great weekend of hurling,

Jim

Hurling skills sessions followed by scrimmage games
Sunday November 4that 3:00 pm at DeKalb Memorial Park in East Atlanta   should
wrapped up  by 5 pm to head  for a pint and a bite in   Steinbeck's after.
Field setup will start at 2:45 pm, assistance appreciated.

Web site has not been updated but the direction are still there at
  http://www.atlantagaa.org/mens.html
Hurling will be held each Sunday until November 18th.

Perfect time to bring out new players and give them a chance to try a
  swing of the ash.
Hurleys and Helmets are available for use during practices.
Jerseys are provided for the games.

Remember to save the date for the Clan Na nGael Annual Award Banquet   Night and
Annual General Meeting to be held on November 17th.
Location will be
The Harp Irish Pub
10305 Medlock Bridge Rd # C,
Duluth, GA 30097
770-495-9484
Note this is the Duluth Location not Roswell.

Now with the cooler weather coming, maybe, Dean has updated the club
  store and has added some nice long sleeve shirts and hoodies.
Check them out at http://www.cafepress.com/atlantagaa

Be sure to get out for hurling on the 4th,

Jim
770-843-5301
jwhooley@...
www.atlantagaa.org
www.cafepress.com/atlantagaa - for the best GAA gear in the Southeast

Howdy Folks,

Hope your are all ready to be hurling this Sunday evening, another perfect
evening for a puck around.
Be sure to forward this information to anyone that you think may be interested
in giving hurling a try out.

Hurling continued last weekend with a  great game on the big field. Some time on
basic skills followed by a very tight competitive game.
There was full participation by everyone, new players and experienced.
Welcome to Clan Na nGael Hurling - Sloan
All you returning hurlers still on the ditch need to get out now and  enjoy the
perfect conditions while they last.

I'll be out of town this week but Dan Kuemmerle & Dean Sever will are going to
have everything up and running this weekend. So get down to the park and enjoy
some more of the perfect hurling weather. A great opportunity to burn off the
Halloween candy.

Watch out also for an email/Evite from Andrea, club chairperson, regarding the
club banquet on the 17th. Please confirm your plans to attend so we can ensure
there is enough food etc for everyone.

Jim

Hurling skills sessions followed by scrimmage games
Sunday November 4that 3:00 pm at DeKalb Memorial Park in East Atlanta  should
wrapped up  by 5 pm to head  for a pint and a bite in  Steinbeck's after.
Field setup will start at 2:45 pm, assistance appreciated.

Web site has not been updated but the direction are still there at
  http://www.atlantagaa.org/mens.html
Hurling will be held each Sunday until November 18th.

Perfect time to bring out new players and give them a chance to try a
  swing of the ash.
Hurleys and Helmets are available for use during practices.
Jerseys are provided for the games.

Remember to save the date for the Clan Na nGael Annual Award Banquet  Night and
Annual General Meeting to be held on November 17th.
Location will be
The Harp Irish Pub
10305 Medlock Bridge Rd # C,
Duluth, GA 30097
770-495-9484
Note this is the Duluth Location not Roswell.

Now with the cooler weather coming, maybe, Dean has updated the club
  store and has added some nice long sleeve shirts and hoodies.
Check them out at http://www.cafepress.com/atlantagaa

Be sure to get out for hurling on the 4th,

Jim
770-843-5301
jwhooley@...
www.atlantagaa.org
www.cafepress.com/atlantagaa - for the best GAA gear in the Southeast

Howdy Folks,

Well after a little break there is set to be a brief period of activity to wrap
up the year.

Hurling skills sessions followed by scrimmage games
Start Sunday October 21st at 3:00 pm at Dekalb Memorial Park in East Atlanta
should wrapped up  by 5 pm to head  for a pint and a bite in Steinbeck's after.
Field setup will start at 2:45 pm, assistance appreciated.

Web site has not been updated but the direction are still there at
http://www.atlantagaa.org/mens.html
Hurling will be held each Sunday until November 18th.

Perfect time to bring out new players and give them a chance to try a swing of
the ash.

Remember to save the date for the Clan Na nGael Annual  Award Night to be held
on November 17th.

Now with the cooler weather coming, maybe, Dean has updated the club store and
has added some nice long sleeve shirts and hoodies.
Check them out at http://www.cafepress.com/atlantagaa

An on going software issue has been holding up getting the website more current
but should be resolved soon. Sorry.

See you all for hurling on the 21st.

Jim
770-843-5301
jwhooley@...
www.atlantagaa.org
www.cafepress.com/atlantagaa - for the best GAA gear in the Southeast

Howdy,

With the year drawing to a close it is time for the Clan na Gael Anual Award
Night to be held on November 17th.

A location has not yet been finalized and any would with a suggestion would be
appreciated.
Anticipated crowd would be about 35 to 45 people of course with food & drinks.

So mark your calender now to not miss a fun night.

For those interested in hurling there should be details soon.

Jim
Clan Na nGael vice-chairman
jwhooley@...
www.atlantagaa.org

Well Guys as always the fine Gaelic footballers of Atlanta are in
demand, passsing on an invitation from the Atlanta Kookaburras Aussie
Rules Football Team.
It's a good outlet for the fall, of course hurling will also be going
on this fall so don't over commit.
Jim

Now that the football (Gaelic at least) season is over, I'd like to let
you know about the local Aussie Rules competition in Atlanta. We call
it the AARFL and it starts in mid September. You can find out all about
it at aarfl.com.

Basically, it's a six-week competition among 4 teams.
We play as many a side as we can (usually 7-10). It's a competitive yet
friendly atmosphere and players with no experience are always welcome.
We see this league as both a stepping stone to our intercity squad (the
Kookaburras) and a recreational league for those who don't want to
travel with the Kookaburras.

Since there's no travel it only takes a couple of hours on a Saturday,
excluding any after-match festivities. And your Gaelic skills will
cross over very well.

Johnny, Padraig and Jim (c'mon Jim you know you want to) will be
joining us. If you want to also, just send me an email at
abmobley@....

Hope to see you on the oval this fall,

Alan

Howdy,
A successful trip to Charlotte last weekend a little light on numbers
but with a few lads from there we gave them a good run for their money
in the preparation for the North Americans despite the heat.
Quote of the weekend goes to Brian Carroll - "My body does not function
well in the triple digits". High for the day 103 F.

Last of the local 7 aside games will be held this Sunday the 19th,
4:30pm. Field set up at 4 pm.
Be sure to get out for the game and some wrap up pints after the game.
Also the unveiling of the new Clan Na Gael men's kit sponsored by JCB.
The days of the aerodynamic jerseys are behind us.
Nice way to wrap up the 2007 season. Still room for new players.
See the website for directions to the field. www.atlantagaa.org

Members of the men's team are encouraged to attend ladies training on
Wednesday nights at Tolleson Park, 3590 King Springs Road, Smyrna, GA
Training starts at 7 pm as there are no floodlights.

This Friday August 17th there is Pints on the Patio Fundraiser in Fado
in Buckhead. Come on out for a pint, kicks off at 6pm

See you Sunday for the games and a few beers after,

Jim
770-843-5301
www.atlantagaa.org
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