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Davitts GAA registration is now open, all players and management must be registered on Foireann before the commencement of play. Anyone without their registration paid is NOT INSURED
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Ireland Light Up Walk postponed
In the interest of safety for all we are cancelling our Ireland Lights Up walk this evening. Weather permitting we will go ahead next Tuesday 14th at 7pm.
St. Stephen’s Day football match report
Irishtown 0-13 Ballindine 2-6
Irishtown deservedly captured the Michael Mooney Jnr. Memorial Cup, after an entertaining St. Stephen’s Day clash against Ballindine in Davitt Park. The large attendance was also treated to a most enjoyable running commentary by an enthusiastic and emotional Liam Griffin, the former manager of the Irishtown team. Well done to all involved, especially JP Kirrane, who does Trojan work organising this annual event.
The game, played over three fifteen minute periods, was surprisingly slow to take off, with both sets of defenders on top in the opening third. Gerald Griffin, Colm Roche and William Freeley scored for Irishtown, with Ballindine replying via Pat Coyne and Keith Glynn, as Irishtown led by 0-3 to 0-2 at the first break.
The second third saw Irishtown add points from Fearghal McGrath, Michael Waldron, Seamus Roche (2), Johnno Clarke and Gerald Griffin (2) to take their tally to 0-10 with Ballindine adding just two points, from the lively Richie Kilkenny, to double their score to 0-4.
Ballindine started the final third most impressively with an Andrew Peters point and an opportunistic goal flicked home by Richie O Connor in the first three minutes. Points from John Huane and Fearghal McGrath in the 35th and 36th minutes steadied things for Irishtown. Ballindine were getting on top now though and an Andrew Peters goal in the 41st minute and an equalising point from Richie Kilkenny, set up a grandstand finish. It was the Irishtown lads that got the winning point in the 45th minute of the game through Fearghal McGrath. Referee, Garryowen McMahon, blew the final whistle shortly afterwards and Michael Mooney presented the cup to his son Kieran, the joint captain of the Irishtown squad.
Irishtown squad: David Mitchell, Padraig Moran, John Huane (0-1), Michael Waldron (0-1), Johnno Clarke (0-1), Pat McGee, Matthew Nicholson, Tommy Mitchell, Alan Canny, Chris McTigue, Gerald Griffin (0-3), Michael Ronayne, Mark Ronayne, Dylan Keadin, Colm Roche (0-1), Cathal Moran, Derek Mooney, Kevin Cullina, Seamus Roche (0-2), William Freeley (0-1), Kevin Daly, Kieran Mooney (joint capt), Glendan Roche, Alan Roche, Tommy Nolan, Ger McWalter, Fearghal McGrath (0-3). Manager: Jimmy Roche.
Ballindine squad: Mark Diskin, Adrian McNamara, James Cummins, Andrew Peters (1-1), Anthony Gallagher, John Costello, John Heneghan, JP Kirrane, Keith Glynn (0-1), Lawrence Daly, Matthew Trench, Pat Coyne (0-1), Richie O Connor (1-0), Ryan McLoughlin, Richie Kilkenny (0-3), David McDonagh, James Joyce, Kevin Burke, Martin Sheridan, Paul Carey, Tom Murphy. Manager: Pat Kearns.
Well done to all that supported this year’s event. The proceeds will be used to support the former Davitts footballer, Martin Cosgrove, who now resides in County Armagh. Martin suffers from Primary Lateral Sclerosis, a rare neurological disease, and is now confined to a wheelchair.
St. Stephen’s Day football match
The annual St. Stephen’s Day match between Ballindine and Irishtown, for the Michael Mooney Memorial Cup, will be held in Davitt Park, with a 1pm throw-in. This year’s game will be contested by two teams, consisting of players over the age of 25, who are currently not members of Davitts senior team panel.
All proceeds from the game will be going to former Davitts footballer, Martin Cosgrove, who is suffering from Primary Lateral Sclerosis, a rare neurological disease, and he is now confined to a wheelchair. Martin from Meelick, was a brilliant underage footballer with Davitts in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He won two Mayo U-21 titles with Davitts in 1984 and 1985, captaining the team in 1984. Unfortunately, at that time, immigration was rampant, especially in the West of Ireland, and the club lost several promising young players, including Martin, who left for England in 1986. Martin is married to Dundalk native Veronica who he met in London. They now live in Meigh, Co. Armagh, and have three children, Jamie, Niamh and Kierán.
They are in a position that no family would want to be in but unfortunately, you don’t know what is around the corner, so any donation, big or small, would be greatly appreciated.
50th Anniversary Book
Celebrate 50 Years of Davitts GAA with the Perfect Christmas Gift! 
This special edition 50th Anniversary Book is a must have for supporters of Davitts GAA and Gaelic Football! Packed with memories, photos, and stories, it’s the ideal Christmas present for anyone who cherishes the legacy of our club.
Price: €30
Order Deadlines for Christmas Delivery:USA & Australia: Order by Thursday, December 5th
Europe: Order by Thursday, December 12th
UK: Order by Wednesday, December 18th
Ireland: Order by Saturday, December 21st
Available from these local shops:Spar, Ballindine
Centra, Ballindine
Healthwest Pharmacy, Ballindine
SuperValu and Post Office, Claremorris
Paul Hunts, Claremorris
Daily’s Newsagent (Tesco), Claremorris
Glynn’s Shop, Ballyhaunis Rd., Claremorris
Castle Books, Castlebar
Order Online or In-App: Use the QR code in the poster or get it via the Davitts GAA app!https://member.clubspot.app/…/davi…/events/10723/tickets
Don’t miss out—this book is flying off the shelves! Grab your copy today before its sold out 
50th Anniversary Book
Get your Davitts Book NOW Purchase in selected shops in Ballindine and Claremorris or via the link below. Get it before it’s gone!
50th Anniversary Book Launch
Davitts 50th Anniversary book launch will take place in the Clubhouse on Saturday, November 23rd, at 7pm. Mayo Ladies’ great, Cora Staunton, will be the special guest and Angelina Nugent will act as the MC for the evening. We will be having a Q&A session with some leading figures within the club while the book will be available to purchase (€30) on the evening. Refreshments will be available and all are welcome.
Walk and Talk
As part of our Healthy Club programme, Davitts are launching a Walk & Talk event, starting next Tuesday, Nov 5th, at 7pm. It takes place at the walking track around the pitch. It is open to all members of the community who can come along and meet up for a chat, while getting some excercise. It will run every Tuesday evening for 6 weeks. 
All ages are welcome, however, children MUST be accompanied by an adult and be supervised at all times. Parents are responsible for their own children’s safety…
A.G.M.
The Davitts AGM will be held on Saturday Nov 30th in the Clubhouse at 6pm. New members are welcome to attend…