February 16, 2011
By Staff Reporter
There will be a benefit for Noel Brady, a County Monaghan native badly injured last summer in a Gaelic Football match, will be held Feb. 20 from 5-9 p.m. at the Heritage Bar, 960 McLean Ave., Yonkers. Music by Gerry Finlay and the Cara Band. Details, Dermot at (914) 476-6510.
New York GAA Meetings
The New York GAA’s senior football division will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Lansdowne in the Bronx. The junior football division will meet Thursday at 7 p.m., also at the Lansdowne.
Stamford GAA Dance
Stamford Football Club will hold a benefit dance and disco on March 25 in the Temple Bar, Bedford Street, Stamford. This event is a benefit for fire victim Fergus O’Dwyer. Details, call Brenda Costigan at (203) 359-3877.
Westmeath Hurling Club
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New York’s Westmeath Hurling Club will hold its annual general meeting on Sunday, Feb. 20, at 5 p.m. at the Southbend. Details, Joe Daly at (718) 994-0692 or Tom Nugent at (718) 325-2936.
Limerick Hurling Club
The Limerick Hurling Club of New York will hold its annual dance on Feb. 26 at Rory Dolan’s on McLean Avenue, Yonkers. Music will be provided by John Prunty and the Midlanders. Cocktail hour will begin at 8 p.m.
The guest of honor will be Limerick native and founding club member and player Kieran O’Sullivan. On his arrival in New York in the early 1980s, he played football with Cavan. The hurler of the year award will go to Eamon Shields, from Gort, Co. Galway.
For information on raffle tickets or dance tickets, call Brendan O’Sullivan at (914) 237-8022 or Kieran O’Sullivan at (914) 969-5411.
Players Sought
New York Celtic senior football club is looking for new players, former players, transfers. Details, call Donie at (718) 824-9229 or John at (718) 324-0984.
Donegal Women’s Team
The Donegal Gaelic Football Club is forming a women’s team. Anyone interested in playing or helping out should call Damien at (718) 994-1793 or Catherine at (718) 994-9400.
Chicago Celtic Soccer Club
Chicago Celtic Soccer Club is looking for experienced young players for the spring season. Candidates must be willing to train and show up for Sunday Morning games.
Details, John O’Sullivan at (773) 736-5391 or e-mail josulli887@aol.com.
Mayo Trip
The Mayo-New York Football Club is organizing a trip to Ireland in July 2000. Anyone interested in joining should call Pat Gavin at (914) 237-9372.