February 16, 2011
By Staff Reporter
The St. Raymond’s GFC will hold it’s annual dinner dance on April 7 at Rory Dolan’s. Guests of honor are John McDonnell, Padraig Hayes and Brendan Wiley. For information on the dance and journal adds, call Noel Blanchfield at (718) 994-3326.
Leitrim AGM
The following officers were elected at the recent Leitrim AGM, held in McKeon’s on McLean Avenue. president, Frank Brady; first VP, Joe Taylor; second VP, Noel Heron; Secretary, Paddy Gormley; treasurer, Danny Doohan; manager, Mike Brosnan; Assistant manager, Andy Grady; selector, Sean Jones; senior delegates, Paddy Gormley and Danny Doohan; alternates, Frank Heron and Frank Brady; sergeant at arms, Tommy Gee; PRO, Frank Brady.
Mayo to honor Gavin
Westport native and New York stalwart Pat Gavin is to be honored this year at the annual Mayo GFC dinner dance, which takes place on April 21 at the Polish Center in Yonkers. The club will also have the All-Ireland Ladies championship and League cups on display. Teams members Maria Staunton and all-star Cora Staunton will be in attendance. Details, Kathleen Rowland at (718) 324-1615 or Vinnie Heraty at (718) 324-2543.
Celtic’s GFC
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New York GAA supporters and all Gaels are invited to join the Celtic football club for it’s fourth annual golf tournament on Monday, April 30, at the Clearview Park Golf Course. Tee time is 9:30 a.m. For information and teams, call Donie O’Sullivan at (718) 824-9229, John Cox at (718) 324-0984 or John Marren at (212) 534-6845
Cavan 7-A-Side
The Cavan Football Club of New York will hold their sixth annual Joe John Cassidy Memorial 7-A-Side Tournament on Sunday, March 25, at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. Sixteen-team limit. Registration fee is $150 per team. Details, Joe Cassidy at (914) 228-1176 or John McCorry at (718) 994-4257.
Rangers F.C.
The Rangers Football Club will hold its 29th Annual Dinner Dance, Saturday, March 31, at Gaelic Park Casino, the Bronx. Guest of honor, John Phelan, Jr. Details, (914) 961-1734.
Chicago Celtic
Chicago Celtic are looking for experienced players for their men’s outdoor team. For more information, please call John O’ Sullivan at (773) 736-5391 or e-mail Josulli887@aol.com.
Fitzpatrick Tournament
The 8th Annual Eithne Fitzpatrick Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Monday, May 21, at Knollwood Country Club, Elmsford, N.Y. Details, (201) 507-5132.
Galway GFC
Members of the newly formed Galway Football Club are holding their first fundraiser of the year. On April 1st. the club will hold a Night at the Races at the Corrib Tavern on Yonkers Ave. and all are welcome. Information call Ollie Flynn 718 994 3160