February 16, 2011
By Staff Reporter
The New York Young Ireland’s Camogie Club will hold training on April 30 at 10:30 a.m. and every Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in playing camogie or learning how to play should call (718) 651-7336.
Tyrone F.C. Dinner
The Tyrone Football Club of New York will celebrate its 51st anniversary Saturday, May 6, at 8 p.m. with a dinner dance at Leonard’s of Great Neck. Dermot McGonnell of Tri-Built Construction is guest of honor. Donegal native Noel Bonner is club man of the year. Details or tickets, call Sean Woods at (212) 967-8779 or Seamus McNabb at (914) 377-9091.
Donegal F.C. Banquet
The Donegal Football Club of New York will celebrate its 52nd Anniversary Banquet on Saturday, April 22, at Leonard’s of Great Neck. Guest of Honor is Paul Timoney of Donegal Town. Monty Moloney, president of the New York GAA, is the Campbell-Houlihan Recipient. Music by Homeward Bound. Tickets $65. Details, (914) 693-1875 or (914) 674-4451.
Waterford Club
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The Waterford Hurling and Football Club will hold its annual dinner dance on April 29 in Rory Dolan’s, 890 McLean Avenue in Yonkers. The guest of honor will be Paddy Moroney, of Medway Travel in Boston. The Player of the Year Award will go to Dave Ryan.
Cocktail hour starts at 8 p.m.
Details, call dance chairman Jimmy French at (914) 963-1295.
Barnabas GFC Golf Classic
The St. Barnabas Gaelic Football Club golf classic, to benefit St. Barnabas underage football, will take place May 18 at 10 a.m. in Phillip J. Rotella Municipal Golf Course, in Haverstraw. The cost is $125, to cover green fees, golf cart, prizes, open bar and buffet at Rory Dolans. Details, call Thomas McGovern at (914) 968-0979, Bill Donoghue at (718) 325-7582 or Pádraig Moyles at (718) 324-1285.
IBO Golf Outing
The Irish Business Organization of New York will hold its annual golf outing on June 15 at New Jersey National Golf Club. For details on the course, log onto www.njngolfclub.com
The cost is $150 per person and this includes lunch, golf, golf cart, range balls, prizes and dinner.
Lunch and registration will start at 11 a.m.
Volunteers are needed.
Details, call 1-877-IBO-3200.
Ireland-U.S. Game Tickets
The United States men’s national soccer team will put its undefeated record at Foxboro Stadium on the line when the USA battles Ireland as part of U.S. Cup 2000 on June 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Advance individual ticket prices for the match are 425, $35 and $50 per seat. On the day of game, the tickets will cost $30, $40 and $65 per seat. Discounted tickets for groups are also available.
For individual tickets, call TicketMaster at (617) 931-2222
The U.S. and Ireland have squared off six times, with the U.S. never losing on American soil.
Irish Softball League
The Irish Softball League is looking for teams for the summer season. Limit 12 teams. Five American/Irish rule applies. Details, Irish Rover at (718) 278-9372.
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.