Tuesday, December 4, 2012
November 24th GAA Night out
Hello all
Jast to let you all know that all is now confirmed for Saturday night.We ll gather at 8.30pm in the lounge area of Biljardpalatset and be sitting down for our grub by 9pm.The night is booked with Anne-Catrin but if you get there before me just mention my name and they 'll show where to go.
Its been a great response to the event.we will have 30 people on the night if all who ve confirmed attend.So thanks and im sure the night will be a cracker !Ive booked all special , vegan meals for those who wanted them otherwise its meat all the way.!!!
We will have a few new faces at dinner among them Eric Macgiolla who is an Erasmus student at GSU.He is doing his thesis or work on the expat experience abroad and he would like to have an informal chat with a few of us throughout the night.We will also have some prospective new players with us also namely Sean McDaid, Sebastian and Julie Colin.We will also welcome next week another new player Malachy Magee from Down.
All in all times are looking good for next year and what better way to finish off our year with a positive outlook on next year.
I have booked our first informal winter training session for the year also.Its on Friday Dec 7th 8pm to 9.30pm at Valhamra Stativshall.( same as last year ) Just an easy session to blow off the cobwebs !!!!
Otherwise, see you all Saturday night.
regds
Billy
Jast to let you all know that all is now confirmed for Saturday night.We ll gather at 8.30pm in the lounge area of Biljardpalatset and be sitting down for our grub by 9pm.The night is booked with Anne-Catrin but if you get there before me just mention my name and they 'll show where to go.
Its been a great response to the event.we will have 30 people on the night if all who ve confirmed attend.So thanks and im sure the night will be a cracker !Ive booked all special , vegan meals for those who wanted them otherwise its meat all the way.!!!
We will have a few new faces at dinner among them Eric Macgiolla who is an Erasmus student at GSU.He is doing his thesis or work on the expat experience abroad and he would like to have an informal chat with a few of us throughout the night.We will also have some prospective new players with us also namely Sean McDaid, Sebastian and Julie Colin.We will also welcome next week another new player Malachy Magee from Down.
All in all times are looking good for next year and what better way to finish off our year with a positive outlook on next year.
I have booked our first informal winter training session for the year also.Its on Friday Dec 7th 8pm to 9.30pm at Valhamra Stativshall.( same as last year ) Just an easy session to blow off the cobwebs !!!!
Otherwise, see you all Saturday night.
regds
Billy
For those of you who are interested:
SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER
DOCUMENTARY ON ONE: A Silver Lining
As GAA clubs around Ireland are being devastated by young club members leaving the country in droves, the Stockholm Gaels attempt to defend their Scandinavian Championship title in Malmö, Sweden. 'A Silver Lining' shows that the flip side of our emigration is that bizarrely the GAA abroad has never been stronger.
Station: RTÉ Radio 1
Time: 18:00 - 18:45
Available: FM, DAB, LW 252 and RTÉ.ie
Streaming: Worldwide
Repeat: Sunday 25 November 19:00
http://www.rte.ie/radio1/doconone/a-silver-lining-gaa-abroad-stockholm-gaels.html
DOCUMENTARY ON ONE: A Silver Lining
As GAA clubs around Ireland are being devastated by young club members leaving the country in droves, the Stockholm Gaels attempt to defend their Scandinavian Championship title in Malmö, Sweden. 'A Silver Lining' shows that the flip side of our emigration is that bizarrely the GAA abroad has never been stronger.
Station: RTÉ Radio 1
Time: 18:00 - 18:45
Available: FM, DAB, LW 252 and RTÉ.ie
Streaming: Worldwide
Repeat: Sunday 25 November 19:00
http://www.rte.ie/radio1/doconone/a-silver-lining-gaa-abroad-stockholm-gaels.html
Optional Training Info
The Göteborg Berserkers have an Indoor training session in Valhalla B on
Mondays 18:00-19:30. If you are interested in attending.
# 446 Europe GAA Maastricht Finals Podcast
A record breaking European Mens & Ladies Gaelic Football Championship took place this weekend in Maastricht, Holland, with the largest number of teams ever gathered for an enthralling final round.
Some 30 teams representing 10 countries at the Stichting Sportpark West complex were in action in the Men’s and Ladies Championship as well as Men’s Shield, and new event, the Men’s Plate.
The men’s championship came down to the wire between top contenders, last year’s champion’s Guernsey and Belgium A, while in the ladies championship, Holland A were hoping stop Belgium A taking their 5th title in a row. In the men’s shield a mammoth 17 teams took to the field with Malmo in pole position to take the European title.
Here to report on this year’s final round is Europe GAA PRO Brian Clerkin.
http://www.gaelicsportscast.com/2012/11/14/446-europe-gaa-maastricht-finals-podcast/
Some 30 teams representing 10 countries at the Stichting Sportpark West complex were in action in the Men’s and Ladies Championship as well as Men’s Shield, and new event, the Men’s Plate.
The men’s championship came down to the wire between top contenders, last year’s champion’s Guernsey and Belgium A, while in the ladies championship, Holland A were hoping stop Belgium A taking their 5th title in a row. In the men’s shield a mammoth 17 teams took to the field with Malmo in pole position to take the European title.
Here to report on this year’s final round is Europe GAA PRO Brian Clerkin.
http://www.gaelicsportscast.com/2012/11/14/446-europe-gaa-maastricht-finals-podcast/
Nov 24th GAA Night out - Update
Hello all again
Just a quick information mail about the Nov 24th and one or two other things.
Night out
There s been an absolutely great response to the night out.The following people have confirmed they are coming.
Sean O D/ Stephen / Daniel /Jessica / Eoin / Triona / Diarmuid / Stina/ Madde / Dennis / Josefin / Maria/ Ossian / Declan / Billy / Jakey / Mal / Mia / Moses / Karl
Others that are unconfirmed as of yet : Paul / Malin / Kevin / Niall / Kevin Moorhouse /David Burke / Tom Lehane / Adrian
I have talked to Biljardpalatset and they said if we get 25 or more, they '' ll drop the price down to 250 sek per person.They ''ll also give us a bit of extra pool time as well.We 'll meet there at 8.30pm so at least we ll be sitting down for food by 9pm and then pool after.Groups of 4 per table.
Let me know your burger preferences for veggie & vegan ( for veggies, they make their own special veggie burger and for vegans , they said they ll make a vegan beef with salladmix,sundried tomatoes and pine nuts ) I need to give them final numbers for food etc by Monday 19th Nov.
Finally , as its our end of year and we look back on the year thats been, I think its fitting that we should be rewarded for our efforts and recognised as such .To that end, we will have a small awards ceremony on the night.The categories are
Male Player of the Year
Female Player of the Year
Most Improved Male Player of the year
Most Improved Female Player of the year
Spirit of Gothenburg GAA award 2012 ( the person who you think defined the spirit , work ethic and dedication to the club in 2012
Your nominations are to be sent to the impartial Scot Mr James Prentice by either email or by text to him by Thursday 22 nd Nov.The winner will be announced on the saturday night during dinner .As with any voting, you cant vote for yourself !!!!
I will have information on winter training dates and location in another mail soon ...
thanks and regards
Billy Finn
Cathaoirleach
Gothenburg GAA
Just a quick information mail about the Nov 24th and one or two other things.
Night out
There s been an absolutely great response to the night out.The following people have confirmed they are coming.
Sean O D/ Stephen / Daniel /Jessica / Eoin / Triona / Diarmuid / Stina/ Madde / Dennis / Josefin / Maria/ Ossian / Declan / Billy / Jakey / Mal / Mia / Moses / Karl
Others that are unconfirmed as of yet : Paul / Malin / Kevin / Niall / Kevin Moorhouse /David Burke / Tom Lehane / Adrian
I have talked to Biljardpalatset and they said if we get 25 or more, they '' ll drop the price down to 250 sek per person.They ''ll also give us a bit of extra pool time as well.We 'll meet there at 8.30pm so at least we ll be sitting down for food by 9pm and then pool after.Groups of 4 per table.
Let me know your burger preferences for veggie & vegan ( for veggies, they make their own special veggie burger and for vegans , they said they ll make a vegan beef with salladmix,sundried tomatoes and pine nuts ) I need to give them final numbers for food etc by Monday 19th Nov.
Finally , as its our end of year and we look back on the year thats been, I think its fitting that we should be rewarded for our efforts and recognised as such .To that end, we will have a small awards ceremony on the night.The categories are
Male Player of the Year
Female Player of the Year
Most Improved Male Player of the year
Most Improved Female Player of the year
Spirit of Gothenburg GAA award 2012 ( the person who you think defined the spirit , work ethic and dedication to the club in 2012
Your nominations are to be sent to the impartial Scot Mr James Prentice by either email or by text to him by Thursday 22 nd Nov.The winner will be announced on the saturday night during dinner .As with any voting, you cant vote for yourself !!!!
I will have information on winter training dates and location in another mail soon ...
thanks and regards
Billy Finn
Cathaoirleach
Gothenburg GAA
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