St John Bosco GAC Newry
The GAA have introduced a new Online Registration System for ALL members, namely foireann.ie. The system sees the GAA / LGFA / Camogie / Handball and Rounders Associations using Foireann, a single, integrated Membership System for the first time and all Membership Registrations (for playing and other rule-based eligibility requirements) must be completed on this […]
CONDEMNATION OF RECENT ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR St. John Bosco GAC prides itself of being an integral part of the local community and sporting scene around the Meadow area for over 50 years. The Club is absolutely horrified by the recent scenes of anti-social behaviour. The events are violent and very upsetting to see and are to […]
CLUB DEVELOPMENT PLAN The Executive Committee have been working on a new Development Plan which will guide us over the next 5 years. Please see the link below to an official approved copy that is being circulated for membership to carefully read through and provide their valued feedback. https://www.dropbox.com/s/2wkz83kcttxuxqu/Club%27s%20Development%20Plan%202021%20-%202025.pdf?dl=0 If you have any comments or […]
Tickets for next year’s Club Down Draw are NOW AVAILABLE! Please take a moment to read through a quick Q&A we have put together that explains all scenarios. How much does a ticket cost? Tickets are priced at £120 – See link below to purchase your ticket online. http://www.downgaa.net/clubsdraw2021-stjohnbosco Will purchasing a ticket help our […]
This following officers were elected to our Executive Committee via our online AGM that took place on Tuesday 1st December 2020. Many thanks to all for volunteering their services for next year. Also a special thanks to Vincie and Liam who are stepping down after many years of service. Chairperson: Joe Ryan Vice Chair: Pol […]
Since early April a group of volunteer drivers from our Club have been working with the local Council and the Confederation of Community Groups to deliver foodboxes around Newry City to the self-isolating, the vulnerable and to any family in need. On Tuesday 9th May we delivered our 1,000th foodbox – a great milestone reached […]
The club’s first ever Big Breakfast was held in the new clubrooms on Sunday last and it was a fantastic success. The number of patrons who supported the event was much bigger than anticipated and all enjoyed a hearty and tasty breakfast. Such was the demand the chefs in the kitchen Ricky & Adelina Cafolla […]
Last Saturday night the Club celebrated its annual Awards’ Night in the Social Club. During the event several awards were presented as well as an acknowledgement for all the support given to club activities by the members. Awards included Senior Players of the Year (Male/Female), Young Player of the Year, Players’ Player of the Year, […]
The St. John Bosco GAC annual club Mass in honour of its patron saint whose feast day is celebrated each year on 31st January was celebrated in St. Brigid’s Chapel last Saturday evening. It was celebrated by the clubs’ chaplain Fr. Colum Murphy and the music was provided by St. Catherine’s Brass Band. It was a prayerful […]
On Sunday the club’s AGM was held in the new Clubrooms. Members were presented with a very comprehensive Report from the Club Secretary Damian Brady and a detailed Financial Statement from Liam Quinn who very kindly stepped in at the last moment for our Treasurer Damian Ruddy who was out of the country for family reasons. The […]
