Chairman’s Christmas Message
Scoil Ui Chonaill Business Network
Pieta House
Golden Times
Members Corner- Updates
Social Media

Chairman’s Christmas Message

On behalf of the Club Executive I would like to take the opportunity to wish all Club Members and their families a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2021.

We hope that Scoil Ui Chonaill has brought some brightness to the year during the covid pandemic. Thanks to all the mentors, coaches and the Executive for all their great work during the year. I know we received many messages of thanks from parents and kids that we were able to keep going with Club activities.

We would also like to remember those club members who suffered bereavements during the year. We particularly remember Mossie O’Connell our Club Chairman who passed away unexpectedly on the 1st February 2020. ‘Bealtaine siad chuid eile i síocháin.

Hopefully in the not to distant future we will be back to normal activity within the Club.

‘Nollaig Shona a thabhairt duit agus do theaghlaigh.

T.J. Farrelly

Chairman

Scoil Uí Chonaill Business Network

Greetings all Scoil members.

I have set up a Scoil Ui Chonaill Business Network and I kindly request your participation. The Group is open to new start-ups, sole traders, company directors, employees, employers and indeed anyone interested in assisting fellow Scoil people. I have set up a LinkedIn group and am currently compiling a list of participants and their contact details. You have the option of participating via LinkedIn, Whatsapp or Group email.

The Group’s aims are:

1.To provide a facility for Scoil members to promote their own businesses or employers.

2. To connect disparate Scoil members and inform them of the expertise, experiences and services being offered within the Scoil community.

3. To provide young Scoil members with access to potential employers.

4. To harness the collective wisdom and expertise within the Group for anyone’s benefit.

5. To offer commercial acumen and wider contacts to the Scoil Executive Committee.

6. To offer commercial acumen and wider contacts to O’Connells Schools.

7. To be a source of positive change and influence in the local community.

If this is something you feel you might be interested in please contract me via admin@bnoaccounting.com or 0874136895.

Thank you kindly.

Darren Benham

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

― Margaret Mead

Pieta Fundraising

We were absolutely delighted to raise €2,865 for Pieta. This was made possible by those who donated so generously during our fundraising activities this month and all the hard work of the organizers. Thank you!

Golden Times at Scoil Ui Chonaill, by: Daniel who is on the Scoil Stars, Sports Inclusion Team since the beginning. We are very proud of the masterpiece he created for the newsletter, his mam explains Daniel has written and typed his own piece and hope you enjoy the read!

Daniel’s mam Ailbhe…

Daniel, is 9, he has cerebral palsy, he is pre verbal (but a great communicator). He has been a member of the Scoil stars team since Sept 2019. The following are DANIEL’S words, typed by him just after the Christmas finish.

Daniel’s Story:

Scoil ui Chonaill I like santa penalty shoot out poles ladders parachute snowman.

Lots of friends learn new skills hand pass over bar kick in the orange yellow green poles (obstacle course ).

I play gaa with scoil stars at Scoil Ui Chonaill, 95 clontarf rd, d03f862 Saturday morning at 10 00 am.

I know everyones Names and they know me..

Daniel and Johnny Rock (Manager of Senior Ladies) having fun at Scoil Stars @ Scoil Ui Chonaill.

Thanks to Daniel a real Star!

Members Corner

Additional Updates/Information

Christmas Action

at Scoil Hoppers, Scoil Stars & U 8’s

Christmas celebrations and great memories had by the Scoil Hoppers Nursery, Scoil Stars and Under 8’s (in accordance with Covid guidelines). Tremendous work put into organizing the day and thanks to the club. coaches, parents/guardians and especially the kids. Scoil Ui Chonaill/NEIC O’Connell’s Scoil Hoppers Nursery enjoyed a visit from Santa and selection boxes were a big hit! Thanks to everyone involved and especially the clubs Games Promotions Officer, Thomas Gleeson.

Annual Membership/Registration

Annual Club Membership Subscriptions can be renewed and paid online, please see attached link :Pay Membership — Scoil Uí Chonaill (scoilgaa.com)

Child Protection & Welfare Courses

Aideen Lawlor is the Child Welfare & Protection Officer, any queries on child protection courses, on-line Garda Vetting etc, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

If you have any queries, please send an email to scoil.pro.eoc@gmail.com

GAA Club Draw

It Could be You! Don’t be disappointed, get your hands on the Annual Club Draw tickets €10 each and you could be a winner of amazing prizes.

Club Gear

Massive work went into the getting the Christmas order ready and out to our club members in time for Christmas and thanks to Alva Cushen and all the team.