Garrycastle GAA Club
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If you, or your children, are interested in joining Garrycastle GAA Club, or if you would like some more information about the club, teams, coaches etc., before joining, please scan the QR Code.
You will be directed to a contact form where you can add your query. Or click Contact Form if you do not have access to a QR Code Reader.
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Easter colouring competition
Garrycastle Nursery is excited to announce an Easter colouring competition for all our little artists and painters!
Now is your chance to shine by drawing and colouring your favourite Easter scenes. Whether it's the Easter Bunny, a giant Easter Egg, or an original creation from your own imagination, we can't wait to see your masterpieces!
Please bring your drawing to training on Sunday morning, April 7th.
There will be prizes for each age group, so get your crayons ready and let your creativity bloom!
Requirements
All entries should have the following details on the back of the artwork.
Artist Full Name
Artist Age
Last Draw: Monday, March 25th
This week's winning numbers were:
15, 16, 22, 27
The jackpot of €4,500 was not won this week.
There were no Match-3 winners this week, €100 will be aded to the Match-3 prizefund for next week.
Next Draw: Tuesday April 2nd
Easter Camp
Garrycastle GAA Club will hold its annual Easter Camp this year from Monday 25th to Wednesday 27th of March, for boys and girls from 5 to 12 years old.
The camp will run from 10am to 2pm each day.
Cost €40 for 1 child, €75 for 2 children, €100 for 3 children.
Contact Kenny Dolan on 087 298 2748 to book a place.
St. Patrick's Parade
Patrick Murray (Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union), Trish Dolan (Chairperson, Garrycastle GAA Club), Catriona Fagan (Children's Officer, Garrycastle GAA Club), and Tony Gannon (Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union Support Fund Committee)
Credit Union Community Support Fund
Garrycastle GAA were the very grateful recipients of two contributions from the Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union community support fund, which will be ring-fenced towards the development of a training wall, and an initiative to bring football back out to the community.
Garrycastle GAA would like to thank the Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union for their continued support.
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U-12 Boys Sponsorship
The under-12 boys and their management team were delighted to receive training tops sponsored by Forefront Events. Seamus King of Forefront Events, who is based in Australia and is himself a former player with Garrycastle, was back in his home club to make the presentation.
Many thanks to Forefront Events for their kind sponsorship, we wish them every success and safe travels to Seamus as he heads back down under. [2024-02-26]
Garrycastle Nursery
Club Gym is Open!
Membership of the Garrycastle Club Gym is now open!
To apply for membership of the Garrycastle GAA Club Gym, please click on the image or click here.
Please note that Gym Membership is open only to Adult, OAP and Student (over 16 years of age in full time education) members of Garrycastle GAA Club.
Please check the Gym Rules and Required Health Declaration before requesting membership.
Derek Daly Memorial 5km Walk/Run
Funds raised by the annual Derek Daly memorial 5k walk/run held by Garrycastle GAA Club on St. Stephen's day were presented recently to the Westmeath Hospice.
At the presentation were Trish Dolan, chairperson Garrycastle GAA Club; Joe Whelan, Westmeath Hospice; Alan Daly and David McGovern, Garrycastle GAA Club.
Garrycastle/ Altown community party
Huge thanks to all the club members and the residents association involved in organising the senior citizens party - the first one since the Covid break. It was great to see everyone back again, and a great evening was had by all. Thanks to the Chicks for providing the entertainment and to the committee who worked so hard on the day. Thanks to all who contributed towards the event and for the tasty desserts. Míle Buíchous.
[2024-01-28]
Every Step Counts Challenge
Help our club and get fit with the Every Step Counts Challenge for 2024. Every club that tracks a combined 4,000km by Feb 12th is entered into a prize draw with super cash prizes from Irish Life.
To get involved
Download and register on the MyLife by Irish Life app available from the App Store or Google Play
Link your fitness tracker to the App by going to
Settings > My Life Support > Tracking DevicesTo join the challenge, go to Social > Challenges > Pending
Find Garrycastle GAA in the list of Leinster Clubs and Join
Then get walking!!!
Registration 2024
Garrycastle GAA Club membership and registration is now open for 2024.
Full details of membership fees for 2024 are available on the Registration page.
As in previous years, Garrycastle GAA Club membership and registration is handled online, using the GAA's Foireann system
Please click on the image to the left to open the Foireann system, and complete your registration.
Note that this will open in a new tab in your browser window.
Healthy Ireland
Garrycastle GAA Club is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant of €10,000 as part of the Healthy Ireland GAA Walking Track Initiative. Garrycastle were successful in phase 2 of the awards, announced on October 26th by Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton and the President of the GAA (Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael) Larry McCarthy.
This was a competitive selection process, and Garrycastle GAA Club is delighted to have been one of the selected clubs. In total, more than 100 GAA Clubs have been awarded grants under the scheme.
This initiative will further enhance our club and facilities as part of our ongoing development Program.
Garrycastle Girls
Under-8 Girls
Goldsmith Girls Blitz, Sat. July 1st
Under-10 Girls
Goldsmith Girls Blitz, Sat. July 1st
Under-12 Girls
vs Goldsmith Girls Mon. June 26th
Community Employment Scheme
Community Employment
An opportunity exists under the Department of Social Protection Community Employment scheme for a Ground Person position in Garrycastle GAA Club.
The Job description includes cutting pitches, marking of pitches, cleaning of dressing rooms, litter control on the club grounds, etc.
Full details and how to apply may be obtained by clicking here, or clicking on the image to the left.
GAA Club Newsletter for November 2022. Click here to access on the GAA main website.
Under-14 and Under-16 Girls CHAMPIONS
Under-14 Girls - Div. 4 Champions
Full details of their thrilling win over St. Lomans Mullingar may be found on the Under-14 Girls Team page.
Under-16 Girls - Div. 2B Champions
The Under-16 Girls finally overcame Milltown after a replay to take the Div. 2B title. Full details on the Under-16 Girls team page.
Match Reports
Garrycastle Club Gear
If you are looking for some stylish Garrycastle Club gear, from Tops, Togs, Socks and Gloves to leisure wear in a number of styles, there is a huge selection available to buy from the Masita Teamwear dedicated Garrycastle GAA Shop.
Click on the image to the left to go to the Club gear shop.
Derek Daly 5Km Memorial Walk/Run
At the launch of the 2021 Derek Daly memorial 5K walk/run were Gary Hand (rehab care), Áine Lynn, Niall Lynn, Alan Daly, Tom O'Halloran and
Garrycastle GAA Club Chairman Peter O'Halloran.
The Derek Daly Memorial Walk/Run takes place on St. Stephens Day.
Registration in the stand in Garrycastle from 10am. There will be no competitive element element this year due to Covid restrictions.
The prize money will be donated to local charities instead.
The walk or run may be started once registered.
Please note: There will be no water point this year.