West Offaly Lions RFC
A very well attended AGM of the West Offaly Lions RFC took place in Gallen Community School recently. Bernard Quigley, Hon Chairman, reported on a very successful season for the club at junior and under age levels. He paid tribute to Charlie Couper and all coaches and managers for their hard work throughout the season. He especially congratulated Marion Gilligan on receiving the Connacht Volunteer Recognition Award. Hon Secretary, Marion Gilligan also summarised the season gone by and thanked everyone for their involvement with the club during the season. In his financial report, Hon Treasurer Martin Kelly, gave a detailed overview of the club accounts which are in a very healthy position going into the new season. In his President"s address, President Peter Mooney thanked everyone involved in the club for all their efforts over the previous year both on and off the pitch. He also thanked all the club"s sponsors. He especially congratulated all the players for their dedication and spirited performances during the season. The following officers were elected to serve on the committee for the 2009-2010 season President: Peter Mooney. Chairman, Bernard Quigley. Vice Chairman, Brian O"Carroll. Secretary, Marion Gilligan. Asst Secretary, Jane Mooney. Treasurer, Martin Kelly. Asst Treasurer, Seamus Guinan. Fixtures Secretary, Ray Walshe. Asst Fixtures Secretary, Roy Fletcher. PRO, Audrey Guinan. Child Welfare Officer, Adele Kenny. Connacht Branch Reps, Bernard Quigley, Jude Feehan. Medical Officer, Dr. Gabrielle Murphy. Congratulations to Donal Corbett who was voted Connaught Young Player of the year in the club"s division and to Callum Boland who has starred in Ireland games in the FIRA U18 championships in France. A special congratulations to Shane Lowry on his achievement of winning the 3 Irish Open. Wishing him every success in his future golfing career. The club wishes all players well for their other sporting quests during the summer months and looks forward to seeing one and all for the 2009-2010 season. All new members wishing to play will be warmly welcomed at the club.