Happy New Year everyone. Membership for the 2022 season is now open and I want to cover a couple of things with you.

First up is Foireann.

Foireann was introduced at the start of last year and there was a lot of confusion and issues as we started to use it.

One of the main issues we encountered was not knowing if people were registered.

This was because most of the time people had multiple profiles on Foireann. 

The profile that Foireann registered wasn't always the profile that was linked to your login.
To help resolve this, Foireann have introduced an option to merge multiple profiles so I will be attempting to clean things up as I complete the registrations this year. 

This is a mammoth task due to the size of our club so bear with me, we will get there.

There is something we would like people to do before completing their membership that will help with the cleanup of Foireann.

If you have not registered on Foireann, please do so here: Guide for Foireann Registration

An extra step is required for families. Instructions for creating a family and adding other parents and dependents can be found here: Guide to Create a Family on Foireann

Note: There are a lot of cases where a parent has created a family with the kids, and another parent has also created a separate family with the kids. In these cases please add the missing parent to one family because the merged profiles can only be connected to one family.

You may see changes to your foireann profile as we merge and tidy the profiles. If you notice any issues please drop a mail to lucan.sarsfields.registrar@gmail.com.

Last but not least is membership. 

Membership is critical for the day to day running of the club but it is also required so that our players are covered by insurance when training and playing games.
There is an option available to pay membership in instalments over 6 months.

Go to Clubforce to complete your memberships.
Where possible, please use log in details from last year and you can copy last year's details and don't forget to update your contact details (phone, email or address) if anything has changed during the year.

There is also an optional online feature for the lotto that you can also complete when renewing your membership.

If you have any issues please drop an email to lucan.sarsfields.registrar@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can


Thanks and best of luck to everyone in 2022
John Cosgrove
Lucan Sarsfields Registrar

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Team News

Lucan was well represented at intercounty level this week with Harry Ladd, lining out for the Dubs V’s Louth in the O’Byrne Cup and Luke Walsh and John Bellew lining out for the Dubs V’s Antrim in the Walsh Cup. 

Well done lads, it’s great to get some recognition following our Senior teams performance last season. 

Adult Hurling Coaching Vacancies:

The adult hurling Section are looking for coaches to get involved at Minor (U17) and U19 level. Any current or former adult players interested in coaching, or anyone who has some coaching experience that might want to get involved again, please let us know. Anyone interested should contact Vincent O’Connor (087 2075835) or Paul Stapleton (087 2058572).

Gaelic for Mothers and Others (G4M&O):

The MAMA MIA’S are recruiting. They get together on Monday evenings at 9pm for skills and fitness in a fun and friendly environment. For more information call or txt Carmel Reid (087 256 7389) or Gemma Moloney (085 147 7365).

Juvenile Section / Coiste na nÓg:

Most teams returned to outdoor training this week. Our Astro was a hive of activity which was great to see, as all swapped the playstation remotes for Hurls and Footballs and a blast of fresh air.

Our Games Promotion Officer, Alan, also kicked off the year with a visit to Lucan Educate Together National School East, who posted some pictures of the exciting day on Twitter.

Watch this space as he will be visiting a school near you soon or if you can’t wait, Alan has advised us that you can visit him at the LUCAN DISTRICT CREDIT UNION ACADEMY which returns on the Saturday 22nd January. 

Full details available here: LDCU Academy

Dublin GAA have also published the 2022 Master Fixture Calendar, details can be found here: Master Fixtures

Referees - The harvest is great but the labourers are few!

This is the time of the year when we attempt to recruit a new cohort of referees to officiate at adult level games in Dublin. 

This appeal is being issued jointly by the club and Coiste na Reiteoirí.

There was a significant increase in the number of teams entered across all competitions in both codes in 2021 at Minor and Adult level. 

A significant number of Clubs entered more teams than in any previous year. There will also be additional games in 2022 with the advent of Under 17 and Under 19 competitions.

With more games inevitably comes an ever-increasing demand on referee resources to cover all these games throughout the year. 

When we have a full programme of League games at every Division it is challenging to have sufficient referees to cover every game, every weekend as well as midweek matches during the Summer months.

Coiste na Reiteoirí must always strive to recruit a cohort of new referees each year, to cover all these games and to replace referees who retire on age grounds etc. 

We certainly never want to reach a situation when we do not have referees to cover all our games – it is an old adage but a very true one: “No Ref, no Game” It really is as simple as that!

Coiste na Réiteoirí hopes to run a training course for new adult-level Referees in February of this year anyone interested can email the club PRO.

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Healthy Clubs

Lucan Healthy Clubs kicks off the year with the return of the “Every Step Counts Challenge”

The Club has a chance to win some O’Neill’s vouchers if we achieve the target, so please join the challenge

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Club Calendars

Last few Club Calendars available in the Cafe/Bar or in a number of local retail outlets 8 each or three for €20 

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Club Lotto

Last weeks Lotto Prize of €5,000 was not won. The Numbers were 2, 4, 24, 26.

Lucky Dip prizes go to Mick O’Hara, Fintan Clandillon, Margaret Smith, Peter Hickey and Donal Flannery

Next weeks Lotto will be for a jackpot of €5,400. 

The draw is sponsored by Feargal McCarthy, Painter & Decorator and will be led by Shay Hurson.

Tá €5,400 sa phota óir don tseachtain seo chugainn agus is é urraitheoir na seachtaine: 

Beidh sé beo ón Na Sárséalaigh Leamhcáin, an leathanach Facebook. 

Déan cinnte go bhfuil d’iontráil curtha isteach agaibh roimh 6 i.n. oíche an chrannchuir, chun í a chur san áireamh sa chrannchur na seachtaine sin.

The draw will be held on Thursday 20^th January, at 9pm and is streamed from Lucan Sarsfields Clubhouse, on our Facebook page.

Make sure your entry is submitted before 6pm on the evening of the draw to be included in that week’s draw.

Is féidir libh ticéadaí a cheannacht ar líne leis an nasc seo: 

Tickets can be purchased online at the following link:

http://bit.ly/LucanSarsfieldsClubLotto,

Go raibh míle maith agaibh as ucht tacú le Na Sárséalaigh Leamhcáin
Thank You for supporting Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club.