March 14th 2021

 

March 14^th 2021

Paddy Moran

March 14th 2021 marks the hundredth anniversary of the execution by hanging of Paddy Moran, a native of Crossna, in Mountjoy Jail, Dublin.

Apart from his activities as an Irish Volunteer in the War of Independence, he was also an active trade unionist becoming National President of the Barmen’s Union in 1920. He was also a member of Conradh na Gaeilge and the GAA. He liked nothing better, on his frequent visits home, than to go to Fryre’s field (beside Donnellans) with the Crossna lads and pass on the skills, he was learning in Dublin, to them. He played in Dublin with the Grocers Assistants and with Marlboro Rangers and won medals with both clubs.

He founded a GAA club in Dun Laoghaire, called Dunleary Commercials, and one of its teams played in Croke Park on Bloody Sunday (21-11-1920) before the challenge match between Dublin and Tipperary during which an attack by the British Crown Forces caused the deaths of fourteen people with many more seriously injured. The Dunleary Commercials amalgamated with the Foxrock Geraldines to become the Geraldines P Moran GAA, a club that is vibrant to this day.

When allowed and safe to do so, we hope to welcome Geraldines P Moran GAA Club, Dublin to Ardcarne Park for a game in honour of Paddy Moran.

In 1956/57 St Michael’s and St. Ronan’s got together to form a senior team which was named Paddy Moran’s in his memory.

We remember Paddy with pride and pray for his eternal rest.

In the 100 years since, the Moran (and Sheerin)

family continue to be very much involved with St. Michael's GAA club.

We remember all Paddy Moran's relatives, as his courageous actions and sad death is still very much remembered, particularly at this time.

 

Academy

Our Under 7, 9 and 11 Academy are kicking off the 2021 season with a repeat of the remotes training from 2020.

Booklets are available to collect from the complex and have been sent out in the WhatsApp group. There will be weekly draws for those who complete the weekly trainings. A great way to start the season and we encourage all to participate in so far as possible.

St Michaels Lotto

The draw took place on Sunday 7^th March the numbers drawn were 6, 9, 23, 27. There was no jackpot winner and the match three winner is Michael Hand. The next draw is March 21st 2021 and the jackpot is €3,900. You can play online at  lottoraiser.ie/StMichaels. If you are not in, you can’t win! We appreciate all your support for our lotto. 

Lockdown

We are in Level 5 lockdown, all GAA activity is once again suspended. No collective training sessions are allowed with underage or senior groups. Ardcarne Park including the gym is closed. Please respect these closures. 

LIDL Support

Our ladies football club St Michaels / St Ronans are looking for your help whether you are part of the club or just do your shopping in Lidl to sign up and help us.

Please register for the Lidl Plus app, and sign up to raise much needed funds for their local club. You must select the Club on the app.

Sympathy

The club extends its sympathies to the Healy family, Ballyfarnan and Ballintogher and to St Ronans GAA Club on the tragic death of Ronan Healy.