The two newest members of Abu Dhabi Na Fianna and the Irish Society arrived last week: twins Liam and Isobel, courtesy of proud parents Neiti and Simon. Congratulations all round!

Just a final reminder of the Ball on Thursday in the Crowne Plaza beginning at 7:30. The cost is 250 Dhs with a free bar and Five course meal. Dress code is smart (shirt and tie lads) and this is an opportunity for people to say cheerio to some of the gang who are leaving us this year. It is also a celebration of the year within the club and as a result Mike Boyce has asked me to forward this message.

If anyone has pictures from this year, the Paddy’s Ball, Oman, Bahrain, and games, could you please forward to me.  pillsburydoughboyce@hotmail.com.  Please make sure they say from what event, and are of good quality.

Cheers,
Canadian Mike

Thursday night saw the single lads retain the Tadhg Flahive Trophy at the American School Pitches. It was a great match with the Married Mixed team rolling back the years and giving a great account of themselves with the final score being Singles 3-10 Married 3-7. A big thank you must go out to all the players who came and put their bodies on the line in very warm conditions.

Also note the Irish Society AGM is being held on Monday 2nd June in the Crowne Plaza. All Paid up members of the GAA are also Irish society members and their presence at the AGM would be welcomed. I will also be holding the Box Office for the GAA Ball that night (Monday June 2) in the Crowne Plaza so you can kill two birds with one stone.

We will hope to see as many of you as possible on Thursday night. If there is a problem with you getting to the box office but you definitely want tickets can you call me on 050 721 4682. I will also need a full list of names and the group you would like to be seated with. Tables hold 10 people and we have room for 18 tables so the sooner you let me know the better this will work out.

All the best
Ben Kehoe
GAA Chairman

Hello all,

The end of the year is drawing near so here are a few reminders of what is going on in the next few weeks.

Thursday 29th May: Married Vs Singles Game

The annual Married Vs Singles game takes place this year at the American International School pitch on 29th street between 7-8:30 pm.

All players and supporters welcome. This promises to be one of the most bitter matches of the year with the married lads trying to recover the trophy after last year’s slip up.

Thursday 5th June: Abu Dhabi Na Fianna Annual GAA Ball

Al Majlis Suite, Ground Floor - Crown Plaza, Hamdan Street

Tickets will be 250 with five course sit down meal and open bar.

Club Members will be able to get their tickets on Thursday at the game, the rest of the tickets will go on sale at a box office in the Crown Plaza on Monday 2nd of June from 7-9pm.

Can I remind all of you who haven’t voted yet that I need your votes for player of the year as soon as possible. SMS me on 0507214682. Anybody who has played or trained this year gets a vote so don’t be shy!

Ben (Scouse)

Boys/Girls and Scouse

 The Aussie Rules team have organised a Brunch for this Friday. It’s just a get together and gives us a chance to meet up with them and start a good relationship between the clubs (not to mention to start the recruitment drive for next year) and it helps these boys kick off the social aspect of their club.

Everyone is welcome so can you let Woody ( matthew.wood@arady.ae ) or myself know if you will be attending so that he can confirm numbers.

Cheers

Date: Friday 16 May 2008;

Location: Flavors Restaurant, Sheraton Corniche (1st Floor);

Time: 12:30 – 4 pm;

Cost: 150 AED plus a donation to the club;

Included: All you can drink champagne and buffet lunch;

Payment: On the day.
 

Jonathan

Lads  - Training tonight at Delma 7:30

Match on Friday April 18th
Men and Ladies 4 - 6 at American International school 29th Street