Kildare GAA to move house..

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Get the chequebooks out lads! 

Kildare GAA chiefs have turned to fans to rescue their struggling finances, by asking for 1,000 donations of €1,000.
The county's new committee for finance, led by former EU commissioner and Minister for Finance Charle McCreevy, has urged fans to help the ailing country.

The cash-strapped council have already revealed that they are €200,000 in debt and numerous fund-raising activities have been launches, with a new jersey being designed which has coincided with the opening of a Kildare GAA store at Whitewater Shopping centre.

Secretary Kathleen O'Neill said: "The remedial action needed was not taken and, as you are aware by now, we are facing a substantial loss this year. This is the last chance we, as a county, will get to solve our problems."

The latest initiative has saw the county lobby fans asking for a generous donation. In a further blow to Kildare, the county ground in Newbridge has had to reduce its capacity after a report found the stadium needed significant improvements.

O'Neill did praise the contribution of former chairman Padraig Ashe who stepped down in March for personal reasons.

"His contribution was immense and I would like to thank him for his dedication and commitment," added the secretary

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"This is the last chance we, as a county, will get to solve our problems."

Will they end up in NAMA or what?

[Jinxy]

Last years accounts listed 'Extra large Range Rover air fresheners' and 'Farriery' as expenses.

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Last years accounts listed 'Extra large Range Rover air fresheners' and 'Farriery' as expenses.

The air fresheners are part of the new cost cutting regime. In previous years, we'd have just traded the 4x4 itself in for a brand new model once it began to reek a bit (e.g. after a long trek to Navan).

As for the farrier, his services were required on an almost monthly basis alright. All the players needed to be re-shod after continually galloping all over their Meath counterparts during the year.

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Last years accounts listed 'Extra large Range Rover air fresheners' and 'Farriery' as expenses.

The air fresheners are part of the new cost cutting regime. In previous years, we'd have just traded the 4x4 itself in for a brand new model once it began to reek a bit (e.g. after a long trek to Navan).

As for the farrier, his services were required on an almost monthly basis alright. All the players needed to be re-shod after continually galloping all over their Meath counterparts during the year.

Lets hope Mc Creevy does a better job with Kildare then he did with Ireland. It sickens me to see a scoundrel like that largely escape the blame for largely fuelling the property tax based incentives that destroyed the economy.

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Last years accounts listed 'Extra large Range Rover air fresheners' and 'Farriery' as expenses.

The air fresheners are part of the new cost cutting regime. In previous years, we'd have just traded the 4x4 itself in for a brand new model once it began to reek a bit (e.g. after a long trek to Navan).

As for the farrier, his services were required on an almost monthly basis alright. All the players needed to be re-shod after continually galloping all over their Meath counterparts during the year.

Lets hope Mc Creevy does a better job with Kildare then he did with Ireland. It sickens me to see a scoundrel like that largely escape the blame for largely fuelling the property tax based incentives that destroyed the economy.

Whilst I abhor the politics of the man, and I am slightly uncomfortable with KCB turning to him to advise on their financial matters, McCreevy was shipped off to Brussels by the Drumcondra Don when he advocated that 'some' restraint was necessary.

[Jinxy]

They should run an SSIA scheme for the clubs.

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IndoSport‏@Indo_Sport

GAA in €300,000 bailout for Kildare - Lilywhites adamant imminent cash injection from GAA headquarters is not a loan.

We'll get a decent house in Straffan out of that

[Jinxy]

Half of that will go on shampoo & fruit for Geezer.

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Oh I see, it's not a loan. You don't plan on paying it back. I never knew Kildare were the cutest hoors in the entire country. Money, Seanie, Geezer and within a deer's backside of Croke Park. Unbeatable.

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Independent.ie


Kildare adamant €300,000 bailout from GAA headquarters is not a loan


KILDARE are adamant that an imminent €300,000 cash injection from GAA headquarters to help run their affairs on a shortterm basis is not a loan.

County board chairman John McMahon is adamant that it is an "advance payment" of money that would be coming to them anyway through various team and coaching grants from central and provincial level that counties always get.

"This is not a loan. This is money that would have been due to us anyway. Instead of being paid in instalments, it is being paid up front to help tide us over," he explained.

Kildare clubs were briefed on the county's financial affairs last week where the €300,000 'advance' was explained. But as part of the agreement, the GAA has insisted that former Munster Council secretary Simon Moroney be introduced as an 'overseer' who is available for advice on their financial affairs.

However, McMahon insists that Moroney's role should not be viewed as that of an administrator. "He's there to advise us if we need it," he said last night.

Kildare have been grappling with debts of up to €570,000, which were highlighted at last year's convention. Financial assistance has already been made available from Croke Park and Leinster Council.

The advance payments will help them to deal with €200,000 owed immediately to creditors. It is an unprecedented move by the GAA to enter into such an arrangement but reflects the stark nature of Kildare's financial affairs.

Most of the money will come from central funds but Leinster Council has also been asked to contribute to the 'advance.' Kildare – whose senior team are currently on a training holiday in Portugal, a trip which was paid for by the players' own fundraising efforts – have been also busy putting together the details of what is known locally as "the thousandaire", where individuals and companies can contribute €1,000 to Kildare GAA for various purposes.

"The 'thousandaire' isn't about clearing debts. It's about development of other aspects of the game in the county," said McMahon. "Obviously St Conleth's Park is in need of upgrading and we hope that this money can put us on a firmer financial footing.

"There are a lot of positive developments in Kildare football. Our seniors are in a league final, our minors and hurlers are going well too.

"There is a lot to be optimistic about and that should be reflected." Clubs who attended last week's briefing were informed that cost-cutting measures for 2012 were all on target.

"We've already done deals with creditors and have made big inroads in the last few months into the €570,000 figure made public last year," said McMahon.

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Oh I see, it's not a loan. You don't plan on paying it back. I never knew Kildare were the cutest hoors in the entire country. Money, Seanie, Geezer and within a deer's backside of Croke Park. Unbeatable.

If you can't beat us, join us!!

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Any more imagesof this? Am I the only one who thinks it looks nothing like the liberty?

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"We've already done deals with creditors and have made big inroads in the last few months into the €570,000 figure made public last year," said McMahon.

That's just under four years of Geezer mileage...

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So Kildare get a dig out and can still send their senior team on a warm weather training camp....interesting