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Bam now up for an All Star

I hear Sarsfields have a motion in to change leagues structures. Division 1&2 to have 12 teams.

Can't imagine the wee man or Fitzy  agreeing to this.

Does anyone know when our county secretary term is up?

I agree.

I will propose that a club will not be required to play any adult fixture in the week of their club championship game in either code.
This will appeal to many dual clubs.

Duffy lol

They are all at it now. Vote early and vote often!

A chairde

Is mise Seán Pléimeann agus tá mé ag iarraidh toghchán mar Leas-chathaoirleach.
I consider my nomination for the role of Vice-Chairman to be an honour and one that I do not accept lightly. I believe that my experience in serving both my club and County has equipped me well to carry out the duties of this post which I see as crucially important for the development of our County.
I have served my club as Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, all roles I considered to be a great honour. This experience means that I am very well aware of the needs, challenges and issues which clubs face. It will ensure that in carrying out the duties of Vice- Chairman I will be sensitive to the needs of clubs.
In addition to my roles within our club I have also served the County as both a player and an administrator. As a player I had the honour to wear the saffron jersey and later manage and coach county football teams from under 21 down to under 14.
As a county administrator I have served as Coaching and Games Development Officer, Cultural Officer, Children's Officer, South Antrim Chairman, member of CCC and most recently as PRO.
The role of vice-Chairman carries the responsibility of chairing CCC. Having served on CCC for several years I know the enormity of the job and it is one that I am willing to undertake. Fixtures are the number one priority in any club set up and it is imperative that we continue to work to make improvements. If elected to this role I will seek to bring about a number of changes which I feel will benefit clubs and players and so improve our games. I will propose that a club will not be required to play any adult fixture in the week of their club championship game in either code. I also have proposals for minor leagues that would require them to start earlier in the season.
In addition to fixtures CCC has responsibilities for many other areas. I believe that my record shows that I will treat each situation with a degree of integrity and judge every situation on its merits with honesty and fairness as my guiding principles.
In addition to the role within CCC the vice-Chairman will be involved in every area in the administration of the County. Areas that need our immediate attention are, the continued development of Dunsilly, the implementation of the strategic plan to continue the improvements of Development Squads and putting the structures in place to enable Antrim to improve their standing at national level in both football and hurling. While I am aware of the constraints of finance this cannot be used as an excuse not to take action.
The development of Casement Park is a major issue facing our County. Antrim must begin to take a leading role in thedevelopment of our park. As vice-Chairman I will ensure that Antrim are included in all decisions in relation to the development of our stadium.
Whatever the issue I can assure you that I will always be forthright in giving my honest opinion. I will always act to do what I consider to be the best for the county and at all times make sure that clubs are kept informed.
I believe that my experience as a club officer and as a County administrator equip me for this very important role. I fully understand that any position on Coiste Bainistí requires a great deal of commitment and dedication and I stand ready to give this. Honesty, integrity, innovation, openness and hard work will be the key words that I will strive to put into practice within CoisteBainistí.
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I welcome elections to work for our county. I know that clubs will make their decisions for the betterment of Antrim and on the merits of each individual candidate. It is to ensure that clubs have all the information they need to make their decisions that I have circulated this paper.
Start with what's necessary, then do what is possible and before you know it you are doing the impossible.
Go raibh maith agaibh.
Seán Pléimeann
Cumann Uí Dhonnabháin Rosa

This is the list. Sent out today by a paid employee.

Cathaoirleach (Chairperson)
Joe Edwards
Colin Donnelly
Leas-Cathaoirleach (Vice Chairperson)
Sean Fleming
Malachy Delargy
Leas-Rúnaí (Asst Secretary)
Stephen O Boyle
Terry Reilly
Cisteoir (Treasurer)
Billy Mc Larnon
Paul Mc Cann
Leas-Cisteoir (Ast Treasurer)
Gerald Mc Garry
Tyrone Eastwood
Oifigeach Caidrim Poibli  (PRO)
Sean Kelly
Brendan Mulgrew
Oifigeach Oiliuna  (Coaching)

Columb Walsh
Oifigeach Forbartha  (Development)
Frank Smyth
Jim Murray
Jim Mc Grath
Oifigeach Teanga & Cultur (Language &  Culture)
John Hart
Bronagh Lennon
Teachta Ard Comhairle (Central Council)
Phillip Christie
Danny Mc Lernon
Frank Smyth
Teachta Comhairle Uladh (2) (Ulster Council)
Alex Mc Quillan
Jim McLean
Tyrone Eastwood

I hear Jim Murray gave an inspirational speech last night in his Chairmans report.

1.   Ballycran
2.   Ruairi Og
3.   Loughgiel
4.   Ballycastle
5.   Dunloy
6.   Portaferry
7.   St Johns
8.   Ballygalget

9.   St Galls
10.   Sarsfields
11.   Rossa
12.   Clooney Gaels
13.   Carey Faughs
14.   Glenariff
15.   Clockmills
16.   St Pauls

17.   Gort na Mona
18.   Cushendun
19.   Tir Na nOg
20.   Bredagh
21.   Armoy
22.   Creggan
23.   Lamh Dhearg
24.   St Enda's
25.   Rasharkin
26.   Shane O'Neills
27.   St Teresa's
28.   Na Magha
29.   St Agnes'
30.   Glenravel
31.   O'Donnells
32.   Davitts
33.   Ballymena
34.   Belfast Shamrocks
35.   Larne
36.   Ballyvarley

How the leagues would look going on how they finished this year. The only reason for this 'restructure' = to suit our county teams!

Lamh Dhearg team with Hands as captain 

Last year St Paul's ground didnt meet health and safety regulations to facilitate championship games. Now it's holding a county fixture lol

Do you not feel since the inception of the full time county secretaries funded by the Ulster Council that organisationally things have got better, slicker, no?

All its brought is more subservience AFAICS.

Pay a man to tell (email) volunteers what they must do!
When does his contract finish? Might alloy, handy wee number.

I'm sure Mick is reading this having a good laugh!

I wasn't asking about Mick, I eas enquiring more about the new crop coming through?

A lot of talk every year that St galls are an aging team?

On Sunday it looked like St Galls had more younger players than Cargin. Can someone post the ages of the Cargin line up? Have they any minor/u21 stars that are going to make the breakthrough to senior?

Going by Sunday, St Galls won't be touched for another 5 years!

Watched the Cargin v Gall's game and Tony Scullion looks back to full fitness.............man of the match................Baker may well toss him a start jersey!

When was this?

It was Cargin v St John's.