Scariff GAA NEWS

The annual dinner dance will be held on the 1st of February in McNamara's Bar. Tickets are €30 each, and available from any committee member. Word For Word will be providing the music, and the 1982 team will be having a re-union on the night, so it should be a great night. Looking forward to seeing all the previous teams, and current camogie and senior hurling team.

ALL WEATHER PITCH

Minister of State, Tony Killeen officially "turned the sod" on the new All-Weather pitch in Scariff on Friday, November 30th. In his address, he thanked the Scariff Club for inviting him and looked forward to returning when the project is completed. He also congratulated Scariff on the development and hoped it would have a positive effect in Scariff hurling in the near future. Munster Council Chairma, Jimmy O'Gorman also congratulated Scariff on the projhect and on the great condition of the hurling pitch. He wished Clare and Waterford the best of luck in their upcoming championship match next May which will take place in the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. He also thanked out-going Munster Council Treasurer, Ger Hickey on this outstanding service given over the last 3 years and wished him all the best for the future. Scariff Hurling Club Chairman, John Jones thanked everyone involved in making the project a reality especially the sponsors for buying signs and to those whgo have given interest free loans to the club. The event was also attended by Joe Carey TD, Cllr. Pat Hayes, Cllr. Joe Cooney and Robert Frost Munster Council Delegate. Refreshments were served in the GAA hall afterwards. Many thanks to Mary Crotty, Peggy Collins and Mary Slattery. When completed, the All-Weather pitch will be 70m X 35m and will be able to facilitate tournaments at underage levels. It will also be available to rent out to other clubs on an hourly basis. The development is due to be completed early in the Spring of 2008.