Starlights GFC

 Turn on The 'Lights #9 Welcome to our ninth edition of Turn on The 'Lights, our recent addition in helping us to keep in contact with our members and followers during these restrictive times. It also allows us to communicate with you about the ongoing projects and events being under taken by the Club and how these are progressing.  Even without any on-field activity, this week still promises to be a busy week in the Club as we have our Grand Easter Draw on Thursday and our Gaelic for Mothers and Others (G4MO) 5K taking place over the Easter weekend. We also have our weekly Lottery Draw, which continues to be held online and can be viewed on Facebook live each Saturday at 9pm. As today marks the start of summer time we hope you've adjusted your clocks forward by one hour; Otherwise you'll be reading this an hour ahead of everyone else!! Grand Easter Draw: The Grand Easter Draw takes place next Thursday, April 1st at 8:30 pm and will be broadcast live on our Facebook pag...

 Turn on The 'Lights #8 Welcome to our eight edition of Turn on The 'Lights, Starlights GFC's information blog, keeping us in touch with our members and friends wherever we may find ourselves during these strange times. At times it feels like there is very little happening or there's not much we can do in our lives at present, with various restrictions and limits curtailing us from doing what we love doing. None the less, there is light at the end of this particular tunnel and by sticking together we will get through this.  But then again, the human race is constantly evolving, as it has done, well...since the day dot. Likewise, as a Club, Starlights GFC are looking for different ways we can stay in touch and hopefully make some kind of a difference to the lives of people every day. We realise that we are not just a football club; "we are a Community" and we need to be a community. Ideas like our blog or on-line Club Lottery have given us a chance to stay in t...

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 Turn on The 'Lights #7 This weeks Blog will feature heavily with our Gaelic for Mothers and Others team (G4MO), who during the week launched their 5K Charity Run in aid of The Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service. With no group gatherings or training sessions permitted under the current health restrictions, our G4MO have been keeping active with two weekly zoom sessions, including a Kettle Bell session at 8am on Saturdays.  Hold on!..... Run that by me again!!   A Zoom Session!......... At 8am!......... On Saturdays!......... With Kettle Bells! Well done Ladies, no shortage of dedication there then! However, to further improve their fitness, they have now decided to take on a Virtual 5K for a Local Charity. And, they are hoping that everyone in the Club will join with them for the event, whether that is taking on the 5k distance itself, or just to support them with a donation/sponsorship to their chosen charity. For all the info on the 5K, see the 'Couch to...

 Turn on the 'Lights # 6: Santry & Starlights GFC: Starlights GFC , the local GAA club for Santry , Turnapin , Cloghran and surrounding areas. The growth in the wider Santry area over the last few years has been nothing short of colossal. As the only GAA club in Santry, it is important for Starlights to be at the forefront of providing social and sporting activities for the Area.  The area has been lacking in amenities for far too long. Despite the increasing population, there is still no National school. Although, we believe this will change in the not to distant future as the area expands. Apart from Santry Demesne, there are no public green belt areas where social or sporting activities can take place. Starlights currently rent their playing pitches on Collinstown lane form DAA. The Collinstown Lane pitches are a major asset for the club and it currently has our Main pitch and a Juvenile sized training pitch with flood lights. There is ample parking and on match days i...

 Turn on the 'Lights #5 Well, that wasn't the news we were hoping for from the GAA's Covid Advisory Group earlier this week. But it probably wasn't really that unexpected, was it? So, it's highly unlikely we will see any onfield action before Easter. The important thing however, is that everyone stays safe and looks after themselves. We will get out of this, but all in good time. In the meanwhile, stay in touch with one another, keep your spirits up, check in on neighbours, friends and family, especially the elderly and vulnerable in our community. Just calling in to check on someone may be the only interaction they get. But remember to keep yourself and them safe.  If your out on a walk or run, say "hello" to others who are out and about. It could be the "hello" or "Good Morning" that makes all the difference. We are in this together and, together we will get through it!  Skills Challenge: The Low Catch This weeks' skill is the Low...