Burke retains senior title as Conor Raleigh wins U16 event
Westmeath GAA Coaching and Games - Poc Fada
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Conor Bracken, St Oliver Plunkett’s, taking part in the Poc Fada on the Hill of Uisneach on Saturday morning.Image 2 of 6
Kaitlyn Burke, Dawn Reilly and and Amy Burke from Coole were spotters on Saturday.Image 3 of 6
The under 16 Poc Fada participants: Jack Heffernan (Raharney), Conor Raleigh (Brownstown), Conor Cassidy (Delvin), Aaron Connaire (Clonkill), Jonah Hassett (St Oliver Plunkett’s) and Thomas Herron (Southern Gaels).Image 4 of 6
Alan Clarke making the presentation to Conor Raleigh, U16 winner.Image 5 of 6
Cillian Clarke from Castletown Geoghegan.Image 6 of 6
Camogie participants: Catriona Egan (St Munna’s), Niamh Corcoran (Castletown Geoghegan), Anna Weir (Raharney), Patricia Coote (Southern Gaels), Chloe Butler (Drumraney), Elaine Gibson (Cullion), Chloe Henry (Brownstown), Aine Forde (Delvin) and Niamh McCarthy (Castlepollard).The Hill of Uisneach hosted the county Poc Fada last Saturday. Ringtown's Pat Burke retained his Senior title but only after a playoff with Castletown-Geoghegan's Peter Clarke. Both players completed the course in 7 pucks but Pat prevailed over a play off to seal his 13th success.
In the U16, Conor Raleigh of Brownstown impressively completed the course in 7 pucks, coming in ahead of Jonah Hassett (St. Oliver Plunketts) who came second on 8 pucks. Patricia Coote (Southern Gaels) was the camogie senior winner. We would like to thank the Clarke family and all the team in Uisneach for hosting and accommodating the Poc Fada.
Thanks to all the participants, spotters and helpers; best wishes to Pat and Conor in the Leinster Competition on June 28 on Mount Leinster.
Primary Teacher Course
In conjunction with Athlone Education Centre, Westmeath GAA will host a Summer course for Primary School teachers on Leading Gaelic Games in Primary Schools. The face-to-face element of the course will be held in Moate CS on Tuesday July 1 and Wednesday July 2 with a further 3 days to be completed online. Registration through the following link: https://www.athloneeducationcentre.com/
Coaching Officer Seminar
Westmeath GAA will hold a seminar for coaching officers on Tuesday 17th June in St. Joseph's SS Rochfortbridge, starting at 7:30. Michael Fennelly, current Performance Lead with Kilkenny GAA, will be the headline speaker at the event which will inform clubs on how to improve coaching and playing standards. While aimed primarily at coaching officers, the event will be open to other club officers also. Coaching officers have received an expression of interest form that interested attendees are asked to fill out in advance.