This article is from page 60 of the 2011-12-20 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 60 JPG
IN ACCORDANCE of the views of the delegates on the night, Secretary Michael Fitzpatrick, in his annual report, also expressed the need to alter the structure of the adult championships.
As part of his review of the year, Fitzpatrick looked into various aspects of the adult competitions.
“I feel we will have to look at our senior championship again as Coolmeen ran into problems with fulfilling their matches. Also I think the league should be over before starting the championship.
“We need to look at our structures in 2012 and another aspect is the inclusion of second teams from clubs in the adult lower grades as it happened again this year that clubs pulled their second team out, prior or during the competition, also not willing to name their first 15 players.”
In a comprehensive report, Fitzpatrick thanked all clubs and county teams for their efforts in 2011, particularly the senior side who captured the National League Division 3 title, and wished them the best for 2012.
“We may not have won many laurels in 2011 but congratulations to David O’Brien and his team on winning the Division 3 League and also to the five players who were picked on the Division 3 Team of the League (Lorraine Kelly, Louise Henchy, Niamh Keane, Niamh O’Dea and Eimear Considine). Also to David O’Brien on being Manager of the Month for May.”
“To the 22 clubs, I wish you all the best for 2012 and to the incoming board, the best of luck for the new season.”