Hello,
As we approach the half point of the year, I wanted to give all members an update on some of the initiatives currently on-going within the club. The past 6 months have seen several positive projects and programmes rolled out all thanks to the dedication and support of our membership. For that, I want to personally thank everybody involved.
I would also like to encourage any member who wants to get involved in any shape or form to contact myself directly. If you want to help us make a difference, why not consider signing up for our regular club draw, volunteer some time, or come along to one of our upcoming fundraising events.
Every bit of support helps us to grow stronger together.
A lot done, more to do!
Key milestones for the year to date:
- Works completed on upgrading the universal toilet in Pairc Ciceam.
- Works completed on upgrading the universal toilet in Pairc Ciceam.
- Works completed on the refurbishment of the Biocycle facility in Pairc Ciceam.
- Monies raised as part of the GAA National Club Draw which went directly to teams and the clubhouse improvement Fund
- Formation of an Independent Incident Committee to resolve all complaints.
- Formation of an Independent Incident Committee to resolve all complaints.
- The Tuesday Club led by Gerry McCaul continue to maintain the clubhouse and grounds.
- Numbers continue to grow in both academies with a huge spike in numbers attending the Ballymun Comprehensive.
- The monthly coffee mornings led by Phil O’Dea in the Carlton Airport hotel bring new and old members together.
- Several grant applications submitted with a view of continuing upgrade works in Pairc Ciceam.
- Vetting and Safeguarding completed.
- Roll out of a CCC2 strength and conditioning programme.
- Partnership secured with the Bons Secours and funding received.
- Ballygall Credit Union named as Academy Sponsor for 2025.
- Balon Sports named as Easter & Simmer camp sponsor.
- Celebration in the lawn tennis club marking the 70th anniversary since the Ballymun Gaels were founded.
- New Coffee shop opened on site at Paric Ciceam.
- New pedestrian gates installed courtesy of Jack & Orla Dunne.
- Work on the Sports Capital grant has been approved and we hope to start work on the new LED Floodlights and Generator in Q3 2025.
- A successful trip away to Portugal for our Under 15 Boys team and our Under 15 Girls team will be heading out there later this year.
Priority items for the remainder of 2025:
Priority items for the remainder of 2025:
- Develop a player pathway from Minor through to Adult level.
- Implementation of Sports Capital Grant works in Paric Ciceam.
- Ballymun Kickhams Gala Night in November.
- Ballymun Kickhams Golf Classic – August 29th.
- Audit of existing club policies and procedures.
Thanks again for all your support, particularly to our volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes. I'll be back later in the year with more updates on our progress.
