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Cuala Organisational
& Structural Achievements in 2007
Apart from achievements on the field of play, a great deal of work
is being done "behind the scenes" to ensure Cuala is organisationally
and financially equipped for the challenges that lie ahead. The
following list outlines the major achievements in 2007
Achievements in 2008
Achievements in 2009
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Jan
Club Strategy agreed, Coiste
restructured and heads of Departments assigned |
| Adult
training plan developed & rolled out |
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Feb
Plans for each Deptartment developed
and presented at Coiste for agreement
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| DLRCC/County
Board strategy across 7 GAA Clubs in County started |
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Mar
Planning permission for Thomastown approved
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| Hall
lighting, drapes, heating upgraded |
| Minor
Team Celebration in the New-look Hall |
| Ceili
Mor, St. Patrick’s Night in Hall - a resounding success |
| Thomastown
Sports Grant application for €250k with DLRCC approved |
| Electricity
supply underground to d/rooms Hyde Pk |
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Apr
Office re-fitted, new floor,
furniture
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| Presentation
Awards Night in Killiney Castle |
| Cuala
Web-site re-developed and launched |
| President’s
Night to inaugurate Jimmy Doyle |
| New
Games Promotion Officer introduced |
| Secured
Hall booking for "Blessing of the Boats",
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| Members'
Database completed |
| Aeration
& sanding work to pitch in Hyde Pk |
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| May
Oiche Ceoil in Cuala Bar |
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| Jun
Campaign to build relationships with National
Schools |
| Task
force review structures in Adult Games section |
| Golf
Classic |
| Secured
Hall booking for major Kick-boxing Tournament |
| Work on drainage of
pitch in Meadowvale |
Jul
Programme of club "Work Days" to carryout
repairs and re-decoration |
| Secured· DLRCC commitment to all-weather
'prunty' with lights in Cuala hinterland & shared, full-size
synthetic pitch in Stepaside; back-nets for one pitch in Shanganagh
Pk |
| Tender issued for Thomastown Dressing
rooms |
| Painting of external walls of Cuala
Hall, erection of new CUALA signage and
replacement of ex-lighting |
Aug
Club Trustees agreed |
| Player Pathway launched
by Coaching department |
Sep
New Bar Arrangements in place under the guidance of a Bar
committee
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| Another very succesful Corporate
Lunch |
Oct
Refurbishment of Bar |
| Mobilisation of over 70 members in response
to the sad death and funeral of Mick Holden (RIP)
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| Family Fun Day |
| Cuala GAA featured in TV3s "Grassroots
of the GAA" series - unprecedented publicity for the
club. |
| Begun meetings with Shankill Community
Association |
| Halloween Ceili - another
successful event organised by Coiste Culturtha |
Nov
Mass for Deceased Members- over 300 attended |
| Set Dancing Classes in
Cuala Hall - organised by Coiste Culturtha |
| Bluegrass Music in the
Cuala Bar - courtesy of Coiste Culturtha |
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