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CHAIRMANS MESSSAGE 2008

Is bliaín amhain eile ann-tabhántacht seo, agus tá suíl agam, go bfheídír linn dul chun cínn lé cheíle.

It is a great honour to be re-elected Chairman of Round Towers GFC in 2008.

Firstly, I would like to pay my respects to all my predecessors and all those that played, and ran the affairs of the Club since its formation in 1932. I am hoping that along with my committee we can proudly carry the Club forward and build on the firm foundations already laid.

Last year saw our 75th anniversary as a club, whilst on the social side we marked this amazing achievement with a grand Dinner Dance, attended by an t-Uachtaran; Nicky Brennan. We also had a reunion dinner dance in Dublin and had an auspicious tournament in Ruislip featuring Skerries from Dublin, London's St. Brendans and Sarsfields from Kildare.

Our 75 Committee done the club proud and I would like to thank them for their efforts.

On the football side, we were looked after once again by the irrepressible Chris Lloyd, and though try as we may, we missed out on a final place in the Senior Championship, going down to a Kingdom Gaels team in the semi final. We had an unbeaten run in division 1, but missed out again by 2 points on the final.

Perhaps though, the most noteworthy statistic to take from last year was the our successful run in the McArdle Cup. As a Club with a long established under age system, it is imperative that we never overlook the efforts put in by the Minor Committee. In a year where London football lost another 2 teams, and many clubs struggled with 1 team, Round Towers were able to field 3 adult sides, all of this is due to the unstinting dedication of the minor club patrons. Credit to Michael Maher Sr, his committee and Managers in the minor team, and all those involved in the Minor club since it's formation.

The McArdle cup competition allowed London born players who had not played senior championship to play in this junior competition. After negotiating the group stages we beat Tir Chonnail Gaels in the semi final, and after drawing in the final, we lost out to Dulwich Harps in the replay.
Our reserve team were beated in the Championship semi final, and after finishing top of the reserve league we were unfortunately beaten in the reserve league final.

All in all though it was an admirable year on the footballing front, between our Senior, Reserve and McArdle teams, over 50 London born players togged out in Towers colours during the year, a remarkable feat for any club.

Our ladies led by Kelly Ann, were unlucky not to build upon their 2006 championship, and suffered a defeat against Holloway in the final. We hope next year the girls give it their all and are back competing for silverware in 08.

2008 will see us chasing the same goals as last year, nothing less than a Senior Championship will sate the hunger of this Round Towers team, we also want to repeat last years fete of going unbeaten in the league, but this year, to go one better and win it outright. And for our Reserve and McArdle cup teams to distinguish themselves once more.

Is mise le meas

Cahal O' hAgain ( Chairman )


	CHAIRMANS MESSSAGE 2008 Is bliaín amhain eile ann-tabhántacht seo, agus tá suíl agam, go bfheídír linn dul chun cínn lé cheíle. It is a great honour to be re-elected Chairman of Round Towers GFC in 2008. Firstly, I would like to pay my respects to all my predecessors and all those that played, and ran the affairs of the Club since its formation in 1932. I am hoping that along with my committee we can proudly carry the Club forward and build on the firm foundations already laid. Last year saw our 75th anniversary as a club, whilst on the social side we marked this amazing achievement with a grand Dinner Dance, attended by an t-Uachtaran; Nicky Brennan. We also had a reunion dinner dance in Dublin and had an auspicious tournament in Ruislip featuring Skerries from Dublin, London's St. Brendans and Sarsfields from Kildare. Our 75 Committee done the club proud and I would like to thank them for their efforts. On the football side, we were looked after once again by the irrepressible Chris Lloyd, and though try as we may, we missed out on a final place in the Senior Championship, going down to a Kingdom Gaels team in the semi final. We had an unbeaten run in division 1, but missed out again by 2 points on the final. Perhaps though, the most noteworthy statistic to take from last year was the our successful run in the McArdle Cup. As a Club with a long established under age system, it is imperative that we never overlook the efforts put in by the Minor Committee. In a year where London football lost another 2 teams, and many clubs struggled with 1 team, Round Towers were able to field 3 adult sides, all of this is due to the unstinting dedication of the minor club patrons. Credit to Michael Maher Sr, his committee and Managers in the minor team, and all those involved in the Minor club since it's formation. The McArdle cup competition allowed London born players who had not played senior championship to play in this junior competition. After negotiating the group stages we beat Tir Chonnail Gaels in the semi final, and after drawing in the final, we lost out to Dulwich Harps in the replay. Our reserve team were beated in the Championship semi final, and after finishing top of the reserve league we were unfortunately beaten in the reserve league final. All in all though it was an admirable year on the footballing front, between our Senior, Reserve and McArdle teams, over 50 London born players togged out in Towers colours during the year, a remarkable feat for any club. Our ladies led by Kelly Ann, were unlucky not to build upon their 2006 championship, and suffered a defeat against Holloway in the final. We hope next year the girls give it their all and are back competing for silverware in 08. 2008 will see us chasing the same goals as last year, nothing less than a Senior Championship will sate the hunger of this Round Towers team, we also want to repeat last years fete of going unbeaten in the league, but this year, to go one better and win it outright. And for our Reserve and McArdle cup teams to distinguish themselves once more. Is mise le meas Cahal O' hAgain ( Chairman )