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A bit of statistics and acknowledgements

We had 9 monthly board meetings, 3 of them as zoom meetings, our various sub committees held regular
meetings up to March. We organized 3 referee’s courses, (first whistle course was cancelled due to covid) 1
administration workshop, 4 foundation coaching courses, 1 level 1 coaching course and various safe guarding
courses. Fortunately, we had all the coaching courses completed by March. Member numbers rose again to
over 4000. Our girls played 300 matches in 13 different championships and in the u12 league organized by the
clare camogie board. Planned were 600 games pre covid. Over 20 referees officiated at those games.

I think we have to summarise the year as a resounding success. Although some competitions, such as the
league and the U21 competitions had to be cancelled due to the pandemic, we managed to play our full
Senior, Intermediate and Junior Championships, and have reached semi-final or final stage in the U14, U16 and
Minor championships. We have also run go-games and blitzes for the 12-and-unders. This means that all girls
who wanted to and were able to play had game time during the year. A lot of this is thanks to the Trojan work
done by the Fixtures Committee, scheduling and rescheduling games to fit the very restricted playing time
allowed. I would also like to thank all the club officers, club & county team managers and mentors, covid
officers, volunteers and parents who made sure that the girls could continue to play in a safe environment, as
well as the players themselves for all that they have done.

Another success from 2020 has to be Fr. McNamara Park, which is in outstanding condition and hosted not
only our own County finals, but also a number of inter-county games. Huge thanks to the Field Committee, led
by Jimmy Kenny and Mike Duggan.

As always, we have to thank our sponsors, Career Wise Recruitment, as it would be impossible to support our
County teams without your help.

We would also like to thank Sean and Elaine Lally of the Woodstock Hotel where we always find an open door
when we need larger facilities than what Fr. McNamara club house can provide.
To sum up the report which comes mostly from the pen of Ann Sanz, I would like to acknowledge the work
done by our executive team. In a year of a lot of unforeseeable changes, everyone was kept on their toes. A
special mention is due to Ann Sanz, she was ratified as assistant Secretary with the view to take over the role
of Secretary in due time at the reconvened AGM prior to the January board meeting and she took the minutes
for the January meeting right from the spot. Ann was a huge addition to our executive team. She is a quick
learner and has got an insight of the camogie activities under difficult circumstances during this year. I am very
happy that she is willing to stand for election as secretary for 2021. Testament of the excellent work done by
county team managements and county officers are the various reports included in the AGM booklet.
To conclude my report, I would like to take a moment to remember all those who have passed away during 2020
and to send well wishes to those who are sick or have to endure hardship and job losses due to the covid 19
pandemic

Finally, I would like to wish each and every one of you a happy, peaceful Christmas, Good Health and an exciting
New Year. I look forward to 2021.

Marie-Louise Kaiser
Clare Camogie Secretary