Moynalvey GFC’s annual dinner dance to honour the clubs magnificent achievements in 2008 was held on Saturday, February 28th 2009 at the Ardboyne Hotel, Navan.
The night saw medals presented to the Meath & Leinster Junior Championship winning team of 2008 by Meath County Board chairman Barney Allen. Medals were also presented to the Under 21 C Championship team of 2008, by the Meath supporters club player of the year for 2008 & the Meath captain for 2009 Stephen Bray. Men’s player of the year went to the clubs first Greenstar John Donoghue.
There were also presentations made on the night to Moynalvey GFC by both the Ladies GFC & Kiltale Hurling Club to commemerate what was an outstanding year for the Club. Special Presentations were made on the night to Vincent Walsh & Mick Pender in recognition of the end of their 15 year sponsorship of the club and also to outgoing secretary Colette Smith. Presentations were also made to Stephen & Orna of Shanks Mare for their wonderful support of the Club within the past year & to former under age player Robert Power to honour his Aintree Grand National win of 2007.
The following are a sample of photos from the night. There are numerous other photos available from the night which can be viewed @ www.kieranmaguire.com/portfolio51698.html
Also should anyone want to order a copy of the DVD shown on the night or the dinner dance programme commemerating 2008, then please contact Kathleen McDermott on 087 415 4356.
Meath & Leinster Junior A championship winning panel of 2008
Under 21 C championship winning panel of 2008
John Donoghue recieving the player of the year trophy from Stephen Bray
Brian Conneely (chairman), Padraig Donoghue (captain), Stephen Bray, John Donoghue (player of the year), P.J Cummins (manager)
Captain Padraig Donoghue accepting a presentation from Colette Smith on behalf of Moynalvey Ladies GFC
Vice-Captain Paul Wedon accepting a presentation from Kiltale Hurling Club chairman Dominic Reilly
Moynalvey GFC presidents Jim Weldon & Eddie Kelly make a special presentaion to Mick Pender on behalf of outgoing club sponsors Pender & Walsh builders in recognition of their fabulous sponsorship of the club over the last fifteen years
Moynalvey GFC president Fr. Peter Mulvany (RIP) making a special presentation to outgoing secretary Colette Smith
Captain Padraig Donoghue making a special presentation to Orna & Stephen of Shanks Mare in recognition of their fantastic support of the club over the past year
Peter Collins making a presentation to former under age player Robert Power to honour his Aintree Grand National win of 2007 upon Silver Birch
“Mr. & Mrs. Chairman” – Brian & Michelle Conneely
Willie & Catherine Byrne
Sinead & Cathal Sheridan
“Damo in his romantic pose” – Damien & Sinead Dixon
Susan knows shes in “safe hands” with Ollie
Anto & Aoife
Regina & Paul
Declan & Kathleen Little
Maureen, Pam & Pat Gilsenan
John & Brenda Ruddy
Mick, Peter, Peter, Gary
The 3 P’s – Peter Collins, Paul Greene, Peter Brien
Serena, Cathal & P.J
Eddie & Winnie Thornton with P.J Cummins
“The Derrypatrick boys” – Robbie Power & Brian Gilsenan
The four Donoghue lads – David, John, Stephen, Padraig
“Oops” – Sean realises he has the wrong twin, Sean McDermott & Alice Ryan
“Sean finds the correct twin” Sean & kathleen McDermott
Kathleen showing off her specially painted “Moynalvey nails”
Kathleen & Peter Brien
“Zane always was nimble on the feet” – Tina & Zane Donoghue
Peter Cribben, kathleen Little & Jim Corcoran
Rebecca & Johnny
