Saint Brendan's Founding - on March 21, 2001)
Saint Brendan's Gaelic Football Club was so named
after the Patron Saint of County Kerry, Ireland.
Stephen O'Shea formerly from County Kerry, had a
dream that is now being realized. Thanks to him and
eight others who joined this venture the ball started
rolling. It must be emphasized here, the contribution
of ladies who became involved who were the catalyst
to really make things happen. They did so with
energy, their enthusiasm their ideas, their
commitment to a game that they intuitively knew,
would serve the youth of their Orange County
communities. Stephen's dream began taking shape
but without a field how was reality to be realized.
Coming to the rescue, were visionary Town Board
members from the neighboring town of Blooming
Grove. Yes, a town bordering Monroe, which Stephen
and wife Cathie, and their friends regard as their
"HEROES." Truly amazing folks. .
after the Patron Saint of County Kerry, Ireland.
Stephen O'Shea formerly from County Kerry, had a
dream that is now being realized. Thanks to him and
eight others who joined this venture the ball started
rolling. It must be emphasized here, the contribution
of ladies who became involved who were the catalyst
to really make things happen. They did so with
energy, their enthusiasm their ideas, their
commitment to a game that they intuitively knew,
would serve the youth of their Orange County
communities. Stephen's dream began taking shape
but without a field how was reality to be realized.
Coming to the rescue, were visionary Town Board
members from the neighboring town of Blooming
Grove. Yes, a town bordering Monroe, which Stephen
and wife Cathie, and their friends regard as their
"HEROES." Truly amazing folks. .
Securing the Pitch
Continuing on, Stephen, now a resident of Monroe,
can be credited with a first. The history of Monroe
will likewise be enhanced and can lay claim with
pride to his contribution. It should be noted that
Stephen's long interest in, and love of Gaelic
activities in the county of his birth and carried over
to the New York region. This was the catalyst that
led him with encouragement of his lovely wife
Cathie to start a Gaelic Football club for the
children of his community. Gaelic football is a
wonderful game, it is played among the youth of
Erin and is becoming increasingly popular by
youth in other lands.
Stephen's began his project by attempting to
secure a pitch to play on. This coupled with the
number of young players yet to be realized was not
conducive to exciting backers. Stephen and wife
Cathie had to be creative if they were to obtain the
requisite backing in support of Stephen's dream.
Needless to say, as is usual, nothing came easy,
they were not having much success until Cathie
suggested that they describe the game as Gaelic
(as it, really is) and not as Irish football. This
coupled with the large numbers of eager youth
who signed on, they went forth and viola! met with
the success they sought. Even with the field and
necessary backing in hand, much still needs to be
done. Hopes are high that kids through age 12
(initially) will be enjoying a level of Gaelic Football
competitiveness beginning in March 2002. Saint
Brendan's teams have begun training, individuals
are honing their skills for next year engagements,
already.
can be credited with a first. The history of Monroe
will likewise be enhanced and can lay claim with
pride to his contribution. It should be noted that
Stephen's long interest in, and love of Gaelic
activities in the county of his birth and carried over
to the New York region. This was the catalyst that
led him with encouragement of his lovely wife
Cathie to start a Gaelic Football club for the
children of his community. Gaelic football is a
wonderful game, it is played among the youth of
Erin and is becoming increasingly popular by
youth in other lands.
Stephen's began his project by attempting to
secure a pitch to play on. This coupled with the
number of young players yet to be realized was not
conducive to exciting backers. Stephen and wife
Cathie had to be creative if they were to obtain the
requisite backing in support of Stephen's dream.
Needless to say, as is usual, nothing came easy,
they were not having much success until Cathie
suggested that they describe the game as Gaelic
(as it, really is) and not as Irish football. This
coupled with the large numbers of eager youth
who signed on, they went forth and viola! met with
the success they sought. Even with the field and
necessary backing in hand, much still needs to be
done. Hopes are high that kids through age 12
(initially) will be enjoying a level of Gaelic Football
competitiveness beginning in March 2002. Saint
Brendan's teams have begun training, individuals
are honing their skills for next year engagements,
already.
St Brendan's Gaelic Football Club
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