Juvenile registration / open night
Westmeath football stars Ronan O’Toole and David Lynch will be special guests at our juvenile registration / open night which takes place this Friday, January 26 at 7pm in the GP Room of Scoil an Chlochair.
New and existing members are welcome. Parents are especially welcome as we need your help preparing for the upcoming season. There will be a short introduction, followed by an open mic for all questions and ideas. Interpreters will be available on the night for our non-English speaking members.
Membership
2024 membership is now due.
All players must have membership in order to train, play matches or use our facilities. Payment can be made through our system on ClubZap.
The rates are as follows: GAA adult player - €60; GAA / LGFA adult non-player - €20; GAA underage player (U18 and below) - €30; GAA family membership - €80; LGFA adult player - €80; LGFA U18 player - €65; LGFA U16 player - €65; LGFA U14 player - €65; LGFA U12 and below - €30; Gaelic for Mothers & Others - €30; LGFA family membership - €130.
Dinner Dance
The countdown is on to our dinner dance which takes place on Saturday, February 24 in the Tullamore Court Hotel and will be hosted by Rory O’Connor of Rory’s Stories fame.
Starting with a drinks’ reception at 5.30pm, there will be a three-course meal followed by the presentation of JFC medals and music by The Lols with a DJ afterwards. Tickets, costing €60, can be purchased from any committee member or online at https://clubzap.com/public/products/16126/purchases/new
All are welcome to join with us in celebrating a brilliant year.
Lotto
Last week’s lucky numbers were 10, 14, 22 and 26. There were no Match 3 winners. The Lucky Dip winner was Martin McCormack, Harbour Road. Thanks to everyone for their support. The jackpot is capped at €15,000. You can purchase your tickets in local shops or online.
Ladies football
Congratulations to Ayesha Roche and Jemma Seery on making the 2024 Westmeath intermediate ladies football panel.
Fundraiser for Declan Rogers
A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise money for life-changing treatment for our former player Declan (Deccie) Rogers.
Deccie, who won a JFC medal in 1992 and lined out at corner back in the IFC final against St Mary’s three years later, has been diagnosed with a neurological dysfunction called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Deccie’s family are looking for help to raise vital funds and awareness about this extremely rare and excruciating ‘suicide disease’.
CRPS is a condition that is associated with the imbalance and malfunction of the autonomic nervous system. Medically speaking, it is the most painful disease known to man – rating higher than both childbirth and amputation on the McGill Pain Index. Many people who have CRPS, including Deccie, describe it as feeling like they are literally being burned alive.
Just when Deccie thought there was no hope, his family discovered The Spero Clinic, a holistic medical treatment centre in Arkansas, USA led by well-known Quantum Neurology Nerve Rehabilitation specialist, Dr Katinka van der Merwe. Dr Katinka has treated patients from all around the world with her effective 12-week Neurologic Rehabilitation program.
A place has been secured for Deccie in the clinic for April 15 this year and his security deposit paid. The duration of his treatment is three months, and the cost of the treatment is estimated at $50,000. This is the only place in the world that treats the condition.
A target of €80,00 has been set as the cost does not include flights, accommodation or living expenses. Please give what you can to help Deccie receive this vital treatment. To donate, go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/declans-last-hope-to-get-his-life-back
