Tickets for the 2023 Club Draw are now available from any Executive member.
Each ticket costs €100 and provides entry into 4 Kildare GAA Club Draws and 4 Moorefield GAA Draws.
Tickets for the 2023 Club Draw are now available from any Executive member.
Each ticket costs €100 and provides entry into 4 Kildare GAA Club Draws and 4 Moorefield GAA Draws.
Congratulations to our Minor Hurling team and management who were crowned Division 3 League Champions in Allenwood on Wednesday 17th May.
On a perfect evening for hurling our boys enjoyed a comprehensive win over Broadford.
Check out all the celebrations here
Booking is now live for the 2023 Mini Moores Summer Camp!
The camp takes place from the 1st – 4th April with every child who participates receiving a special Mini Moores Summer Camp top.
Please note that only those who book in May & June can be guaranteed a top in the size ordered.
Don’t delay, book your place today
Save the Date!
The best week of the summer will return on the 1st August.
The camp costs €60 per child and €50 per subsequent child.
Every child will receive an exclusive Summer Camp jersey.
Applications will open shortly. Please note only applications received in May & June are guaranteed the size ordered.
Following the death of Ernie McMullan the Car Boot Sale due to take place on the 30th April has been cancelled.
A new date will be announced in due course
Huge influence of Antrim man, Ernie McMullen, RIP, in Moorefield Club
Ernie McMullen RIP
Only a very select number of people leave an indelible, long-lasting imprint
on their community: Ernie McMullen was one such person. Coming from
Belfast in 1976, the family lived for a short period in The Oaks before
moving to Páirc Mhuire on 7/7/1977.
As Ernie was working in Naas at that time, the local club had inside
knowledge of his hurling prowess – he had won county senior titles with St
John’s Club, Belfast – and he lined out for Naas before transferring to
Moorefield where his undoubted talents played a huge role in the
development of hurling and camogie in Droichead Nua.
He immersed himself in our club, first as a player and later as coach and
encourager of anyone who had an interest in the games.
As a player he was a delightful exponent of the skills of our ancient game.
He was a tenacious defender and could transfer to the forwards without a
problem. One of his best achievements was scoring five goals in a game
against local rivals. Never a man to miss an opportunity to play, Ernie
played his last match as goalkeeper against Castledermot at 52 years of age
when the selected keeper did not turn up.
If you look at some of the successful Moorefield camogie team photos,
(below) Ernie is in many of them. In most he is the last person on the right
in the back row. Along with Seamus Fingleton and Jimmy Donnelly, he is
credited with the following achievements of Moorefield camogie teams in
the early 1990s:
1991: Junior League
1992: U.13, U.21 and Junior League and Championship
1993: U.21 Championship and Junior Championship
1994: Intermediate Championship
He is also pictured with the 1998 U.21 team, and the senior B champions of
1999 wearing a white flat cap, this time on the right in the front row, and
again with the Senior B winning team in 2002.
At the 1996 AGM, Ernie, as Camogie Cathaoirleach “lauded the
involvement of many underage players and commented that the future
was bright”.
When he stepped down from that role in 1996, the following tribute was
paid to him, as recorded in the club history:
“He was an unsung hero for many years as a supporter of both
hurling and camogie working tirelessly to promote both codes at
every opportunity. He mentored at all age levels and his greatest
work was coaching camogie and hurling in the local primary
schools”.
In a tribute to Ernie, Moorefield Chairperson Mick Moloney said,
“Ernie’s legacy can be seen in the huge numbers playing both codes in
our Pollardstown grounds, and in the number of teams in the club,
and in the hurling and camogie successes over the past four decades.
How proud he was this year to see two adult teams taking part in
Kildare hurling competitions for the first time ever.
His family have been committed Moorefield people and they continue
his influence and interest in Moorefield club in both camogie and
hurling.
The twinning of Moorefield and clubs in Antrim, and the many trips to
the North, are legendary and have become part of the wonderful
memories of the players and officials who took part in such ventures.
They owe a great debt to the people, including the Murrays, who left
their homes during difficult times to settle in Newbridge and who
kept up contact with their clubs to the benefit of ours.
On behalf of Moorefield club, especially the huge number of players
who were coached, led and influenced by Ernie, I extend our
condolences to his family and friends. He was one of a kind and we
are blessed to have known him.”
Ernie McMullen has played out the last act in a very full and active 82 years
in the field of life with family and friends. No more will his knees give him
trouble, and we can be assured that he will reap the reward of his labours
in heavenly bliss with his beloved wife Mary.
May he rest in peace: Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh aige.
The Moorefield GAA Club Lotto Draw has been postponed to the 1st May.
The jackpot remains at €10,400.
There’s something for everyone this April in Moorefield GAA.
Our first Awards Night since the pandemic will take place on the 22nd April.
Tickets cost €15 and can be ordered from 086 8671625.
On the 28th April our monthly Moores Disco takes place.
Entry costs €8 and is payable at the door.
Our popular Car Boot Sale returns on the 30th April.
The car boot sale is the perfect excuse to carry out a clear out or pop along and bag yourself a bargain.
To book your spot contact Tony on 087 1038084 or Brenda 087 6846255
Seller fees are: Car €10, Car & trailer €15, Small Van €15, Large Van €20
Entry is free if you are shopping.