Headford & District
Headford & District No Name Club 2009/2010
Where we meet: Shrule Hall & the Boom Boom Room PCH
What we do: On the event side the Club can put their hands up to many. Providing in demand discos are not the only speciality the young peoples club has to offer. They hold pool competitions; live band nights including the Weightless Astronauts, the musically renowned Saw Doctors, as well as the comedian who helped put Ireland on the map Tommy Tiernan. The club provides entertainment for all and tries to capture everyone’s interest.
How to contact us: Noreen Walsh: 0871317686 / Bernie Divilly: 087 9918252
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Officers:
Chairperson: Rory Bane:
Secretary: Noreen Walsh: 0871317686
Treasurer: Bernie Divilly: 087 9918252
Committee
Michael Walsh
Marcella Creaven
Valerie King
Host/Hostesses 2009/2010
Alan Creaven Hannah Conneely Melissa Neugent
Ailish Cotter Hannah Langan Mike Walsh
Amanda Bailey Heather Curran Niamh McHugh
Amy Ryan Jack Coppinger Orla Cradock
Cassandra Brophy Jade Das Rachel Caldwell
Catherine Burke Jake Wheately/Curran Rebecca Melvin
Niamh McHugh Joseph Larkin Richard Redington
Chloe Biggins Katie Canavan Sarah Dempsey
Clare Pelzer Katlyn Hamilton Sean Scally
Dean McKirdy Kelly Ann Walsh Sinead Sammon
Edel Hughes Kelly Moran Sorcha Cradock
Elanor Donnellan Keifer Ramberg Stephen McHugh
Emma Langan Liam McHugh Tadgh Kennedy
Emma Sweeney Lisa Forde
Geroid McDonagh Margaret Newell
Gillian O’Brien Maria Wilson
Headford & District Hostess of the Year: Sorcha Craddock
Headford & District Host of the Year: Jake Wheately/Curran
Headford & District No Name! Club History
Headford & District officially opened its doors to the many young people in their community on 14th of February (St Valentines Day) 2003. Previous to their official launch the newest No Name to the West organised a pre opening disco get the young people to warm their feet to the idea of this new way of life. This “pre-bash before the big bash” was held on 5th of January 2003. This event was such a success that it firmly rooted the Club to new developments and beginnings as well as opened the eyes of the young people they hoped to attract.
For a club who was in their prime the Headford & District No Name had not seized in their growth and progressed rapidly thanks to the original petit adult committee Peader Brick, Bernie Divilly and Noreen Walsh.
At the outset, Headford & District No Name had over sixty young people between the ages of 15 and 18 at their enrolment night. These sixty young people also participated the following year which encouraged the Adult committee that the Club was defiantly in demand. Not surprisingly the Club which celebrated its sixth birthday recently has many of their original young members serving on their adult committee.
Caherlistrane Community Centre is the focal point for Headford & District No Name and attracts fellow No Name Clubs around the West. It is an ideal location which provides plenty of opportunities for the youths of today to mix and mingle in an alcohol and substance free environment.
The Club have participated in numerous events throughout their six year service to the communities they represent. Both on a local and national scale the Headford & District No Name have fundraised for organisations and causes such as; Share A Dream Foundation, St. Patrick’s Day Parades, MS, Action Autism Ireland, the Club purchased two defibrillators for Presentation College Headford Secondary School and Caherlistrane Gaelic Grounds. These events are to name only few.
Since its development in 2003 Headford/Caherlistrane No Name have achieved a numerous awards both for individual Host/Hostesses and as a group. In April 2004 the club achieved one of its greatest successes - the National Hostess of the Year award by hostess Maria Walsh. In 2007 Maria’s brother Michael Walsh reached the National Final with many other Host and Hostess including Fiona Lawless, Sean Connelly, Suzanne Creavan, Adrian Murphy, Ciara Gleeson, Grace Fox and Owen Pierce reaching regional finals. The Club, as a group, have won numerous awards for their participation in the once known National Variety Awards now National Super Talent Awards. Reaching the final year after year has become something passive to the groups that have come throw the Headford & District No Name.
It is not only the young host and hostess that have achieved titles within the club. Bernie Divilly has been a Development Officer for the Association covering the areas of Galway North and South, Mayo South and Clare. Bernie also provides the glitz and glam to the National Events since 2006. Maria Walsh was also Joint Public Relations Officer and was the first young person to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
It is not surprising with a strong Adult Committee which includes; Noreen Walsh, Bernie Divilly, Rory Bane, Paul Murphy, Michael Walsh, Marcella Creavan and Valeria King that the young people achieve and reach such standards.
The Headford & District No Name has opened its doors to a large number of young people representing Shrule, Headford, Caherlistrane, Annaghdown, Corrundula, Cong and Clonboo. It is believed close to 400 young people have acted as a Host or Hostess throughout the clubs six years and many more are expected to join in the coming years. If you ever find yourself in the Headford & District area please feel free to pop in and see us – our doors are always open to people who want to better the lives and opportunities of young people in Ireland.
Photo’s past and present…
Headford & District No Name! Club 2008/2009
Regional Youth Awards:
Our club attended the Regional Youth Awards and Regional Karaoke Finals at the Dalton Inn in Claremorris on Sunday 22nd of March. Grace & Eoghan did our club proud. A great day was had by all. Well done guys.
Karaoke Enteries:
Sorcha Cradock
Katelyn Divilly & Aimee Holden (Qualified to National Final)
Regional Final Super Talent:
Female Solo Singer: Aimee Holden
Solo Musician: Niall Staunton
Band/GroupMusicians: Group (Croi na Nog)
Modern Dance: Group ( Absolutely Flux)
Musical Cameo: Group (Sister Act 4)
Headford & District No Name! Club Hosts/Hostesses won 1st prize in the Regional Final for their Musical Cameo “SISTER ACT 4” and will be taking the road to the INEC in Killarney, Co Kerry on Sunday 19th April.
Our very talented Hosts/Hostesses showcased their show in Headford recently to raise much needed funds for the club. This was a huge success and a thoroughly enjoyed by all our budding stars.
National Youth Awards:
Our club attended the National Youth Awards on Saturday 4th April held in the TF Royal, Castlebar. They arrived full of energy and enthusiasm and they enjoyed themselves immensely. Our Hostesses had eyes only for Fergal Darcy and were delighted when he stopped and had a chat with them at their table and had their photo taken with some of them as you can see from the photos. They danced the night away and made many new friends from all over the country. They left early the next morning sad at leaving their newly made friend and tired from lack of sleep. Reviews back, “can’t wait for next years National Youth Awards”
National Karaoke Final:
Katelyn & Aimee represented our club on Saturday 4th April in the National Karaoke Final in the TF Royal, and they did our club very proud. All the gang were cheering them on and they sang their songs to perfection. They did not win, but they are winners in our eyes. Well done girls.
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