Moneyglass GAC

Cahal and Gerard Boyd present a new team shirt to Justin Mc Erlain team coach for the under 6/8 team . The children and coaches are delighted with this investment in them and the club.

the shirt was shown to the children at an end of season disco in Moneyglass community center and will be worn at all future Go Games .

For the first time in over 30yrs Moneyglass have fielded a hurling team which took part in a county Hurling underage blitz at Casement .

Thanks to all the players who turned up at short notice after being invited by the Antrim youth development office .

Moneyglass won two out its four matches which was a good achievement for the team and a reward to Colm Scullin and his coaching team . This now leads the way for next year and Moneyglass taking part in further  competitions . Since Hurling and Camogie is now available at St Ergnat’s GAC all players will have the opportunity to train and develope their skills at Moneyglass at the age groups U6/8/10 .

If you are interested please forward your name to Paul O’Neill
FORMER Armagh footballers John and Tony McEntee have set up a company that provides a test which identifies whether a sportsperson is at risk of Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD). Since Healthy Heart Healthy Lives went into business earlier this year, the Crossmaglen twins have conducted more than 1,000 screenings.

 “Our service is aimed towards all sports people – GAA, rugby, soccer, tennis, cricket – it doesn’t matter,” said Tony McEntee. “It’s generally for the age groups between 14 and 35-years-old. The primary purpose is to identify patients who are at risk of sudden death.”

The threat of Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) was underlined again this month when 17-year-old Chris McNeill collapsed while playing in the Milk Cup. A doctor, whose son was playing for the opposing team, saved McNeill’s life using a defibrillator. Apart from asthma, McNeill had no previous medical conditions and was an active sportsperson.For the cost of £35, the examination provided by the McEntees can spot irregularities in the heart which can otherwise go undetected.

“Everybody gets an ECG (electrocardiogram) which is a tracing of the heartbeat. That can identify a large number of issues that can lead to Sudden Cardiac Death. “If the ECG test indicates that a person’s heart-rate is normal then the screening ends there. However, if any abnormalities are detected the initial cost also covers an echocardiogram, if that is the suitable test. A consultant cardiologist reads all the tests,” said Tony. McEntee, who helped guide Crossmaglen to an All-Ireland club title in his first year in management, insisted that the cost of £35 represents good value for money. “It used to be quite expensive and I could understand if people were reluctant, or couldn’t afford to pay for a screening. “But the way it is going now, it is now affordable. The cost is reasonable so it’s something that is advisable to get done,” he said.
contact Paul O Neill  +447732742779