Dún Laoghaire Town Football Club: June 2007

Saturday, June 23, 2007

Important Decisions Taken at Board Meeting

The Board of Directors of the Club met on Saturday 23rd June 2007 in Park House, Library Road, Dún Laoghaire to discuss a very full agenda. Besides unanimously agreeing to the co-option of Alan Turner, Ann Traynor and Luke MacMahon, the Board formally adopted the Strategic Development Plan and agreed to entering two adult teams in the Leinster Senior League, one Under 16 team in the Dublin District Schoolboys' League and to establish a girls' Under 13 team. The Board devoted a considerable amount of time to a proposal by Darren "Japo" Kelly, Manager of the "A" Squad, for the introduction of certain disciplinary measures, including fines for transgression by players. The members of the Board had to consider this matter carefully given the various players' rights that are contained in the Club's Standing Orders. Player Director, Kevin Plunkett (pictured above on the left speaking with Club Development Officer, Ian Kane) stressed the need for discipline and adherence to the Code of Conduct, but also that the rights enjoyed by players under Standing Orders should be fully respected. The Board adopted a proposal allowing for the imposition of fines within the existing framework. The next Board meeting will be held on Tuesday 3rd July 2007 at Park House, Library Road, Dún Laoghaire.

New Chairman Elected at 2007 AGM

A new Club Chairman was elected at the Club's Annual General held on Wednesday 13th June 2007 in Weirs of Dún Laoghaire. Michael Merrigan (pictured left) was the Club's Public Relations Officer for a number of years before succeeding Abrahim Abdul Wahid as Chairman. Abrahim was elected as Vice-Chairman; Luke Martin, Hon. Secretary; Noel Vaughan, Hon. Treasurer; Cllr. Cormac Devlin, Public Relations Officer; Ian M. Kane, Club Development Officer and the Board nominated Kevin Plunkett and Gabriel Akujobi as Player Representatives on the Board. Mr. Alan Turner and Ms. Ann Traynor of Shanganagh will be co opted as Board members at the first meeting of the new Board which is due to take place on Saturday June 23rd 2007.

Directions to Shanganagh Cliffs

The Club's home pitch of Shanganagh Cliffs is not far from Shankill Village in south Co. Dublin. Access by DART is the easiest public transport option arriving at Shankill Station, turn right on exit and walk back along the road next to the DART line until you reach the bridge and turn right into the Shanganagh Cliffs Estate. The parkland is directly ahead with the pitch to the left. By road travelling along the M50 southbound exit at Cherrywood on to the N11 southbound to exit at Shankill Village. Just before going into the village, there is a small roundabout at St. Anne's RC Church - KEEP LEFT around the front of the church travelling in the direction of Dún Laoghaire passing a shopping centre (on your right) take the SECOND RIGHT into Rathsallagh Estate. Drive to the end of this wide road and TURN LEFT (DART on your right). Continue on to the bridge over the DART and TURN RIGHT into the Shanganagh Cliffs Estate. The parkland is directly ahead, turn left at the end at you'll see the pitch.

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

The Board at its meeting of March 3rd 2008 appointed Mrs. Anne Traynor to the position of Club Child Protection Liaison Officer in accordance with the Child Protection Policy adopted at the Board Meeting held on February 18th 2008. The Child Protection Policy is now a part of the Club's Code of Conduct (see bottom of this blog). Copies of the Child Protection Policy will be made available to all players and non-playing members of the Club in a booklet format, however, should you wish to receive a copy at this stage, please contact the Hon. Secretary.

LSL Registered Players 2009-2010 (updated 05. Oct. 2009)

Aaron Slator (A7947)
Abrahim Abdul-Wahid (TBA)
Brian Daly (A7957)
Ciarán Mulligan (A7941)
Daniel Cruise (A7943)
Darren Banahan (A7948)
David Bailey (A6904)
Derek McAsey (TBA)
Gary Leonard (A7954)
Gary Mullally (TBA)
Gavin Tresson (A6901)
Ian Byrne (TBA)
Ian M. Kane (A7958)
James Kane (A7953)
Jamie Hammond (A7949)
Jonathon Corcoran (A7952)
Josh Quinlivan (A6903)
Karl Waddington (A7951)
Kevin Plunkett (A7960)
Luke McMahon (TBA)
Martin Smyth (A7942)
Patrick Kershaw (A7959)
Robert Brien (A7944)
Ross Rogerson (TBA)
Stephen McAfee (A7955) (now with St. Joseph's Sallynoggin)
Stephen Metcalf (A6902)
Thomas Downey (A7956) (now with St. Joseph's Sallynoggin)

"OUR MISSION"

"Through the universal love of football, provide an opportunity for integration and social inclusion amongst the young people from many backgrounds, religions and nationalities living in the Central Dún Laoghaire area and through, education and example, promote respect and tolerance for difference, encourage cooperation and unity of purpose and through teamwork in sport develop lasting bonds of mutual support and friendship as each young person plays with commitment and pride for their own hometown"

CLUB CODE OF CONDUCT

CODE OF CONDUCT

(Adopted 2002, Amended 18th February 2008)

This Code of Conduct shall be observed by all players whether they are members of the team, squad or substitutes.

1. Players and non-playing members shall obey the rules of the Club and all lawful instructions given by Officials of the Club, leagues or tournaments, training or match facilities etc. and shall fully observe and abide by the Club’s Child Protection Policy in respect of players or non-playing members under eighteen years of age.

2. This Code of Conduct requires that players show due respect at all times for each other, the Officials of the Club and the good name and reputation of the Club.

3. Racism, racist behaviour or language by any player will be considered a serious breach of this Code of Conduct and will be dealt with accordingly.

4. Players shall not engage in anti-social behaviour or other such behaviour likely to bring the Club into disrepute. This shall apply on the field of play, en route to or from matches or training sessions, at matches or training sessions, or whilst attending or participating at Club functions or en route to or from such functions.

5. Each player has an individual responsibility to ensure that the Club’s equipment, including kit, balls, cones, nets etc., are used properly and protected from careless damage, loss or theft.

6. Each player and non-playing member has an individual responsibility to ensure that the use of Park House, Shanganagh Cliffs, transport, training facilities, venues, pitches or other facilities is not endangered by bad behaviour, damage or otherwise.

7. Players found in breach of this Code of Conduct may be fined, suspended from playing/training or expelled from the Club by the Disciplinary Committee and, where deemed necessary, banned from attendance at matches or facilities used by the Club.

8. Observance of the Aims & Objectives of the Club is a requirement of membership for all players, non-players, Officials and Board Members.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES OF THE CLUB

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES OF THE CLUB

(Extract from the Board’s Standing Orders adopted 2002)

SO. 5. ix A Select Committee established to deal with a disciplinary matter shall be cited as a “Disciplinary Committee” and shall have the following Standing Orders.

a. Details of all charges against a player or member and a copy of the Standing Orders of the Disciplinary Committee shall be delivered in writing to the person concerned not less than two days prior to the meeting of the Disciplinary Committee at which the charges are to be heard.

b. The proceedings shall commence with the recording of the names of all in attendance and a reading of the charges against the player or member and a citation by the Chairperson of the Bye Laws or articles of the “Code of Conduct” that it is alleged the person transgressed.

c. The person appearing before the Disciplinary Committee shall be entitled to deliver in their defence only such matters that address specifically the charges against him/her and therefore, no counter charges shall be admissible by the Chairperson.

d. A person appearing before the Disciplinary Committee shall be entitled to appoint an advocate to present his/her case and/or to offer advice.

e. The Disciplinary Committee and any person appearing before it may call on up to three persons to offer testimony on any matter or to assist the inquiry.

f. The Disciplinary Committee shall be expeditious in the deliverance of any decision, however, it may defer or adjourn proceedings to allow for further inquiries into the matters before it.

g. Player Directors and nominees of any external bodies shall be deemed ineligible for membership of any Disciplinary Committee.

h. Should matters for consideration by any Disciplinary Committee directly involve a member of the Board and/or Executive Committee, that person shall discharge themselves from membership of the Disciplinary Committee dealing with the matter.

i. A presumption of innocence is the right of all appearing before a Disciplinary Committee and therefore, it shall be the duty of the Chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee to ensure the fairness, thoroughness and propriety of all proceedings.

j. No new charges may be put to a person by the Disciplinary Committee, however, it may amend or strike out such charges as cited at the commencement of proceedings either on the delivery of its decision or in the course of the hearing.

k. Decisions on any matter before the Disciplinary Committee must be delivered in reference to specific breaches of Bye-Laws or articles of the “Code of Conduct” as alleged on the commencement of proceedings.

l. All matters before a Disciplinary Committee must be considered on their own merit without reference to any alleged possibility of future transgression by the person appearing before the Disciplinary Committee or by others present or not.

m. A person who fails to appear before a Disciplinary Committee without reasonable cause shall not by so doing impede the proceedings of the Disciplinary Committee which shall be empowered to deliver a decision in the absence of the player or member concerned. Decisions delivered in absentia may be appealed to the Disciplinary Committee within fourteen days of the delivery of that decision and the Chairperson shall then convene a further meeting to hear the case.

n. Decisions of a Disciplinary Committee may only be appealed to a full meeting of the Board of Directors in a case where the Disciplinary Committee decides on the expulsion of any player or member or where breaches in the Standing Orders of the Disciplinary Committee are alleged. The decision of the Board shall be final.

Saturday, June 23, 2007

Important Decisions Taken at Board Meeting

New Chairman Elected at 2007 AGM

The Club's Logo

HOW DO YOU RATE THIS WEB-BLOG FOR INFORMATION ON THE CLUB?

Directions to Shanganagh Cliffs

Paschal Kennedy Motors Sponsor Club

BOARD NOTICES

NEW DLTFC WEBSITE

FIXTURES

LEINSTER SENIOR LEAGUE RESULTS

Michael Merrigan, Club Chairperson

Vice-Chairperson

Club Secretary

Club Treasurer

Public Relations Officer / Director

Community Liaison Officer

Manager / Director

Assistant Manager / Director

Garda John Paul Durkan

Directors of the Club

Holyhead-Dún Laoghaire Link

Show Racism the RED CARD

"Right of Petition"

THE PC PARAMEDIC

NEED A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER?

Supporting "The Town"

Club Track Suits

Show Racism The Red Card

Transition Support Project

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

VIEWERS

LSL Registered Players 2009-2010 (updated 05. Oct. 2009)

"OUR MISSION"

DLTFC 3 : PEAMOUNT Utd 2

Wally Winn Cup (3rd Round) 29.03.08

Wally Winn Cup 3rd Round

A Right Royal Hammering

Ratoath Harps

"Man of the Match"

DLTFC v CLONEE UTD. (15.03.08)

DLTFC v CLONEE UTD (15.03.08)

Galway Trip (Ferry to Aran Islands)

Dún Aonghusa

DLTFC v Railway Union (09.02.08)

What offends must be removed!!

A Job well done!!

Republic of Ireland v Brazil

DLTFC v BLACKFORGE 2nd Feb. 2008

DLTFC v BLACKFORGE 2nd Feb. 2008

Group of Recipients

New Jersey

Co-Founders

Most Improved Player of the Year "A" Squad

Most Improved Player of the Year

Top Goal Scorer of the Year Award

Top Goal Scorer of the Year

Player of the Year 2006/7

Player of the Year Award 2006/7 "B" Squad

Player of the Year - Special 5th Anniversary Award

Player of the Year - 5th Anniversary Award

Special 5th Anniversary Award

Special 5th Anniversary Award

Special 5th Anniversary Award

Award Recipients

DLTFC v Pioneers' FC

Dún Laoghaire Town v Rathoath Harps FC 27.10.07

DLTFC v Terenure College 20.10.07

DLTFC v Tymon Rovers 29th September 2007

Transport v DLTFC "A"

DLTFC "B" v Palmerstown Utd - 15.09.07

Dún Laoghaire Town v DGT FC

"B" Squad v. Bath Markiewicz Celtic

Following in a Great & Proud Tradition

DLTFC v JOEYS

After the Inaugural Match

Ian Kane Works on Container

Ian Kane Working on Container

Shanganagh Cliffs Pitch

Shanganagh Cliffs Pitch