Club notes
August 16, 2010
Updates from the Castleknock, Erin go Bragh, Raheny, St Brigids, Clontarf, St. Margarets, Ballyboden Wanderers, Fingallians, Lucan Sarsfields, Clann Mhuíre, O'Dwyers and Scoil Ui Chonaill clubs.
Castleknock
Hard Luck to Ciaran Kilkenny and the Dublin Minor Hurling team who lost out to
Clare by a single point on Sunday in the All Ireland Hurling Semi Final.
Kelloggs will announce the Leinster winners of the Field of Dreams competition so
keep your fingers crossed. Win, lose or draw the club is extremely proud of all the effort which went into our application.
Our Summer camp is on this week between August 16th to August 20th and best wishes to all taking part in a week of fun and learning.
Our adult hurling teams are in Championship action this week and all support is appreciated.
Under 11 hurlers are in the Camaint semi finals in Parnell Park - best of luck lads.
Our Minors had a great weekend in Wexford and our U12's travel to Mayobridge for a football blitz.
All our teams will be starting back training shortly, new players of all ages
are very welcome to Give Castleknock GAA a Go. For appropriate contact details
just contact our Club Coach Brendan on 0851329397 or check www.castleknock.net.
Lotto stands at 3,000 euro with this weeks draw in Myos on Thursday where tickets for Dubs v Cork will be distributed.
The club sends its deepest sympathy to the Swan family on the passing of Ann Quigley RIP.
Erin go Bragh
The Annual Golf Classic 2010 will be held on Friday 27th August in Elm Green Golf course. A team of 4 is €240. Sponsor a tee-box (€150). Golf format is scramble. Please contact Cecil Stephens at 086-2597789, George Burke 087-9709795 or email
[email protected]. The Under 11's are now back training each Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm in Hazelbury Park. Erin go Bragh Under 13s are looking for anyone interested in playing hurling or football. Those interested should contact Myles (086 378 8944) or Karl (087 928 3532). Erin Go Bragh's Club Lotto Draw has reached the €7800 mark. To be in with a chance to win the Jackpot please return your completed Lotto tickets to the box in the Paddocks before 9pm this Friday. It is so easy to forget to return your Lotto tickets, so why not sign up to the ANNUAL DRAW MEMBERSHIP. You will be included in the Lotto draws automatically and therefore will always be in with the chance of winning. Contact John Kinsella @ 086-8184054 for more info. For more information on the club please contact Keith on 086 889 1551 or visit www.eringobraghgaa.ie.
Raheny
Hats off to Siobhan Woods and Roisin Meehan on reaching the All Ireland U16 Final.U16Fblrs had a great win v Thomas Davis..Many thanks to all who participated in our Summer Camps agus go h-airthite na paisti agus na treanali.Hard luck to Dub Minor hrls v Clare.Best of luck to captain David Henry and the Dubs v Cork on Sunday.Congratulations to Dublin Senior Ladies on a fabuluous win over Clare with Sinead Aherne outstanding.Torthai an Chrannchur 09-08.Uimhreacha 1-2-6-8..Ni raibh aon buaiteoir.Pota Or16-08 E7100 Go n-eiri an t-adh libh go leir agus bigi ag caint as Gaeilge
St Brigids
Well done to Eoin Kennedy who advanced to the All-Ireland 60*30 Semi-Finals were he will face Gavin Buggy in 2 wks. Best of luck to Eoin & Egin Jenson this Sat in their Doubles Q-Final. Junior Camogie face Oliver Plunketts in Champo Semi-Final this evening at 7pm in Russell Pk. Best of luck to Deidre Murphy, Sophie Freeman, Sarah Hawkshaw, Ken & Judy Murphy and Dublin U16 Ladies Footballers in their All-Ireland Final this Sat vs. Kerry. Best of luck to Aodhan McEnerney & Daire Plunkett this Sat vs. Galway in the All-Ireland U21 Hurling Champo Semi-Final in Tullamore at 6pm. Best of luck to Barry Cahill, Paddy Andrews & Kevin Bonner this Sun in Croke Pk vs. Cork. Congrats to Colleen Barrett, Shorca Furlong, Elaine Kelly, Noelle Healy & Ailish McKenna on their Q-Final triumph over Clare. Well done to Elaine Kelly who was awarded player of the game. Junior B Footballers had good league wins over Thomas Davis & Kilmacud. Junior C Footballers had a good win over Castleknock. Senior Footballers made it 14 from 14 defeating Kilmacud & Ballinteer. Club Lotto is currently on its summer break until Sept 2nd. Summer Camp dates sponsored by Blanchardstown Credit Union are as follows, 16th August- 20th Aug, 23rd August- 27th. Contact John 087 9047-300 for further information.
Clontarf
The Senior footballers enjoyed mixed fortunes this week. On Wednesday, they had a convincing home win over Garristown, but were narrowly defeated in last Saturday's away match against Naomh Barrog. Congratulations to the Junior C team on their weekend win. A blitz of goals ensured victory for the Ladies in their round 7 cup match against Naomh Mearnog - their fourth win in the competition. The victory was based on a solid defence, with good performances from Orla Deegan and Erica Grant at midfield.
Well done to the Dublin Senior team for reaching the TG4 All Ireland Senior Championship Semi Final and we wish Noelle Comyn a speedy recovery from her injury yesterday.
Best wishes to the Dublin Ladies U16s who play Kerry in the All Ireland Championship next Saturday in Páirc Chiaráin, Athlone. Throw-in at 3.45pm, all support welcome. Good luck too to the Dublin Senior "B" team which takes on Kerry in the next round of the Aisling McGing Cup on Sunday. Throw-in at 2pm in ballyboden St Enda's.
And best wishes to the lads as the Dublin footballers and the U21 Hurlers play in their respective All Ireland semi finals. Tickets for Dublin's clash against Cork are available from the Culdoras bar this Friday from 9-10pm. Dads' Gaelic training and fun matches continues this Wednesday at 8.30pm on the clubhouse astro. Juvenile puckarounds (U9-U11) continues each Monday and U12-U14 every Tuesday on Pitch 21. All young hurlers are more than welcome. www.clontarfgaa.com
St. Margarets
There is a full committee meeting this Thursday at 9pm. Pride of the parish are the junior B footballers who captured the league title yesterday after a 10 point victory over St Pats Donabate. After losing only 1 of their league matches all season, this is just reward for their hard work, dedication and exceptional performances all season long. We would like to wish Lorna Colgan and the Dublin u-16's all the very best in the in the All Ireland final in pairc Chiaran, Athlone this Saturday at 3.45pm. We would like to extend our sympathies to the Donoghue family upon the recent passing of Josie, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Our summer and skill camps are currently taking place this week, for more information see Barry Horgan 0871212449. Tickets for the all Ireland semi final will be given out after training on Thursday, cash only. U-14's and u-15's had good wins at the weekend in the Garristown tournament and vs. Na Fianna in a challenge match, respectively. Intermediate ladies team are at home to St. Sylvesters in the cup tomorrow, Wednesday at 7.30pm. Intermediate mens team had a mixed week in the league last week, after losing to Sylvesters on Wednesday night they gained a 1 point victory over St. Monicas at home on Saturday. No winner of this weeks lotto draw, see notice boards for full details but next weeks jackpot is €8,450.00. If you are on facebook, check out the clubs page.
Ballyboden Wanderers
The club would like to compile a central archive of all Wanderers related photographs, news paper articles and any other historical note of interest to the club. This will then be released as a publication later in the year. All members, friends and anyone involved in the club at any stage is asked to contribute what they can. All items will be properly cared for and itemised, with a guarantee of their return to you within a short space of time. Please do what you can to contribute to this important activity by contacting Stephen on 0879789843 or by emailing
[email protected]. No winner of the Lotto Jackpot.Numbers drawn were 8-19-28. €25 goes to Imelda Cormack, Terry Murphy, Terry Heavey, P Farrell. Next weeks jackpot is €1200. Ladies training continues Mondays and Wednesdays at Frank Kelly Park. Any new Mens players interested should contact
[email protected] or Conor on 0868192566 . New players always welcome from Juvenile to Adult Ladies and Mens teams. Contact
[email protected]. Please visit
http://www.supportyourgaaclub.ie/ to see how you can give the club 5% of your monthly mobile bill at no cost to you. All support appreciated. Check out Wanderers on Facebook at www.facebook.com. Best wishes to Pat Gilroy and the Dublin Senior footballers ahead of the All Ireland Semi Final v Cork. If you would like a notice mentioned in the club notes please contact Stephen on 0879789843 or
[email protected] no later than 10am Monday morning each week.
Stephen Harrington
PRO
Ballyboden Wanderers GAA Club
e-mail:
[email protected]Fingallians
Congratulations to Niamh Hurley & Amy McGuinness on qualifying for the ladies All Ireland Semi Final on Saturday.
Tickets for next weekend All Ireland Semi Final: Dublin v Cork will be available from the club on Friday evening @ 8pm.
Congratulations to Sarah Murray & Sarah McCarthy have finished the season winning the All Ireland 200M & Multi events respectively.
The final of the hurling 7 a-sides were due to take place on Friday 10th September 2010, however due to the Senior Ladies playing in the Championship final the final for the hurling 7 a-sides will now take place on THURSDAY 9th September.
The Ladies footballers are running a Table Quiz & Leg Wax to fund raise for their Senior Championship Final next Friday 20th August with Quizmaster DJ Shay in the hot seat. All the action starts @ 9pm.
Next Sunday there will be Dancing with Blacklace in the Club. Admission will be € 8 from 8.30pm.
Last weeks Lotto Numbers are 9,7,19,22 & 31.
Fingallians extends deepest sympathy to the Kennedy Family. The thoughts and prayers of all our members are with you. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam dilís.
LUCAN SARSFIELDS
Great league win for SF last Wednesday. Hard luck to Lucan Sarsfields Minor Hurlers Seanie McClelland, Emmet O Conghaile,Chris Crummey and Matthew McCaffrey who played for Dublin in MH semi final defeat to Clare. Good luck to U14 girls who play in All Ireland community games finals at weekend. Play Lotto online by clicking link on website. Lucan Sarsfields Golf Society Captains Day (Michael O Grady) is Saturday 28th August in Castleknock GC 1pm to 3pm. Contact any committee member to get on timesheet. New members always welcome. Premium Ticket Draw entries are still available from Paul McGann. Draws are happening every weekend through September. Only Camogie nursery is continuing through summer. Function room is always available for hire for 21st , 40th parties, and family occasions etc. Contact bar in evenings for bookings. Lucan Club Shop is closed for month of August and will reopen on Thursday 02/09/10 at 7:30pm. Lotto Numbers 04-15-18-21 No Winner. Next weeks Jackpot €20,000 and new draw €1000. Gerry McAndrew's team will be in charge for this weekend's Lotto draw. Don't forget you can always enter our Lotto online by clicking on www.lucansarsfields.ie. Thanks to Newcastle golf centre who are this week's sponsor
Lucan Sarsfields
085-1743646
Clann Mhuíre
Best of luck to Oonagh and Grainne who face Kerry with the Dublin U16s in the All-Ireland Final on Saturday 21st of August in Páirc Chiaráin Athlone at 3.45pm. Intermediates were defeated by Naomh Barrog but had an excellent draw away to Whitehall Colmcilles in AFL 3.
Envelopes for the club lotto are only €2 and are available from Reilly's Daybreak along with other local businesses and the usual sellers. The sports hall is available for bookings. Contact the number
below for details. If you have any news you would like included in the club notes please text 086-3040583.
O'Dwyers
Nursery Skills Camps every Saturday morning in O'Dwyers from 11am -
12:30pm. For children aged 5-8 years old. 2EUR per child. Well done to all the children who participated in this years Summer Camps.
Juvenile Matches on Summer break.
Well done to the Camogie team who made it to the quarter-final of their championship after beating Erins Isle Wednesday. Unfortunately they lost to St. Maurs on Saturday.
Have your party in O'Dwyers - contact Barry Ryan on 085-1962745 to book your party!
O'Dwyers GAA Club are sellers of the Local Loyalty Card - dicounts off nearly 100 different businesses and services around Balbriggan and Fingal area. Percentage of sales go to O'Dwyers so please support this local organisation. Cards available for sale in Club Shop for 10EUR. Check out www.localloyalty.ie for more info.
Please note O'Dwyers GAA Club does not permit Juvenile Members of the Club to sell Lotto Envelopes. Please only buy your envelopes from Adult sellers.
Outdoor Bingo will be held Sunday 12th September now instead of 22nd
of August due to Dublin reaching All-Ireland Semi-Final. 4000 euros in prizes on the day. Bingo starts at 3:30pm.
Tickets for the Dublin/Cork match can be collected in the Club Thursday night from 8pm-9pm. No late collections available.
O'Dwyers GAA Club would like to extend their sympathies to the Price Family following the death of Liam. Liam was a great O'Dwyers man, and between 1990-1992 was one of the main men overseeing the Bond Scheme at the time. May he rest in peace.
Scoil Ui Chonaill
The gala lunch which was so successful last year will be held again on Friday the 3rd September in Croke
Park. Prices are table of 10 for €1000 or individual seats€ 100. To book tickets contact TJ Farrelly 086-8326644, 086-8326644.
Good Win for the Adult A team on Sunday, capped with a spectacular Goal from young centre back Neil Bowden.
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