Club notes
February 08, 2011Castleknock
Congrats to all the Castleknock Lads who played for Dublin North in their extra time victory over Kilkenny CBS in the Leinster Colleges A Senior Hurling Championship. Congrats to Leah Mullins on picking up her sports star award from the Gazette Group. A trip to Kilkenny for all Adult Hurlers has been organised for this weekend of the 12/13 Feb. Contact Patsy on 087 6317183 for details. This trip is open to all who are interested in travelling.
Our second Sports Quiz will take place on the 28th Feb with a Poker Classic scheduled for March. Tickets for Dubs v Tipp & Dubs v Cork will be ready for collected on Thurs 17th.
Castleknock Hurling and Football Club are opening their new pitches in Somerton (beside the Castleknock Hotel) on the weekend of the 9/10th April. All are very welcome to visit the grounds to see the great progress made by the club in such a short space of time. Anyone interested in playing for Castleknock (at any level or age) just contact our Club Coach Brendan on 085 1329397. Nursery for 4-7 year olds every Saturday 10 to 11.30am, all are very welcome and why not bring a friend! Castleknock GAA, Go on, Give it a Go!
Cash for Clobber is going very well so continue to gather up old clothes and the club will cash in on your clobber.
Lotto stands at 4,600 with this weeks draw in The Bell. Sincere sympathy to the Cunniffes family on their recent bereavement.
St. Oliver Plunkett Eoghan Ruadh
There will be a Table Quiz in the Clubhouse this Thursday 10th February @ 8:30pm in aid of the Adult Hurling section of the Club.
Entry is €10 per person & there will be prizes for the winning team & spot prizes on the night.
All support is greatly appreciated.
There will also be a Table Quiz in the Clubhouse next Tuesday 15th February in aid of Mary Help of Christians Girls National School.
€40 per table for 4 Adults.
All support is greatly appreciated.
Think you know your sport? - We have organised a fundraising Forecast League in association with SportsProphet.ie.
Closing Date for applications is Friday 25th February.
See www.plunketts.ie for entry forms & further details.
Auditions for the D7's Got Talent have begun.
We have had a very good response and are looking forward to a fantastic competition.
If there are any people out there who still feel that they would like to take part in the competition, it is not too late, we are still taking entries from interested parties.
Membership Fees for 2011 are now due.
Any player who does not pay their membership by 31st March 2011 will not be eligible to play for the Club and will not be covered under the GAA Injury Scheme.
See www.plunketts.ie for further details.
Club Shop opening hours for 2011:
Thursdays from 7:00pm - 9:00pm &
Saturdays from 10:00am - 1:00pm.
Traditional Irish Music every Wednesday night from 9:30pm. Visitors welcome.
All player injuries to be notified to [email protected] within 7 Days.
Need a Physio? The Club recommends the services of Roy Brennan (087-7811540).
Fixtures:
Intermediate Footballers have Joy Cup against Thomas Davis in Martin Savage Park on Sunday 13th @ 10:30am.
Junior B Footballers have Parson Cup against St. Vincents in Martin Savage Park on Sunday 13th @ 12:00pm.
Junior C Footballser have Ó'Broin Cup against Whitehall Colmcille in Martin Savage Park on Sunday 13th @ 3:00pm.
Support for our teams is always greatly appreciated.
Lotto No's: 5, 10, 19 & 22. No Winner.
€150 Split Between: Patrick Curtin, Thomas Curtink Terry McHugh & Cathal Maguire.
Next week's jackpot: €3150.
A Direct Debit for the Club Lotto of €5 per week can be set up to play 3 lines.
For further details & Direct Debit application forms contact John O'Donovan (087-6802743) or visit www.plunketts.ie.
St. Oliver Plunkett Eoghan Ruadh G.A.A. Club
Tel: 01-8389316
Web: www.plunketts.ie
E-mail: [email protected]
St Brigids
Reminder to all members that membership is due. It is very important all members are paid up as they are not insured to play otherwise. U21 Footballers Champo Semi-Final vs Ballyboughal will take place this Thurs at 7.45pm in Russell Pk pending the outcome of a hearing tonight. Check website for confirmation. Well done to Daragh Doyle, Ronan McKenna, Paul Winters & Dublin North who progressed to the Leinster Semi-Final beating Kilkenny CBS. Paul scoring 0-12. Well done to Sean Murray, Barry Cahill, Declan Lally, Paddy Andrews & Kevin Bonner on their League win over Armagh. Well done to Elaine Kelly, Noelle Healy, Sorcha Furlong, Ailish McKenna & Colleen Barrett who all started for Dublin in the league win over Armagh. Adult football Cups resume this Sun with 4 of our 6 teams in action. Club Presentation night will take place on Friday March 4th. The White Collar Boxing versus Plunketts takes place on March 16th. We are looking for boxers; contact 087-645-9571 if you are interested in taking part. Lotto draw will take place this Thursday in Russell Pk with a jackpot of €10600. Men's adult master fixture plan is now available to download from the club website
Ballyboden Wanderers
No winner of the Lotto jackpot. Numbers drawn 9-11-13. €25 to Margaret Bonney, Robbie Shannon, Debbie Doyle, Roisin Doherty. Next week's jackpot is €700. First Fund Raising Quiz of the year takes place on Friday 18 Feb 2011 in the Merry Ploughboy pub. 8pm sharp. All wlecome. Foundation Level Coaching Course starting soon,any member interested should contact Niall on 0868857303 this week. Adult Men's pre-season continues each week with Training on Mondays at Firhouse Community College, meet 6.45pm,Thursdays at Scoil Mhuire Whitechurch, meet at 7.15pm.Teamer text messages will be sent to all players so please ensure you reply to all texts. Contact Eddie on 0876383433, or Conor on 0868192566 for more information. Adult Ladies training Mon, Wed, Fri at 7.30pm. All skill and fitness levels very welcome. Contact Rory on 0861756214 or Darren on 0876647205. Payment now due in full from all who ordered Dublin League Season Tickets. Money must be paid by end of this week to any committee member. Membership now due and all players are reminded that this must be paid no later than 1st March without exception. You will not be insured and ineligible to play if not fully paid up. For info contact Damian on 0868632565. Commemorative publication to mark the clubs Centernary of their first match is now available to purchase from any committee member. Also available from The Merry Ploughboy in Rockbrook, Cost Cutters on Taylors Lane and Buglers Pub in Ballyboden. €5 each and all proceeds go to the club. Congrats to St Olafs club man Tom Brown and his Dublin ladies senior footballers on their league win v Armagh, and also to Pat Gilroy and the Dublin Senior footballers on their win also against Armagh. Best wishes to Anthony Daly and the Dublin Hurlers this coming Sunday Waterford. Check out Wanderers on Facebook at www.facebook.com. Volunteers required to report on club matches at all levels for the press and club website this season. If interested in promoting our teams please contact Stephen on 0879789843. 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
Ph: 0879789843
e-mail: [email protected]
St. Margarets
Club membership for 2011 is now overdue and must be paid immediately to any club executive committee member or team mentors. You are not insured in training or matches if you have not payed, there will be an adult registration evening on Thurs 10th Feb in the complex. The intermediate mens team will take part in the annual Paidi O'Sé football tournament on the weekend of 5th and 6th of March in Dingle, County Kerry. This is also an official club trip away, and all paid up club members are also welcome to head down for the weekend. For more details on this, contact club chairman Ivan Sutton on 0876792262. Adult football training continues this tuesday and thursday, gym is open from 6pm. No winner of this weeks lotto, numbers were 11, 15, 25 and 26. Next weeks jackpot is €6,200.00. Under 14 & 15 training Tues & Thurs at 7pm all players are asked to attend. Juvenile registration for 2011 will take place next Saturday morning 12th February, all mentors are asked to text their panels & let them know. For anyone who can't make it on Saturday registration forms must be returned by 23rd February. CCC1 & CCC2 gets back into full swing with a full list of fixtures this weekend, best of luck to all teams.
Tyrrelstown
Training for the senior team is Tuesday 8pm (The ward), Thursday 7.30 (National Aquatic Centre, Sundays 10.30 (The ward).
Junior training is on every Wednesday 6pm (Mulhuddart Community Hall) and Saturday mornings 10am (Belgree pitch, Tyrrelstown.) Children will receive expert coaching in football in a fun and safe environment. All children are welcome even those that have never played before.
Tyrrelstown Gaa club will launch the new initiative Gaelic for Mother starting this February on Staurday mornings at 10am on Belgree pitch. All women in the area are welcome to attend this fun and social event and get fit for the new year. For more information about the club please visit www.tyrrelstowngaa.com, find us on facebook or phone Clare on 0851617718.
Fingallians
The Leinster Junior Hurling Final will be shown live in the club @ 9pm Friday 11th, giving all members a chance to re-live those magic moments. The DVD is currently on sale to all members - €10 each.
The Semi Finals & Finals of the Football 7's will take place on Friday evening @ 7.30pm with a presentation to the winners in the club after.
Both Junior football squads are back training on Tues & Thurs evenings @ 7.30pm. New players are most welcome.
Membership is now overdue for 2011. Payment can be made any evening at the club bar or by ringing the club any morning from 9.30 - 12.30. Phone 01 8400125.
Our U21 Footballers were beaten in the championship semi final on Tuesday evening by Clontarf.
Tickets for the Spring Series in Croke Park can be purchased any evening from the club bar.( this facility is also available to non members )
Date for the diary: Awards Night 2011 will be held on Saturday 26th March in the club. Further details to follow.
Congratulations to Sarah Murray who won gold at both the 60M & 200M at the Leinster Indoor Championships.
"Feile Fundraiser 2011". There will be a cake sale held on Sat 12th Feb in main hall from 10am - 12 in aid of our Feile U14 team. Teas & coffees will be served to all attending.
Sunday Dancing this week at 9pm will be with the Dessie Hynes band. Admin €8.
Last weeks Lotto Numbers are 3, 7, 14, 17 & 18.
Na Fianna
As no Nuacht published last week there are seven pages of news in this edition for you to catch up on.
The under 21's final will be a major event but weather conditions will determine if Parnell Park is playable on Wednesday. Please check website during the week.
As weather forced the postponement of the Nursery on Saturday - we're expecting to welcome a full contingent of our younger stars back next Saturday. New members as always very welcome.
Please note the important new season message from Club Chairman in this edition and finally fáilte to a host of new members to Nuacht na bhFiann our circulation is now over 670.
Beir Bua do na bhFiann
Cormac
Scoil Ui Chonaill
There is a Football Foundation Course being held in the Clubhouse/Pitch on Friday & Saturday 4th/5th March. Friday 4th March. Start 7.00pm sharp. Finish 9.00pm. Saturday 5th March Start 1.00pm sharp. Finish 5.00pm. Contact Alex 086-2447778 for details. The club are also hosting leaving certificate higher level grinds over the coming weeks. Contact Liam Egan @ 086-2554893/[email protected] for details.
There continues to be a large amount of activity in Scoil despite the poor weather,with training and challenge games continuing on Alfie Byrne road and in our Clontarf grounds for mens and ladies teams at both Juvenile and adult level. The club dinner dance takes place on February 26th. The LMS competition began last Tuesday February 1st. The u-21 hurlers are preparing for the next round of their championship, while the Intermediate team begin their season with a challenge on Thursday evening. Continue supporting Scoil. For any membership enquiries please contact [email protected].
Round Towers Lusk GAA Club notes:
Membership is now due for 2011. Rates are as follows- Full €80, Social €50, Juvenile €40, Family €120, Pensioner social €20. Membership forms are available from the clubhouse bar, committee members or by contacting club Registrar Helen Fitzpatrick on 085 1958630.
The Clubs Adult football teams play their first competitive games of the season this coming Sunday, 13th Feb, with both teams having home fixtures. Intermediate team Joy Cup game throws in at 10:30am v St. Pats Donabate, while the Junior team play St. Monicas in the Duffy Cup at 3:00pm. Please come along and support these teams as they aim to get their 2011 seasons off to a winning start on both fronts.
Round Towers Lusk GAA Club run a nursery every Saturday @ 10.45am-11.45am, catering for boys and girls aged 4-7 years old in both Gaelic Football and Hurling/Camogie. At present we are seeking parents who would be willing to help out with running the nursery in any role from coaching to administration/organising. If you would be willing to help out please contact the club GPO Shane Treanor Ph 0861608672 email [email protected] ,or any juvenile committee member.
The club are currently compiling information for an improved Club website for launch in the coming weeks. It is envisaged that this website will include photographs, reports, coaching information and many other features from both the present day and the clubs history. If you have any photographs, reports, newspaper cuttings on any areas of club activities please contact club PRO Damian Hughes on 0877521056 or [email protected]. Any documents received will be returned in the same condition.
Gormanston's indoor hurling blitz has started and will run every Sunday for 5 weeks. For further information please contact team mentors.
There was no jackpot winner of last Thursday nights club Lotto. Numbers were 7,10,16,19. Lucky Dip prizes were €80- Jean & Carmel, €40- R. Hughes, Patricia Dowling, Derval Keane. The next draw will be held on Thursday night, 10rd February, with a jackpot of €10,000- tickets can be purchased in the Clubhouse bar.
Find Round Towers Lusk on Facebook or Twitter for regular updates from the club.
LUCAN SARSFIELDS
Good luck to U21 Footballers who contest The Dublin Championship final against Na Fianna. Match is Wednesday February 9th @ 7-45pm in Parnell Park. All support welcome. First Sunday in every month, the Lotto's first lucky dip winner receives €125 euro. This weeks winner is Sean O Conghaile. ExWell Medical subsidised physio service every Tuesday night in club. Available to all club members. Contact Club Sec for more details. Trad and ballad night on 12th Feb starting 10pm. All musicians, singers welcome. Valentine's theme to the night with free champagne and flowers. More details on website. Membership is now due and must be paid by end of February. Membership can be paid online via website. Phased payment also available. (Only online) 2011 forms can be downloaded from website or collected at bar. 25 Card Drive: Every Friday at 9pm and will continue to May 2010 in the Clubhouse Bar. Lucan Club Shop: Opening times: Tuesday & Thursday evenings 7:30pm - 8:30pm & Saturdays 10:30 - 11:30am. Lotto Numbers 11, 15, 18 25 No Winner. Next weeks Jackpot €10,500. Mary Flannery's team will be in charge next weekend. Don't forget you can always enter our Lotto online by clicking on www.lucansarsfields.ie. Thanks to Diamond & Gem Jewellers who are this week's sponsor
Please support our sponsors.
Lucan Sarsfields
085-1743646
O'Dwyers
Adult football cups games resume this Sunday for O'Dwyers. The Intermediate footballers play Ballymun Kickhams at 10:30am while the Junior footballers play Parnells at 3pm. Both games take place at home in Bremore Park.
O'Dwyers GAA Club would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the Richardson family on the recent death of Jim. Your family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nursery Skills Camps every Saturday morning from 11am - 12:30pm. For children aged 5-8 years old. 2EUR per child. The Nursery camps have now moved indoors for Winter. Taking place in the Combined Clubs on a Saturday morning.
Have your party in O'Dwyers - contact Barry Ryan on 085-1962745 to book your party!
Adult football pre-season training has resumed. Meet Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15pm in the clubhouse.
Dancing and music with Liam Carter in O'Dwyers GAA clubhouse, Bremore, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin on Sunday 13th February 2011. Dancing from 9.30pm. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome.
Good luck to the young participants representing the club in Scór na bPáisti in St Perigines GAA clubhouse on Saturday afternoon 12th February.
Raheny
All you need is Love-this year,s Valentine Ball will be held on Sat.19th Feb.8pm-late.Tickets are e15.Dress code strictly Red,White or Black,finger food and champange reception.Come along and wear your heart on your sleeve,Cupid might strike.Congratulations to Colm O Leary who ran in the European Cross Country Championship in Milan last w/end.Great to see Brian Talty back after missing most of 2010 with a broken leg.All St.Annes pitches off until further notice.A.G.M 2011 Notifications will be issued shortly and members are reminded that m/ship fees are now overdue.AFL5 won a chalange game v Oliver Plunketts.U16 f/blrs had a 1pt loss to St.Peregrines and Minor squad had a useful workout v Skerries Harps.Club shop new opening hours are 11-12 30pm Sat.mornings.Disco fundraiser for U14f/bl on 17th.Feb.7.30-10.30.11-14yrs.Admission e5.Come along and bring a friend.Hall and lounge available for functions.Contact Tommy Hogan at 018313530.Deepest sympathy to the Fynes family following their recent sad loss.Ar dheis De go raibh a h-anam dilis.Live music in the lounge this Fri.9pm til late.Well done to Dubs and Jackies on wins over Armagh.Senior camogie play Tipperary next Sunday with three club players on panel-come along and support.Torthai an Chrannchur 31-01.Uimhreacha 18-22-23-24.Ni raibh aon buaiteoir.Pota Or 07-02 E2200.Congratulations to our Monthly Special e200 winner Tosh.Ma ta Gaeilge agaibh-labhair i.www.rahenygaa.ie.
Erin go Bragh
Annual membership is now overdue. Please note all members fees go directly to insurance, the day-to-day running of the club and to the long term development of the club. Please contact Sinead at [email protected] for more information. There was no winner of last weeks lotto jackpot. Numbers were 7 9 12 22. This weeks draw jackpot will be €10,100. It will be held in the Paddocks, Littlepace. 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. The Under 14 boys football and hurling team resumed training for the new season (first football match Feb 8th, first hurling March 12th). Training is 8-9 Tuesdays and Friday 9-10 (we will train outdoors at a later time weather permitting) at the Mary Mother of Hope School hall. Anyone interested in taking up football, hurling or both can contact Myles (086 378 8944) or Karl (087 928 3532) or just simply turn up. Beginners right up to the 'seasoned' campaigner are always welcome. Dublin football and hurling managers, Pat Gilroy and Anthony Daly, as well as senior footballer Philly McMahon have aired their views on the upcoming Allianz Leagues - check out links below for more!
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