Club notes

April 13, 2010
Updates from the Castleknock, Wanderers, St. Oliver Plunkett Eoghan Ruadh, Clontarf, St Brigids, Lucan Sarsfields, Tyrrelstown, Fingallians, Erin go Bragh, Raheny, Scoil Uí Chonaill and O'Dwyers clubs.

Castleknock
Great wins last weekend for our adult hurlers over St. Brigids and Lucan while our minor A's had a trilling one point win over Na Fianna. Best wishes to Ciaran Kilkenny who is in the Dublin Minor squad against Kildare in the Leinster Championship at the weekend. Best wishes also to our girls who are competing in the ladies football féile this Saturday and Sunday. All support very welcome. Spring Ball on the 7th May in the Castleknock Hotel. Many thanks to all who supported the quiz in aid of our 2010 féile teams.

Wanderers
Both Junior sides are in Championship action this weekend. Junior A's are away to Clontarf on Sunday 18th April at 11am, in St Annes Park. Junior B's at home also to Clontarf at 3pm in Frank Kelly Park. All support welcome. Membership now due from all playing and non playing members. Contact Damian asap 0868632565. No winner of this weeks lotto. Numbers drawn were 3-9-29. Ä25 goes to Colin Brady, Louise Smyth, Tony Ryan, Eugene McKeon. Next weeks jackpot is Ä5000.Mens Adult footballers training continues this Thursday at Frank Kelly park, on pitch 7.20pm sharp. Contact Conor on 0868192566 for details. 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. If you would like something 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. Oliver Plunkett Eoghan Ruadh
12th April 2010
Best of luck to our Senior Camogie team in their Leinster Senior League Final against Camross of Laois in Naas this Saturday 17th April @ 5:30pm.
Best of luck also to our Junior B & C Footballers as they kick off their Championship campaigns this Sunday.
All support greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to Lorna Byrne, Aishling Gibbons, Aoife Bugler & Aisling Carolan all of whom have been selected for this year's Dublin Minor Camogie team.
Congratulations also to Deirdre Dillon, Kate Cummins & Aishling Gibbons who were awarded Camogie "Player of the Month" for March.
Well done girls.
Thanks to all who supported our Junior C's Table Quiz last Thursday & made the night a great success.
As part of the Club's 50th Anniversary Celebrations all members are invited to attend a special recording of the famous RTE Radio Program "Céilí House" in the Clubhouse on Monday 19th April @ 7:30pm.
See www.plunketts.ie for further details.
Also as part of the Club's 50th Anniversary Celebrations the Opening of the Clubhouse Museum will take place in the Clubhouse on Wednesday 21st April at 8:00pm.
We are looking to collect any old Jerseys, Medals or Cups to put on display in the Clubhouse Museum.
Please contact Denis Carr (086-8709414), Derek Cullen (087-2372478) or Pete Doyle for further details.
Niall Dalton, of Jig Factor Fame, is running a special Route 66 Fashion Show in aid of Temple St. Childrens Hospital in Castleknock Hotel & Country Club on Thursday 29th April @ 7:30pm.
Tickets are priced at €25 & all proceeds go directly to the hospital.
Contact Niall Dalton (01-8380077 / 085-1740954) for further details.
If >you are a Vodafone Customer, help support our G.A.A. Club by logging on to www.supportyourgaaclub.ie, registering & Vodafone will donate 5% of your bill to the Club.
All memberships for 2010 became due on 1st January.
Contact Club Registrar Aideen Bugler or visit www.plunketts.ie for further details.
All player injuries to be notified to [email protected] within 7 Days.
Live Music this Saturday @ 9:30pm.
Traditional Irish Music every Wednesday night from 9:30pm. Visitors welcome.
Results:
Senior Hurlers drew with Kilmacud Crokes in AHL 3.
Junior Camogie defeated Kilcoole in Junior A League.
Junior Hurlers lost to Setanta in AHL 7.
Junior B Footballers lost to Na Fianna in Stacy Cup Quarter Final.
Junior C Footballers defeated St. Peregrines in Ó'Broin Cup Quarter Final.
Minor Footballers defeated Craobh Chiarain in MFL 4.
*Senior Camogie's Senior A League match against Good Counsel was postponed.
Fixtures:
Senior Camogie have Leinster League Final against Camross (Laois) in Naas on Saturday 17th @ 5:30pm.
Senior Footballers have AFL 1 match against Fingal Ravens in Rolestown on Friday 16th @ 6:45pm.
Junior B Footballers have Championship match against St. Finians (S) in Martin Savage Park on Sunday 18th @ 11:00am.
Junior C Footballers have Championship match against Park Rangers in Martin Savage Park on Sunday 18th @ 3:00pm.
Minor Hurlers have MHL 3 match against Raheny in St. Annes Park on Sunday 18th @ 11:00am.
All support greatly appreciated.
Lotto No's: 3, 13, 17 & 22. No Winner.
Match 3 Jackpot: €150. Split Between: Fergie McDonnell, Niall Cummins & Ann O'Brien.
Next week's jackpot: €7950.
St. Oliver Plunkett Eoghan Ruadh G.A.A. Club
Tel: 01-8389316
Web: www.plunketts.ie
E-mail: [email protected]

Clontarf
The Senior team face a challenging clash away to O Tooles on Friday. The Senior Ladies battled well but were edged out by Fingallians at home in the Division 1 Cup. Junior Ladies narrowly beaten away at Na Fianna. Superb wins for the U16 and U13 girls while the U11 boys were similarly impressive against St Vincents, while the under-nines continue to perform well. Please fill in your views when website revamp questionnaire is sent around. www.clontarfgaa.com

St Brigids
Reminder about special club night on Wed April 21 at 8pm in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown Centre. Among the guest speakers on the night are Billy Morgan (Nemo Rangers), Paul McGettigan (Corofin), Padraig McDonald (Kilmacud Crokes) & John McEntee (Crossmaglen Rangers). All members are urged to attend. Best of luck to Sean Murray, Gavin McIntyre, Cian Mullins, Alan McCarrick and the Dublin U21 Footballers this Sat in the All-Ireland Semi-Final vs. Roscommon. Senior Hurlers & Junior A Footballers had good league wins over Kilmacud. Minor Footballers beat St Annes. U15 Hurlers beat St Kevins. Junior Ladies Footballers beat St Finians Swords. U14 Ladies Footballers beat Castleknock Best of luck to our Ladies U14 Footballers in Feile this Sat. They start off at 10am this Sat in Blakestown vs Peregrines followed by their 2nd game at 10.50 vs Sygne St. Junior Champo on Sun. ëAí Champo at 11 vs Vincents in Russell Pk. ëBí Champo vs St Margaretís at 11 in Russell Pk. Junior ëCí vs Craobh Charain at 3pm in Russell Pk. Senior Footballers face Cuala at 6.45 on Fri in Russell in League. Senior 2ís face St Pats(P) away on Fri at 6.45. Club Lotto takes place in Russell Pk this Thursday with a Jackpot of E3800. Congrats to Elizabeth Wright on winning the Ä15,000 Jackpot

Lucan Sarsfields
Last Quiz in series is this Wednesday 14th April and is to be supported by Juvenile Camogie. Quizmaster is Dave Keenan. All encouraged to support Good win for SH and now they jet off to Abu Dhabi after their win in the TG4 'best club under the sun' competition. Good win also for Junior 'A' footballers and draw for MF 'A'. U12's win playoff vs. Balinteer St Johns to gain semi final game against Cuala on the 24th April. Well done to the 10 girls who played for Dublin U14 and U16 camogie teams at weekend. Membership Subscriptions are now overdue for 2010. No pay no play strictly enforced this year as players not insured. Mentors asked to continue submitting match reports for website to [email protected]. Congrats to Mick Molloy and Damien O Brien on 1st and 2nd in golf society outing. Know your sport quiz for charity - Wednesday 21st April. Nurseries every Saturday for 5yr olds and upwards @ 1.30-3.30. Lotto Numbers 07-13-14-16. No Winner. Next weeks Jackpot €11,500. Mick Mulhall's team will be in charge next Sunday. Carey's Newsagents now stock Lotto tickets Don't forget you can always enter our Lotto online by clicking on www.lucansarsfields.ie. Thanks to Carey's Newsagents who are this week's sponsor.
Lucan Sarsfields
085 1743646

Tyrrelstown
Well done to all the participants of the Easter Camp. Great fun was had by all. Training for the nursery, U8's, U9's and U10's continues every Saturday from 10am until 11.30am at the Belgree pitch. Training in Belgree pitch resumes Tuesday 13th April 6pm to 7pm. Senior training continues at 9.00pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, please contact Charlie Cleary for further information on 087 696 3984. New Members are always welcome. If you have a friend at Work, College or School, bring them along and let them experience the fun and excellent spirit that is Tyrrelstown GAA. If you are interested in becoming a Mentor please contact Clare Dowdall on 085 161 7718 or Gar Heffernan on 086 246 4701 or visit our website at www.tyrrelstowngaa.com for more information.

Fingallians
The clubs adult hurlers had wins on Easter monday v Cullion ( Westmeath ) and a league win at the weekend v Naomh Mearnog. There were also wins for the U16 girls and the U9s. † The best of luck to the†girls playing in U14 Feile. It will†be held at St Peregrines on Saturday 17th @ 10am. †† The Leinster Club Hurling league continues next Saturday 17th with Fins playing Ratoath @ 6pm at home in Lawless Park. The winners progress to the Semi Finals. † Well done to Fingallians Ace Sprinter Sarah Murray winning her second national title in the U18, 200m†in a personal best of 25.80. † Golf Society: The first outing of the year will take place in Roganstown from 12.30 - 2.30pm on Friday 23rd April and is sponsored by Twin Pillars Printing. Any members wishing to play please add your name to the time sheet behind the bar. A full list of all outings is now available on the club web site www.fingallians.ie. New members and visitors are most welcome.† This weeks Club†Lotto Jackpot is Ä 1,359. Members†& Friends at home†& abroad are reminded that Direct Debit forms are available from the club or they can be downloaded from the club web site. † Club managers are again asked to email [email protected] any team news if they wish it to be†added to the club notes.

Erin go Bragh
Our ladies section will host a fundraising Table quiz on Friday 23rd April in The Paddocks Littlepace from 08:30 pm.  ALL ARE WELCOME!  Entry: ‚Ǩ10 per person, ‚Ǩ40 per Team.  The money will go towards the U14 Feile competition cost.  Our juvenile section are running an indoor mini league for boys and girls born in 2001 or 2002 which started last Friday April 9 and running each week until April 30th at 6 -7 in the community hall, medals for all who take part, we would like to see all registered players take part and bring a friend. Further details >from team mentors, John Mcleod 087 235 3600 Karl Johnson 087 235 2074.  We will host a Community Festival between 4th and 9th May to coincide with the opening of our Clubhouse on Sunday May 9th. As part of this we will host a Football Street League for age groups from 6 years old to adult. Non members are very welcome. Registration will take play on Saturday 24th April between 10-2pm in the Erin go Bragh Clubhouse (beside Mary Mother of Hope National School). Contact Tony Evans @ 086-3929278 for further information.  No winner of the lotto last week. Winning numbers 2 4 13 and 15. No Jackpot winner. This week's jackpot is ‚Ǩ6,000. For more information about the club please phone Keith on 086 889 1551 or visit www.eringobraghgaa.ie.        Thanks Keith  

Raheny
A sincere thank you to outgoing chairman,Paul Dempsey,and outgoing executive committee for their sterling work over recent years.The club is thriving and Failte Mor to new chairman,John Swords,and committee.Sec.Tony Lee,Asst.Sec.Greg Brough.Treasurer-Mick Martin.Juvenile Director TBA.Oifigeach na Gaeilge-Daithi Brugha-Committee-Niall Dunne,Brian Kavanagh,Paul McLaughlin,Clare Fitzgerald and Ronan Leeech.Good luck to all in forthcoming year.A warm welcome was extended to Hertfordshire U15 f/blrs mentors and and parents.Some very entertaining football ensued and we wish them all success in the future.Thanks to all who provided accommodation.AHL2 Hurlers had a great win over Setanta.AHL6 lost to St.Brendans and AHL8s with Conor Fagan outstanding,won v neighbours Cluain Tarbh.U16s produced the goods v Skerries Harps as did U14s v Ballyboden St.Endas.Senior Camogie had a good win over Na Fianna and play St Judes tonight-please support.Inters lost to Na Fianna and also face St Judes on Thurs.Senior Ladies f/blrs,with all forwards in in great form,clocked up 3-15 v Lucan Sarsefields in Cup.Many thanks to Conor Lee and Paul Hyland for their superb Audio/Visual installation in clubhouse.Well done to David Henry and the Dubs v Tyrone.Good luck to Eoin Keogh and the Dub U21s in the All Ireland semi-final v Roscommon next Sat.and to Dub hurlers v Limerick Torthai an Chrannchur 05-04.Uimhreacha 5-9-12-19.Ni raibh aon buaiteoir.Pota Or 12-04 E5300.Go n-eiri an t-adh libh go leir.Monthly Special E200 winner Enda Mulcahy-comhghairdeas.

Scoil Uí Chonaill
Adult hurlers had a great win while the adult footballers qualified for the OíBroin cup semi final. Wins too for the under 14ís and under 10ís. Great display by under 11ís. †Both ladies teams came out as winners this week †as did the under 12 girls. ††Quiz night has been changed from the 17th to the 24th April. Executive meeting Tuesday 8.30 and L· na gclub meeting Thursday night 9.15p.m. Presentation of Feile Jerseys to girls †under 14 team in clubhouse on Wednesday night at 8.30p.m. Be there to wish them luck. †Mentors are reminded that they should send photos of their squads to Michael Egan for L· na g-club. ††Scoil UÌ Chonaill is actively recruiting new members. We have teams for every level from nursery to adult in football and hurling and from nursery to adult in ladies football. For details contact
T.J. Farrelly Juvenile boys 086 832 6644,
Brian Hickey Adult Men 087 9096767†
Susan Naughton 086 165 8090 girls and ladies.

O'Dwyers
O'Dwyers weekly skills camp has moved back to the Club Grounds at Bremore Park from 11am - 12:30pm. 2e a week.
Adult training - Football every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30pm - 9pm in O'Dwyers, Camogie Training every Thursday on All Weather pitch from8pm. And Hurling Training every Wednesday night at 8pm. New playerswelcomed. Also Minor Football Team is also being set up for 2010. Training Tues and Thurs from 7:30pm.
Hard Luck to the Camogie team who were beaten on Tuesday by Thomas Davis, and well done to the Hurling team who won on Sunday. Final Score 2-12 O'Dwyers 1-10 St. Maurs.
Dates for your diary: O'Dwyers hosting Division 3 U14 Feile na Peil Saturday 1st May.
Sunday 9th May GAA La na gClub.
Social: Bingo every Wednesday night in O'Dwyers GAA Club. Bingo starts at 8.55pm. All welcome.
Membership Over-Due for 2010. Please contact registrars Paul Finn or Fiona
Reynolds for more info at [email protected]. Application forms can also be posted in or left in Club mailbox for Registrar's Attention.
1st Anniversary mass for Fr. Hassett will be held on Sunday 18th April at 9:30am in St. Peter and St. Pauls Church.
Check out our new look website www.odwyersgaa.com. If you have any articles or photo's for the site please e-mail them to [email protected]. Any feedback on the new site is very much welcomed, please email [email protected]. Special thank you to Sean Garvan who worked very hard to put together our new site. His time and effort is much appreciated.

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