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Coach the Coaches Friday 15th November
Meet: : 7.15pm Dressing Rooms Broomfield after which we will move down to All weather pitch. Theme : Defending as a team - being most effective when we don’t have the ball

Thanks to Declan McGrath & Niall Clarke - Senior Hurling Team Coaches
Declan McGrath and Niall Clarke have informed the club Executive Officers of their decision to step down from managing the St Sylvesters Senior Hurling team with immediate effect. On behalf of the whole club we would like to thank them for their huge commitment over the last three years the highlight of which was securing promotion to Div 2 in 2018 and retaining that status in 2019. They leave hurling in our club in a stronger place. Expressions of interest for this position are now invited by email to Secretary.stsylvesters.dublin@gaa.ie before 22nd November, 2019.

Personalise your water - stocking fillers!
Further to a good initial response from the teams Shay Early & John Dunphy, coaches with our younger boys teams have launched these reusable & personalised Syls water bottles. They’re eco-friendly and ALL profits will be given back to the teams on a unit sold basis, €4.50 profit per bottle! The project aim is to reduce use of single use plastic bottles in Broomfield and reduce the number of other water bottles being left behind after training sessions and matches. They’re also an ideal Xmas Stocking filler! See details>>
Pitch Update Ahead of Weekend Matches
Pitch update: Due to the recent rain all pitches are called off by @Fingalcoco. Under no circumstances should any teams train on the any of the pitches or surrounding areas.. Reallocation of pitches for weekend games will be communicated in due course.

Weekend 9th & 10th November
Our U21s Hurlers prepare to face off with Raheny in the B Championship Qtr Finals this Saturday. Best of luck to the lads. Meanwhile in juvenile games, good luck to the U12 boys playing off with Judes for the Champions title of Division 1 and the U16 hurlers playing the semifinal of the C Championship Shield. Sunday will bring two fixtures for the U15 boys footballers. Good luck to all!

Weekend Fixtures
This weekend is D day for our promotion hopes. Our senior footballers play neighbouring rivals Naomh Mearnóg in a battle to return to the AFL1. We wish them all the best as they play Broomfield this Saturday. Get out in force to put the full power of the parish behind them! Our U16 boys play the quarter finals of the A & D Champs. A team at home at Bridgefield in a change of pitch. Good luck to our Bs away at Westmanstown. On Sunday our U15 hurlers play the FINAL of the C Champ at Abbotstown. These lads have played out of their skin this Championship so your support will be very welcome

RIP Tony Doyle. Sincere Sympathy to the Doyle Family
It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of Tony Doyle. We offer our sincere condolences to his wife Stephanie, daughters Sharon and Tracy, son Shane & extended family. Ar Dheis Dé go Raibh a Anam. Obituary >

Upcoming Fixtures -Your Support Is Needed 💙💚
This weekend sees big deciders across our mens & ladies sections. Our senior men are fighting SFC1 relegation and need your support at Drumnigh on Saturday. A win keeps us in Champ 1 & will give the lads a big lift ahead of next week’s playoff. On Saturday also,the U13 girls & Minor ladies will play FINALS. The u13 girls travel away for the Div 1 Cup Shield & are calling for support from all those who will travel to make their voices heard for them in their first competitive final of their young careers. The Minor girls play the Div 2 Championship final after their great win last week. They play Raheny at Broomfield so the coaching team & players will appreciate a huge home support. On Sunday, attention moves to the U14 girls away. Good luck teams! 💙💚👊🏻

Adult & Minor Matches This Week
There are huge games this week starting on Wednesday with our Minor girls in the Division 2 Championship SemiFinal while our senior women play league away. On Saturday Syls adult men footballers will play their last league game in the AFL2 in a battle for promotion. The Minor lads then close the weekend with the A Football Championship Quarter Final. A huge good luck to the teams. Syls Abú! 💙💚
Sun 13th Oct: SFC1 Relegation Fixture OFF
NOTICE❗️ Todays SFC 1 Relegation Playoff v Plunketts is OFF due to Pairc Uí Murchu being declared unplayable! ☔️ Details of re-fixture to be confirmed!
RIP Dr Francis Miskelly
Our deepest condolences to St Sylvester’s GAA Chairperson Paddy Miskelly whose brother Dr Francis G Miskelly has sadly died following a short illness. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Weekend Fixtures 12th & 13th October
This weekend our mens' football & minor hurling teams are in Championship Quarter finals. Good luck to all. Full fixture list here - subject to change as it may happen. #SupportYourClub

Syls Dublin Ladies To Celebrate At Syls This Sunday 13th October
Our victorious senior women footballers on the Dublin panel will celebrate their historic 3 in a row win with us this Sunday! Captain Sinead Aherne together with Nicole, Niamh & Kate will bring the Brendan Martin cup to the club this Sunday 13th October at 2.45pm. They will have some time to sign autographs and photos with players from across the club. Please let all your teams know and ask families to be there for 2.45pm.

St Sylvester's Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Our AED is in situ at the St Sylvester's Changing Rooms. Volunteers undertook training last year to use the AED but it's also important to be aware that instructions and voice guidance are with the unit should it ever be needed in an emergency. A full map of AEDs in the Malahide area is at this link
Lotto Jackpot Draw €8900 next Thurs 10 October
The lotto draw held last night, Thurs 3rd Oct had no winner. Numbers were 4, 10, 12, 22. New jackpot is a whopping €8900. Play in the Clubhouse - envelopes available from John and at the bar. Or on the Clubforce app for members. Play to support your club.

National G4M&O Blitz- Changes to Nursery
With the National Gaelic for Mothers Blitz at Broomfield tomorrow, Syls Nursery will now move to the hockey pitch and the ball wall at 1:30pm. Girls on the ball wall & Boys on the hockey pitch. Runners only on the hockey pitch. Extra parking at the school & Bridge club carparks.

Child Safeguarding Course - Book Now
Mentors & coaches! Time to reserve your place on our Child Safeguarding Course, Tues 22 Oct @ the Clubhouse. Contact Syls Children’s Officer Miriam Gilmartin 👇🏻

Fixtures 5th & 6th October 2019
Please note that the AFL2 match time is changed. Best of luck to them in a crucial league game that we must win v our neighbours Naomh Mearnóg this Saturday. We wish the Minor boys all the best in 3rd round of their Championship campaigns too. Lets give the teams huge support this weekend to push them on in their efforts.
Upcoming Fixtures - Change of venue in Minor Hurling
Good luck to all playing Championship games. Many juvenile matches take place at Bridgefield including the U15 hurlers who are in the semis finals of their C Champ on Sunday. Go and support the teams. Also note the Minor hurling champ match v Barrógs has moved to St Annes Park 14 (Watermill road)

Support Our Senior Women in the Dublin Club Champ Semi Final Mon 23rd
Good luck to our senior women in Monday! Please be aware that there is no access to the Bray Emmets club off the main Bray north junction as Old Conna Avenue is closed. Directions for supporters: Stay on the M11 and take junction 6, go back across the motorway and head back towards Dublin. Take the first sliproad you come to and left immediately at the top of the slip road in through the gate to the club.

Match fixtures this weekend 21st & 22nd Sept
Match Fixtures Home & Away. The very best of luck to our U16 Hurlers who play C Championship this Saturday at Bridgefeld. Go and give them huge St Sylvester's support! Away, our Minor footballers will both play their Championship competitions on Sunday. The A's see Clontarf & the B's v Fingallians in the D Champ. Both matches promise to be crackers so go to give them support.

New Coach The Coach Sessions - Tonight @ 7:30pm
Reminder of tonight’s Coach The Coaches Night. Theme : Warm Ups & Kicking Practice Meet: 7.30pm @ Dressing Rooms Broomfield.

St Sylvester’s BROOMFIELD PARK RUN - €1247 Raised!
Cheque presented to Malahide Portmarnock SAMH - a new service youth counseling support service now available for young people in the area. For additional information please contact SAMH main office (above Paperweight, Main st Malahide) 01 2233493

Syls Women Match Fixtures -Senior Ladies Champ S/F Mon 23rd
Now that we’re over Sunday’s fantastic three in a row win, our senior ladies have a huge match on Monday 23rd with the Championship semi v Kilmacud Crokes. They’ll be hugely appreciative of your support at Bray Emmets - throw-in 7:30. Before that, our girls & ladies have big champ & cup games at home & away over the weekend. Best of luck to all - lets give them our support!

Match Fixtures 14th & 15th Sept 2019
This weekend’s matches include championship fixtures for the U16 boys football teams and our Minor hurlers. We also have the honour of hosting the Ladies All Ireland Sevens on Saturday at Broomfield. Go and support them! Good luck teams! 💙💚

U13 Max Murtagh Sept Clubman Man of the Match
Congratulations Sept @clubmanbarber “Man of the Match“ Max Murtagh for his performance with the Under 13 Football team v Castleknock last Saturday. Looks like the entire team want a haircut @clubmanbarber !! 😁💇🏻♂️

St Sylvester’s Gala Ball 2019 -Sat 9th November 2019
St Sylvester’s Gala Ball 2019 is on Saturday 9th November at the @grandmalahide This year we are fundraising for floodlights on Pitch 1. Book your tickets for €80 each inc dinner, fantastic music band entertainment & some special guests! More to be announced soon. It sells out every year so don’t delay! Title & table sponsorship available. Get in touch 💙💚🥂

Dublin Bay Vets -Congratulations Colm de Barra
We are delighted to congratulate Colm de Barra, centre back to our 3rd team hurlers, and now, co-owner of Dublin Bay Vets lots of success in his new business! Its always fantastic to see a new business start up but especially when its by one of our own. Check out their new website at www.dublinbayvets.ie

Fixtures Week ending 8th Sept
Its a huge weekend for our teams in Championship games & important league ties across the age groups. Home and away - the teams are looking for your support. A big dupport is asked for at our adult hurlers Intermediate Champ Qtr Final taking place at St Anne’s. See table of fixtures for all details. Good luck all. 💙💚

CCC Announcement Football Fixtures weekend 14 & 15th Sept
At it’s weekly meeting last night, CCC confirmed that all Adult Football Championship Matches scheduled for the Week Ending Sunday 15th September, are now postponed. >>>