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Fingal win All Ireland C Hurling
Final score Fingal 3-22 Cavan 2-10, Danny might provide a report but I gather Fingal well on top from the start. Kevin McLoughney14, Colly Byrne10, Conor Dwyer13, Conor Quinn 7, Karl Stacey29, Brendan Flood ?? 20 Bernard
Dublin Minor Hurlers so unlucky
Brilliant display by the Dublin Minor Hurlers against Tipp, I expect them to finish the job the next day, they were by far the better team.
Only Junior As win
The Inters had a disappointing loss to Pats Donabate, the Junior Bs fought hard against Round Towers but lost by six in the end but the Junior As had a convincing win over Plunkets ER.
Seniors lose by a point to Lucan
AFL1 Lucan Sarsfields 1-14 St Sylvesters 1-13 Excellent first half, very mixed second half and a hungrier Lucan snatched it in the end. We started like we meant business, led by 6 to 2 but missed a number of points also, Lucan came into the game for a while but we finished out the half with a goal to lead 1-06 to 0-04 at the break.
Thanks for your support.
John Maughan & John McCormack would like to thank those of you who supported the "Help little Aoife" campaign by sponsoring our participation in Gaelforce west in August. The Hendrick family are very appreciative of the support they received as they face into difficult times ahead.
Show of force for EGM - full steam ahead
For about a nanosecond in late July we wondered could we get a 200 quorum to show up to a meeting to clear the way to draw down Lotto money for our Ball Wall development. We were sure that if we asked our members to show up that they would oblige and so it was. Over 300 people signed in at the meeting, a great show of force by St Sylvesters and the Executive Committee would like to thank you all, we know it is not always easy, and now we are ready to proceed with our next major development.
Syls Ladies Big League Win
Syls Ladies ere back in league action following their championship success and delivered a stylish performance to overcome a talented St Margarets team in Broomfield on Wednesday night. This Maggies team is backboned by many county players, have had the best minor teams in Dublin for the past two years and are odds on to win the divisoion 1 minor championship in 2012. But our girls now have an excellent mix of youth and experience and convincingly came out winners by 6~15 to 2~8.
Syls Ladies Big League Win
Syls Ladies ere back in league action following their championship success and delivered a stylish performance to overcome a talented St Margarets team in Broomfield on Wednesday night. This Maggies team is backboned by many county players, have had the best minor teams in Dublin for the past two years and are odds on to win the divisoion 1 minor championship in 2012. But our girls now have an excellent mix of youth and experience and convincingly came out winners by 6~15 to 2~8.
Up date Minor Girls Team 2012/2013
Following the big win last week the Minor girls traveled to St Pats Donabate and had a second big win in a week against the local team. They now look certain to qualify for the Championship Semi Finals and have their last group game V Lucan Sarsfields in Broomfield at 6.30 Monday night. Lets hope they can keep up the good record. Eddie
Thanks to U12 coaches
Hello Chairman, On Wednesday evening last, while attending the weekly under 12 football training in old Malahide rugby ground, my son took unwell and fainted. Thankfully he has totally recovered, which was aided I'm sure by the excellent response of all the coaching staff present that evening. I was alerted immediately and an ambulance was called, which duely arrived and took care of our son. Both my wife and I would just like to express our sincere thanks to all of the under 12 coaching staff, Ernie, Jimmy, Des and any others present that I have not mentioned, for their prompt response and the level of care that they provided for our son that evening. Regards and Thanks, Paul and Niamh
Busy Syls Hurlers
We have six lads on the Fingal Minor Hurling team in the All Ireland C Final in Ashbourne next Saturday (see other article). Last Saturday we had four players on the Dublin U14 teams in the Tony Forrestal in Waterford (Eoin Cooney, Danial Murphy, Mickey Meaney, Eamon McLoughney) and four in the U16 All Ireland Blitz in Tipperary (Simon Owens, Ciaran O'Carroll, Shane Nangle, Barry Shearman).
Congratulations to Scooby and the Young Dubs
Very emphatic All Ireland Semi Final win by the young Dubs over Kerry in Croker last Sunday and our own Stephen 'Scooby' Cunningham was at the heart of the victory in the midfield engineroom with Nmh Marnog neighbour Shane Carthy.
U8s played in Croke Park
The U8s had a big day out in Croker but their mentors were no strangers to the setting . . . Shay Keogh with many Leinster medals with Dublin and Paudge Bannon whose father was a huge servant to the GAA and was honoured on match day on the big screen when he died a few years back.
Inter hurlers into Championship Final
IHC St Sylvesters 1-13 Setanta 2-07 Great win in a great game sees us reach our first Iner Final and Qualify for the Senior Hurling Championship for the first time ever next year. There was a strong wind in our faces in the first half and Setanta opened up a four to one lead in the first quarter but from there on we were probably the stronger team.
Fingal compete in Minor C All Ireland hurling Final
In Fingal's first opportunity to have a hurling team compete in all-Ireland minor c championship they are set to play in the final next Saturday 8/9/12 against Cavan in Donaghmore Ashbourne's grounds. St. Sylvester's have six Players involved next Saturday: Colm Byrne. Conor Dwyer, Karl Stacey, Kevin McLoughney, Conor Quinn and Brendan Flood. Support the lads next Saturday in Ashbourne throw in at 3.30 pm.
Death of Joseph Boyne RIP
The death has occurred of Joseph Boyne father of Joe and Ray Boyne and grandfather of current St Sylvesters players Eoghan, Neil, Jack and Darragh. Our best wishes go to his family. Arrangements are as follows…. Removal this Friday from The Kirwan Funeral Home, Ballygall Road West to St. Canice's Church, Finglas village arriving at 5pm. Funeral on Saturday after 10am Mass to Glasnevin Crematorium.
We need your support - EGM 6th Sept 9.00pm
We have the site, we have the money, we have planning permission, we have a developer and a design, we just need our members permission to draw down the Lotto Grant. Extraordinary General Meeting at Scoil Iosa Thusrsday 6th Sept 9.00pm. Make whatever arrangements necessary, we need over 200 votes from club members. There is a lot of work over the last five years by Mick, Brendan, Eddie and more to get us this marvelous and necessary facility. DON'T DARE LET THEM DOWN
Death of Deirdre Curran (Paul's mam) RIP
Paul Currans mother passed away this morning. Paul is a former player and Treasurer of the club and is currently an U11 Football mentor. Our condolences to Paul and Ann Marie and their family. Details are as follows: Deirdre Curran: Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand with Removal this Wednesday evening to St. Anthony’s Church, Clontarf arriving at 5.30. Funeral on Thursday after 10.00 o’clock Mass to Glasnevin Crematorium - details attached.
Syls. Minor Girls 2012/2013 big win in first ever Minor Championship Game
In a very historic week for Sylvester,’s Ladies Section, which saw them win the Intermediate Championship for the first time and go Senior also for the first time. St Sylvester’s Minor girls had their first Minor Championship game ever in the 109 year history of the Club V Castleknock which they won by 49 points. This was a great achievement for the girls considering they are all available for the Minor grade again next year.
Ladies Inter Football Champions
LIFC Final St Sylvesters 1-15 Parnels 2-08 Congratulations to girls winning the Inter Championship at the first time of asking over a very game Parnells. This was a really fine display by our girls whose movement around the field was very impressive. Niamh Mc was awarded Man of the Match and it was the most deserved award I have seen, she was magnificent, driving her team forward, contributing three fine points and popping up on her own goal line defending. Gabby was taking notes beside me but I don't think she will be allowed play on the lads team.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes
Dublin Ladies Intermediate Football Champions St Sylvester’s 1-15 Parnell’s 2-8 This is a fantastic achievement for Declan Barnes and his team and the rollercoaster continues for this inspirational group of players and team mentors.
JUNIOR FOOTBALLERS CONTINUE A GREAT SEASON
Syls Junior A Football team secured promotion to AFL6 with a comprehensive away win to third placed St Brigids yesterday but this is only the start of the story.
U16 hurlers scrape by Crokes
U16H Div3 St Sylvesters 2-12 Kilmacud Crokes 1-10 Bit of a scare for the 16's against a smaller younger Crokes team who refused to lie down. After the high of beating Crumlin earlier in the week, this was a very flat display. Defensively we were mostly fairly solid except for a late goal but up front we made very hard work of scoring and relied on a couple goals to see us through. We play Crumlin again next Tuesday and will need a big improvement to see us through.
Jnr hurlers win over Liffey Gaels
AHL 6 played Wed 22nd in Castle -- Syls 5-11, Liffey Gaels 0-7. The team bounced back from the disappointment of the championship loss to Parnells last wewek with a good win over Liffey Gaels. Liffey started the scoring and after 15 minutes it was 1-2 to 0-3 for Syls, thanks to the first of Derek Roche's three goals and excellent corner forward play by Shane Mc Shera
Seniors lose narrowly at Ballymun
AFL1 Ballymun Kickams 1-11 St Sylvesters 0-13 Narrow loss in a game neither side could control in any way. We both led but Syls look the stronger in the last quarter, led by one but missed a few chances and Kickams kicked two on the break. We actually thought it was a draw. Jockser, Cian and Barry all played.
Syls Social Initiative
Following our successful trip to Croke Park in March (see the pictures here) , we are arranging another venture, this time to the theatre. We have made arrangements to go and see Dublin's most famous play The Plough and the Stars, by Sean O'Casey as produced by the Abbey Theatre. The Abbey Theatre itself is closed for renovations at present and this play is showing in The O’Reilly Theatre, Great Denmark Street, beside Belvedere College.
16 hurlers win to go top
U16H Div3 St Sylvesters 1-13 Crumlin 1-11 In a game we have looked forward to since last Autumn the U16s held out against the unbeaten Crumlin for probably our best win ever. Big thanks to Mick and Enda and the Fingal Co lads for preparing Bridgefield at short notice, it set a great scene for a fine game. The first querter was even stevens at about 3 points each before an Eoin Mc goal and a Ciaran O'Carroll point left us 4 up at the break.
Hurlers draw again - another exciting game
AHL3 St Sylvesters 3-10 Erins Isles 2-13 Another smashing second half display saw us tie again in the league. Is it my imagination or is the standard of hurling higher and more intense than other years. We took the lead just on 60 minutes when a long delivery was batted out by Dave Casey to Andrew who took it at speed and goaled from 20 metres. There was a nice crowd and a great roar. Isles were awarded a 21 m free and took a point to level it at the death to secure senior status I believe.
Cunningham goal seals semi spot for Dublin Minors
All Ireland Minor Football QF Dublin 1-16 Monaghan 0-07 Strong showing after the break with points from Gavin Burke and a goal by Stephen Cunningham dampened the Monaghan challenge and the Dubs pulled away for a comfortable win in Newry this evening. Next stop a double header with the seniors against Mayo in the semis
Ball Wall for Syls
Often called a Hurling Wall but we know we will develop our Football skills in a similar manner. Brendan and his buddy Jumbo visited Riverside outside Birr about 6 years ago to witness Paudi Butler coaching a Galway Minor Hurling team and the intensity and skill so impressed him he decided there and then that Syls needed a facility like this. Brendan collared Mick Stuart and together they have nurtured and developed the idea, raised the money (thanks to the Stack Family and the Lotto) and with Eddies help, worked with Fingal CoCo and local political representatives to pull it all together.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes 19th August
The big game this week is the adult ladies Intermediate Football Championship Final against Parnell’s next Friday evening August 24th at 7pm in Parnell Park. Please come along and support the girls. They are always a treat to watch.
Super win for Inter Hurlers
IHC Syls beat Commercials in the Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter Final by three points this evening. Conditions were very difficult with blustery winds and rain and the standard of hurling was a credit to both teams. I only saw he first twenty minutes where we were quite nervous, missing frees and opportunities with a strong wind in our back. We led by four at the break and it didn't look good when Commercials scored immediately on the restart. Killian and Noel sent a few more pictures - will load later today
Juniors lose by smallest margin
JHC C Syls lost to Parnells by a single point in the quarter final of the C Championship in a game we felt we might have won.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes August 12th
There are two very important games coming up this week for our adult hurlers. The Intermediate hurlers play the quarter final of the championship on Wednesday August 15th against Commercials in Broomfield at 7pm. Our junior hurlers play Parnell’s in the quarter final of their championship in Belcamp Park on Tuesday 14th also at 7pm
16 hurlers delighted with a win
U16H D3 O'Tooles 2-06 St Sylvesters 2-13 With only thirteen players available due to vacation and Dublin duty we were a little worried travelling to O'Tooles, just below us in the league. Thomas goaled early, Eoin Mc and Collie pointed before O'Tooles rocked us with a goal and points to level it. Eoin Mc plucked a high ball to score an excellent goal but again O'Tooles responded from a penalty and we led by 4 at the break.
Kim White in Minor All Ireland Final
Best of luck to Kim White with the Dublin Minor girls in the All Ireland Final v Tyrone on Bank Holiday Monday.
Three wins, three losses in football
Busy week for our footballers with a lot of lads away. The Inters lost by a few points on Wednesday at Ballyboughil but had a good win over Clan Mhuire on Saturday evening in Broomfield, Mark Reilly running the middle, Fionn Cahill and Mannix on form up front impressive defensive displays from Niall Higgens, Brian Shalloe, Keith of course and Alan Sexton.
Ladies reach Championship Final in a cracker
Ladies Inter Championship Semi Final - St Sylvesters 2-11 Kilmacud Crokes 2-10 A late penalty converted by Sinead Aherne secured a marvelous win for the girls to reach the Championship Final against Parnells. It was a smashing evening with a good home crowd and a great game served up by two excellent teams where the lead changed hands several times. A sporting Crokes will consider themselves unlucky to have lost but Syls probably shaded it in possession, especially in the second half, and fought hard to snatch the win. Brian will send a report.
Juniors lose unbeaten record
The Junior As finally lost their unbeaten run in the rain in Broomfield on Tuesday in the league.
Seniors win over Na Fianna
AFL1 St Sylvesters 2-17 Na Fianna 0-11 Very impressive win over Na Fianna with pretty solid contributions throughout the field. An early point by Glenn Hazely was a sign of things to come when Glenn followed immediately with another overlap to setup Michael McCarthy for a tap in goal. Aido found his range after a few early misses, Ross and Bracken regained control in the middle after a few quiet minutes and we led 1-10 to 0-06 at the break.
Disappointing Joy Cup Final
Joy Cup Final St Sylvesters 0-04 St Oliver Plunkets ER 2-04 Thanks to Ray Daly and Mannix Ryan for the pictures
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes July 22nd
Congratulations to Stephen Cunningham and Conor Ryan who had the honour of receiving Leinster Minor Champions medals with Dublin following a very good victory over Meath.
Syls seniors join Inters and Junior 1 teams in Cup Finals:
St. Sylvesters 1 - 13 St Judes 1 - 08: I stand corrected, however I believe this is the first time in the clubs history that 3 Adult football teams will contest 3 Cup Finals in the same year. This was a low scoring game in the first half, with both teams settling well matching one another score for score. However the game took a turn in Syls favour when A Relihan finished to the back of the Jude's net to take a 3 point lead at the break.
Minors in County Action
Congratulations to Kevin O'Flynn winning a Leinster Minor Hurling medal recently and best wishes for the AllIreland. Best wishes also to Conor Ryan and Scooby Stephen Cunningham, lording the middle for the Dublin Minor Footballers next Sunday in the Minor Football Final in Croke Park.
Girls win in the cup over Garda
A ten point win over a strong Garda team at Broomfield was the perfect preparation for the girls for their Inter Championship semi final in Broomfield next Wednesday. Tks to Killian for the pictures
Footballers in three Cup Finals - Reporters needed!!
Starting tonight with the Joy Cup Final where our Inters face Oliver Plunkets ER at the Army Grounds in the Phoenix Park. The Seniors qualified for the final of the St Vincent de Paul Cup with a good win over St Judes at St Margarets last night while the Junior As beat Thos Davis on Tuesday to qualify for the Parsons Cup Final. I badly need reporters and photographers to keep up with all these games and it's a pity not to record and share our successes. Good luck to all the lads, it's never easy to win any competition.
Costly draw for Inter Hurlers, Juniors win
AHL3 St Sylvesters 0-16 Naomh Olaf 1-13 Last free of the game was just 10 yards too far for Martin Ormande into a strong breeze and we ended up drawing a game we had led throughout. We probably did not make enough of our chances in the first half and a five point interval advantage was quickly recovered by Olafs straight on the restart. We led by three with about 10 minutes remaining but a couple of good long range points pulled Olafs back and we were left with one long range effort to try to win it.
Broomfield Wed 25th July - Ladies Championship
The Adult Ladies Team will meet Kilmacud Crokes on Wednesday the 25th July in the Ladies Intermediate Championship Semi-Final. The game is scheduled for Broomfield, as the Syls girls get home advantage having topped their group undefeated in qualifying. This promises to be a tight and exciting match with Crokes currently top of the division 2 league and the Syls girls in 3rd place.
'Malahide Has It Festival'
The 3rd Annual 'Malahide Has It Festival' will take place from 26th July to 29th July and I attach the schedule. This year we have an additional event with renowned classical musician, Vladimir Jablokov, playing his 'Classical Twist' in the Grand Hotel on Friday 27th. Tickets are €15 and can be bought online as www.malahidechamber.ie or from The Grand Hotel.
Dubs Ladies win Leinster
Sinead Aherne scored 1-3 and Niamh McEvoy scored a point for the Dublin Ladies in their Leinster Final victory over Meath. Sinead Treacy also played and Nicole Owens was part of the panel. Our own ladies team play Kilmacud Crokes in the championship semi final in Broomfield on Wednesday 25th
Syls girls star for Dublin
Aimee Hazely led the Dublin Ladies B team to All Ireland glory this afternoon with a convincing victory against Kerry by 3-11 to 0-13. Syls Nicole Owens bagged the three goals for the Jackies with a superb display. Lisa Mcintyre made it a trio of All Ireland medals for the Syls girls. In senior ladies football the Dubs girls reached the Leinster Final with a 4 point win over Laois. Sinead Aherne Niamh Mc, Sinead Treacy and Nicole all involved. They meet Meath in the final. Another great weekend for St Sylvesters .
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes 15th July
Sinead Aherne scored 1-3 and Niamh McEvoy scored a point for the Dublin Ladies in their Leinster Final victory over Meath. Sinead Treacy also played and Nicole Owens was part of the panel. Our own ladies team play Kilmacud Crokes in the championship semi final in Broomfield on Wednesday 25th
Good weekend for our footballers
AFL1 Syls 3-17 St Marys 2-09, AFL3 Syls 0-09 Ballyboden 0-07, AFL7 Ballyfermot 0-03 St Sylvesters 1-13, AFL9 Ballyboughil 0-08 St Sylvesters 0-07, MHL2 Syls 3-07 St Judes 2-22. The seniors returned to winning ways with an impressive display against Marys, Brian Sexton played a leaders role from centre back, Conor Daly, Russy and Darren ran amok up front and Jockser hit a point from nearly 60 yards just to remind us what he can do. On pitch2 the Inters had a tough encounter with a strong Ballyboden
Feile Hurling roundup from Pat Hoyne
Basically it was a great few days, notwithstanding the results didn't go our way, the event itself was very much a success overall. It kicked off in the sunshine on Thursday 5th July when we took on Portlaoise, who we were hosting in Malahide for the weekend, in the first match. While the final score was 3-5 to 0-4 to our visitors, the match was very much in the balance until right before half time when a breakaway Laois goal put clear daylight between the two teams and they went on from there. Portlaoise didn't get it as hard again until they got to Croke Park on Saturday!
Ladies Meet Crokes in Inter Semi
The Adult Ladies Team will meet Kilmacud Crokes on Wednesday the 25th July, in the Ladies Intermediate Championship Semi-Final. The game is scheduled for Broomfield, as the Syls girls get home advantage having topped their group undefeated in qualifying. This promises to be a tight and exciting match with Crokes currently top of the division 2 league and the Syls girls in 3rd place.
Four Syls girls in Leinster Senior Final
Good luck to our girls in the Dublin Squad to play Meath in TG4 Leinster Final Sunday 15th July, 3pm, Dr Cullen Park, Co Carlow.
St Sylvesters Ladies - Tesco Club of the Month
The Dublin Ladies Co Board announced today that St Sylvesters have won the Tesco Club of the Month Award for July. A number of recent achievements by the Syls girls led to us winning the award, which include: Qualification for the intermediate championship semi-final unbeaten in all games Strong St Sylvesters representation on the Dublin Senior A, Senior B, Minor & U/16 inter county successes Growth & success of the Syls girls juvenile section in 2012 Well done to everyone involved. The award will be covered in the Evening Herald GAA section on the 25th of July and the girls will receive a new set of jerseys sponsored by Tesco. Well done to everyone involved.
Two wins two losses in football
Seniors lost by a goal away to a resurgent Fingal Ravens at Rollestown last Saturday. Disappointing result from our perspective but fair play to Ravens who have stopped a slide with some great results lately. Our Inters won away at Lucan in the League after a shakey start. Niall Higgens and Brian Shaloe got a special mention for their excellent defending. Junior As had yet another win in a fine game against Bank of Ireland. Ronnie was kicking points for fun, Declan Markey also hit some nice scores and Kevin Lynnott was excellent in the middle.
Inters qualify for Joy Cup Final with great win over Garda
Joy Cup semi Final Garda 0 - 11 Sylvesters 1 - 12 The Intermediate football had a hard fought win against a fancied Garda team in the Joy Cup semi final.
Inters big win at Garda - football going well
Joy Cup Semi-Final Wed 04/07/12 : Garda 0-11 St Sylvesters 1-12. Syls Intermediate football team had a hard fought win in Westmanstown against a fancied Garda team in the Joy Cup semi-final on Wednesday night and now look forward to playing in the Joy Cup Final for the second year running.
Kevin Haverty's dad passed away RIP
Kevin's dad died this morning after a short illness, may he rest in peace. I will post funeral arrangements when available.
Web site down - back up again
The site was down since last Wednesday. Our domain name disappeared and it took a lot of letters and patience to have it restored. Nothing lost but sorry I missed a few events over the period.
All Ireland Hurling Feile in Malahide
Feile na nGael returned to Dublin after 30years and Syls hosted Div2 GroupA in Broomfield. We also hosted Portlaois players in family houses. I will ask oneof the lads for a report. Bernard and Mel provided a few pictures.
Hurling Camp
Some pictures of the Hurling Camp from Bernard - looks like a fine turnout and well supported by Dublin Hurlers
Tickets for Leinster Football Final
PLEASE NOTE the lists for ticket application for Dublin V Meath on Sunday 22nd are now on the board in the clubhouse . Lists close next Friday 13th July at 6:00 pm. Thank you !
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes July 8th
Congratulations to our under 14 hurlers who competed gamely in the Féile and well done to everyone involved in providing the excellent hospitality to the visiting teams. Our Dublin minor hurler Kevin O Flynn received a Leinster winner’s medal with victory over Wexford in Croke Park in what is a great honour for his club and family and a tribute to the hurling mentors here in the club.
Seniors win over Brigids
AFL1 St Brigids 1-09 St Sylvesters 2-13 Back to winning ways with a fine display against a very strong Brigids at Broomfield. Early dominance with wind advantage saw
Kevin Haverty's dad Seán passed away RIP
Kevin's dad died this morning after a short illness, may he rest in peace. Funeral arrangements are Friday, to the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Artane to arrive at 5.30pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10am and thereafter to Fingal Cemetery, Balgriffin.
Nicole Owens Evening Herald sports star of the week
Congrats to Nicole Owens on winning the Evening Herald sports star of the week award following here haul of 3-2 in helping the Dublin B team defeat Kerry in the All Ireland B final.
Senior League v Brigids moved to Broomfield
Wed evening, 7.30pm, game moved from Russel Park to Broomfield.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes
The All Ireland Hurling Féile comes to Malahide next weekend for the first time ever. Come out and support our young hurler’s quest for glory.
Tickets for Dubs Hurling
I got a note yesterday rte the Dubs two Huring games next weekend Saturday evening in Ennis at 7:00 = I dony suspect that we will be kncked down in the rush and for the Leinster Finals on Subay our Minirs are playing Wexford in Croker. I have a list up for both but I Have to take it down on Monday evening. Anyone can ring the office 8455263 9-10 or 11-12 -the list will stay up til 9:00pm Thanks Brian
Two losses one win in football
The seniors lost away toTempleogue SS (sorry lads I didn't get any report). The Inters lost at home to Clontarf on Saturday evening. We led 8 to 3 at half time after playing some lovely football with the wind behind us but we probably needed a goal or two from our dominance. Clontarf scored three quick points after the restart and pushed on. We had a good spell towards the end but could not break them down. The Junior A team had yet another excellent win away to Fingallians on Friday evening - no stopping these lads.
Two losses one win in football
The seniors lost away toTempleogue SS (sorry lads I didn't get any report). The Inters lost at home to Clontarf on Saturday evening. We led 8 to 3 at half time after playing some lovely football with the wind behind us but we probably needed a goal or two from our dominance. Clontarf scored three quick points after the restart and pushed on. We had a good spell towards the end but could not break them down. The Junior A team had yet another excellent win away to Fingallians on Friday evening - no stopping these lads.
Midweek results w/e 1st July
Midweek results w/e 1st July AFL 7 Syls 3-14 Robert Emmets 1-7 AFL 1 Syls 2-10 St Maurs 1-10 AFL 3 Nh Fionnbarra 0-10 Syls 1-07 AFL 9 Syls 1-16 Cuala 2-8 MHL 2 Syls 1-11 Erins Isle 1-12
Disasterous win sees seniors go top
AFL1 St Sylvesters 2-10 St Maurs 1-10 A fine win to go top of the table was spoiled by a bad leg break suffered by our County U21 Star Gary Sweeney mid first half. The game was stopped for about half an hour while the ambulance came. I understand Gary was comfortable in Beaumont last night waiting for an operation and I know that everyone at the game, and I'm sure all Dublin fans, wish Gary the very best.
Minor hurlers pipped at the post
MHL2 St Sylvesters 1-11 Erins Isle 1-12 Isles goaled with the last puck of the game well into injury time to win after we had fought our way into the lead with a goal about 10 minutes from time. It was a pity to see our county players umpiring instead of playing.
Girls Section Update - Syls Jackies Abu
With all the juvenile teams on their summer break it is the Syls Jackies that are making all the headlines in recent weeks. Niamh McEvoy was the star of he show last Sunday as the Dublin Senior Ladies beat Kildare in the Leinster Championship by 1-14 to 2-4. Niamh bagged 1-2 from midfield. Sinead Aherne led the full forward line and scored 0-4 from play. Nicole Owens, Sinead Treacy and Anne Clarke were all involved in the squad. The girls play Laois this Sunday in the Leinster Semi-Final, at 1pm in Naomh Mearnog.
U16 hurlers win at Kilmacud
u16H Div3 Kilmacud Crokes 0-06 St Sylvesters 2-21 Slow first half when we led 0-07 to 0-03 at the break after weathering a lot of pressure from some very fast Crokes forwards. Ciaran O'Carroll and Simon got into their stride with some excellent points late in the half while Dylan, Killian and Matthew defended well and Danny, yet again, made a few good saves and his clearances were all on target. Simon goaled straight from the restart, Shane pointed and we kicked on from there.
Junior hurlers draw at Ballyboden
We drew last night v ballyboden in AHL 6. Wasn’t able to play so took the camera. Pitch made game v difficult but a great game in the circumstances. Ballyboden top of the table so a good result Killian Kirrane
Busy day in football and hurling
Inters won well over Ballymun to secure a place in the Joy Cup semi final and the Junior As followed with the same result in the Parsons Cup. The Junior Bs were very tight for numbers and put up a spirited display but suffered a heavy defeat in Howth in the Sheridan Cup. The Inter Hurlers secured a draw after leading for most of the game at Rathcoole while the minor footballers, minus their county players lost by 5 to Na Fianna. Junior B Hurlers struggled for numbers and lost to Clontarf . A lot of games with a lot of lads away.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes 24th June
The intermediate football team and the junior 7 team football team both recorded excellent cup wins over Ballymun Kickhams and both advance now to the semi-finals of their respective cup competitions. We got two great wins for the junior hurlers in mid-week and the intermediates earned a draw playing to Commercials on Sunday.
U12s retain the Mick Herron Trophy in Ardara
We won both the A and B trophies with 35 lads playing and over 100 travelling.There were 75 at the beach this morning for the annual parents v kids game. Congratulations to all who participated and many thanks to the Ardara Club yet again for inviting us and for their great hospitality. I'm sure there will be pictures