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Mixed hurling results mid-week
Results w/e 24th June AHL6 Syls 0-17 Erins Isle 2-8 AHL3 Syls 2-12 St Peregrines 2-17 AHL9 Syls 3-13 Castleknock 0-5 Disappointing Inter result against a Peregrines team we had beaten comfortably in the Championship. Colm O'Connor was our scorer in chief in the Junior A game and Pat Hoyne is regaining his touch with the Junior Bs
U12s head to Ardara
See the itinerary attached from John McCormack and Diarmuid Scollard . . . boy are these guys organised . . . hope you all have a great weekend.
14 Footballers win at Thos Davis
Our U14s Footballers had a good win away to Thomas Davis last night. The conditions were poor and it was difficult to play football but we grinded out a result. We needed to win this as although we had an excellent Feilie campaign we have struggled in the league mostly due to not having a full panel available on a regular basis, injuries, sickness, holidays etc…. Hopefully, the Feilie and now this result will act as a catalyst for better results after the Summer break. Ciaran
U10s in Parnell Park June30th - need support
Innisfails are running a fund raiser in aid of Irish Autism Action and have invited St Sylvesters U 10's to play a short football blitc in Parnell Park on Sat 30th June as part of the fund raiser there is a match between Innisfails and some of the well known former inter count players, such as Ciaran Whelan, Trevor Giles, Maurice Fitzgerald, Darragh O Shea and more.
ValO'Connor RIP (Panner's father in law)
Val O’Connor, father of Marie and father in law of our club coach, Panner McCarthy died early this morning. The details are as follows: The death has occurred of Val O'CONNOR of Malahide, Dublin Formerly of Tuam. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife, Jo, children Marie, Aidan, Geraldine and John, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, granddaughters, relatives and friends. Reposing in his home tomorrow Thursday from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday in the Church of The Sacred Heart, Yellow Walls, Malahide. Burial afterwards in Fingal Cemetery, Balgriffin. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Beaumont Hospital Foundation.
ValO'Connor RIP (Panner's father in law)
Val O’Connor, father of Marie and father in law of our club coach, Panner McCarthy died early this morning. The details are as follows: The death has occurred of Val O'CONNOR of Malahide, Dublin Formerly of Tuam. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife, Jo, children Marie, Aidan, Geraldine and John, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, granddaughters, relatives and friends. Reposing in his home tomorrow Thursday from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday in the Church of The Sacred Heart, Yellow Walls, Malahide. Burial afterwards in Fingal Cemetery, Balgriffin. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Beaumont Hospital Foundation.
Tickets for Dublin games
Tickets which members have ordered for the Dub's games in Potlaoise will be distributed between 8:30 and 10:30 on Thursday, We ask for your cooperation in collecting your tickets. Don's forget the lists for the Leinster Football Semi-Final in Croke Park on Sunday week are on the notice board until Saturday next. Brian
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes 17th June
Senior Football Championship O’Tooles 0-4 - 3-19 St Sylvester’s This was a very comprehensive victory. The early goals sucked all the life out of this match as a contest. That doesn’t take away from a very good team performance and some very attractive football of the highest quality. What a shame they have to put it all on hold again.
Malahide Primary Schools Senior Hurling Championship
Whether it was the opportunity to finish school early or the desire to represent their school in hurling, I am not sure but over 50 young hurlers turned up to play for their school in the inaugural ‘Malahide Primary Schools Senior Hurling Championship’ sponsored by The Grand Hotel. Panner sent PJP pictures, I think Ernie has some Ollies
Historic day for hurling in Fingal area
IT was a historic day in Ridgewood as Fingal minors fielded a team for the first time under Willie Bourke. Their opponents were Armagh who take on Derry in the first round of the Ulster Championship and they were inspired up front by full forward, Mattie Lennon. Lennon, whose father manages the Monaghan senior hurlers, was very much the driving force for Armagh as they built up a 1-10 to 0-3 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Seniors safely over O'Tooles
SFC St Sylvesters 3-19 O'Tooles 0-05 In this case the score probably is a fair reflection of the game as,apart from the first 15 minutes, we dominated this game in all sectors of the field. Yet again Ross Hazely lorded the middle and was well supported by Shane. Cian was back at full back and was a steadying influence with 4 under 21s in the backline.
Great display by hurlers goes unrewarded
IHC St Sylvesters 1-13 Whithall 0-17 Very disappointed not to get at least the draw after one of our best displays against a very strong Whithall. There was a great intensity to this game with the lead changing hands frequently. Whitehall moved into a strong lead in the first half but a late Des Lehane goal and a point brought us level at the break.
Junior Hurlers win in Championship
St Sylvesters 1-11, N Fionnbarra 1-10 The second team seem set for a quarter final in the Junior C Champoinship with a narrow but deserved win over Naomh Fionbarra on Sunday morning. Dave Kennedy was assured in goals and the Kirrane brothers formed a good half back partnership and were well assisted by Eoin mc Clafferty.
Two wins and a loss in cup football
The Junior A team continued their very impressive run with a win in the Parsons Cup over St Margarets by 2-06 to 1-05 and the Inters Joy Cup Syls 1-14 Garristown 1-05. The Junior Bs snatched defeat from the jaws of victory giving up three late goals to lose 5-05 to 1-16 to Towers Clondalkin. It was a great pity as we had played some smashing football early on with Dave Smeaton and Mark Gillette on song early on.
Thomas Mulligan Memorial Cycle
Dublin footballers Eamon Fennell and Paul Flynn were on hand to recently launch the annual Tomás Mulligan Memorial Cycle in aid of Pieta House, the suicide crisis centre. The fun cycle, which is in its fifth year, is held in memory of Dublin footballer Tomás Mulligan. This event organised by the Mulligan family takes place on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of August and this years destination is Dundalk and the Cooley Peninsula. The cycle aims to raise awareness of the work carried out by Pieta House.
U12 fundraising Quiz
The U12's are currently in the process of fundraising for the U12 team to buy some sports gear etc for their panel of players which now numbers over 50 in total. Also a large number of the panel are also travelling to Ardara for an annual tournament on the 22nd June - 35 players have already confirmed and we have over 100 people from Malahide heading to the North West for the weekend. One of the key events for which we require your support is the Table Quiz due to be held on the 8th June, 2012 at 8.00 PM in the Clubhouse. This promises to be a great night and we have some excellent spot prizes available on the night - see below.
Tickets for Dublin v Kilkenny
The list for tickets for the Leinster Senior Hurling Semi-Final – 23rd June 2012 O'Moore Park, Portlaoise Kilkenny v Dublin @5pm is on the Notice Board until Saturday 16th June
Code of Best Practice course
All mentors working with children (U18s) must complete the Irish Sports Council/GAA Code of Best Practice in Youth Sports Course. As previously advised, this County Board run Code of Best Practice course will be run for us in the Clubhouse on this Wednesday 6th June from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. It will be held upstairs at the back. If you haven't already done this course, please attend on the night. Regards Pat
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes 3rd June
Darren Clarke scored eight points for Louth against Dublin, with a magnificent point from a line ball the pick of the bunch in what was an excellent performance. Two great performances from both the Dublin football and hurling teams gave us a great start to this year’s championships.
Good week for our footballers
All adult football teams won this week in their leagues. The seniors as reported below, the Inters won well over Naomh Olaf in Broomfield, The Junior A team looked very impressive against Vincents while Mark Gillette led the forwards for a junior B win over neighbours Nmh Marnog withh Derek Roche and a very lively David Smeaton also back in the fold.
Seniors shoot on sight at Clontarf
AFL1 O'Tooles 0-07 St Sylvesters 1-12 With Darren and Nigel resting for county duty and Micháel, Aiden and Fanning out with injuries our forward line tonight all staked their claim with some excellent scores. Glen got a good goal after some very swift passing, Russy found his shootiing boots from play and hit two lovely frees from the ground, John Coughlan, Andrew Hartnett, Gary, Campers all contributed good points and we seemed to be happy to simply shoot on sight and I thought it paid dividends.
Tickets for Dubs games
Tickets which members have ordered for the Dub's games this weekend will be distributed between 8:30 and 10:30 on Thursday, We ask for your cooperation Brian
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes
Under 13a football team St Sylvester’s 4-10 Ballyboden St Endas 6-3 This was an absolute cracker of a match. At half time the home team were 11 points behind after conceding four early goals to Ballyboden but they scored 3-8 in a brilliant second half comeback. The scoring was superb and the defence only conceded three scores. Brian Barnes manages to get the very best out of this very fine team.
16Bs win their Championship Shield
U16C Shield Final Castlenock 2-08 St Sylvesters 4-06 'Goals win games' the ref told us after our repeat Shield Final win over a very game Castlenock at their lovely new grounds. And how right he was, three in a short burst mid way through the second half, a lovely volley by Glenn Cosgrove and two from broken ball by Lee after Castlenock had led for a while.
U16 Quiz Night
Thanks to all who attended, sponsored and supported our Fundraising Quiz last night. After nearly 10 years together it was nice to have a night out where Declan Ryan compered and quizzed (and quipped, of course) but even the bould Deccie couldn't get a song out of Liam Foley (who did promise to sing for any €100 sponsor at the U12 Ardara fundraiser in a few weeks - John McCormack, take note). Thanks to John Shiels of Londis who always helps so many of our teams (and employs so many also) and Eithne, Philip, Mike Rosenel, Michelle, Declan, Kevin, Bernard, Archie, Mick, Padraig, Shay et al for prizes and help.
Third C'ship win in a row for Inter Hurlers
IHC Trinity Gaels 0-11 St Sylvesters 5-17 Another strong performance by our Intermediate hurlers against an often dogged Trinity Gaels. We led by 2-09 to 0-03 at half time and a goal on the restart put paid to any chance of a come back. In fairness to Trinity they then had a good 10 minute spell where they notched up some very good scores but the lads battled to the final whistle and finished convincing winners. And Lenny reminded me that we have not yet conceded a goal this year - I'm sure I'm tempting fate mentioning that one.
BALL WALL - planning application approved
All systems go for our new Ball Wall after planning was approved last week by Fingal CoCo. We are now finalising site engineering in preparation for Tenders due out in the coming weeks. Call Mick Stuart or Brendan Bannigan for info. Onwards and Upwards.
Congratulations on U21 All Ireland
Gary Sweeney, Ray Boyne and Fionn Carney with the Leinster and All Ireland U21 trophies.
Record numbers at Mini All Ireland Finals
Regardless of the weather for the preceeding weeks, Syls Mini All Ireland Finals Day always brings out the sun and this year was no exception. Broomfield was resplendent thanks to the efforts of our Sponsor, Audi North Dublin and our hard working committee and was thronged on Sunday afternoon as record numbers of young players took part in our Finals Day.
Girls qualify for Inter Semi Final
LIFC St Sylvesters 0-18 Ballinteer St Johns 0-08 Yet another second half blitz saw the girls notch up their third win in the Championshio and qualify for the semi finals. A one point lead at seven to six at half time was a fair reflection of a first half where Johns stayed with us almost point for point. The second half was a different story, Syls half back line closed the door, Lea Harold, Sinead Treacy and Anne Clarke sweeping forward at every opportunity, Macker taking a few great high catches and the combination of Nicole, Sinead and Katy Slattery hitting a string of excellent points.
Juniors qualify for B Championship Semi Final
JFC B St Sylvesters 2-11 Wanderers 1-04 A brilliant second half performance where our young team simply had too much mobility after a very tight first half. At one stage we were 4 points to 1 down but a good goal by Andrew Berry settled our nerves and we trailed by a point at the half. Homer and Graham Morris cleaned up in the backline, Dominic and Kevin Lynnott were on top in the middle and the speed of Killian O'Flynn, Garreth McGrath and Barry Cowley was too much for Wanderers up front. Semi Final v St James Gaels in Sept.
U14 hurlers pipped in Feile Semi Finals
After their heroics in the football just a few weeks ago, the U14s had another splendid day out in the Dublin Feile na nGael Hurling tournament on Saturday, just pipped by the favourites (and eventual winners) Whitehall Gaels after extra time in the semi final down at Cuala. I am promised pictures and a story from Joan or John. We still have the All Ireland Feile to look forward to aswe are hosting in Dublin this year.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes
Audi Dublin North did another superb job on the family fun day and barbeque and even organised the very pleasant weather. Thank you to all who helped in this great event. The junior football team were a point down at half time but held Wanderers scoreless for the second half and ran out convincing winners with 2-11 to 1-4. They move on now to the semi-final. On Tuesday they defeated Ballymun Kickhams by 2-5 to 1-6.
Minor hurlers win in the league
MHl2 St Sylvesters 2-09 Ballinteer St Johns 1-07 Fine game of hurling which we pretty much led from start to finish without ever looking comfortable against a good young Johns team
U16 hurlers win over Parnells
U16H Div3 St Sylvesters 2-13 Parnells 0-04 Like a lot of our games we defended very well, gave very little away again in the middle and scored enough of our chances. Eoin McCarthy and Eoin Kennedy did well in the corners, Ciaran O'Carroll and Simon scored some excellent first half points while Killian Power and Baz were strong in defense. Scrappy got a bad hand injury and we wish him well.
Ladies Minors continue to impress
The up date on the Girls minor football must start with congratulating Kim White who won a Leinster Minor medal for the Dubs V Meath in the Final on 5th May 2012. Good luck in the All Ireland.
U14 Dublin Development
Fallout from our recent good showing in the Football Feile was three more Syls players being invited onto the Dublin Development squad . . .well done lads . . . Christian Doyle, Mark Mccormack, Bryn Redmond, David Maloney, Luke Troy, Eoin Cooney, Alex Wright, Daniel Murphy
Syls Battle hard to earn a win.
U16A Div2 Football, St Sylvesters 3-11 Fingallians 3-10. Thursday evening saw another excellent performance by the U16A Football team at Bridgefield. Syls showed their intentions by coming out of the blocks scoring 4 quick points at the start of the match, only to see Fingallians come back with 3 points without reply followed by a goal putting Fingallians in front. Syls fought back getting back on top, only just and at half time the teams were fairly evenly matched.
Senior footballers lose to Templeogue SS
SFC R1 Templeogue Synge St 1-15 St Sylvesters 2-09 A very disappointing loss in the first round of the championship after a very hot and cold display. We had started well, took a point when a goal was on, a few points then a goal from Darren off a Daly pass and it looked good for us. As usual, not many games are won in the first ten minutes and so it proved yet again.
Sinead Aherne honoured in 'Fingal Sporting Heroes'
Congrats to Sinead Aherne and Cliodhna O’Connor who are featured in a book launched last week ‘Fingal Sporting Heroes’ the girls are featured along with GAA greats like former Dublin footballers Barney Rock, the Foley (Lar and Des) brothers, Mick Kennedy, Paddy O’Reilly, Bryan Cullen, Ciarán Duff and others like Ollie Campbell (rugby, Eoin Morgan (cricket) and Philip Walton (golf).
Looking forward to Christmas
The U16 hurlers have something to look forward to with our top of the tale clash with Crumlin now fixed for Christmas Day . . . don't say we never give you anything!
Ladies Win in Championship
The ladies team made it two from two in the championship in Broomfield on Wednesday evening, coming out on top in a tough game against the Garda ladies. We went 1-2 ahead in the early exchanges but the Garda hit back to level early on. Goals from Macker and Sinead followed by a Carol Hickey point put us 7 points ahead at the break.
Under 15s on a roll
The Under 15 footballers have turned their season around with back-to-back wins in the Division 5 (revised) league. On Tuesday evening at the Castle, Syls emerged 7-11 to 2-8 winners over Cuala with unquestionably the team’s best performance so far.
Junior Footballers qualify for Quarter Final
JFC B St Sylvesters 2-05 Ballymun Kickams 1-06 I only saw the last few minutes - a smashing goal by Andrew Berry to put us a point ahead, a couple of missed frees and a Messi style point by a 'looking good' Barry Cowley. A great win in front aof a good crowd. Quarter Final next Sunday at Broomfield 11.00am against Wanderers or ? Thanks to Killian K for the pictures.
Pictures from the Vincents C'ship game
John Keogh sent these pictures from the victory over Vincents in the Inter Hurling Championship last Saturday.
Girls Minor Team 2012
This is an update on the girls Minor Team for 2012. They traveled to Clonshaugh to play Craobh Chiaran on Monday 14th May 2012. This is the old Club of our Trainer Declan Hetherton, so there was representation from the Hetherton family on both sides.
U11 very busy these days
The U11 footballers continued their good form of late with 2 wins over Skerries in Bridgefield on Saturday. Our 3rd team had a bye so we had almost 30 players despite the numerous absences for Communions but we managed to give all a decent run and take the points.
2 Wins and a narrow defeat for U 12 football teams this weekend
The U12 Footballers were out in force again this weekend with 3 teams taking to the field on Saturday afternoon. First up were the A team who were up against a very determined Oliver Plunketts team in Broomfield. It was a closely fought match all the way through and Syls narrowed the lead with only two minutes to go to a single point after Liam Shalloe found the net.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes
Ladies intermediate football championship. St Sylvester’s 4-13, Raheny, 1-8 The ladies team had a very good championship victory over their perennial rivals Raheny in Broomfield on Wednesday. They play Garda this Wednesday for a place in the semi final. Come along and support them.
16 hurlers win at Barróg
U16H Div3 Naomh Barróg 2-03 St Sylvesters 3-12 Two late goals and a couple of points made it look like a big win but it was not a comfortable win. Ciaran O'Carroll settled us early with a well taken goal of a pass from Eoin K, Shane and Ciaran shared points but a good Barrog goal held us to 1-06 to 1-02 at the break.
U12s lose norrowly to Vincents
U12F Div1 St Sylvesters 3-06 St Vincents 3-09 This was a keenly contested game with both sides giving 100 per cent. Despite missing a number of players the team that was picked did the club proud. This was the first time our U12's came off a pitch and knew that the game of Gaelic football is not just about fancy footwork. There was some hard but fair challenges from both sides with some fine fielding from Alan Byrne, Josh Reinhardt and Harry Barnes.
Dublin U21 win All Ireland
Another great day for the Dubs and Syls players Gary Sweeney and Fionn Carney defeating a fine Roscommon team who led up to 50 minutes but changes in the Dublin team saw us take over in the last 10 to win by seven points. Gary Sweeney had another fine game at centre forward (Dessie Dolan likened him to Declan Sullivan the way he set up our attack). Congratulations also to Nmh Marnóg players Michael Gibbs and team captain Kevin O'Brien.
Ladies win in the c'ship
The Adult ladies team got their intermediate championship off to a great start in Broomfield on Wednesday with a win against Raheny. The visitors got off to a better start and dominated the game in the early stages with Dublin senior star Siobhan Woods hitting some quality scores. But the Syls girls hit back and closed the gap to a point at the break.
Hurlers great win in the championship
IHC St Sylvesters 3-10 St Vincents 0-10 The hurlers maintained their hundred percent record with a very strong showing against Vincents. This was a much more intense effort by our lads epitomised by Hillary throwing himself in front of a shot at the death, just two days after his wedding . . is that commitment!!
Community Games Hurling & Football
Please note that Dublin Community Games hurling and football finals are being hosted by us in Bridgefield this coming Friday 11th May (hurling) and Tuesday 15th (football). Semi final draws are as follows: Please do come along and support. Hurling - Bridgefield - Friday May 11th - 6.30pm Malahide v Skerries Lucan v Knocklyon Football - Bridgefield - Tuesday May 15th - 6.30pm Malahide v Lucan Knocklyon v Donabate
Anne Reilly RIP
We are sad to report the passing of Anne Reilly, wife of our past Chairman Brendan and a great supporter of St Sylvesters. I will post funeral details when available. Our condolences to Brendan and his family.
Oliver Plunketts win in Croke Park
Congratulations to St Oliver Plunketts NS on winning the Cumann na mBunscoil Senior Hurling Shield Final at Croke Park today, they defeated Scoil Mobhi of Glasnevin 2-8 to 1-5. Earlier in the campaign todays opposition had run out comfortable 5 point victors in Bridgefield, however Mr Fortune had tuned this squad to the max and with Croke Park inspiring them they led from start to finish.
Great show in Feile by our U14s
Although we didn't win in the end we went close in reaching our first Feile na nÓg Football Final since 2005 and only bowed out to a very fine St Brigids outfit. The lads were particularly pleased with our group win over Na Fianna where we played the best football this team have ever produced. We had to fight really hard to overcome Thomas Davis with a late Mark McCormack goal on Sunday morning and that may have proved our undoing in the final. We gave up an early goal against Brigids in the final in Parnell, fought out way back to 0-4 to 1-1 but the effort and the big field proved too much as Brigids dominated the second half to win well in the end.
Pictures from Feile weekend
Thanks to John Keenan
Club notes 7th May
“Ta obair na gcapaill deanta ag Gary Sweeney” was the apt description from the TV commentator as Gary Sweeney and Fionn Carney won All Ireland under 21 medals with Dublin following a great victory over a very good Roscommon team. This was a proud day for family, friends, club and county. Comhghairdeachas libh go léir,
Five goal Glen Cosgrave leads 16Bs to Shield Final
U16C C Shield SF St Sylvesters 7-06 St Pats (D) 4-07 Shay and Padraic were talking down our chances against a strong Pats from two divisions above us and having a good season. Glen Cosgrave had other ideas, however, and after going 1-02 down and looking like we were heading for a tough afternoon, scored five goals to see us into the final for the second year in a row.
Inters progress (Ducky come back, all is forgiven)
IFC St Sylvesters 2-09 Erins Isles 0-06 Comprehensive in the end but it looked a little dodgy with 15 minutes remaining when we led by a single point and had not scored in the second half. We finally found our scoring boots when a free from Alan Foy was fielded by the lively Fionn Cahill and finished to the net by Sean Byrne just as he was introduced to the action.
Daly goal seals win for seniors
AFL1 St Sylvesters 1-09 Parnells 1-06 No messing about , this was a tight tough league game against a very strong Parnells and we stood up to it well for a very encouraging win. Maybe I haven't seen enough senior football recently but I thought the pace and intensity were near championship level, pretty much every ball was keenly contested and there were some smashing scores from both sides. We led five point to four at half time after a pretty even first half although we did spurn a good goal chance just at the break.
Annual Inter Club Golf Challenge
The annual Malahide Inter Club Golf Challenge takes place again this year between St Sylvesters GAA Club, Malahide Cricket Club, Malahide United, Malahide Golf Club and Malahide Rugby Club.
St Oliver Plunketts NS hurlers heading to Croker
Best wishes to Mr. Fortune and the senior hurlers of St Oliver Plunketts NS who will be contesting the Cumann na mBunscoil Senior Hurling Shield Final in Croke Park on Tuesday, throw in 10.30. Made up of a panel of 20 hurlers, all who play for Syls and many who are eligible for this competition for the next 2 years, they have worked hard over the last few months and their efforts are being rewarded with a run out in Headquarters.
Adult Ladies Beat Ballinteer in League
The Adult Ladies team beat Ballinteer in the League in Broomfield on Wednesday night by a scoireline of 5-8 to 2-6. The girls lead by 4 points at the break with goals from Louise Ryan, Nicole and Sinead Aherne. In the second half the girls kept the scoreboard ticking with tidy points from Slatts & Carol Hickey. Macker and Nicole finished off the game with 2 more goals to record a solid victory. The girls now get ready for their championship encounter with Raheny next Wednesday.
Féile U14 Skills Competition Sarah Whalley Winner
In the U14 Gaelic Football Feile Skills Competition Sarah Whalley from our U14 girls won the U14 Division 1 Competition.
Square Ball and other rule changes
Please note the following Playing Rule changes which were passed at Congress on Saturday, 14th April. These changes will become operative one month from Congress (i.e 14th May) and are to be implemented in all competitions.
st sylvesters v aghamore gaa club co.mayo
On Sunday 29th april St Sylvesters welcomed aghamore gaa club,yes i hear you say aghamore!!!!even google found this hard to find. Aghamore is a small town in Co.Mayo with a proud history behind it,and even once graced the skills of our own infamous Sir John Cox(on speaking to the men involved in aghamore they say he was a mighty player and the legend is still talked about).
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes
Congratulations to Eddie Sullivan and the members of the executive who were elected at last weeks AGM. Eddie called for more people to get involved in helping to run what is a very big club and thanked all the members who continue to serve us so well.
Junior Hurlers win in the Championship
JHC C St Sylvesters 1-09 Na Fainna 2-02 Syls had a strong wind in the first half but gave up a goal early and another at the break to leave a big task in the second half leading 1-07 to 2-00. Fortunately we were up to the tsk defensively and held Na Fianna to two points in the second half to record a good win. Maybe Eddie will send some details.
Under 15s get back on winning track
A cold and windy back pitch at Drimagh Castle CBS on the Long Mile Road proved to be a welcoming place for the Under 15s who got back on the winning trail on Sunday morning after a number of close calls in recent league matches. Syls led 4-1 to 3-1 at the break and accounted for St. James Gaels by 7-5 to 4-3 with a committed second-half performance
Inter Hurlers win in the C'ship
IHC St Peregrines 0-10 St Sylvesters 1-15 We led from start to finish and, thanks to an early goal by Martin Ormonde from a long free (did it get a touch?) we were always more than six ahead. Defensively we were excellent, Alan Morris and Dara Flaherty particularly in good form, Andrew and Russy in the middle and Martin Ormonde deadly from frees with a goal and nine I think.
U16s battle hard but just miss out
U16F A Championship St Sylvesters 0-12 Cuala 1-14. A great second half performance, the ball bounced around the Cuala square a few times but we just didn't get the break after battling back to three points. Cuala got an early jump leading 1-4 to 0-1 before we settled and it proved just too much for us to overcome but congrats to Archie and Peter and the lads, it was a great effort.
Syls drawn in 2A for All Ireland Feile na nGael
Syls families will host the Laois representatives in the All Ireland Feile na nGael and we are drawn in group 2A along with Laois, Castlenock and Westmeath. We have offered to host the group in Malahide but have not heard yet if that will happen - would be a nice hurling weekend for the town.
Cullen talent spotting our U12s
U12s get the league campaign of to a flying start with 3 wins and a certain Dublin captain keeping an eye on proceedings. Apologies for late report. Syls U12 Football teams got off to a flying start in their respective league campaigns across 3 teams last Saturday week. (Thanks to John McCormack for the report)
Junior A team look strong at Plunkets
JFC B St Oliver Plunkets ER 0-08 St Sylvesters 0-14 Strong impressive display in the B Championship away to Plunketts, we led from start to finish, always in control without killing off the game. Defensively we were solid, Graham Morris and Falvey protecting Ciaran Murray fairly well, Dominic McDonnell and Kevin Lynnott showing a bit of class around the middle, Keith Slye hit three frees off the ground from outside the 45, very impressive . . .
U7s away at Donabate
All the players did us proud in what was a hugely enjoyable day yesterday with lots of great performances especially when you take into account the fact that they had 5 teams so each one of their teams got a rest at some stage. Thanks to Dave, Stuart, Jackie & Matt for managing the teams & our resident photographer Peter. The kids are coming on in leaps and bounds but the most important thing is that they are all involved and enjoying themselves.