Minor 2016
Juvenile Section looks back - looks forward
A very lively Juvenile AGM last night chaired by Ernie Brenner and ably abetted by Juv Sec Pat Hoyne looked back at very successful 2011 and forward to 2012. Pat and Ernie are staying on for 2012, Club Chairman Eddie Sullivan and Bar Manager Gary Penrose addressed the meeting and all representative positions were filled. Read Pat's report attached, it captures a very busy section and acknowledges all those that make it happen.
Sylvester's Girls Are Back
Sylvester's girls teams all return to training over the next week in preparation for the new season. New players are invited down to all teams. Contacts below
Syls players in Dublin U13 win over Waterford
Dublin under 13 hurlers who travelled to Waterford on Saturday last. The Dubs won by two points after a terrific match.. Representing St Sylvesters were Daniel Murphy , Eamonn McLoughney ,Mikey Meaney and Eoin Cooney.
U12 Footballers win Div1 North
U12 Div1 St. Sylvesters 4-8 Na Fianna 2-6 Syls U12As were confirmed as North Dublin champions on Saturday last with a comprehensive win over closest rivals Na Fianna. Both teams entered the last game of the season with identical records having lost only one match each throughout the campaign.
Minor Bs lose narrowly in C'ship semi
MFC E St Sylvesters lost to Ballyboden St Endas in an exciting championship semi final that went right down to the wire. Some confusion at the end when we had a close in free but seemingly believed we were two points down and went for a goal which was defended by the Boden lads. Turned out we were only a point down. Bad luck that.
U13 hurlers finish strong
U13H Div2 St Sylvesters 7-10 St Judes 2-06 Third in Div2 is a good showing for our u13s after a very strong second ha;f against Judes. It didn't look so good at half time with Judes gaining some dominence in the second quarter but we came out very strong in the second half.
St Sylvesters Hurling Camp July 2011
Another successful Hurling Camp for u10 to u14with participants from St Sylvesters, Skerries Harps, O'Dwyers and Trinity Gales has just concluded. We were delighted to have two inter county players Shane Ryan (Nh Mearnog) and David O'Callaghan (St Marks) both who played in Croke Park v's Kilkenny in the Leinster final last Sunday, to deliver the camp.
Under 12 Football - Ardara Trip 10-12 June 2011
The Syls u12 squad, accompanied by parents, family and friends, took Donegal by storm last weekend when they represented the club in the annual Mick Herron Memorial Tournament at Adara, bringing the trophy home for the first time in 3 years. The 41 strong panel were a great credit to themselves, their families and their club as they demonstrated their class and maturity both on and off the pitch.
U12s heading to Ardara in force
Forty two players, over ninety in the party travelling to the annual Ardara tournament in Donegal. The lads are very grateful to everyone who supported their fundraising quiz and cake sale. It took some legendary project management and we wish them a great weekend - Crosse promised pictures. Yet again a big thanks to Ardara for hosting St Sylvesters, it is becoming as big an event for our lads as the Feile, great stuff.
U12 footballers - best display yet
St. Sylvesters 6-16 Naomh Mearnog 1-7 Syls U12As extended their league winning streak to 5 games with a comprehensive win at Bridgefield over local rivals Naomh Mearnog. As the sun came out, the boys from Portmarnock were feeling the heat from the start as Syls put on their finest display of the season so far.
U12s Fund Raising for Ardara Trip
Over the week-end of June 10th and 11th, the St.Sylvester's U12 footballers with their mentors and families will travel to Ardara in South West Donegal to represent the club in the annual U12 tournament run by the local club. The team will be following in the footsteps of several previous U12 teams and it is our intention that the players will represent themselves, their families and their club with passion, pride and respect.
Oliver Plunkets in Fingal Schools Final
St Oliver Plunkett National School Senior Boys took on a strong St Mary's of Ashbourne in the Fingal Schools League Premier Division final in Parnell Park on Tuesday . There is nothing quite like the schools finals in Parnell Park in May and the 400 odd screaming Malahide kids been shepherded by some stressed teachers and a bunch of nervous parents all decked out in the school colours ensured the excitement and noise level was like an All Ireland Final. The bus loads of travelling supporters left the school early with high hopes that this was going to be their year as they have fallen at the final hurdle a few times before in recent years but unfortunately Malahide lost out again in a close encounter.
AJ and Dan to the fore as U12s win well at Finglas
U12F Erins Isles 1-3 St. Sylvesters 5-12 Syls U12As bounced back from their defeat to St. Vincents in impressive fashion against Erin’s Isle in Finglas last week. In a new look attack featuring regular defenders Daniel Deneher and Osian Dullaghan, the Syls boys were quick out of the traps, racking up 3 points before Erins could muster a shot on target. The first two of these were poached by Daniel, clearly relishing his new role further up the field. Phelim Butler quickly added a point and a goal either side of a goal from the home side. Deneher then added a goal to his tally as the Malahide boys built up a comfortable half time lead of 3-8 to 1-1, the third goal coming courtesy of a well placed shot from AJ McCabe.
U12 down to earth with a bang
Under 12 Football 12 Mar 2011 St. Sylvesters 1-4 St.Vincents 3-13 After their rousing victory against Raheny the previous week, Syls U12A came down to earth with a bang at Bridgefield last Saturday. The boys came up against a very well drilled and determined St. Vincents team who moved into top gear from the throw in.
A sharp and determined performance by Syls U-12
U12 Raheny 1-6 St. Sylvesters 2-14 A sharp and determined performance by Syls U-12 A on Saturday secured a well deserved win against a strong Raheny side at St. Ann’s Park. Syls controlled most of the play in the first half, despite playing into a stiff wind. Slight over elaboration in front of goal and some wayward finishing prevented Syls from building up a comfortable lead. However, they did pick off some nice scores, one in particular that started from a well placed pass from goalie Harry Barnes through to Daniel Denneher and onto half forward Bobby McCarthy who finished neatly
U12s beat the rain and take to the beach
With all pitches closed and most matches postponed Brian Barnes and the U12 squad were still determined to get in some early season training last weekend. So it was down to Portmarnock beach where most of the lads assembled to take advantage of the sunny Saturday morning sea air. They ran up and down the dunes, did some drills and had an enjoyable training game while bemused joggers, strollers and dog-walkers looked on. They managed to not lose anyone in the dunes but they stopped short of a dip in the sea although the water did look inviting !
Dublin Community Games Finals - Santry - 3rd/4th July 2010
St Sylvesters GAA club were well represented at the 2010 Dublin Community Games Finals held in Santry Stadium on Sat/Sun last as the Malahide team had one of its most successful years ever. As the tired athletes adjourned to the clubhouse on Sunday evening they could be proud of the fact that their efforts had helped Malahide to achieve 3rd place in Dublin in the overall award . .
U12s in Ardara 2010
Anthony sent this team photo fro Ardara in Donegal, must be our 8th or 9th year to visit - hopefully we will see some more. I like the new shirts - is there significance to the left shoulder sash?
U11 footballers win over Ashbourne
Some of the most impressive juvenile football I have seen in Syls for a long while, the U11s had two good wins over an equally fine Ashbourne teams. I must get some reports on these lads from Brian Barnes, Paul Reinhardt or John Cross, they are a well kept secret but well worth watching both Syls U11 teams.
Heroic Effort Not Enough for U11 girls
Syls U11 Girls were defeated in the Championship Semi-final by St Brigids on Saturday in Broomfield. Brigids played with the wind in the first half and got a great start with a couple of nice points and then were awarded a dubious goal which was deemed to have crossed the line much to the consternation of the Syls defence. Some great defending by Syls kept the deficit to six points at the break. In the 2nd half, Syls pushed forward relentlessly but found scores hard to get. Brigids defended strongly in what was becoming an absorbing encounter. Despite owning the ball and the game being played almost totally in the Brigids half of the field, we just could not get the breakthrough. The Syls girls were very upset at the end of a game that they could have, and probably should, have won, showing just how much the game meant to them. We wish Brigids the best of luck in the final.
Street Leagues Finals - Another Wonderful Day for Syls
Well, we did it again - 200 players, 17 games, 34 teams, grannies, grandads, burgers, ice cream, bouncy slides . . . and the weather showed up just right. Sylvesters Annual Street Leagues Finals was another great day for our club and for the Community. Hearty congratulations to Ciaran Meehan and his team for a job very well done. Read Ciaran's message below.
Girls U10 - our newest best team
Sylvesters Girls nursery have delivered their latest team of players and the U-10 team have been playing games for the last few weeks. For most of the girls this has been their first time to pull on the Syls jersey and they have thoroughly enjoyed the games.