Hurling
Minor Hurlers good display not enough at Maurs
MFC B St Maurs 2-16 Clann na Mara 1-12 Our best display of the year in the first half was not enough to give us the win out in Rush as Maurs finished stronger in the last quarter. This leaves us needing a win at Fingallians and other favourable results if we are to progress. Thanks to Mike Rose Nell for the pictures.
Minor Hurlers happy to draw, could have won
MHC B Clan na Mara 1-13 Thomas Davis 2-10 For the first half of the game Thomas Davis had the upper hand and controlled nearly every aspect of the game, which saw us coming in at half time with a 7 point defecit. Clan na Mara came out at in the second half playing like a different team, where we started getting to the Sloitar first and really pushing forward and chipping away at that lead.
Junior Hurlers bow out at quarter finals
JHC "C" QF : Raheny 0-19 Syls 3-7, Syls Junior Hurlers bowed out of the "C" Championship on Sunday morning losing by 3 points. 19 scores to 10 tells the story. Raheny were very lively and constantly posed a threat moving forward. In a gallant effort to contain them we conceded numerous frees, 10 of which were converted by an expert Raheny freetaker.
Hurlers pipped at the post
SHC B QF Setanta 0-14 St Sylvesters 2-07 Beaten by pretty much the last puck of the game but, in truth, the scoreline tells the real story of 14 scores to 9. A Martin Ormond goal mid first half and a Martin Casey one just before the break gave us a flattering 2-04 to 0-04 lead. We pointed on the restart but from there on it was pretty much all Setanta with the wind in their backs they picked off a steady, if slow, stream of points. Defensively we put up a great effort and Setanta only threatened our goal once when well handled to Anthony.
Adult Football and Hurling League Tables
As of 28th August . . . .Hurlers looking for Senior League status, need two wins . . . . other than that we are depending on championships for a bit of excitement . . . and I'm sure there will be some, starting this Saturday evening at Poppintree for Senior Hurling B Championship Quarter Finals and two weeks time Junior B Championship Final . . .
Junior Hurlers snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
AHL6 : Kevins 1-16, Syls 3-11 - Dolphins Barn, Sunday 17th August 2014 We led for about 3 seconds, the last 3 seconds as it turns out, as the Ref blew up for full time, much to the bemusement of the Syls line, Des Cahill ( Cuala were playing footie beside us) and a scrawny fox that ambled by ! But it was pleasing to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat as we've done the opposite often enough.
Hurlers keep up impressive form
AHL3 Commercials 2-09 St Sylvesters 3-16 A win that keeps us in contention for automatic promotion to Senior league hurling, we led from start to finish and recovered from a wobble before half time to finish well in control. It looked like the game was over early when we led by 10 points but two goals against before the break rocked us having to face a strong wind in the second half.
JHC walkover to Syls
St Judes not travelling to Broomfield to play St Sylvesters in the backmatch in JHC C Group 1 next Tuesday 12th August - walkover to Syls
2014 Minor Football and Hurling Championships
The draws for the 2014 Minor Football and Hurling Championships took place last night and resulted in the groups as listed on the attachment. Commencement Dates - Minor Hurling - September 7th. Minor Football - September 14th. (dates subject to possible minor inter-county commitments).
Hurlers flying high
AHL3 St Sylvesters 2-15 St Peregrines 2-09 Big win for the hurlers over a previously unbeaten Peregrines in a good game in Broomfield. A feature of the team this year is the strength in depth we seem to have built up. I asked Lenny last night who he thought had played well and he said everyone and, for once, I agreed with him. Anthony Dunne again pulled off an incredible save, nice to hear the Peregrines guy congratulate him to which Anthony replied ' sure I didn't even see it', good reactions, bodes well.
Hurlers into C'ship QF
SHC B St Sylvesters 0-18 Round Towers C 0-18 Good lively game on a beautiful sunny evening in Broomfield, a draw was probably a fair result and enough to see Syls qualify for the quarter finals. Anthony Dunne was my man-of-the-match with a very solid game,, confident in collecting the ball, good on distribution and one save in particular that was top drawer. WE started very slow and were 6 to one down after 20 minutes. Kev O'Flynn dropped deep for a while and we clawed our way into the game at 0-08 to 0-06 at the break, Fionn and Martin Ormonde showing well up front.
JHC game not palyed
The Junior Hurling Chanpionship QF against Judes was called off as the Ref didn't show - they played a very lively freindly instead.
St Sylvesters Advanced Hurling Camp 2014
We had a great week of hurling in Broomfield with 67 juvenile hurlers developing their skills over the week. The coaching was delivered at the highest standard by Ryan O'Dwyer, Dotsy O'Callaghan and our own Kevin O'Flynn (all intercounty players). They were ably assisted by Ronan, Collie, Mikey and Eamonn.
Hurlers win in Championship over Isles
SHC B St Sylvesters 0-14 Erins Isles 0-09 Tough match but a good win sees us retain our senior status (I believe we still need a result against Towers) for next year and edges us closer to a quarter final slot this year. Saturday 05th July. AHL 3 - Somerton Park 6:30pm - Castleknock v St Sylvesters.
Vice -Chairman to the rescue !
Junior C Championship: St Sylvesters 0-15, Kilmacud Crokes 0-9, Silverpark A lively start by Crokes coupled with a slow start by Syls gave Crokes 0-7 to 0-1 lead after 18 minutes. Jody had opened the scoring with a nice point after good work by Colly, dodging 3 players to setup the chance. However Crokes responded emphatically with their skillful numbers 13 & 14 striking some lovely points in a purple patch giving them a commanding lead. But up stepped Pat Hoyne . . .
Offaly GAA in freefall - the life of an Offaly player
A note republished from RTE - sent to me by Eugene Larkin - Stark but excellent response from an Offaly person to suggestions that the players no longer want it bad enough:-"To say the players don't want success enough is insane. Living with one I can say that at this stage they want nothing more. To win something, anything right now would ease the torment this year has been for them. They drive to work every morning and do their jobs, they come and spend most of their evening in a gym or on a field training.
"Fill the Hill" for Dublin Hurlers
July 6th is a great day for Dublin hurling fans. For years they have attended Leinster finals to watch Kilkenny, Offaly and Wexford contest the finals.
Ken McGrath Challenge
Brendan Bannigan at Mount Sion at the Ken Mcgrath challenge last night. Brendan Bannigan with Martin Geary who is the brother in law of the late Tim Stack. Martin came to Waterford in the 70s and played with Mount Sion (and Anthony Cooney )
Inter Hurlers win and a loss
AHL3 St Sylvesters 2-15 Fingallians 2-08 Good win Saturday evening after a brilliant first half display when we led 2-10 to 0-05, goals from Diarmuid McCarthy and Dave Casey ?? and some good long range points from Collie Byrne and Dara Flaherty. Kev Clarke returned from injury at corner back and Brendán Flood was lively on the wing. Nice to get a win after two defeats to This Davis in the league and Boden oin the Championship.
Pitch improvements in Broomfield
We are currently working on our pitches in Broomfield. I would ask all to be responsible in relation to training and games especially as we are investing club monies to renew and improve the playing surfaces on both pitch 1 & 2.
Playing Rules of Hurling
Attached is an Interpretation of Rule in relation to the Playing Rules of Hurling, approved by Central Council that will come into effect on Saturday 14 June 2014. Having considered the current implementation of our rules in respect of the taking of penalty pucks and free pucks from the 20m line, Coiste Bainisti was concerned that it was endangering the safety of our players and that urgent action was necessary.
Congrats Stephen O'Keefe .. .well done GAA
Stephen's bravery forced a decision on the dangerous and unsporting 'Nash Penalty' . . . Well done to the GAA for acting . . . and stop whining Cork . . .
Fingal go close in Nicky Rackard Cup Final
Eight Syls lads involved in Croke Park yesterday as Fingal lost 1-17 to 1-16 to a good looking Tyrone team who led from start to finish but were happy to hear the final whistle as Fingal came with a late charge. Hillary Murray Hession, Alan Morris, Andrew Richardson and Cillian O'Flynn started while Graham Morris came on and Kevin McLoughney, Enda and Dara Flaherty were unused subs. Well done to all.
Two good wins in hurling leagues - Junior and Inter
AHL3 St Sylvesters 1-12 Na Fianna 0-09 Fine game of hurling and a great win for us (3 wins and a draw so far in the league) especially when we had so many lads playing in Letterkenny yesterday for Fingal. Nockser got a nic diving volleyed goal, Martin Ormonde deadly from frees, Tony Dunne and Graham Morris particularly impressive in defense.
Fingal reach Nicky Rackard Final
Fingal 2-11 Donegal 1-12 A 'gang' of Syls hurlers contributed to a surprising but well deserved Nicky Rackard semi-final win in Letterkenny yesterday. Interesting that Fingal were 7-1 in the bookies (red faces there - of course they weren't to know that Hillary was back in goals for Fingal). This is the All-Ireland C Final and, interesting that our participation was strongly opposed b y the Dublin County Board (but not by the clubs who voted overwhelmingly in favour). June 7th, before the Strictly Dancing - will be a great day for Syls.
Minor hurlers draw at Mearnóg
MHL 2N Naomh Mearnóg 1-11 Clan na Mara 1-11 Tough game which we led from start, just caught in the end when again some brave defending earned us the draw. We started very well and raced in to an eight point to two lead, Collie deadly from frees, Christian, Eoin Mc, Eoin K and a very lively Andrew all contributing. Mearnóg came into the game with some good scores and we led by two at the break
Junior Hurlers win over Parnells
JHC -C Syls 0-14, Parnells 2-6 Solid defending even in the absence of the injured Ciaran Murray and Ronan Kennedy confined Parnells to only 8 scores. Hilary very assured in goal as usual and delivered long puckouts despite the strong wind. Ian, Des and Peter stood strong especially in the 2nd half facing into the wind.
Draw in SHC v Finbarrs
SHC B St Sylvesters 2-09 Nmh Fionnbarra 1-12 Could have won, could have lost, draw probably a fair result. We completely mis-fired in the first half into a strong blustery wind, four different free takers missing. A great catch and carry by Fionn setup Alan Kenny for a goal (see the pictures) and we were only trailed by six, 1-06 to 1.00 at the break.
Syls trio in action for Fingal
Nicky Rackard Cup Rd1- Fingal v Louth Syls trio Andrew Richardson, Graham Morris, Alan Morris in action for Fingal last Saturday in Round 1 of Nick Rackard Cup. A match played in tricky slippery conditions but Fingal did enough to go through safely to the next round on 0-12 to 0-10 scoreline.
Eoin K does the biz for Minor Hurlers
MHL 2N Clann na Mara 2-10 Craobh Ciaran 2-09 We took the lead just on full time with a brilliant Colm Boran free from his own half into the wind but then we had to withstand almost 10 minutes of overtime before claiming a very hard fought win over a fast and determined Craobh. Eoin Kennedy scored two second half goals and a point coming off the bench, Colm had a good day from frees , Simon stood strong in the middle but the whole team deserve great credit for a very courageous win.