Minor 2000
Mick Shalloe - A Legacy and Love of the game lives on !
This photograph surfaced in a famed hurley makers workshop in rural Waterford recently . It features the very famous father of one of our esteemed club men . Pictured in the very centre , back row , 9th from the left is one Mick Shalloe ( father of Dave and grandfather of Brian , Liam and young Mick ).
Milestone reached by U16 Footballers
Our under 16 footballers completed their juvenile football journey on Saturday with their last competitive games at U16. Our A’s had a tricky assignment in Castleknock. A revised throw in time to accommodate the Dublin senior championship final saw us without some key players.
U16 footballers lose to Whitelhall in C'ship QF
I believe we lost by 6 points in the quarter final of the U16 A football championship at Whitehall's new grounds at Collins Ave. We led by two points at half time, We fell a little behind but were within two points late in the game when a Whitehall goal finished this game off. Ciaran was happy with our performance against a very accomplished Whitehall who have now prevailed over us two years in a row.
Scoil Iosa Hurling going well
Well done to Scoil Iosa who won the Leinster Colleges u16 hurling championship beating Colaiste an Atha, Kilmucridge 6-21 to 0-3 in the final. Made up of Syls players from minor to u15 another great accomplishment for the school. Many of the players go again on Monday in the U14 quarters, great time to be a Syls juvenile hurler!!
Win and a loss in U16 football championship
U16 A FC ST JUDES 2-10 - 3-9 ST SYLVESTERS A - U16 D FC ST SYLVESTERS B 2-4 - 4-9 BALLINTEER ST JOHNS B The A team recorded an impressive away at Judes, never an easy assignment. We led well at half time but Judes came back strong and made us work for tthe win in the second half. In the D Championship we stayed with Ballinteer, just three points down with about ten minutes remaining but, despite two great saves by our keeper, Johns finished strongly with some good scores.
U16 Footballers Going Well After Weekend Win
The U16A footballers recorded an impressive win over Oliver Plunkett's last Saturday in Broomfield. Plunkett's were on a roll coming into the match having won their first three. Playing with the wind in the first half, a Stephen Lowe goal and points from Brian Murray and Gavin Hydes saw us up by 4 points at the break. Within minutes of the restart Plunkett's bagged 1-2 to lead and there was a real danger that they might kick on from there. However to their great credit the lads dug in and steadied things and a David McCormack penalty pushed us back in front
U15A Footballers finish season with a brave effort in championship semi final
The U15A footballers put up a spirited performance on Sunday morning against Whitehall in our A championship semi final in Bridgefield. The lads never looked out of place against a Whitehall side that finished 2nd in Division 1 this year.The game was still in the balance until the last 15 minutes when Whitehall's experience at this level saw them finish out the stronger side. Having beaten Division 2 champions Skerries in the first round and St Vincents in the quarter final these lads know the level at which they can perform and if they stick together and train hard through the winter they can be sure of giving Division 2 and U16s championship a real go next year.
Determined display not enough in U15A C SF
U15A Football Championship Semi Final St Sylvesters 1-06 Whitehall Colmcilles 1-16 I was surprised the margin crept up so much as we were very competitive until the last 10 minutes in a very entertaining game in Bridgefield with a good crowd and a lovely sunny morning. We led for a good period of the first half but a bigger Whitehall sitting on top of Div1 were always able to take good points and got aheah 0-08 to 1-04 at the break. We stayed close for the third quarter but unfortunately missed the few opportunities we made while Whitehall broke away for a good goal and closed the game out. I think everyone present enjoyed a good skillful sporting game and good luck to Whitehall in the Final.
*U15 Footballers advance to Championship Semi-Final*
U15 A Championship The Under 15 A footballers displayed amazing character to come from behind and secure a five point win against St Vincents in the their A championship quarter final on Sunday morning. Syls found it difficult to get to grips with a very physical Vincents side in the first half. Our defence worked very hard and absorbed a huge amount of pressure. The Division 1 side however, had the best of the half and a Luke Peyton goal just before half time saw Syls lucky to finish the half only 4 points down.
Championship first round win for U15 footballers.
The U15A footballers secured an impressive 9 point win away to Skerries on Sunday. Skerries finished top of division 2 and we knew that our lads would need to produce a big performance to get past them. Each and every one of the panel stepped up to the challenge. Skerries defended deeply in the first half and were difficult to break down.
Good weekend for under age football . . .and hurling
Two wins in the Minor Football Championship, away to Castlenock and home to Cuala, an A Championship win U15 away to Skerries, U14 Div1 win at home to Skerries putting us top of the league and a very impressive U13 D3 win at home to Marys of Saggart. I was in Bridgefield on Saturday afternoon and it was just great to see two big games on with great support. The U16 hurlers fantastic win on Sat in the Quarter Final of the Championship out in St Maurs ......it sets up a tasty Semi Final clash with Wild Geese at home next Sat
Second win in Four days for U15A footballers
Thursday evening last saw the fifth win on the trot for these lads. Having overcome a tough OP-ER team on Monday evening this was always going to be a big game. Na Fianna were indeed up for it, moving the ball quickly and tackling ferociously from the outset. Our forwards worked back into a crowded midfield and slugged it out for the first half. Playing into a stiff breeze we were happy to be level at half time (Syls 1-6 to NaFianna 0-9). In the second half . . .
U15A Footballers continue their good run of form
The U15A footballers made it four wins in a row last night against a tough OP-ER team in Bridgefield. Our lads found it hard to break through a very determined Plunketts side that packed the midfield and worked very hard to frustrate Syls in the opening minutes. Patience and persistence paid off however and two first half goals from Gavin Hydes saw the home side lead by seven points at the break. This could have been a tighter margin but for some exceptional goalkeeping from Ewan Snow including a penalty save.
U15 A Footballers Record Impressive Win over League Leaders
The U15 A footballers achieved an impressive 7 point victory over division 2 leaders Skerries Harps in Bridgefield on Sunday morning. From the outset, Syls made life very hard for Skerries allowing them no time to settle into a rhythm. The whole team worked as a unit throughout the first half breaking down Skerries attacks with tremendous defending and tackling all over the pitch
U14 Footballers top Div2
The U14 boys football team completed their season of divisional matches with a magnificent win over Lucan last Saturday to finish top of Division 2. They now head into the playoffs having scored a phenomenal 375 points equivelent in 14 games.
Juvenile teams in the shake up
A lot of our juvenile teams are in contention for honours over the next few weeks - Under 13s playing next week for the league, our first Division 1 league in ccc2 for a long while, both U14 and U16 winning league division 2 and the Under 15s reaching the championship[p final
Lovely Hurling - Syls Freestyle
On a weekend when Syls qualified for Senior League Hurling it's great to see we have a production line of talent coming along, great stuff lads. Winning entry was from Cian Whitney from our U10's. He was presented with his All Ireland Hurling Final replay tickets after U10 hurling match in Bridgefield on Saturday. Picture attached of Cian, with his father Marc, and judges Kevin O'Flynn, Eamonn Clancy, and Paddy Miskelly.
U14 footballers top of the league
Our under 14A Footballers continued their winning ways with a win away to St Pats in Palmerstown. This win ensures we stay top of Div2 with 2 games against Brigids to play before the Summer break..
U14 hurlers just pipped in Feile Final cracker
Feile ns nGael D3 Final St Brigids 0-09 St Sylvesters 2-02 Some really good hurling and a very brave and determined performance by our lads just not quite enough to bring the Division3 Feile trophy to Malahide. It was a smashing game and a credit to both teams. I hope one of the lads sends a report.
U14 hurlers in Feile Semis at 4.00pm in Clanna Gael
Clanna Gael Fontenoy's ground in Ringsend at 4.00pm to see the U14s in the Feile semi final - good luck to the boys and to Dave Shalloe, Paudi and Eugene
U14s good win at Parnells
Parnells - 4 11 Syls 7 12 Syls put in a great performance last thursday night to defeat a strong Parnell's team in St Davids. The lads all performed really well and while everyone played their part there were some really strong performances from Stephen Lowe, Brian Murray, Euan Snow, Ciaran Sheils and David o' Halloran.
U13s at Aghamore Co Mayo
The u13 football panel - 28 kids and their dads headed to Mayo last Saturday week to play a challenge match vs Aghamore, Co Mayo and Michael Glaveys of Roscommon. Both matches were played at the Connacht GAA centre of Excellence in Bekan, Co Mayo. This is a state of the art facility outside Ballyhaunis with a fully equipped gymnasium, staff rooms, meeting areas etc , 4 pitches and 1 all weather facility (indoor pitch is also underway). Many thanks to John Cox and Aghamore GAA Club for arranging access to these facilities.
U13s at Aghamore Co Mayo
The u13 football panel - 28 kids and their dads headed to Mayo last Saturday week to play a challenge match vs Aghamore, Co Mayo and Michael Glaveys of Roscommon. Both matches were played at the Connacht GAA centre of Excellence in Bekan, Co Mayo. This is a state of the art facility outside Ballyhaunis with a fully equipped gymnasium, staff rooms, meeting areas etc , 4 pitches and 1 all weather facility (indoor pitch is also underway). Many thanks to John Cox and Aghamore GAA Club for arranging access to these facilities.
U13 hurling against Bray Emmets
On Sat last Syls u13 hurlers took on Bray Emmets at Bridgefield knowing that a win would secure promotion back into Div 2 next season. Bray are a strong side who had already narrowly beaten us in Bray earlier in the season and who had already won the league this year.
U13 hurling against Bray Emmets
On Sat last Syls u13 hurlers took on Bray Emmets at Bridgefield knowing that a win would secure promotion back into Div 2 next season. Bray are a strong side who had already narrowly beaten us in Bray earlier in the season and who had already won the league this year.
2 Good Wins for U13 Footballers after Summer break
The U13 footballers put in a very confident performance against Raheny last Saturday afternoon winning 4 -9 to 1 - 7 to follow on from an excellent victory a couple of weeks ago against Nh Mearnog. The lads adapted well to the wet conditions initially with excellent performances in all positions. However, one special mention for Jamie Costello - it was only his second outing in goals and he made three outstanding saves.
John Cox and the Mayo Minors from '82
Gathered at Croke Park on Sunday last for the Mayo V Donegal match was the Mayo minor footballers of 1982. Included in that team and shown in the photograph second from right in the front row is a very young John Cox who represented Mayo that year with great distinction. John is involved with Syls for the last 6 years with this years U13s and has been a great help in other club matters also.
U13 hurlers featured in Evening Herald
Nice report and pictures in the Herald - unfortunately the U13 hurlers were pipped at the post at Old Conna on Saturday after leading for most of the game. See report attached
U13 hurlers win over Craobh
Syls u13 hurlers got their 2013 season off to a flying start last Saturday afternoon in Bridgefield with a 6-5 to 2-5 win over a good Craobh Ciaran team, a team Syls struggled againt in u12 last year. Syls got off to a slow start and tended to stand off and admire their opponents a bit in the first half.