Hurling news and reports
Syls Celebrating 25 years of Adult Hurling
On the 2nd of December we’re marking a significant event in the club house. We’re encouraging all supporters to join in our celebration of the 1986 Jubilee hurling team. - - - And I'll volunteer Danny and Jim to buy a pint for whoever NAMES THAT TEAM - comment below
Scoil Iosa in Hurling Final
Dublin Schools Senior Hurling Final Friday 18th Nov - Scoil Iosa v Confey, throw in 1.15pm in O Toole Park. Many of our minor hurlers playing here. The Junior team are also doing well and should have a big game coming up - will let you know.
Junior Hurlers lose after great comeback
The Junior Hurlers overcame a nine point deficit in the second half only to lose out at the death against Oliver Plunketts ER at Parnell Park yesterday. Bernard supplied the attached photos.
Hurling Championship Weekend
A feast of hurling action this weekend. All support welcome. See fixtures below: U16 B championship Quarter Final Sat, Bridgefield at 3.30pm vs. Faughs U15 C championship Semi Final Sun, 11.30am Rathcoole vs. Commercials Minor C championship Round 1 Sun 11am, Blunden Drive, vs O’Tooles
Junior Hurlers win in extra time
Junior Hurling "D" Championship St Annes 9, Sunday 25th September 2011 St Sylvesters 3-12, Raheny 3-11 (after extra time) Playing away from home against a side already promoted to AHL5, our Junior hurlers certainly went into this semi final as outsiders.
Hurlers lose in C'chip Semi Final
IHC SF St Sylvesters 2-08 Naomh Barróg 0-18 A hard game to write up from our perspective. We started slowly but were still well in it after 20 minutes at 5 points to 3 before Barrógs two classy wing forwards found their form and they lead by 8 at the break. A few changes saw us take a better shape after the break, a goal from Tom Reddy, a few points from Martin and Russy, the half back line getting more ball and we were back in it.
Hurlers reach Championship Semi Final
IHC Syls beat St Peregrines in a tough game by a single point at Blakestown this morning. Thanks to Killian for the pictures.
Hurlers win All Ireland Junior 7's Shield
I'm promised the full story but Declan sent me these pictures of our hurlers winning one of the All Ireland 7's trophies at Judes on Saturday 3rd Sept. The lads are pictured with Christy Cooney, President of the GAA, John Costello, Dublin County Secretary and Seamus McCann, team sponsor.
Ormand superb as hurlers win in C'ship
IHC St Sylvesters 2-18 Setanta 1-18 Great champioship game saw Syls edge out a fine Setanta team at Broomfield in front of a pretty good crowd on Saturday. The highlight was surely Martin Ormands super display at full forward, he must have contributed 12 or 13 points from frees and play. Mannix continued his good form of late with an opportunist early goal after the visiting keeper parried a shot but generally we were second best in the first half and were extremely lucky to be level at the break, thanks to poor shooting by Setanta and good shooting by Martin.
Inter hurlers settle for a draw in the league
AHL3 St Sylvesters 1-18 St Kevins 0-21 What you might call a grand game of hurling at Broomfield, We led for most of the first half . . .
Good luck to Dublin Minor Hurlers
Terry asked we give a special mention to his old buddy Shay Boland managing the Dublin Minor Hurlers in the All Ireland Semi Final on Sunday against Waterford. This is it lads, Minor and Senior, Football and Hurling, we're willing the Minors to lead the way into the finals - Good Luck to all.
More than water in the half time drinks!!
AHL6 St Sylvesters 0-12 St Olafs 0-5 Junior Hurling in Malahide Castle At half time with the aid of the wind our lads were a point ahead after a dour first half 0-4 to 0-3. What a transformation in the second half. I don't what the managers said at half time -some supporters thought that there was a little more than water in the half -time drinks- but whatever was said our lads got "stuck in" , harrying, blocking , non stop chasing the Olafs lads be they backs or forwards and taking their points from distance.
Inter hurlers win in the league
AHL3 Syls won over Thos Davis by three points. After a couple of tough losses during the week our hurlers got back to winning ways in a very quiet Broomfield, sorry lads, not much of a crowd today.
Inter hurlers just don't get a break
IHC St Sylvesters 0-13 Naomh Barróg 0-15 Good game of hurling, some wonderful scores from both sides, some felt that Barrog maybe shaded it but I think we were very unlucky not to get a goal from at least four second half opportunities. It was 0-8 each at half time and Barróg raced into a three point lead on the restart. Falvey was denied a goal by a brave keeper, then Mannix was blocked before Mannix then blazed over from the left when a goal seemed on.
Junior Hurlers lose narrowly to strong Raheny
What a difference in a couple of weeks! The first championship fixture for our Junior Hurlers was a tough one- a mountain to climb ! Only a few weeks ago they were completely outplayed by Raheny in a league match by 2:20 to 1:6. But on Tuesday evening these lads showed plenty of spirit and guts and no little skill when they face up again to Raheny.
U21 Hurling - Live coverage on TG4
WEDNESDAY 13th JULY 7:15pm GAA Beo coverage begins on TG4 Bord Gais Energy Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship Final Wexford v Dublin Live from Wexford Park (throw-in at 7.30pm) Presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill with commentary and analysis by Pat Fleury, Cathal Moore and Mac Dara Mac Donncha.
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.
Inters lose to stronger Vincents
AHL3 St Sylvesters 1-10 St Vincents 2-16 I think we were up a point at half time, the highlight a smart goal by substitute Johnney Conway. The lowlight was Dara Flaherty's broken finger,
Junior hurlers win by a goal
AHL6 St Sylvesters 2-18 Liffey Gaels 2-15 Sounds like a cracking game in the Castle on Thursday evening. We led for a long while but let Liffey Gaels back into it to draw level close to full time. We scored a long range free, their eagle eyed free taker missed on to level, have a short one intercepted for Syls to score again. Then their keeper tried a short free, again intercepted and we won by three.
Junior hurlers win at Broomfield
St Sylvesters 2-11 Clan Na Gael 1-9 The junior hurlers won a very good game last night. Danny might send a report. Regards Brendan
Hurlers late draw in the league
AHL3 St Sylvesters 1-10 Commercials 1-10 Quick start by Syls saw us lead 1-6 to 0-3 after 20 minutes, Ronan getting 1-2 and we were hurling well with a strong wind. Couple of frees against us then a penalty goaled and we were level at the break. Commercials led for much of the second half but only by a point. A late free by Dave Casey equalised
Hurler win over strong Vincents
IHC St Sylvesters 3-10 St Vincents 2-9 Good to win after dropping a point to Judes last week, we led for most of the game, 2-5 to 0-6 at the break mand looked comfortable for much of the second half without closing it out.
Inters hurlers disappointed with C'ship draw, Junior lose
Tuesday 10th May JHC D St Sylvesters 0-13 Thomas Davis 2-13. Wednesday 11th May IHC St Judes 2-7 St Sylvesters 1-10.
Minor Hurlers win three in a row
MHL Div2 St Sylvesters 4 -18 Na Pearsaigh 1 -5. We played with a strong wind in the first half and clocked up 1 -14 with only to points from frees, in the second half our defence had to work harder and all rose to the challenge. There was many fine performances throughout the field, a special mention for Conor Meaney who scored seven points from play. Well done to a great group of young hurlers and looking forward to playing Ballyboden in Broomfield next Sunday 8th at 11.00.
Fingal go down to Monaghan
Disappointing result on this big weekend for Dublin hurling as Fingal lost in the Nick Rackard Cup by a few points to Monaghan after leading on and off. There was good support from Syls for our four representatives, David Keogh, Alan Morris, Andrew Richardson and great to see Hillary coming on in goal after a very long layoff. Martin Ormonde was badly missed in the forward line.
Syls Hurlers in Nicky Rackard Cup action for Fingal
Nicky Rackard Cup Fingal v Monaghan in Fingallians ground at 2.30 on Saturday next 30th April. There are a number of the clubs players involved Alan Morris, Andrew Richardson, Martin Ormonde and David Keogh so we should be trying to get them as much support as possible.
Friends of Dublin Hurling 6th Annual Golf Classic
The 6th annual FODH Golf Classic takes place in Forrest Little Golf Club on Thursday, 26th May. Your club is hereby invited to enter a team into this event. In addition to the prizes on offer for the winning teams, there is a €500 sports voucher for the best club entry.
Early dominance sees Minor Hurlers win
Our minor hurlers recorded their first 2 points of the campaign with a hard working victory against St. Finbarrs in Broomfield. Foundation for the win was laid in the first 20 minutes when we raced into an early lead, notching 2-5 to no reply. Best for Syls were Derek Morris who was deadly accurate from placed balls and Sean Kane who as ever worked tirelessly for the full 60 minutes.
Mouthguards for Juvenile players
As children get older and have their adult teeth the risk of damage in a game increases, in addition it is likely that mouth shields will become compulsory in the near future. With this in mind St Sylvesters and Dr Stephen Gallagher of Swords Orthodontucs are delighted to announce this new initiative. The idea of the initiative is to measure and fit all players from 9-18 with a proper gumshield. Stephen and his staff have set aside the 29th of April ( part of Easter School holidays) to measure as many Syls players as possible. We hope to fix the cost at between €5-€10 which is very cheap for this product. Stephens children attend the Cul Cubs Nursery every Saturday and we are delighted that he is able to give something back to the club in this manner. For any parents interested please read the consent form and contact the Surgery to make an appointment. Ernie
Hurlers impress in first outing
Corn Ceitean Fingallians 0-9 St Sylvesters 1-10. Pats O'Leary scored a cracking drop shot goal (Pet Keogh said he was practicing this move in training, yeah sure) with about 3 minutes to go to give us the lead in a very entertaining first outing of the year. Some nice points from David Keogh, Barry Kiely, Darragh Flaherty, Russy Cleere kept us in the game. Padraig Kennedy took a bad belt, hope he is ok.