Club News
Paul Kavanagh Child Welfare Officer
Paul, a qualified welfare officer and councillor has generously volunteered to act as Child Welfare Officer, replacing Podge Bannon who had to resign due to time committments.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes July 14th
Dublin became triple Leinster Champions with victories for the senior men and ladies football teams to add to the last week’s senior hurling win. Our own Sinead Aheane put the seal on the ladies win scoring a superb goal and a point at the start of the second half. Niamh McEvoy, back after serious injury, played her part coming on in the second half with her usual powerful runs at the opposing defence.
Death of Joseph Leahy RIP (father of Karen McArdle)
We would like to express our condolences to Karen McArdle on the passing of her father Joseph Leahy of Broomfield Malahide and to his grandsons Niall, Ciaran and Gavin who all lined out for Syls against Ballymun last Saturday.
Joe Hickey RIP (Jody's dad) - funeral mass Wednesday 10.00am
We are very sorry to report the sudden passing of Joe Hickey, father of Syls footballer and hurler Jody. From RIP.IE HICKEY Joseph (Joe) (Malahide) - July 6, 2013, (suddenly), beloved husband and best friend of Vera Hatch, adored father of Wendy, Cindy, Ruby and Jody and cherished grandfather of Connor and Amy; deeply regretted by his loving family, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephew, niece, relatives and friends.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes 23rd June
There is football championship this week with the junior B team playing at home to St Brigid’s on Tuesday evening. The junior D team play away to St Oliver Plunkett’s on Thursday also in the championship.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes
AFL1 St Sylvester’s 0-17 O’Tooles 1-5 A steady stream of good scores and a very mean defence gave us a comfortable lead going into the final quarter. Even manager, Gabriel Bannigan should have been pleased with this performance. Saturday’s game against St Maur’s was abandoned just after we scored to lead the game in the second half.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes 9th June
AHL3 St Sylvester’s 2-10 Parnells 2-19 A severely depleted intermediate hurling team could not provide the answers for a very sharp Parnells outfit. Barry Kiely scored a goal and a point early in the second half to provide some hope but Parnell’s kept the scoreboard ticking over more consistently.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes 2nd May
At juvenile level our under 14s take on St Jude’s in division 1 on Saturday at 14.00 in Bridgefield. Give yourself a treat and support this fantastic team.
John Ryan RIP - former Chairman of St Sylvesters
John Ryan passed away this evening, May he Rest in Peace. John was Chairman in 1984 when the clubhouse was opened on Church Road, played on the junior football team that won our first ever Championship and was always a hardworking and well respected member of the club,
TABLE QUIZ In aid of NCBI
. . working for people with sight loss. Where : St Sylvester’s G A A Club, Church Road, Malahide When: Thursday, May 30th at 8:30 p.m. Tables of 4- €40 per table Why not come along and join in the fun and support a good cause at the same time?!!
Malahide young chess players prepare for All-Ireland finals
Members of Malahide Junior Chess Club, which meets in St Sylvester’s Club, are currently preparing for the All-Ireland finals( u16 Chess)taking place in Athlone over the week-end 25th & 26th May.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes 19th May
The senior, intermediate and junior A football teams have all qualified for cup semi-finals. The fourth team had a great win over Naomh Barrog in glorious sunshine in Malahide.
Quiz for Oxfam
I am involved in a 50k trek for Oxfam across the Mourne Mountains with four of my friends on June 15th-we hope to do this in 14-16 hours. To do this event, we must raise over €2k and we are doing a Table Quiz next Friday 24th in St Sylvesters Gaa Clubhouse to try raise a large portion of this money.
Golf Society News - May 2013
Latest News up-date from St Sylvesters Golf Society: Heritage Outing Sat 4th May: We had a very enjoyable outing to the Heritage Golf Club on Saturday for the Mick Morris Memorial trophy. With lovely weather the members that travelled produced some excellent golf and the winners were:
INVITATION TO ALL OUR MEMBERS, FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS
Broomfield Sunday 12th - Big Day Out starting at 1.00pm. We take the next step in developing our facilities at Broomfield when we TURN THE SOD for our new Ball Wall, we are launching a Buy-a-Brick Fundraiser and, of course, we host about 120 children in our ever colourful Annual Mini-All-Ireland Finals. We invite all our members, friends and supporters to join us for a great day for St Sylvesters.
Tribute to John 'Skinner' Ryan
Very sad tonight to hear of the death of the Great Sylvester's Legend and proud to say a great friend John (Skinner) Ryan. Skinner captained Syls to Junior Championship Victory in Croke Park in 1963 the same year that the Dubs (Captained by Des Foley) won the All Ireland. The same Syls team went Intermediate & then Senior within a few years.
Paddy Barnes RIP (Des' brother)
We send our condolences to Des Barnes and the lads on the passing of Des's brother Paddy who has lived in England for a long while. Paddy, of course, played with Syls, and his funeral is next week - I'll post details.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes 5th May
Next Sunday May 12th we have the Audi North Sponsored Mini All Ireland Final in Broomfield. This will coincide with the sod turning ceremony at 16.30 for our new ball wall and the launch of our Buy a Brick fundraising drive to improve our playing facilities. Please come along and enjoy a great day of celebration.
*MALAHIDE CLASSIC CAR SHOW TO BRING IRELAND'S VERY FIRST CAR HOME*
On Sunday 19th May the Grand Hotel Malahide will play host to the 2nd *Malahide Classic & Vintage Motor Show *a charity fundraiser by *Malahide Lions Club. The first petrol-driven car in Ireland, a Mercedes Benz Velo Comfortable, was imported in 1898 by Dr. John Colohan then owner of the Grand Hotel.
Colm Doyle RIP (U15 player Christian's dad)
It is with much regret that we have learned of the passing of Colm Doyle father of Christian Doyle of the under 15 football team. Well done to our U15s and Malahide Rugby U15s for forming a guard of honour at the church, nice gesture lads. Solas na bhFlaitheas ar a anam uasal.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes 14-04-2013
The hardest working team on Saturday were the multitude of volunteers manning the massive effort to host the girls All Ireland Féile in Broomfield. We reached the semi-final with a series of great victories. The future looks bright for the ladies section with this excellent team.
Barbara McMahon RIP (Linda Meehan's sister)
We send our condolences to Linda and Ciaran Meehan on the passing of Linda's sister, Barbara McMahon whose funeral was last week. Ciaran would like to thank their friends for attending the funeral and for kind wishes and calls to Linda.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes March 31
The AGM takes place on Wednesday April 3rd at 8.30 pm. There are single nominations for all the positions. Please come along, take part, greet the new and celebrate the great contributions of the current team. There is a full programme of fixtures next weekend
Upcoming AGM - Wed Apr 3rd
The following are the nominations for the Executive Committee at the upcoming AGM. As there is a single nomination for each position there will be no elections. There are no motions proposed for this AGM. There are some excellent section reports so please come along and show your appreciation for the outgoing committee and your support for the incoming.
Minor Footballer and Hurler Awards
Congratulations to Conor Mullarkey and Colm Byrne on being awarded Minor Footballer and Hurler honours for 2012 at the medal presentations on Saturday last (remember these were deferred from the Awards Night due to the lads playing in the minor football final). Congratulations to all the players who had a very successful year in both codes.
Mary Shiels (Gemma Hazely's mother) RIP
St Sylvesters would like to extend our condolences to Gemma and Derek on the passing of Gemma's mother Mary Shiels last Saturday. and to her five grandchildren playing with the club, Amy, Ross, Glenn, Mark and Jack. Funeral Mass 10.00am in Rivervalley Swords. Go ndeana dia trocaire.