Club News
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes 10th March
Pat and Nuala Brennan ran their 5th very successful gala fundraiser recently in the Grand Hotel. Their video on the website outlining the work of the Laura Brennan Foundation is their remarkable tribute to Laura. No words are adequate. www.laurabrennan.org
Laura Brennan Charitable Trust
Hi everyone, It is now almost 5 years since Nuala and I first established the Laura Brennan Charitable Trust. Over the past year the level of applications has increased significantly and thankfully we have been able to help all those requesting help thanks to your wonderful donations and support to date.
Dressing Room Cleanup - 16th March
Following last night Adult Games Meeting we have agreed to proceed with the Dressing Rooms and Pitches general clean up. Attached is a draft proposal of some of the work that has to be done. In order to arrange the project I will need the names of managers who are willing to help out on the day and take a work group for a particular task. I also need the names of players that are willing to attend next Saturday and give a hand with the various jobs. Can you come back to me with volunteers in the next few days and I will arrange them in groups for the various tasks to be done. Enquiries to Joe Boyne at joe.boyne @ electricireland.ie
The continuing legend of Les O'Shea ...& our Cheltenham Winner !
Stephen Murray from Milford Malahide was the winner of a fantastic trip to the Cheltenham Festival at our Cheltenham Tips night in the clubhouse with Gary O'Brien this past Friday. You could hear a pin drop as Gary gave insights and tips for the forth coming festival and from the crowd at attended there should be lots of winners !
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Executive Committee of St Sylvester’s GAA Club hereby gives notice that the Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held on Wednesday 3rd April, 2013, commencing 8.30 p.m. at 2 Church Road, Malahide
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes March 3rd
The senior football team continued their unbeaten run with victory over Raheny in the Vincent De Paul Cup. They play St Vincent’s in the league in Broomfield next Sunday March 10th at 10.30 am. The intermediate football team also won their cup match against Ballyboughal. They play away to St Marks next Sunday March 10th at 10.30 am.
The continuing legend of Les O'Shea ...& our Cheltenham Winner !
Stephen Murray from Milford Malahide was the winner of a fantastic trip to the Cheltenham Festival at our Cheltenham Tips night in the clubhouse with Gary O'Brien this past Friday. You could hear a pin drop as Gary gave insights and tips for the forth coming festival and from the crowd at attended there should be lots of winners !
Pat Bonass RIP
Pat Bonass, a player of the Panner era and long time supporter of St Sylvesters has passed away. Pat is maybe best remembered for instigating the Cheltenham week at Syls and I'm sure there will be a few good tales in his memory at the upcoming festival. We send our condolences to Pats wife Helen and his family and friends. Removal to Seabury Church Wed evening at 6.15pm - details from RIP.IE attached
GOLF SOCIETY NEWS FEB'13
ST. SYLVESTER'S GOLF SOCIETY is looking forward to another successful golf year, and all the outings are already booked. A FULL list of outings and other golf events are listed on St. Sylvester's GAA website. The first outing will take place on this Saturday March 2nd at Portmarnock links.
Club notes St Sylvester’s GAA club.
Shane O’Connor and Ross Hazley begin this year’s roll of honour with Sigerson Cup winner’s medals for DIT who defeated a highly fancied UCC in the final. What a great honour to be part of this historic first victory. Two nice guys finish first.
Kiddies Parties at St Sylvesters
We do a basic package for €50 which is essentially room hire for the back bar area at a designated time & date. The room is semi-private, with the party sharing the toilets with our club members. We set up the room with seating & open floor space to spec & also put up the Star Cloth across the back wall to help create an atmosphere.
HOLD YOUR HORSES !
Cheltenham Festival is on the way & you could be going ! Syls is holding a Cheltenham night with Gary O'Brien (Malahide Man !) on Friday March 1st in our clubhouse ..Gary is At the Races commentator and Ireland's TOP national hunt racing tipster !
The death has occurred of Julia (Shelia) O'Sullivan (Denis' mother)
We send our condolences to Denis (one of our long time and hard working committee members) on the passing of his mother Shelia. Burial after 11.00am mass at Rathangan, Co Kildare - details below from RIP.IE
St Sylvesters GAA Club notes 17th February
The seniors continued on from their Vincent De Paul cup final victory over All Ireland finalists Ballymun with another cup victory over St Maurs. They play Oliver Plunketts away next Sunday at 11.00 am in the league. The intermediate football team play Whitehall at home in their opening league match at the same time.
DUB HUB HALL OF FAME – DES FOLEY
By Cian Murphy on HILL16.IE - A nice honour for the Foley family of Malahide. It is fitting that on the weekend that the GAA keeps the inter provincial series alive, that the Dub Hub salutes Dublin GAA’s greatest ever dual star – Des Foley. Des was at the height of his fame in the '50s and '60s in an age before TV and the internet. But his exploits and the mark he left on those lucky enough to have seen him in action have stood the test of time.
Joe Cashin RIP (Rachel McHale's dad)
Her friends at St Sylvesters would like to express our condolences to Rachel McHale and her family on the passing of her dad, Joe Cashin, a former Laois hurler. Reposing at his home from 5pm on Tuesday evening, Feb. 12th. Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, Feb. 13th, at 11.30am in the Church of Our Lady of Victories, Ballymun Road, followed by interment in Dardistown Cemetery, old Swords Road.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes 10th February
Sinead Aherne scored 4 points for Dublin in Chanel College on Sunday but Donegal took the victory. Former Dublin manager Peter Clarke now managing Mayo was an interested spectator. Niamh McEvoy was not available because of an injury.
Syls celebrate 2012 in style
Another great night out at The Grand from Eddie, Francine, Aileen, John, Ger and many more. Gareth O'Connor compeered while Darragh O'Sé regaled us with his Gaeltacht, Kerry and Paudi stories (it was like listening to a poet, his West Kerry lilt, what a lovely self effacing guy). John 'Skinner' Ryan took the Hall of Fame award - why did they call you 'skinner' - "sure, there wasn't a pick on me" while John 'Daly' Comey, a self proclaimed "Man they couldn't hang, his neck was too hard", took the Clubman of the Year award, both to standing ovations.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes 3rd February
Minor A championship final St Sylvester’s 0-8 Kilmacud Crokes 0-10 It was almost the perfect comeback but time ran out. When we did cut loose we fizzed and played some fine football. The great effort and determination that went into this campaign meant that the loss was keenly felt. The journey is the reward and the journey goes on with the future of the club safe in the hands of these great players. It was a proud day for the club
Chairman Eddie Sullivans address at Awards Night
Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests it is a great honour for me to welcome you all here this evening to what I expect will be a very enjoyable and convivial evening. There has been yet again a tremendous response to this year’s event and I would like to thank you all for your support.
Practical Coaching Workshops & Coach Ed Courses in Feb '13
Concept Games & Problem Solving in Football - Games To Develop Forward Play in Hurling - Building Physical Skills: Strength & Resistance Training - Foundation Award in Football & Hurling (limited Place avail) - Award 1 Child Course – Football Only (limited place avail) - Award 1 Child course – Football & Hurling - Child or Award 1 Youth & Adult
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes
Our minor football team will play Kilmacud Crokes next Sunday in the A championship final with the venue and time to be confirmed. The team deserve all the support we can give them. Don’t miss this one.
Kevin Heffernan RIP - Up the Dubs
Dear Secretary, It is with deep sadness that I advise you of the death of Kevin Heffernan RIP this afternoon. I have circulated the following statement to the media on behalf of the !Board. John Costello
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes January 20th
The juvenile section ran a very successful fundraiser for CASA on Friday evening. All funds raised went to the local breakout centre in Ard Na Mara and were gratefully received by Mary O’Donoghue. There was a great attendance and Stephen McDonagh was as usual an excellent quizmaster. Well done to everyone concerned.
Brendan McKernan visited Syls
All Ireland winner and Down corner back Brendan McKernan stopped by for a chat on Friday evening. Did we ever come to terms with Down winning the year Meath beat us in the famous four game series . . that was a funny one for sure . . I don't think we ever gave them credit even though they started an Ulster revolution in GAA. They also beat our beloved Dubs in '94 just to prove it was no fluke . . .ask Giddy about it. (Maybe not . . )
Club notes 15th Jan
The St. Sylvester’s Annual Awards Night, sponsored by Bank of Ireland will take place in the Grand Hotel, Malahide; on Saturday February 2nd-2013 at 7pm sharp. Join us in celebrating the many successes of the club in 2012. See the nominees soon on the website and the club notice board. Tickets are €50. To book tickets or tables contact Francine by email on fshelly@openbook.ie or phone at 0876772299 or contact Aileen O'Flynn at goflynn@eircom.net.