Hurling news and reports
Great display by hurlers goes unrewarded
IHC St Sylvesters 1-13 Whithall 0-17 Very disappointed not to get at least the draw after one of our best displays against a very strong Whithall. There was a great intensity to this game with the lead changing hands frequently. Whitehall moved into a strong lead in the first half but a late Des Lehane goal and a point brought us level at the break.
Junior Hurlers win in Championship
St Sylvesters 1-11, N Fionnbarra 1-10 The second team seem set for a quarter final in the Junior C Champoinship with a narrow but deserved win over Naomh Fionbarra on Sunday morning. Dave Kennedy was assured in goals and the Kirrane brothers formed a good half back partnership and were well assisted by Eoin mc Clafferty.
Third C'ship win in a row for Inter Hurlers
IHC Trinity Gaels 0-11 St Sylvesters 5-17 Another strong performance by our Intermediate hurlers against an often dogged Trinity Gaels. We led by 2-09 to 0-03 at half time and a goal on the restart put paid to any chance of a come back. In fairness to Trinity they then had a good 10 minute spell where they notched up some very good scores but the lads battled to the final whistle and finished convincing winners. And Lenny reminded me that we have not yet conceded a goal this year - I'm sure I'm tempting fate mentioning that one.
Minor hurlers win in the league
MHl2 St Sylvesters 2-09 Ballinteer St Johns 1-07 Fine game of hurling which we pretty much led from start to finish without ever looking comfortable against a good young Johns team
Pictures from the Vincents C'ship game
John Keogh sent these pictures from the victory over Vincents in the Inter Hurling Championship last Saturday.
Hurlers great win in the championship
IHC St Sylvesters 3-10 St Vincents 0-10 The hurlers maintained their hundred percent record with a very strong showing against Vincents. This was a much more intense effort by our lads epitomised by Hillary throwing himself in front of a shot at the death, just two days after his wedding . . is that commitment!!
Junior Hurlers win in the Championship
JHC C St Sylvesters 1-09 Na Fainna 2-02 Syls had a strong wind in the first half but gave up a goal early and another at the break to leave a big task in the second half leading 1-07 to 2-00. Fortunately we were up to the tsk defensively and held Na Fianna to two points in the second half to record a good win. Maybe Eddie will send some details.
Inter Hurlers win in the C'ship
IHC St Peregrines 0-10 St Sylvesters 1-15 We led from start to finish and, thanks to an early goal by Martin Ormonde from a long free (did it get a touch?) we were always more than six ahead. Defensively we were excellent, Alan Morris and Dara Flaherty particularly in good form, Andrew and Russy in the middle and Martin Ormonde deadly from frees with a goal and nine I think.
Summer Hurling Camp - bookings open
Colm O'Connor is running his Dublin North Summer Hurling Camp again this year on starting 2nd July. Dublin star, Dotsie O'Callaghan will lead the coaching and it promises to be a great week for hurling - book early - see details attached
Fingal National Hurling League 3A Champions
Congratulations to the Fingal Hurlers winning their second trophy of the season but, unfortunately, in very unsatisfactory circumstances. Reading the accounts of this fiasco in the National newspapers I can only sympathise with the Fingal and Monaghan hurlers that the powers that be in the GAA let the game be cancelled without raising an the slightest protest. Not good enough.
Intermediate Hurlers continue impressive start!
AHL3 Faughs 0.05 St Sylvesters 0.17 Our Intermediate Hurlers continued their winning start to the season with a 12 point win against Faughs in Tymon North. At half time though we only led by 6 points to 4 having laboured a lot in front of goal registering 10 wides. The backs were superb throughout and on the resumption our forwards settled and some fantastic scores followed.
Minor hurlers win at Finbars
MHL Div2 St Sylvesters 3 - 13 Naomh Fionnbarra 3- 7 It was a steady performance all around, we were up three points at half time. Fionnbars clawed it back to one point half ways through the second half but we pulled away finishing the stronger adding the last four points without reply.
Hurling . . another gift for the World
I only recently became aware of the spread of Irish Dance in Russia and places not directly associated with Ireland or Irish. Makes sense, it's a wonderful and social form of exercise and art. Gaelic football was very popular in schools in the San Francisco Bay Area in the '90s as an alternative sport. Again, made sense to me, it's a relatively easy game to play, inclusive and challenging. Never crossed my mind, however, that hurling would be attractive to 'Non Irish'. Seems to be hard enough to promote the game to many of our clubs in Ireland. Then we meet this Oyvind Dahl guy - see his email below.
Three adult hurling wins for first time ever
The Inters recorded a very impressive win over Vincents at PNU yesterday while both junior teams also won well on Sunday against Civil Service and Raheny
A hurling story from An Fearr Rua
Michael Walsh captained The Rower - Inistioge to their only Kilkenny county senior hurling title. He died on 10th January. RIP
Championship fixtures already . . .
Adult Football Championship Fixtures SFC vs Templeogue SS IFC vs Ballyboughal JFCB vs SOPER JFCC vs Lucan Adult Hurling Championship Fixtures IHC vs Peregrins,Trinity,Whitehall,Vincents
Two wins and a draw in hurling - a first for Syls
The Inters started their league with a comprehensive win over Good Counsel while the Junior As fought hard for a draw at Whitehall and our first ever Junior Bs won away to Peregrines.
Tickets for Dubs games on Sunday 11th.March
Dublin v Cork ( Hurling ) Entertainment “Ham Sandwich” Dublin v Armagh (Football) Stand - €13 Terrace - €13 FAMILY TICKETS: :Adults €13 Children €5 each (Cusack and Davin stands only)
Four Syls hurlers in Fingal NHl win
FINGAL 1-13 LOUTH 0-12 I see four Syls hurlers played in the NHL 3A win over Louth - Andrew Richardson, Alan Morris, David Keogh and Hillary Murray Hession. I think Martin Ormonde is out injured at the moment. Pretty
Syls entering third hurling team
Syls are looking to welcome any additional players. The Third team is for skilful players who don't have the time to train and for younger fitter players who are developing their skills. Players of all levels are wellcome of course as the first and second teams are not closed shops. Anyone interested in playing or assisting please contact Gary Plunkett at 086 389 4411 . . .
Junior hurlers had a great win over Na Fianna
Corn Fág a Bealach St Sylvesters 3-11 Na Fianna 3-6 It was a great second half performance with two excellent goals from the marauding Barry Cowley, some great long range free taking from Stephen Keogh, a “Lar Corbett” point from out on the side line from the never retiring Claude Scully, an equally fine point from Breandán Flood on the other sideline. Killian Kirrane was chasing like a novice and did some brilliant defending. Paul Christie put in big shift and he got a hatrick of hooks in one passage of play alone. There were a good few old hooks on the sideline as well enjoying a great performance on a lovely morning in the Castle. Danny and Jim are still weaving the magic. Brilliant.
Alan Morris captained Fingal to Kehoe Shield success
A good day for Fingal and Sylvesters hurling winning our first silverware I think. Great for Alan Morris to captain the team and Hillary in goal. Andrew Richardson, David Keogh and Martin Ormonde also feature regularly with Fingal. Thanks to Danny for the picture
U21 hurlers lose to Kevins at Dolphins Barn
U21CHC Syls 0-10 Kevins 3-09 VdeP cup Syls 1-11 St Vincents 1-08 Joy Cup Syls 2-08 O'Dwyers 0-03 Sheridan Cup Syls 1-07 Castleknock 1-05
u21Hurlers win over Setanta
U21C C'ship (2011) St Sylvesters 1-09 Setanta 0-06 Plucky display by U21s against a Setanta outfit with a number of county players on show. Key to the win was a very strong defensive display. Andrew Richardson back to his best in the middle and an interesting full forward line of Fionn Carney, Kevin O'Flynn and Shane O'Connor. Declan Ryan provided the picture and promised details. Thanks to John Keogh for the pics.
U21 Hurling Q/Final Sat 28/01/12
Saturday January 28th 2012 Under 21 HCC q/f Broomfield 2.30pm St Sylvesters v Setanta. Extra time if required.
Good turnout for Stephens Day Hurling
Maybe the good weather helped, maybe the recent good displays, whatever, over 40 hurled this morning, including a few senior footballers, U13's, 15's and 16's, a few visitors and mostly our Inter and Junior teams.
Pat Kennedy honoured at Hurling Event
Centre back for the Dublin Minor Hurling All Ireland Champions in 1965, Pat has given years of service and support to Syls hurling - pictured with his daughter Fionnula, wife Eithne and Syls dual players Ronan, Padraig and Eoin.
Adult Fixtures December Sat 10th & Sun 11th 2011
Saturday 10th December U21 FC D semi-final Broomfield 2.15pm St Sylvesters v Na Fianna. Sunday 11th December MFL 1 Final Sancta Maria 11am Ballyboden St Endas v St Sylvesters.
A lot of reminiscing at Adult Hurling 25 year celebration
Danny O'Connor assembled a great collection of hurling folk at the club last night to celebtrate 25 years of hurling at Syls. The guy I remembered from the 80's was John Leonard, long time secretary of the Junior Hurling Board and a busman with CIE who is reputed to have never collected a fare from any lad with a hurley. John was always a great help to Danny and Jim and many other fledgling hurling teams. Danny will send a few comments and Killian promised pictures including Danny's great collection from over the years.
U21 hurlers win at St Marks
A one point win out in Springfield in Tallaght was a welcome surprise in the U21 Hurling C Championship as we were fielding without (almost) any of our Minors due to their Championship Final on Sunday. The lads did a great job assembling a team from players who are not doing much hurling these days. Gary Sweeney still looks the part and scored the winning point while I heard good reports about Andrew Richardson, Killian O'Flynn, Dylan Redmond who traveled from Galway, Fionn, Eamon Sullivan and more.