Club News
Syls walk a huge success
The Lá Na gClub sponsored walk was a fantastic success with beautiful weather. A big THANK YOU to all who participated & supported St Sylvester’s GAA Club first sponsored Annual Walk on Sunday . There was a great turn out of members, families and friends for the walk around the Castle ground. This was followed by a lively get-together at the Club. The weather was superb, we could not have asked for better! Great credit is due to the organisers for all the preparations necessary to make the day a great success. Robert Rooney takes the congratulations for managing this great event which was enjoyed by the young & not so young alike! Bridgefield was decorated in nature’s best, the dressing rooms were also resplendent in green thanks to, Rod Fitpatrick, Eddie Sullivan, Gerry Shiels & Robert Rooney. We are very grateful to all who helped out on the day.
St Sylvester’s club notes 9th May 2010
The Lá Na gClub sponsored walk was a fantastic success with beautiful weather for all the participants in the walk through Malahide Castle. Robert Rooney takes the congratulations for managing this great event which was enjoyed by the young and not so young alike. Bridgefield was decorated in nature’s best and the dressing rooms were also resplendent in green thanks to, Rod Fitpatrick, Eddie Sullivan, Gerry Shiels and Robert Rooney.
Sports Quiz Update May 4th
Cueless [sic] on snooker! The Aussie Neil Robertson fooled us all as we had no tipster picking him to win the World Snooker Championship. However over the next 3 weeks the leaderboard should start taking shape as the Premership, Heineken Cup and Champions League will all be decided between now and 22nd May. Watch this space as the experts start to emerge from the pack.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes 2nd May 2010
The club is extremely proud of our All Ireland under 21 winning Dublin player, Gary Sweeney, who scored a brilliant and vital goal and played a magnificent part in a thrilling victory over Donegal on Saturday in Breffni Park. His father Ciarán has soldiered along the sidelines for many years for the club and was deservedly the happiest dad in Dublin. His mother Louise supplied the talent and good looks.
Death of Mary O' Rourke RIP
I only learnt to-day as I was going into 10 Mass that it was the funeral Mass for Mary O'Rourke .mother of two former players in the Club at both Hurling and Football-Kevin and Brian. Many of our members ,especially those formely involved with juveniles and minors will remember Brian and Kevin who always gave 110% for the club's team
No alcohol in trophies - and many more rule changes passed at Congress
For those of us who suffer from insomnia . . .19 pages of motions passed at Congress - what's this one from Shannon Gaels in Cavan 'no alcohol in trophies - trophies to be modified' - yeah, deffo, some of those cockttails are dangerous
20% tip Syls for Championship - Yea!!
Bragging rights if you are right - and you can't say I told you so if it's not in Carney's records - see the interim Sports Prediction report
Ceiliúradh Lá Fhéile Pádraig I dTuaisceart Nua-Shéalain - Walpapa Gaels
Our Clubman of the Year, Brian Colgan, is back from his travels again and tells us of the spread of our Gaelic traditions - Eddie O'Mordha will doubtless love this - nach bhfuil sé go h'iontact!
St Sylvester’s club notes 25th April
We had good wins at the weekend for the senior and intermediate footballers in the league. Unfortunately missed chances proved costly as the juniors lost their championship game in Ballyboden by a point. Our minor hurlers lost to Finbarrs. Congratulations to Eoghan Boyne and the Dublin Minor football team on their win over Louth. We send our best wishes to Gary Sweeney and the Dublin U21's in the All-Ireland Final against Donegal next Saturday. Hurling Championship starts this week with the intermediates at home to Commercials at 7 o'clock on Wednesday and the juniors playing in Raheny on Thursday. The adult ladies team had a convincing win over Ballymun to maintain their unbeaten start.
A Tasty Night Out for You and Syls!
Oliver Dunne of Bon Appetit Malahide has kindly invited members, friends & families of St. Sylvester’s GAA club to experience the delights in his brasserie for a special Syls price of 40.00 euro pp....half of which he will give back to Sylvester’s to support our club!
Looking for Talent !
Looking for Talent...... Do you know anyone studying Public Relations ,Marketing, Journalism, Sports Journalism, Photography or Event Management who would like some Real Life work experience with St.Sylvester’s GAA club ? Have a GO with the GAA ! Contact Francine at fshelly@openbook.ie & check out www.stsylvesters.ie Thank-you !
START OF “TOTALLY IRISH” IN SYLVESTER’S CLUB FRIDAY 24TH APRIL 8.30
Irish musical instrument lessons to include guitar tin whistle fiddle & accordion (reasonable rates for children & adults) - Set dancing lessons for men & women beginners & improvers 8.30 to 9.45, with very experienced teacher Roisín. €8 per lesson . . agus a thuile eile!!
St Sylvester’s club notes 18 April 2008
The club AGM takes place next Thursday April 22nd at 8.30 pm. Members are asked to make a special effort to attend. The senior football team lost by a point to St Mary’s in Saggart on Friday. They play Round Towers in the opening round of the championship next Thursday in Portmarnock at 6.45 and again the club is requesting your support.
There is no trad music this week.
There is no trad music this week. The Rugby Club are running a race night. The Trad night will continue on Friday 23rd April 2010. We are hoping to make the Trad night an Irish night which will get more people into the Club. So on Friday 23rd of April 2010 we are starting set dancing classes from 8.15 approx until 10.00pm before the music. These classes will be upstairs down the back. This way some of the precipitants will stay for the music and a drink. We are also planning in the near future to start Irish Language classes on the Friday night also upstairs for people wanting to learn Irish or to improve. These classes will also be suitable for students wanting to improve for the oral exam in the leaving or other exams. We already have a very good Set Dance teacher. We will have more information in relation to this in the coming week. Le meas, Eddie
Foundation level coaching Wed 21st at Scoil Iosa
All, Foundation level coaching will take place Wednesday 21st at 7pm in Scoil Iosa and Thursday 29th at 7pm. Each night finishes at 9.30. Ernie
Speed Agility and Quickness Workshop
The final workshop of the year takes place this Saturday in St Mary's GAA Club Saggart @ 11.30am. SAQ Foundation Workshop- Speed Agility & Quickness run by SAQ Ireland tutors. To book ring or txt 0851273012 Panner
St Sylvester’s club notes 11 April 2010
The adult intermediate hurlers lost to Round Towers with a score of 1-14 to 4-15. The minor A football team put in a great performance to draw with Kilmacud Crokes, despite the loss of a player just before half time. Eddy McLoughney’s under 16 hurlers continue to defy the odds in division 1 and earned and excellent draw away to St Jude’s. The under 15 hurlers needed a late goal to earn a draw with Setanta in their division 2 clash. The under 14 hurlers lost their home game to Commercials.
St Sylvester’s GAA club notes 04 April 2010
Gary Sweeney played his part in Dublin’s, Leinster Under 21 football championship victory over Westmeath and the team now face Connacht champions Roscommon on April 17th in the All-Ireland semi-final. Panner’s Easter Camp takes place from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th in Broomfield, starting at 10am and finishing at 2pm. There is a registration form available on the website.
Practical Hurling Workshop
Friday 26th Mar 2010 – 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Hurling Workshop – Coaching the Games Approach Way Ballyboden St Endas Sancta Maria pitch Dublin 16 with Tommy Dunne former Tipp All Ireland Star. To register text or call 0851273012. Panner
Club notes 21 March 2010
We had two great wins for the adult hurlers in their opening league games of the season. The intermediates withstood a second half comeback from Kevin’s and secured the win with a late goal while the juniors had a fine win at home to Crumlin.
Charity Disco for Autism - Malahide Rugby Club tonight
We are having a 70's 80's & 90's Dress Up Disco (Retro) tonight, Friday 19th March at Malahide Rugby Club, 8pm till late. Entry is €25 - includes Retro Dance Lesson (by an official dance school), Funky Finger Food & Bubbly Reception and cool music. Full details included in the below
Packed house for medal presentations
St Patricks Eve saw a packed clubhouse for our adult teams medal presentations - Minor football and hurling, all four adult football teams and the Inter hurlers. Joe Fortune did the honours with the music. Great crack.
St Sylvester’s club notes 14 March
We had another great win for the senior footballers in the league over Trinity Gaels. The intermediates needed a goal from a last minute penalty by the ice-cool Ciaran McArdle to beat Ballyboden. There was disappointment for the juniors when no referee showed up in O'Toole’s. Our young minor hurling team . . .
Death of Chris Ryan's mother Phylis RIP
Ryan (nee Malone) Phyllis (off Dorset Street and formerly of Yellow Road, Whitehall) March 6, 2010. (suddenly) at her home. Beloved wife of the late Mick and much loved Mum of Christopher, Alan and Michael. Sadly missed by her loving sons, sisters, her four cherished grandchildren, daughters-in-law, brother- in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing from 2.45o’c tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Home, the Civic Centre . . .
St Sylvester’s club notes 7th March
Congratulations to Gary Sweeney and the Dubllin U21 football team on their Leinster Championship win in Dundalk. We had some mixed fortunes for the adult teams. In midweek the seniors travelled to Saggart for the semi-final of the 2009 Vincent de Paul and beat Mary’s to qualify for the final.
Sam and Liam visit Malahide
The Sam Maguire and Liam McCarthy Cups payed a visit to St Oliver Plunketts on Tuesday. Every child in the school got to meet the players and the cups. Thanks to Darren O Sullivan and Michael Fennelly for bringing the cups. Thanks also to Colm Furlong and Ulster Bank for organising a great day. . . Panner
Physical Conditioning Workshop
James Allen a Physio with Dublin and Leinster Rugby is taking the following workshop COURSE: Physcial Conditioning – Essential Core Stability DATE: Friday 05th Mar 2010 TIMES: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM LOCATION: Whitehall GAA Club, Dublin 9 you can book online at www.dublingaagamesdevelopment.ie or txt details to 0851273012 Panner
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Executive Committee of St Sylvester’s GAA Club hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held on Thursday 22nd April 2010, commencing 8.30 p.m. at 2 Church Road, Malahide
Offer to Syls members from AXA
Attached Fantastic offers for St. Sylvester’s members from our new local AXA Insurance office ! Talk to Terry ! Saving euros for You !