Junior Football
The Junior Footballers produced some great football with an easy win over Fenor last Friday night. Dan Kelly produced the score of the game with an overhead kick to the net, with other goals coming from Ian Galgey (2), Ian O’Regan, Michael Gaffney, Noel Flynn, Ritchie Murphy, and Patrick Bowe while Kenny Stafford chipped in with 5 points. Great performances also came from Pat McGrath, Paul Kehoe, Sean Ryan, Ian Crowley, Ian Power and Nicholas Mackey on goal. Final score, Mount Sion 8-5 to Fenor 0-10. The Footballers are in action again in Mount Sion against St. Pauls on 3rd July at 7.30pm.
Keith O’Connor, Fun Day
The Keith O Connor Fun Day was held on Sunday last, June 20th. The day began with a leisurely cycle race from Ballyduff Upper at 10am, followed with a 5km road race from the Mount Sion GAA club at 3pm. There was also a cow path competition after the road race which was followed by music and refreshments at the Mount Sion Centre. We would all like to wish Keith the best in his rehabilitation and thank anyone who took part and helped out on the day. Anyone wishing to make a donation please contact Tom Shanahan on 086-3588952.
Deise Draw
The next Deise Draw takes place on 25th June. There are great prizes including a top prize of €10,000. Tickets can still be bought from Josie Evans or from behind the bar. Tickets are €10 each.
Ladies Football
Well done to the Ladies Football team 1 on winning the county 7-a-side in Modeligo on Sunday last. Team 2 got narrowly bet in the shield final. Well done to both teams involved and keep up the good work in the coming weeks in the championship.
Under 13s
The under 13s are back training on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm sharp. The City League is only around the corner with the first match scheduled for 5th July against Roanmore. So it’s important that all players attend training over the coming weeks.
Summer Camp
The Cnoc Sion VHI Cúl Camp will take place from the 19th to 23rd July this year. Application forms are being distributed this week. The camp is for primary school girls and boys aged between 6 –13. The price is €55 for first child €45 for second child and €35 for third child, this includes 5 days of activity and the VHI Cúl Camp playing Kit. Please return the application forms as soon as possible so that the kits can be ordered.
Brother Dowling Cup
This year sees the Brother Dowling Cup extended to a full inter schools competition involving Mount Sion and CBS schools from Kilkenny and Tipperary. Brother Dowling, aside from being a great educationalist was instrumental in the fostering and nurturing of young hurlers in Mount Sion for a generation. Amongst those who prospered during Brother Dowling’s time in the school were hurlers such as Ken and Eoin McGrath, Eoin Kelly, Brian Greene and many, many more! The Dowling family have donated a magnificent cup which will now be competed for by Under 12 hurlers from CBS schools in the South East-a fitting tribute to giant of Mount
Sion School.
This year, the schools competing will be Scoil Iognáid de Rís Kilkenny, Bunscoil McCauley Rice Callan, St. Mary’s CBS Primary Carrick-on-Suir and Mount Sion CBS. The tournament will take place on Tuesday next, 22nd June 2010. The tournament is for under 12 hurlers. The day will involve a shield final and of course a final for the Brother Dowling Perpetual Trophy. The family of the late Brother Dowling will present the trophies to the winning schools and we hope that any club members available on the day will attend to commemorate a very special man and enjoy a great festival of under 12 hurling.
Coaching Times
Below are the times of the various coaching sessions for our younger players. Its good to see all the boys making great progress in learning the skills of hurling and of course new players are always welcome. Simply arrive at our playing fields at the appropriate time and make contact with one of the coaches. Hurleys and helmets are available on loan for those that need them.
Age 5-7s (Born in 2003-2006) – 12 noon to 1pm (Saturdays) & Thursdays 6.30pm-7.30pm;
Age 8-9s (Born in 2001-2002) – 11am to 12 noon (Saturdays);
Age 10-11 (Born in 1999-2000) – 1pm to 2pm (Saturdays);
Under 11 & 12s – 6pm-7pm (Tuesdays & Thursdays);
Under 13 – 6pm-7.30pm (Mondays & Wednesdays)
Fixtures
Under 12 City League v Slieverue in Mount Sion at 6.30pm on Friday 25th June.
Senior League v Fourmilewater in Mount Sion at 8pm on Tuesday 29th June.
County Minor Championship v Ballygunner in Ballygunner at 7.30pm on Wednesday 30th June.