Mount Sion GAA Club News
Under 21
The eagerly anticipated replay of the Under 21 Football Eastern Final took place last Friday night under lights in Carrick-Beg. It was Sion who opened the scoring with a well taken free from Robert Breslin. Rathgormack responded with 2 points, but it must be said that they shot a lot of wides in the opening half. Michael King had a clear chance on goal but shot over to level the game. Ian Galgey put Sion ahead but moments later Rathgormack were awarded a penalty for an infringement within the small rectangle, which they slotted past Shane Forristal in the goal to lead at half time by 2 points.
Rathgormack exploded into action in the second half taking some very fine scores and ran out deserving winners. Mount Sion’s John Dee scored 3 points in the second half to add to Sion’s half time total. Final score Mount Sion 0-6 to Rathgormack 1-13.
Ladies Football
The ladies got off to a perfect start to their season with a fine win over St. Pauls. The Sion ladies kept their opponents scoreless throughout the whole game. Final score 10-11 to St. Pauls 0-0. Well done to all involved and their next game takes place next Sunday against Kilmacthomas in Mount Sion, Time TBC. Ladies Football training continues on Tuesday nights at 8pm. All new and existing players are welcome to attend.
St. Patricks Day Parade
For the Annual St. Patricks Day Parade we had over 70 children walking along sporting the blue and white jerseys. See can you spot yourself in some of the pictures in the gallery on the website.
Under 10s
Our Under 10 hurlers took part in their blitz in Carrignore last Friday night. They played 6 games between two teams and they are in action again this coming Friday night at 6pm. Best of luck lads.
Ken McGrath
New Arrival
Congratulations to Paul & Orla Browne on the birth of their daughter Lily, who was born during the course of last week.
Membership
The deadline for this year’s membership is soon approaching, so if any members have not paid their membership can they please contact our Registrar Paul Fanning on 086-1724807 or membership monies can be left behind the bar. Everyone is asked to make a special effort to pay as soon as possible. Membership rates are as follows: Hurling & Football – €50; Family – €50; Student – €20 and Social €15.
Deise Draw
The Deise Draw has been a big fundraiser for our club for many years. So if any members or anyone knows of people who would like tickets, could you please contact Josie Evans or any member of the Fundraising Committee. Monthly draw with Cash prizes including a top prize of €10,000! Tickets are €90 for the year or €10 a month for 9 months. The club receives 70% of all sales!
Darts & Cards
Darts and Cards for club members. Come along and join in the fun. Darts takes place every Thursday night with Cards on Friday nights, both starting around 10pm. Great prizes on offer!! All Club Members are welcome.
Training Times
Here are the training times for next Saturday. New players are always welcome and hurleys and helmets can be supplied.
9 & 10 year olds (born in 2001 & 2002). – 10.30am to 12 noon. Coached by Damien Frisby, Roy McGrath Seamus Nolan, Shane O Grady and George O Grady.
5 & 6 year old (born in 2005 & 2006) – 12 noon to 1pm. Coached by Peter Walsh, Lindsay Grace, James Dunphy and Martin Walsh.
7 & 8 year olds (born in 2003 & 2004) – 1pm to 2pm. Coached by Nicky Mackey, John O Keeffe, Michael Frisby and Eric Curran.
If you have any queries just telephone Peter Walsh on 087-1355359.
Notes for Paper & Website
If you have any Cnoc Sion notes or announcements for the paper or website please contact Owen Sauvage by email owen@mountsiongaa.ie or text your notes to 087-9706387 before 8pm Sunday night. You can also submit your notes through the website on the news tab. The website features a calendar so you can keep up to date with all the latest fixtures and events.