10th July 2011

10th July 2011

Mount Sion Gaa Club Notes

Junior Hurling

The Junior hurlers were invited to take on Sliabh gCua from Touraneena last Sunday evening. The host club annually holds a memorial shield in the memory of Ned Burke. The lads put in a great performance and came out on top on a score-line of Mount Sion 4-14 to Sliabh gCua 2-16. Well done lads and thanks to the Sliabh gCua club for the invitation. We are back in action in the championship against Ballygunner this Thursday at 7:30pm in Mount Sion. Best of luck lads.

Minor

Best of luck to the minors tomorrow in the second round of the Minor Championship. They take on St. Patricks in Colligan at 7:30pm. There is a bus leaving the club at 5:30pm on Monday 11th July. Spaces available for supporters. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

VHI Cul Camp

The Cnoc Sion VHI Cúl Camp will take place from the 25th to 29th July this year. Application forms have been distributed over the last number of weeks. 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. If you have not done so, please return the application forms as soon as possible so that the kits can be ordered.

Senior League

The last group game of the league took place against Lismore in Lismore on a miserable Thursday evening. Ken McGrath opened the scoring for Sion with Stephen Roche adding our second. Lismore replied with 3 points of their own but Ross “Martin” O’Keeffe pulled one back for Sion. Sion gathered a lead through Stephen Roche, Michael Frisby, Ken McGrath and Sean Ryan. Lismore finished out the opening half with 3 points with Sean Ryan breaking their stride and Lismore adding another 3 points to lead at half time by 3 points.

The injured Kenny Stafford was substituted at half time with Ken McGrath now taking over at centre back and really began to make his mark on the game. However, Lismore increased their lead immediately after the restart. But Sean Ryan was on target, with Michael Frisby now taking over on frees and converting 2 to bring Sion back into the game. Lismore increased their lead to 2 points but the same two men pointed for Sion. Both sides went point for point before Sion gathered a bit of momentum and dominated the exchanges through Stephen Roche, Martin O’Keeffe, Brian Cusack and Dermot O’Byrne getting the winner to leave the score Mount Sion 0-20 to Lismore 0-19.

Under 16

We made the short trip to St. Saviours last Monday night when we played the host club in the opening round of the Gaelic Football Championship. We led for long periods of the game but were unlucky in the end when we lost out by 1 point. Darren Grey scored a very good individual goal during the game where he gathered the ball on his own 45 and took off down the field sidestepping the opposition and finishing to the net from the 13 yard line. The lads next game is against Affane in Mount Sion at 7pm on Monday 18th July.

Under 15

The Under 15s played their second game of their championship against Roanmore in Mount Sion on Wednesday evening. Roanmore dominated the early exchanges but Ryan Flanagan was on target with both a point and a goal to open Sion’s account. Aidan Power also got his name on the score-sheet in the first half with a finely taken point.

The second half was Sion’s better half. We started well with Darren Gray finding the net. But Roanmore replied with a point. Eric Curran pointed with a free before Evan Curran also found the net from a placed ball. Roanmore increased their lead by 2 points but Evan Curran closed the scoring with a point to leave the score Mount Sion 3-5 to Roanmore 5-6.

Under 13

The Under 13s got their championship underway on Saturday when they took on Ballygunner in Mount Sion. We put in a great effort but were just that little bit unlucky in the end. The next game we play is next Saturday at 4:30pm in Mount Sion against local rivals De La Salle. Best of luck lads.

Mum & Me

The third night of our Camogie event “Mum & Me” didn’t run last Wednesday evening as the weather was terrible. It will run again this Wednesday at 7pm-8pm. Newcomers are always welcome and hurleys and helmets can be supplied. We look forward to seen ye all there.

Speedy Recovery

We would like to wish Conor Butler a speedy recovery after he broke his collarbone recently. Conor is a key member of our Under 15 and 16 teams, so from all your friends we hope to see you back hurling in the very near future.

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 to those who don’t have any. Also please note training is free of charge and parents are more than welcome to come along and watch.

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.

Camogie Training for all juvenile ages at 12pm – 1pm.

If you have any queries just telephone Peter Walsh on 087-1355359.

Fixtures

Minor Championship v St. Patricks in Colligan at 7:30pm on Monday 11th July.

Intermediate Championship v Tramore in Walsh Park at 7:30pm on Tuesday 12th July.

Under 15 Championship v Ballygunner in Ballygunner at 7:30pm on Wednesday 13th July.

Junior Championship v Ballygunner in Mount Sion at 7:30pm on Thursday 14th July.

Under 13 Championship v De La Salle in Mount Sion at 4:30pm on Saturday 16th July.

Under 15 Championship v Tramore in Mount Sion at 11:30am on Sunday 17th July.

More fixtures are available on our calendar on the website via the news tab.

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.

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