17th July 2011

17th July 2011

Mount Sion Gaa Club Notes

Junior Football Championship

We played our close rivals Roanmore in the latest round of the Junior Football Championship. Robert Breslin opened the scoring for Sion with Michael Frisby on target from a free and play. Kenny Stafford and the Dan “Goat” Kelly also were on target before Kenny Stafford lobbed the keeper to get the game’s first goal. Roanmore hit back with an excellent strike which gave Sion keeper Ian Sheridan no chance. Stephen Roche also finished to the net and with substitute Pat Kelly adding a point Sion led at half time by 7 points.

Start from the restart gaffer Ian “Bomb” Power led by example when he “powered” past the Roanmore defence to blast the ball to the net to extend Sion’s lead. Roanmore successfully converted a 45 and added a point minutes later. Pat Kelly got his second point with Roanmore cancelling it out with a point of their own. Big man Ross O’Keeffe got his name on the score-sheet with Michael Frisby on target again with a free. Roanmore gathered a bit of momentum and added a point before they got their second goal beating Ian Sheridan in the Sion goal. The Sky-Blues slotted over two further points but Sion were awarded a penalty on a foot-block on Kenny Stafford. The gaffer Ian Power braved the pressure and with ease grabbed his second goal of the game. Roanmore closed out their account with 2 points but a final goal by Dan Kelly finished off an entertaining game. Final score Mount Sion 5-9 to Roanmore 2-10. Well done lads, great performance.

Junior Hurling Championship

The Junior hurlers were back in championship mode when they took on Ballygunner in Mount Sion last Thursday evening. Sion were on top from start to finish with Sion getting goals through Dan Kelly, Paraic Fanning and Brian Hennessey. Final score Mount Sion 3-17 to Ballygunner 2-11. Well done to everyone. Roll on the Eastern Semi-Final against close rivals Roanmore.

The Late Fintan O’Brien

Fintan played with the club from 1955 to 1967 and was a winner of six Senior Hurling Championship medals, one Senior Football, four Minor Hurling and three Minor Football. He served as club secretary for a number of years during that period. In 1958 he played for the Waterford Minor Hurling side in the Munster Final losing to Limerick. He then became a member of the Waterford Senior Hurling panel in 1964 and 1965.

From the club we would like to express our deepest sympathy to his wife Nellie, brothers Freddie and Brendan, sisters Anne and Camillus and Also to the rest of the family. Ar dheis dé go raibh sé.

Under 11s

Well done to our Under 11s who took part in the City League Gala Day in Walsh Park last Saturday afternoon. They also received the cup on the day for winning the City League. Well done to all the boys and to their trainers for their hard effort they put in over the last couple of months.

Minor Championship

The Minors recorded a great win over St. Patricks last Wednesday evening when we travelled to the Colligan venue. Well done lads. Looks like the next round will be off with the County Minors playing on Saturday 23rd of this month.

Intermediate Championship

The Intermediates bowed out of the championship when they were defeated by Tramore in Walsh Park last Tuesday evening. It has been a tough year for these lads and I would like to extend our thanks to Manager Anthony Kirwan for his huge effort that he put into this group of players.

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.

Ladies Night

This Friday night sees the second of our Ladies Nights take place. This is a fundraiser for our newly formed Camogie Club along with the Ladies Football Club. There will be Chicken & Chips + music by Paddy’s Pride tickets €5. Please contact Tina Gleeson or behind the bar for tickets. It promises to be a great night and you are helping to support the club.

Mum & Me

Mum & Me continues on Wednesday at 7pm-8pm. Newcomers are always welcome and hurleys and helmets can be supplied. We look forward to seen ye all there.

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) – Is finished for a few weeks for summer break. 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

Under 16 Football Championship v Affane in Mount Sion at 7:30pm on Monday 18th July.

Camogie Challenge v Gaultier in Ballygunner at 7:30pm on Monday 18th July.

Under 15 Championship v Tramore in Mount Sion at 7:30pm on Tuesday 19th July.

Under 13 Championship v Roanmore in Mount Sion at 4:30pm on Saturday 23rd July.

Under 16 Football Championship v Cois Bhride in Mount Sion at 7pm on Monday 25th July.

Minor Championship v Lismore in Lismore at 7:30pm on Wednesday 27th 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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