31st July 2011

31st July 2011

Mount Sion Gaa Club Notes

Minor Championship

We travelled to Lismore to take on the home side in the third round of the championship. We opened the scoring through the stick of Stephen O’Neill and Joey Sinnott got the second. Lismore opened their account with a free which was successfully converted through their county star Stephen Bennett. Aaron Dempsey traded points with Lismore along with Darren Finn and Stephen O’Neill. Lismore got on a roll when they slotted over a few points and they grabbed the opening goal of the game 22 minutes in. Lismore continued their dominance with points from Stephen O’Neill and Austin Gleeson keeping us in touch. Lismore goaled again just before the end of the first half to lead by 9 points.

After the break Austin Gleeson went point for point with Stephen Bennett with Stephen O’Neill breaking the sequence with a successful 65. Gleeson got Sion’s first goal with a finely taken free which found its way through the Lismore defence. Lismore furthered their lead with 2 points and also got their third goal. Gleeson and O’Neill brought it back to 6 points as the game entered into the final minutes. Darren Finn brought that to 3 points when he tapped home from close range. Time ran out with little or no injury time played to leave the score Mount Sion 2-15 to Lismore 3-15. Hard luck lads. Next game is down for 10th August, but will more than likely be moved to accommodate the Waterford minors who are in the All Ireland Semi-Final.

Ladies Football Championship

The Ladies Footballers took on Stradbally in the championship in the club last Monday night. It was a very entertaining game with some great goals from Louise Sheridan, Trish Cleary, Jessica Gleeson, Rachel Beckett, and Claire Smith. Well done to the girls. Also a speedy recovery to Amy O’Sullivan who got injured during the game. Amy is on both our Camogie and Ladies Football teams. We hope to see you back playing soon.

Under 16 Championship

We received a walkover from Cois Bhride in the Under 16 football championship last Monday. So our next game is down for 3rd August against Dunhill/Fenor.

Under 15 Championship

Our Under 15s faced the stiff opposition of Ballygunner in the last round of the championship. Ballygunner were far superior and more economical with the ball to out-score this young Sion side. Hard luck lads, but keep training away we still have a semi-final to play for.

County Teams

Best of luck to the Waterford Senior hurlers as they play the All Ireland Semi-Final on Sunday next against our close neighbours Kilkenny. We especially wish Tony Browne, Eoin McGrath and Paraic Fanning the very best of luck. Up the Deise!!

VHI Cul Camp

The Cnoc Sion VHI Cúl Camp took place last week which was another huge success. The boys and girls enjoyed a week of hurling, football, rounders and loads of games. Thanks to our club coordinator Pat Carroll and his coaching staff for all their work throughout the week.

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.

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

Fixtures

Ladies Football Challenge v Comeragh Rangers in Mount Sion on Monday 1st August at 7:30pm.

Ladies Football Championship v Na Deise in Mount Sion on Monday 8th August, time TBC.

Minor Championship v Butlerstown in Mount Sion at 7pm on Wednesday 17th August.

Minor Championship v Butlerstown in Ballygunner at 7pm on Monday 22nd August.

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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