28th August 2011

28th August 2011

Mount Sion Gaa Club Notes

Senior Hurling Championship

After a long break the Championship has re-commenced, where we met Dungarvan in Walsh Park last Sunday evening. Sion opted to play into the town goal with the winds at their backs in the opening half. We started well with both Martin O’Neills pointing but Dungarvan capitalised on a defensive error to crash home their first goal. Martin O’Neill and Ken McGrath both got Sion back on level terms before a nice pass from Ian Galgey to Ken McGrath resulted in a Sion goal. Dungarvan pointed two frees with Eoin McGrath and Galgey replying. Another defensive error from Sion saw the Old Boro side go in at half time 2 points down.

Playing into the wind in the second half Sion went three points ahead through Stephen Roche. Dungarvan were again relying on their free-taker who successfully converted two frees to bring it back to a one point game. Sion pushed on once again with Eoin McGrath blasting over from close range and Martin O’Neill slapping over another free. Dungarvan scored 4 unanswered points to take the lead. O’Neill again hit another free to draw it level. Dungarvan through Jamie Nagle went ahead once again. But substitute Sean Ryan made sure Sion would share the points as he pointed for the game to end Mount Sion 1-14 to Dungarvan 2-11. The next game is against Ballygunner in Walsh Park next Saturday at 6pm.

Junior Hurling Championship

Two goals from Brian “Chick” Hennessey shows the way for Sion in a renewal of rivalry between Sion & Roanmore in Walsh Park last Wednesday evening. Roanmore opened the scoring but Darren Finn and Dan Kelly both pointed to open Sion’s account. Both teams went point for point with Sion getting points through Gavin Carroll, Rory Sheridan and Darren Finn. A wonderful strike from Chick Hennessey gave Sion a four point cushion at half time.
After the break Roanmore upped the tempo of the game with two fine points with Barry Browne replying with a point. Roanmore tied the game up with a goal and gained the lead with a point moments later. Sion entered their period of dominance on the scoreboard with Chick, Dan Kelly, Carroll and Browne all getting their name on the score-sheet. With two minutes left on the clock, Dan Kelly’s short free fell into the path of Hennessey who finished to the net. Darren Finn finished the scoring with a point to leave the score Mount Sion 2-15 to Roanmore 1-10. Well done lads. The Eastern Final is down for the 10th September against De La Salle. Best of luck.

Minor Championship

The minors played the fifth round of the championship in Mount Sion last Monday evening against Ballygunner. Goals in quick succession gave the Gunners a commanding lead in the opening half which gave us too much to do in the second half. Final score Mount Sion 1-12 to Ballygunner 4-14. Our next game is next Wednesday night against Roanmore at 7pm in Mount Sion.

Under 13

Well done to our Under 13s who had a great win over Roanmore in the championship last Thursday in Mount Sion. Final score Mount Sion 2-9 to Roanmore 0-5.

New Zealand

Best of luck to two of our Senior Hurlers Mark Hoban and Michael Gaffney who recently departed our shores to work in New Zealand. They join a long list of Mount Sion players who have decided to move away to Australia and New Zealand to find work. Best of luck lads!

Wedding Bells

Congratulations to Senior Hurler Michael Frisby and Lorna Kinsella who tied the knot last Friday. May ye have years of happiness together!

Deise Draw

If anyone is looking for tickets you can contact Josie Evans for tickets. Tickets are €10 per draw, with a chance to bag €10,000 plus many other cash prizes. 70% of the money raised goes back into the club, so not only have you a chance to win but your supporting Mount Sion.

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-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.

Fixtures

Ladies Football Semi-Final v Ballysaggart in Mount Sion at 7pm on Monday 29th August.

Minor Championship v Roanmore in Mount Sion at 7pm on Wednesday 31st August.

Under 16 Football Championship v Dunhill/Fenor at 11:30am on Saturday 3rd September in Dunhill/Fenor.

Senior Hurling Championship v Ballygunner in Walsh Park on Saturday 3rd September at 6pm.

Minor Championship v Dungarvan in Mount Sion at 7pm on Wednesday 7th September.

Under 16 Football v Ferrybank in Ferrybank on Sunday 11th September at 11:30am in Ferrybank.

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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