25th March 2012

Mount Sion Gaa Club Notes

Junior Hurling Championship

The Junior hurlers continued where they left off last year with a good win over near rivals De La Salle in the Cleaboy venue. The home side got off to a better start with two points but a point from Austin Gleeson opened Sion’s account. Again De La Salle pointed but Sion took over with Gavin Carroll pointing and Captain Dan Kelly hitting the net and adding two points. De La Salle traded points with Gleeson and we went in two points up at half time.

Gleeson started where he left off, and rivalled over within minutes of the restart. The home side replied. From the puck out, a superb catch by Jonathan Hayes and a just as equal finish pushed Sion further into the lead. Within another two minutes Hayes again stretched the lead. Gleeson converted a free with Kelly sending over two more points. De La Salle scored only their second and last point in the half. Pat McGrath struck over from the middle of the field with Sion’s other scores coming from Gleeson (2), Pappy Bowe (2) and Carroll with Shane Flynn finishing the scoring having been sprung from the bench. A 21 yard free against Sion was saved by the Sion keeper as the referee Nicholas O’Toole blew for full time. Final score Mount Sion 1-18 to De La Salle 0-8. Our next Championship game is on Thursday 5^th April at 6:45pm in Passage against Passage. Hope to see just as big a crowd up to support the lads!!

Mount Sion School Mini 7’s Team

The recent run of good form for the school teams continued when the under 12 seven a side team qualified for the Eastern Finals. To qualify they had to overcome a gallant Scoil Lorcáin side and a very strong Ballygunner team in McGinn Park last Tuesday.

The performance of Timi Sobowale in goal proved that he has more strings to his bow than an outfield player. Bill Wall and Oisín Daly in defence were towers of strength throughout. Young Scott Hoban in midfield was solid throughout and his partner, Charlie Costello was player of the day with his never ending work rate and intelligent play. Up front, young Eoghan Power was a constant threat and scored the goal of the day with a superb finish after great play from Daly and Costello. Jordan Roche however showed just what he can do when on form when he was constantly there to convert the build up play with some cracking goals. The youngest player on the panel, PJ Fanning proved a super sub on each occasion he was introduced, scoring a vital 1-01 at vital stages.

Well done to all the panel and their club coaches who are improving these lads all the time. They now play the Eastern Finals on Tuesday next today (27^th March) in De la Salle Gracdieu. This very young team will be up against it against St Declans, Newtown, Ferrybank and Portlaw in the finals but no doubt they will give it their all once again.

Brother Rice Annual 1SU Shield

The Primary School brought back their second trophy of the year to Barrack Street when they won the Brother Rice ISU competition last Thursday in Mount Sion Grounds.  Nine teams from all over the South East took part in this 9 a side tournament. After a wonderful afternoon’s hurling where the Monastery side accounted for Glór na Mara, New Ross CBS, Callan CBS and St Paul’s in a superb final to lift the trophy.

Captain James Ogundare played a captain’s role throughout and formed part of a defence where young PJ Murphy excelled in goal and the ever improving Alex Madigan and Sacred Heart’s twin towers of Seán Troy and Sam Robinson were outstanding. Ten year old Timi Sobowale played beyond his years in midfield in supporting player of the tournament Evan McGrath throughout. The forwards of Ben le Blanc, Jordan Halpin, Samuel Mathe and newcomer Kris Mauresan were a handful for every defence.

Well done to the boys. Their discipline and effort throughout the day was a credit to themselves and the school. Thanks to Waterford Coaching and Games and Brother Kevin of Edmund Rice Centre for organising a great festival of hurling.

Ladies Football

Best of luck to the ladies footballers in their league game on Tuesday against St. Pauls at 6:30pm.

Mount Sion Fun Run

On Easter Sunday 8^th April we will be holding a 5 mile fun run in aid of the Juvenile club. The run will go at 11am. Why not join in by either walking or jogging. Presentation of prizes to club winners on Sunday night with music from The Bottle Brothers. There are sponsorship cards available from the Organising Committee of Kevin Ryan, Michael Flanagan, Peter Walsh and Tina Gleeson. Cards will be distributed to players over the coming weeks. Entrance fee is €10 per Adult, €5 per youth. If you can’t do the Five mile we’ll also need stewards etc on the day. Please contact any of the organising committee if you can help out. For more information please see the page on the website! http://mountsiongaa.ie/news/fun-run-road-race-2012/

Camogie

Training continues on Tuesday night at 7pm. We hope to see you all there.

Deise Draw

The first Deise Draw of the year will take place on Friday 30^th March. Tickets can be bought from any of the promoters or from behind the bar. A list of all promoters names can be seen on the notice board in the club. Tickets are €10 per draw. This year you will have the chance to win a top prize of a car in the March draw and in the May, August and November Draw’s there will be a special draw for a €1,000 holiday voucher and €500 spending money.

Fixtures

Ladies Football League v St. Pauls in Mount Sion at 6:30pm on Tuesday 27^th March.

Under 12 City League v Mooncoin in Mount Sion at 6:30pm on Friday 30^th March.

Junior Hurling Championship v Passage in Passage at 6:45pm on Thursday 5^th April.

Under 11 City League (Blue) v Passage in Passage at 6:30pm on Friday 6^th April.

Under 11 City League (White) v Ballygunner in Ballygunner at 6:30pm on Friday 6^th April.

Senior League v Roanmore, venue & time TBC on Saturday 7^th April.

Juvenile Training Times

The following are the times and venues are for juvenile hurling training:

5 to 7 year olds Children born in 2005, 2006 & 2007 takes place at 12 Noon every Saturday on the All-Weather Astro-Turf Pitch at the Club Grounds.

Juvenile Camogie Training also takes place on Saturdays at 12 noon on The All-Weather Astro-Turf Pitch at the Club Grounds.

8 & 9 year olds, Boys born in 2003 and 2004 takes place from 1pm-2pm on Saturdays at the Club field.

10 & 11 year old boys takes place on a Tuesday nights at 6pm-7:30pm on the Pitch.

Looking to get your child involved in sport or meet new friends. Then bring them along to the correct age group or contact Juvenile Chairman Peter Walsh for more information. Training is 100% free and hurleys and helmets can be supplied to those who need them. Best of luck to all the children and coaches for 2012!!

Membership

Membership is now due for 2012. The following are the rates for this year. Family €50, Adult Hurling & Football Member €50, Student €30 and Social Members €15. If you haven’t already paid can you please either see our Registrar Paul Fanning or leave your name and money behind the bar. Money must be paid as soon as possible for all players and members to be registered for the coming season.

The Interview Room

This week we had Junior Hurler Ricky Freeman in for this weeks Adult Interview. I’m looking for more people to take part, so if you’re interested please contact Savo ASAP. To see the lad’s answers and all the lads who have participated over the last number of months, get onto the website and look for the interview room or juvenile interview room under the news tab. www.mountsiongaa.ie . New Juvenile interviews are added every Tuesday and adult interviews are added on Thursdays.

Last Man Standing

Not many left in the Last Man Standing! Make sure you have your team picked before Thursday night and sent to Tina. See our “The Last Man Standing” Page on the website under the news tab to catch up with the results!

Need a venue for your party??

We have a spacious function room with private bar available for hire for all occasions including Birthdays, Christenings, Weddings, Confirmations, Communions, etc. Please contact our Bar Manager Michael Ryan for more information on 051-372648 or call up and see him. See the Function Room page on the website for pictures!! http://mountsiongaa.ie/club-complex/function-room/

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.

Chess Club

Chess club takes place every Tuesday night in the club at 9:30pm. We hope to see the regular faces and some new ones up next Tuesday.

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.