17th June 2012

17th June 2012

Mount Sion Gaa Club Notes

Big Week ahead

Next Friday night we face Tallow in the fourth round of the Senior Hurling Championship in Fraher Field at 7:30pm. Best of luck lads!!

Intermediate Hurling Championship

Round four of the Intermediate Championship took place last Saturday evening against Tramore in the main County Grounds, Walsh Park. Within fifteen seconds of the start Tramore had a point on the board. A Michael Frisby pointed free opened Sion’s account. Tramore ran in a five point lead. But Sion began to dominate with Full Forward Brian Cusack combining with Ian Power and pointing two points in succession. Michael Frisby tagged on a point again from a free. Aaron Coady sent over a point from the middle of the park with Cusack narrowing the margin to a single point. Captain Shane Twomey levelled up the game on the twentieth minute with a marvellous strike inside his own forty-five. Sion shot three frees wide in a row which may have come back to haunt them in the later stages of the game. Richie Roche made an excellent catch and kicked the ball to the sea-siders net. Sion led at the break by 1-7 to 0-7.

In the second half, Sion were awarded two frees with the Bomb Power successfully converting with his unusual but effective free taking style. A save on the Sion goal line by Craig Sauvage ended in a throw ball as the ball got stuck in the middle of a group of players. Cusack again pointed Sion further into the lead with Tramore quickly replying. But Bomb again pointed from a free. Both sides traded points with Michael Frisby pointing for the Monastery. Sion’s half back line and midfield line were excellent all through the game especially in the closing stages of the game with Tramore trying everything within their power to find a result. Sion finished out the game with the Bomb Power knocking over his final point of the night. Final score Mount Sion 1-13 to Tramore 0-11. Well done lads, a good team performance. Next up is St. Saviours. This fixture has yet to be made.

Junior Hurling Championship

Round seven of the Junior Hurling Championship took place in Páirc Pádraig O’Fainin last Friday night. It’s hard to believe this is the middle of June, with a real winter’s night setting the scene. Sion opted to play against the stiff breeze in the opening half. Passage capitalised on an early foul to take the lead from a pointed free. Dan Kelly’s shooting boots were polished and ready to be used, with Kelly pointing and also adding one from the placed ball. Passage got their second score but this ended all their scoring for the game with fifteen minutes only gone on the clock. Again Kelly struck two frees during a miserable down poor of rain. The ball bobbed and weaved its way through the air and over the crossbar. Passage were award a free on the twenty-one yard line and they opted for goal which was easily saved and cleared. Mark Flanagan pointed as Sion went in at the break three points up and a breeze now at their backs.

Chick Hennessey raised a white flag just fifty seconds into the second half. Kelly pointed. Johnny Hayes rifled over two great scores with Kelly again dead accurate from the placed ball. Hard work in our experienced back line from Eoin Fanning, Paul Browne, John Cleere and Brian Flannery, aided by the younger players of Jason Power and Brian Hammond kept the Passage forwards at bay. Hennessey hit his second of the night with Mark Flanagan getting the only goal of the game with seventeen minutes gone in the half. Kelly and young Freeman combined, both tagged on scores late on with Hayes grabbing his second score of the night. Final score Mount Sion 1-15 to Passage 0-2. Well done lads, we still remain top of the table with Roanmore behind us on scoring difference and Passage and Ballygunner in third and fourth place respectively. Next up is Dunhill in Dunhill, will let you know the fixture, once it is made.

Fundraiser

As a fundraiser we are collecting used clothing, footwear (pairs only), handbags, belts, curtains and bed linen. If you have any of the above you want to get rid of please deliver to the Club House.

Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camp

Our camp takes place from 23rd July to 27th July. The cost is €55 for the first child in a family, €45 for a second and €40 for a third and subsequent children. The price includes a set of gear including a Jersey, shorts, socks and a gear bag. The age limit is for children aged from 6 (born in 2006) to 13 years. Reminder to all who wish to receive their kits before the school holidays all bookings must be made by Friday 8th June at latest. Booking can be made online at www.gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps. For a €5 discount online use the special tokens from Corn Flakes and Rice Krispies boxes. Filled in application forms can be given to club coordinator Peter Walsh or posted to Eoin Breathnach, Walsh Park, Keane’s Road, Waterford.

Rhythm Fest

Waterford GAA County Board in association with Blue Fire Events are holding “The Rhythm Fest” in Fraher Field on Saturday 30th June featuring, Bressie, The High Kings, The Lounge Room Lizards, Atom Attic and DJ Tyrone. On Sunday 1st July they have Jedward, Ryan Dolan, DJ Tyrone, Ryan Bassindale and Evolution Hip Hop Dance Troupe. Tickets are available from all clubs via their secretaries. Tickets for Saturday night are priced at €25 and on Sunday €27.50. A limited number of family tickets are available at €90.

Deise Draw

Next month’s Draw will take place on June 29th. Tickets can be bought from any of the promoters or from behind the bar. Please have your money in before the draw. 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

Under 8 Stay & Play Blitz in Roanmore Gracedieu at 6:30pm on Monday 18th June.

Under 13 Championship v Na Gaeil in either Dunhill or Fenor at 6:30pm on Monday 18th June.

Under 11 (Blue) City League v Glenmore in Mount Sion at 7:00pm on Tuesday 19th June.

Under 11 (White) City League v De La Salle in Mount Sion at 7:00pm on Tuesday 19th June.

Senior Championship v Tallow on Friday 22nd June at 7:30pm in Fraher Field.

Under 13 Na Piarsigh Tournament in Cork on Saturday 23rd June.

All fixtures are available on the club website calendar. Follow the link http://mountsiongaa.ie/events/

Fixtures are subject to change!

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 11am-12pm on Saturdays at the Club field.

10 & 11 year old boys takes place on a Tuesday nights at 6pm-7pm 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!!

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 more pictures of our function room and bar!! 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.

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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