7th October 2012

Mount Sion Gaa Club Notes

Eastern Junior Hurling Championship Final

Last Saturday our Junior Hurlers put their crown on the line against Ballygunner in Walsh Park. It was the Gunners who got off to a quick start with two points. Ricky Freeman shot over after a great run down the sideline. This was cancelled out by another score from the opposition from another silly Sion puck-out but Barry Browne was accurate from the dead ball to keep the sides within touching distance. Score for score the sides went with Browne and Daniel Kelly doing the scoring for Síon. The sides were brought level when a sideline in from Paul Browne on the bank side of Walsh Park with Kelly supplying the finishing touch. But the Gunners went in three points up when a free on the twenty one yard line was stopped and a waiting forward sneaked in for a goal.

After the short break, Paul Browne made the deficit three points from a free. Ballygunner hit two more points with the other Browne also good from the placed ball. Kelly collected a ball from wing and raised another white flag. Ben Walsh got in on the scoring action and pointed. The introduction of Joey Sinnott paid dividends as he got Síon just three behind. Ricky made that two as the game approached the last minute of normal time. Barry Browne was gifted a great chance in front of goal to maybe wrap up the game but non the less great work in the Ballygunner defence, kept their lead. Two injury time scores from the Gunners insured they dethroned the reigning champions. Final score Cnoc Síon 1-12 to Ballygunner 1-16. Hard luck lads, better team won on the day. Thanks to Michael Flanagan, Brian Flannery, Peter Roche, Brian Hennessey and all that contributed to the team since early February.

Juvenile Camogie

The Under 8s and 10s took part in a blitz last Saturday morning in Roanmore, Gracedieu. The girls have certainly improved over the last six months and showed all they have learned in this short time. Both teams won two games from two. A great achievement for these young sides. Thanks to all the coaches and parents for all their help on the day. The girls will train on Saturday at 12pm until 1pm. We hope we can gather a few new faces. Anyone looking to get involved, please come along at the allocated time. Well done on the great wins on Saturday.

Under 21

The Under 21s will face Ballygunner on Saturday 20th October in Mount Sion. Throw in at 2:30pm. Note the change of date, as the game was due to be played a week earlier.

Last Man Standing

Updated last man standing table is up on the website! Not many left! Get your team into Tina by next Thursday night at the latest. Check out the club website to see how everyone is going after week one!! http://mountsiongaa.ie/news/last-man-standing/

Deise Draw

It is not late to purchase a Deise Draw ticket. Next month’s draw takes place on Friday 27^th October. 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.

Get the latest Fixtures/Events

Looking to keep up to date with fixtures and events? Join the club text list by texting your name and number to 087-9706387! It’s completely free!! Don’t expect me to just know you want to be added. So text your name and number if you don’t want to miss out on a game Juvenile-Senior or know when there’s a change of venue etc.

Fixtures

Under 21 Hurling Quarter Final v Ballygunner in Mount Sion at 2:30pm on Saturday 20th October.

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. Follow us on Twitter @MountSionGAA of on Facebook MountSion GAA. The website features a calendar so you can keep up to date with all the latest fixtures and events.