6 April 2014

6 April 2014

Mount Sion GAA Club Notes

GAA Hall of Fame

Congratulations to Pat McGrath Snr who was inducted into the GAA Hall Of Fame during the week ,Pat starred for the Waterford hurling team from 1970 through to 1986 twice being named as Waterford Hurler of the Year. Throughout his 16-year senior inter-county career he was renowned for his skilful style of play and defensive exploits.
 Pat also played inter-provincial hurling with Munster winning two Railway Cups in 1976 and 1978, at club level Pat won seven Senior County medals, was captain of the club in 1976 and has served as selector and team trainer, this is a richly deserved honour for a true gentleman and everyone involved with the club is delighted for Pat and his family.

Membership

Membership for this year is now overdue , all fees can be paid at the bar or please contact Paul Fanning as soon as possible , all rates are up on the membership page of the website.

St Mollerans Tournament

Last Wednesday evening another trip to the Carrick-Beg venue beckoned with our opposition in the Quarter Finals being Wexford side Cloughbawn. It was the opposition who hit the first score of the game but Sion quickly replied opening their account with an Eoin McGrath point. A poorly struck Tony Browne free found its way in around the square and first to seize the opportunity was Martin F. O’Neill who rattled the net from close range. Both sides then traded points with Sion’s scores coming from the free taking abilities of Kenny Stafford and Browne. Cloughbawn goaled thirteen minutes in and again Stafford and Browne were on target to give Sion a one point margin lead at half time.
Browne restarted the game with a point just after 30 seconds. but it was the Wexford side who began to inflict their dominance on the game. Five points in a row saw Sion four points in arrears. Sion’s captain Michael Gaffney pointed but once again the Wexford side replied with a point of their own . As the game moved closer to the  final few minutes it was back to one point but a darting solo-run by WIT’s Fitzgibbon winner Harry Kehoe and a finish over the bar saw Sion needing a goal to win the game. Two chances presented themselves with two long range frees dropped in and around the Cloughbawn danger area but to no avail,  Kenny Stafford did point but time was up and Sion exit the Tournament. Thanks to St. Molleran’s for extending their invitation again this year and best of luck with the rest of the Tournament. Final score: Cnoc Síon 1-14 to Cloughbawn 1-16.

Intermediate Football

We played our first game at the higher grade in Intermediate Football on Saturday last against Bunmahon in atrocious conditions in Kill , missing several key players on the day we struggled from the start and ended up losing out to a well organised Bunmahon side , we now have a couple of weeks to prepare for our next match as we have a bye in the next round .

Easter Mini Camp

The club is running an Easter Mini Camp on Thursday and Friday the 17 and 18 of April , open to all 5-12 year olds the camp runs from 10am to 2pm each day ,bring a packed lunch and a change of clothes , hurleys and helmets will be provided for those that need them , lots of fun and activities , no charge . Contact Michael Flanagan at 086 3583463 for details.

Last Man Standing

Will we have a winner before the season ends ? We still have a number of players going strong , check out the website for updated table!

Deise Draw

The first Deise draw for 2014 will take place on April 25th. This is one month later than previous years and will run until December 2014.. Tickets will be available from Josie Evans or from the bar. Please contact Josie Evans (087-0686700) to join and more importantly to make sure you are in with a chance to scoop the top prize of €10,000!!! . Tickets are €10 per month for nine months. You can either pay up front or per month by leaving the money behind the bar. 70% of the money raised will go directly back to Mount Sion. Best of luck to all our ticketholders!

Fixtures

Under 9 Go Games Wednesday 9 April at 6.30pm

Under 11 City League v Mooncoin on Friday 11 April at 6.30pm in Mount Sion

Under 8 Hurling v Mooncoin on Saturday 12 April at 6.30pm in Mount Sion.

Get the latest Fixtures/Events

Looking to keep up to date with fixtures and events? Join the FREE club text list by texting your name and number to 087-9706387! It’s completely free!! Its as easy as texting 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, or events happening in the club etc.

Need a venue for your party??

Looking to find that ideal 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. We can also cater for smaller parties in our lounge. 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.

Notes for Paper & Website

If you have any Cnoc Sion notes or announcements for the paper or website please contact Ciaran Sheridan by email pro@mountsiongaa.ie or text your notes to 087-6364716 before 8pm Sunday night. You can also submit your notes through the website on the news tab. You can also follow us on Twitter @MountSionGAA or on Facebook MountSion GAA. The website has loads of great features including a calendar so you can keep up to date with all the latest fixtures and events.
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