7 June 2015

Mount Sion GAA Club Notes

Dick Roche Memorial Under 9 Tournament

Saturday last saw the second running of the Dick Roche Under 9 Memorial tournament in the club where we welcomed Ballyduff Upper, Fourmilewater, Portlaw, Carrick Swans, O Loughlin Gaels and Faythe Harriers, Sion won out their group against Carrick Swans Faythe Harriers and Ballyduff to reach the final against o loughlin Gaels, in a close fought game that could have gone either way the Kilkenny men just edged it to win the cup, our lads were disappointed but can be justly proud of their achievements on the day, thanks to all the clubs for travelling on the day and to everyone who helped out to make it such a success.

Intermediate Hurling

The intermediates took on near neighbours St Saviours in Walsh Park on Thursday last looking for their first win of this year’s campaign, the men in black and white got off to a flying start scoring five points without reply before before Sion finally woke from their slumber with the ever dependable Cian O Regan on free duty scoring three in a row to get back in the game, Saviours once again took the initiative with four points on the trot and threatening the Sion goal with some good stops from net-minder Owen Sauvage before they upped their game once more with O Regan and two Michael Frisby points down the right bringing the score at half time to 0-09 to 0-10 in Saviour’s favour.

Following the break the influential Evan Curran started controlling things in midfield and points started coming from several different players taking the pressure off O Regan, Saviours though to their credit kept working away and though Sion were level several times actually never took the lead before two points at the death sealed victory for the Ballybeg men, final score Cnoc Sion 0-18 St Saviours 0-20, though the result didn’t go Sion’s way there can be many positives taken from this performance especially the good teamwork and accurate free taking.

Under 12 City League

The Under 12’s continued their good run in the City League on Friday last beating Tramore in Tramore 1-06 to 0-07, good displays all around the pitch  especially when the pressure was on, next game is against Mooncoin in a few weeks.

Munster Championship

Brilliant win on Sunday for the Waterford senior hurlers as they beat Cork to reach their first Munster Final in a few years, it’s a tribute to the hard working dedication of the squad and back room team that once again Waterford hurling is a force to be reckoned with, best of luck to all involved in the final next month

 

Feile 2015

Preparations continue for the U14 squad to travel to the National Feile na Gael Festival on June 19^th.We are being hosted by St. Eunans GAA Club in Letterkenny, Co Donegal. We held a flag day in Super Valu at the Hypercentre on Thursday last , thanks to everyone who helped on the day and to everyone who contributed and to everyone who bought tickets for our golden goal. A special thanks to ERS Newgate St Waterford and PSI Ltd who have kindly made a donation towards the cost involved.

Table Quiz

Jessica Gleeson has been selected to play soccer for Ireland for WIT in the world student games in South Korea end of June and each student is required to raise €3000 towards the trip A general knowledge quiz will be held in Mount Sion on Tuesday 9th June at 8.30, your support would be greatly appreciated.  Teams of 4 €20 per team, get a team together with family and friends and test your knowledge in the process!

Deise Draw

May’s Deise Draw took place on Friday last and unfortunately we had no winners this time around. Tickets cost €10 a month with the club keeping 70% of the tickets sold. I.e. €7 a ticket.This year we are delighted to announce that Elverys Sports are the Offical Retail Partner to Waterford GAA. A 15% Discount Voucher will be available, on request through the club, to all members of the Déise Draw. Please leave money and names at bar or contact draw co-ordinator Josie Evans if you’d like to support our biggest yearly fundraiser.

Fixtures

Under 11 City League v De La Salle in Mount Sion on Friday June 12th at 6.30pm

Junior Hurling Championship v Roanmore in Walsh Park on Friday June 12th at 7.30pm

Sargent Cup v Dungarvan in Mount Sion on Saturday 13th June at 7.30pm

Intermediate Hurling Championship v Dunhill in Walsh Park on Sunday 14th June at 3.30pm

 

Mount Sion Clubhouse

Our club house is the perfect venue for your needs, if you have a family event coming up we can cater for all size parties from small private events to large gatherings, 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

For a post match drink or chat or to watch the latest sporting event on the big screen we have all the Sports channels available in our spacious bar where on Thursday nights it’s Darts night and on Fridays we have cards which are open to all and there are great prizes on offer, check out our website for more info and photos.

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Notes for Paper & Website

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