19th September 2021

19th September 2021

Mount Sion GAA Club Notes

Senior Hurling Championship

Cnoc Sion 2-19

Passage 3-15

The knockout rounds of the Senior championship 2021 got underway last Saturday as the Seniors took on Passage who had progressed through the group stages unbeaten, from early in the half it was clear that it was going to be a close match with both sides taking their chances and when Austin Gleeson cancelled out an early Passage goal Sion looked to be heading into the break ahead before a late Passage goal saw them gain a two point advantage, half time score Cnoc Sion 1-09 Passage 2-08, the second half saw Sion up a gear and they outplayed the opposition with some excellent performances in all areas of the pitch, an Austin Gleeson penalty looked to have sealed it but Passage never gave up and it needed a couple of late points for the monastery men to book their place in the semi final for the second year in a row, the draw was made on Sunday and we were paired against County Champions Ballygunner, game takes place in Walsh Park on Saturday at 4-30pm, best of luck to everyone involved.

Scorers Austin Gleeson 2-04, Martin O’Neill 0-09,Stephen Roche 0-03, Owen Whelan 0-02, Luke O’Brien 0-01, Dylan Butler 0-01.

Junior A Hurling

An excellent performance in Carrickbeg on Friday saw the Junior A’s reach the Eastern Final after a 4-14 to 1-14 victory over Ballygunner, they now play Roanmore in the final next weekend, best of luck to all involved.

John Keane Tournament

A fantastic morning’s hurling was had on Sunday in the club with our under 6 and 7 boys and girls playing a blitz and our 8 and 9 year old boys playing for the prestigious John Keane Tournament.
An Aaron English inspired Ulster, unbeaten throughout the tournament up to the final, were heartbreakingly pipped at the post in the last game by a determined onslaught and comeback from Ulster, spearheaded by captain Luke Murphy, Tommy Caulfield and Dylan Tubbritt.
Huge thanks to the parents for all their support of all teams today. Thanks too to our young umpires Callum, Adam, Alex, Alex and Alfie and to all our coaches.
Thanks to the members of our senior hurling team who turned up to support all the boys and girls who supported them so well in Walsh Park on Saturday.
Special word of thanks to the piper, John Stone, for bringing a real sense of occasion to the day with his national anthem and pre match parade.
As always thank you to the Keane family who were on hand to help us commemorate the extraordinary life and legacy of their Dad and Grandad, the Unconquerable John Keane.
And finally, a huge thanks to our own Anthony and Sonia of the Wild Willow Cafe who generously sponsored the event, ensuring goodie bags and sliotars for every child. We hugely appreciate it and would simply ask that members reciprocate the support whenever they can by enjoying their excellent coffee and treats .
The medals for both tournaments will be presented at our annual presentation night before Christmas.

Camogie

This is a huge week for Mount Sion camogie, the younger girls have training 6-7pm Monday as usual. Please have the Return to play form/health questionnaire filled out beforehand and bring water bottles.
Massive congratulations to our Under 14 girls on reaching the final after a tough battle against Tallow on Wednesday last.
Our Under 12’s have a huge game against Gailltír on Tuesday at 6pm in the semi final, best of luck to all involved.
In the same week our Under 14 girls play De La Salle in the first ever county final for Mount Sion camogie in WIT arena on Saturday 25th at 1pm this game will be live streamed for anyone unable to attend all support welcome and needed on this major day for the club
Orders for half zips are now open until the end of September, please contact Pamela Stafford for more information.

 

Fixtures

Tuesday

Under 12 Camogie V Gailltir at 6pm

Under 13 Football V Stradbally in Leamybrien at 6-15pm

Saturday

Camogie Under 14 Final V De La Salle in Carriganore at 1pm

Senior Hurling Championship Semi Final V Ballygunner in Walsh Park at 4-30pm.

 

 

Healthy Club Walk

Thanks to everyone who turned up on Tuesday for our Healthy Club walk, we go again this Tuesday, walk starts at 7pm and there will be a bucket on the night for donations to help buy a new lawnmower for the community playground.

Pinergy

Mount Sion GAA club are delighted that Pinergy have renewed their partnership with us once again this year, every time a home associated with Mount Sion changes their energy supply to Pinergy they will make a donation to the club, sign up under the Mount Sion partnership on their website Pinergy,

There are many advantages to switching to Pinergy including

  • 100% green energy
  • Pay same amount every month – no matter the season
  • Your energy usage, simply presented on your phone
  • Reduce your energy waste

Mount Sion GAA Club are proud to be associated with Pinergy and we ask our members and friends to support our sponsors whenever possible.

Deise Super Draw

 Tickets are still available for the remaining draws from Kenny Stafford or any member of the committee.

Juvenile Training

Coaching for our ROCS (Réaltaí Óga Cnoc Síon) older kids continues from 11am on Saturday mornings,  under 8’s,9’s,,10s and 11’s (born in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013) and 11.30 for our under 7’s (Born in 2014)
 New members always welcome, playground and cafe on site for families!