17th September 2023

17th September 2023

Mount Sion GAA Club Notes

Intermediate Football

Cnoc Sion 1-09

Ballyduff Lower 1-06

Our Intermediate Footballers got their campaign off to a winning start on Saturday last in Dunhill as they beat Ballyduff Upper in the opening game, Sion got off to the perfect start with a goal within the first ten minutes giving them the momentum on a day when scores were going to be at a premium, they kept that lead and despite a late rally by Ballyduff they ran out three point winners going into their next game in a few weeks time.

Under 15 Hurling

A big night out in Carriganore saw the Under 15’s book their place in the Eastern Final on Tuesday night as they edged past De La Salle in a thriller, the reward is a place in the final on Tuesday week against Roanmore in the same venue, best of luck to all involved.

Junior C Football

History was made on Sunday as Mount Sion fielded a second AduIt Gaelic Football team for the very first time.
The Junior ‘C’ squad made the short trip to Micheál McCraith Tramore , comprising a mixture of young and (very) old players the squad were well turned out in their new Pinergy jerseys.
In bad conditions the first half was nip and tuck with Sion’s opening point coming from the evergreen corner back Pat McGrath. Our midfield talisman, Ned Power chipped in with a brace of white flags to leave the game level just before half time, however on the stroke of half time, the home team found the back of the net to leave Tramore a goal up.
Wholesale changes were made at the break and the average age was now up to 40. On the sidelines coaches Willy, Smiley and Gallo gave their instructions.
One of the younger lads Michael Frisby, started to exert his influence on the 40 (We think he might be still out there). As both teams made changes the game lost its shape and the Seasiders got a stranglehold of the match and raced into a two point lead. Some super saves from our number one the ageless Nicky Mackey kept Sion in the game.
The biggest roar of the afternoon was reserved for the introduction of Swifty and Scratchy to the fray, unfortunately the experienced duo could not claw back Tramore’s lead and a superb goal by Louie Halligan proved too little too late.
Well done to Tramore on their deserved victory, a mention also to the ref Jack Bray on a fine game.
Next up for Mount Sion is a Home game versus Naomh Pòl next Saturday

Fixtures

Monday

Under 13 Hurling V Passage in Carriganore at 6-30pm

Friday

Under 11 Football V Gaultier in Gaultier at 6-30pm

Saturday

Junior C Football V Naomh Pol in Mount Sion at 5pm

Sunday

Minor Football v Stradbally in Mount Sion at 11am.

Deise Draw

 Tickets are still available for the last Deise Draw of 2023, thanks to everyone who bought tickets this year, this is a very important revenue stream for the club during the year and we are delighted to see so many members and families buying tickets.

Cul Blues

Our Cul Blues academy continues this Saturday, If you have a child aged 3-6 years and would like them to take part in this fun morning please get in touch with the Cùl Blues coordinator Michael Power 086 1758798, thanks to all our coaches for their time and dedication. Thanks also to our sponsors who have come on board this year to help make very Saturday even better for all our boys and girls,Cllr Seamus Ryan, Jason Power Painting and Decorating, Elite recovery, Wild Willow Cafe and Dynamic Chiropractic.