29th July 2012

29th July 2012

Mount Sion Gaa Club Notes

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Minor Championship

Last Wednesday we went to Ballygunner for the third round of the Minor Hurling Championship. Ballygunner opened the scoring on the third minute with a pointed free and was followed quickly by another free. Sion’s Darren Finn was first on to the break just outside the Gunner’s twenty-one yard line, he turned and headed for goal and made no mistake! Sion took the lead! Ballygunner levelled up with another free and point. Gleeson pulled one back with a point with our opponents again punishing the indiscipline by our backs. Evan Curran found space and got a point back for Sion. The home side finished out the first half with a strong display. Half time score Cnoc Síon 1-3 to Ballygunner 0-12.

A better start was needed in the second half and that was the response with Austin Gleeson leading the way with two points. Darren Finn made a difficult angle for himself but dissected the posts with ease. Curran added his second score of the night. Ballygunner again enjoyed dominance from the placed ball with all their remaining scores coming from frees. Darren Finn got Sion a point when he could have looked to take advantage of a goal opportunity. Austin Gleeson scored two further points, one coming from a penalty. Darren Gray added Sion’s last point to leave just three between the teams at full time!! Final score Cnoc Síon 1-12 to Ballygunner 0-18. Again were steadily improving and next up is Dungarvan on Wednesday 8th August!

Deise Draw

This month must have been the best we’ve had in the Deise Draw! With Chris Fitzek scooping the top prize of €10,000!! We had three other winners which included Síle Mead (€500), Darren Ryan (€250) and Mickey O’Regan (€250). Well done to all our winners. Next month’s Draw will take place on 31st August. 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. This year you will have the chance to win a top prize of a car in the March draw and in the May, August and November Draw’s there will be a special draw for a €1,000 holiday voucher and €500 spending money.

Junior Hurling

Our already qualified Junior Hurlers took on Ballygunner in our own pitch last Friday night. It was a truly disappointing display, as Ballygunner cruised to a 1-9 to 4-17 win to also book their place in the Semi-Finals. Next Sunday we are heading to Touraneena to play St. Mary’s in the Bob Keane Memorial Cup. A bus is leaving at 1pm from the club, with the game starting at 3pm. Anyone interested in coming text Savo or Michael Flanagan with you name. Bus will be back around 11pm! €10 for the bus. Best of luck lads!

Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camp

Last week our Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp took place in Mount Sion. We had a big crowd this year with seventy-five boys and girls all enjoying the coaching. We were fortunate with the weather with Wednesday to Friday being some of the best days of the summer to date. On Thursday the man of the match from the Munster Final Kevin Moran paid a visit to meet the kids. Thanks to all the coaches and to the Camp Co-ordinator for their work through-out the week.

Fixtures

Under 14 Championship v Ballygunner in Ballygunner on Monday 30th July at 7:30pm.

Under 16 Championship v Abbeyside in Abbeyside on Wednesday 1st August at 7:30pm.

Junior Football Championship v Erins Own in Killure at 7:30pm on Saturday 4th August.

Junior Hurling Tournament Game v St. Mary’s in Touraneena on Sunday 5th August at 3pm.

Under 15 Championship v Portlaw in Mount Sion on Sunday 5th August at 4:30pm.

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.

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