Mount Sion GAA Club News
Minor Football
The Barry Murphy Sponsored Minor Footballers last Sunday played their first home game of the championship against Ferrybank. Austin Gleeson opened the scoring for Sion with a finely taken free with Shane Forristal adding a second. Ferrybank finally got off the mark with a point and added a second moments later. Darren Finn & Joey Sinnott finished the scoring with a point each to lead at the break by 4 points. The second half started the same as the first with Austin Gleeson slotting over a free. Ferrybank were awarded a dubious penalty with which they converted beating Shane Coleman in the goal. Ferrybank added two more points but points from Joey Sinnott and Ben Walsh ensured the win by the minimum margin. Final Score Mount Sion 0-9 to Ferrybank 1-5. Next Saturday the minors will play Erins Own in Erins Own, throw in at 3pm. Please get up and support the lads!
Under 16
Under 11
Our under 11’s took part in a hurling blitz on Friday night last. There were two teams involved. Between the two teams the boys played six games winning five and drew one. They played against De La Salle and Ballygunner in two of the games and against Roanmore and Clonea. We had great performances in all games, with some great scores by all the lads.
Panel: Jack Meaney, Eoin Power, Luke O’Brien, Alan Kirwan, Oisin Daly, Darragh Quinn, Charlie Costello, Bill Wall, Jordan Roche, Thomas McLawrence, Sean Brophy, P.J Murphy, P.J. Fanning, Josh Fanning, Ben Frisby, Peter Nolan and Stephen Finn.
Under 14
The scheduled Under 14 Feile Quarter Final against De La Salle has being rescheduled for next Sunday at 11am, venue TBC but keep an ear out and check the website and Facebook for more information.
Under 21
The Eastern Final v Rathgourmack is scheduled for Friday night in Carraiganore under lights at 7:30pm. Best of luck lads!
Ladies Football
Ladies Football started back last Tuesday night at 8pm and will take place again this Tuesday at the same time. All new and existing players are welcome to attend.
Secondary School
This week the Secondary School’s newly revamped library was officially opened by the Mayor Cllr Mary Roche. It features several thousand books along with computers an Interactive White board and Kindle e-readers. Well done to all involved especially our own Charlie McCarthy for making it all happen.
Membership
The deadline for this year’s membership is soon approaching, so if any members have not paid their membership can they please contact our Registrar Paul Fanning on 086-1724807 or membership monies can be left behind the bar. Everyone is asked to make a special effort to pay as soon as possible. Membership rates are as follows: Hurling & Football – €50; Family – €50; Student – €20 and Social €15.
New Arrival
Congratulations to Eoin & Collette Fanning on their new arrival, little Padraig. Another young hurler in the making!
Deise Draw
The Deise Draw has been a big fundraiser for our club for many years. So if any members or anyone knows of people who would like tickets, could you please contact Josie Evans or any member of the Fundraising Committee. Monthly draw with Cash prizes including a top prize of €10,000! Tickets are €90 for the year or €10 a month for 9 months. The club receives 70% of all sales!
Up & Coming Events
13th March – Pat O’Brien and Kenny Stafford are playing in the club at 5pm-7pm, after the National Hurling League game of Waterford v Galway.
17th March – St. Patricks Day music from Cassidy from 8pm-10pm.
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.
Juvenile Training Times
Here are the training times for next Saturday. New players are always welcome and hurleys and helmets can be supplied.
9 & 10 year olds (born in 2001 & 2002). – 10.30am to 12 noon. Coached by Damien Frisby, Roy McGrath Seamus Nolan, Shane O Grady and George O Grady.
5 & 6 year old (born in 2005 & 2006) – 12 noon to 1pm. Coached by Peter Walsh, Lindsay Grace, James Dunphy and Martin Walsh.
7 & 8 year olds (born in 2003 & 2004) – 1pm to 2pm. Coached by Nicky Mackey, John O Keeffe, Michael Frisby and Eric Curran.
If you have any queries just telephone Peter Walsh at 087-1355359.
www.mountsiongaa.ie
The new club website is now up and running. You can get all the latest news, training times, photos and up and coming events and matches. Why not take a look at the gallery where there is over 1000 photos! See can you find yourself and friends from all them years ago or take time out and play the games via the news tab!
Notes for the website/paper
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.