30th July 2017

Mount Sion GAA Club Notes

Minor Hurling Championship

The Minor Hurling Championship got underway on Friday night last in the club and with the sun shining after the rain of the day Sion got off to the better start playing with the strong breeze and it wasn’t long before a good move down the right saw Sion raising the first tree flag of the game, with strong performances across the pitch Sion were well worth their 1-06 to 0-06 lead at the break, folowing the restart the visitors started to get back into the game until a well taken Evan McGrath penalty put light between the sides once more, though there were squandered chances from both sides with strong leadership throughout the team Sion finished out  a nervy final quarter to secure the points on a 2-09 to 0-12 scoreline, next up is a trip to Abbeyside on Wednesday night.

Junior Football Championship

The Junior Football Championship continues and the hardy bunch of veterans and youngsters made the short journey to Ferrybank in search of another win to help them through to the knockout stages, though Sion got two goals the hosts had the better of the point scoring and ended up handy winners on a scoreline of 1-18 to 2-04, thanks to everyone who turned up on the night.

Under 12’s

The Under 12 squad made their annual trip to Semple Stadium for the 2017 tournament and in the spiritual home of hurling acquitted themselves very well winning all three games against Bruff, Killenaule, and Thurles Og, following the games the lads were brought on a guided tour of the stadium by Tipp star Noel McGrath, thanks to our coaches and mentors who took the time to bring the lads on this great day out.

Cul Camps

This year’s Cul Camp took place in the club during the week and with the good weather a great lweek was had by all the boys and girls, thanks to everyone who helped out and to our special guests during the week who helped make it such an enjoyable time for all involved.

Ladies Football

Our ladies footballers played Na Deise in the club on Monday night last and while the result didn’t go their way valuable experience was gained from playing championship football, the girls are back up in the club on Monday night and hopefully they might get their first win of the campaign.

Fixtures

Under 14 V Passage in Passage on Monday 31st July at 7pm

Minor Hurling Championship v Abbeyside in Abbeyside on Wednesday 2nd August at 7-30pm

Deise Draw

July’s Deise Draw took place on Wednesday last in Stradbally and unfortunately we had no winners this time around, tickets are still available from behind the bar or contact Kenny Stafford.

Mount Sion Clubhouse

Our club house is the perfect venue for all  your needs, only recently it made it into a list of the ten most unusual places in Ireland to have your wedding ! 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 , 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.

Notes for Paper & Website

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