Mount Sion Gaa Notes
Senior Tournament
The Seniors have advanced to the Final of the St. Molleran’s Tournament where they overcame Carrick-Davins last Thursday night. Final score Mount Sion 2-20 to Carrick-Davins 1-7. No date is fixed for the final as yet.
Senior League
The second Senior League game of year took place last Sunday night against Dungarvan where ex-Mount Sion senior hurler Brian Flannery was at the helm of the “Old Boro”. Sion dominated the opening exchanges mainly through the stick of Sean Ryan.
Dungarvan had a better second half with 2 goals quick goals, one coming from county star Jamie Nagle, which by passed Ian O’Regan in the Sion goal to put Dungarvan in the lead for the first time in the game. Eoin Whelan pulled points back for Sion and a Martin F. O’Neill goal drew the teams level. However this wasn’t to be as easy a task as both sides went point for point. John Dee levelled proceedings once again from a successfully converted 65 and points from Ken McGrath and Brian Cusack kept Sion in the lead. There was no time for a last hurrah for the westerners and the game finished Mount Sion 2-17 Dungarvan 3-12. Championship is next Saturday night at 5:30pm in Walsh Park against Senior newcomers Roanmore.
Under 16
That same man again hit Lismore for two quick points in the opening minutes of the second half. But Lismore reacted in kind and broke through the Sion defence to crash the ball to the back of net. Sion were hanging in with points from Lee Halligan but a goal was needed and Darren Gray supplied the finish to level the game. With moments left on the clock Austin Gleeson pointed to give Sion the lead. With seconds left on the clock Sion looked good to hold on to the lead but a throw ball which could be questioned led to an foul on one of the Lismore forwards which resulted in a free and a point to tie the game. Final score Mount Sion 1-10 to Lismore 1-10. Next Monday night the lads travel to Dungarvan to take on the home side. Throw in at 7pm.
Ladies Football
Junior Football
Due to the unavailability of our Senior hurlers we were unable to field a side in the opening Championship game against Kilmacthomas. The next championship game is scheduled for next month against Butlerstown in Mount Sion. Hopefully for the remaining games we will have a full panel available to select from.
Under 12
Our Under 12 teams took on Ballygunner in their second game of the City League. These games were very entertaining and the lads put in a great effort all over the field. The Blue team came out winners and out White team ended the game on level terms with their counter-parts. Final score Blue Mt Sion 2-11 to Ballygunner 1-6. White Mt. Sion 4-9 to Ballygunner 6-3.
Under 7s & 8s
Recently our Under 7s & 8s travelled to Tramore to compete in a blitz. We had 3 teams and each played 3 games each. The little lads put in some great displays all over the pitch and they won 6, lost 3 and drew 1. Well done to all the players and their mentors.
Mount Sion Camogie
Last Thursday saw the start of the Mount Sion Camogie Club. The meeting went great with a good turnout present. The following were elected as officers: Chairperson – Ann-Marie Drohan, Secretary – Lindsay Grace and PRO – Owen Sauvage. The officers had a meeting over the weekend with the Chairperson of the County Camogie Board Trish McCarthy and plans have been made to start training at 7pm on Thursday. Please spread the word and get as many girls as we can up, as Championship starts May 14th.
Juvenile Fundraiser
The Juvenile section of the club will hold a fundraiser on Sunday 24th April. Where Seattle will play music and chicken and chips will be served. Tickets €5. Please spread the word to parents, grandparents, anyone and we get as many people up as we can. It promises to be a great craic. Tickets can be bought from behind the bar or contact Tina Gleeson.
Deise Draw
The second draw of 2011 Deise Draw takes place on the 29th April. If anyone wishes to buy tickets please contact Josie Evans. Tickets are €10 per draw. Best of luck to all them ticket holders!!
Training Times
Here are the training times for next Saturday. New players are always welcome and hurleys and helmets can be supplied to those who don’t have any. Also please note training is free of charge and parents are more than welcome to come along and watch.
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 on 087-1355359.
Fixtures
Under 16 v Dungarvan in Dungarvan at 7pm on Monday 18th April.
Under 12 City League v Ballygunner in Sion on Friday 15th April at 6:30pm.
Under 14 Eastern QF v Roanmore in Roanmore at 4:30pm on Saturday 23rd April.
Intermediate Championship v De La Salle in Walsh Park on Saturday 23rd April at 2:30pm.
Senior Championship v Roanmore in Walsh Park on Saturday 23rd April at 5:30pm.
Under 16 v Ballygunner in Sion at 7pm on Monday 25th April.
Under 12 City League v De La Salle in Sion on Friday 29th April at 6:30pm.
Junior Hurling Championship v Passage in Passage on Friday 29th April at 7pm.
Intermediate Championship v Ballydurn in Walsh Park on Saturday 30th April at 7pm.
More fixtures are available on our calendar on the website via the news tab.
Membership
If anyone has not already paid their membership can they please contact Paul Fanning. Membership must be paid before the end of the month. Contact Paul 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.
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. The website features a calendar so you can keep up to date with all the latest fixtures and events.