18th September 2011

Mount Sion Gaa Club Notes

Senior Hurling Championship

It was quarter final time with Mount Sion paired against Ballyduff Upper in Fraher Field last Saturday evening. Ballyduff raced into an early lead with three points, all from play. Ken McGrath settled Mount Sion into the game with a wonderful over head strike from well out the field to get Sion’s first point. His brother Eoin added Sion’s second moments later. Ballyduff hit two more points with Sean Ryan and Ian Galgey cancelling them points out. Martin O’Neill hit two long range frees and Kenny Stafford got Sion into the lead but it didn’t last long with Ballyduff’s Brendan Hannon pointing three frees. Again Stafford, O’Neill and Galgey pointed which gave Sion a narrow one point lead at half time.

Again Ballyduff started the half well with two points. Martin O’Neill converted a free with Upper hitting back with three unanswered points. Eoin McGrath got Sion’s second score of the game nineteen minutes into the second half. A great save by Adrian Power in the Upper goal was produced after a wonderful strike from Ian Galgey but substitute Martin F. O’Neill was quickest to the break and finished the ball to the back of the net. Ballyduff went point for point with Ian Galgey and Martin O’Neil. Sion were now one point up and with time up on the clock but referee judged Eoin McGrath to have thrown the ball and Ballyduff pointed from the resulting free to send the game to extra time. Final score Mount Sion 1-14 to Ballyduff Upper 0-17.

Sion opted to play against the wind in the first half of the ten minutes of extra time. Ballyduff scored 4 points with Sion failing to score. Ian O’Regan was called into action and produced a top quality save to keep his clean sheet. With a lot to do in the second period, Sion pointed through Martin F. O’Neill but Ballyduff cancelled it out with a point of their own. The other Martin O’Neill converted a 65 with Brian Cusack adding a point seconds later. With a last gasp chance Adrian Power saved a shot from Eoin McGrath with O’Neill missing the resulting 65. Time ran out with Ballyduff up by two points. Final score Mount Sion 1-17 to Ballyduff Upper 0-22. Hard luck lads.

Best of Luck

We would like to wish the very best of luck to senior hurler Ross O’Keeffe, another one of our players to leave the shores of Ireland in search of employment abroad in Australia. Also best of luck to Amy O’Sullivan, who is a member of our Ladies Football and Camogie teams who travels to Alaska with college on work placement until Christmas. Best of luck to Ross and Amy.

Wedding Bells

Congratulations to Paul Hammond and Natalie Baldwin who tied the knot last Friday. All your friends at Mount Sion wish the two of ye all the best in the future.

Ladies Winter Training

Both our adult Camogie and Ladies Football teams will continue to train on Tuesday nights at 7pm in their winter programme. All girls are asked to attend and bring both runners and boots. Training is free and it’s a great way to keep in shape. Pass the word around and if some of our lady club members would like to join in, please contact Paul Fanning or Owen Sauvage for more information.

Cumann Abu

The club will be hosting a Cumann Abu session on Saturday 1^st October. Cumann Abu is recreational hurling for both men and women. It’s a great way to keep fit and always for a great laugh. Anyone wishing to join in the fun please come along. If you would like more information please contact Tina Gleeson.

The John Keane Tournament

The annual John Keane Tournament will take place on Saturday 1^st October. This in house tournament is played each year by the 7, 8 and 9 year olds in Memory and Honour of the late great Mount Sion, Waterford and Munster player for the John Keane Cup kindly donated by the Keane family some years ago. Year after year the standard of play by the young players is a joy to see and I’m sure that this year won’t be an exception. So plenty of practice is needed between now and the 1st October.

Juvenile Camogie

The girls will continue to train on Saturday mornings at 12noon to 1pm If you know of any girls who would like to take up camogie as a new activity why not bring them along next Saturday. All activities are free of charge and hurleys and helmets can be supplied for those who don’t have them.

The Interview Room

This is a new feature to our club website. Each week it will feature a club member, with different questions put to them. This is the second week of it running and we have Michael Power in for a chat. To find out more log onto the website and look for the interview room under the news tab. www.mountsiongaa.ie . If you would like to take part, have a chat with Savo.

Deise Draw

If anyone is looking for tickets you can contact Josie Evans for tickets. Tickets are €10 per draw, with a chance to bag €10,000 plus many other cash prizes. 70% of the money raised goes back into the club, so not only have you a chance to win but your supporting Mount Sion.

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.

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-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

Junior Football Eastern Final v Kilmacthomas in Fenor at 4:30pm on Saturday 24th September.

More fixtures are available on our calendar on the website via the news tab.

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.