March 11th 2014 Seneschalstown GFC Notes
Strictly Come Dancing: Following its fantastic success Strictly Come Dancing is back and is less than 2 weeks away!! All roads lead once again to Simonstown where the 12 couples will strive to be crowned the 2014 winners. Last year Paul Finnegan and Roz Nolan reigned supreme after a great nights entertainment. The 12 couples are as follows;
TEAM JIVE – Nicola Finnegan & Johnny Gilsenan, Michelle McCabe & Robert Darby, Ger Reilly & Sean McCabe, Debbie Mangan & Jonathan Keating.
TEAM SALSA – Anita Carolan & Padraig Traynor, Susan Tighe & Wayne Smith, Louise Kirwan & Liam Conlon, Aoife Kieran & Paul Collier.
TEAM CHA CHA – Liz Sheridan & Phonsie Gilsenan, Abby Butler & Louis McAuley, Bridie Marry-Wogan & Padraic Fox, Cathriona Reilly & Joe Finnegan.
There is less than two weeks until the event and with tickets for the event priced at only €20 are selling very fast. Make sure to contact one of the dancers or a committee member to purchase a ticket before they’re all gone!
Senior: The Senior team play their A League Round 3 fixture away to St. Peter’s Dunboyne next Monday, March 17th at 16.00.
Junior B: The Junior B team play Summerhill this Thursday, March 13th in Dunganny at 20.00. This is their second game in their league this season and they will be looking to bounce back from defeat to Gaeil Colmcille in Round 1.
Junior D: The Junior D team continued their B League campaign with a hard earned victory when they travelled to Moylagh on Sunday. The final score was Seneschalstown 2-11 Moylagh 1-12.
Minor: The Minor team are continued their Spring League campaign with a home defeat to Skryne last Sunday morning. The final score was Skryne 3-09 to Seneschalstown’s 2-11. They will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when playing St. Vincents/Curraha in Ardcath this Friday, March 14th at 19.30.
Under 14: The U-14 campaign started last Saturday with a match away to Ratoath. This proved to be a very difficult opening to the season and ended up with a defeat against an excellent Ratoath side.
Under 12: Coaching for the U-12 panel continues tomorrow Wednesday at 18.30 in the clubhouse.
Under 10: Coaching for the U-10’s commenced last Saturday and there was a great level of attendence for the first day back. It continues this Saturday at 12.00 in Kentstown in the pitch beside the school.
Under 8: Coaching for the U-8 panel is scheduled to commence on March 22nd. The coaches for this year are Stephen Dillon, Tony McDonnell, Gerry McDonnell, Alan Geraghty and Mick Beggy,
Under 6: Coaching for the U-6’s will also commence on March 22nd. The coaches for this year are Niall Sheridan, Michael Mullen, Alan Finnegan and Colin Clarke.
Girls Under 14: Girls U-14 training continues on Wednesdays from 18.30 to 19.30. New members welcome.
Girls Under 10: Girls U-10 started on Mon March 10th from 18..30 to 19.30 and will continue each Monday at 18.30. New members welcome.
Lotto: The numbers drawn in this weeks Lotto were 5, 9, 10, 13 with the Bonus Number being 11. There was no winner of this weeks jackpot of €1,300 so next weeks jackpot will be worth €1,400 and the Bonus Number worth 1,000. The 5 x €25 winners this week are: Eamonn Kennedy, Michelle Matthews, Liam Conlon, Pat Clarke and Ann Mongey
Tickets for the Lotto are €2 or 3 for €5. They can be purchased from committee members, Lotto sellers, local shops or you can also play online at http://www.helpourclub.ie/localhome.asp?
GAA National Club Draw: Thanks to all whom either sold or purchased a ticket in support of the club for the GAA National Club Draw. Money raised from the sales of these tickets will be put towards the payment for the insulation of the clubhouse which was carried out recently.
Club Membership: Membership rates for the year are as follows:
Adult Player (Over 16) €80
Juvenile Player €45
Adult (Non-Player) €50
Family (2 Non playing Adults and Children U16) €125
Social Membership €10
Gym €60
Deposit for Fob Card for GYM €20
Membership is due by next Monday, March 17th and can be paid to any committee member.
Meath: On Sunday last, the Meath Senior football team drew with Donegal in Ballybofey on a scoreline of 0-12 to 0-12 following an excellent battling display. This coming Saturday they travel to Portlaoise to take on Laois in O’Moore Park at 19.00. Tickets purchased in advance in Jack Kiernan’s or in local SuperValu or Centra stores are priced at €10 while they will be €15 at the ground.
Also on Sunday the Meath Ladies team defeated Clare in Ashbourne on a scoreline of 3-13 to 2-11. Stephanie Byrne came on as a second half substitute for the Royal Ladies.
Primary Schools Football: Last Thursday, March 6th the Schools Coaching continued with 4th and 5th classes in Kentstown and 1st and 2nd classes in Yellow Furze. This is going really well this year and is a credit to the Schools Liaison Officer Gerry McDonnell.
Social Dance Lessons: Paul Finnegan is organizing Social Dance Lessons in the clubhouse each Sunday evening at 20.00. The classes are run on a fun and relaxed basis. For further information contact Paul: 086 8152882
Mouthguards: Mouthguards are mandatory for players in all age grades, in all Gaelic football practice sessions and games. This rule has been mandatory for players in grades up to Minor since 2013 and applies to all age grades since January 1st 2014. It is the responsibility of each individual player to use a mouthguard. A properly fitted mouthguard is the best available protective device for reducing the incidence and severity of sports-related dental injuries. Players can be sent-off in a game for not wearing a mouthguard. Players will not be covered under the GAA player injury scheme if they don’t comply with the mouthguard rule. No Mouthguard? No Game!
Last Man Standing: Heading into Round 5 of the Allianz Football Leagues there are five people who remain in the clubs competition and they will all be hoping to remain standing following the weekend’s games.
Rás na Rí 5K: The Rás na Rí 5K in aid of Knockcommon NS, Scoil Naoimh Pio takes place in Seneschalstown on Saturday at 12.00. This event is open to anybody whether you are a walker, jogger or runner. The course goes from Beauparc Station over past the football pitch, taking a left hand turn up to the church where it swings left again towards the Station and concludes back at the football pitch. Registration is open online at www.precisiontiming.net.
Club Notes – Any article for inclusion in the notes should be with club PRO Brian Kelly. His email is brian.kelly987@gmail.com
