Senior
The Senior team got their first win of the season on Sunday when defeating Blackhall Gaels in Round 1 of the Feis Cup. Over the hour the team played some lovely football and with some of last year’s U-21 team playing very well they proved too strong for Blackhall Gales over the hour.
Following Sundays victory they now progress to meet St. Patrick’s in the quarter final. This will be a repeat of when they met at the same stage of last year’s competition when the two teams served up a cracking game of football with twenty nine scores shared between them, Seneschalstown 3-13 – St. Patrick’s 3-10.
Minor
Life in Division 3 of the LMFM Minor League got off to a rocky start last Friday when the team went under to Duleek/Bellewstown by 4-04 to 0-13. On an evening when they created enough chances to win the game the side were left to rue some missed opportunities but will look to bounce back when they take on Ratoath in Fr. Tully Park on Saturday at 16:00.
Under 12
Training for the U-12 team has recently commenced and will continue next Monday at 19:30 in the clubhouse.
On Saturday they will take on Walterstown in a Challenge game which will be played in Walterstown at 15:00.
Under 10
Coaching for the U-10 team gets underway on Friday evening from 18:00 – 19:00 in the hall.
U-6 & U-8
March 21st will see the future stars of the U-6 and U-8 groups descend upon Fr. Tully Park for their first coaching session of the New Year.
Strictly Come Dancing/Presentation Evening
The Newgrange Hotel will be the venue on March 6th when we launch Strictly Come Dancing. It has been a major success in both 2013 and 2014 and no doubt this years will be a brilliant occasion once more. The dance partners will be unveiled on the night before they knuckle down to perfect their routines for the big night which will take place in the Knightsbrook Hotel in May.
Also on the night of the launch the victorious Senior Men’s and Ladies teams from last year will be presented with their medals.
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 €110
Deposit for Fob Card for GYM €20
Membership is due by March 17th and can be paid to any committee member.
Strength and Conditioning
The Strength and Conditioning sessions on Saturday afternoons concludes next Saturday with one last topdog t-shirt to be won for the best performer. Last Saturday the players took part in a fitness test with Jamie Kirwan, fresh from playing his part in the U-14 Féile win turning in a stellar performance in the test to come away with the award for week five.
Girls Under 14:
The season got underway last Saturday for the girls when they took on Ratoath in Fr Tully Park. Following a brilliant team performance they ran out 6-05 to 0-00 winners
Their training continues on Monday evenings from 18:30 – 19:30.
Girls Under 10
Coaching for the U-10 Girls commences for this year on Monday March 9th from 18:30 – 19:30.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in this week’s Lotto were 6, 9, 15 and 28. There was no winner of the jackpot of €6,100. Next week’s jackpot will be worth €6,200. The 5 x €25 winners are Frank Heary, Patrick Darby, Marie Dunphy, Elaine Clarke and Sean Reilly.
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?
Meath
Following a break of a couple of weeks the Meath Senior Football team get their Allianz National Football League campaign underway one more on Sunday when they take on Roscommon in Dr. Hyde Park at 13:00. Following their confidence boosting win over Kildare in Round 2 they will be looking to pick up another two points on Sunday.
Meath Minors
The Minors travelled to Longford on Sunday and came home with the two points to leave themselves in a strong position to top their group and qualify for the next stage of the Leinster League.
Next up is a game against Tipperary in Páirc Tailteann on Saturday at 13:30. We’re well represented with Joe Sheridan a selector while Adam Carey and Niall Hickey are panellists. Best of luck to all concerned.
Meath Ladies Seniors
The counties Senior Ladies side got their first victory in the Tesco Homegrown National Football League Division 2 on Sunday last when they had a comfortable victory over Down in Ashbourne. Having built up a handsome lead at half time they ran out 4-14 to 1-06 victors.
Meath Ladies Minors
Best wishes to Róisín Commons and her Meath Minor teammates when they take on Louth in Round 2 of the Leinster Minor Championship on Saturday at 13:00. The game will be played in Trim.
Meath Ladies U-14 & U-16
Saturday will be a busy day for Meath Ladies with their U-14 and U-16 teams also in action when they travel to Ballyboden St. Endas to take on Dublin. The U-14 team features Sorcha Gough and their match throws in at 13:30 while Kiah Geraghty is on the U-16 team and her game commences 15:00. Best of luck to both girls and their teams.
