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 (replacing Tony McDonnell), 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 are only 4 days left until the event and anticipation is rising as the entire parish looks forward to Saturday night’s events. There are lots of rumours about which couples are putting in extra hours of practice and whether there are bribes being offered for votes! Tickets are almost all gone at this point but a very limited number still remain. To make sure you are present for the social event of the year and to witness 24 fantastic dancers strut their stuff before moving on to gain fame and fortune get your ticket from committee members or dancers before they’re all gone.
Senior: The Senior team travelled to Dunboyne on St. Patrick’s Day to take on St. Peter’s in Round 3 of the A Leagues and were unfortunate not to take at least a point from the game. Leading by 2 with 4 minutes remaining Dunboyne came with a late salvo, grabbing 1-03 to no reply to emerge victorious by 4 points. The final score was 2-12 to 1-11. On Sunday next, March 23rd, they take on Gaeil Colmcille in Seneschalstown at 14.30 in Round 4.
Junior B: The Junior B team put in an excellent team performance against Summerhill in Round 2 of the B League in Dunganny last Thursday night, March 13th when they emerged victorious on a scoreline of 2-18 to 1-06. Shane Clarke top scored with a haul of 1-08.
Minor: The Minor team travelled to Ardcath last Friday night where they suffered a reversal at the hands of St. Vincent’s/Curraha.
Under 14: The U-14 campaign continued against Na Fianna last weekend where the team from Enfield emerged victorious.
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 switched to Kentstown last weekend but will be back in Seneschalstown this Saturday at 11.00.
Under 8: Coaching for the U-8 panel is commences this coming Saturday at 11.00 in Seneschalstown. 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 this Saturday also at 11.00. 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 continues on Mondays from 18.30 to 19.30. New members welcome.
Lotto: The Lotto draw has been held over until Tuesday this week due to the Bank Holiday weekend. The results will appear in next weeks club notes.
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 now due and can be paid to any committee member.
Meath: On Saturday last, the Meath Senior football team had an excellent victory over Laois in Portlaoise on a scoreline of 0-15 to 1-10 following a display which was full of grit and determination. The upcoming weekend is a free weekend in the National Leagues and Meath will recommence their campaign with a home match against Down on Saturday March 29th in Pairc Tailteann.
The U-21 side defeated Louth in their Leinster Championship quarter final last Wednesday and travel to Parnell Park tomorrow, Wednesday at 19.30 to take on Offaly in the semi final.
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: Following Round 5 of the Allianz Football Leagues there are four people who remain in the clubs competition.
Club Notes – Any article for inclusion in the notes should be with club PRO Brian Kelly. His email is brian.kelly987@gmail.com
