Strictly Come Dancing: Following its fantastic success Strictly Come Dancing is back and is less than 3 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 & 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.
Tickets for the event are €20 and are available from all committee members and also the dancers. Book them now before they’re all gone!
Junior B: The Junior B team commenced their B League campaign with a home defeat to Gaeil Colmcille on Sunday last, March 2nd. The full time score on a terrible morning for football was 1-07 to 0-07.
Junior D: The Junior D team commenced their B League campaign with a home win over Clonard in Seneschalstown at 16.00 last Saturday. The final score was 2-09 to 1-10. Next Sunday they travel to Moylagh to take on the home team at 15.00 in Round 2.
Minor: The Minor team are scheduled to continue their Spring League campaign with a game against Skryne this Sunday, March 9th at 11.00 in Seneschalstown. Best of luck to Paul, Joe and the team as they look to build on their victory in Round 2.
Under 14: The U-14 panel start their season off with an away game in Ratoath on Saturday at 16.00.
This is the first time in a good while that we’ve had an U-14 team in Division 1. The very best of luck to the players and coaches.
Under 12: Coaching for the U12 panel continues tomorrow Wednesday at 18.30 in the clubhouse.
Under 10: It’s the announcement you’ve all been waiting for. Coaching for this excellent group starts up for 2014 at 12.00 in Seneschalstown. It will most likely be held in at the Skills Wall so runners are essential. All newcomers are more than welcome. Coaches for this year are: Ray Bowens, David Hosie, Declan Byrne and Paul O’Brien
Under 8: Coaching for the U8 panel is scheduled to commence in mid March.
Under 6: Coaching for the U6’s will also commence on March 22nd.
Lotto: The numbers drawn in this weeks Lotto were 2, 12, 17, 22 with the Bonus Number being 14. There was no winner of this weeks jackpot of €1,200 so next weeks jackpot will be worth €1,300 and the Bonus Number worth 1,000. The 5 x €25 winners this week are; Avril McKeever, Bernie Carroll, Kieran Mulvaney, Eric Clarke and Sarah Powderley.
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: The football club is taking part in the National Club Draw. Tickets for this draw are priced at €10 and are available from all committee members with all money generated from sales going directly to the club. The prizes are excellent and include a trip to the 2014 International Rules Series in Australia for 2 people, 2 Premium Level tickets for the All Ireland Football and Hurling Finals as well as 8 other outstanding prizes. Tickets for this draw are now overdue and should be left down to the clubhouse between 20.00 – 21.00 on Wednesday or given directly to Pat Clarke.
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 March 17th and can be paid to any committee member.
Meath: On Saturday last, the Meath Senior football team were defeated by Armagh in Pairc Tailteann on a scoreline of 0-19 to 2-10. This coming Sunday they travel to Ballybofey to take on 2012 All Ireland winners Donegal at 14.00. 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.
The U-21 team starts out on their Leinster Championship campaign tomorrow against Louth in the Clan na Gael grounds in Dundalk at 19.30. Best wishes to Sean Barry and his team.
The Meath Ladies team was also defeated at the weekend by Westmeath on a scoreline of 1-18 to 2-07. Stephanie Byrne came on as a second half substitute for the Royal Ladies. Next up for them is a home game against Clare on Sunday at 14.00, with the venue yet to be confirmed.
Primary Schools Football: Yellow Furze NS and Kentstown NS took part in the Cumann na mBunscol 7 a side competition in Rathkenny this afternoon, March 4th. Following some excellent matches with superb skill, sportsmanship, determination and teamwork on display the boys from Kentstown edged out their clubmates on score difference to advance to the next round. The attitude shown by the two teams is a credit to their schools and the teachers, Ms. Halpenny and Mrs. O’Rourke.
Last Thursday, February 27th 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.
St. Patrick’s Classical School: Commiserations to St. Patrick’s who were defeated by an excellent Colaiste Eoin team on Saturday in the Leinster Post-Primary A semi-final in Parnell Park and in particular to club members Adam Carey and Sean Noonan. The final score was 4-10 to 2-06.
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 4 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.
Club Notes – Any article for inclusion in the notes should be with club PRO Brian Kelly. His email is brian.kelly987@gmail.com
