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Fixtures 20 & 21st October '18
As the season nears its end there are some great quarter final matches to reward you for the journey away. On Saturday, we play the U16 Football Shield Q/F to St Vincents and on Sunday, our 2nd Minor team are away to Ballyboden in their Shield Quarter final. For the home game, our U15 hurlers play the QF of their Shield at Bridgefield. Throw in at 11:30. Our girls' footballers are also in Championship knockout stages on Sunday at Broomfield. Good luck to all our teams playing quarter finals this weekend - away and at home.
RIP Gertrude (Gertie) Sweeney
St Sylvester's extends its sincere sympathy to Ciaran Sweeney on the death of his mother Gertie. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. Funeral arrangements >>>
Peter O’Brien & Sons Awarded Contract for St Sylvesters Allweather Pitch Build
St Sylvesters have recently appointed Peter O’Brien and Sons as the main contractor for the development of a start of the art All Weather Facility in Broomfield Malahide. Peter O’Brien and Sons will work with SIS Pitches to deliver a vital playing resource for our players and indeed our local schools & community.
DCB Child Protection Awareness Training
New dates from the DCB child protection awareness training are here. This training is compulsory for new coaches. Please signup >>
Calling New Players for U21s football & hurling
Did you play Minor hurling or football in 2015, 2016 or 2017? Want to come back to play GAA with your teammates? >>>>
Hurling Coaching Seminar 10th Nov
Hurling in Fingal will hold a hurling coaching session ‘Developing the Essentials’ with National Hurling Development Manager Martin Fogarty on 10th November. Parallel sessions focusing on specific skills will also be held. See poster for details & booking. Places limited.
Minor girls in Championship Semi-Final action this Saturday 13th Oct
St Sylvester’s Minor ladies play their Championship semi-final this Saturday at 3.30 at Broomfield v Lucan Sarsfields. All support greatly appreciated 💙💚🏐🏆
This Week's Fixtures
This week sees our men back in league action away on Saturday. Our first team in Division 1 to Lucan and our 2nd team, away at Erins Isle. On Sunday, our third team host St Mary's Saggart at Broomfield. They'll appreciate your support. Good luck to our Minor hurlers playing important games in the third round of their Championship - 1st team playing home to St Brigid's in the B Champ while the 2nd team travel to Lucan in the E Champ. Lastly, keep Monday evening free for whats sure to be a great game as our senior ladies look to settle a score with FoxCab - the team that put them out of the Championship this year. Lets give them strong Syls support at Broomfield! Wishing all our teams the very best of luck this weekend.
St Sylvester's GAA Gala Ball 2018 Tickets On Sale
Tickets are now on sale for our 4th Annual Gala Ball to be held on Saturday 10th November at The Grand Malahide. ! We are celebrating our 'Field of Dreams' at Broomfield becoming a reality with the new build of our All Weather Pitch. Funds raised from the Gala Ball will go to the completion of the build which we expect by the end of this year. Tickets are €80 and are available from Dee Roche 087 9111158, Eadaoin 086 1727719 and Hazel 087 4158729.
Mattie Lynch RIP
We are very sad to learn of the passing of a life member of St. Sylvester's, Mattie Lynch. Mattie has been a tremendous supporter of St Sylvester’s in his long association with the club. Our deepest condolences go to Éimear, Úna, Garrett and Kevin at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis. Arrangements >> https://rip.ie/death-notice/matthew-matt-lynch-bailieborough-cavan/367494
Healthy Clubs Youth & Coach Talks -Tues 16th October
Our Healthy Clubs Committee are holding two very good Jigsaw talks in the Club next week, Tuesday 16th October. One is a presentation for coaches - the one good person that our young people often feel they can talk to if they need to. The other is an interactive workshop for teenagers (13-17 year olds)promoting good mental health - they will run simultaneously. Talks start at 8pm.
Dublin Coaching Schedule Starts 19th Oct ‘18
The new Dublin Coaching Schedule is live beginning with a hurling course on 19th October. St Sylvester’s hosts Award 1 Youth & Adult Football Course on 5th Nov, ideal for coaches working with, or person looking to return to work with, juvenile teams from age 12 to adult. Contact Panner or see full Schedule https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/dublin-gaa-coaching-amp-games-development-7236498365
Weekend Fixtures - 6th & 7th October
Weekend CCC2 - Adult Fixtures are here. Please note change of time to Minor A Championship match v Na Fianna will throw in at 12 NOON at Mobhi Road on Saturday.
Management Teams Sought For U21 Hurling & Football
The Club invites expressions of interest for those who wish to be involved in the upcoming U21 Football and/or Hurling Management set ups. Fixtures not yet confirmed but will probably commence last week of October. Please contact Club Secretary - Secretary.stsylvesters.dublin@gaa.ie by Sunday 7th Oct.
Boys Weekend Round Up - Sat
Our five U11 (2007) football teams were split with three travelling to St Judes and two at home to Parnells - all teams enjoyed victories. Both U13's were in competition at Bridgefield on Saturday achieving a convincing win over St Judes and a draw v St Pats Donabate.
U16's finish hurling season
St Sylvester’s U16s team played away to Commercials on Saturday. This was last hurling match for this 2002 group who will now move up to Minor status. A special thank you to all mentors in particular Eddie McLoughney for all his hard work and dedication to hurling in Sylvester’s over many years.
Girls Weekend Round Up
The weekend saw the St Sylvester's girls teams playing Trinity Gaels, Na Fianna, Man O War, St Maurs & Garristown. Photos captured with comments >>>>
St Sylvesters Healthy Club Launch Night
We are delighted to announce the launch on Thursday 4th October 2018 of St. Sylvester’s Healthy Clubs as part of phase 3 of the National GAA Healthy Clubs initiative! Talks by: Carmel Logan (Partner,KPMG & Nursery Mentor). Nicole Owens (Club & Dublin Ladies Senior Footballer) James Patrice ( TV & Snapchat star). We are proud to be one of the 150 GAA clubs to be selected as part of this project. We extend you a warm invitation to join us on the evening from 8-9 pm in our clubhouse in Malahide.
Senior Championship Quarter Final Weekend is Here
There's a big weekend ahead for men's football! First up, our 2nd team v St Vincent's in the All County Football Championship at home on Sat. Then, on Sunday, it's the big one. Our Senior team face Kilmacud in the Senior Football Championship Quarter Final at Parnell Park. In Minor action, the hurlers have a big game in Raheny on Sunday also. We're up to the challenge - bring your support!
Sincere Condolences to the Hazley Family
St Sylvester’s GAA extends its deepest sympathies to the Hazley Family - Derek & his wife Gemma, Patrick & his wife Sinéad, Bernadette & her husband Darren, Raymond and Carol on the death of their father Paddy Hazley. Our condolences to his grandchildren Ross, Jack, Glenn, Mark, Aimee, Mia, Sam, Faye, Luke & Cian who are active across all age groups in the Club. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam. Arrangements> https://rip.ie/death-notice/paddy-hazley-malahide-dublin/366096
This Weekend's Fixtures W/E 23rd Sept
Good luck to out Intermediate hurlers playing St Marks in their Championship Quarter Final this Saturday at Broomfield. All fixtures for the weekend here >>>
St. Sylvesters win SFC Round 3 match v St Judes
Dublin Senior Football Championship: Our senior team faced fellow quarter-final qualifiers St Judes this afternoon at Parnell Park and came away with an excellent win. They will face Kilmacud Crokes in the quarter finals on 29th or 30th September - date TBC >>>
Dublin Ladies Are All Ireland Champions 2018! Homecoming Details
Congratulations to Sinead, Niamh & Nicole & the Ladies Dublin team - All Ireland Champions 2018! Celebrate with the @dublinladiesg champions at Bridgefield, Malahide on Monday 17th Sept at 6.30pm.
Good Luck to Syls Ladies this weekend in the All Ireland Final!
SIAM, lead sponsors of St Sylvester’s Ladies Section would like to wish all our players involved in the Senior All Ireland Final this weekend the very best of luck >>>
This Weekend's Fixtures
*Updated* This weekend's fixtures include our Men's return to Senior Club Championship competition with Round 3 v St Judes in Parnell Park on Sunday. Good luck too to our ladies playing for Dublin in the Ladies All Ireland Final at Croke Park v Cork. COYGIB >>>
Fixtures This Weekend 6th - 9th Sept
Here are the weekend's fixtures across CCC2, Adult & Ladies teams. Good luck to teams competing in Championship competitions >>>
Mentors Child Protection Awareness Training - Required
Child protection awareness training will take place Monday 10th September 7-10 pm in St Sylvester’s club house It is a requirement set out by the GAA that ALL mentors /coaches are to attend training. To book please contact Miriam @ 087 9946164 / co@stsylvesters.ie
All Ireland Ladies Final - Sept 16th Croke Park
The All Ireland Ladies Senior final takes place on Sept 16th in Croke Park where our Syls ladies will line out with the Dubs to face Cork. Tickets are on sale from http://lgfa.tickets.ie also from the LGFA in Croke Park 01-8363156 info@lgfa.ie and from GAA ticket outlets select Centra and Supervalu stores.
Walk For Health with us this Saturday 1st Sept
Want to walk for your health and learn a little about Malahide while you do it? Our Syls Healthy Club Walk series continues this Saturday 1st Sept.
