News
All Weather Floodlights Out
Unfortunately our AWP is out of action at the moment. The generator broke down during a game on Saturday evening and there is an engineer calling tomorrow Tuesday to have a look at it. We are unsure how long it will be off line but we will do our best to have it operational as soon as possible. Thanks for everyone’s patience and understanding.
Mon 20th Jan Coach The Coaches - New Rules CCC2
With the advent of the New Football Rules 2020 for teams CCC2 upwards, this months Coach the Coaches session will take the form of a presentation to cover the new rules. Details >>
Women’s Teams Looking for Players
Our Womens teams, seniors in Division 1 and Juniors in Division 6 are looking for new players to join them. If you, or someone you know would like to play competitively or are looking for a new club, get in touch with Eric 086 2243066.
U13 Girls Kitted Out for 2020 - Thanks to Sponsors
Huge thanks to Syl’s Sinead Aherne & the fantastic sponsors for supporting the U13 girls! Matt Ryan Grand Hotel, Julie Flanagan of Siam Thai Malahide & Stephen Campbell of Allianz presented the girls with great new jerseys & wished the team well for another great year
RIP Liam Donnelly
We were sad to learn of the passing of our friend and fellow member, Liam Donnelly. We extend our sympathies to his wife Vivienne & family. Please see below for arrangements. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Syl’s Academy Returns With Great Numbers
It was a beautiful crisp but cold day to get started at the nursery for a brand new year! There was a great crowd of parents there to support their children getting fit & making new friends. See you all next week! Thanks to Panner, Shay & all our great coaches 💙💚🏐
Ladies 2020 AGM
The St Sylvester’s Ladies AGM will be held on Thursday 30th January at 8pm upstairs in the clubhouse. Agenda is outlined >>
Broomfield Pitch 1 Closure
Players & Coaches please take note that Broomfield’s pitch 1 is closed until further notice.
Sincere Sympathy to the Armstrong Family
It is with sadness that we heard of the sudden death of Aidan Armstrong, husband to Jean and dad of Thomas, a young player with our 2008 boys. We offer our sincerest condolences to them & his daughters Ella & Nina. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Arrangements >
Ladies AGM - Thursday 30th January
St Sylvester’s Ladies AGM will be held on Thursday 30th January at 8pm upstairs in the clubhouse. Nominations are sought for Ladies Committee positions of Chairperson, Secretary, Juvenile Secretary, Registrar, Ordinary Members and Treasurer for 2020. If interested please email secretary.sylvestersladies@gmail.com no later than 16th January.
Coach The Coaches Hurling Session - Friday 17th Jan
The initial Coach the Coaches session at 8.30 - 9.45 pm next Friday 17th Jan is in the clubhouse. It will take place indoors due to variability of weather. The focus is Nursery to U12 age groups for both Camogie & Hurling. Padraic Tierney (Naomh Barrog) will be delivering the session. Paraic has a wealth of experience both as a player & coach (from Juvenile to Senior level in both codes). >>>
Healthy Club Ireland Lights Up Walk Each Thurs
Join St Sylvester’s Healthy Club for their new walk every Thursday from the 16th January! Register on Thurs 16th at the Clubhouse. See poster >>>
Membership 2020 - Now Open
Happy New Year to all our members, family & friends! Thank you for all your support in 2019. It is now time to renew your membership for 2020. Installment, Online & Offline Payment Options are available. If you would like to pay by instalment or pay online please do so via the secure system at the below Clubforce membership system. Link >>
Resilience & Wellbeing Course Returns - Jan 2020
Syl’s Healthy Club , in partnership with Malahide-Portmarnock SAMH service, will again hold a 4 week course ‘Resilience and Wellbeing’ each Tues evening starting 14th Jan 2020. Places are limited and offered on first come first serve basis. Over 18s only. Enquiries: Sarahann Potts 086 6083927
Annual Mass in Memoriam
The annual mass for deceased members of St Sylvester's GAA club takes place in St Sylvester's parish church at 10am on New Year's Eve, 31st December. All are welcome along to celebrate our friends and fellow members who have sadly passed away this year and before.
Memorial Matches This St Stephen’s Day
Its the end of another great year of games but don’t forget to put two last matches of the year in your diary. Our hurlers meet for the annual St Stephen’s Day McIntyre & Morris Memorial Cup at Broomfield on St Stephen’s Day. Our adult footballers also face off in the first Hugh Curran Memorial match. Both games have an 11am throw in. See you there! 💙💚
JUVENILE AGM - MON 9TH DEC 2019
Our Juvenile AGM will take place this Monday 9th December at 8pm in the clubhouse. Will Rooney (Juvenile Chairman) and Maria Hughes (Secretary) look forward to seeing you then,
*NEW* Goal Mouth Barriers P1 & AWP - Please Read
Over the coming days we will be erecting barriers in the goalmouths on P1 and All Weather Pitch (AWP) in Broomfield. In relation to P1, we are placing the barriers in the goalmouth to protect the goal area which is heavily used, during matches,training, and off season. These will also be repaired over the coming weeks to get them right for next season. >>>
Syl’s girls receive Leinster medals
Thanks to Peter Hickey for photos of Syl’s players Clodagh Fox & Leah Byrne picking up their leinster medals from Ciara Trant (Dublin Goalkeeper) at the Dublin U14 Presentation evening!
Notice of St Sylvesters AGM Reports – Thursday 28th November 2019
The Annual General Meeting of St Sylvesters Malahide GAA Club will take place at 8pm on Thursday 28th November at 2 Church Road. Here are the reports from the officers for your review before the meeting. We look forward to seeing you there.
Senior Hurling Manager Appointed
St Sylvester’s GAA is delighted to confirm the appointment of Pat Hoyne as the Club’s new Senior Hurling Manager with immediate effect. Pat has been a key contributor to the long-term development of hurling in St Sylvester’s, most recently as Minor Hurling Manager. We wish Pat and his team the very best in the years ahead.
U16 Hurlers Are C Champ Shield Winners!
Our U16 hurlers are C Championship Shield winners following their win today v Lucan. To quote captain & Man of the Match Shane Murray (2nd photo), they ‘left nothing on the pitch’. Congrats David King (3rd photo) on his performance throughout the championship also. There was high praise from their coach Phonsie who appealed to all older boys to come back to hurling with Syl’s - U15s & U16s championship wins are now a great achievement for the Club this year. Well done to the entire panel & coaches Phonsie King Dave McCarthy and Richard O'Sullivan.
Syl’s Welcome Santa To Malahide
Great to see so many out for the village’s Santa welcome parade this afternoon including our own 2009 boys celebrating their celebrity status as All Ireland Community Games winners! Well done boys, Shay Early & coaches who support them so well. Enjoy Malahide 💙💚🏆🎅🏻
Senior Ladies Football Seek Applications for Manager
Applications are hereby sought for Ladies Senior Manager for St Sylvesters GAA club. The team currently play Division 1 football and have enjoyed great success over the last number of years. The successful applicant will ideally have experience coaching at this level. Closing date is 7th December 2019. Please send expressions of interest to Secretary.sylvestersladies@gmail.com or contact Anne 0863331607.
Thanks to Brian Sullivan & Eric Canny - Ladies Senior and Minor Football Teams
Eric & Brian have informed the Ladies Executive of their decision to step down from managing the St Sylvesters Senior & Minors Ladies Football teams with immediate effect.
Minors Graduating
Great group of 2nd Minors looking forward to Adult Football in 2020 and meeting the management teams they'll be playing for next season. Thanks also to Ro Palmer ,Mick Shiel and Ross Hazley for their encouraging words to the lads.
Christmas Shop 2019 Open Fri 22nd & Sat 23rd Nov
All we want for Christmas is...... new Syls gear! Lots of nice new designs in the St Sylvester's Christmas shop open this Friday & Saturday at the Clubhouse. Friday 5 - 8pm & Sat 11am - 4pm. Cash only please!
Christmas Shop 2019 Open This Weekend! 👕🧤🧦
The St Sylvester’s Club Shop will open at St Sylvester’s GAA Clubhouse this Friday evening, the 22nd & Saturday the 23rd Of November. Full details of items to follow. Times >>>
Weekend Games
Three games this weekend, the star attraction being our U21 Mens football B Champ quarter final on Saturday. Good luck teams!
Sports Capital Grant success
Further to an application for funding in the 2019 Sports Capital Grant programme made by the Club earlier this year we are delighted to hear of funding awarded to further support the needs of our players and provide additional winter playing facilities for our young people. >>
