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Your Team could be Dubs For A Day
Our fantastic St Sylvester’s ‘GAALA’ BALL is tomorrow night and we have amazing prizes to auction once again. We can now announce that Jim Gavin enjoyed his training session with the 2009s last year he’s coming back one more time! If you want YOUR team to be in with a chance bid from NOW to 086 4568783 with your bid & team..... go! *Only open to St Sylvesters GAA Teams!*
Support 'Help For Real Heroes' on Sat 17th Nov at St Sylvester's Clubhouse
Join Niamh McEvoy, Dean Rock & a host of other players from the Mens’ and Womens’ Dublin teams for Help Real Heroes - an event to support Stewart’s Care, Palmerstown, which provides services for people with intellectual disabilities All money raised will go directly in respite services at the centre. Indulge your sweet tooth with coffee and cake afternoon sponsored by Gourmet Food Parlour and see the GAA All Ireland Cups, Brendan Martin And Sam Maguire cups up close & personal! >>>
St Sylvesters Shortlisted for Prestigious Fingal Dublin Chamber Award!
We’re delighted to be shortlisted for Best Public Service Award in the prestigious Fingal Dublin Chamber Business Excellence & CSR Awards! More >>>
Minor A Championship Final Round
Hard luck to our Minor A team this morning. Deep disappointment despite a great performance - just one goal by the visitors in the difference. FT: 1-12 to 2-12. Well done to the team & coaches on all their hard work this season.
Syls U13s Fall In Final to Garristown Girls
Our U13 ladies put in a performance all could be proud of today at Broomfield showing Garristown they were well up to the challenge of today's Shield Final playoff. Despite a spirited performance and some fantastic scores, our girls lost the battle in the second half conceding a couple of goals that put the visitors ahead and gave them the self-belief to push for the win. Well done to our girls & their coaches Derek Roche, Eric Canny & Dee Roche for a fantastic Shield campaign. Photos >>>
Our Club For All Seasons - New Sports Campus at Broomfield
After many generations of hoping and dreaming of appropriate winter training facilities for our players, we are delighted to confirm that our new all-weather facility will be completed before the end of 2018.
This Week's Fixtures
This weekend sees a feast of football served up at home with many age groups in competition across the juvenile teams. Special mention of good luck to our U13 girls playing the Shield Final tomorrow at Broomfield Pitch 3. Also to our first team Minor footballers who have a chance to qualify for the A Championship semi-final with a win at Broomfield on Sunday morning. Please give them your support with home advantage. Full fixture list here >>>
Sincere Condolences to the McEvoy Family
St Sylvester’s GAA offers it’s heartfelt sympathies to the McEvoy family on the death of Philip Ahearne, grandfather of Niamh, Senior ladies football player & father of former senior player Philip Jnr. Our sincere condolences to all their family and friends at this sad time. Reposing at Stafford’s Funeral Home Portmarnock today Friday 2nd Nov from 3:30 - 5:30pm. Funeral Mass at St.Sylvester’s Church Malahide on Saturday morning @10am. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Gala Ball Raffle Tickets Now On Sale
Raffle Tickets are now on sale for a treasure trove of prizes to be raffled at our Gala Ball on Saturday 10th November. Tickets are €10 each or 3 for €20 and available from Mentors/Coaches & at the Academy on Saturday afternoon. Alternatively contact any of the Committee - Hazel Leonard, Dee Roche, Eadaoin, Maria Hughes, Elaine Rooney, Will Rooney, Paddy Miskelly or Fergal McStay. Prize details >>>
Know Your Sport Results are In!
So the final results are in. Twenty events later and one player stands alone in our Know Your Sport prediction competition this year! See the full table >>>
Notice of St Sylvesters GAA AGM – 28th November 2018
The Annual General Meeting of St Sylvesters Malahide GAA Club will take place at 8pm on Weds 28th November at 2 Church Road >>
This Weekend’s Fixtures 27 & 28 Oct
The very best of luck to our new U21 hurling team playing away in the B Championship preliminary stage which is now back at Marlay Park. The very best of luck too to our Minor hurlers playing their Championship SemiFinal in Rathcoole. All support is very much appreciated. More >> 💙💚💪🏻
No Academy This Saturday 27th October
Reminder to parents that the Academy is not on this Saturday 27th October for the bank holiday weekend. Back again on Saturday 3rd November! Happy Hallowe’en to all our young players!
Stress Control Management Course
Take Control Of Your Stress. A 4 Week Course in November presented by Alison Rooney, Clinical Pyschologist & Psychotherapist. Bookings must be made in advance. Email: sylshealthyclubs@gmail.com
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.
