GAA

LUCAN SARSFIELDS

An exciting weekend of Feile na Gael culminated in both of our Hurling teams running out in Finals in Parnell Park on Sunday. Congrats to the U14Bs (pictured above) on their win in Div6 and commiserations to the U14As on missing out on the Div 1 title. Both team managements would like to extend a big thanks to all who game out to support them at any stage over the weekend.

The club hosted both Feile na Peil and Feile na Gael groups and Semi-finals over the last few weeks and we would like to extend a big thank you to all who helped out in providing help, catering etc and in particular to the team managers/mentors, our respective coordinators Robbie Breen and Tommy Flannery and Gerry McNamara for having the pitches/grounds in perfect condition. Both occasions showed the club in a very positive light and based on the thank you messages we have received from other clubs were well appreciated.

Another four Lucan girls made their Intercounty Debut this weekend, beating Kilkenny 0-0 to Dublin 4 -3 in Kilkenny last Saturday. Emma Sweeney, Tara O’Connor, Jessica McLlelland Sarah Prendergast.. A special mention also for the Team Manager – our own – Joe Leonard.

Under 8 Camogie v N Maur's & N Barrogs
On a rare hot sunny day our under 8's played only their third game away in Rush against two very strong teams. With Communions now in full flow Naomh Maur had to field a lot of their under 9 girls but this did not make any difference as our girls battled well and showed they are a match for anyone with 3 wins, 3 draws & 3 close defeats.
One of the game's that stood out was when one of our teams were four goals down at half time but came back fighting in the second half to pull off an outstanding draw against the odds! (even at this early stage of their short careers there's a never say die attitude instilled in all these girls which bodes well for the future of Lucan camogie.

The U10 girls footballers had another tough 4 matches against Na Fianna Blue on Saturday evening at a showery Mobhi Road. Our teams were a little depleted due to clashes with communions in Lucan but the girls acquitted themselves very well. The games were well contested with some fine displays of skills on offer from good tackling to effective blocking. The final results may have not been in our favour but the girls fought hard and kept going to the final whistle. The girls are continuing to improve and are a credit to Lucan Sarsfields. Thanks to all the supporters who travelled to watch the girls play. Thanks to Rory for refereeing two of the games.
Looking forward to our next match away on Saturday 25th against Clan Na Gael, meeting at the Deadmans Car park at 16:10

This week's lotto numbers 5-8-10-13. No Winner. Next weeks jackpot will be €19,500. Frank Masterson's team will be in charge next Sunday night when our sponsor will be Newcastle Golf Centre.

You can now register online for our summer camps at www.lucansarsfields.ie.

We are currently seeking a sponsor to provide playing cards for our 25 card drive on Friday nights. Anybody who can help in any way should contact Bill Ryan on 086 8500376.

Lucan Boxing Club are running an insanity training 6 week course on Mondays & Wednesdays from 8pm to 9pm in the club with a free boxfit session in Lucan boxing club on Fridays.
The cost is €99 with 10% off for all Lucan Sarsfields members. The course starts this Monday and you can register on arrival.

Best of luck to all of our U-8's and U-9's who make their first holy communion this Saturday.

This years Football, Hurling and Camogie Street Leagues will take place next Tuesday 28th and Friday 31st of May in the 12th Lock. The street leagues are open to boys and girls born in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Registration form are available from mentors, the clubhouse bar and our website. Please return registration forms by this Saturday.

Our nurseries for boys and girls born in 2006,2007 and 2008 continue every Saturday at 1.30pm on our all weather pitch at The 12th Lock. Camogie nursery at 2:15pm for girls aged 6 and over. This is your child's chance to be coached by Dublin Senior Hurling Captain Johnny McCaffrey.

Garda GAA / WESTMANSTOWN GAELS

The result of the week goes to our ladies who beat St Margarets by 6-22 to 1-08 in the championship fixture at home in Westmanstown last Wednesday. This the third championship win in as many weeks ensure a place in the semi final so well done to all concerned. It was back to Cup competitions for the Men's Intermediates and the Juniors with mixed results. The Inters went down to Ballymun at home by two points but the Juniors beat St Brigids by the same score also at home. Both teams have now qualified for final stages of the cup competitions. There are no fixtures down for next week for any of our adult teams but training continues at the usual times.

The u10s scored a good win over Good Counsel. The u15 Boys continued their good run with a win over Ballyboden. The u/16 Girls lost narrowly to Naomh Olaf while the u/13 Boys scored a handsome victory over Lucan Sarsfields last Tuesday.

The Gaels Nursery (5-7 years) runs every Saturday morning from 10:00-11:30am at the Gaelic Grounds in Westmanstown. Ask for Geraldine Culloty or contact club GPO Declan Jennings for more information at 0858006101 or visit www.westmanstowngaels.ie. New members welcome.

The clothes collection continues with all proceeds going to purchase equipment and kit for all of our teams.