GAA

LUCAN SARSFIELDS

Hurling Championship update:
Hurling Championship commenced for the U19s and U17s with some mixed fortunes. Our seniors arranged a challenge match against Na Fianna to keep their preparations on track.

U19A Hurling Championship, Na Fianna vs. Lucan, Mobhi Road 18/09/22:
The U19s have been working hard in training and also supporting the club by assisting with the adult teams throughout the summer, which was an enjoyable experience for all the lads and will benefit them in the long term. This meant that the first game back would be straight into championship against a well-practiced Na Fianna. Lucan started well commanding the opening exchanges with some strong fielding and interplay. This was countered by the introduction of a sweeper system by Na Fianna who gathered momentum and Lucan required a couple of fine saves from Canavan keep the score line to within a couple of points, 0-14 vs 0-12 to Na Fianna. Lucan started the second half with some tweaks to the setup, this new structure made it much more difficult for Na Fianna to pressure our defence although they never relinquished the lead, even with some fine interplay to open for goal chances one resulting in free from close range that was deflected right at the end to secure the win for Na Fianna. Final Score 0-25 to 0-22.

U17A Hurling Championship Lucan vs. Cuala, 12th Lock 18/09/22:
Confidence is high in this team resulting in some fine interchanges, accurate passing and movement which from the offset made it a very difficult encounter for the Cuala visitors. For most of the game Lucan commanded the middle third of the pitch, although the pressure from this did not tell until the second half when our forwards did some real damage with a couple of goals moving the game out of sight and allowing Lucan mentors to introduce some substitutes who also slotted into this well-oiled machine. Its clear that this team is not only well drilled in the basics but they also support and work for each other. A strong Lucan support enjoyed a smashing game of hurling. Final score 7-15 to 1-13.

Camogie:
Our Junior Bs take on N. Peregrine in the Shield Final this Thursday in the 12th lock all support welcome.

Masters Football:
Masters meet on Thursday nights and play a reduced-contact Go-Games style football with the emphasis on enjoyment. Players of all levels are very welcome. It's a great way to meet other club members, get some exercise and have a bit of fun. If you are interested, please contact Rory Gilmore at 087 694 5659

Academy:
The Academy restarted last Saturday with Alan our GPO, explaining skills to our youngest group. Loads of fun, start of lifelong friendships and a new community - all are welcome.
2017/2018 @ 9am.
2016 @ 10am.
2015 @11am.
If interested contact Alan on 0866776122.

Celebration:
The Men’s Shed would like to congratulate Mary & Tommy Flannery on renewing their wedding vows in Italy last week. We hope Tommy can return to the Shed soon!

Golf Society:
The Golf Society had a very successful Captain’s (Brian Mahon’s) Day in Roganstown Golf Club on Saturday last. This last outing of the season was played in glorious sunshine and a very worthy winner, Shane Carton, finally got his hands on a “major” trophy. Michael O’Grady was in second place, with Mick Roche, who also scooped the Golfer of the Year Award, in third. Presentation of prizes took place at an enjoyable function in the Clubhouse that night; thanks to Jackie Foley for arranging this. The Society AGM will take place in the coming weeks. New members are always welcome – please contact outgoing Captain Brian Mahon (087 9254126) or outgoing Handicap Secretary Mick Roche (087 2428419) for details. More details, pictures and results on the website.

Lotto:
No Winner of last week’s Lotto Prize of €5,400. The Numbers were 1, 17, 19, 24.

Lucky Dip prizes go to, Deidre Shanagher, Debragh O’Byrne (The Lotto team would like to offer our condolences to the O’Byrne family on their loss), Darragh Ryan, Sinéad O’Neill and Matt O’Donohue

Next week’s Lotto will be for a jackpot of €5,800. The draw is sponsored by Dual Printing Ltd. and will be led by Gerry McAndrew.

Tickets can be purchased online at the following link: http://bit.ly/LucanSarsfieldsClubLotto

Go raibh míle maith agaibh as ucht tacú le Na Sárséalaigh Leamhcáin
Thank You for supporting Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club.

Na Gaeil Oga CLG

Foireann Camógaíochta: Bhí bua stairiúil ag foireann chamógaíochta Na Gaeil Óga nuair a bhuaigh siad cluiche ceannais na gcraobhchomórtas in aghaidh Oileán na hÉireann CLG 3-8 go 3-1 i Trinity Sports, Seantrabh. Thosaigh NGÓ amach go láidir le cuilín breá ó Chaitríona Ní Mhurchú agus ceann eile ó Rachel Nic Carthaigh.

Fuair Rachel cúl iontach ó phoc saor. Ansin, chas an cluiche beagáinín agus fuair Oileán na hÉireann trí chúl ag teacht suas go leath ama, 3-0 go 1-3.

Ansin, sa dara leath bhí tíne ar an gcraiceann ag Mary Grace agus tháinig Molly Davis agus Rebecca Urqhart isteach. Rinne siad difríocht mhór sa líne lántosach. Fuair Molly cúl agus chuaigh an cluiche leis Na Gaeil ina dhiaidh sin. Chuir NGÓ brú mór ar an líne deiridh le scóir eile ó Rachel, Caitríona agus Mary. Bhí taispeántais iontacha ó Julie Breathnach, Éilis Breathnach, Caitríona Ní Mhurchú, Rachel Nic Carthaigh agus ba í Mary Grace laoch na himeartha!

Is léiriú iontach a bhí ann ar spiorad na foirne seo. Ní raibh cluiche ceannais buaite acu le fada roimh an séasúr seo agus bhí deacrachtaí acu imreoirí a aimsiú. Fuair siad imreoirí nua a thug fuinneamh úr agus iarracht iontach leo le tacú leis na seanimreoirí. Buíochas mór leis an bhfoireann bainistíochta - Cathal, Caitríona, Lisa agus Rachel.

Buachaillí Peil: Bhí maidin álainn againn i mbaile an Phámar! Bhí na lads go leir go hiontach & bhí cluichí brea spórtúil againn. Is iad Lochlann, Cillian Od, James Mac & Oisin laochra na himeartha inniu. Cosaint den scoth ó na lads inniu. Moladh mór do Rían & na buachaillí a bhí ag imirt le Pats freisin! Maith sibh buachailli, an-spiorad sportuil ar taispeaint agaibh!

The boys had a lovely morning in Palmerstown! The lads were all brilliant and we’d great sporting games. Our players of the matches are Lochlann, Cilllian D, James Mc and Oisin. Fantastic displays of defence by the lads. Special mention to Rían and all our boys who volunteered to play with St Pats too - we’ll done lads you showed great sporting spirit today!
NGÓ abú

Cailíní F11 Camogie: Foireann F11 Cailiní inniu v Naomh Oilibhéar Pluincéad, Eoghan Ruadh.
Maith sibh!

Buachaillí F12 Peil: Spraoi agus spórt! Buachaillí F12 ag blitzchomórtas i gCeatharlach!

Acadamh/Lá Oscailte: 25 páiste nua ag an Acadamh/Lá Oscailte Na Gaeil Óga Dé Sathairn! Bhí atmaisféar speisialta ann! Obair iontach ó gach duine a chabhraigh linn.

Buachaillí F10 Peil: Dhá chluiche den scoth an deireadh seachtaine seo caite ó na buachaillí F10. Ar pháirc A, bhí roinnt sár-léirithe ó na leaids, go háirithe Rónán de Paor agus Bobby Foy a fuair scóranna breátha. Taispeántais láidre ó Aodhfin Farelly agus Shayne Lynagh. Moladh mór ag dul do na buachaillí a d’imir den chéad uair, Luke Brandon agus James Hickey.

Ar pháirc B, bhí cluiche iomaíoch le feiceáil, le Darragh Dunbar agus Evan Foley láidir sa chúl. Taispeántas iontach cosanta ó Conor Dunbar, Donnchadh Büttner agus Finn Graham le Luke O’Toole agus Naoise Dunne ag rith gan stad i lár na páirce agus Sebastian Bargarry chun tosaigh.
Choinnigh siad orthu ag imirt go dtí an fheadóg deiridh!