LUCAN PITCH & PUTT
The Pat Toolan winter league finals took place last Sunday with the "Dream Team" and "Croke Part 1" slogging it out for the for the honour to lift this trophy. All the matches were very close fought affairs, after the doubles matches the teams were all square heading into the singles. In the single matches Dan Coady beat Johnny Price on the 17th hole, Christy Dobbs was the last scalp of the competition when Angela Shanahan beat him comprehensively on the 16th and Peggy Croke beat Eileen Duffy to clinch the match for "Croke Part 1", even though Mick Duffy and Pat Flannery were still slogging it out. Well done to both teams on an excellent final and it was great to see such a large crowd supporting both teams.
A special thanks to Pat Toolan for his sponsorship, it is great to see our local business people supporting the clubs in Lucan, well done Pat.
The Captains Drive will start on Saturday the 13th of March, the time sheet is on the notice board.
The Dublin mixed scotch foursomes sheet is posted on the notice board and is due down on the 14th of March.
Reminder -Membership fees are now due.
Last weeks lotto numbers were 21, 26 and 27 -- no winner.
The €20 winners were Rita Dillon, Aidrean Kelly and Hugo Kelly.
LUCAN UTD FC
This weeks lotto numbers: 2 - 10 - 27 – 30
€50 winner - G. Mallon c/o Badger
€50 winner - Alan moran c/o Christy
Next week Jackpot €1400
If you interested in joining the lotto contact Ann 016241555
Senior Ladies team require players you must be 15 and over. Contact Pauline Blount 0861904283. Pre Season Starts now.
Goal keeper required for Girls under 12s team (Team plays both summer and winter leagues). Contact Pauline Blount 0861904283
Congratulation to January Player of the month -
Andrew Doolan
Under 12 Premier. Wel done Andrew.
Contact us info@lucanunitedfc.com or visit our website: lucanunitedfc.com
LUCAN HARRIERS
BHAA Garda / St Raphaels Cross Country race 2/4 miles – Phoenix Park, Saturday February 27th
As has become the norm in the winter series of BHAA races, Lucan athletes were once again to the fore.
Ladies 2 mile race
Bernie Stapleton once again represented our ladies and had another excellent performance over the 2 mile course. Bernie ran a very even paced race in tough underfoot condition and secured an excellent finishing time of 15 mins 26 secs. This secured Bernie 3rd position in her category and 2nd second place on her team Accountants Ladies A that finished just outside the prizes in 4th place in the team event.
Men’s 4 mile race
Joe Lynch, Tommy Buggle and Gareth Fereday were involved in a tight tussle throughout in what proved to be a thoroughly enjoyable race with less than ten seconds separating all three at the finish. Joe Lynch sat off the early pace on the first lap as he got a feel for the race but over the remaining two laps Joe pushed on and was the first Lucan man to finish in a brilliant time of 22 mins 57 secs. This ensured Joe 18th position overall. Tommy Buggle was our next athlete home. Tommy has been in scintillating form in this series and on this undulating course he was rewarded with a fine time of 23 mins 1 sec which secured Tommy 21st position overall and 2nd in his category. This was after a great battle with Gareth Fereday over the course of the race but especially over the last lap in which their positions chopped and changed. Gareth was hot on Tommy's heels at finish with his time of 23 mins 05 secs for 22nd place as he continues his impressive streak of performances. John O’Leary continues to turn out the performances and Saturday last was no exception as John produced yet another fine performance with his time of 26 mins 03 secs on the tough Phoenix Park course. Our next athlete to finish was Shane McCarthy who continued his comeback from a knee injury with another fine outing. Shane produced a time of 26 mins 18 secs for the tough 4 mile course as he heads into the road racing season in great form once again. Stephen Rynne followed Shane home in an excellent time of 28 mins 09 secs. Stephen produced yet another brilliant performance finishing 12th in his category.
“Run a Mile” Event – Lucan Harriers Track, Saturday March 6th 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Ailbhe Breen, one of our juvenile members, is organising a “Run a Mile” event that will take place on this Saturday morning, March 6th at the Lucan Harriers athletic track from 10:00am – 12:00 noon. It’s in aid of a volunteer project to help an underprivileged community in Nepal. All are welcome to come and support the event.
Sympathy:
Lucan Harriers AC would like to offer its sympathy to club member Eileen O’Brien and her family on the sudden and untimely death of her husband Liam last week. May he rest in peace.
LUCAN GOLF CLUB Results. Thursday 18th February 2010
1st: Ann Neylon H/C 35 21 pts. 2nd: Molly Dowling H/C 31 26 pts. 3rd: Carmel Grant H/C 36 21 pts.
4th: Roisin Byrne H/C 33 20 pts.
Saturday 20th February 2010
1st: Mairead Flanagan H/C 22 24 pts
2nd: Catriona Graham H/C 26 24 pts.
WESTMANSTOWN GAELS GAA
Many thanks to Adamstown GAA Club for the challenge match with our Under 8's team over the weekend.
Under 13's won their last match in the grading league against St Patrick’s of Palmerstown at home. League placings will be known early next week.
Training continues at the usual times for all teams.
Club gear is available every Saturday morning from Ciara.
Membership fees are due now please return to coach or any committee member.
We would ask all car drivers to observe new car park layout and to slow down.
More news & info about the club available on www.westmanstowngaels.ie
LUCAN CYCLING CLUB
Four Lucan riders Named on Cycling Ireland Shortlist: LCRC had four of their top riders named on the Cycling Ireland Development Team Shortlist for 2010. The names were announced after two intensive pre season training camps in Charleville, and Westport. Enda Connolly, Sandra Fitzgerald, Darragh Zaidan and Ross Grogan will now be tested by Cycling Ireland coaches as they further refine the Irish Road and Track Development Teams for 2010.
Darragh Zaidan and Ross Grogan are hoping for a place on the Junior Team – both riders were part of Lucan’s very successful Youth Track Team in 2009 and they have trained hard all winter for the transition to the junior ranks.
Enda Connolly has been very sick in recent weeks, missing the season opener in Dundalk. The under 25 rider hopes for a chance to prove himself on the Irish Track Development team.
Sandra Fitzgerald is also recovering from a short illness, Sandra impressed the selectors at the Westport camp, and the under 25 Lucan girls is aiming to put in a good season on Road and Track this year.
ST. MARY’S CARDS
1st: Martin Connolly.
2nd: Paddy Culloty
3rd: Prim Dempsey.
4th: Rita Dillon.
LUCAN BOXING CLUB
What a fantastic week for Lucan B.C. with Karl Maher (51kg) already into this Saturday’s (6th March) All-Ireland final, Paul Courtney, Ciaran Lowther, Robbie Coyle and Conor Clifford were looking to join him. First up was Conor Clifford who after powering his way through the quarter-finals faced a tough Antrim opponent. Conor boxed very well but unfortunately he came up short against his division’s likely champion. Great boxing Conor!
Robbie Coyle stepped into this super heavy quarter-final a favourite. However, a slow start ultimately cost the 2009 Dublin champ a tilt at the All-Ireland title. Hard luck Robbie!
Paul ‘Big Daddy’ Courtney was next in, again a slow start threatened to derail the current Dublin and Leinster super heavy champ’s progress. Paul was behind going into the last round by 6 points. An early bath was looking likely until Paul stopped his opponent with shots that could be heard out on the South Circular Road! Paul had little time to recover with his semi-final on Sunday 11am, the next day. Paul again was behind going into the last round by 8 points. He rallied back to 8-6 and was on the verge of producing a sensational stoppage when the bell rang. Paul has done himself and all his club mates proud this year, great stuff.
Last man into the ring was Ciaran Lowther, Ciaran carried an injury into the fight but you wouldn’t have guessed it as he displayed a masterclass in counter punching to run out an 8-1 winner and progress into this Saturday 6th March final.
Good luck to Karl and Ciaran this Saturday and hats off to all of our seniors for putting Lucan B.C. on the national boxing map. Great stuff.
In other news, this Sunday 7th March is the weigh-ins for the Boy 4, Junior 1 and Junior 2 Dublin Boys Championship, 10 am – 12. Best of luck lads.
Lisa Currivan boxes in Winnipeg, Canada, in the Lucan colours this Thursday. A big transatlantic good luck Lisa.
For info on the club please contact Karl at 087-1236993 or Ed at 085-7480207.
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