Adult Hurling
u21Hurlers win over Setanta
U21C C'ship (2011) St Sylvesters 1-09 Setanta 0-06 Plucky display by U21s against a Setanta outfit with a number of county players on show. Key to the win was a very strong defensive display. Andrew Richardson back to his best in the middle and an interesting full forward line of Fionn Carney, Kevin O'Flynn and Shane O'Connor. Declan Ryan provided the picture and promised details. Thanks to John Keogh for the pics.
U21 Hurling Q/Final Sat 28/01/12
Saturday January 28th 2012 Under 21 HCC q/f Broomfield 2.30pm St Sylvesters v Setanta. Extra time if required.
Syls celebrate 2011 in style
Well Sylvesters, You dun it again. Another great night out, some very well deserved awards and recognition for our players, words of encouragement from the great Pillar Caffrey and Dublin Chairman Andy Kettle, and the usual top class organisation from Eddie Sullivans committee and the Grand Hotel. Aonghus McAnally compered and amused us and thanks to John Keenan for the pictures and the flawless presentation.
Great awards night - I think Nicky scored a new career in radio
Put simply, it was a smashing event, full house, flawless organisation, great craic and we managed to celebrate and honour many of our achievements in 2010. Micháel Gaffney who almost single handedly saved our bacon, Sinead's All Star and All Ireland success, Gary's All Ireland (and Niamh McEvoy's of course), Airy Cleere's marvelous summary of our football journey, Brian Danaher having the craic with Marty Morrissey and the highlight for all was Nicky Cleere walking to the stage to take the Personality of the Year Award. He didn't stop there, he kept us amused with his comments on the past year, the support he has received from all sports, his brothers and family and his challenge to the footballers he lead so well for so long - Win the Championship. Marty asked Nicky to join him on the Saturday Show on RTE - we'll let you know.
Good turnout for Stephens Day Hurling
Maybe the good weather helped, maybe the recent good displays, whatever, over 40 hurled this morning, including a few senior footballers, U13's, 15's and 16's, a few visitors and mostly our Inter and Junior teams.
Pat Kennedy honoured at Hurling Event
Centre back for the Dublin Minor Hurling All Ireland Champions in 1965, Pat has given years of service and support to Syls hurling - pictured with his daughter Fionnula, wife Eithne and Syls dual players Ronan, Padraig and Eoin.
Adult Fixtures December Sat 10th & Sun 11th 2011
Saturday 10th December U21 FC D semi-final Broomfield 2.15pm St Sylvesters v Na Fianna. Sunday 11th December MFL 1 Final Sancta Maria 11am Ballyboden St Endas v St Sylvesters.
A lot of reminiscing at Adult Hurling 25 year celebration
Danny O'Connor assembled a great collection of hurling folk at the club last night to celebtrate 25 years of hurling at Syls. The guy I remembered from the 80's was John Leonard, long time secretary of the Junior Hurling Board and a busman with CIE who is reputed to have never collected a fare from any lad with a hurley. John was always a great help to Danny and Jim and many other fledgling hurling teams. Danny will send a few comments and Killian promised pictures including Danny's great collection from over the years.
U21 hurlers win at St Marks
A one point win out in Springfield in Tallaght was a welcome surprise in the U21 Hurling C Championship as we were fielding without (almost) any of our Minors due to their Championship Final on Sunday. The lads did a great job assembling a team from players who are not doing much hurling these days. Gary Sweeney still looks the part and scored the winning point while I heard good reports about Andrew Richardson, Killian O'Flynn, Dylan Redmond who traveled from Galway, Fionn, Eamon Sullivan and more.
Syls Celebrating 25 years of Adult Hurling
On the 2nd of December we’re marking a significant event in the club house. We’re encouraging all supporters to join in our celebration of the 1986 Jubilee hurling team. - - - And I'll volunteer Danny and Jim to buy a pint for whoever NAMES THAT TEAM - comment below
Scoil Iosa in Hurling Final
Dublin Schools Senior Hurling Final Friday 18th Nov - Scoil Iosa v Confey, throw in 1.15pm in O Toole Park. Many of our minor hurlers playing here. The Junior team are also doing well and should have a big game coming up - will let you know.
Junior Hurlers lose after great comeback
The Junior Hurlers overcame a nine point deficit in the second half only to lose out at the death against Oliver Plunketts ER at Parnell Park yesterday. Bernard supplied the attached photos.
Hurling Championship Weekend
A feast of hurling action this weekend. All support welcome. See fixtures below: U16 B championship Quarter Final Sat, Bridgefield at 3.30pm vs. Faughs U15 C championship Semi Final Sun, 11.30am Rathcoole vs. Commercials Minor C championship Round 1 Sun 11am, Blunden Drive, vs O’Tooles
Junior Hurlers win in extra time
Junior Hurling "D" Championship St Annes 9, Sunday 25th September 2011 St Sylvesters 3-12, Raheny 3-11 (after extra time) Playing away from home against a side already promoted to AHL5, our Junior hurlers certainly went into this semi final as outsiders.
Hurlers lose in C'chip Semi Final
IHC SF St Sylvesters 2-08 Naomh Barróg 0-18 A hard game to write up from our perspective. We started slowly but were still well in it after 20 minutes at 5 points to 3 before Barrógs two classy wing forwards found their form and they lead by 8 at the break. A few changes saw us take a better shape after the break, a goal from Tom Reddy, a few points from Martin and Russy, the half back line getting more ball and we were back in it.
Hurlers reach Championship Semi Final
IHC Syls beat St Peregrines in a tough game by a single point at Blakestown this morning. Thanks to Killian for the pictures.
