U10 football and hurling
U11 very busy these days
The U11 footballers continued their good form of late with 2 wins over Skerries in Bridgefield on Saturday. Our 3rd team had a bye so we had almost 30 players despite the numerous absences for Communions but we managed to give all a decent run and take the points.
U11 hurlers unbeaten in A Division
The U11 hurlers maintained their unbeaten start to their first season in the A Division with a hard fought victory over a very good Nh Mearnog side at Bridgefield on Saturday. Games between the near neighbours are generally close and can go either way but it is to Syls credit that they fought hard for this win.
u11 hurlers trip to Cuala….
Playing in the top section of u11 hurling has some disadvantages, early starts, long trips, tough teams but when the teams put in a performance like Saturday it renders all disadvantages obsolete. We play 2 11 a side teams with aggregate scores counting over the 50 minute matches. This was our second league game having beaten St. Marks narrowly in our first.
Juvenile Hurling opening day at Bridgefield
Saturday morning was a hive of hurling activity . . . . U10 two games v Whitehall, U11 two games v St Marks, U12 smashing game v Ciarans . . . . the U8s were away and U9s at the Castle . . . . well worth dropping by on a Saturday, lend a bit of support to all the new players and managers (some not so new)
Juvenile Section looks back - looks forward
A very lively Juvenile AGM last night chaired by Ernie Brenner and ably abetted by Juv Sec Pat Hoyne looked back at very successful 2011 and forward to 2012. Pat and Ernie are staying on for 2012, Club Chairman Eddie Sullivan and Bar Manager Gary Penrose addressed the meeting and all representative positions were filled. Read Pat's report attached, it captures a very busy section and acknowledges all those that make it happen.
U11s get ready for 2012 - Notes for parents
For the 2012 season the U10s are now the U11s. Training will change to 6.15 (sharp) until 7.30pm every Tuesday (hurling) and Wednesday (football) on the old Rugby pitch at the Back Rd, Malahide. We would encourage as many children as possible to join our Club and all new members are very welcome. We have been most encouraged by the numbers now attending games & training.
U10 footballers hosted Mungret St Pauls
Sylvester's U10's footballers finished off the season last weekend by hosting a travelling party from Mungret St Paul's club in Limerick who stopped off for a couple of challenge matches in Malahide before heading on to do the Croke Park stadium tour. The sight of the 30 kids in Limerick jerseys invading Broomfield didn't faze our lads who went on to give a great display of freescoring football.
U10s support The Dubs
Wednesday night is usually training night but when the newly crowned Champions are playing their first match as possessors of the Sam Maguire just down the road something has to give. But if its good enough for the All Ireland Champions its good enough for Syls U10s and we took our training drills to the Dubs home pitch of Parnell Park so we could train and shout on the Heros in Blue.
Malahide lose after extra time in Community Games
Malahide, mostly made up of our U9 and U10s lost out to Knocklyon (mostly Ballyboden I think) after extra time in the semi finals of the Community Games GAA in Bridgefield on Wednesday. (Hurling is next week I think). I don't see a lot of these age groups but this was simply fabulous football from both sides, fast, skillful, competitive. The extra-time was a real ding-dong, we led by a point, they goaled, we pointed again and they goaled again and in two short 5 minute spells just held on to win. We beat Palmerstown in the 3rd place game. A lad from Knocklyon promised pictures.
Mini All Irelands 2011
Yes it's that time of year again, the now famous Malahide Mini All Irelands for 5 to 11 year old boys and girls. All children are welcome so get the word out, it's a great event for the children, adults and grandparents and the Finals Day is definitely not to be missed.
U10s at Wexford Park
St. Sylvesters Under 10's warming down with Senior Dublin Hurling Team after beating Wexford at Wexford Park
U10 hurlers rise to challenge against Brigids
The U10 Hurlers continued their campaign in beautiful Bridgefield on Saturday with a tough couple of games against St Brigids. Watching Brigids go through an impressive warm up we knew that if our attitude was not right then we would be well beaten but both teams rose to the challenge.
U10 Hurlers and Footballers trip to Wexford
Memories are made of days like this! 34 players and 19 parents left Malahide at 9.30 on a damp, cold Sunday morning but by the time we passed Bray all we could see ahead was glorious sunshine. By that stage the bus was rocking to Sponge Bob Square Pants as the kids sung away with gusto to the DVD. We were on our way to play a hurling and football challenge against Glynn-Barntown of Wexford, home club of Una Deneher and recent Wexford Senior Hurling Champions.
U10 hurlers defeat Isles at Finglas
The U10 hurlers travelled to FIngas on saturday morning to take on Erins Isle. We fielded two teams and both came out on top in their encounters. In the b match we started fast with both our midfielders, Tom Bennett and Aaron Lambe Callaghan, landing points from '65s. Soon after Conor Duffy got the first of his brace of goals when he swivelled and shot to the net following great work from Stephen Brady.
U10 Football and Hurling Trip to Wexford Sunday 13th March 2011
See the handout attached for parents from Ernie
Match report U10 Football
The St Sylvesters U10’s were proud to play their first home match on the super Bridgefield pitch against Na Fianna. We had a strong team out and played with great heart and determination. Adam Ajmal played in goal in the first half then moved up to the forwards and cracked in two terrific goals. Our defence of Robert Meehan, Dylan Venner and Daniel Stone dominated the Na Fianna forwards holding them scoreless in the first half. Andrew Roe and Michael O’Brien worked tirelessly in midfield, Michael got some great scores and Andrew demonstrated excellent skill.
U10 football and hurling news
Fundraising Quiz Please put Friday 25th March in your diary as we are running a table quiz in the club to raise funds for the U10 team - Trip to Wexford On Sunday 13th March we are going to Wexford to play Glyne-Barntown in both Hurling & Football.
U10 hurlers impress against Whitehall
Our U10 hurlers, desperate for a match travelled to Ballybodens all weather pitch on Saturday to play Whitehall . We played 2 matches, winning one well and losing a tight second game. In the first match Star full forward Eoin Buckley had 5-1 to his name before half time with Tom Hogan, Jack Boyne and Ollie Twomey also showing well. Daragh McLoughney was his usual strong presence, Conor Hoyne and Daire de Burca continue to impress. Euan Farquarson stepped up to this team seamlessly and looks a great prospect.
