30 January 2014 LUCAN gazette 31
Gazette
Lucan U-21 hurling quarter-final delayed sport@gazettegroup.com
LUCAN Sarsfields and Ballinteer St John’s 2013 Under-21 A hurling championship quarterfinal has been pushed back from this weekend, the initially proposed date due to a combination of intercounty and college commitments along with the county
board citing a lack of available pitches. Ballinteer ’s Glenn Whelan and Lucan’s Chris Crummey both continue to be involved with the Dublin senior hurlers whose Walsh Cup final date takes place this coming Saturday in Croke Park. Ballyboden St Enda’s await the winners of
that tie in the semi-finals while Kilmacud Crokes and St Jude’s are also in the final four already. Lucan, meanwhile, will start their 2014 AFL2 league campaign with a local derby against neighbouring village Round Tower Clondalkin at the 12th Lock on February 16. It will be Lucan’s
first tie since relegation to the second tier and represents a tough task against a side that have been pushing for promotion in the past few years. They follow up a week later with a date against another of 2013’s promotion hopefuls Ballinteer St John’s in Marlay Park.
hurling: dubs line up final battle with kilkenny
Club Noticeboard lucan sarsfields Membership is now due for 2014. We
agement team that achieved a league
encourage all members to renew as
and championship double which is
soon as possible by following the link
very difficult to do at any level. This
on our website. We particularly extend
year’s adult management team of
an invite to parents and guardians of
the year are the intermediate cam-
our juvenile members to consider one
ogie management team, led by Dave
of our family options. All players up
Keenan along with Antonio Sejean and
to U-21 are now included in the family
Liam Martin.
options.
Our Lucan Sarsfields Last Man
Strictly Come Dancing is coming to
Standing competition kicks off on
Lucan. Our events commmittee are
February 1. Entry envelopes are avail-
looking for dancers, volunteers and
able at the bar and Mick Roche can be
experts to help stage the show. Please
contacted for further details.
contact Josephine Donohue, Mary Reynolds or Mary Flannery.
The Football Focus Day is taking place on February 1. Practical coach-
Congratulations to all the player
ing demonstrations in concept games
of the year recipients at Saturday
and injury prevention are planned, as
night’s adult awards presentation. In
well as action workshops in the after-
a year when the club won five champi-
noon.
onships at adult level, and there were runners-up in four others. There were many contenders for the adult management team of the year award. We
Set dancing classes every Wednesday at 8.30pm Our nurseries continue every Saturday from 1.30pm at the clubhouse.
also had a number of other teams that
There was no winner of Sunday
performed very well despite not fea-
night’s €4,000 Lotto jackpot. The
turing in the honours lists. However,
unlucky numbers were 1, 8, 13 and 18.
the award this year goes to the man-
This week’s jackpot is €4,500.
st pat’s palmerstown Juvenile fixtures for U-12 to U-16s
Four coaching courses are being
begin next week, while the adult sea-
presented. If anyone is interested
son will throw in in Febuary.
in booking onto any of the courses
Tickets are now available at €35 for
please text Donal Ryan 087 972 0687. The courses are:
Lucan Sarsfields’ Johnny McCaffrey played against UCD and brother Matt played against Wexford in the semi-final
the dinner dance. Tickets can be pur-
Boden’s Ryan helps Dubs to Walsh final
chased from any committee member
1. Go Games - one night aimed at new
and from the clubhouse on Tuesday
referees over 15. Wednesday, Febru-
night at 7.30 to 8.30pm.
ary 5 at 7.30pm in Naomh Peregrine.
walsh cup semi-final
Enter your predictions on www.allian-
4. New referees - two week course.
zleaguespredictions.ie you could win
Wednesday, February 26 and March 3.
up to €5,000 for a nominated GAA club
Please contact Garry Beagan at 085
and up to €4,100 for yourself.
174 3646 for more information.
Dublin 1-15 Wexford 1-14 sport@gazettegroup.com
PAUL Ryan provided the game-changing goal that helped Dublin overcome Wexford at Pairc Ui Siochain in Gorey last Sunday, setting up a final date with Kilkenny in Croke Park at 5pm next Saturday as part of a double header with the senior footballers’ opening league game. He was joined in the team by a strong Lucan contingent as Matt McCaffrey came into the
side in place of his brother Johnny while Peter Kelly lined out in the full-back line. Chris Crummey came off the bench to replace the younger McCaffrey at half-time against the Slaneysiders. Ryan’s deadball accuracy was once again a major factor in the Dubs’ victory, with his goal 12 minutes into the second half from a free putting Dublin in front for the first time in the game, 1-13 to 1-11. Dublin never trailed again, though Wexford did draw level 1-13 each, with the Boden marks-
man adding two further frees as the Dubs edged to victory by the minimum margin. Wexford were reduced to 14 men in the 57th minute when Richie Kehoe picked up his second yellow card, and the Slaneysider’s challenge faded in the second half. The home side made a great start when Rhys Clarke goaled in the fifth minute after Gary Maguire had saved the original effort. Mark Schutte replied for the Dubs but, by the interval, Wexford led 1-11 to 0-10 with Ryan (four
frees), Ryan O’Dwyer with two points and Conal Keaney, Eamon Dillon and Robbie Mahon getting Dublin’s opening half scores. Keaney and a Ryan free reduced the arrears before Ryan’s crucial goal from a free came to propel the Dubs into the lead. However, Wexford responded with scores from Gary Moore and Paul Morris that brought the sides level. Ryan’s two pointed frees though ensured Dublin would book their spot in next weekend’s final.
The AGM will be held on February 18
2. Hurling/Camogie: Wednesday,
at 8.30pm. Fees must be paid on the
February 12 at 7.30pm in Naomh Per-
night. National club draw tickets must
egrine.
be returned ASAP to Club Secretary, 22 Palmers Road. The 2014 Allianz Leagues Predictions competitions are about to start.
3. Juvenile referees - All juvenile referees who refereed juvenile in 2013 and wish to referee in 2014 must attend. Wednesday, February 19 at 7.30pm.
westmanstown/garda Pre-season training continues for all
The juvenile section is looking for-
teams at Westmanstown. The inter-
ward to the new season. If you are
mediates and juniors are on Tuesdays
interested in joining them, please con-
and Thursdays at 7pm. The ladies on
tact Declan Jennings at 085 800 6101.
Mondays and Wednesdays at 8pm.
Training for the nursery section
New players welcome for all teams -
takes place every Saturday from 10am
contact Eugene O’Sullivan at 086 379
indoors in the Crunch fitness complex
1359.
at Westmanstown. Ask for Geraldine
The season starts for the Intermediates and juniors on Sunday, Febru-
or call Declan at 085 800 6101 for more information.
ary 16 with a round of league fixtures.
All senior club members and juve-
All club membership must be paid or
nile parents are invited to attend the
weekly deduction form signed before
juvenile AGM at 8pm on Thursday,
the season starts.
January 30 in Westmanstown.