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Weekly Info 27th June 2011
June 27, 2011
Leinster Champions!Congratulations to the Dublin U14 panel and their management team on winning the annual U14 Leinster Blitz in Carlow last Saturday. The Dubs cubs won all of their games and it was a fitting finale to their season.Féile:The Dublin LGFA would like to wish the very best of luck to Kilmacud Crokes and St Jude’s who are both representing Dublin in National Féile this coming week. For all the latest news from Féile click onto www.feilecorcaigh2011.gaa.ie Dub’s begin their def..
U14s take home U14 Blitz title
June 25, 2011
Well done to the 19 girls who travelled to representative Dublin in the Annual Leinster U14 blitz. The tournament was held in 20+ degree heat and hummidy which provided a challenge for both the mentors and players in the Caribbeannlike conditions.Dublin won all of their 3 group matches Wexford (1-8 to 0-1)Meath (1-9) to 1-1)Laois (1-9 to 2-3)In the final Dublin were paired against Wexford.At half time Wexford had the lead 1-1 to 0-1. This Dublin U14 panel demonstrated in the All Ireland U14 f..
Parnells book their place in Semi-final..
June 23, 2011
The run in for second place in group 1 of the TESCO Intermediate was an interesting one, up until last night Ballinteer St Johns had played all their group games and had amassed six points meanwhile Parnells had one game in hand to Garda away, if Parnells defeated the Garda they would qualify for the semi-final as runners up in this group. Potentially and very much subject to results three clubs up until last night where in the chase to claim the all-important second spot and book their place th..
FUNdamentals is a success in Dublin!
June 20, 2011
90 Club mentors successfully participated and completed a FUNdamentals coaching course which was held over three locations in Dublin last Saturday, courses were held in Lucan Sarsfields, Clontarf and Kilmacud Crokes.All courses were booked to capacity which is a marvellous accomplishment for Dublin Development Officer, Camillus KilpatrickEx Dublin Chairperson Camillus took on the role of Dublin Development Officer following the end of his very successful three year tenure in the top job last Nov..
Dublin U16s complete Leinster Clean Sweep
June 20, 2011
Dublin U16s completed the Leinster Clean Sweep of Juvenile Championships in 2011 after their final win against Meath on Saturday. More Pics can be viewed here - GAApics.com Report - Eugene EganDublin 4-9 Meath 3-5Leinster U16 Championship Fina18th June 2011. St Lawrences GAA, Co Kildare.Whether the Almighty played a role in putting a spark under the Dublinteam last Saturday is open for debate. But it is certain that untilthe mother and father of a thunderstorm broke out about 20 minutesi..
Brennan Names Starting 15 versus Meath
June 16, 2011
Dublin manager Fearghall Brennan has named his starting 15 for this coming Saturdays Leinster U16 final versus Meath. Dublin will take on their Leinster rivals at 3.15pm in Clane GAA Club, Kildare.Dublin are the reigning Leinster and All Ireland championship at this grade indeed a number of players from last years winning team are included amongst Dublin’s starting 15, Maria McGrath, Molly Lambe and Stephanie Adams are all experienced players whose knowledge will be a huge asset going into..
TESCO Club Player of the Month
June 15, 2011
Catherine Finnegan from Fingallians has been chosen as the TESCO Dublin Club Player of the Month.Catherine plays on the Fingallians Junior team Catherine is the first winner of this new award scheme and is being recognized for her outstanding club performance this season. Catherine receives an award and her club Fingallians will receive a Tesco voucher for €100. Check out Tuesdays Evening Herald which features an article on Catherine. Catherine and her Son, Kian.
Dubs Aherne "makes Irish Leaving Cert Paper"..
June 14, 2011
Dublin’s Sinéad Aherne has achieved a fair view honours and won many awards during her football career and has rightfully been acclaimed as one of the greatest forwards to have donned the Sky Blue jersey and is often spoken off in the same terms as Dublin scoring legends as Brogan, Keaveney and Rock.Politician John Hume was recently voted “Ireland’s Greatest” in a public poll conducted by RTÉ.So what does the 2010 All Star and the 1998 Nobel Prize winner got in common?Well yesterday ..
Dublin begin defence of Senior B Crown
June 13, 2011
The Dublin senior B management team have an earlier start to their season than was expected due to the withdrawal of Tipperary from the Aisling McGing championship as a result of Tipp’s withdrawal the format of the competition was changed by officials in Croke Park from a round robin system to a league structure.Dublin who were due to start their defence of the Senior B All Ireland title on the 24th of July v Mayo now have their first round tie at home to Galway this coming Sunday June 19th in..
Ashbourne win Christine Bollard Perpetual Tournament
June 13, 2011
The annual Christine Bollard Perpetual Tournament was played in Rush last Saturday in all seven U14 teams took part in the Tournament, Fingallians, O’Dwyers, Ashbourne, St Margaret’s, Garristown and host club St Maurs.There was a fantastic turnout and a great day was had by all teams the spectators present witnessed some powerful displays of football and were treated to some high skilled entertaining football by all the teams.All teams who took part showed great commitment and support and it..