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Castleknock Hurling

& Football Club VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 NEWSLETTER JUNE 2005

CASTLEKNOCK vs Naomh Mearnóg Castleknock Adult team recorded a superb victory 1-13 to 0 - 04 in the opening round of the Junior B Football Championship in Porterstown Park. Man of the match Barry Farrelly contributed 1-08 to the home team ensuring a mouth watering second round clash for Willie Brennan’s men. In a tight first half the Castleknock defence led by Paul Mulvihill dominated their men and Farrelly converted several frees earned by a fast eager forward line.

Naomh Mearnog attempted to narrow the deficit early in the second half with two well taken points. However a Martin Griffin save off the line was soon followed by a move up the park with Farrelly finishing off to the net following great work by David Leydon, Declan Reilly and Stephen Lynch. Paddy O’Brien put the result beyond Cathal Gallagher, Stephen McCabe, Alan Raftery, Martin Griffin, David Leydon, Paul Mulvihill, doubt with two fine individual efforts. An injured Gerry Ambrose Galligan, Stephen Lynch (0-1), Declan Reilly, Stephen Keoghan (0-1), Paddy Kelly played with conviction through the painbarrier but O’Brien (0-2), Gerry Kelly (0-1), Ger Byrne, Barry Farrelly (1-8), Niall Tutty. sustained a broken arm in an unfortunate clash in the second half — the only blip on a memorable evening Management: Willie Brennan, Mick Lynch, Donal Cunningham for the Castleknock supporters, selectors and team.

U-12 Girls Football Div 2 The Division 2 Under 12 girls team had their biggest challenge to date on Thursday 26th May – playing the unbeaten league leaders Ballinteer in Marley Park. In a tight competitive match, every girl on the Castleknock team gave everything to turn in the best team performance so far this season. Ballinteer are a very good team and the Castleknock full back line of Aoife Reidy, Edel Eglington and Caitríona Murphy blocked and cleared superbly all evening. The half backs were equally good with Mary Waters and Anna Cunniffe linking up astutely to break down several promising Ballinteer attacks. The forwards too turned in magnificent performances, with Nicola Fagan at half forward and full forward Orla Boyle particularly impressive. This result leaves Castleknock joint leaders of Division 2 with all to play for in the second half of the season. Castleknock 3-8 Ballinteer St. Johns 1-8 Inside this issue:

Amy O'Shea, Aoife Reidy, Edel U14 Boys Feile Team 2 Eglington, Caitriona Murphy, Mary Waters, Anna Cunniffe, U10 Boys—Football 2 Rachel Nolan, Emma Fitzsimons, Aisling O'Donnell, Maeve Byrne, Club Barbeque 3 Jessica Comerford, Nicola Fa- gan, Christina King, Orla Boyle, CHFC Golf Society 3 Nicole Murphy. Subs: Emma Fitzgerald, Christina Maher, Summer Camps 4 Amani Saied, Shannan Woods. Mentors: Clare Byrne, Pat Lotto Results 4 Comerford & Breda Nolan Dates for your Diary 4

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U14 BOYS FEILE TEAM The U14 Hurling Feile team played well in their first match against Crumlin. It was a close game and Castleknock were unfortunate to lose by just a point. In the second game Parnells were the oppo- nents who won by two points. Castleknock won their third match against Setanta (Ballymun) with a score of 2-11 to 1-5. Congratulations to Parnells who went on to win the final. A section of the Feile was hosted by Back: Jamie Tunney, Liam Tremble, Paul Cunniffe, James Martin, Joseph O’Callaghan, Barry Hillery, Eoghan Spillane, Patrick McKiernan, Conor Murray, Emmet Hogan, Colm Walker, Philip Treacy. Castlekock Hurling & Football Club in Porterstown. Thanks to all who helped on Front: Thomas Shields, Andrew Treacy, Philip Byrne, Paul Donoghue, Brian Dunne, Sean Healy, Jack the day! King, Ross Mullins, Cian Spillane, Sean Healy, Ian Donoghue

Recently overheard at a Junior Referees meeting! “I hope I get a Castleknock game!” “Why’s that?” Congratulations to Conor Corcoran who won “You’ll never feel intimidated in Porterstown”! Hurler of the Year in St. That’s a great compliment for our Mentors and Players—Keep it up boys! Declans!

UNDER 10 BOYS A selection of the U10 footballers (of which there are over 40) recently lined out for two 10-a-side games against Ballinteer St. John’s in Porterstown. The first game ended in a draw between the two teams whilst Ballinteer claimed a victory in the second game. Seamus, Tony, John, Nick and Padraig have been coaching these lads for four years now and many of them are showing a lot of talent. Back: Paul Prunty, Jack Mullins, Dillon Singleton, Colin Byrne, Adam Shelly, Evin Kennelly, Jack The fact that most of them also play hurling Ryan, Niall O’Callaghan, Liam Quinn, Paul Burke. indicates a bright future ahead at both codes. Front: Michael Fahy, Ciaran Balfe, Kevin Ryan, Darragh Mc Kiernan, Colm Peelo, Mark Prunty, Darragh McCaffrey, Colin Lynch, Thomas Byrne, Killian Healy.

Warming up before a recent match in Porterstown against Ballinteer St. John’s. CASTLEKNOCK HURLING & FOOTBALL CLUB PAGE 3

VERY ENJOYABLE SUMMER CLUB BARBEQUE IN CASTLEKNOCK HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB

After an excellent victory for Dublin against Meath, many Club Members went from Croker to the Castleknock Hotel & Country Club for the Annual Club Barbecue. The Hotel provided excellent food for all in attendence. After a night of dancing the happy revellers headed home late.

Below: Two footballers from the Adult Team enjoying the Barbeque—John Greene & David Leydon (both claim to be from Roscommon)!

Niall Tutty (above) was the most appropriately dressed gentleman on the night.

CHFC GOLF SOCIETY

R & R Dunboye - 6th June 2005 Overall Winner: Mick Deasy (37 pts) Category 1: Joe O’Reilly (25 pts) Category 2: Mick Igoe (35 pts) Nearest the pin: Mick Lynch Longest Drive: Donal Cunningham Overall Winner was Mick Front 9: Willie Brennan Deasy (above) being pre- sented by Jim Prunty. Back 9: Farrelly Dublin West were the U12 Division Winners of the Leinster Blitz in Carlow on the June Bank Holiday Weekend. Castleknock were well represented with Anna Cunniffe, Jospeh O’Callaghan Maeve Heelan, Aisling O’Donnell (Captain), Nicole Murphy won the U14A Feile & Jessica Comerford. Congratulations to the girls on their Skills Camp and success and to all the Dublin West Team. James Martin won the Long Puck. Both boys wil now Pictured recently in represent Dublin in Helping put the flags away after a match in Porterstown Porterstown supporting the all-Ireland Feile are (above) Jade O’Neill, Amy an U16 girls match were in Cork. Donoghue and Elliot O’Neill Aisling & Amy Mahony. CUMANN BÁIRE AGUS PEILE CHAISLEÁN CNUCHA PAGE 4

Best of Luck to all our players SUMMER CAMPS who are sitting Junior and Leaving Cert exams! 4th July Hurling : 15th August Hurling Congratulations to two 18th July Football : 22nd August Football Castleknock Players — Ailish McKenna who won ⇒ Please return all applications as soon as possible it helps us plan how her 2nd Leinster Medal many coaches we need and ensure we have the right quantity of as wingback for Dublin merchandise. U16’s and Samantha Stokes on her U14 Lein- ⇒ Application forms can now be found on the Website under the “Forms” ster Final defeating Section. Meath.

⇒ Those wishing to be coaches in the camps need to return their application forms a.s.a.p. to John O'Sullivan. BY THE WAY! O’Neill’s Balls should be stored

⇒ Anyone willing to help out at the camps during the day or lunchtime outdoors in a cool place as they please contact John O'Sullivan 0861729988 or Michael Wylie will go out of shape if kept indoors 0868520638. in the heat.

LOTTO NUMBERS AND RESULTS FOR MAY 2005 HELMETS WANTED MYOS Jackpot Winner - Nuala Maher When buying a new helmet why not bring back your Six ”Match 3” winners receive €50 each old helmet and get €10 for it. JACKPOT €6000 Jacqueline Tunney, Olive Hillery, Contact Eamon Connor - 0868190746 5th May Fred Hickey, PJ Ryan, Breda Cunningham, Noreen Maher DATES FOR YOUR DIARY BRADYS No Jackpot Winner - Three ”Match 3” winners receive €100 each DÁTAÍ DON DIALANN

Breda Cunningham, Joseph Mooney, ♦ Annual CHFC Golf Classic JACKPOT €2000 Bill Bradshaw Friday 17th June 2005 12th May Hollystown Golf Club THE CARPENTER No Jackpot Winner - Six ”Match 3”

winners receive €50 each Live Music and presentation of prizes in

The Bell—Everyone Welcome! JACKPOT €2200 Damien Whelan, Michael Bonner, Dessie (Bradys’), John Moran, Myles 19th May Smith, Shiela Boyne Queries to Mick Lynch 086 2531600 THE BELL No Jackpot Winner—Six ”Match 3”

winners receive €50 each ♦ CHFC Golf Society The McGinnell Family, Caitriona Prunty, Kevin & Natalie Hoey, Colm JACKPOT €2400 Lynch, Ryan mcAnerin, Lynn Sheerin 26th May Monday 1st August 2005