St Patricks GAA notes

July 16, 2014

The St Patricks Stamullen Under 8 squad and mentors at Croke Park.
U8's - Croke Park
The U8's travelled to Croke Park to play in an arranged Go Games Blitz against teams from Kildare such an experience for any 8 yr old boy or girl. A glorious sunny 7am Start & 2 bus loads left Stamullen for Jones's Avenue the kids were really excited to be playing at such an event. The kids had a great morning of Gaa, getting great experience for their games. The structure on the day was that "everyone gets a go". Images of the day can be found on our facebook page. Thanks to Barry Campbell and his wonderful team of mentors who work the kids really well in their development of Gaa. This was a day that they will remember for sure.

St.Patricks Golf Classic 2014
All roads led to Hollywood Lake for the annual Golf Classic. Numbers were out in force in this event which proved to be a great days outing for all our keen golfers. First 3 teams started at 9am eventually coming home 3hrs later just in time for the other groups to start their rounds. Up for grabs was a Kia Venga Car which was sponsored by Jack Doran Motors. This was for the hole in one on the 17th however only one person came close on the day by 2.5ft. Great camaraderie
was had on the day even from the following support from other county clubs. A BBQ followed between holes 9 & 10 assisted by some light beverages. As the day came to a close all teams returned to Whytes of Stamullen for their post arranged meal and drinks.

Senior club chairman Anto Woods Paid his compliments to all partiscipants on the day for turning up for a great days Golf. To Brendan Battersby for supplying the food & drinks, to all Corporate & indivual hole sponsors, to Daithi, Cormac & Darren for organising such a successfull event, Mark Doran of Jack Doran Motors, Hollywood Lakes G.C, Rosa & Carmel for running the BBQ and to our PRO Gareth McDonnell who's photography coverage proved once again worthwhile on the day. Presentations were made later in Whytes to all winners with special mention to our 6th place Dubs team who were presented with their Meath (Norwich City) umbrella's. All Images of the day can be found on our Facebook page. Well done to all.


St.Patricks Summer Festival 2014
St.Patricks Gaa Summer Festival takes place this weekend from Thursday 17th July to Saturday 19th July. A fulfilled weekend of Family Fun Sports Day, Disco, Old Time Dancing, BBQ & Live Music is planned for all. A first for St.Patricks Gaa to host such an event. Thanks to the hard working fundraising committee for hosting a weekend of activies for their followers Images of the festival will be posted on our Facebook page.

Underage Football - News & Results

Juvenile Hurling
In the juvenile section of the underage hurling there was a session taken by Peter Durnin from Meath GAA who led the kids in warm up's & drills this followed by their first Match against St Colmcilles but both teams playing very well. All images of the evening both training & the game are available on our Facebook page.

Pats Og
Pats Og training takes place every Saturday morning at the usual times. As always new children are always welcome. Times are 10.30am - 11.15am - for children born in 2010 & 2011 & 11.15am - midday - for children born in 2009. Note that the Pats Og will be recommencing on August 9th.

U8's
The U8's travelled to Donore in their pre-arranged friendlies to play their against St.Mary's. The kids played 2 games each and proved that they are a worthy team to watch throughtout the summer.

U10's Boys
U10' boys green team travelled to Duleek to play Duleek/Bellewstown in 2 arranged friendlies while the U10 white teams played St.Colmcilles at home. Both teams gave a great account of themselves considering that the numbers were low.

Boys U12's
St.Pats U12's hosted their nearest rival the Cilles in round 4 of the summer league & came away with a win. Well done to all the guys. Final Score St Patrick's 0-43 : St Colmcilles 0-18. Next up was an away fixture against Dunshaughlin.

Boys U14's
Disappointment for the U14's as they were defeated by a very strong away team in the U14 Football Summer League Group D Round 2. Final Score St Patrick's 1-06 : Wolfe Tones 8-18

Boys U16's
In the U16 Football Summer League Group E Round 1 St.Pats travelled to take on their nearest rivals but came away with a defeat in the opening round of the summer league. Final score Duleek-Bellewstown 3-14 : St Patrick's 2-06.

U17s
The U17's suffered defeat as they went down to a better home side in St.Michaels in the Football League Division 3 Round 2 Match. Final Score St Michael's 6-17 : St Patrick's 1-09. This followed by the U17 Football League Division 3 Round 3 & a 3pt lost for the Pats. Final Score St.Vincents/Curraha 7:06 : St Patrick's 4:12

L.G.F.A
Victorious U12's Girls
A big well done to both teams on a very hard fought contest and a very sporting one too, in her captains speech Fia Henry played tribute to the Rathkenny girls for their effort in what was a great final. Finally we would like to thank all involved in the League set up from fixtures to results, Martry for the use of the pitch and a special mention to Ref Sarah Stanley for stepping in at very short notice after the injury to Catherine O'Brien. Get well soon Catherine.
LGFA - The Apprentice 2014
The Dominos Lead the way after round 3. Results from round 3 of the LGFA Summer League.
Wibbly Wobbly Wonders 5:02 (17) - The Dominos 3:13 (22) Russian Grannies 7:08 (29) - 13 Direction 5:11(25). In the Semi Finals of the Summer Games will be Wibbly Wobbly Wonders v Russian Grannies & 13 Direction v The Dominos. The winners will qualify for the Cup final while the losers would play in the shield final. Times/Dates TBC.

Meath U14
In the U14 Section Nicole, Katie, Jade and Helina competed in their first Blitz for Meath U14 in Carlow. They played very well but were unlucky on the day to not make it to the final. They were up against tough teams but for sure certainly did all proud. Well done ladies.

Girls U14's
St.Pats Senior Ladies
St.Patricks ladies championship kicked off with St.Pats at home to Walterstown. It was a hard night for a very under strength home side however is was'nt to be for the ladies as they went down to a strong away team. Final Score St.Pats 0:06 Walterstown 5:14. Next Up was an away game to Dunboyne in the Senior ladies championship it was a tough night for the girls again as they went down to a well hardened Dunboyne team. Final score Dunboyne 6:23 St.Patricks 0:02. In their next home championship game the ladies welcomed the visit of Dunsany, however things didn't go to plan with the final result St.Patricks 1:06 Dunsany 8:23.

J.F.C
In the JCFC Group B Round 5 match St.Pats travelled to Slane to play Rathkenny & came away with a 7pt win. Final score St.Patricks 1:20 - Rathkenny 2:10.

Senior Men
The Senior team hosted the visit of Seneschalstown to Stamullen to play in round 9 of the All county Football A League Div 1 and staged a good comeback but were defeated in the end. Final Score St.Patricks 3:07 - Seneschalstown 2:11. Their next visit was to Dunshaughlin in rd 10 of the football league with St.Pats hoping for a better result but that was'nt to be as they were beaten by the home side. Final score Dunshaughlin 3-15 - St Patrick's 1-08.

B-League
In the Football B League Division 3 Round 7 St Patrick's found themselves up against Na Fianna in a top of the table clash in Stamullen. Honours were shared in this game. Final score St Patrick's 0-13 : Na Fianna 1-10.

Hurling
The JHC Group A Round 3 found St Patrick's away in Dunsany against O'Mahonys with St.Pats coming away with a 4pt win. Final Score St.Patricks 2:07 - Navan O'Mahonys 0:09.

County Board On Tour
The Meath County Board continued its tour with the staging of the July meeting at our Clubs facility at Stamullen. Johnny Purfield Our Meath County Board Representative for our club welcomed the officers, the delegates and members of the press, adding that he attended his first County Board meeting back in 1959. Meath County Board PRO Martin O'Halloran had generous praise for St Patrick's, remarking that the facilities were a great credit to us and an example to other clubs as to what can be achieved.

Kellogs Cul Camps 2014
Cul Camps 2014 recently took place back in mid-July in St.Patricks Grounds and attracted a big underage attendence for the week. Kids were put through their paces from drills to excerises to small sided games by the mentors. On the final day the kids were given their Cul Camp Kit and Gaa bag. Special thanks to Jamie Queeney Cul Camp Coordinator & his team consisted of Brian Kelly, Adrianne McCann, Lauren McCann, Grainne Rice & Tara McHugh from Meath Go Games for a great week of Gaa. Images from the week can be found on our Facebook page.

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