St. Patricks club notes
May 28, 2015
The St Patricks Committee. Back row L/R Gareth McDonnell, Kevin Loughlin, Declan Russell, Tommy Reilly, Gavin Kirby, Brendan Byrne, Ollie Gaughran, Malachy Stafford. Front Row L/R Myra O'Flaherty, Bartle Landy, Jane McKeon, John Finnegan, Anthony Woods, Debbie Weldon, Martin Curran, Johnny Purfield, Pat Ryan. Missing from Image : Ian Crawford, Stephen Brennan, Adrian Mulholland, Ursula Sheridan, David McKeon, Rosa McNulty, Eadaoin Burns & Daithi Whyte.
St. Patricks - 21st Century Gaa
11 years ago it was just a dream but today its a reality & possibly an envious moment for all other clubs in Meath & beyond. Just under 11 years ago, in the summer of 2004, St Patricks GAA Club in Stamullen was starting to outgrow its modest grounds at Whyte Park on the Gormanstown Road, it was time to move with the times to a bigger area that could hold a big turn over of players & teams.
The sod-turning ceremony at their new grounds at their 20 Acre site on the Cockhill Road took place on September 27th, 2008, and the work began in earnest by Prunty Contractors. Complex construction commenced on August 10th 2010 & was completed August 5th 2011. Each part took place in Phase's with Phase 1 "Lands Sourcing, Rezoning & Transfers" Phase 2 "Construction of Playing Pitches" Phase 3 "Construction of Clubhouse & Sports Complex" & Phase's 4 & 5 "Astro Turf Pitches Construction & Pitch Floodlighting".
Today June 2015 our club grounds are officially open & St.Patricks can be proud to have three sand-carpeted pitches - a full size main pitch been described as a "carpet" & on its day the best playing surface outside of Croke Park, a juvenile pitch surrounded by a running track and a full-size floodlight training pitch, 2 Astro-Tuft outdoor floodlight pitches along with a fully fitted Gym. A stunning purpose-built sports pavilion with ample car & bus parking facilities. The sports pavilion consisting of a 750sqm indoor sports arena, changing facilities, community meeting rooms and function rooms not to mention 2 fully fitted kitchens, the sports pavillions as a whole creating a strong architectural image that is was voted club grounds of the year 2013 by Meath Gaa County Board.
The facilities will serve the entire community of Stamullen and Julianstown for many years to come, We often have to pinch ourselves and say that 11 years ago if someone told us this could be done we probably wouldn't have believed them. But in saying that it's there now and now is the time for the club to concentrate on the playing of the sports that we all love & getting back on top. The Future is bright Hondapats !.
Feis Cup
In the last eight of the Feis Cup St.Pats faced Seneschalstown in Slane. The same two played in the same round this time last year with St.Pats staging what was one of the best comeback's in Feis Cup only for the Furze men to hold out that time for a 3pt win of 3:13 to 3:10. This time around things were different with St.Pats taken the win on the night by 6pts. Final score St.Pats 3:11 (20) Seneschalstown 1:11 (14). In the Semi Final against Gaeil Colmcille which was played in Walterstown it was'nt to be for St.Pats as they were defeated on a scoreline of 2:09 (15) to 8pts.
Senior & Junior B Championship Football
In round 3 in the Senior Championship St.Pats met O'Mahony's which took place in Duleek with the match ending in a draw 1:12 (15) to 0:15pts. While In round 2 of JFC St.Pats met Trim which was played at Curraha and had a deserved 6pt win in a scoreline of 0:17 to 1:08 In round 3 was the meeting of St.Pauls in Ratoath & a majestic performance from St.Pats who never really broke a sweat with a convincing win over St.Pauls 3:19 (28) to 9pts.
Hurling League
In Div2b round 4 & after a seven wk break since their last match St.Pats welcomed Drumree to Stamullen & suffered a 13pt defeat going down to a stronger away side 5:05 (20) to 7:12 (33). Kilskrye are up next for St.Pats in Stamullen.
Senior ACFL
In the ACFL Div 1 and round 5 Simonstown were the visitors to Stamullen on the eve of the official club grounds opening and Pats took the pts against a good away side with a final score St.Pats 4:08 (20) Simonstown 1:13 (16). In their next game was the visit to Navan were O'Mahonys were the opposition & a great win for the Pats in Navan, Final Score O'Mahonys 1:12 (15) St.Pats 2:10 (16). Next up will be the visit of Wolfetones to Stamullen TBC.
B League
In round 4 was the meeting with locals Cilles at Seafield & a 4pt lost for St.Pats 2:10 to 0:12. In rd5 was the visit to Enfield were NaFianna were the host with Pats coming away with a 14pt win 0:6 to 1:17. Next up will be the visit of Dunderry to Stamullen TBC.
U16's & Minor Boys
In the U16 Div4 rd5 game St.Pats travelled to Carlanstown to face St.Michaels and snatched a 1pt win final score 3:07 (16) to 2:11 (17) while in rd 6 was the home tie with Ballinabrackey & a 12pt win 3:12 (21) to 1:06 (9). This followed the away tie with Slane & a 2pt defeat 1:12 to 0:13. In Minor League Div 3 in game 6 St.Pats welcomed the visit of Ratoath & had a convincing win 11pts to 3pts while in game 7 was also the visit of Na Fianna on bank holiday Monday & a confortable win for the Pats 7:11 (32) to 0:7. In their Minor League Semi Final was the visit to Millbrook and Oldcastle that stood in Pats way of a Final place but it was'nt to be for the Pats as they went down by 10pts 2:19 (25) to 3:06 (15).
Juvenile Football
Our U7's travelled to Ratoath to take part in their first game of the season. Well done to all on a good morning of Gaa. In the U8's & U10's St.Patricks Gaa Grounds was the host venue for this rounds of latest Go Games blitz which proved out to be a great morning for all. Visiting teams were Trim, St.Vincents & Cilles. Many thanks to all mentors & players for a great morning of juvenile gaa, future is bright for all. In their Group E rd5 fixture the U12's met Curraha at home & had a 9pt win 0:18 to 0:9. In the U14's Div3 rd6 St.Pats welcomed Kilbride but suffered defeat 1:05 (8) to 4:09 (21) while in rd7 St.Cuthberts visited Stamullen and suffered defeat 4:14 to 5:08, while in Div7 rd 6 O'Mahony were the visitors to Stamullen and were beaten by a better home side final score Pats 5:07 (22) O'Mahonys 2:07 (13). In rd7 was the visit of Cilles to Stamullen & all pts for the away side on a score of 0:7 to 2:13.
The Royal Landy
A lovely gesture from the management team of Meath Senior Team and a proud moment for 'local lad' and St.Patricks Gaa star Donal Landy as he made his first appearance in a Meath senior jersey at the official opening of the St Pats clubhouse and grounds in Stamullen in a game Meath won by a scoreline of 2:13 to 1:12. Having had Sullivan & Murphy & others to name but a few in a Royal Green before him it was great to see another Pats player given the chance. Well done Donie, hope your got the hunger for the jersey, its there for the taken, let this not be a last we see of a you linning out for the "Royals". Ironically last time Meath won "Sam" was in 1999 (7th title) with two St.Pats men in the team since then the big cup has failed to return to Meath.
Meath Ladies Leinster Final
Congratulations Meath Minor ladies - Leinster "C" Champions who defeated Wicklow in the final played in Clane on bank holiday Monday in May. Final score Meath 9-13 Wicklow 2-6. Congratulations to St.Pats girls Katie Dowling, Emma White, Katie Brangan & Hazel Callaghan who are part of this team. Well done on this fine win. While in the Meath Ladies final St.Pats/DuleekBellewstown met Boardsmill in Rathcairn with Boardsmill taken the Div4 title on a score of 2:13 (19) to 1:10 (13).
LGFA
Following on from the recent trials which were held in Skryne Gaa club St Pats U12's had 5 girls representing our club. We have received great feedback on all the girls on what were very trying conditions weather wise but the girls gave their all & we are all very proud of them.
Unfortunately it was hard luck for Sarah McDonald, Megan McCormack & Ally Sullivan but congratulations are in order to Robin O'Byrne & Annie Brangan who were both successful in making it onto the Meath panel. Well done girls St.Pats are sure you will be real stars on the team. Goodluck for the season ahead for 2015. Also well done to Yasmine Walsh, Hannah Maloney & Leah Loughran who have all been selected for the Meath under 14 development squad. Best of luck ladies for the season. LGFA RESULTS : U12 St.Pats 0:6v Skryne 2:10
Meath Gaa Summer Cul Camps
2015 Meath Gaa Summer Cul Camp with St.Patricks Gaa Grounds as host venue. Football 6th/10th July & the new hurling camp 17th/21st August. All camps run from 10am to 2.30pm. Your Cul Camp Coordinator is Dudley Farrell 087-9033789. Application forms are available from our club reception or go to kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie
Give Respect Get Respect
Interesting Article published in Hoganstand recently on Spectators attending underage games that they must not forget that the kids are playing to learn at this age Child: Play to Learn : Youth: Learn to compete & Adult: Compete to win. This is not to say that all adult sport is about 'play to win' - but rather to remind us that with children we need to remember they are playing to learn (not to satisfy the appetites of adults or clubs for wins and silverware). Remember Folks the Referee's role is hard enough at juvenile boys & LGFA level on the day without extreme criticism so please show your support while on the sideline & Give Respect Get Respect while also respecting each other.
Cooney Cup 2015
Stamullen & St.Pats were the host grounds for round 5 Cooney Cup before it enters the knockout stages of the competition. Last yrs winners Duleek N.S were up against the Hosts & this years strong favourites St.Pats & the Pats Lads turned it on in style winning by a scoreline of 2:16 to 0:5 pts. Whitecross also had a 2pt win over Realt Na Mara 2:11 - 2:09. Images from rd5 are available on our FACEBOOK. In the semis St.Pats met Whitecross & a convincing win for the Pats running out winners by 8pts while Real Na Mara just edged it against St.Marys by a single score. The final will be played on June 18th in Pairc Tailteann Navan at 12:30pm.
Advertising space it could be yours
With now our club & grounds been officialy opened recently the facilities we have are a great place to advertise your business. St.Patricks CLG can offer reasonable packages tailor made to suit your business regarding sponsorship signage within the playing grounds Sponsorship can be of various sizes, design or colour. For more details drop into the club reception or contact Brendan Byrne on 0868283140 or email [email protected]
Media Contacts 2015
St.Patricks Gaa media can be contacted for 2015 choose any of the following Email : [email protected] - Website : www.stpatricksgaa.com - Facebook : stpatricksgaastamullen - Twitter : @stpatsmeath - Youtube - StPatricksGaa - Note that all listed ARE OFFICAL MEDIA OF OUR CLUB
Astro Outdoor Pitches
Avail now of the outdoor Astro pitches St Patricks GAA the club has great facilities in the form of two Outdoor fully floodlight Astro Turf pitches. Since opening began it has been full on action with all different type of ages and groups using the Astro. Now open & fully running the club are take bookings for the pitches & look forward to welcoming you & your group to St.Patricks Gaa Centre. Don't miss out on your evening training during the season ahead. For rates, times & bookings drop into the club reception or call 018418106.
DVD - All Ireland Heros
St Patricks GAA have released a DVD of the St Pats Tribute night honouring their 5 Meath All Ireland winning stars. Starting in '54 right through to '99 , This is your chance to hear the stories of every Ireland final won by the Royal County (bar one) first hand by those who took part. Hosted by RTE Sports presenter and Commentator Daragh Maloney, the night was magical from start to finish. See Kevin "Gus" Lenehan , Pat "Red" Collier, Michael Mc Quillan, Cormac Sullivan and Cormac Murphy entertain a packed clubhouse while Sean Boylan sits back and smiles throughout as he kicks every ball in every final listed here. A must buy for GAA enthusiasts everywhere. Limited stock Available now at St. Patricks Clubhouse Stamullen price €10.
Club Lotto
Our club lotto continues to go from strength to strength with the fantastic support of the public within the local community however we are always looking for new people to give it a go. Club lotto can be done within the club or any committee member. Lotto takes place every Tuesday night in Whytes of Stamullen. Your Support is greatly appreciated.
