26-10-20 Castleknock Club Notes

Aoife Whelan Goes Senior: Aoife Whelan’s inclusion on Sunday (Oct.25) in the Dublin Senior Camogie panel for the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship marked another historic day for Castleknock Hurling and Football as Aoife becomes the first Castleknock player to feature at this level. Sadly, Dublin lost to Tipperary by 0-11 1-13 in Coolock. Dublin now meet Clare next weekend.

 

U-20 Hurling Success: Congratulations to Conor Murray who was a member of the Dublin U-20 Hurling squad who defeated Antrim by 2-22 1-8 in the opening Round of the Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship in the Louth Centre of Excellence in Darver on Wednesday evening (Oct.21).

Conor’s involvement meant that Castleknock had representatives on six Dublin inter-county squads in the space of just five days, Senior, U-20 and Minor Football, Minor and U-16 Camogie and U-20 Hurling, a tribute to the individuals concerned but also to their parents and coaches at all levels in the Club.

 

Unfortunately due to the latest Covid-19 Level 5 Restrictions, which came into effect at midnight on Wednesday, Conor will have to wait for another six weeks at least before the Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship resumes.

Massive disappointment on Saturday last (Oct.24) that the All-Ireland U-20 Football Final, Dublin v Galway did not go ahead, again due to the new restrictions so it means another agonising wait (and yet more training) for Luke Swan, Darragh Warnock, Senan Forker, Conor Chawke and Conor Kelly. Who knows at this rate Ciaran Murphy might even be fit again by the time the match is played.

Congratulations too to our Senior Footballer/Hurler Seamus O’Carroll who was part of Limerick’s Div.4 National Football League title win plus promotion, also on Saturday last, to add to Limerick’s McGrath Cup success earlier in the year and congrats too to Ciaran Kilkenny on another all-action performance for Dublin footballers in their NFL League win by 2-15 0-15 over Galway.

Nursery Washed Out: Unfortunately the Nursery had to be cancelled at the last minute due to the heavy overnight rain making Tír na nÓg unplayable. Normally at this time of the year the Nursery moves indoors but, never fear, as that isn’t currently possible, the Nursery will continue for the rest of the year outdoors in Tír na nÓg - so wrap them up well and keep them coming.

A few weeks ago we made reference to the fact that former Mayo midfield star David Brady had been helping out at the Nursery, well you may have seen David on Claire Byrne Live on RTE last Monday night discussing how the greater GAA family has responded to the Covid-19 Pandemic. 

 

On a personal level. throughout the Pandemic, David has been lifting the spirits of some elderly GAA enthusiasts by phoning them for a chat and he is offering to do the same for anyone who is elderly/isolated and might find the next few weeks particularly hard. If they fancy talking GAA or just life in general on any Friday during the current restrictions Direct Message (DM) David on twitter @D9BMayo. He has recruited volunteers with All-Ireland medals to help out so it’s a great opportunity for someone to give a parent or a grandparent a huge boost in their lives. #ItsGoodToTalkGAA 

Underage Training: Level 5 Restrictions mean that no Adult Club games can take place until at least December 1 however training is still permitted at Minor Level and below, as long as it is on a non-contact basis in pods of no more than 15. Revised Winter Training slots for Somerton, Porterstown and St. Catherines take effect from October 24.

 

And Remember – Keep Washing Your Hands – Maintain Social Distance – Wear A Face Covering

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