U12s v St Marys
What a show these boys put on in their 3rd grading match!
The team today ...
Charlie
Mason Luke
Jamie Cowley Harry Cantwell Kevin
Alex, Darragh
Harry Reagan, Robbie, Finn
Ryan (Jamie Reagan), Tynan (Cillian), Eoghan
St Margarets started this game fast - a well worked goal from the throw in! - they built on that good start and led by 8 points with 10 minutes gone. They moved the ball from back to front with great assurance in these early stages!
Defenders were fierce in their tackling - giving some very dangerous Mary's forwards no time on the ball!
Charlies kick outs were super early on - going long into midfield to Darragh & Alex. Mason marshalled the back superbly - always in the center and deep enough to see the danger. Jamie Cowley was the ultimate wing back - defending when he was called upon then first to get forward when we were attacking - super performance. Luke & Kevin & Harry Cantwell were excellent also - keeping everything simple - following the Marys attackers, winning ball back - and giving simple passes off to the forwards!
Darragh & Alex were all over the pitch - always available for passes and had great legs to get us up the pitch and ease the pressure! Some sensational catches in the 2nd half from Darragh! Both these kids scored some tremendous long range points!
In the half forward line - Harry Reagan, Robbie and Finn were willing runners and always dangerous - Harry with his bullish runs, Robbie with his smart runs & aggression and Finn with his all round Finesse!
In the full forward line - Ryan was welcomed back after a long term injury - and played as if he hadn't been away! Eoghan was superb with some very good catches and simple passes. Tynan was always available for the pass - and could have scored 2 goals towards the end! Jamie Reagan did great today and ultimately scored the equalising goal! Cillian - what can you say about this kid! He has the best set of hands in this age group for sure - anything that was played into him was caught and that usually led to a score via a hand off or by taking it himself!
St Marys came back into this game after a slow start - and it was all square at half time - 2 very equal sides - both working very hard to contain the other. St Mary's had several super runners who caused havoc when they ran at the Margarets defence!
The 2nd half was more intensive - and Mary's started to edge this game mid way through - their dangerous number 10 scoring 4 super goals! Mary's up by 6 points with 7/8 minutes remaining!
But this group have heart! They never dropped their heads and with the inspiration of Darragh & Alex - they knocked off 1-5 along with Killian & Jamie Reagan in that remaining 8 minutes to win this tie by 2!!!!
This was a battle we could have lost easily in that final period - but bullish determination - and some unreal scores - dragged us through - and it's a battle we'll reference from here on in as our 'base' standard!
Well done to this super bunch of kids!
Thank you for all the support this morning also!
U12 Boys v Cuala
Super performance by our super 16 against Cuala yesterday morning
Our boys are starting their U12 grading and what a wonderful performance these kids put in
Unselfish play, fluid passing - this performance had so much to admire!
St Margarets GAA Cul Camp 2023 - Summer Camp 2023 - Mon 10th to Fri 14th July (NEXT WEEK!) - Book Now!!!
Reminder that the St Margarets GAA Kellogg's Cul Camp 2023 will take place from Mon 10th to Fri 14th July
That's NEXT WEEK - so book your place ASAP as we're almost out of spots - and due to this being a Cul Camp - we can't lay on extra places!!
1st Child €75 , 2nd €60, 3rd/4th €50
Book now at https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/?county=Dublin+North&venue=3580&week=3
Under 6s
We are delighted to announce, we'll be running a Grasshopper camp the same week - book now at https://stmargaretsgaa.ie/event/grasshopper-summer-camp/
St Margarets GAA Cul Camp 2023 - Summer Camp 2023 - Mon 10th to Fri 14th July - Book Now!
Reminder that the St Margarets GAA Kellogg's Cul Camp 2023 will take place from Mon 10th to Fri 14th July
Please book soon as places are filling up fast!
1st Child €75 , 2nd €60, 3rd/4th €50
Book now at https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/?county=Dublin+North&venue=3580&week=3
Under 6s
We are delighted to announce, we'll be running a Grasshopper camp the same week - book now at https://stmargaretsgaa.ie/event/grasshopper-summer-camp/
Our Club Summer Camp 2022 Ends
Our Club Camp 2022 offically ended today and what a week it was!
What a great 5 days our kids have had! 140 kids rolled through the gates this week - up 60 from last year!
Training, learning, making friends and most of all - lots of fun!
It was brilliant to see our main pitch full of activity on all 5 days!
Thank you!
Where do we start?
Thank you to our once in a lifetime GPO Nigel Kennedy and his 15+ coaches who trained, looked after, entertained our kids this week - you were all amazing and the kids loved you!
Thank you to the organisers and especially Hubert Madigan who simply made this work this week!
Thank you to our club president Mary Madigan and all those that helped organise the shop this week - Sherie, Trish, Edel, Tootsie, Michelle - your help was priceless!
Thank you to Mick Kennedy in K&K Produce who supplied all our healthy fruit daily and Ivan Sutton in S&S Windows for your sponsorship now and always!
Thanks to the Dublin Port Company who we hope to work closer and closer with - and who sponsored our 60 Nursery Jerseys - and John Farrell / Hubert Madigan who made this happen! Big thank you to Declin Cowley who organised our new club wide Kit and Ross Carrig in Balon who supplied it! Thanks to Mattie for giving up your time today and taking all the pictures!
We would also like to thank you - the parents - for the taxi service you provided bringing the children to the complex.
Photos of the week
If you've any photos yo'd like to share - please Whatsapp them to Hubert Madigan.
All photos at https://photos.app.goo.gl/4DjPnm9MK8wXoYFZ9
Club Kit
I know you're sick of reading and hearing this - but thank you to Declan Cowley who organised this club wide Kit deal and the decision makers who saw a key opportunity and added the discounted Kit to the Summer Camp pricing which meant that our entire club is kitted out and branded! Unreal!
For those that don't have Kit yet - don't worry we'll let you know when it arrives.
Club Camp
This is not official yet - but our club camp will be a 3 day affair this year and will take place in August - either the 3 dates 17th/18th/19th or 24th/25th/26th. We will let you know as soon as we know.
Club Day
Our Club Day is ear marked for Sat 27th August - please save the date!!
As you may agree - last years Club day was a huge success and a blue print for all club days to come! This years format will follow suit with a few surprises!
BBQ, live music & kids entertainment. All teams will play on this day - league, cup and friendlies. We intend to have all teams playing at similar times this time around in the space of 2 hours - then we'll have a BBQ, music & bar till late evening
Come and go as you please! All welcome - members and non members! Specific itinerary to follow
Club Zap
Did you know the club now uses ClubZap for all internal (teams, member news) communications?
For anyone who isn’t currently on ClubZap - just download the ClubsZap app, search and ‘subscribe’ to ‘St Margarets GAA’, go to chats, click on the bottom right green chat icon, find your group and request to join.
Note - if you are already on ClubZap - it is imperative that you have your notifications turned 'On' so that we can deliver you news, results and fixtures. If you haven't been receiving notifications - and want to - please check your phone settings!
Lotto
Do you know about our lotto? Play at https://stmargaretsgaa.ie/lotto/playor register at https://stmargaretsgaa.ie/lotto/register to start playinf! 100% of sales go towards the running of our club and support of our teams! Our current jackpot is 12K!
Our Club Summer Camp 2021 Ends
We have reached the final day of what has been a Fantastic Summer Club Camp 2021
What a great 3 days our 80 kids have had!
Training, learning, making friends and most lots of fun!
It was brilliant to see our main pitch full of activity on all 3 days!
Thank you!
Thank you to our once in a lifetime GPO Nigel Kennedy, Edel, Paul, Mary, the ladies in the shop, our caretaker James, the Juvenile committee (big thanks Hubert, Trish) who organised this and a HUGE thanks to the 15+ coaches who trained, looked after, entertained our kids this week - you were all amazing and the kids loved yous!
A big thank you to S&S Windows - Ivan Sutton - for your very generous contribution to the running of the camp this week!!
We would also like to thank you the parents for the taxi service you provide bringing the children to the complex.
Purchased Gear and Lost & Found
For those who haven't picked up their gear yet - can you please pick it up from the shop - Edel will be there and will look after you.
Also - there is a huge amount of clothing left behind each camp - and this camp is no exception - can you please pick clothing and bags you've left behind.
Club Day
Our Club Day 2021 - Reconnect & Remember - is on Sat 28th August - please save the date!!
BBQ, live music & kids entertainment
All teams will play on this day - league, cup and friendlies
The day will run from the first game in the morning to the last game in the afternoon then we'll have a BBQ, music & bar till late evening
Come and go as you please!
All welcome - members and non members!
We will remember the past and reconnect after the long year that has been 2021!!
Specific itinerary to follow
Club Zap
Did you know the club now uses ClubZap for all internal (teams, member news) communications?
For anyone who isn’t currently on ClubZap - just download the ClubsZap app, search and ‘subscribe’ to ‘St Margarets GAA’, go to chats, click on the bottom right green chat icon, find your group and request to join.
Lotto
Do you know about our lotto? Register here to play each week! 100% of sales go towards the running of our club and support of our teams!
Cul Camp / Nursery Camp Ends - Day 5
We have reached the final day of what has been a Fantastic Cul & Nursery Camp
What a week we've had! We've had record breaking numbers!
What a fantastic week of training, learning, making friends and most of all fun!
It was brilliant to see our main pitch full of activity on all 5 days!
Thank you to our once in a lifetime GPO Nigel Kennedy, Paul & Edel, the ladies in the shop, our caretaker James, the committee who organised this and a HUGE thanks to the 20+ coaches who trained, looked after, entertained our kids this week - you were all amazing and the kids loved yous!
A special thanks to the Brock Inn for feeding our coaches today!!
Finally we would like to thank you the parents for the taxi service you provide bringing the children to the complex.
Quick reminder to everyone that if you're interested in our Club Camp in August (provisional dates - 10th - 13th) can you please express your interest at https://stmargaretsgaa.ie/2021/07/06/club-camp-save-the-date-tues-august-10th-friday-august-13th/.
Some photos from today ...
Some musical masters ..
Once again - a special thanks to all our coaches ..
See more photos from this week ..
Did you know the club now uses ClubZap for all internal (teams, member news) communications?
For anyone who isn’t currently on ClubZap - just download the ClubsZap app, search and ‘subscribe’ to ‘St Margarets GAA’, go to chats, click on the bottom right green chat icon, find your group and request to join.
Cul Camp / Nursery Camp - Day 3
We had a brilliant day today on Day 3 of both camps - some photos below
See you all tomorrow!
Please note that with indoor restrictions - rain is not our friend this week - and we'll make a call on whether to abandon the day as early as possible - to give you plenty of time. Note if any of this weeks days are abandoned - we'll make it up to you during our Club Camp in August - but fingers crossed the rain will stay away!
