Sarsfields Newsletter
Sarsfields V LeixlipRd 4 SFL Div 1
It was a blustery evening in Sarsfields Park as Leixlip werethe visiting team for Rd 4 of the SFL Div 1. Leixlip kicked into the strongbreeze in the first half and it was the home side who opened the scoring with apoint from Ronan Fitzgibbon after a good passage of play including MidfielderSean Cambell and Centre half forward Ray Cahill. It was Ray Cahill then who putup Sarsfields Second point from a free after been fouled close in on goal.Leixlip were struggling against the breeze and the next ten minutes saw thehome side take a 0-5 to 0-1 lead with points from D. McKenna, J. Gerathty and Ciarán McInerneyAspell.
Chances for Leixlip were proven difficult and it was theirfull foward E. Murphy who was doing their scoring as he popped over a free inthe 28th min to which Sarsfields replied with a second point forRonan Fitzgibbon to leave the scores at half time 0-7 to 0-2 in favour ofSarsfields.
In the second half of the match with the breeze favouringthe Visitors, Sarsfields had a lot more work to do in defence as Leixlip camefoward. E. Murphy kicked a good point and he was proven difficult forSarsfields to handle. Leixlip squandered some good chances over the next ten Minand now half way through the second half the score was 0-9 to 0-4 as Ray Cahillhad kicked over two more frees. The last quarter of the game didn’t turn out tobe as comfortable for Sarsfield as it was looking when once again the LeixlipFull Forward put over 2 points one from play and the other from a well struck45. Sarsfields made a change and brought on Mattie Byrne in to the midfield andhe made a good impact on the game by winning some good ball in the middle, andkicking a good point from play. Then came a late Surge from Leixlip with apoint from corner forward M. French, and then a good passing move which saw E.Murphy hit the back of the net to now leave just one point between the teamsand 1 minute left on the clock. The home side played good possession footballfor the last few minutes to see the game out at 0-12 to 1-08.
Teams
Sarsfields S.Dempsey, R. Deegan, C. Duffy, J. Buckley, K. Browne, N. O’Callaghan, D.McDonnell, S. Cambell, D. McKenna(0-1), M. Browne, R. Cahill(0-4), B. Coffey(0-1),J. Gerathty(0-2), Ciarán McInerneyAspell(0-1), R. Fitzgibbon.(0-2)M. Byrne(0-1) for R. Deegan
Leixlip K.Claffey, I. Clancy, R. Roche, K. Kinneally, K. Fagin, A. Geary. B. Eagan, B.Claffey, P.O’Neill, C. Eagan, E. Lambert, G. Gibbons, R. Tone, E. Murphy(1-07),M. French(0-1).
The Club send its best wishes to Dermot Earley after his recent Surgery.
Skills Academy The DermotEarley Skills Academy has recommenced on Saturday mornings. Times are asfollows: 09.00 – 10.30 boys u8, u9, u10. 10.30 – 11.15 girls u9, u10. 11.15 -12.45 boys u5, u6, u7, girls u5-u8. Looking forward to meeting new members.
PoolTournament The club will host a pooltournament every Thursday night at 9 o clock; Entry fee €5,. On Sunday nights akiller darts tournament will be held starting at 9.45, Entry fee €2.
TheClub Shop The shop isopen every Saturday morning. Gum Shields are now available priced at €6
KildareRun/Walk The KildareRun/Walk will take place on the Sunday 12th May 2013 from The Curragh Racecourse. You can get your registrationform and sponsorship card from any of the contacts below or in the Club Shop onSaturday mornings @ 11 am. Theentry fee is only €25 if you register through the club. This event is a vitalfundraiser for the Club and the funds raised will go towards the finishing andrunning costs of the Pitch Lights.
TommyGorman – 087 6109242
CathalHartley – 087 1216525
Seamus“Chilly” Byrne – 087 6699902
PatMaher – 086 2907853
JohnMaher – 087 6371285
ShirleyMulpeter 086 8568830 shirley@newbridgecu.ie
Spring Clean There is a spring clean on in the club this evening at 6.30. All available members are asked to help out if they can.
Membership It’s that timeof the year again; our Club/GAA membership is now due. You can pay yourmembership in the club any night from 8 to 10pm and on Saturdays from 11to 1am.Weare all aware that in order to be eligible to play Gaelic games with our or anyclub we all must be registered with the GAA. Club membership gives automatic registrationwith the GAA, this rule will be strictly enforced in 2013. In simple terms thismeans if we adult & juvenile players do not pay our membership we are not eligibleto play Gaelic games for the club. Prompt payment of membership helps our clubto provide players insurance scheme, lighting, pitches, dressing rooms ,equipment,showers, etc. for all. It is our club, it is up to each & every one of usto pay & play our part. Don’t leave it up to a few to subsidise you. If youneed any further information please contact Kathleen (Ollie) Ryan at086-2641115 or Christy Horan at 087-9249884.
National gatheringThis year as part ofthe national Gathering, Sarsfields will be inviting Sarsfields people andNewbridge people in general who are abroad, home for a weekend provisionallypencilled in for the weekend of the All-Ireland football final in September. Ifanyone would like to get involved in the project, offer suggestions or help inany way please contact PRO Seamus McGann on 087/2039726 or atsashproshea@gmail.com. There will be a committee set up Later in the Year toplan the event.
ClubLotto The club wouldlike to thank all those who support the lotto and would like to encourage allits members to participate in the weekly Lotto draw. This can now be done bygoing on to the Sarsfields web site and clicking on the (play lotto now) link,then follow the step by step instructions.
Lottoresults for Monday 15th April 2013. Numbers drawn: 4, 13, 25, 26, No Jackpotwinner, Jackpot €12,000: €100 Ann O’Halloran, €40 each Christy Horan, Eamon Dempsey,Christy Horan, €25 Steve Donoghue.
