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SKGAA Newsletter 19/09/2018

November 8, 2018

A chairde,

 

We hope you are keeping safe in the storm out there today. A slightly less hectic week just passed here in SKGAA but some big games to report on never the less. The senior footballers have a make or break game vs Tuam Stars this Sunday with an opportunity to qualify for the quarter finals up for grabs. Well done to the U16 Girls Football team who have qualified for the Shield Final in thier first year at Division 1. There was a big win for our U15 hurlers and a narrow loss for our Junior camogie team. 

All this and much more below…………

New Officers

With just 2 months to go until our Annual AGM, we are still waiting for potential officers to come forward. The club chairperson, secretary, treasurer and PRO will all be standing down come the end of November and as stated before, the club will need new people to take on those roles. As eluded to here before, the club is in a very good place from an administative point of view, and has a good foundation for others to come in and improve and develop on existing systems and ideas. Again, we would urge anyone who might have an interest to get in contact with us so that we might give you more of an idea of what's involved and any help we can. The current officers have done a good stint over the past 3 years, but it's time now for fresh energy and enthusiasm. Ask not what your club can do for you, ask what you can do for your club!

 

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Ar an bPáirc

On the Field

Adult Football

Senior 

Best of luck to the senior footballers in the last round of the group stage vs Tuam this Sunday in Corofin at 1pm. A win will see us into the quarter final stage and a loss will put us into the relegation rounds so it's all or nothing. We would ask all members of the club to make a special effort to come out and support the lads in this crucial game.  

Minor

The minors play Moycullen this evening in their final group game to see who finishes top of their group in the West Board Championship. Throw in is at the earlier time of 6.15pm this evening in the Prairie, so why not come down and support the lads. 

Juvenile Football

U6/7  back training next Monday 6-7 in St Enda's newcomers welcome but we need parents to help out here as well you don't have to be an expert or played GAA merely willing to help supervise your child and others fur maximum 1 hour  

Juvenile Football  are looking for Volunteers from any age to Help out with committee or even with each age group. a club is only a success if we have enough volunteers so don't be shy get involved or contact your child's coach or manager and lend a helping hand every little helps. 

U8s Good turnout last night at training over 30 lads, training continues every Tuesday until Halloween.

Under 8 had blitz v Michael breathnachs & had 26 lads who all got a good run out, some great  performances & great support from parents, next blitz to be played sun 30th with a number of teams, details to follow, train resumes 6-7 Mcgrath’s Tuesday.

U-9’s played Micheal Braneach’s last Sunday.Great to see good numbers show up (27) for these games.A good performance & enjoyed by all.Thanks to coaches & parents for traveling.Training continues this Sunday & next Tue.Blitz details for 30th TBC.

u10s Training continues on Sunday mornings and Tuesdays in Cappagh SK U10 Jack Fitz on in Priarie on Sept 30th with teams from Westport Brigids Dublin Barna and Moycullen should be a great day for all. 

U11 team were beaten in 12C league final by Oranmore 3-6 to 3-1 in windy conditions in Caherlistrane. Despite a slow start against the wind SK were down by 2 at HT couldn't capitalise on wind advantage in 2nd Half. 2 goals in space of 2 mins saw only a point between sides with 3 mins left but a late goal killed us off. In teams first final they showed Great heart and determination and will learn from the experience. Hard luck to all team and coaches Declan , Michael & Alan thks to parents for great support also Our other U11s team play Moycullen in U12 shield final in Pearse stadium next Tuesday at 615 best luck to lads and Martin & Brian. 

Tournament in Beann Eadair, Dublin. 

We entered 2 teams in this tournament, which had 20 teams split into a 1st team competition and a 2nd team competition. 

It was played above Howth village, with spectacular views of Ireland’s Eye and the Irish Sea. 

Both the Skgaa U12 teams put in great performances. 

Team 1 had very good battles winning 1 match and narrowly loosing 3 matches in a very closely fought contests. 

Get well soon to Ben Wall Cooke who broke his nose during the Westport match, who were subsequently pipped at the post in the final. 

Team 2 won 3 matches and lost 1 in their group. Some very exciting encounters, winning last group match by a point in the dying seconds – going through to the semi-final which they won comprehensively. 

Unfortunately they lost out in the final to Dromintee St Patrick’s (their 1st team) from Armagh. 

 

The u12 team will compete in the U13 Gp4 League final versus Claregalway U13s on Friday 28th Sept (venue tbc) at 18:30.

U13 footballers will take part in Tuam Stars tournament next Sunday.

The U14a footballers take on Caherlistrane in the Division 1 A Championship Quarter Final this Friday at 6pm in Caherlistrane. All support welcome and appreciated. Best luck to Conor Alan and all lads 

U15 city and west league final v Moycullen  postponed on Friday.

U16 play a challenge v Roscommon U16 finalists Padraig Pearses  on Sunday at 11-15am in the Praire.  We are awaiting the results of catch up games across the county before the championship quarter finals against Monivea.

A lot of games on and slot of teams in finals which is great to see best luck to all teams and coaches. 

Adult Hurling

Juvenile Hurling: 

U6 Hurling 

U6 Training Cappagh Friday 5:45pm

U8 Hurling 

U8  Blitz v Annaghdown in Cappagh instead of training at 6:15pm.

Blitz v Clarinbridge on Sunday postponed.

U10 Hurling 

Under 10s are playing a blitz v Annaghdown at 6pm in Cappagh on Friday evening.

U12 Hurling 

U12s taking a well deserved break from training at present after finishing season on a high with last week’s Shield win.

U15 Hurling. 

We won our last Group game against Sylane last Thursday evening away. On Saturday next we play Skehana / Mountbellew / Moylough  in Skehana at 5:30pm.  The winners will play in the cup semi-final with the loser playing the shield final. 

Camogie

U8s training as usual Thursday 6pm in Cappagh.

U10s played a challenge against Cois Fharraige last Saturday in Inverin. Two teams of ten reflecting the strong numbers in the group played tough opposition and showed great spirit and determination. The in house street league type format Cappagh Cup for U10s begins this Thursday and continues for next four weeks in Cappagh, obviously, at usual training time.

U11s play final group game in county competition ,a local derby against Rahoon Newcastle in Cappagh Park this Thursday 20th , throw in at 6.40.

U12s travelled out to Inverin last Saturday for a challenge match against Cois Fharraige .The girls competed well throughout , coming away with the win .Thanks to Cois Fharraige for the invite and hospitality.

U13s are busy preparing for final stages of championship, semi final this Saturday 12.30 in Prairie against opposition to be decided yet.

Juniors narrowly lost to Cois Fharraige by a single point in the championship last Sunday, 1-14 to 3-07. Final result was disappointing given the strong second half performance in difficult conditions. Thanks to the Rahoon-Newcastle club for hosting the match. The girls now face Ballinderreen in the final group game to be played this weekend and will be hoping to secure a semi-final spot. Best wishes to our midfielder Siobhan Divilly who headed off to Australia this week, she will be sorely missed!

Ladies Football

U16:

Great week for this bunch of U16 Girls. For the first time in this team history, the Girls overcame and beat Annaghdown in the Div.1 County Shield Semi Final at the Prairie Pitch on Mon 17/09/18.. The Final scoreline of 4-13 to 0-9 was comprehensive and 20 Girls got to play in this fine victory. Next up is a Shield final in late October against Oranmore who beat Dunmore in the other Semi-final.

On a Greasy pitch the Girls took the game to Annaghdown from the throw in. Back were tight and tough and cut off alot of ball and got it sent up to the forwards. Our forwards really stepped up the pace and took many early scores. Half time score was 2-8 to 0-5. In the second half, the selectors tweaked the team somewhat and the girls again stepped up their performance. Many chances were created and some taken in that second half. Also, the substitutes were all given a run to get them ready for the speed of Championship. In this challenging half, the Girls scored 2-5 to Annaghadown's 0-4. Credit needs to be given to the defence who time and again stopped goals being conceded.

Well done to all Players, Selectors, First Aider Dave Biggins & Umpires Gerry Kelly and Donal Conlon. Thanks is also extended to Jersey Washer Attracta Kieran who took the Gear to have the set washed for the upcoming Shield Final. Of course, we thank the Many Parents who supported and the Club for access to the Prairie which was in great condition and encouraged Quality football.

That's all for this week. Watch this space in a few weeks time for an update on the Shield Final Preparations

U14:

The U14 Div 1 team overcame a strong Caltra outfit in the Prairie last Thursday. Our girls had to endure a really tough battle in what was a very exciting contest for the spectators. A determined 2nd half performance saw us eventually run out 4-11 to 2-8 winners. Next up is Claregalway in the semi-final. No easy matches ahead here!

U14 Div 5 team play Killererin next Sunday in the Prairie. Shield semi-final. Training for all continues Wednesdays + Saturdays in Enda's.

U6/U8:

U6 and u8 training at mcgraths pitch wednesday evening at 6pm parents are welcome to help out thanks the coaches

Coaching Corner

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Is mise le meas,

Diarmaid Ó hAodha

Much more below…………….