BETWEEN THE POSTS
MAIN SPONSOR OF ROUND TOWER G.A.A. CLUB
Colfix Complex Bluebell Ind. Est. Dublin 12 Tel. 01-4591973/4593116 Fax; 01-4670908 Mobile; 087-2594659
MAJOR SPONSOR OF ROUND TOWER G.A.A, CLUB Tel. 01-4591973/4593116 Fax; 01-4670908 Mobile; 087-2594659
Main Street Clondalkin Dublin 22.
Tel. 01- 4570700
Round Tower G.A.A. Club Opening hours All year round are as follows: Monday to Friday -7.30pm, Saturday – 12noon, Sunday – 12.30pm Relax and enjoy our new BIG SCREEN featuring all the top sporting activities. From Sky Sports, At The Races, Racing UK and Setanta. THE UNDER 15 FOOTBALLERS WHO TOOK ON CASTLEKNOCK ON FRIDAY 11TH AUGUST IN THE SEMI FINALS OF THE CANAVAN TOURNAMENT
Round Tower GAA Club, Convent Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 Phone (01) 4592960 Email:
[email protected] Between The Posts:
[email protected]. Or 087-2232119. 1 Coaching:
[email protected]
REST IN PEACE
MEMBERS CORNER
Best Wishes TO
We send our deepest Sympathies to Peter & Mary Caffrey and all Their Family on the death of Their Son Paul Who died suddenly On the 22nd of August All your friends in Round Tower Send our deepest sympathies and will Remember Him In our prayers May He Rest In Peace
Grace Whelan &
John Egan Who will be married on Friday 25th August 2006 All the members and your friends at Round Tower wish you both all the best for the future
MATCH FIXTURES SATURDAY AUGUST 26TH UNDER 9 TWO TEAMS GROUP 2
ROUND TOWER V Cuala Venue: Monastery Road Time: 10am MINOR FOOTBALL B CHAMPIONSHIP
ROUND TOWER V Saint Annes Venue: Bohernabreena Time: 10.30am UNDER 11 TWO TEAMS GROUP 1
ROUND TOWER V Cuala Venue: Monastery Road Time: 11am UNDER 12 DIVISION 2 BACK MATCHES
ROUND TOWER V Saint Annes 2
Venue: Bohernabreena Time: 11am
SATURDAY AUGUST 26TH
UNDER 18&16
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Moyle Park Tuesday 7.30pm
INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDER14
ROUND TOWER V Saint Kevins
Moyle Park Sunday 11am
Venue: Community Center Time: 6pm
UNDER12&10
TUESDAY AUGUST 29
th
Moyle Park Sunday 11am
LADIES ADULT FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIV1
Any girls interested in playing for any of the
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above teams please contact Marie Crotty on 087 6774556. All are welcome.
Venue: Clondalkin Time: 7.15pm
CAMOGIE TRAINING
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 30TH
Senior & Intermediate: Every Tuesday & Thursday
LADIES ADULT FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIV1
ROUND TOWER V Ballyboden St Endas
Community Centre @ 7pm
Venue: Pk Ui Murchu Time: 7.15pm
Sun at 11:00 Community Centre
MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact Eoin on 087 6559750
ROUND TOWER V Clanna Gael
Under 16: Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 6.30pm
Venue: Ringsend Time: 7.30pm TRAINING AND MENTORS
Sun at 11:00 Community Centre Contact Mar-
SENIOR FOOTBALL TEAM Paul Curran/Darren Homan. Tuesdays and Thursdays INTERMEDIATE & JUNIOR HURLING Tues 7.pm Monastery Road.
Under 14: Every Tuesday & Thursday
tina on 0876360014 or Rosanna on 087 2350274
Community Centre @ 6.30pm Sun at 11:00 Community Centre Contact Gerry on 086 2650941 or Joan
THE AFL 4 FOOTBALL TEAM Liam MacLaughlin/Tony Delaney ph: 0868115990
on 087 9684177 Under 12 Wed at 4:00 Moyle Park
THE JUNIOR B FOOTBALL TEAM
Contact Ann on 0862608280
Aidan Dardis/Mark Bassett
Players interested in playing any grade/age
ph: 0872821919 OR 0876326164
contact Sharon on 087 7678687
THE JUNIOR C FOOTBALL TEAM
JUVENILE FOOTBALL MENTORS &
Bernie Cronin ph: 0872256104
TRAINING
MINOR FOOTBALL TEAM
U 9; Wednesday at 6.0pm. All welcome.
Andrew Cummins/Noel Williamson
U 10; Niall Connaughton, Paul Stafford. ph:
ph: 0876878389 OR 0863741472
0876290870/0860750739
MINOR HURLING TEAM
U 11; Davy Carr, Barry Gavin, Andy Wynne.
Tues 7pm/Sat 2.30 Community Centre
Tues Monastery rd. 6pm
LADIES FOOTBALL TRAINING
U 12; Andrew Cronin, Bernie Cronin,
SENIOR
Brian Moorhouse. Wed 6pm Monastery
Monastery Rd, Monday & Wednesday 8pm
U 13; Stephen Gregg, John Leonard, Tomas
Sunday 12pm
O Donnagáin & Eugene Barrett Tues 6-7.30 Monastery Rd 3
Saturday 10am Monastery Rd
U-14; Donal Whelan & Pat Stapleton 087 2833595 Mondays & Fridays 6pm to 7pm
U 16; Philip Carr, Paul Tyrell
Moyle Park
Monastery Road @ 6.45 on Thursday.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR TEAM MENTORS
IN THE INTEREST OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL OUR MEMBERS AND VISITORS. THE PLAYING OF HURLING AND FOOTBALL IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE CLUBROOM CARPARK ON CONVENT ROAD
U 14; Brendan Stynes and Peter Caffrey Thurs 6pm. Monastery Rd U 15; Tommy Keogh and Mick McGreevey
The executive committee has asked Shay Clifford to oversee and regulate the use of both the Monastery Road training area and the pitch. It's hoped to streamline the use of the pitch and it's envisaged that the flagship teams of each section will be given priority in playing their matches there. However all requests will be entertained. Shay's number is 086 3179077 and mentors are asked to co-operate fully with him on this issue.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CLUB NEWS COMMISERATIONS
Commiserations to the club's minor hurlers who started their championship campaign with an away defeat against Raheny. In the absence of Barry Kehoe and Seamus Reynolds they suffered a 1-12 to 0-8 defeat. They have a bye at the next stage of the competition and face Erin's Isle in their next outing in two weeks time. At 6pm on Saturday evening they face Kevins at the same venue. All support for this game is welcome.
JUVENILE HURLING MENTORS & TRAINING Nursery; Catherine Moran 086 8303207 Tuesdays 6pm to 7pm Moyle Park U 8; Alan McLaughlin/ Kevin Gilligan 086 8624280 Wednesdays 6pm to 7.30pm Moyle Park U 9; Ivor Williams: 0862342734 Tuesday 6 to 7.30pm Moyle Park U-10; Willie Carroll: 087 2770996 Wednesdays 6pm to 7.30pm Moyle Park U-11; Jim Quinn/Philip Quinlivan/ Andy Wynne 086 8493332/086 3408119/0851565687 Thursdays 6pm to7pm Moyle Park U-12; Pat Lawless/Gerard Cassie/Dave Finneran/James Clarke 087 9860883 Tuesdays & Thursdays 6.30 To 7.30pm Monastery Road U-13; Tomas Ó’Donnagáin, D Stackpoole, Tony O'Connor 087 9967350 Wednesdays 6pm to 7pm Moyle Park
INTER HURLERS SEE OFF RAHENY
Goals either side of half time from Brian MacLaughlin and Barry Finn allowed the intermediate hurlers to claim a hard earned two point win over Raheny in the Community Centre tonight (Tues Aug 22). MacLaughlin crowned a lively display with his early goal after dispossessing the visiting goalkeeper. Second half sub Finn struck late on after Raheny had edged ahead and his effort, stabbed home from close range, proved vital and keeps the team's championship hopes alive. Strong showings from Eoin Moran at centre back and the midfield duo of Eoin Walsh and Eoin Moran also helped. The next outing is a home clash with Kevin at 6.0pm on Saturday in the Community Centre. 4
TICKET NEWS
point with the away team. Despite strong defending from Eimear McGrath and Natasha Daly in the half back line, the speed of one of the half forward line was unmatchable. Catherine Roche tallied 4 points in the opening half; Emily Hamill and Gillian Dowling also added points. Suzanne Murray had a woman of the match game in midfield catching and breaking nearly every kick out from the Brigids goal. The pitch was a narrow pitch, and the lack of space proved crucial with the Towers ladies. In the first half alone, the away team recorded 12 wides. Towers were awarded a penalty chance in the first half, but following the pattern it was put wide. Just before half time Catherine Roche ensured a goal with a shot to the bottom right corner that was nicely assisted by Annette Harrington at full forward. Towers entered the second half with a different attitude. The girls were more alert and were first to every ball for the opening ten minutes. Natasha Daly, Suzanne Murray and Emily Hamill all registered points giving Towers a comfortable lead. The lead was significantly reduced when Towers conceded three goals, one a penalty. Aisleen Milton and Maria Kavanagh were strong in the second half, along with excellent fielding from Amanda Murray. Hannah Tyrell had a stormer in midfield, with encouraging solo runs but unfortunately on the day her shooting boots were left in the dressing room. Hannah was always available for a pass, and showed real talent. Gillian Dowling completed the victory with a well-put away goal in the closing minutes. Suzanne Murray added a well-worked point that started from an interception in the full back line by Susan Kavanagh. Louise O’Neill added her own point, followed by a point from Annette Harrington. Overall it was a weak victory compared to the usual standards of the team but a victory is a victory.
The county board has informed the club that we are likely to get a third of the ticket allocation received for last weekend’s quarter-final meeting with Westmeath. A one ticket per paid up member policy is likely to be enforced and a list will be posted in the club as normal.
ON THE PITCH
Well done to the senior footballers who scored league wins over St Mark's and St Mary's to move to the summit of the league table alongside St Jude's. The AFL 4 team beat Good Counsel and O'Dwyers to move in the same direction while points from meetings with O’Dwyers and Liffey Gaels boosted the AFL 8 team's challenge. The AFL 12 team suffered a home defeat against Ballyboughal.
Private Functions
Round Tower's Clubhouse is available for hire. To book please call to the club any Monday, Wednesday or Friday night and ask for Derek the manager.
LADIES FOOTBALL NEWS CONGRATULATIONS
The Senior Ladies Team would like to congratulate Natasha Daly, Andrea Bowe and Sarah-Jane Fagan on their fantastic leaving cert results. They did us proud.
The Round Tower Club Shop The club shop is closed until September. But anyone needing to order team gear or have any queries can contact either Betty Ward @ 087 6752238 Or Martina Callanan @ 087 6360014
SENIOR LADIES FOOTBALL 31/7/06 ROUND TOWER 2-19 SAINT BRIGIDS 3-11 Round Towers Senior ladies were the favourites in this cup challenge in Russell Park. The St. Brigids team have deteriorated in the last few years so the Towers ladies were confident in their approach. This confidence was soon tested in the first half when Brigids matched point for
Report By
Caitriona McGrath 5
Golf Society
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS Thursday 24th FREE Friday 25th – FREE Saturday 26th – PRIVATE PARTY Sunday 27th – FREE Monday 28th LOTTO Jackpot €5,200 Tuesday 29th – FREE Wednesday August 30th – FREE
GOLF OUTINGS FOR THE YEAR 2006 SEPTEMBER 7TH BEECHPARK Captains Day (Gerry McCabe) October 7th – Millicent November – Elm Hall (Date to be confirmed)
RESULTS AT CRADDOCKSTOWN GOLF CLUB ON FRIDAY AUGUST 11TH SPONSORED BY THE PAST CAPTAINS OF ROUND TOWER GOLF SOCIETY
MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP 20/8/06 ROUND TOWER 0-08 RAHENY 1-12
Overall winner: Kieran Cronin 40 points Class 1 Winner: Cathal Wall 39 points Runner up: Gerry Murphy 38 points Third: Brian Dunne 37 points Class 2 Winner: Paddy Delaney 40 points Runner up: Andrew Cronin 39 pts Third: Joe Curry 38 points Class 3 Winner: Brendan Byrne 40 points Runner up: Tony Delaney 38 points Third: Paul Fahy 37 points Visitor: Paul Curran 37 points Deuce Pot Winner: Brian Dunne
Towers opened their Minor Hurling Championship with a defeat in St Annes last Sunday morning. Towers would have been favourites going into the game but over the hour last Sunday there can be no complaints. Raheny were the better side and took their scores well. Towers had chances but poor shooting and bad wides left us with too much to do. The only goal of the game came early the first half as Raheny scored from a 20m free straight to the net. Thereafter Towers always looked the more likely to score a goal but we just could not finish any of the four chances that came our way. Ultimately a poor start for our hurlers but at least we have a chance to put this right. Ballinteer and Clanna Gaels have been added into the B Championship and our next match is away to Clanna Gaels in Ringsend on Wednesday 30/8/06. This is a tough game for us as we have never beaten Clans in Ringsend in 3 meetings to date.....but we know what we have to do. Best of luck to the Minor Footballers in their knockout Championship game next Sunday away to St Annes. I hope everyone will start to come out and support both Minor teams in this years Championship.
The next outing is Captain’s day (Gerry McCabe) at Beechpark on Thursday 7th September. This outing will be friendly. Sponsored by our very own John Curran T.D.
THE TOMMY CURRAN MEMORIAL CUP 2006
Report By
Denis Callanan 6
Every September on the eve of the ALL IRELAND HURLING FINAL, the Hurling Section of Round Towers hold their annual street league in memory of Tommy Curran. As the Hurling All Ireland will be played on
Sunday week. The Tommy Curran Memorial
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Tournament will takes place on Saturday week. Juvenile games begin at 11.0am on Monastery Road and adult games follow in the Community Centre in the afternoon. The usual round of festivities and presentations take place that evening. Club members are also asked to support the All-Ireland hurling final scorecard competition currently being organised by the juvenile section of the club.
Teaser 1 Which former Club and Executive member represented Louth at Senior Hurling this year ?
Teaser 2 In which year was Round Tower GAA Club Clondalkin founded? Answers to these teasers will appear in next weeks Newsletter
ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS TEASERS
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Teaser 1 Which former club player Captained Meath to victory in 2006? Answer: Paddy Brady Blackhall Gaels
Teaser 2 In which year did Dublin celebrate European City of Culture? Answer: 1991
TOWERS ON TOUR This Years Oireachtas will take place in Derry on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of November the tournament matches will be played off on the Saturday A Notice of the details and arrangements for the Oireachtas 06 has been posted on the club notice board. Please contact Fergal McDonagh on 086 8075217 for further information
LOTTO RESULTS 21/8/2006 This week’s numbers were
2– 4- 18 - 23
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of
€5,000 CONGRATULATIONS TO David Chapman, Janet McGibney, Edel, A. McCormack and P.M.C. Who were the five €100 winners
Next Jackpot
€5,200 DRAW TAKES PLACE EVERY MONDAY NIGHT IN THE CLUBROOMS AND TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE CLUB ALL WEEK 7
The Club’s LOTTO Direct Debit scheme will commence on Friday September 1st for the LOTTO draw due to take place on Monday September 4th As this will be of convenience to our members we urge you to contact the Executive Committee who have the relevant forms available.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DUBS TICKETS AND MEMBERSHIP Requests for Dublin tickets for the upcoming All-Ireland SFC quarter-final clash with Westmeath at Croke Park On Saturday August 12 Can now be made on the lists on the notice board in the clubhouse. It is hoped to be able to distribute tickets on the Thursday evening before this game. Those looking for tickets are reminded that priority will be given to members who have renewed their annual fees for 2006-07. Those wishing to do so can leave the renewal fees in the box at the bar or have them processed on the evening when the tickets are being given out. 8
