Trip to Clare now certain – some low cost overnight options available at 17 euro.
Contact Mick Greene to get your name down for the trip on 20th July.
Mick Greene has arranged a friendly against Moher Celtic in Liscannor, Co Clare on Saturday 20th July.
Those who wish to stay overnight can do so in Liscannor for around 45 euro per night but places are limited.
Alternatively, accommodation in Lahinch is more expensive at 75 euro.
Due to pitch sharing, the game will kick off at 11.30 am so that will mean an early start from Dublin.
Another option is that some may drive down and back on the day.
Those interested please comment here or contact Mick.
Votes have been received and counted for Player of the Year 2013.
First team saw five nominees; Aodhan McCahill , Seamus McCahill, Conor Maguire, Niall Hanratty and Jason Northey
Second team has six contenders- Martin Costello, Paul Byrne ,Sean Doyle, Stephen Barr, Fintan Grace and Dermot Dooley
Over 35s saw votes for Graham Johnston, Matt Grimes, Tom Maher.
For Clubman, the main contenders are Niall Hanratty Dave Browne Fintan Grace Dave Mohan Paul McGowan and Mick Greene.
The Sky Blues will be led out on Friday 24th May by captain Fintan Grace for a final against long time competition favourites Crumlin United under 19s, who have cruised through their league and this competition (so far). Despite their youth , Crumlin present formidable opposition.
The game is a 7.30 kick off in John Hyland Park Baldonnel, home of St Francis FC. Looks like being a gala occasion at a fine ground.
Directions:
From M50 take Red Cow exit and proceed past Newlands Cross
Take exit 2 for Baldonnel, turn right over the bridge at the top of the ramp
Straight through the first roundabout, take a left at the second roundabout, and John Hyland Park is 300 yards on the left.
Well known referee Jimmy Hollowed passed away suddenly this week. There will be a minute’s silence before all LSL games this weekend.
Jimmy was a character and a gentleman who regularly refereed Spartak matches, and was famous for talking his way through games.
He will be missed.
RIP.
Training Tues 2nd and Thurs 4th April in St Enda’s
Games v St Pats Ath U-19s – L J Shield Q.F – Sat in Marlay
v Jobstown Sun away
v AIB Monday – Marlay
v Beechwood – Tuesday – Marlay- now Tuesday 16th
Over 35s away to Fassaugh Sat and home to Terenure (Wed)
Reminder that the quiz takes place in Firhouse Community centre this Thursday 21st March.
Make up a team, or if you are Johnny No Mates we will find a team for you on the night!
The 2013 AGM takes place in the Eden on Wed 20th March at 9pm.
Agenda
– Minutes of 2012 AGM
– Chairman’s report
– Financial Report
– Elections
– Any Other Business
Members who paid annual subscriptions before 31/12/12 are eligible to attend and vote.
Any members who wish to submit amendments/motions may do so, in writing, to the Secretary not later than 3 days prior to the meeting.
2.2.13
Spartak Div 3 7, Spartak over 35s 2
With bad weather halting league games for yet another weekend, a two hour work out on the astro proved a test too extreme for the older Spartak players, who nevertheless gave a strong performance until the energy ran out. A regulation game would have meant a closer contest. However the game gave many players on both sides a chance to brush up on fitness.
Initially played at a pace more suited to the Father Ted Over 75s, some players took it into their hands to step up the tempo. Conor Callis was bright and sharp on the right, scored and assisted, and is showing clear signs of improvement; when his decision making matches his skill he will be a player to watch.
Paul Thormley for the seniors displayed good hold up skills and scored a memorable goal, embarrassing David Marlow in the process with a 40 yard effort. David later redeemed himself somewhat with a good save from Paul Burke’s close range effort. Ken Byrne, in his first game for months, showed glimpses of his old (should that be young?) self and Dave Whelan took his goal well after a Keith Kelly and Lee Malone mix up.
Stephen Barr scored a fine volley from outside the box to restore a lead at 2-1.
Paul Byrne, in a deeper role, joined up the dots effectively with clever intercepts and accurate passing.
Some of the scores were soft or embarrassing – we won’t name the culprits here.
Overall a good day.
Form Report
Div 3: David Marlow 6 Chris Hogan 6 Fintan Grace 6 Lee Malone 6 Sean Doyle 6 Martin Costello 6 Stephen Barr 6 Conor Callis 7 Paul Byrne 8 Ross Kelly 6 Thom O’Driscoll 6 Keith Kelly 6 Joe Roe 6 Niall Lennon 6 Mick Greene 6
Over 35s
Jimmy Browne 6 Tony Kavanagh 7 Greg Callan 6 Paul McGrath 7 Dave Mohan 6 Brian Farrelly 6 Tom Maher 6 Paul Thormley 8 Ken Byrne 7 Bernard McGuiness 6 Dave Whelan 6 Graham Johnston 7 Leon David 6 Paddy Hughes 7 Shea McClafferty 6 Paul Burke 6
