Weekly Club Notes - 26/02/2023
Fixtures, Results & Training
Another busy weekend for our teams across both Adult & Juvenile, with our Adult Hurlers & Senior Camogie Teams, along with Minor Footballers all fulfilling fixtures both home & away
The MFL6 team started the weekends action with a home fixture vs Raheny played under the lights on Friday night - with both teams evenly matched at the final whistle, and a draw recorded on the scoreboard.
On Sunday both Adult Hurling teams started their League Campaigns with mixed results. In a historic day for the Harps the club fielded for the first time in AHL4 (Intermediate) travelling to Kilmacud Crokes. In what was a tough battle against an experienced Crokes side, our lads gave it their all to the final whistle, demonstrating pride in the jersey... the final score line of 3-9 to 2-17 saw Crokes come out on top but the positives of fielding a young team mixed with experience who never lay down will no doubt bear fruit as the season continues.
Well done to the lads, mentors/coaches & thanks to those who travelled out to support.
AHL9 team took on Sylvester's in a home fixture on the main pitch in the afternoon, and again youth and experience combined, this time to record a strong win, and start to the league.
Earlier in the day the Senior 2 Camogie team, won out against St Peregrines in the league on the Main pitch, and the MFL2 team also recorded a second draw for our Minor Footballers vs Fingallians.
Not to be outdone, the Juvenile Section had a hectic weekend of fixtures from U8 - U 16
Full details of all results can be seen on www.skerriesharps.com/fixtures-results.
Thanks to all the team mentors who shared the below shots of some of our young players in action over the weekend
U13 Boys Hurlers who won their first Grading League game vs Sylvester's in Malahide on Sat afternoon, with an impressive team performance
U13 girls had their first camogie match of the season, both away, one in Trinity Gaels and the other in Kilmacud Crokes. It wasn’t to be for either team today however they played great and were all in good spirits! Well done to all the girls and here’s to a great season ahead. Thanks also to the U12 girls who played with us in Kilmacud Crokes, they played great 😊
2 Great wins from the U14 Camogie teams at home today - all delighted to be back competing! and what a day to play in Skerries! Well done girls and mentors
The U15 Feile Footballers made the long trip out across the M50 to Geraldine P Morans for their Round 2 Group Fixture and by all reports they played superbly as a team and recorded a win, making it 2 from 2 in the competition - The lads and mentors all looking fantastic in their new feile Kit - thanks to all who helped with the fundraising and to the sponsors
Thanks to the Kit sponsors: BDO, Image Depot, Clanwilliam Health & Homevalue
Check out www.skerriesharps.com/fixtures-results for the latest details of all upcoming fixtures & match results each week. Training Slots per team can be found at www.skerriesharps.com/training
Weekly Games Meetings
Adult & Juvenile Games meetings return every Thursday Night in the Clubhouse.
Juvenile Meeting - 8:30am
Adult Meeting - 9:00pm
All teams are expected to be represented at these forums, where the respective committees share relevant information on a weekly basis.
2023 Membership
Membership is now due - see details below for renewal options, and options for new members. Membership can be renewed/subscribed via the link: https://skerriesharps.clubzap.com/membership_signup
Family discounts & Payment Instalment options are available and can be viewed at above link or alternatively @ www.skerriesharps.com/membership
New GYM Facility available to all Adult/O18 Players - Membership for 2023 is €100 on top of existing membership fee - view our blog showcasing the amazing facility that is now available
www.skerriesharps.com/post/skerries-harps-new-player-development-gym
Membership Smart Cards will be distributed to members (Adult, Student Over18, Social & Senior) over the coming weeks - we will be in touch soon re collection options - so keep an eye out for an email
County & Colleges Representatives
Harps members continue to feature at both County & Colleges levels!
Well done to Simon Connolly who lined out with the DCU Fresher A Hurling Squad - they faced a tough game vs UL in the Championship Semi-Final and unfortunately lost out to a very strong side.
Greg McEneaney & Adam Fearon were on the Dublin Senior Football panel, for the win against Clare in the Allianz League game on Sat 25th in Croke Park
Alix & Robyn Buckley both featured in the team lists for Dublin Camogie this weekend - Alix was on the Senior Dublin Camogie Panel for Saturdays league encounter with Tipperary & Robyn started at #6 with the Intermediate Dublin Camogie team for their opening league game against Offaly also on Saturday afternoon.
Rebecca Beggs captained the Dublin U16 Camogie team vs Laois in Sunday's Fixture
& Keren Ndjatang lined out with the Dublin U14 Girls Football team who won their first game away on Saturday vs Cork.
2023 Every Step Counts Challenge
Well done to everyone who took part in the Irish Life Every Step Counts Challenge.
Skerries Harps finished 58th on the Leinster Leaderboard - and well done to Paul Walsh who topped our club Leaderboard with 649.5KM!!!.
ZINGO
Zingo result for Sun 26th Feb: 1265473.
We had no winners of the jackpot or dividend this week. Next week Jackpot is a cool €1300. Thanks to all who support the Zingo every week - Zingo is a very important fundraiser for the day to day running of the club. All support always welcome. Play on line below - if you're not in you can't win!
Why not opt for auto-renewal and ensure you never have to worry about missing a draw again.
Clubhouse
Club Bar
Its all happening in the Clubhouse these days! Music, pool, darts and more and more people are enjoying the bar area. We love seeing new people enjoying the space, come along and check it out, great atmosphere down there.
See club social media for opening hours each week
Book the clubhouse
We’re taking bookings for our clubhouse for any events or celebrations! Contact Pat on 087 250 5479
Club Shop Opening Hours
Pop in and make sure you have all your gear and equipment needs sorted!!
Club shop also serving refreshments during Saturday morning Academy - Pop in and grab a cuppa to keep you warm on the sidelines!
Picture of the week
AHL4 (Intermediate Hurling) - another piece of history for the Harps
AHL 4 Intermediate Hurling Team
Back Row L-R : Shane Rice, Darragh Ferguson, James Kenny, Dan Graham, Mikey Joyce, Niall Connolly, Aidan Kehoe, Stephen Cooper, Adam Kiernan, Jack Drumm
Front Row L-R : Conor Waddilove, Rory Boylan, Iain Furlong, Eoin Hickey, Rob Kenny, Simon Connolly, Cian Coleman
If you have any news/photos/updates to share, please contact PRO @ pro.skerriesharps.dublin@gaa.ie
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