Senior
The Senior side had a disappointing result against Duleek/Bellewstown on Saturday evening when losing out to the home side on a score of 1-16 to 2-05.
They will get the defence of their Feis Cup crown underway next Sunday when Blackhall Gaels will pay a visit to Fr. Tully Park for the second time this month. The League game between the two sides was a tightly contested draw and no doubt there will be another close game on Sunday. Throw in is at 15:00.
Minor
The Minor panel will get life in Division 3 underway on Friday evening when take on Duleek/Bellewstown under lights in Duleek. Throw is fixed for 19:30.
Then on Saturday February 28th they will face Ratoath in Round 2 at 16:00 in Fr. Tully Park.
Under 17
Last Friday the U-17 team which won the 2014 Division 4 League following a cracking final when they needed a last gasp Cathal Finnegan point at the end of extra time to defeat Brú na Boinne by one point received their winner’s medals from Dublin Senior manager Jim Gavin who paid a visit to Fr. Tully Park.
Under 14
The U-14 team had a brilliant weekend in Dunganny. Starting on Friday they defeated Skryne and Slane before overcoming Round Towers on Saturday.
They then returned to the Meath Centre of Excellence on Sunday where they faced St. Patrick’s in the semi-final. Playing into a stiff breeze in the first half they would have been delighted to be 1-01 to 0-01 ahead. A brilliant start to the second half saw them kick 1-05 in the first four minutes to pave the way for progression to the final.
In that final they renewed acquaintances with Trim whom they had twice faced last year at U-13 level. Once more they found themselves playing into the breeze which was now accompanied by a misty rain but in spite of Trim getting off to the better start the boys found themselves 2-03 to 0-05 ahead at half time.
Knowing a good start would be crucial at the outset of the second half the team returned to action with only one thing on their mind, goals. And true to form they rattled the back of the Trim net three times in the opening five minutes to virtually engrave their name on the cup.
With a number of key players absent over the weekend such as Ben Coffey, Peter Drummond, Woodley Nicholson, Conor Dunne, Tiernan Keogh and Josh Ryan this puts the depth of talent among this group of players into perspective. The players who were available for selection must be commended for the quality of football which they played and for the exemplary attitude with which they played all their games.
Under 12
Training for the U-12 team has recently commenced and will continue next Monday at 19:30 in the clubhouse.
Senior Ladies
The following are the Senior Ladies fixtures for the upcoming Division 1 campaign.
08/03/2015 Round 1 Seneschalstown v Boardsmill
21/03/2015 Round 2 Simonstown v Seneschalstown
06/04/2015 Round 3 Seneschalstown v St Ultan’s
14/04/2015 Round 4 Dunboyne v Seneschalstown
22/04/2015 Round 5 Seneschalstown v Oldcastle
29/04/2015 Round 6 Na Fianna v Seneschalstown
04/05/2015 Round 7 Seneschalstown v O’Mahonys
Strictly Come Dancing/Presentation Evening
The Newgrange Hotel will be the venue on March 6th when we launch Strictly Come Dancing. It has been a major success in both 2013 and 2014 and no doubt this years will be a brilliant occasion once more. The dance partners will be unveiled on the night before they knuckle down to perfect their routines for the big night which will take place in the Knightsbrook Hotel in May.
Also on the night of the launch the victorious Senior Men’s and Ladies teams from last year will be presented with their medals.
Club Membership
Membership rates for the year are as follows:
Adult Player (Over 16) €80
Juvenile Player €45
Adult (Non Player) €50
Family (2 Non playing Adults and Children U16) €125
Social Membership €10
Gym €110
Deposit for Fob Card for GYM €20
Membership is due by March 17th and can be paid to any committee member.
Strength and Conditioning
Congrats to Séimí Byrne who was this week’s topdog at Saturday’s Strength and Conditioning session. From the outset he put in a huge effort and was thoroughly deserving of his award. The sessions continue this Saturday at 16:00 in the clubhouse.
Girls Under 14:
The girls will have their first League game of the year on Saturday when they take on Ratoath in Fr. Tully Park on Saturday at 13:00. Best of luck to the girls for the upcoming season.
Their training takes place on Monday evenings from 18:30 – 19:30.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in this week’s Lotto were 4, 5, 14 and 15. There was no winner of the jackpot of €6,000. Next week’s jackpot will be worth €6,100. The 5 x €25 winners are Rose Mullen, Cathal O’Dowd, Mark Smith, Siobhan Donovan and Shane Corbally.
Tickets for the Lotto are €2 or 3 for €5. They can be purchased from committee members, Lotto sellers, local shops or you can also play online at http://www.helpourclub.ie/localhome.asp?
Meath Minors
Congratulations to the Meath Minors who defeated Louth by 5-17 to 3-11 on Saturday in Round 1 of the Leinster Minor League in Ashbourne.
Joe Sheridan is a selector with the Minors this year while Adam Carey and Niall Hickey are part of the panel. Adam lined out at right half back on Saturday, chipping in with a point from play.
The side will next play Longford in Ballymahon on Saturday at 14:30.
Meath Ladies
The Meath Senior Ladies after a week’s break resume their Tesco Homegrown National Football League season on Sunday when they welcome Down to Ashbourne. Throw in is at 14:00 with admission being – Adults 8 euro, Students\OAPS 5 euro, u16s free.
The Minors commenced their Leinster Championship last Saturday when they travelled to the Garden County to take on Wicklow and came away with a comprehensive 8-10 to 1-07 victory.
