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| Written by Larry Daly |
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Club News Week 51 2011
Monster Christmas Draw The Christmas draw took place on Saturday 17 Dec was very well attended. A big thank you to Mick Brown, Eileen Hickey, and the other organisers and sellers. More than 6000 tickets were sold, an excellent result. A special thanks to Mark Ward who was the biggest individual seller. Michael Doherty 23 Wesley Lawns won €1000. Michael Whelan Orbey View won €500. Fiona Delaney 113 Balally Drive won €300. Many Thanks to our sponsors who generously donated many prizes that helped make this draw a success. Christmas Trees Christmas trees are on sale until 5 PM on 18 Dec at the clubhouse at competitive prices. Juvenile
Commiserations to the U21 footballers who recently lost out to Castleknock by a single point.
Club News Week 50 2011
Lotto Draw
This weeks Bonus Prize winner is: Killian & Paula O’Beirne c/o C O’Shea
Launch of "Treasures Memories" by GAA President Christy Cooney Don’t forget our monster Christmas Draw will be held on next Saturday night the 17th of December with live music and craic in the club house from 8 till late, put it in your diary. Christmas Trees will be back on sale in the Clubhouse this Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th of December.
Week Commencing 21 August 2011
Senior footballers were desperately unlucky to lose by a point at home to Lucan Sarsfields Sunday morning conceding a penalty that was converted at the final whistle. However our U15 Footballers had a great win afterwards overcoming a strong Na Fianna side in a highly competitive and entertaining match.
Senior hurlers are in action in the Championship next Saturday August 27 playing Finbars at home at 6pm. All support welcome.
The Annual Corporate Lunch is being held in Croke Park Friday 2nd September with RTEs Marty Morrissey hosting the event. A table of ten costs €1,000 and individual seats may be purchased for €100. Further details are available on the club website.
The Club has decided to add to its record of Club members who have played for any County, in any grade, the names of any Club members who have played for London, in any grade, at any time. A list of such members is on display in the Clubhouse and anyone who is eligible, should examine this list to ensure that their name is included.
Congratulations to Eilish Fitzgibbon, nee Flynn, formerly of Balally Close, and Philip Fitzgibbon, Castlegregory, County Kerry, on the birth of a baby boy, Eamon, another grandchild for Ann Flynn, Balally Close. Sympathy is extended to the Hughes family Clonard Park, on the death of Mary's mother, Eileen Field. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.
There was no winner of the Lotto this week. The numbers drawn were, 23, 25, 29. Next weeks jackpot will be €2,200.
Week Commencing 17 July 2011
A School of Excellence for Boys & Girls born 1996 to1999 (inclusive) will be held August 15th to 19th 10am to 1:30pm. Please note that this is a Training Camp and not a Summer Camp. Training will be conducted by inter-county players and coaches. The cost is €50.00 and participants will receive Naomh Olaf gear unique to the School of Excellence. Details are posted on the club website where a registration form may be downloaded.
The Annual Corporate Lunch will be held in Croke Park on Friday 2nd September and the cost is €1,000 per table of ten. The event will be hosted by Marty Morrissey and the theme is Celebrating Dublin Hurling.
Any Club member who has played, Football, Hurling, or Camogie, for Dublin or any other County, at any time in their lives, please examine the list on display in the Club house and ensure that your name is included.
Congratulations to Enda Brennan, Dun Emer and Victoria Harding, Kildare, on their recent marriage in Spain. Their home is now in Naas, Co Kildare.
Sympathy is extended to the Keaveney family Dun Emer the sudden and untimely death of Nuala Keaveney. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hainm dílis.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 4 – 17 – 27. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €1,700.
Week Commencing 10 July 2011
Dates for Summer Camps are July 11-15 VHI Cúl Camp, July 18-22 Gaelic Football / Hurling, August 8-12 Multi Sports Camps. All camps are open for Boys & Girls from Senior Infants to 6th Class. Times 9:30am–2pm Mon-Fri. Cost €50 per camp. Book any two weeks camp before 30th June for the special price of €80 per child.
A School of Excellence for Boys & Girls born 1996 to1999 (inclusive) will be held August 15th to 19th 10am to 1:30pm. Please note that this is a Training Camp and not a Summer Camp. Training will be conducted by inter-county players and coaches. The cost is €50.00 and participants will receive Naomh Olaf gear unique to the School of Excellence. Details are posted on the club website where a registration form may be downloaded.
The Annual Corporate Lunch will be held in Croke Park on Friday 2nd September and the cost is €1,000 per table of ten. The event will be hosted by Marty Morrissey and the theme is Celebrating Dublin Hurling.
The record of Club members who have played for Dublin, Football, Hurling or Camogie teams since 1981, is on display in the Clubhouse until the 30th July. Members are asked to inspect the record to ensure that it is accurate, before it is published in a history of the Club.
Congratulations to Philip and Cathy Byrne, Marley Court, on the birth of a baby boy, Ronan. A first child for the couple and a grandchild for Liam and Maureen Byrne, Kingston, Ballinteer. Philip who played football for the Club was reared for a time in Wedgewood and is now a member of An Garda Siochana, stationed in the Bridewell.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 15– 18 – 29. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €1,600.
Week Commencing 3 July 2011
U15 Footballers had a great win at home to Fingallians Sunday morning in a top of the table clash. Whatever was said in the team talk at half time had the desired effect as the lads upped their game and played some wonderful football in the second half.
There was a great turnout for the Mini All Ireland Finals last Friday night and the good weather added to the occasion. Every child was a winner and lots of great pics will be uploaded to the website. A big thank you to Darren & Aisling for all the hard work.
Dates for Summer Camps are July 11-15 VHI Cúl Camp, July 18-22 Gaelic Football / Hurling, August 8-12 Multi Sports Camps. All camps are open for Boys & Girls from Senior Infants to 6th Class. Times 9:30am–2pm Mon-Fri. Cost €50 per camp. Book any two weeks camp before 30th June for the special price of €80 per child.
The Annual Corporate Lunch will be held in Croke Park on Friday 2nd September and the cost is €1,000 per table of ten. The event will be hosted by Marty Morrissey and the theme is Celebrating Dublin Hurling.
The record of Club members who have played for Dublin, Football, Hurling or Camogie teams since 1981, is on display in the Clubhouse until the 30th July. Members are asked to inspect the record to ensure that it is accurate, before it is published in a history of the Club.
Congratulations to Cathal and Mary Daughton, on the birth of a baby girl, Ellen, a sister for Conor and Mark and another grandchild for Bob Daughton, Parkvale.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 6– 9 – 23. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €1,400.
Week Commencing 26 June 2011
Dates for Summer Camps are July 11-15 VHI Cúl Camp, July 18-22 Gaelic Football / Hurling, August 8-12 Multi Sports Camps. All camps are open for Boys & Girls from Senior Infants to 6th Class. Times 9:30am–2pm Mon-Fri. Cost €50 per camp. Book any two week camp before 30th June for the special price of €80 per child.
The Club has compiled a record of all Club Members who have represented their County, in Hurling, Football, and Camogie, since 1981. It is now intended to add to this record, any Club Member, who has represented their County, in Hurling, Football, or Camogie, at any time in the past. Anyone who knows of any Club Member, who should be included in this record, please contact Brendan McGlynn.
Sympathy is extended to the Birrane family Donnybrook on the death of Bríds mother Hannah Cannon. Funeral Mass at St. Carthas Church Kilcar Co Donegal 12 noon Wednesday. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hainm dílis.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 5 – 6 – 29. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €1,400.
Week Commencing 19 June 2011
Intermediate footballers had a great win at home to Kilmacud Crokes last Wednesday coming from behind late in the game and scoring 1-2 to secure victory by a solitary point. Great performance. Well done lads.
Dates for Summer Camps are July 11-15 VHI Cúl Camp, July 18-22 Gaelic Football / Hurling, August 8-12 Multi Sports Camps. All camps are open for Boys & Girls from Senior Infants to 6th Class. Times 9:30am–2pm Mon-Fri. Cost €50 per camp. Book any two weeks camp before 30th June for the special price of €80 per child.
A night of celebration will be held in the club Thursday 23rd June to mark the occasion of St Olafs NS boys teams winning the double in both hurling and football. Videos of both games will be shown to the boys, their parents and teachers and all who wish to celebrate with them. A wall plaque marking the occasion is being commissioned by the club and will be presented to Principal Ger Murphy who will accept it on behalf of the school.
The Club is compiling a record of Club members who have served Dublin County, or nationally, as an Official, or in an Administrative capacity, at any time since 1981. Full particulars to Brendan McGlynn please.
Sympathy is extended to the Ellis Family, Balally Avenue, on the death of Ciaran Ellis, to the Brennan family Dunemer, on the death of Christina's mother, Christina Ward, and to the Supple Family, Balally Close, on the death of Vincent's sister Pamilla Kelleher.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 1 – 11 – 16. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €1,300.
Week Commencing 22 June 2011
Junior hurlers had an impressive victory at home to Faughs in the championship Sunday winning by 1-10 to 0-6 despite the inclement weather conditions. Well done lads.
Best wishes to our Gaelic4Mothers in the Leinster Blitz at Kinnegad next Saturday 18th June. Congratulations to Kate Murray who came on as a sub in the U14 All Ireland Football Final versus Cork at Birr last Sunday. Although the Dubs were well beaten by Cork it is a great honour for Kate and indeed the club to feature in an All Ireland Final.
A night of celebration will be held in the club Thursday 23rd June to mark the occasion of St Olafs NS boys teams winning the double in both hurling and football. Videos of both games will be shown to the boys, their parents and teachers and all who wish to celebrate with them. A wall plaque marking the occasion is being commissioned by the club and will be presented to Principal Ger Murphy who will accept it on behalf of the school.
An American Themed Evening with lots of fun and games music and dancing will be held in the sports hall Saturday 2nd July and promises to be great craic. Fancy Dress is optional and tickets are great value at €15.00 each. Further details are available on the website.
Best wishes to Mary & Paddy O’Shea Balally Avenue for a full and speedy recovery from illness.
Congratulations to Derek Dowling and Jenny King on their recent marriage at Summehill Hotel Enniskerry. Sympathy is extended to the O'Mahony family, Wedgewood, on the death of Finbarr's mother Carmel. Also sympathy is extended to the family of Myles O’Neill Loreto Crescent Rathfarnham on his recent passing.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 2 – 5 – 31. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €1,200.
Week Commencing 22 May 2011
The Charity Boxing night was a fantastic success with a large crowd in attendance. It must surely rank as one of the greatest nights ever in the club. Well done to the main organisers Martin Farrelley and Mark Wilkins who brought the idea to reality. Special praise goes to both of them and to the other 14 boxers who made this event possible. The event could never have happened without the “Likely Lads” our brave boxers who put their bodies (and reputations) on the line for the club. Well done to the tuxedoed MC on the night Anthony Delaney who is a natural and has a calling if ever he decides to give up the day job. As we all know behind every great man there is a great woman and as usual Mags played a blinder behind the scenes. Thank you one and all.
The annual Golf Classic takes place in Edmonstown Golf Club next Friday 27th May. This is an important fundraiser and support is essential in the current economic climate. The format is Singles Stapleford competition and cost of entry €100 which includes a steak dinner. Sponsorship of a hole costs €75. For more information contact Tom Culligan 086 8523529, Mick Brown 087 2587243, Fran O’Dwyer 087 2750665 or John Mullhall 087 2571691.
Best wishes and good luck to Declan O’Dwyer and the Dublin Hurlers in the Leinster Championship clash with Offaly at Croke Park Sunday.
Former Tipperary hurler Eamon Corcoran has kindly agreed to run a training session with the U13/14 boys on May 30th at 7pm. All Juvenile Hurling Mentors are encouraged to come along.
Congratulations to Tony and Orlagh O'Brien, on the birth of a baby girl, Emily, a sister for P.J. and another grandchild for Brenda.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 2 – 14 – 19. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €2,100.
Week Commencing 15 May 2011
The ticket list is up behind the bar for the Dublin v Offaly Leinster Hurling Championship quarter final at Croke Park on 29th May.
Congratulations to Eoin Kinsella on his selection and appointment as Captain to the Dublin Junior Football Team. Congrats also to Shane Whyte and Colin Doyle on their selection to the panel. Congratulations to David Byrne on his selection to the Dublin Minor Football panel. Well done guys.
The inaugural Greg Naughton Memorial Tournament was held in the club last Sunday and was won by Naomh Olaf. This was an U15 Football competition and thanks to St Annes and Kilmacud Crokes for taking part. Greg’s Dad Ven presented the pennants, medals and trophies and sponsored a meal for all the participants in the function room afterwards.
Saturday was a busy day with the club hosting the annual party for the First Holy Communicants from St Olafs NS and also Division 5 of the Hurling Féile. Our lads had to travel to St Peregrines for their semi-final clash which they lost. In the meanwhile our girls were participating in the Division 1 Camogie Féile at Faughs and narrowly lost out on a place in the semi-final losing by a solitary point to Crumlin.
The much anticipated Charity Boxing Night will be held in the sports hall on Saturday 21st May and looks like being a sell out with almost 350 tickets sold. This promises to be a great night and music will be provided afterwards by Sal Vitro winners of Hard Rock Café Band of Bands.
The annual Golf Classic takes place in Edmonstown Golf Club on Friday 27th May 2011. This is an important fundraiser and support is essential in the current economic climate. The format is Singles Stapleford competition and cost of entry €100 which includes a steak dinner. Sponsorship of a hole costs €75. For more information contact Tom Culligan 086 8523529, Mick Brown 087 2587243, Fran O’Dwyer 087 2750665 or John Mullhall 087 2571691.
For historical reasons, the Club is compiling a record of all Club members who have played for Dublin, in any grade, in Hurling, Football including Ladies Football, or Camogie, since the Club was founded in 1981. A meeting is being held in the Clubhouse, at 8 pm. on Tuesday the 24th. May, to establish what female Players are to be included in this record. All Club members are invited to attend this meeting.
Congratulations to John and Joanne Keane, Holywell, on the birth of a baby boy Seán, a brother for Cara and a second grandchild for Seán and Heather.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 3 – 16 – 29. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €2,000.
Week Commencing 8 May 2011
Congratulations to Tommy Brown and the Dublin Ladies Football Team on victory over Meath in the Division 2 Final of the National Football League at Parnell Park last Saturday. Our G4Ms played a mini-game versus Simonstown of Meath at half time and did the Club proud. Although the score finished level at 0-1 apiece our girls had the upper hand throughout and were unlucky not to win the tie. Well done Ladies you were fantastic ambassadors for the club.
The inaugural Greg Naughton Memorial Tournament will be held in the club next Sunday 15th May and will feature our U15 Football Team managed by Ger O’Malley. Contact Ger for further details.
Best wishes to former senior footballer Paul Curran from Valencia Co. Kerry in his battle against illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The annual Golf Classic takes place in Edmonstown Golf Club on Friday 27th May 2011. This is an important fundraiser and support is essential in the current economic climate. The format is Singles Stapleford competition and cost of entry €100 which includes a steak dinner. Sponsorship of a hole costs €75. For more information contact Tom Culligan 086 8523529, Mick Brown 087 2587243, Fran O’Dwyer 087 2750665 or John Mullhall 087 2571691.
A Charity Boxing Night will be held in the sports hall on Saturday 21st May. The proceeds will be shared by Naomh Olaf and Testicular Cancer. Admission is €20 per person or €30 per couple. The first fight starts at 9pm sharp and the main bout of the evening features Marto The Hitman v Sugar Ray Stapo. Entertainment will be provided afterwards by Sal Vitro winners of Hard Rock Café Band of Bands.
Congratulations to Niall and Deirdre Byrne on the birth of a baby boy, Micheál, a brother for Peter, and a sixth grandchild, for Nuala.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 6 – 14 – 28. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €1,900.
Week Commemcing 1 May 2011
Congratulations to the Dublin Hurlers and our own Declan O’Dwyer on an historical win versus Kilkenny in the Allianz Hurling League Final at Croke Park last Sunday. It was an outstanding performance and the final score of 0-22 to 1-7 truly reflected Dublin’s dominance throughout the game. Well done Declan, Naomh Olaf is very proud of you!
Commiserations to our Senior Footballers on losing the first round of the Intermediate Championship to Cuala by the narrowest of margins at Stars of Erins in Glencullen last Friday. It was an entertaining game for the large crowd in attendance and Olafs certainly had enough chances to at least merit a draw. Dublin star Michael Fitzimons had his work cut out trying to keep the reins on Kinsy.
Commiserations to our U14 Footballers on narrowly losing out to Dubh Ghall in the semi-final of the Division 6 Féile competition last Saturday. Having won the group stage with three wins out of three they were beaten in the semi-final by three points. Congratulations to Dubh Ghall and well done to Anthony Delaney and the Juvenile Section for hosting another Féile competition.
The Club was pleased to welcome visitors from Bro Leon our Gaelic Brethren in France to our premises Easter Monday. Chairman Harry O’Crowley took great pleasure in welcoming our guests and exchanging jerseys with them.
Our G4Ms have been invited by Croke Park to play a mini game against G4Ms from a Meath club at half time in the Dublin-Meath NFL Ladies Div 2 final at Parnell Park Saturday 7th May (throw-in 3:30pm).
A Charity Boxing Night will be held in the sports hall on Saturday 21st May. The proceeds will be shared by Naomh Olaf and Testicular Cancer. Admission is €20 per person or €30 per couple. The first fight starts at 9pm sharp and the main bout of the evening features Marto The Hitman v Sugar Ray Stapo. Entertainment will be provided afterwards by Sal Vitro winners of Hard Rock Café Band of Bands.
For historical reasons, the Club is compiling a record, of all Club members who have played for Dublin in any grade, in hurling, football including Ladies football, or Camogie, since the Club was founded in 1981. A meeting is being held in the Clubhouse, at 8 pm on Tuesday, the 10th. May, to establish what male players are to be included in this record. A further meeting will be held dealing with the Ladies section. All Club members are invited to attend the meeting on the 10th May.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 9 – 11 – 22. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €1,800.
Week Commencing 24 April 2011
Congratulations to Keith Noonan on being selected for the Dublin South U15 Football panel. He made his debut last Saturday morning in a trial match versus Kildare at Thomas Davis GAA Club. Photos have been uploaded to the website.
The Gaelic4Mothers(G4M) program continues on Wed nights at 7:30pm. No previous experience is required and our coaching staff will show you what to do. Contact Harry O’Crowley or Mags Kyne Delaney for further info.
Our G4Ms have been invited by Croke Park to play a mini game against G4Ms from a Meath club at half time in the Dublin-Meath NFL Ladies Div 2 final at Parnell Park Saturday 7th May (throw-in 3:30pm).
A Charity Boxing Night will be held in the sports hall on Saturday 21st May. The proceeds will be shared by Naomh Olaf and Testicular Cancer. Admission is €20 per person or €30 per couple. The first fight starts at 9pm sharp and the main bout of the evening features Marto The Hitman v Sugar Ray Stapo. Entertainment will be provided afterwards by Sal Vitro winners of Hard Rock Café Band of Bands.
As most Club members are aware Brendan McGlynn is compiling a thirty year history of the Club, with the intention of having it published later this year. He now invites any Club member who wishes to write an article, about any aspect of Club life, over the past thirty years, to contact him before the 30th April. If anyone has Club photographs of interest, please contact him without delay.
Congratulations to Gavin and Claudine Brown, on the birth of twins, Amber and Alexander. Congratulations also to Darragh and Eimear Maxwell, on the birth of a daughter, Aoife, a sister for Shane.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 12 – 13 – 28. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €1,700
Week Commencing 17th April 2011
Tickets for Dublin v Cork next Sunday will be available for collection in the bar Tuesday 9pm. The ticket list for the Hurlling Final featuring Dublin v Kilkenny Sunday May 1st is now up behind the bar. This game has been switched from Semple Stadium to Croke Park and throw-in is at 4pm.
Congratulations to our U14 Girls Football team who narrowly lost out on reaching the final stages of the Féile Division 1 competition last weekend. They finished level with Foxrock Cabinteely and O’Tooles on winning two games each and were eliminated on a narrow score difference. They are a fantastic team and were true heroines for the club.
Thanks to Anthony Delaney and his team for superb organisation in hosting the event with no less than ten teams and their attending supporters participating on Saturday.
Congratulations to Ger O’Malley and our U15 Footballers on a great win over Ballyboden St Endas at home last Thursday evening. Also congratulations to Stephen Stapleton, Cathal Soraghan & Co and their U13 Footballers on a great win over Ballyboden at home last Saturday. This was our B team and it is the first time in many years that the club has fielded two teams in an age group at Juvenile level.
A Charity Boxing Night will be held in the sports hall on Saturday 21st May. The proceeds will be shared by Naomh Olaf and Testicular Cancer. Admission is €20 per person or €30 per couple. The first fight starts at 9pm sharp and the main bout of the evening features Marto The Hitman v Sugar Ray Stapo. Entertainment will be provided afterwards by Sal Vitro winners of Hard Rock Café Band of Bands.
The Gaelic4Mothers program is not on this week and participants are invited to a social evening in the bar instead.
As most Club members are aware Brendan McGlynn is compiling a thirty year history of the Club, with the intention of having it published later this year. He now invites any Club member who wishes to write an article, about any aspect of Club life, over the past thirty years, to contact him before the 30th April. If anyone has Club photographs of interest, please contact him without delay.
Sympathy is extended to the Fagan family, Wesley Heights, on the death of Anne’s brother Joe Mullins. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a ainm dílis.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 9 – 18 – 23. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €1,600
Week Commencing 3 April 2011
U15 footballers had a great win Sunday morning at home to league leaders Erins Isle who were unbeaten coming into this game. It was a great game of football with Olafs winning by 4-7 to 3-6. Special mention is due to Jamie O’Malley who scored a hat-trick of goals.
Minor footballers also had a good win at home Sunday versus St Mary’s Saggart. Well done lads.
The first Town Hall meeting of the year will be held in the bar Tues 12 April at 9pm. This will be an open forum without an agenda At which an interim report on club activities since the AGM will be given followed by a Q&A session.
The club is hosting a comedy night in the Laughter Lounge, Eden Quay, Thursday 7th April. Tickets for the event cost €25 and the doors open at 7pm with the show starting at 8:30pm. Seating is unreserved and a free cocktail is available to the early birds from 7-7:30pm.
A Charity Boxing Night will be held in the sports hall on Saturday 21st May. The proceeds will be shared by Naomh Olaf and Testicular Cancer. Admission is €20 per person or €30 per couple. The first fight starts at 9pm sharp and the main bout of the evening features Marto The Hitman v Sugar Ray Stapo. Entertainment will be provided afterwards by Sal Vitro winners of Hard Rock Café Band of Bands.
The Gaelic4Mothers program continues on Wed nights at 7:30pm. Great craic is being had by all and rumour has it that extra time is being played in the bar. If you haven’t already tried it do yourself a favour and come along and join in the fun. No previous experience is required and our coaching staff will show you what to do. Contact Harry O’Crowley or Mags Kyne Delaney for further info.
As most Club members are aware Brendan McGlynn is compiling a thirty year history of the Club, with the intension of having it published later this year. He now invites any Club member who wishes to write an article, about any aspect of Club life, over the past thirty years, to contact him before the 30th April. If anyone has Club photographs of interest, please contact him without delay.
Sympathy is extended to the Morris family on the death of Mary’s mother. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hainm dílis.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 5 – 6 – 15. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €1,400
Week Commencing 27 Mar 2011
Best wishes to Conor Sobolewski who sustained a fractured jaw at home to St Vincents Sunday morning and carried on to complete the game.
The Golf Society is holding a table quiz in the clubhouse Thursday 31st March at 8:30pm. All are welcome.
Tickets for the final home game in the Allianz League Series at Croke Park next Saturday 2nd April will be available for collection in the clubhouse Friday 7pm.
A Juvenile Disco for 12-14 year olds will be held in the function room Friday 1st April 8-11pm. Tickets cost €7.00 and entry is strictly by ticket only.
The club is hosting a comedy night in the Laughter Lounge, Eden Quay, Thursday 7th April. Tickets for the event cost €25 and the doors open at 7pm with the show starting at 8:30pm. Seating is unreserved and a free cocktail is available to the early birds from 7-7:30pm.
A Charity Boxing Night will be held in the sports hall on Saturday 21st May. The proceeds will be shared by Naomh Olaf and Testicular Cancer. Admission is €20 per person or €30 per couple. The first fight starts at 9pm sharp and the main bout of the evening features Marto The Hitman v Sugar Ray Stapo. Entertainment will be provided afterwards by Sal Vitro winners of Hard Rock Café Band of Bands.
The Gaelic4Mothers program continues on Wed nights at 7:30pm. Great craic is being had by all and rumour has it that extra time is being played in the bar. If you haven’t already tried it do yourself a favour and come along and join in the fun. No previous experience is required and our coaching staff will show you what to do. Contact Harry O’Crowley or Mags Kyne Delaney for further info.
As most Club members are aware Brendan McGlynn is compiling a thirty year history of the Club, with the intension of having it published later this year. He now invites any Club member who wishes to write an article, about any aspect of Club life, over the past thirty years, to contact him before the 30th April. If anyone has Club photographs of interest, please contact him without delay.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 3 – 14 – 21. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €1,300.
Week Commencing 20 Mar 2011
St Patricks Day was great fun in the club with a large crowd in attendance. Thanks to Marto for all his hard work and a special word of thanks to his lovely wife Helen for making it such a fun occasion for kids. Photos have been uploaded to the website and two poster collages will be on display shortly. Congratulations to Kate Murray on making her debut for Dublin in the Championship against Wexford and scoring a point. Best wishes to Sadie Lanigan who went over on her ankle in an U14 Football match at home Sunday. We wish her a speedy recovery.
The Golf Society is holding a table quiz in the clubhouse Thursday 31st March at 8:30pm. All are welcome.
A Juvenile Disco for 12-14 year olds will be held in the function room Friday 1st April 8-11pm. Tickets cost €7.00 and entry is strictly by ticket only.
The Gaelic4Mothers program continues on Wed nights at 7:30pm. Great craic is being had by all and rumour has it that extra time is being played in the bar. If you haven’t already tried it do yourself a favour and come along and join in the fun. No previous experience is required and our coaching staff will show you what to do. Contact Harry O’Crowley or Mags Kyne Delaney for further info.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. The numbers drawn were 5 - 26 - 28. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €1,200.
Week Commencing 13 Mar
Marto has lots of activity planned for parents and kids in the bar St Patricks Day which will be a Family fun day. The club finals from Croke Park will be shown live on TV and live music will be provided by Second Edition from 6:30pm.
Congratulations to Josh Dunford, Eoin Lumsden and their band Sal Vitro on winning Hard Rock Café Battle of the Bands All Ireland Champions. They go on to represent Ireland in the International finals and the overall winners get to play support act to Bon Jovi at a major gig. Well done lads and good luck in the final.
The Gaelic4Mothers program continues on Wed nights at 7:30pm. Great craic is being had by all and rumour has it that extra time is being played in the bar. If you haven’t already tried it do yourself a favour and come along and join in the fun. No previous experience is required and our coaching staff will show you what to do. Contact Harry O’Crowley or Mags Kyne Delaney for further info.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 3-6-17. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €1,100.
Week Commencing 6 Mar 2011
Senior Footballers had a good win in the Loving Cup at home Saturday versus Ballyboden St Endas. Well done lads.
The Dublin Hurlers had another good win in the Allianz League overcoming Offaly in Tullamore by 2-23 to 1-13.
Ger O’Malley was very much involved on the sideline as usual Sunday morning overseeing his U15 Footballers secure victory against Skerries in a competitive encounter. This is despite him having fractured ribs and a bruised lung. We wish Ger a speedy recovery and of course continued success with his team.
The Gaelic4Mothers program continues on Wed nights at 7:30pm. This is a 6 week program aimed at women and mothers who may not have played for a long time or who may never have played Ladies Football (being a mother is not a necessity but participants must be 18+). Contact Harry O’Crowley or Mags Kyne Delaney for further info.
A large crowd turned up for the Family Table Quiz last Friday with 32 tables participating. Well done to Anthony Delaney and the Juvenile Section and everybody involved.
The Lotto Jackpot of €1,100 was won last night by Sheila Fagan. Numbers drawn were 23 - 25 - 26. Next weeks Jackpot is€1,000.
Week Commencing 27 Feb 2011
Congratulations to Declan O’Dwyer and the Dublin Hurlers on their win over Kilkenny by 2-17 to 2-13 in the Walsh Cup Final in Parnell Park on Sunday.
Congratulations to Colin Doyle on making the Panel for the Dublin U21 Footballers Championship clash against Meath in Navan last week. Colin is the first Naomh Olaf player to be selected for the U21s in the last ten years.
The Gaelic4Mothers program kicked off in the club last Wednesday and was a great success with 45 women attending the inaugural training session. This is a 6 week program aimed at women and mothers who may not have played for a long time or who may never have played Ladies Football (being a mother is not a necessity but participants must be 18+). Training is 7:30pm Wednesday. Contact Harry O’Crowley or Mags Kyne Delaney for further info.
The Juvenile Section is hosting a Family Table Quiz next Friday 4th March 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Cost is €20 per table.
Brendan McGlynn is still trying to find out who were the members of the Naomh Olaf team that won the Dublin final in the Tra Na Gceist section of Scor Na N og in the year 1986/87. He is aware that Lorcan Duff was one of the Club members who took part.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. The numbers drawn were 8-11-20. Next weeks Jackpot is €1,100.
Week Commencing 20 Feb 2011
The Allianz Spring Series was a great success on Saturday night with a crowd of 35,000 enjoying an atmospheric occasion under floodlights. Well done to the Dublin Footballers and Hurlers and to our own Declan O’Dwyer who scored a super goal for the Dublin hurlers his second goal in consecutive matches. Jedward put on a great performance for the kids who will surely turn up again in great numbers on April 2nd.
Tickets for Dublin v Kerry will be distributed in the clubhouse from 9pm Thusday next. Anybody looking for tickets please contact Larry Daly tel 087 2886651 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The mentors & helpers night was enjoyed by a large crowd in the bar Friday evening and thanks to the members of the Executive Committee for providing sandwiches.
Congratulations to Cathal Soraghan and the U13 panel for being first to have their team photos hung in the clubhouse for the 2011 season. All juvenile mentors to contact the PRO for photo shoot ASAP.
A Gaelic4Mothers program will kick off in the club on Wednesday 23rd February at 7.30pm. It is an initial 6 week program aimed at women and mothers who may not have played for a long time or who may never have played Ladies Football (being a mother is not a necessity but participants must be 18+). Contact Harry O’Crowley or Mags Kyne Delaney for further info.
There was one winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 6-17-29. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €1,000.
Naomh Olaf Club Notes WC 13 Feb 2011
Congratulations to Declan O’Dwyer who scored 1-1 for the Dublin hurlers in the Allianz League away to Waterford on Sunday. The game finished all square Waterford 3-16 Dublin 2-19. Congratulations to Kate Murray and Niamh Donnelly on being selected for the Dublin U14 football panel.
The Club had a very successful day at Scór na bPáistí Átha Cliath in Peregrines on Sunday winning in four categories. Congratulations to St Olafs and St Mary’s NS on each winning a category and to Gaelscoil Thaobh na Coille on winning two categories.
Tickets for Dublin v Cork Feb 19 and season tickets for the Allianz Series will be distributed in the clubhouse Thursday 9pm. Please note that fans will have to make their own way to Croke Park as the club will not be providing a coach on this occasion.
A Gaelic4Mothers program will kick off in the club on Wednesday 23rd February at 7.30pm. It is an initial 6 week program aimed at women and mothers who may not have played for a long time or who may never have played Ladies Football (being a mother is not a necessity but participants must be 18+). Contact Harry O’Crowley or Mags Kyne Delaney for further info.
The Mentors & Helpers night takes place in the bar next Friday Feb 18 from 9pm.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 14-28-29. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €3,300.
Week Commencing 6 February 2011
Congratulations to Tommy Brown and the Jackies on a comprehensive win versus Armagh by 2-17 to 1-4 in their first league outing of the campaign.
There was a good turnout in the bar on Friday night for the Adult Awards presentation and photos have been uploaded to the website. Congrats to all of the award winners and thanks to new managers Sean Maher and John Mitchell for presenting the awards.
In a change to recent announcements Aisling Farrelly (BBSE) previously a GPO with TSS and a member of the successful All-Ireland Ladies Football team in 2010 will take over the role as Club Coach from Johnny McGrath instead of Conor Sabolewski. Conor has been offered a full-time position in his previous employment and we wish him every success in his new career.
Brendan McGlynn wishes to know for historical reasons who were the members of the Naomh Olaf team that won the Dublin final in the Tra Na Gceist section of Scor Na N og in the year 1986/87. He is aware that Lorcan Duff was one of the Club members who took part.
Anyone wishing to purchase tickets for the Allianz Spring Series must get their order in by Wed Feb 9 latest. Tickets will be distributed on the Thursday night before the game as usual. The club will arrange a bus to /from Croke Park for each match and further details will be provided next week.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 9 - 15 - 24. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €3,200
Week Commencing 30 January 2011
There was a huge crowd in the sports hall on Sunday for the Juvenile Awards presentation. Thanks to Dublin Ladies Football Manager Tommy Brown and Dubs Player Eimear Mairtín for presenting the awards and to Anthony Delaney and his team for organising a great event.
Conor Sabolewski takes over as Club Coach from Johnny McGrath who is returning to college. We would like to thank Johnny for doing a great job and wish Conor every success in his new role.
Congratulations to U15 footballer Luke Boyle on winning the Dublin 60 kilo Boxing Championship.
The list for tickets for Dublin’s home games in the NFL at Croke Park is up behind the bar. Anyone wanting a season ticket for all four games or tickets for the first outing against Cork Feb 19 MUST place their order by Friday 4 Feb. JEDWARD will provide the entertainment on Feb 19 and kids tickets cost only €5.00 per game. This is a great opportunity for the club to raise much needed funds by getting a share of the proceeds based on ticket sales. So please promote the Allianz Spring Series in your workplace and among family and friends.
The Adult Awards presentation takes place in the clubhouse next Friday 4th February at 9:30pm.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 8 - 18 - 19. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €3,100.
Week Commencing 23 January 2011
Naomh Olaf is pleased to announce the appointments of Sean Maher as the new Senior Football Manager and John Mitchell as the new Senior Hurling Manager. Sean played for his native county Mayo while John played in goal for Cork and Kilmacud Crokes and was Wicklow hurling manager. We are delighted to have them on board and wish them every success in the future.
Scór na bPáistí was a great success in the club on Sunday with a great array of talent on display from the local schools. Congratulations to Gael Scoil Thaobh na Coille on winning the overall competition. Many thanks to Irish & Culture Officer Sinéad Cassidy and her team for organising another terrific occasion.
Season tickets for Dublin’s home games in the NFL at Croke Park may be purchased for the amazing price of €45 for Adults. Special packages are available for families and details will are posted on the club website. Anyone wishing to purchase tickets should contact Larry Daly 087 2886651 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Juvenile Awards presentation takes place in the clubhouse next Sunday 30th January at 4pm.
Sympathy is extended to the Naughton family, Balallly Avenue, on the untimely death of Greg Naughton. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a ainm dilis.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. The numbers drawn were 6 -12 - 20. Next weeks Jackpot is worth €3,000.
Week Commencing 16 January 2011
Congratulations to St Olafs NS Boys Football Team on their victory in the Cumman na mBunscol finals at Croke Park last Wednesday. They won Corn an Chéid beating Scoil Naithí in the final by 4-14 to 3-7.
The OZO Dubstars took to the field at Glenalbyn last Saturday with the Dubs Football Team managed by Tommy Brown and the Stars managed by Camillus Kilpatrick. The Dubs prevailed on a score of 3-6 to 0-6. The Camogie game was a much tighter affair finishing all square at 1-9 apiece. The highlight of the day was our U10 Girls participating in the half time exchanges and some photos have been uploaded to the club website.
Mentors & Helpers night takes place in the bar Friday Jan 21 from 8:30pm. Juvenile Players & Mentors are asked to pay the membership fees this weekend Jan 22/23 with registration taking place 12:00 – 6:00pm Saturday and 3:00 to 5:00pm Sunday. Scór na bPáistí takes place in the function room 2:00 to 5:00pm Sunday Jan 23.
Season tickets for Dublin’s home games in the NFL at Croke Park may be purchased for the amazing price of €45 for Adults. Special packages are available for families and details will be made available on the website. Anyone wishing to purchase tickets should contact Larry Daly 087 2886651 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
There was no winner of the lotto this week. The numbers drawn were 3 - 8 - 19. Next weeks lotto is worth €2,900. |
