2016 Weekly Club Notes

Club Notaí 30/05/2016

Great weekend of football with our adult mens teams in action. Div1, Div 5 & Div 11 teams all had great wins and the Div 9 only lost out by the narrowest of margins. U 16 hurlers had a good win over Raheny and our Div 4 camogie champions who like our u15 camogie girls, finished their league unbeaten. Ladies footballers had a great championship win over Maurs. Well done to all.

Adult Hurling Senior B Championship this Wednesday away to Parnells at 7:30. All support appreciated. Club House update meeting in Castleknock Hotel at 9pm on Wednesday also.

Sincere thanks to Laurel Lodge parish and all who helped organize the annual Club Mass which, took place last Sunday in Laurel Lodge. Many thanks to DanJoe for his great words of encouragement. Sincere thanks to all who are taking part in the Somerton clean up. Great example of community spirit. Best wishes to all our members and their families following their graduations from the local secondary shools.

Could all club members and friends consider registering for the Topaz cash for club promotion. Full details along with other fundraising opportunities are on the website www.castleknock.net . Please check and see if you can support.

Castleknock Hurling & Football Club annual Golf Classic will take place this year on Friday June 17h at Castleknock Hotel & Country Club. This event is a 4-person stable-ford team event, with prizes for The Longest Drive, and Nearest the Pin. The cost per team is € 400, and to sponsor a Tee Box € 100.The Golf Classic forms an essential part of the annual fundraising efforts at the Club, and allows us to field over 75 teams each week, ranging from juvenile up to adult in Gaelic Football, Hurling, Ladies Football & Camogie. The Golf Classic Committee would like to thank all sponsors for their continued support of our Club. Contact Details; Mick Lynch at 086 2531600.

Many thanks to all our volunteers who have Tir na nÓg looking so well for the nursery on Saturdays. Our Nursery (thanks to Tiger Childcare) takes place on Saturday and it takes place at Tir na nÓg, beside Castleknock Community College starting at 10am. We look forward to welcoming all our young nursery boys and girls for some Spórt agus Spraoi, fun and encouragement. New nursery members always very welcome, just turn up and introduce yourself to one of our many friendly mentors.

Club Notaí 23/5/16

Congrats to our Div 4 Camogie Champions, a great achievement and well done to all involved. Congratulations to the U14 Girls who became Div 2 Camogie Champions, great work on the field by both teams at this age. The Club would like to send best wishes to Caitlin Coffey and the U14 Dublin Development squad who are playing Kildare in the Leinster Championship Final on Saturday 28th May in Coralstown GAA club in Kinnegad @ 2:30pm. All support would be welcome and appreciated.

Well done to our Div 2 adult hurlers on their good win over Plunketts. Div 6 hurlers had a hard earned draw against Kevins.

Sincere thanks to Cuala Gaa for hosting a great Cuala Buladh tournament.

The annual Club Mass takes place next Sunday in Laurel Lodge at 5:30 please attend and wear club colors. Could all club members and friends consider registering for the Topaz cash for club promotion. Full details are on the website.

Many thanks to those who had Tir na nÓg looking so well for the nursery on Saturday. Our Nursery (thanks to Tiger Childcare) takes place on Saturday and it takes place at Tir na nÓg, beside Castleknock Community College starting at 10am. We look forward to welcoming all our young nursery boys and girls for some Spórt agus Spraoi, fun and encouragement. New nursery members always very welcome, just turn up and introduce yourself to one of the many friendly mentors. The club extends condolences to the Nulty family on their recent bereavement.

Club Notaí 16/05/16

Congrats to our u15 Camogie team who clinched the league title last week against St . Peregrines. Well done to all involved. Well done also to our U15a boys who had a great Championship win over Round Towers. Great stuff from Senior 4 Camogie girls who are top of the league. First Ladies football team had a great championship win over Westmanstown. Two great wins from our minor hurlers over the week-end, well done lads. Hard luck to our adult footballers in the C & D championships both teams played well but were unlucky to lose. Well done to both Castleknock Community College and Mount Sackville on their recent Camogie Championships success.

Sincere thanks to O’Tooles for hosting our 2005 boys in a very enjoyable fun tournament. Well done to all on Dublin representative duty over the week-end. Best wishes to Rob Shaw and the Dublin Minors who take on Meath in the Leinster Championship on Saturday. Congrats to Ciarán Kilkenny on his nomination for the first AA/GPA All Stars Player of the Month for 2016. Well deserved!

Siobhan Geraghty who is the Mother of David a first year Minor with Castleknock GAA was the victim of a hit and run and is in a coma in Beaumont Hospital. Please keep Siobhan and David in your thoughts and prayers.

Castleknock Hurling & Football Club annual Golf Classic will take place this year on Friday June 17h at Castleknock Hotel & Country Club. This event is a 4 person stable-ford team event, with prizes for The Longest Drive, and Nearest the Pin. The cost per team is € 400, and to sponsor a Tee Box € 100.The Golf Classic forms an essential part of the annual fundraising efforts at the Club, and allows us to field over 75 teams each week, ranging from juvenile up to adult in Gaelic Football, Hurling, Ladies Football & Camogie. The Golf Classic Committee would like to thank all sponsors for their continued support of our Club. Contact Details; Mick Lynch at 086 2531600.

No winner of last weeks lotto (in association with Riverwood Construction) numbers drawn were 3, 14, 17, 21 this weeks jackpot is €2,200.

Club Notaí 9/5/16

Super win for our Adult Hurlers in the Senior B Championship away against Whitehall. Great performance by all including the large travelling support. Hard luck to second team who lost out to Civil Service. U15 Camogie team had a great win over Skerries and they have a big game v Peregrines this week. Great win for u15 footballers in the A Championship against Round Towers.

Minor Footballers drew against BSJ in Div2 and had a good win over Judes in Div 5. Sincere best wishes to all our players and their families who are gearing up for the Junior and Leaving Cert exams.

Well done to our Castleknock GAA Stewards who helped out at the Darkness into Light walk over the weekend. If you can volunteer to be a steward at the Virgin Media Night Run on Sunday 22nd May please contact Breda on 086 8416431.

Club Nursey (thanks to Tiger Childcare) takes place of Saturdays 10am at Tir na nÓg (beside Castleknock Community College). We look forward to welcoming all new boys and girls for some Spórt agus Spraoi, fun and encouragement. New members always welcome, just turn up and introduce yourself to one of the many friendly mentors.

Congrats to Niall Monahan who won the club Lotto (in association with Riverwood Construction) with a jackpot of €2,400. Numbers drawn were 2, 4, 7, 9.

Club Notaí 02/05/16

If Castleknock GAA did weekends……! And what a weekend it was! Megga Congrats to our U14 footballers who won the Division 1 Dublin Football Féile over the weekend. Sincere thanks to all the players, mentors and parents for all their efforts.

Sincere thanks also to all who contributed to making Somerton a feast of football, looking so well and providing super hospitality. It was a credit to the entire club. Well done to Newcombe Estates our Juvenile Sponsor.

Super win for our adult footballers in the Dublin Senior Championship over Plunketts. Congrats to all involved and also congrats to all who organized and supported the very successful fund-raising race night in Kavanaghs after the Championship game. Great night had by all!

Special mention to our 2nd ladies football team who have had a great start to the season with three great wins. Great win also by the minor hurlers in a great game against Marnog.

Stewards are needed for the Pieta House Darkness into Light walk on 7th May. Please contact Breda on 0868416431 if you can help.

Club Nursey (thanks to Tiger Childcare) takes place of Saturdays 10am. We look forward to welcoming all new boys and girls for some Spórt agus Spraoi, fun and encouragement. New members always welcome, just turn up and introduce yourself to one of the many friendly mentors.

The club sends its sympathies to Patsy McGinnell on the recent passing of Patsy’s brother Barry R.I.P.

There was no winner of the weekly lotto in association with Riverwood Construction. Numbers drawn were 2, 18, 21, 26. Next jackpot in 2,400euro with the draw in Myos on 5th May.

Club Notaí 25/04/16

Well Done to our U14 Camogie teams who took to the field over the weekend.
Marvellous win in Div 2 Féile after hard fought games with a great win in the Final over our neighbours St Brigids to become Féile Champions 2016!. Great performances also from all our Div 5 girls. Thank you for the Huge support from the whole Club, much appreciated by the team and mentors.

Congratulations to Ciara Murray who was part of the Dublin Camogie team who won the U16 Leinster Title. Congrats also to Ciarán Kilkenny on receiving the Man of the Match award for his great display against Kerry in Dublin’s great National League Final win.

Annual Race Night takes place this Friday 29th April in Kavanaghs. Super way to start the bank holiday and it takes place after our senior footballers take on Plunketts in the Senior Football Championship in Parnell Park. Best wishes to our Adult Footballers and our Féile teams next weekend.

Our Nursery (thanks to Tiger Childcare) takes place on Saturdays and it takes place in Somerton (beside Castleknock Hotel) starting at 10am. We look forward to welcoming all our young nursery boys and girls for some Spórt ages Spraoi, fun and encouragement. New nurses members always very welcome, just turn up and introduce yourself to one of the many friendly mentors.

Castleknock GAA, Go on, Give it a Go.

There was no winners the lotto, (in association with Riverwood Construction) numbers drawn 11, 22, 24, 25. Jackpot now 2,200euro

The club sends its deepest sympathies to the Douglas and Kiernan families of their recent sad bereavements.

Club Notaí 18/04/16

A very dramatic weekend for the club saw our brilliant U14 hurlers just pipped by Lucan in the Div 1 Final after extra time. Our Div 5 team also gave a great account of themselves. The club is extremely proud of all our U14 hurlers who represented the club with great skill, passion and pride. Well done to all involved. Congrats to Lucan and sincere thanks to Boden and Peregrines for their hospitality.

The Div1 footballers had a hard fought win over Plunketts in Somerton and also well done to all our adult footballers who had a very productive weekend.

Next weekend is Hurling Championship and our Seniors play Barrog in Somerton on Saturday at 6pm. Please support all our hurlers next weekend. The girls camogie Féile also takes place and your support would again be appreciated. Best of luck to all our teams.

Congrats to Rob Shaw who stared as the Dublin Minors defeated Offaly in the Leinster Championship. Best wishes to Ciarán and the Dubs in the National League Final on Sunday.

Sincere thanks to all involved with the production of The Playboy of the Western World by the brilliant Draoícht Drama Group in CCC.

Annual Race Nite takes place on 29th April (please note date change) in Kavanaghs. Super way to start the Bank Holiday and it takes place after the senior football championship game v Plunketts in Parnell Park. See website for sponsorship opportunities.

Our Nursery (thanks to Tiger Childcare) take place on Saturday and it takes place in Somerton (beside Castleknock Hotel) starting at 10am. We look forward to welcoming all our young nursery boys and girls for some Spórt agus Spraoi, fun and encouragement. New nursery members always very welcome, just turn up and introduce yourself to one of the many friendly mentors. Castleknock GAA, Give it a Go!

The club extends its deepest sympathy to the Kearney family on the death of Nora Cullen R.I.P, the Mother of Club Secretary Eithne Kearney.

Club Notaí 11/04/16

Great wins for of our Adult 1st and 2nd hurling teams over Faughs at the weekend. Two great games and wins over two very good teams. Well done to all.

Comhghairdeas leis na Dub’s Laoch na himeartha Ciarán Kilkenny! Congrats to Caitlin Coffey and the Dubs U14 ladies footballers on their win over Westmeath.

Great week for the Adult Ladies , a week where the club for the first time in our history fielded two adult camogie teams. On the pitch both adult football teams won their cup matches and not to out done both the camogie teams started their league campaign’s with terrific wins. Great win for U16 footballers in the Championship. Three great wins for our U14 footballers including their first game on the main pitch on Somerton where they accounted for near neighbours St Brigids.

Sincere thanks to scoreboard sponsor Brooks for hosting a night in the Carpenter with special guests JJ Delaney and Mick Deegan. Many thanks to Kevin Mallon for his usual great job as MC and to all who organised this very enjoyable event. Special Míle Buíochas to our Club Gaelach who organised Oral Irish Sessions for Leaving Cert Club Members & Friends. Much appreciated by all.

Culture in Castleknock takes place this Thursday 14th with a production of The Playboy of the Western World by the brilliant Draoícht Drama Group in CCC. Ring Breda 0868416431 for tickets.

No winner of weekly lotto, thanks to Riverwood Construction. Number drawn 9, 14, 25, 26. Next draw De Bruns Thurs 14th with Jackpot €2,200.

Club Notaí 04/04/16

Well done to all our U13 and U14 girls who played in the Ladies Football Féile with both our teams giving great performances making their mentors, parents and the club extremely proud of their efforts. The Div1 team narrowly missed out on a place in the semi-final, while the Div 7 team made it to the semi only to be beaten by the eventual winners Naomh Mearnog. Sincere thanks to all who braved the weather and came out to support both teams. Castleknock Abú!

Two hard fought draws for our adult div1 and div5 football teams over the weekend. Lots of guts and never say die attitude on show. Great win for our Adult Ladies in the cup over St Maurs. Minor hurlers kept up their good win with a victory over Rialto Gaels.

Adult Div 2 Hurlers play Faughs in the league on Saturday 9th in Somerton at 6pm. All support would be very welcome.

Culture for Castleknock takes place in the form of The Playboy of the Western World which takes place on 14th April in Castleknock Community College. Tickets can be purchased from 086 8416431 only €10, €5 for students.

Club Race Nite takes place on 22nd April in Kavanaghs Laurel Lodge. Always a fun night so put it in your diary and don’t miss it.

The club has the chance of raising funds from providing stewards at athletic events full details are on the website please consider assisting this initiative.

Our Nursery (thanks to Tiger Childcare) take place on Saturday and it takes place on Tir na nOg (beside Castleknock Community College) starting at 10am. We look forward to welcoming all our young nursery boys and girls for some Spórt agus Spraoi, fun and encouragement. New nursery members always very welcome, just turn up and introduce yourself to one of the many friendly mentors..

Weekly Lotto (tks to Riverwood Construction) numbers drawn were 4, 17, 21, 24. Winner of €3,400 was Philip Phelan – Congrats!. Next Jackpot is €2,000 with the draw in Kavanaghs on 7th April. New members always welcome, all ages. Go on, Give GAA a Go!

Club Notaí 28/3/16

Well done to all who took part in the Castleknock Easter Camp last week, all participants had a week of fun, learnt new skills and made new friends. Congrats to all the Castleknock players who represented Dublin over the weekend, special mentions to Ciara and Tara with the Dublin U16 Ladies footballers, Kaitlin who was with the U14 Ladies footballers and Eoghan, Darragh, Lennon and Aidan who were with the U16 footballers. Well done also to Ciarán on a great performance against Donegal on Saturday.

The club has the chance of raising funds from providing stewards at athletic events full details are on the website please consider assisting this initiative. Our Nursery (thanks to Tiger Childcare) take place on Saturday and it takes place on Tir na nOg (beside Castleknock Community College) starting at 10am. We look forward to welcoming all our young nursery boys and girls for some Spórt agus Spraoi, fun and encouragement. New nursery members always very welcome, just turn up and introduce yourself to one of the many friendly mentors..

Man thanks to Garryowen GAA Club from London who paid the club a visit on Easter Saturday and a match and social evening was enjoyed by all.

Weekly Lotto (tks to Riverwood Construction) numbers drawn were 2, 14, 19, 23. No winner. Next Jackpot is €3,200 with the draw in Myo’s on 31st March. New members always welcome, all ages. Go on, Give GAA a Go!

Club Notaí 21/3/16

Sincere thanks to all who supported our 2016 Féile fundraising table quiz on Friday in The Carpenter pub. A great night was had by all. Well done to all the Castleknock Crew who participated in the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Blanchardstown and who distributed the 2016 Castleknock Proclamation!

Hard fought draw for our adult Div 2 hurlers away to Setanta, never an easy place to get a result so well done lads. Our Div 6 team have a good win over Civil Service.

Great play from all of our ladies under-age teams over the weekend. Well done to Caitlin Coffey and Ciara Murray who represented Castleknock on Dublin Development teams against Kildare last Saturday at U14 and U16 level respectively.

Great win for our minor A footballers away to Plunketts and they keep their unbeaten run going. Our second minor team drew away to Plunketts which was again a great result. Congrats to Rob Shaw and the Dublin Minors who won the Leinter football league on Saturday.

Our Nursery (thanks to Tiger Childcare) take place on Saturday starting at 10am. We look forward to welcoming all our young nursery boys and girls for some Spórt agus Spraoi, fun and encouragement. New nursery members always very welcome, just turn up at Tír na nOg (beside CCC) and introduce yourself to one of the many friendly mentors. Best wishes to all attending The Castleknock GAA Easter Camp this week.

Now that Spring is in the air, it’s time to clear out old clothes etc and drop them down to the green container in Somerton for the clubs Cash for Clobber initiative. It’s a great way to clear the clutter and get some cash for the club! 2016 Club Calendars are still available and every wall should have one, again we are asking all members and friends to please support these initiatives. The club are also collecting any coppers that you may have lying around. So gather them up and contribute to Coppers for Castleknock !

Castleknock play Garryowen from London in a football challenge match in Somerton on Easter Saturday at 4:30 as part of the 2016 celebrations so drop down and enjoy the game.

Remember, new players at all levels and age groups always welcome.

Can all sections of the club who wish to have items mentioned in the weekly club notes please e-mail them to info@castleknock.net on Sunday evenings.

Club Notaí 14/3/16

Our 2016 Féile fundraising table quiz takes place this Friday 18th March upstairs in The Carpenter pub at 8pm. Great prizes on offer and a great opportunity to keep the St Patricks Day craic going! Team of four only €40. The club are also collecting any coppers that you may have lying around. So gather them up and contribute to Coppers for Castleknock !

Great win by our Adult Div 1 footballers over Fingal Ravens and by our Miner hurlers over Round Towers. Well done to Claire Murray & Karla Whelan who played for the Dublin Minor A camogie team against Offaly and to Rob Shaw who played for the Dublin Minor footballers against Meath.

Our Nursery (thanks to Tiger Childcare) take place on Saturday starting at 10am. We look forward to welcoming all our young nursery boys and girls for some Spórt agus Spraoi, fun and encouragement. New nursery members always very welcome, just turn up and introduce yourself to one of the many friendly mentors. The Castleknock GAA Easter Camp takes place from 21st March to 25th March. Application forms are available on www.castleknock.net so download now and don’t miss out!

Remember, new players at all levels and age groups always welcome.

Can all sections of the club who wish to have items mentioned in the weekly club notes please e-mail them to info@castleknock.net on Sunday evenings.

Club Notaí 7/2/16

Bhí fáilte ollmhór roimh Uachtarán CLG Aogán Ó Fearghail chuig Comórtas Seachtar an taobh i Chaisleán Cnucha. Go raibh míle maith le gach duine a bhí ann. Sincere thanks to the President of the GAA Aogán Ó Fearghail who attended our Comórtas 7’s tournament for Seachtain na nGaeilge and particularly for his positive words of encouragement regarding the club. It was a great day for all involved and míle buíochas to all who helped out on the day.

Hard luck to our Div2 hurlers who lost out to Parnells and congrats to the Minor football A’s who had a good win over Isles of the Sea. Big game in Somerton on Sunday when our Div 1 footballers open their home account against Fingal Ravens at 10:30.

Our Nursery (thanks to Tiger Childcare) take place on Saturday starting at 10am. We look forward to welcoming all our young nursery boys and girls for some Spórt agus Spraoi, fun and encouragement. New nursery members always very welcome, just turn up and introduce yourself to one of the many friendly mentors. The Castleknock GAA Easter Camp takes place from 21st March to 25th March. Application forms are available on www.castleknock.net so download now and don’t miss out!

Unfortunatly, the club was targeted by thieves last week and we appeal to all members to be careful and vigilant.

Well done to all who took part and supported the féile fundraising bag packing on Saturday in Dunnes Store in Ongar (many thanks to Dunnes) and the Mothers Day cake sale in Laurel Lodge on Sunday

Now that Spring is in the air, it’s time to clear out old clothes etc and drop them down to the green container in Somerton for the clubs Cash for Clobber initiative. It’s a great way to clear the clutter and get some cash for the club! 2016 Club Calendars are still available and every wall should have one, again we are asking all members and friends to please support these initiatives. No winner of weekly lotto (supported by Riverwood Construction) numbers drawn 3, 5, 16, 18. Next draw The Carpenter- Thurs 10th March with the jackpot at €3,000.

Sincere best wishes and a speedy recovery to the Crokes juvenile player who unfortunately suffered a serious injury during a game against Castleknock over the weekend

Remember, new players at all levels and age groups always welcome.

Can all sections of the club who wish to have items mentioned in the weekly club notes please e-mail them to info@castleknock.net on Sunday evenings.

Club Notaí 29/02/16

It was a Super Sunday for our Adult Footballers as all our four teams registered opening day league wins. Pride of place to our Div 1 team who had a well deserved and hard earned win away to Ballymun Kickhams. Sincere Congrats to all the teams, players and management’s. “Tus maith is leath na hoibre!” Our minor A hurlers had a hard fought draw against Plunketts while the Minor B lads had a good win over Sylvesters. Congrats to Rob Shaw who was on the Dublin Minor Football Team who defeated Kildare. Also well done to Molly, Claire and Karla who played for the Dublin A Minor Camogie Team against Tipp. Well done also to the five Castleknock lads who played for the Dublin North Juvenile Colleges Team against Castlecomer.

Reáchtálfaidh Cumann Báire agus Peile Chaisleán Cnucha Comórtas Seachtar an Taobh 2016 nó ‘Cluiche don Ghaeilge’ chun Seachtain na Gaeilge agus 2016 a cheiliúradh ar an Satharn 5 Márta ag tosú ag 10:30. Is féile í Seachtain na Gaeilge (snag.ie) a dhéanann comóradh ar an nGaeilge agus ar ár gcultúr, agus ba mhaith linn seans a thabhairt do mhuintir CLG teacht le chéile chun Gaeilge a chur chun cinn inár gclubanna, chun 1916 a chomóradh agus ar ndóigh chun caidrimh dhearfacha a chruthú.

Castleknock Hurling and Football Club will be running Seven-A-Side Football 2016 or ‘A Game for Gaeilge’ on the 5th of March at 10:30 to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge (snag.ie ) and 1916. Seachtain na Gaeilge is a festival that celebrates the Irish language and our culture and we would like to invite GAA clubs to come together to promote and celebrate the Irish language and of course to create new friendships. All are welcome to attend the competition enjoy the football and use their cúpla focal!

Our Nursery (thanks to Tiger Childcare) take place on Saturday and it takes place on the all-weather in Somerton (beside the Castleknock Hotel) starting at 10am. We look forward to welcoming all our young nursery boys and girls for some Spórt agus Spraoi, fun and encouragement. New nursery members always very welcome, just turn up and introduce yourself to one of the many friendly mentors.
Unfortunatly, the club was targeted by thieves last week and we appeal to all members to be careful and vigilant.
Well done to all who took part and supported the féile fundraising cycling initiative on Saturday. Many thanks to Centra (Laurel Lodge) and Spar ( Carpenterstown) for their appreciated assistance.
Now that Spring is in the air, it’s time to clear out old clothes etc and drop them down to the green container in Somerton for the clubs Cash for Clobber initiative. It’s a great way to clear the clutter and get some cash for the club! 2016 Club Calendars are still available and every wall should have one, again we are asking all members and friends to please support these initiatives. No winner of weekly lotto (supported by Riverwood Construction) numbers drawn 14, 17, 20, 26. Next draw De Brúns – Thurs 3rd March with the jackpot at €2,800.
Remember, new players at all levels and age groups always welcome.
Can all sections of the club who wish to have items mentioned in the weekly club notes please e-mail them to info@castleknock.net on Sunday evenings.

Club Notaí 22/02/16
Reáchtálfaidh Cumann Báire agus Peile Chaisleán Cnucha Comórtas Seachtar an Taobh 2016 nó ‘Cluiche don Ghaeilge’ chun Seachtain na Gaeilge agus 2016 a cheiliúradh ar an Satharn 5 Márta ag tosú ag 10:30. Is féile í Seachtain na Gaeilge (snag.ie) a dhéanann comóradh ar an nGaeilge agus ar ár gcultúr, agus ba mhaith linn seans a thabhairt do mhuintir CLG teacht le chéile chun Gaeilge a chur chun cinn inár gclubanna, chun 1916 a chomóradh agus ar ndóigh chun caidrimh dhearfacha a chruthú.

Castleknock Hurling and Football Club will be running Seven-A-Side Football 2016 or ‘A Game for Gaeilge’ on the 5th of March at 10:30 to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge (snag.ie ) and 1916. Seachtain na Gaeilge is a festival that celebrates the Irish language and our culture and we would like to invite GAA clubs to come together to promote and celebrate Irish and 1916, and of course to create new friendships. All are welcome to attend the competition enjoy the football and use their cúpla focal!

Congrats to both our minor football teams who had great starts to the seasons with two well deserved wins over Finbarrs and Geraldine Morans. Well done to our own John Kindlon on being the only Dublin player on the starting 15 lineup on the winning DCU team in the inaugural Coirn Daithi Billings (Freshers Cup) played in Croke Park earlier in the week

Now that Spring is in the air, it’s time to clear out old clothes etc and drop them down to the green container in Somerton for the clubs Cash for Clobber initiative. It’s a great way to clear the clutter and get some cash for the club! 2016 Club Calendars are still available and every wall should have one, again we are asking all members and friends to please support these initiatives. Best wishes to all our management teams and players as games commence. Remember, new players at all levels and age groups always welcome.

Can all sections of the club who wish to have items mentioned in the weekly club notes please e-mail them to info@castleknock.net on Sunday evenings.

Club Notaí 08/02/16
There was great excitement at our nursery on Saturday with the visit of Sam Maguire. Some great and memorable pictures were taken and thanks to all who organised the visit. Our Nursery (thanks to Tiger Childcare) take place on Saturday and it takes place on the all-weather in Somerton (beside the Castleknock Hotel) starting at 10am. We look forward to welcoming all our young nursery boys and girls for some Spórt agus Spraoi, fun and encouragement. New nursery members always very welcome, just turn up and introduce yourself to one of the many friendly mentors.. Well done to all involved in the U16 Camogie Celebration night. Some great pics of the girls and the Mammy’s taken with Jonny Cooper! Please contact our Club Coach Paul Hudson on 087 6292276 if you have completed the Award 1 Coach Education and wish to up-skill by completing the Award 2 Coach Education. The Award 2 Coach Education course is the third award on the coaching pathway of Gaelic games. The course is aimed at coaches that have progressed through the Foundation Award and Award 1 programmes and have experience as a Coach. Now that Spring is in the air, it’s time to clear out old clothes etc and drop them down to the green container in Somerton for the clubs Cash for Clobber initiative. It’s a great way to clear the clutter and get some cash for the club! The GAA National Club Draw is now an annual event following its success over the past two years. The sole purpose of the GAA National Club Draw is to assist clubs in their drive to raise much needed funds to aid in the development and the promotion of our games. All prizes are provided by Ard Chomhairle. Tickets €10. Details of super prizes are on our website. Any queries or to buy tickets please call Breda Griffin (086)8416431. Each club retains all the proceeds from the tickets sold by their club so it’s a great opportunity to raise funds. 2016 Club Calendars are still available and every wall should have one, again we are asking all members and friends to please support these initiatives. There was no winner of our weekly lotto sponsored by Riverwood Construction, the numbers drawn were 8, 16, 17, 24. Jackpot now €2,200 with the next draw in The Bell on 11th Feb. Best wishes to all our management teams and players as they prepare for 2016. Remember, new players at all levels and age groups always welcome.Castleknock GAA, Go on, Give it a Go!

Club Notaí 01/02/16
The Club Celebration Night was a great success and well done to all the organisers and sincere thanks to all who attended. Well done to all who picked up well deserved awards and congrats to all our teams for their achievements in 2015 and very best wishes for 2016. Congrats to hurler Paul Bourke and footballer Shane Boland who were called up to the DubsStars squad for the games at the weekend. Now that Spring is in the air, its time to clear out old clothes etc and drop them down to the green container in Somerton for the clubs Cash for Clobber initiative. It’s a great way to clear the clutter and get some cash for the club! Nursery take place on Saturday and it takes place on the all-weather in Somerton (beside the Castleknock Hotel) starting at 10am. We look forward to welcoming all our young nursery boys and girls back for some Spórt agus Spraoi, fun and encouragement. A special visitor this Sat 6th Feb when Sam comes to Somerton, so get your cameras ready and why not bring a friend for a special picture! Please see website for details of coaching and refereeing courses being run by the Dublin Ladies Football Association. A great chance to up-skill! A basic club referee training course for new adult referees will commence on Monday February 8th and continues on Monday February 15th – the venue is Parnell Park – time 19:30 with registration at 19:15. Please note that intending participants must be over 18. Further details if required from: Aidan Shiells @ 087-2442764. The GAA National Club Draw is now an annual event following its success over the past two years. The sole purpose of the GAA National Club Draw is to assist clubs in their drive to raise much needed funds to aid in the development and the promotion of our games. All prizes are provided by Ard Chomhairle. Tickets €10. Details of super prizes are on our website. Any queries or to buy tickets please call Breda Griffin (086)8416431. Each club retains all the proceeds from the tickets sold by their club so its a great opportunity to raise funds. 2016 Club Calendars are still available and every wall should have one, again we are asking all members and friends to please support these initiatives. Congrats to Donal Cunningham on winning the club lotto! The Club extends its sincere condolences to the Lynch and Mahon families on their recent sad bereavements. Best wishes to all our management teams and players as they prepare for 2016. Remember, new players at all levels and age groups always welcome. Castleknock GAA, Go on, Give it a Go!

Club Notaí 25/01/2016
A night of celebration recognising all the adult achievements of 2015 will take place this Friday 29th in the Castleknock Hotel. All members and friends are invited to attend and join us for this special club night. You are part of the club so be a part of the celebration. Tickets are only €20 and can be got from Jim Mahony 087 2338962, Mick Byrne 087 6753814, Kevin McCambridge 086 3886608, Louise Mahony 085 1534270, Lisa Kiernan 086 1022296. Nursery take place on Saturday and it takes place on the all-weather in Somerton (beside the Castleknock Hotel) starting at 10am. We look forward to welcoming all our young nursery boys and girls back for some Spórt agus Spraoi, fun and encouragement. A special visitor on Sat 6th when Sam comes to Somerton, so get your cameras ready and why not bring a friend for a special picture! Jan 2016 registration and regrading forms are now available on www.castleknock.net. under the form section. Please see website for details of coaching and refereeing courses being run by the Dublin Ladies Football Association. A great chance to upskill! A basic club referee training course for new adult referees will commence on Monday February 8th and continues on Monday February 15th – the venue is Parnell Park – time 19:30 with registration at 19:15. Please note that intending participants must be over 18. Further details if required from: Aidan Shiells @ 087-2442764. The GAA National Club Draw is now an annual event following its success over the past two years. The sole purpose of the GAA National Club Draw is to assist clubs in their drive to raise much needed funds to aid in the development and the promotion of our games. All prizes are provided by Ard Chomhairle. Tickets €10. Details of super prizes are on our website. Any queries or to buy tickets please call Breda Griffin (086)8416431. Each club retains all the proceeds from the tickets sold by their club so its a great opportunity to raise funds. 2016 Club Calendars are still available and every wall should have one, again we are asking all members and friends to please support these initiatives. Best wishes to all our management teams and players as they prepare for 2016. Remember, New players at all levels and age groups always welcome. Castleknock GAA, Go on, Give it a Go!

Club Notaí 18/01/2016
A night of celebration recognising all the adult achievements of 2015 will take place on Friday 29th in the Castleknock Hotel. Please put this date in your diary and join fellow members and friends of the club for this special club night. You are part of the club so be a part of the celebration.The training schedule is now available for 2016 and many thanks to all for their efforts and inputs into getting the schedule finalised. We are having our 2016 Nursery launch this Saturday and it takes place on the all-weather in Somerton (beside the Castleknock Hotel) starting at 10am. We look forward to welcoming all our young nursery boys and girls back and we also look forward to welcoming new members and friends!Jan 2016 registration and regrading forms are now available on www.castleknock.net. under the form section. Please see website for details of coaching and refereeing courses being run by the Dublin Ladies Football Association. A great chance to upskill!Dublin Spring Series tickets can be ordered from lisa 086 1022296, 4 game package €40 for adults, €15 for Juveniles and need to be ordered by Sun 24th Jan. Castleknock GAA club have set up a Chartered Physiotherapy service lead by James Sherry M.I.S.C.P. This clinic is open to all club members and takes place in the Castleknock Hotel every Saturday morning.Treatment sessions are available by appointment only. James specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of back and neck pain and sports injuries with over 10 years’ experience working in private and public practice. To book a physiotherapy appointment contact James on 087-7553451 or email james_sherry8@hotmail.com James will also submit regular articles relating to physiotherapy to our website and can be viewed under the MORE tab on the main page.Best wishes to all our management teams and players as they prepare for 2016.Remember, New players at all levels and age groups always welcome. Castleknock GAA, Go on, Give it a Go!

Club Notaí 11/01/2016
A night of celebration recognising all the adult achievements of 2015 will take place on Friday 29th in the Castleknock Hotel. Please put this date in your diary and join fellow members for this special club night. The training schedule is now available for 2016 and many thanks to all for their efforts and inputs into getting the schedule finalised. Our Nursery returns this Saturday and it takes place on the all-weather in Somerton (beside the Castleknock Hotel) starting at 10am. We look forward to welcoming all our young nursery boys and girls back and we also look forward to welcoming new members and friends! Jan 2016 registration and regrading forms are now available on www.castleknock.net. under the form section. Castleknock GAA club have set up a Chartered Physiotherapy service lead by James Sherry M.I.S.C.P. This clinic is open to all club members and takes place in the Castleknock Hotel every Saturday morning.Treatment sessions are available by appointment only. James specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of back and neck pain and sports injuries with over 10 years’ experience working in private and public practice. To book a physiotherapy appointment contact James on 087-7553451 or email james_sherry8@hotmail.com James will also submit regular articles relating to physiotherapy to our website and can be viewed under the MORE tab on the main page. Best wishes to all our management teams and players as they prepare for 2016. Remember, New players at all levels and age groups always welcome. Castleknock GAA, Go on, Give it a Go!

Club Notaí 4/1/2016
We hope that an enjoyable and happy Christmas was had by all Castleknock members and we would like to wish all members of Castleknock Hurling and Football Club and their families a very happy and healthy New Year.A massive congratulations to our very own Graham Hannigan on his excellent performance for Dublin in their O’Byrne Cup opener against Wexford. The Dubs came back stronger in the second half to salvage a draw in an extremely competitive and exciting encounter. We would like to say a big thank you to St. James Gaels and the Humphrey family for hosting the John Humphrey Memorial competition which our Under 10’s took part in. A wonderful experience was had by all involved. Finally we would like to wish the very best of luck to all of our teams returning to training for the 2016 season. We hope it will be just as exciting a year as last for all of our players.Remember, New players at all levels and age groups always welcome. Castleknock GAA, Go on, Give it a Go!