Cover Pic: Campa Samhraidh 2022
Tús maith leath na hoibre. Bhí sin fíor dár gCampa Samhraidh a thosaigh ar Luain faoi aimsir álainn le 102 páiste.
A good start is half the battle. That was true for our Campa Samhraidh that started on Monday under beautiful conditions with 102 children.
Thug aoi speisialta cuairt ar na buachaillí agus na cailíní a bhí ag traenáil amuigh faoin ghrian. Tháinig Uachtarán Chonradh na Gaeilge, Paula Melvin, go dtí Fingallians. Is as Iarthar Chontae Fhine Gall í Paula agus dúirt sin go raibh sí fíorbhródúil as an sár-obair atá á dhéanamh ag Fins ar son na Gaeilge. Mhol sí go hard na páistí agus na meantóirí agus an caighdeán Gaeilge agus spóirt a bhí ar taispeáint. Dúirt Paula “Tá súil agam go bhfeicfidh mé cuid de na páistí seo ag ardú corn i bPáirc an Chrócaigh ar son na Dubs agus ag tabhairt an óráid trí Ghaeilge”.
A special guest visited the boys and girls who were out training in excellent conditions. President of Conradh na Gaeilge (Gaelic League), Paula Melvin, came out to Fingallians. Paula, a West Fingal native, said she was proud of the work being done by Fins for the Irish language. She praised the children and mentors and also the standard of Irish and sport that were on display. Paula said “I hope I will see some of the children here someday lifting a cup in Croke Park for Dublin and delivering the acceptance speech in Irish”.
Tá C.L.G. Fhine Ghallainn fíorbhuíoch as ucht an chuairt agus guíonn muid gach rath ar obair an Chonradh agus ar Phaula agus í i ról an Uachtaráin.
Fingallians GAA are grateful for the visit and we wish every success on the work of Conradh na Gaeilge and on Paula while in the role of President.
Leanfaidh an campa ar feadh na seachtaine, mar sin ná dean dearmad ar d’uachtar gréine agus do bhuidéal uisce. Tá obair ar siúl ar an raon reatha. Mar sin beidh an geata íochtar dúnta. Tabhair aire breise.
The campa will continue all week so don’t forget your sun cream and your water bottle. Building works are underway on the running track so the lower gate is closed. Take additional care !!
Update on Works
Great start to the works this week which are now full steam ahead. This will be a huge help when completed in time for Winter training. In the meantime, as the works progress, we ask everyone to follow all the health & safety procedures, particularly all our children participating in the various camps. It will all be worth it!
Adult Games
Well done to our Senior Footballers last Saturday on kicking off to a great start in their Championship campaign v Erins Isle.
Cock Tavern : SPONSORS OUR SENIOR FOOTBALLERS
This week sees another busy championship week with our ladies footballers starting their Intermediate Championship campaign at home tomorrow night (Wednesday) v Man O War. While on Saturday evening our Hurlers hope to continue their unbeaten Intermediate championship campaign at home v Clanna Gael Fontenoy.
Also a number of Junior Championship games so lets get out & support our teams.
Games This Week
Weds 10th
Ladies Inter Champ v Man O War 7.30 away.
Junior Ladies 3 v Ballinteer 7.30 cup Container Pitch.
Swords Express : Sponsors of the Senior Ladies
Thurs 11th
U/17 Hurlers v St Finians 7pm Main Pitch
Fri 12th
Junior 1 Hurlers v Ballinteer main pitch 7.15 champ.
Junior 2 Hurlers v Na Gael Óg St Catherines Park 7.15 champ.
Sat 13th
Inter Hurlers v Clanna Gael 6.30 Main Pitch Champ.
Rubys: Sponsors of our Hurlers
Best of luck to all our teams and please go out and support
Juvenile Section
Congratulations to Faye Hardy who played Dublin U14 at the weekend to win the All Ireland Blitz. Beating Tipp by a point!
Well done also to Aaron Gargan & Finnin Brady who represented Dublin U/16 hurlers last weekend.
U/8 Boys
The U8 boys travelled to Naomh Barróg on Saturday for a Mega Go Games Blitz.
Our boys enjoyed every minute as did all spectators as each game was end to end excitement. The boys entertained their parents and spectators with some fantastic kicking, tackling, strong defending and excellent teamwork
The coaches are delighted with the hard work, effort and determination from all our boys. Above all, they enjoyed themselves, showed great sportsmanship and great camaraderie to each other. Well done all!
Bhí sibh ar fheabhas inniu. Tréan-iarracht déanta ag gach buachaill. Tá muid an-bhródúil asaibh go léir. Maith sibh!
Thanks to everyone at Naomh Barróg for hosting a super day of football. 📷
U/11 Hurlers
Best of luck to our U/11 Hurlers who will grace the hallowed turf of Croke Park tomorrow as part of the Go Games initiative. A great experience for the children!
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U/17 Quiz Night
The u17s will be having a Fun Fundraising Quiz Night on Friday 26th August in the Hall
Starting at 8pm
Team of 4 - €50
To Sponsor a Quiz Round - €100
Any spot prizes for raffle would be greatly appreciated
For further details please contact: Derek McKittrick, Kieran Lawton for more details.
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Farewell to David
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It was with sadness we gave a big goodbye to David Cullen, our popular barman over the last few years, as he now has finished college and moves onto a new position with the engineering firm Designer Group. We wish David every success but of course look forward to still seeing him on the playing fields!
FINS BAR & COURTYARD/ RUBY'S
Opening Times
Friday 5pm - 12am
Saturday 4pm - 12am
Sunday 3pm - 11pm
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BINGO & LOTTO !!!!
This Weeks Lotto Results
Next weeks Prize Money €3,693
To play online at: LOTTO !!
BINGO STARTS @ 8PM
To play bingo at the Drive-in at Fingallians car park, buy your books at the gate. Books bought here must be played in the car park.
To play bingo on-line at home, you can buy your books at:
Online Bingo Books
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Grúpa Comhrá
Tá ár nGrúpa Comhrá ar sos samhraidh. Fillfidh siad ar an 7ú Meán Fomhair. Gach eolas ó Liam-086 3814422
Our Grúpa Comhrá is on summer break. It will be returning on 7th September. Info from Liam-086 3814422
THE CLUB SHOP WILL BE CLOSED NOW UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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