Cover Pic: Fingallians Banners proudly hanging outside Swords Castle for the final.
Please support our teams by supporting the club lotto !!!
With the Hurling Intermediate Final approaching this weekend the excitement is building. It's fantastic to see all the flags flying around the club house and in the town where we also have our banners at the Castle. Make sure you watch out for the Castle being lit up in red from Wednesday this week to support the club.
Liam & Colin
If you want to do your part and show your support - Go Red for Fins. There are flags and bunting available from the club to buy. Club open Wednesday to Friday 9.30am - 12.30am and also open on Friday evening from 5pm.
AGM 2021
The date for the 2021 AGM has been set for 29th November. Every member should have received their AGM notification by now. Anyone who has not should contact Club Secretary. Reminder that Nominations and Motions should be returned by 15th November. All members are encouraged to try and attend the AGM.
Match Results & Fixtures
Minor Hurlers
Disappointment for our Minor A Hurlers in their Championship Semi-Final losing to a strong Ballinteer side. This team have done the club proud this year winning the Div 2 Hurling League and giving great performances through their championship campaign. Well done to the players, mentors and all involved through the year.
There was disappointment also for our Minor B hurlers in their Championship semi-final on Sunday in Balheary as Castleknock proved too strong. A great crowd turned out to support the team and this passionate group of players will be back for the inaugural U19 leagues and championship next year.
Thanks to Halpenny Golf for their continued support.
Fixtures
All roads lead to Parnell Park 2.30pm this Sunday as having lost out by just one point last year we again seek to win our first ever Intermediate Hurling championship v Erins Isle. We wish the management & team the very best of luck. The crowds are allowed back this year so let's get there in huge numbers to support the lads. Fins Abú
Adult Hurlers Sponsored by Ruby's
U/21 Football
Best of luck to our U/21 Footballers who take on Erins Isle this Saturday @ 2.30pm on the Main Pitch. Try and get down to support the lads.
Adult Ladies
Division 10 Ladies play their penultimate league game v St Kevin’s/Killians Wednesday night in Fingallians at 7pm with a win taking them closer to the league title.
Best of luck to our Division 9 Ladies who play their final game on Sunday 14th at 1pm with a home fixture in the Cup final v Round Towers (C). All support welcome for the games.
Wednesday
Junior Ladies 3 v St. Killians 7pm Main Pitch League.
Saturday
U21 Football Champ v Erins Isle 2.30 Main Pitch
Sunday
Inter Hurling Champ Final v Erins Isle 2.30 Parnell Park.
Junior Ladies Cup Final v R/T Clondalkin 1pm Main Pitch
Tickets for the Intermediate Final are now available for purchase.
https://fingallians.clubzap.com/articles/58540
Pre-purchase €15
At the Gate - €18
Juveniles (U16) - €5
We will also have a number of large flags available for purchase at the club - €7.50 each.
Best of luck to all our teams this week
Juvenile Section
Pop Up Shop
Seosamh Breathnach Hurleys Pop Up Shop is coming to Fingallians. It will be in the club hall on Saturday morning November 20th from 9.30am to 12 noon. A full range of equipment for all ages from nursery to adult will be available including Hurleys, Helmets, Grips, Sliotars, Footballs, Gloves and Mouth-guards. To pre order any items you can contact Seosamh at 086 3479371.
Camogie
The Dublin Camogie U13/U14 Player Development and Coach Education Programme kicked off last weekend with 5 girls from Fingallians 2008 team participating. Sessions take place each Sunday in Whitehall. Sundays session was excellent and coaches are welcome to go and see how the drills etc are run. Fins mentors who need to achieve their Level 1 accreditation can do so by attending and supporting the initiative over the next 5 weeks. Contact Jacquie Brett for more details.
Please spread the word to neighbours and friends and encourage them to give GAA a go. If they contact us on fingallians@gmail.com we can put them in touch with the relevant mentors or they can contact them directly using list above.
REMINDER
2017s AND 2016s BEGIN AT 9.45AM ON THE ALL WEATHER
2015s on @ 11am ON THE ALL WEATHER
If you have any queries as to how you can get your kids involved contact Donagh on (086 8926024) or you can contact us on Fingallians@gmail.com.
Open every Saturday & Sunday mornings from 10am
OPENING TIMES FINS BAR & COURTYARD/ RUBY'S
The Bar will be open this Saturday at 3pm
Please Book your table for Sunday evening if you are coming back to the club after the match. Coinneach playing from 7 till 10.
REMINDER
YOU MUST SIGN-IN ON ENTRY AND PRESENT COVID CERT.
BOOKINGS
Contact Claire on 083 0113808
Opening Times:
Friday - 5pm
Saturday- 3pm
Sunday - 3pm
Contact Claire on : 083 0113808
(you can leave a message and Claire will contact you)
Seán Foley
It was with great sadness this week that we learned of the passing of our former Chairman, Executive Club Member and past club footballer Seán Foley.
Seán joined the Fingallians family in the sixties along with fellow past chairman Patsy Markhem. He was part of the senior football setup in the late sixties and seventies and his performances on the pitch saw him earn a call up with the Dublin senior setup.
Seán continued to play with the club for many years finishing up with our Junior team that contested the 1979 team Junior Final. He was always available to offer guidance and encouragement to the younger players of that time many of whom went on to be part of one of our strongest senior teams.
Following on from his playing days Seán turned to management through the 1980s helping both our senior and junior teams to win numerous leagues and cups.
During those years Seán also became a member of the club executive and numerous other committees. He was an instrumental part of the club decision to develop from the prefab setup at the time towards the buildings we have today. Seán became Chairperson of the club in the early eighties and alongside other past members organised the club's 100th anniversary celebrations. During those years, together with Paddy Kelly and others, he helped to create an entertainment and festival committee that brought many of Ireland's top entertainers to the clubhouse during the annual great Fingallians Festivals.
Seán's sons followed in his footsteps and wore the red jersey from under age up to adult, with his son Paul also donning the Dubs jersey.
The club will be forever grateful for the work and vision of Seán and his fellow club members during those years which has left us with the facilities we enjoy today for all our club members.
All in Fingallians express our sincere condolences to Sean's wife Marie, his sons Alan, Paul, Trevor, Karl and their families. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Best of luck to Aoife O'Reilly and Louise Dalton who are representing Fingallians GAA on TG4s Underdogs. Tune in to TG4 on Thursday @ 9.30 to follow the girls journey.
Dublin Scór na nÓg will be held in January '22. Fingallians GAA are seeking expressions of interest from Under 17s to represent the club in the following categories: Figure/Céilí Dancing, Solo Singing, Instrumental Music, Recitation/Scéalaíocht, Ballad Group, Novelty Act, Question Time and Set Dancing. Contact Liam at 086 3814422.
Grúpa Comhrá
Buaileann an grúpa gach Céadaoin ag a 9. Tuilleadh eoilas ó Liam ag 0863814422.
Further info from Liam at 086 381 4422
Go n-éirí lenár bhfoireann a bheidh ag imirt i mbliots peile trí Ghaeilge ar an tSatharn beag seo. Beimid ag imirt i gcoinne Na Gaeil Óga, Na Fianna, Setanta, Baile Bódáin Naomh Éanna, Caisleán Cnucha, Naomh Barróg agus Naomh Fionnbarra. Gach rath orthu.
BINGO & LOTTO !!!!
Play Lotto - It takes place every Tuesday
16th November JACKPOT : €2,228
This Weeks Lotto Results
To play online at:
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:
PITCH SIDE ADVERTISING AVAILABLE NOW !!!
If you or anyone you know are interested in sponsoring a pitch side advert please get in touch with our sponsorship committee fingallians@gmail.com
Hurl Repairs
If you need any hurls mended or bands replaced we will now have a weekly facility. First Team Camogie manager Mick Kennedy has kindly volunteered to help and will be using Seosamh Breathnach Hurley Repairs. Mick will be collecting hurls at the club on Thursday evenings from the Shop. Cost should be around €8 and your fixed hurl should be returned to you within 10 days. All hurls must be clearly named. Please contact Mick if you have any inquiries (087 254 4651)
Gym
If you are a member of Fins and have not yet joined the Gym now is the time. €100 for the year or €10 a month.
Contact Fingalliansgym@gmail.com
The Club Shop
The shop will be open from 7 - 8.30 on Thursday evenings. Open on Saturday mornings from 10 - 12.30
Keep Fins Tidy
We would like to encourage all players and parents to please take home rubbish after training and games. If you see rubbish left behind we would kindly ask that you pick it up. Thanks in advance for your co-operation.
Support our Sponsors
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Dave: dmacsitric@gmail.com
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