MAI 2019 Programme

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U11 BOYS
Since the last Mini All Ireland the 2008 group have had an eventful year. The group has
remained strong in number, with over 60 players, but also in spirit. Developing as a group both
on and off the pitch has been key this year and we have had a few fun excursions this year.
For the October bank holiday weekend, we were
thrilled to be able to accept an invitation from the
Austin Stacks club in Killarney to the John Lynch
Memorial national U10 tournament with clubs from
all over the country. With such a long trip we decided
to make a weekend of it and managed to hire out
an excellent hostel, housed in a fabulous building in
Fossa. Through our own Fossa man, we were then
invited to a second tournament the following day
which was great fun. The hospitality in the kingdom
was second to none, and their football only second to one! The boys had a fantastic bonding
experience and fun was had by all, even some of the parents. Plans are already in place for
another trip, to the west this year and we hope we can get more to join us.
We also enjoyed an end of year day out bowling and just before the summer break had a
great day climbing through the trees in Wicklow, followed by what turned out to be a highly
competitive but fun round robin football tournament in the Terenure Sports club.
On the pitch the skills are growing, and we will be putting more focus on the key skills,
encouraging them to develop their abilities at their own level. We want to challenge them all to
grow with their game and encourage their teamwork and support for each other.
Training is on Thursdays from 6.30 – 7.30pm in Bushy Park and winter training is in Dolphin
Park from 6.45 – 7.45pm.
For more information contact
Shane Keown on 086 173 7262 or Eamonn Spillane on 087 234 9196.
Templeogue Synge Street GFC