2023 TSS MAI eProgramme v1

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TSS FOR LIFE 

CONTENTS 

MINI ALL-IRELAND ‘23 LET’S GO! 

06 

CHAIRMAN'S WELCOME 

Denis Boland gives us a rundown on what’s 

happening in the Club and how important our 

Mini All-Ireland is to our children, mentors and 

parents 

07 OUR CLUB 

Growing numbers, wins and development update 

10 

CHARITY INITIATIVE 

Hats on for ALONE! Last of 

the hats on sale at the MAI 

tent this week 

TIPS FOR THE WEEK 

Everything you need to know about parking, food 

traders and more 

21 18 

GIVE RESPECT, GET 

RESPECT 

#POSITIVE SIDELINES 

They are children, it’s 

meant to be fun. Lead by 

example, be positive, 

encourage and applaud. No 

room for bad vibes at the 

TSS MAI 

11 GEAR GRAB ‘N GO 

13 NOTE FROM GPO 

20 

21 

30 

CLUB NEWS 

Stories of interest from across the Club 

22 TEAM SPOTLIGHT 

27 

MAI SCORING AND RULES 

U15 Girls Regional Feile Winners 

UPCOMING TSS EVENTS 

TSS Cycle and inaugural Blue Panther Golf 

Scramble 

MAI TEAM PROFILES 

A profile of each team and what they have been 

up to this year p30-39 

43 MOST IMPORTANT INFO THIS WEEK 

YOUR TEAM, WHERE YOU NEED 

TO BE AND WHEN! 

44 VENUE MAP 

46 FIXTURES 

48 TEAM LISTS 

See pages 48-61; displayed by age, starting 

from U12 down 

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CHAIRMANS NOTE 

I am delighted to welcome you all to our 2023 

Templeogue Synge Street Mini All Ireland. 

Once again, this is one of the highlights of our 

club calendar and a great opportunity for us 

to showcase the fantastic talent of all our 

boys and girls. The Annual Mini All Ireland 

brings the whole club together and builds 

great excitement among all the boys and 

girls. 

This week we will have close to 750 children 

from the club take part in the Mini-All Ireland 

tournament in the VEC. This is a new record 

participation level and to see the enthusiasm, 

fun and in no small way the skill of these kids 

shows the future is bright for many years to 

come. I would like to thank all the committee 

involved in the organisation of this 

tournament. It has been a massive effort to 

make this happen and run smoothly and I 

would also like to thank the wives, husbands, 

partners and family that afforded them the 

time to make it happen. 

II would also like to thank our three sponsors 

Capital Credit Union, The Two Sisters and 

Parts for Cars for their very kind sponsorship 

of the event. All three are new sponsors this 

year and their support is very much 

appreciated, and we look forward to working 

together for many years to come. 

There have been great strides taken again in 

our juvenile section under the stewardship of 

Kevin O Donovan and Kate Timmons. Our 

Academies in both Bushy Park and Dolphin 

Park are both thriving and Saturday mornings 

in both locations buzz with the excitement of 

hundreds of budding footballers getting their 

first taste of football. We have large numbers 

in all our underage teams in both boys and 

girls and are competing with the top clubs in 

the county. 

Our Adult teams are also performing very 

well. Our adult ladies section fielding three 

teams and at the time of writing moving well 

in Championship competition. Our men’s 

section is fielding four teams at Senior, 

Intermediate and junior levels, a great level 

for the club, but will be increasing soon again, 

possibly in 2024. Focusing on the positive 

results, League promotion achieved in the 3 rd 

team and Quarter finals places await. Keep an 

eye on our website, Twitter, Instagram and 

Facebook for fixtures for both Ladies and 

Mens. We welcome all to come out to support 

the teams and use it as an opportunity to 

show our younger players the thrills and 

spills of adult football and meet some of our 

county players up close. Seeing is believing 

and every young footballer needs somebody 

to look up to. In our underage girls sections, 

an enormous achievement by our u15 girls to 

win Dublin and Leinster Feile competitions. A 

smashing team that is smashing records over 

the last few years. Long may that continue. 

Congratulations to both coaches and players. 

Finally I would like to thank Niall Scully, 

Lorcan O’Dell and Killian O’Gara for their 

efforts with the Dubs Mens senior team this 

year. The sweetest of all the more recent All 

Ireland victories in my opinion. Enormous 

personal effort and sacrifice goes into 

preparation for inter county football and I 

would like to thank Niall, Lorcan and Killian 

for how they represented Templeogue Synge 

Street GAA Club proudly while playing for 

Dublin. I have no doubt we are watching some 

of the Dubs stars of the future in our Mini All 

Ireland this week. 

I hope you all enjoy the TSS 2023 Mini All- 

Irelands! 

TSS FOR LIFE | 06 

Denis Boland 

Chairman

OUR CLUB 

GROWING NUMBERS , WINS AND 

DEVELOPMENT UPDATE 

by Denis Boland 

Templeogue Synge Street GAA Club is the Gaelic 

football home of almost 2,000 active members 

and growing. Covering the areas of Dublin 2, 6, 

6w, 8 and 12, we have juvenile members coming 

from almost 20 different schools, 14 different 

parishes, and an age profile of members from 4 

years old to c. 90 years old. Templeogue Synge 

Street GAA club will be 25 years old next year! 

TSS was founded in 1999 following the merger 

of Synge Street Past Pupils Gaelic Football Club 

(founded in 1945) and Templeogue GAA Club 

(founded in 1976). In the merger, the traditions 

of both clubs were embraced, in the club’s 

name, the jersey colours, the crest, the history 

of players, but most importantly the ethos of 

encouraging young and old to participate and 

enjoy Gaelic football and all that goes with it. 

Our numbers have mushroomed in the last 12 

years, with GAA being very popular following 

the success of both Dublin senior mens and 

Dublin senior ladies teams. Our club has more 

than doubled in size in that period. The other 

secret to our success is the team of wonderful 

Games Promotion Officers and Volunteers that 

run teams and the academy and the fabulous 

parents who bring their budding superstars 

along each week to take part in a sport that 

will hopefully be with them for life. 

We know that to compete with other sports and 

other GAA clubs we must improve our 

facilities. We own Dolphin Park, located on the 

Crumlin Road beside Loreto School, which is 

a wonderful facility but needs modernisation to 

be used to its maximum potential. While we 

also would like to develop facilities in Dublin 6, 

this is something that will take longer as we 

do not own land in D6 yet. 

Dolphin Park is the used mainly by our older 

juvenile section and adult section, but some 

younger teams are starting to make more 

regular appearances in Dolphin Park. It 

currently consists of 2 Full Sized Pitches with 

Juvenile cross-pitches and training areas. 

Bushy Park and the VEC are the main grounds 

for our younger underage section, and we also 

play matches in the VEC grounds, both 

wonderful facilities. 

One of the biggest challenges for the club each 

year is to find training facilities for the darker 

winter months, (Oct to March), when 

floodlighting is needed to make evening 

training possible. With the huge numbers in 

each age group needing more space as the 

players get older, some of the facilities we use 

currently will be stretched to accommodate 

teams in the future. Despite being refused 

planning permission in 2023 to install 

floodlights in Dolphin Park we have recently 

had a positive meeting with Dublin City Council 

planners about installing some (not all) of the 

floodlights we had previously proposed. The 

Council were also positive about improved 

clubhouse facilities. The plan will include 

upgraded changing facilities suitable for 

men and women, a gym, meeting rooms and 

other ancillary facilities. 

We will get Lotto grant funding, (application 

recently made) and we shall present the 

revised plans to members soon. This will be a 

club effort and your support will be needed to 

make this project a success for the benefit of 

players for years to come. 

I look forward to talking to you soon on that 

matter, but this week our focus is fun and 

football. 

TSS FOR LIFE | 07

Wishing all of our TSS customers, 

big and small, the best of luck in the 

2023 Mini All-Ireland! 

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TIPS FOR THE WEEK 

As you can imagine, the logistics of moving 700+ children, their parents, 

mentors, families and food concessions in and out of the VEC each day is a 

huge challenge. As such, we would really appreciate your support and 

cooperation by noting the following:- 

NO parking in the VEC 

Under the tent 

Carparking 

1. Tue, Wed and Thu evenings only: We have the 

use of the car park behind St. Joseph's Church. 

Please park away from the hall as this will be in 

use on those evenings 

2. We also have the use of Terenure College car 

park - pls park nearest the gym 

3. Please respect VEC neighbours and do not block 

driveways 

4. Bicycle parking - don't forget your lock! 

5. Take care entering and leaving; keep children 

close. Stewards will manage traffic for safe exit of 

people each night 

Food Traders 

Tue: Sausage Dogs (Jonathan from market) and The Country Grill 

(specialising in chicken) 

Wed: Sausage Dog stall 

Thu: The Country Grill 

Sat: The Country Grill and Sausage Dog stall 

Tea & Coffee for sale all week by Coffee Sport 

Tuck shop - all week 

Bring some cash 

in case of any service 

issues with CC machines 

and to 

avoid disappointment 

Social Media / Video footage tips 

*If you are taking video pls shoot in landscape as we will collate 

afterwards 

*Keep an eye on TSS social media for competitions during the week 

Hashtags: #TSSMiniAllIreland #TSSForLife #TSSAbu 

Come visit Media desk under the tent 


NO dogs allowed

It’s great to be back and this year we hope that even 

more TSS gear gets a new home! 

If anyone has pre-owned boots and TSS playing gear (club gear only) that 

they have grown out of, but are still in good condition, and could do with a 

new home, bring them along! It helps out other members and it is good for 

the environment – remember, reusing is even more effective than 

recycling!! 

We are looking for boots and TSS playing gear (NO Cúl Camp gear please) 

The Gear Grab ‘n Go station will be open on Tue, Wed, Thu and Sat and is 

located under the tent. Boots should be clean, in good condition and tied 

together. Gear will be given out on a first come, first serve basis and only 

children accompanied by an adult will be able to make a selection. 

If you need something, take it away! 


What is a GPO? 

Many people will be aware their child 

learns to play Gaelic football in their 

early years in school. The local clubs 

employ a Games Promotion Officer (part 

funded by the GAA) for the schools in 

their designated geographical areas. This 

allows the schools to avail of a free 

resource to encourage and coach children 

to play GAA, whether they are members of 

the club or not. 

TSSS GPO Team 

TSSGFC have been very fortunate in the 

GPO’s they have worked with and are 

extremely lucky to have Kevin O’Donovan 

in the role for the past seven years - 

unlucky for some, not us Kevin! 

He works extensively with our schools, 

academies and camps on top of 

supporting the club’s own mentors and 

players. At this point more than half of 

our Juvenile members, boys and girls, will 

have come through Kevin’s guidance, he 

has been fundamental to the rise in 

popularity within these age groups. 

Aside from his knowledge and ability to 

develop skills among our players, he is 

also very approachable and happy to talk 

to parents whose children are interested 

in becoming involved in Gaelic football. 

This time last year, Kate Timmons started 

with us as GPO for D8 and D12. Kate is 

based in Dolphin Park Academy each Sat 

from 11:30 - 12:30 and has brought a 

wealth of skill, knowledge and fun to the 

kids. Happy 1st TSS Anniversary Kate! 

Role of GPO 

Below is a summary list to highlight the 

extent of Kevin and Kate’s involvement and 

impact in the club: 

School & Juvenile Coaching Activities: 

Four days a week in schools during 

school term 

Organises blitz’s/festivals for all 

schools to come together in the 

community 

Organising after-school clubs and 

initiatives 

Assisting in coaching of primary school 

teams 

Providing coaching support on match 

days and training of GAA teams in 

Schools 

Tutor transition year students in 

foundation level coaching 

Tutor team coaches in foundation level 

coaching 

Attend primary and secondary school 

matches. 

These activities extend to over 800 

children each week. 

Club Coaching Activities: 

Coaching and supporting of juvenile 

teams 

Oversee TSS Academys on Saturday 

morning which is attended by over 400 

children 

Attend juvenile club matches 

Set-up and coordinate Summer & 

Easter camps 

Set-up and coordinate the annual minileagues. 

So as you can appreciate it’s a pretty busy 

role. Our GPOs are always the first to 

defer their success to all the parents and 

mentors who volunteer to make what they 

do possible. The club is its members and 

the more the parents get involved, the 

more the children enjoy it. 


Hi All 

Here’s an update on progress made 

throughout this year as TSS Games 

Promotion officer. 

ACADEMY 

Our TSS Boys and Girls Academy is held in 

Bushy Park every Saturday morning at 

10.00am to 12.00am. Our recruitment 

drive for our 4 to 7 year olds remains our 

priority and the goals are simple – 

enjoyment, participation and basic skills. 

Feel free to drop by next Saturday and 

check out the fun!!! 

A number of people continue to provide 

invaluable support to me every Saturday 

morning at the Academy with Frank 

Deasy, Roisin McGarry and Liz Upton 

working alongside me doing trojan work. 

As the number of boys and girls taking 

part increases, we aim to keep them with 

their own age group for example our 2017 

group are looked after by Cormac Neill, 

Aoibheann Coffey and Sean Clancy with 

other parents providing mentoring 

assistance in the academy on a weekly 

basis. The youngest players in the 

Academy group are our 2018/2019 

children. We are focused on recruitment 

of new players whilst also coaching and 

developing the children’s GAA Skills for 

the future. 

As an extension of our academy, we have 

two squads for Boys and Girls made up of 

U/7 (2016) players. These teams are run 

by Colin Dunlevy and Keith Matthews. We 

are training every Saturday morning and 

planning to roll them out for next years 

U8s Team. We organised a few friendly 

matches throughout the year that went 

down a treat with children and parents 

alike. Although we are at an early stage 

with this team, they have great potential 

and if they are anything like the current 

U8s team they have a very bright future! 


A S A C L U B W E H A V E G R E A T N U M B E R S A T J U V E N I L E 

L E V E L A N D O U R S E A R C H F O R N E W P L A Y E R S A N D 

M E N T O R S N E V E R C E A S E S . I W O U L D E N C O U R A G E 

A N Y B O D Y W H O H A S A N I N T E R E S T I N H E L P I N G O U T T O 

P L E A S E C O N T A C T M E . 

EASTER & SUMMER CAMPS 

The TSS Easter/Summer camps continue to 

thrive with over 250 children participating 

in the Kellogg’s Camp in August. It was a 

phenomenal success. I would like to thank 

all the coaches who did a great job and a 

special mention to Frank Deasy, Sean 

McKiernan, Kate Timmons and Brian Kelly, 

along with the Teachers from the local 

schools that made the camp a very 

enjoyable one. 

SCHOOLS 

Our strong club/school links continue to be 

one of our key assets. We are very lucky to 

have such a strong relationship with all 

the schools in our catchment area. The 

principals and teachers help us greatly in 

promoting our games and our club at every 

opportunity with the boys and girls from 

TSS representing the club very well in this 

years Cuman na Mbunscoil competition. 

A key part of my role as GPO is to continue 

to build on these already well-established 

relationships, visiting the schools on a 

daily basis providing coaching at all age 

groups and encouraging them to join us in 

TSS. 

I W O U L D L I K E T O T A K E T H I S O P P O R T U N I T Y T O T H A N K 

E V E R Y O N E I N T H E C L U B F O R T H E I R C O N T I N U E D 

S U P P O R T A N D A L S O A V E R Y B I G T H A N K Y O U T O T H E 

P R I N C I P A L S A N D T E A C H E R S I N T H E L O C A L S C H O O L S . 

Kevin 

KEVIN O'DONOVAN 

GAMES PROMOTION OFFICER 

TEMPLEOGUE SYNGE STREET GAA CLUB 

KEVIN.ODONOVAN.GPO.DUBLIN@GAA.IE 

O86-1677748 

HAVE 

FUN!

TSS ACADEMY 

Bushy Park | Saturdays 10-12 

Our Bushy Park Academy takes place every Saturday morning from 10.00 to 12 noon. New 

members are always very welcome. The focus of the academy sessions is on skills development in 

a supportive and encouraging environment. You won’t feel a more electric atmosphere anywhere 

when this group get taken through their paces. Fun, bravery, a huge appetite to learn - its all for 

the taking, and take it they do! Contact GPO Kevin for details (see GPO page) 


TSS ACADEMY 

Dolphin Park 

Saturdays 10-12 

Hear from our GPO Kate Timmons, who is responsible 

for Dublin 6, 8 and 12 schools. 

This time last year I was just starting out at the Dolphin Academy with TSS. It has 

been an amazing year, due to the brilliant support from the local schools that 

have been so welcoming and helpful. The support from the kids and parents has 

been excellent, along with the great coaches who help out and give up their time 

each week to make sure the kids learn new skills while having fun! 

I’m really looking forward to another year of the Dolphin Academy which I believe 

will continue to go from strength to strength. I can’t wait to see you all on 

Saturday mornings! Don’t be shy! 

Kate Timmons 


FUN IN THE SUN IN 

DOLPHIN PARK!


Templeogue Synge Street 

GAA Club 

Please help us to promote 

#PositiveSidelines 

Praise effort, not talent 

If you can’t be kind, be quiet 

No criticising match officials 

Children are great imitators, give 

them something positive to 

imitate! 

This is a development stage for 

both players and referees 

It costs nothing to be positive, 

respectful, encouraging and 

kind 

We’re kids, 

it should be fun! 

TSS

MAI Scoring System 

1. 3 points for over the crossbar, 

1 point for a goal 

2. 1 hop, 1 solo 

3. After scoring, 

U8's and younger, throw-in on halfway 

line 

U9's and older - kick-out from goal 

4. 45's apply for U9's and older 

General Rules 

5. Have fun! Get kids running around playing Gaelic 

football and enjoying themselves with their friends 

6. Matches will start bang on-time! If your team is 

late, it may have already started. We MUST stay 

on schedule 

7. 10 mins a side with 2 min break at halftime 

8. Pls vacate pitch on final whistle 

9. High 5s and hugs - pls do on sideline 

10. Observe TSS #PositiveSidelines Policy

CLUB NEWS 

HATS ON FOR ALONE! 

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine 

and the home heating hyperinflation that 

resulted in the winter of 2022/23, we 

chose ALONE as our club charity to help 

older people struggling with heating and 

other expenses. The bright yellow hats 

that were sold through our super 

network of coaches and teams were 

really well supported by parents and 

players. 

There are a few hats left on sale at the 

Mini All-Ireland, with all proceeds going 

to Alone. Help us to get to €5k for 

ALONE! 

Last of the hats on SALE at MAI 

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OUR FIRST EVER REGIONAL FÉILE 

WINNERS - TSS U15 GIRLS 

T E A M S P O T L I G H T B Y B R I A N K E L L Y 

It all started on the 15th April with 3 wins from 3 

over Ballinteer (3:6 to 3:2 ), Olafs (4:2 to 2.3) & Na 

Fianna (6.5 to 0.5) to top our group. In the Na 

Fianna Game the girls endured their team-mate 

and friend picking up an injury which needed an 

ambulance & associated game delay. However 

player Aoife Kennedy rallied the troops and 

convinced the team that our injured player 100% 

wanted us to play on as we did consider 

withdrawing from the tournament after the 

ambulance had left. The team gathered themselves 

with a renewed vigour and meaning and Na Fianna 

were beaten by quite a score. That afternoon the 

team beat a stubborn Cuala 2:8 to 2:1 to win a 

place in the Dublin Feile Division 2 final. News 

came through that our injured player was very well 

and would be good to watch the game the next 

day and support the girls. The girls performance 

peaked next day in the final when they played 

some outstanding quick passing, hard running, 

devastatingly accurate football to score 4:3 with 

the superb defence now firmly in the groove 

holding out Olafs to a single point in front of a 

huge crowd in O'Toole Park. Top scorer and 

Captain Hollai Quinn went up to collect the Trophy. 


But it didn't stop there... 

This win qualified the Girls to represent Dublin and 

the club to compete on the National Stage in the 

Regional Feile. The stage was set on 1st July in the 

wonderful Donaghmore Ashbourne in the sunshine 

in Meath for the Division Two Regional Feile Finals 

where we were lined up to compete in Group with 

winners from Meath, Westmeath, Kilkenny, Sligo & 

Galway. The girls made huge efforts to come from 

Gaeltacts in Kerry & Galway and some holidays 

were shifted about to be available to play.

The power of TEAM... 

First up was St Marys Meath who were dispatched 

6.2 to 0.2. Next up Ballcomoyle Westmeath who 

were beaten 8.9 to 2.1 the girls getting in the 

groove now. Next up was Longwood Meath who 

were beaten 3.2 to 0.2 points. The girls again 

qualified top of the Group for the semi final which 

was won 3.2 to 0.2. Four matches in on the same 

day and our players were feeling the pace however 

they rallied and recovered to get set for a very 

tough final Vs Dunmore Mac Hales Galway in front 

of a large crowd. With 4 minutes left on the clock, 

the girls were 2.3 to 2.5 - 2 points down ..... but 

Laoise Kelly pointed to give hope for a draw and 

extra time. However with a minute to go, a superb 

shot by Mia Wong Doyle was saved and it fell to 

Aimee Dignam’s feet who volleyed straight into the 

goal. She nearly took the net off the posts with the 

unstoppable shot to win the game for us by 2 

points. 

Captain Aoife McGarry and the whole team 

climbed the steps to collect the trophy and their 

medals with Aoife giving a great speech. 

The girls enjoyed a richly deserved meal out that 

evening before travelling back to the various 

Gaeltachts etc. again. 

Remarkable players who never know when they are 

beaten: Charlotte Lundy, Kate McKevitt, Kate Glynn, 

Eavan Brennan, Aoife McGarry, Helen Duignan, 

Connie Harte, Olivia Ryan, Aimee Broderick, Laoise 

Kelly, Hollai Quinn, Mia Wong Doyle, Aoife Kennedy, 

Aimee Dignam, Ciara Friery, Ella Meade , Eve 

Mostyn, Shona King, Jess Lombard, Daisy 

Sunderland & Katie Lynagh. 

“Comhghairdeas a chailíní, tá an Club anbhródúil 

asaibh go léir. What an inspiration 

these girls are to our young MAI players this 

week” Denis Boland, TSS Chairman

DONAL’S MEDAL... TOOK A WHILE 

How old are you? If you are playing this week you are between 6 and 12 years old. 

Imagine still being a member of TSS when you are 91 years old! Meet Donal..... 

Donal Colfer was recently, formally presented with his Leinster Minor football final 

winners medal from 1949, Yes 1949! In 1949 he was refused a winners medal and banned 

from playing in the semi final because he played soccer in a charity match and was 

reported for the "offence". The "ban" put paid to Donal getting presented with the medal 

he earned. Dublin lost their star corner forward and Dublin lost the semi final. 

Ironically, Jock Haughey played the soccer match as well and was not squealed on! 

When you consider what Donal went on to do for Dublin GAA, at club and county level, 

its a marvellous measure of the man not to be embittered by the 1949 decision. 

We campaigned in Templeogue Synge Street, through the Dublin County board for this 

to be rectified and through John Costello we got Donal his 1949 medal. 

With Covid and other reasons causing delays, Templeogue Synge Street had recently 

given Donal the medal privately but this year, Dubs from the 70s and 80s team 

presented it to formally him in Croke Park. Donal is now 91.... So 74 years after an 

injustice was done it was rectified. Even Nelson Mandela did not have to wait that long. 

I doubt there are any others waiting that long for any GAA medal that they earned. 

Congratulations Donal. 

By Denis Boland 

#TSSforLIFE 


Wishing everyone a fun-filled week at 

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TSSGFC supports the GAA Green Club Programme. 

With over 730 child participants and their guardians, here’s what we are 

doing to encourage sustainability: 

All participants are encouraged to walk or travel sustainably to the event thereby 

reducing C02 emissions (TSSGFC have previously provided bicycle parking to ETB 

grounds) 

Branded cotton T-shirts are provided for reuse by children (and mentors!) 

Locally sponsored food and beverage catering, avoids unnecessary travel 

Materials for event are fed back to the Juvenile teams for reuse (cones/poles etc) 

Flags and other promotional material are kept for reuse after each MAI event 

We work with ETB staff to reduce or recycle waste 

2022 event saw gear swap event grow to all week event (Families brought and 

exchanged sports gear/boots/jerseys free of charge) Visit our “Gear Grab n Go” this 

year 

Event occurs primarily before floodlights are required thereby reducing unnecessary 

energy consumption 

Water tap provided on site by ETB to reduce necessity for plastic bottle purchase. 

Please bring your own recyclable bottles to refill 

You are reading our eProgramme, no more wasteful paper-printing here! 

FInd our more about the GAA Green Clubs Programme here

GET FIT CYCLE 

sun 1st Oct ‘23 

11.30am

TSSGFC Inaugural 

Blue Panther 

Scramble

Wishing Templeogue Synge 

Street a great Mini All Ireland 

week 

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PLACE YOUR ORDERS HERE 

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U8 

BOYS 

The 2015 boys spent three hugely enjoyable years in the TSS gaelic 

football academy and graduated with distinction last December. We 

would like to thank our GPO, Kevin O’Donovan for laying an excellent 

foundation for the boys sporting development and for the coaches 

development also. 

The transition to Go Games for the group of boys and coaches was 

seamless with great enthusiasm and energy on show in our mid week 

training sessions (Thursday at 6pm) and Go Games matches every 

second weekend. During the winter months we trained in Terenure 

College (Astro pitch and gym) before relocating to VEC grounds in 

Terenure in April. 

Our Go Games journey took us to many different clubs around south 

Dublin when weather conditions allowed! We hosted our home games in 

the VEC grounds and Dolphin Park. The boys performed very 

impressively in all of their matches and their skill development has 

progressed with each round of games. 

Skill development, participation and fun for all remain our top 

priorities for the boys. We have a very committed group of mentors and 

player numbers are very healthy with a squad of 55 boys regularly at 

training. As always we are keen to grow our players and mentors 

numbers. If you are interested in signing up please chat with one of the 

mentors at the Mini All Ireland or drop Frank a message. 

Contact: Frank Mitchell 0871259940 


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ENTHUSIASM AND ENERGY!

U8 

GIRLS 

Having graduated from the TSS Academy at the turn of the year, the 

2015 (U8) Girls have seamlessly made the transition to the GO 

Games format. We are amazed by the effort of the girls each week 

and we look forward to watching them progress during the years 

ahead! Off the pitch we have already built up some fab memories 

with the girls, from our jersey presentation evening in December 

(sponsored by June McConnell ) to our recent fun 

packed day out at the Ladies All Ireland football Finals in Croke 

Park…when the girls were in full voice cheering on their idols! 

Our numbers are ever increasing however we are always delighted 

to welcome new members to our team. We currently train on 

Monday evenings from 6-7pm. Our training sessions are made up of 

player development skills with the young player in mind along with 

a strong focus on fun games and activities, ensuring that the girls 

leave each week with a smile on their face! 

To enquire about signing your daughter up for the 2015 Girls group 

please contact Warren Linnie on 087 2623779. 


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ALWAYS SMILING #JACKIESOFTHEFUTURE

U9 

BOYS 

With a squad of over 70 players, the TSS 2014 boys’ team are the largest in the club (and 

probably the loudest too!) 

Led by John Doherty, Aoife Hewitt, Francis Diver and Niall Martin, training and home matches 

take place VEC Sportsgrounds in Terenure. The last 12 months has seen fantastic progression 

across all of our players – attendances at training regularly tops 65 players, which ensures 

that our players go into Go-Games full of enthusiasm, with smiles aplenty. 

There is a wonderful dynamic amongst players, mentors and parents - it has been remarked 

by many that training and matches resemble a mix between a Gaelic football match and a 

playdate! It’s fantastic to see life-long friendships being forged across our players (who hail 

from Terenure, Templeogue, Crumlin, Rathgar, Ranelagh, Ballyroan, Walkinstown and 

Greenhills amongst others) through the medium of Gaelic football 

Go-Games take place bi-weekly and sees TSS 2014s travel to away games or welcome teams 

to the VEC Sportsgrounds for home matches. We’ve had some fantastic games over the last 

12 months, and it is clear that our boys measure up well against the likes of Kilmacud Crokes, 

Cuala and Ballinteer St. Johns. In addition, we hold a number of squad events over the course 

of the season, including a fundraiser, Christmas Party and end of season party. 

Templeogue Synge Street Under 9s are proudly sponsored by Quillsen, Daisychain 

Childcare, Spooner’s Careplus Pharmacy, Arkwood Construction and Frame Experts. 

New players are always welcome to join us throughout the season. Interested in finding out 

more? 

Contact: Francis Diver 086 8146005 or email tss2014boys@gmail.com 


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GAELIC WITH FRIENDS!

U9 

GIRLS 

Since the last Mini All Ireland our girls have had a great football year. 

They always turn up to training full of enthusiasm and give it their all. At 

the training sessions they do a mix of some skills drills, fun games and 

mini matches as well as a chance to chat with their friends. We finish off 

every session with a ‘TSS’ cheer which manages to get louder each week! 

This year our girls had 4 teams competing at home or away against Cuala, 

Lucan Sarsfield and Kilmacud Crokes in the Go Games format. They have 

done really well in their matches, continuing to improve their skills and 

their teamwork throughout the year – making all their coaches very 

proud! A big thank you to those dedicated coaches. 

We finished off the year with a fun day out in Squirrel Scramble where 

the girls were rewarded for their bravery with some pizza and a football 

each. So we have high hopes for this year after all the practise they 

surely did over the summer! 

Training is on Monday nights in Terenure College at 6-7pm. From 02 

October we will be moving to Three Rock Rovers at 7-8pm on Monday 

nights. Matches are every second Sunday at 10am. We are always happy 

to welcome new players and of course coaches/mentors/goal 

carriers/bib washers/you name it - to help out. If you’re interested in 

either then please feel free to contact Sinéad Donoghue on 087 233 5010. 


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BUSY SQUIRRELING AWAY!

U10 

BOYS 

2022/23 was a great year for our U10 boys. They are a fantastic group 

who have gone from strength to strength with skills levels improving 

all the time and great camaraderie among the big group of friends and 

team-mates. 

We now have almost 60 players in our squad and were delighted to 

welcome new players and new mentors this year. 

It’s been a busy year - we kicked off with a big family BBQ, played 50+ 

Go Games matches all across Dublin, participated in blitzes, attended 

camps, trained hard and ended with big team day out in Fort Lucan. 

Thanks to our sponsor – Bootcamp Ireland & Mummy Bootcamp, our 

mentor group for their continued commitment, the parents for getting 

the boys to training and matches and of course to the boys for their 

hard work and enthusiasm. 

We are always happy to welcome new players. Training is currently 

Thursday evenings at 7pm in VEC so drop down and give it a try! 

Matches are every second Saturday during the school term, with 

home matches in either the VEC or Dolphin Park. 


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Contact: Karl O’Brien 087 1961577 &/ Áine Dowling 087 9883808 

FRIENDS, BLITZES & FUN AT FORT LUCAN!

U10 

GIRLS 

The U10 girls team are a fun-loving and enthusiastic bunch who really 

enjoy their football, almost as much as they love their cartwheeling! 

We now have over 50 girls in the group and it has been great to see the 

girls’ skills develop throughout the year. 

We have had some great matches in the first half of the season against 

the likes of Cuala, Kilmacud and St. Judes, and we are really looking 

forward to the Go Games starting back up again in September. 

Aside from the matches, one of the highlights of our season was the 

Summer Party which involved a particularly feisty game between 

players and parents, followed by a BBQ and disco for the girls and their 

families. A fantastic way to sign off for the summer! 

We currently train on Tuesday evenings at 6pm in Terenure College and 

would love to see new players join us so please come down and give it 

a try. You wont regret it. 

Matches are every second Saturday during the school term, with home 

matches typically taking place in either the VEC or Dolphin Park. 


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Contact: Ian Kelleher 087 6306040 &/ Eoin Casey 087 6591200 

FUN-LOVING, DISCO-DANCING FOOTBALLERS

U11 

BOYS 

We are now half way through our year as U11 TSS Boys. 

We are fortunate to have such a great group of boys in our 'band 

'of brothers". 

The attitude is always enthusiastic and positive at training even in 

those dark wet nights in CYM! They give it their all and the 

laughing and smiling faces makes it all worthwhile for us when 

they walk off the pitch at the end of a good session. 

The boys have been complimented for their ability and effort by 

plenty of opposition coaches but we knew that already! Very 

proud of you lads and keep it going for U11 - Part 2. TSS U11 Boys 

Mentors. 

Contact: John Broderick 086 844 0837 


A BAND OF BROTHERS!

U11 

GIRLS 

What a year it’s been for our u11 girls! We started out the year in Dolphin Park on Tuesday 

evenings, such great space for the girls to practice properly, possibly also the most 

miserable place in the middle of winter but not for our girls because the muddier, the 

better! When we moved to Terenure College as the evenings got brighter, we extended 

training to include a half hour of running at the start. The girls got so fit, and culminated 

their training with the Marlay Park junior run in May, many of them getting personal bests 

over 2kms! Throughout the year, their matches became tougher as u11 girls are very 

physical and very competitive, but our girls were well able for the challenge, and competed 

fiercely against old rivals Judes, Ballinteer St Johns, Lucan, Olafs, to name but a few. 

But football is only one part of what we want for the girls. It really doesn’t matter if they 

win or lose games, what’s important is that they enjoy coming along to training and 

matches, enjoy being part of a team, enjoy spending time with their friends. This is what 

will keep them coming back as they move into teenage years and beyond, providing a 

balance and an outlet for them. 

A big thanks to our sponsor Sigmar Recruitment who have been so generous to us the last 

few years. Thanks also to David Behan for providing fantastic goodie bags at the crucial 

times! A special thanks to the parents for all of your efforts to encourage your girls to take 

part, to bring them to training and matches, to support on side lines whatever the weather 

– you can be really proud of what they’re achieving and how much they are continuously 

improving. We look forward to seeing them progress even further in the coming years! 

Training on Tuesday 7pm – 8pm in Terenure College from April until end of October; 

6.30pm – 7.30pm in Dolphin Park from November until end of March; Matches on Saturday 

lunchtime. For further info, please contact Dave Connolly on 087 9475539 or Niamh 

McLoughlin on 087 2692214 


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NO MUD TOO MUDDY FOR THIS CREW!!

U12 

BOYS 

It’s hard to believe that this will be our final year playing at the Mini’s. We 

have great memories of the week…all the way back to 2017. 

It feels like only yesterday when the boys were playing monkey-tails in the 

Bushy academy on Saturday mornings. Our tribe has swelled to 70-strong 

supported by 16 willing and able Mentors. Every second Saturday we send 

out four teams to play divisional football. The lads have gone from strength 

to strengthen with a great cross section of characters within the group 

(including Mentors !!). 

A special word of thanks to the parents their commitment and support – all 

the side-line support means a great deal to the team. To the boys – keep up 

the good work, keep practicing….onwards. 

We are delighted to have South Dublin Vets as our new jersey sponsor – we 

will be decking the boys out with new gear over the coming months. 

A trip down memory lane…… 

Contact: Cathal Kenny 086 819 1545 


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A TALE OF MANY CHARACTERS!

U12 

GIRLS 

With 50 girls from over 5 schools from the locality, we are proud of how well 

our area is represented. We train in Terenure College every Wednesday and 

play matches every second Saturday, both at home (Bushy Park and Dolphin 

Park) and away, against clubs from all over Dublin. 

2023 has seen a lot of change, not only because of streaming, but also 

getting ready for divisional football which is just around the corner. And all 

the mentors are so pleased and proud of how much our squad has grown and 

developed, both on and off the field. 

It is with a heavy heart that we go into our last Mini-All Ireland. It has been 

the key date in our football calendar since leaving the Academy and we will 

miss it! 

If you are new to the area or your daughter is interested in playing Gaelic 

football please contact the lead mentor or come say hello at Terenure 

College on a Wednesdays at 6pm. 

Contact: Ryno van Rensburg - 0876995227 


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A FOND FAREWELL #PROUD

To all the TSS MAI teams this week - you have 

the power! Enjoy it! 

Call Charlie

1. VENUE MAP 

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3. 

FIXTURES 

TEAMS 


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Venue Map 

Information, First Aid, Gear Grab ‘n Go and Media under tent; 

Noticeboard in front of tent; Team lists posted gable-end wall 

Pitch 3 

Pitch 4 

Pitch 5

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VOLUNTEERS WHERE WOULD WE BE?! #TSSFORLIFE

Our Juvenile teams are always on the lookout for Sponsors. 

If you would like to sponsor, please contact us 

FDCTSS19@Gmail.com

Thanks to everyone who helped to organise the 

TSS Mini All-Ireland 2023 

Juvenile & MAI Committee, Sponsors, Parents and Guardians, 

GPO -Kevin, An Garda Siochana, VEC - Ken and Darren and our 

many Volunteers 

Go raibh míle 

maith agaibh 

go léir 

See you all next year!

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