2024 TSS MAI eProgramme 1

MINI ALL-IRELAND 

2024 

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TSS FOR LIFE 

CONTENTS 

MINI ALL-IRELAND ‘24 LET’S GO! 

16 

TIPS FOR THE WEEK 

Everything you need to know about parking, food 

traders and more 

11 

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 

12 OUR CLUB 

All the updates 

18 NOTE FROM GPO 

23 MAI SCORING AND RULES 

24 

34 

CLUB NEWS 

Stories of interest from across the Club 

28 NEW!! CLUB LOTTO 

29 50 YEARS OF LGFA 

celebrating 50 years of LGFA 

MAI TEAM PROFILES 

A profile of each team and what they have been 

up to this year p.34-43 

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CHARITY INITIATIVE 

Hats on for ALONE! Last of 

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GIVE RESPECT, GET 

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#POSITIVE SIDELINES 

They are children, it’s 

meant to be fun. Lead by 

example, be positive, 

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TSS MAI 

46 MOST IMPORTANT INFO THIS WEEK 

47 

YOUR TEAM, WHERE YOU NEED 

TO BE AND WHEN! 

VENUE MAP 

48 FIXTURES 

50 

TEAM LISTS 

See pages 50-63; displayed by age, starting 

from U12 down, boys, girls 

67 SPONSORS BUSINESS DIRECTORY 


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CHAIRMANS NOTE 

I am delighted to welcome you all to our 2024 

Templeogue Synge Street Mini All Ireland. 

Since starting the Mini All Ireland competition 

in 2015, it has grown from strength to 

strength every year. This festival of football 

is now the highlight of our youngest juvenile 

section club calendar. It’s a great opportunity 

to showcase the fantastic determination and 

talent of all our boys and girls, not to mention 

a great social occasion for parents and family 

to mix with parents, family and friends from 

other age groups. Most importantly, the 

Annual Mini All Ireland brings a huge section 

of our club together and builds great 

excitement among all the boys and girls 

playing. 

This week we will have over 750 children from 

the club take part in the Mini-All Ireland 

tournament in the VEC Grounds. This is a new 

record participation level and to see the 

enthusiasm, fun and in no small way the skill 

of these children 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. I would also 

like to thank Darren and Ken in the VEC for 

their help and support. 

I would also like to thank our four Main 

Sponsors Capital Credit Union, The Two 

Sisters, Parts for Cars and Park Financial 

Mortgages, for their very kind sponsorship of 

the event. Their support is very much 

appreciated, and we look forward to working 

together for many years to come. We ask our 

club members to remember our sponsors 

when making a choice, the relationships are 

appreciated and should work both ways. 

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. 

Templeogue Synge Street GAA Club is 25 years 

old this year! Officially formed in late 1999, 

most teams played their first games in 2000. 

Over the next 12 months we will be 

celebrating that 25-year milestone. It’s a 

significant achievement and there will be 

events organised to mark this. We hope to 

make those events an enjoyable way to 

celebrate this birthday for newer members, 

older members and indeed former members. 

Details of these event will be published as 

soon as they are firm. 

Our Adult teams are also performing very 

well. At the time of writing our women’s 1 st 

team have qualified for the semi-final of their 

Championship and our men’s 1 st team 

achieved League promotion and a 

Championship Quarter finals place has been 

secured. Keep an eye on Clubzap and our 

social media channels for fixtures for both 

ladies and men’s. Please come out to support 

the teams and let our younger players see 

the thrills and spills of adult football. Seeing 

is believing and every young footballer needs 

somebody to look up to. 

Finally I would like to thank Niall Scully, 

Lorcan O’Dell and Killian O’Gara for their 

efforts with the Dubs Men’s senior team this 

year. Despite not lifting Sam Maguire this 

year, we are aware the preparation for inter 

county football involves enormous personal 

effort and sacrifice. I have no doubt we are 

watching some of the Dubs stars of the future 

(men and women) in our Mini All Ireland this 

week. 

I hope you all enjoy the TSS 2024 Mini All- 

Irelands! 

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Denis Boland 

Chairman

OUR CLUB 

by Denis Boland 

GROWING NUMBERS AND 

DEVELOPMENT UPDATE 

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 men’s 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 is the main ground 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 met 

Dublin City Council, applied again and were granted planning permission in 2024, only to be 

appealed to An Bord Pleanala by one (only one) of neighbours beside Dolphin Park. We still 

expect An Bord Pleanala to uphold the Council’s decision and grant planning permission and we 

hope to have that decision in 2024. The plan will include upgraded changing facilities suitable for 

men and women, a new gym, meeting rooms and other ancillary facilities. We will get Lotto grant 

funding, (application made), but that won’t cover the entire cost of development. This will be a 

club effort, and your financial 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 on that matter when we have 

Planning Permission granted, but this week our focus is fun and football. Enjoy the week! 

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Irelands and best wishes to our next 

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TIPS FOR THE WEEK 

As you can imagine, the logistics of moving 750 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, Wed, Thu and Sat: The Sausage Hut and The Country Grill 

Giddy Goat Coffee and Tuck shop!! 

Sat only: Ice-cream van 

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 

*If you are posting to social media please tag us so we can like! 

*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 


ROLE OF THE GPO 

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, Liz Upton and 

Caroline Rodgers 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 2018 

group are looked after by Dave Costello, 

Emmet Gleeson, Danielle Glynn, Anne 

Donnelly and Cillian Meldon with 

other parents providing mentoring 

assistance in the academy on a weekly 

basis. 

The youngest players in the Academy 

group are our 2019/2020 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 that is 

made up of 

entirely U/7 (2017) players. These teams 

are run by Aoibheann Coffey and Caitriona 

Mhic 

Gabhann. We are training every Saturday 

morning and planning to roll them out for 

next 

year's U8s Team. We organised a 

few friendly matches throughout the year 

that went down a 

treat with the children and parents alike. 


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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 

bright future with plenty of players to choose 

from. As a club we have great numbers at 

Juvenile level our search for new players and 

mentors never ceases and I would encourage 

anybody who has an interest in helping to 

please contact me. 

The TSS Easter and Summer camps continue 

to go from strength to strength with over 270 

children participating in the Kellogg’s Camp in 

August it was a great 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 year's 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 would like to take this opportunity to thank 

everyone in the club for their continued 

support and also a very big thank you to the 

Principals and teachers in the local schools. 

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 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) 


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TSS ACADEMY 

Dolphin Park 

Saturdays 10-12 

GPO Kate Timmons, is looking forward to seeing all our 

players from Dublin 6, 8 and 12 schools in Dolphin! 

I'm really looking forward to getting the Dolphin Academy started again this year. 

The support from the local schools and teachers is really appreciated. Each time I 

go into the schools, they are always welcoming and helpful. Without the help of 

the TSS coaches each Saturday morning, there would be no academy! I really 

appreciate the time given up by each coach to help the kids learn and develop their 

skills, while also having fun. Last year, I had the help of some of the players from 

the U16 and Minor boys teams. The kids really enjoyed their coaching and it was 

super to have them down every Saturday. The parents and the kids involved in the 

academy have been brilliant so far and I'm sure we will have another great year. I 

hope the academy will continue to grow this year! If anyone would like to get 

involved, don't be afraid to get in touch! 

Kate Timmons 

FUN IN THE SUN (OR RAIN!) 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 

by Denis Boland 

1. 1 point for over the crossbar and 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 

5. Evenly-matched teams/numbers please! If someone missing, pull a 

sub/take from the opposition (roll-on-off) 

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GENERAL RULES 

Have fun! Objective: kids running around playing Gaelic football and 

enjoying themselves with their friends 

Matches will start bang on-time! If your team is late, it may have 

already started. We MUST stay on schedule 

10 mins a side with 2 min break at halftime 

Pls vacate pitch on final whistle 

High 5s and hugs FOR SURE! pls do on sideline 

Observe TSS #PositiveSidelines Policy

CLUB NEWS 

BLUE PANTHER GOLF SCRAMBLE 

The 2nd Annual Blue Panther Scramble took place in May this year in Grange Golf Club. 20+ fourballs 

took part, the weather was good and there were plenty of legs on show! (Seen better legs hanging out of 

a nest someone said....) A great day to get some fresh air, meet up with friends and remember our friend 

Anton O’Toole. Kevin Moran contributed some memories of those Dublin days with Anton to the 

Programme, a lovely gesture. Watch social media for details of next years event. 


CLUB NEWS 

GET YER HATS FOR ALONE! 

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They support all older people and aim to 

improve physical, emotional and mental 

wellbeing. 

If you haven’t purchased your winter hat 

- this is it! It was the fashion staple at last 

years MAI! 

You can pick your hat up from the 

Information Tent for €20. Thanks as 

always for your support. 

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CLUB NEWS 

7TH TSS CYCLE 

Comhghairdeas leis na 66 finscéal who took part in the 7th TSS Cycle on Sunday 

1st Sep. Two groups tackled the 100k and 50k routes. 

Spirits were high from the outset and lasted the duration, as everyone survived the 

challenge and made it home safely. Thank you all for taking part! 

Congratulations to Club member Eamonn Spillane - our main organiser - for 

another perfectly excuted event! 

A few people to thank specifically 

Shay Murray, Willie O’Dell & Cathal Maher for providing cycle support and 

escorts on Sunday. 

Deidre Devitt & Gabrielle Ruane for registration. 

Eoin Casey & Des o Brien who had a much-needed BBQ ready for us on return 

to Terenure. 

To our sponsors 

Setanta Crossfit for the nutritional guidance and gels 

Base2Race for the safety checks provided on Sunday morning 

Brodericks for the cakes and bars available to us. 

Ronnie Smith at WDisplay for the promotional signage 

Hollingworth Cycles for supplying us with spare tubes, tyres etc ( thankfully 

not a lot required on the day) 

Also a big thanks to Terenure Rugby Club for allowing us the use of their facilities 

to start and finish the cycle. 

Lastly, for anyone who may like to get out cycling on a more regular basis, please 

contact Eamonn and he will put you in touch with the relevant group depending on 

your preferences. 


7TH TSS CYCLE 

BEFORE 

DURING... 

AFTER... 



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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF 

LGFA: A GOLDEN JUBILEE 

B Y E O I N C A S E Y 

This year, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) proudly 

celebrates its 50th anniversary. 

Since its founding in 1974 at Hayes’ Hotel in Thurles, the LGFA has been 

a beacon of community spirit, promoting women’s Gaelic games across 

the region. This Golden Jubilee is a testament to the dedication, 

passion, and hard work of everyone involved over the past five 

decades. This culminated recently where the sport of Ladies Gaelic 

Football was one of four practices granted formal State recognition as 

part of Ireland’s living cultural heritage. 

This hard work has seen a monumental increase in recent years of the 

numbers of girls and women playing Gaelic across the country. 

Templeogue Synge Street now have 700 female players togging out on 

a weekly basis. 

Events 

In order to mark its 50th anniversary the LGFA held a celebration of the 

organisation’s first 50 years in Semple Stadium during July. 

However, closer to home, 18 of our own U13 Girls team took part in a 

Dublin -wide festival of football celebrating the LGFA 50th anniversary 

held in August. The blitz took place at the GAA’s National Games 

Developments Centre in Abbottstown, where they played and won all 

their matches against St Margarets, Kevin’s/Killians and Na Gaeil Óg. 

The team had a fantastic day at the blitz with the players showing that 

they can complete with the best teams in Dublin. 


TSS U13 Girls team celebrating the LGFA 50th anniversary held in August 

Looking forward ... 

As the LGFA celebrates this remarkable milestone, it is also looking 

ahead to the future. Plans are in place for new facilities, expanded 

youth programs, and initiatives to promote inclusivity and diversity 

within the sport. The association is committed to building on its 

legacy and continuing to be a pillar of the community for many years 

to come. 

If you or a family member would like to join this growing community, 

please check the TSS website for contact details of the various teams 

that play week in week out. We would be delighted to welcome any 

newcomers. 

TSS abú. 


Happy 10th Anniversary TSS MAI! 

Have a fantastic week. 

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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

TEMPLEOGUE 

SYNGE STREET 

LIVE CLUB SHOP OPEN: 9TH - 

15TH SEPTMEBER 

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M F C S P O R T S 

M F C S P O R T S 

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U8 

BOYS 

We are lucky to have a great bunch of lads involved in our young group. 

We regularly have approximately 60 boys who attend our training 

sessions and a similar number for our GoGames matches. 

We’re really grateful that we have a fantastic selection of coaches who 

are all keen to provide a supportive, positive and fun atmosphere to 

our sessions. We’re also fortunate to have a great group of supportive 

parents who get their lads out to us in strong numbers on a 

regular basis. 

We are open and welcoming to any new players and we recognise that 

for some children (and parents) joining a new group can be a cause for 

some anxiety. To help with this, we recognise that we have a broad 

spectrum of abilities in our group and feel that we have good 

structures in place to cater for players of every ability. For more 

details or to chat about the potential of your son joining our group 

please contact us; 

Colin Dunlevy – 0872917045 

Wayne O’Connor - 0863042928 

Summer time training for our 2016 Boys is on Tuesday evening in the 

VEC ground at 6:30pm. GoGames are scheduled for Saturday mornings 

every other week. 


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60 little Superstars!

U8 

GIRLS 

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

2016 (U8) Girls have progressed to the GO Games format in 2024. As 

coaches, we can all agree that the girls growing enthusiasm for the 

game has delighted us as the year went on. 

Our numbers increased steadily throughout the year and we loved 

welcoming new faces to the group. We are excited about the 

upcoming year and have lots of plans as to how we can make it fun 

for the group. We would also encourage any parents who are 

interested in helping to come forward as we always need a little 

help. Our aim is to ensure the girls have fun, stay engaged and to 

introduce the wonderful skills of Gaelic Football. 

We currently train on Wednesday evenings from 6.30 to 7.30pm. 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 2016 Girls group 

please contact Keith Matthews on 0862073806 


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Always enthusiastic KE and smiling!

U9 

BOYS 

The 2015 boys group (U9s) had a great year of fun filled enjoyable 

training and matches during their second year of Go Games at 

under 9s level. The boys always bring fantastic energy and 

enthusiasm to every session that they take part in and their skill 

development has been second to none. We also have a very 

committed mentor group who always show up hail rain or shine 

ready for action! A big thanks also to our sponsor Grandbrind who 

kindly sponsored jerseys for the boys when they started out in Go 

Games. 

We have 65 boys registered with the group and training and match 

numbers are very consistent. Our training slot is a Thursday 

evening (6-7 in VEC grounds) and matches are on a Saturday 

morning. 

We are always on the lookout for new talent so if your son would 

like to join us please drop Frank a message on 087-1259940. 

We know the boys will be thinking of their friend Michael Horgan 

as they tog-out this week.. Michael’s anniversary is coming up 

shortly and he and his parents are in all of our thoughts .. 


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Energetic, enthusiastic X lads

U9 

GIRLS 

Now that our first year of Go Games are under our belts the group of 2015 

Girls have embraced the challenges of U10 football!!! The group continue to 

impress us with their willingness to learn whilst not forgetting to have fun 

and test our resolve!!! 

Although our numbers are still increasing, we are always delighted to 

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

evenings from 6 to 7pm. Our training sessions continue to be made up of 

player development skills with the young player 

in mind along with a strong focus on enjoyment. Our Games take place every 

2nd Sunday of the season at 10am with next years games moving to 

Saturday afternoons. 


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Off the field, we held 2 annual events since last year’s MAI. Our Christmas 

Party was kindly hosted by our friends at the Two Sisters when a fantastic 

spread of “Pizza and Chips” was put on for the girls! During this event we 

presented each player (and coach) with their TSS branded training tops 

which were kindly sponsored by Griffin Solicitors of Templeogue. For our 

Summer party we held a fun packed afternoon at Terenure Rugby Club in 

Lakelands. The girls enjoyed the opportunity to repay their coaches for a 

long season with some Pie Throwing that left all in need of a good feed and 

refreshments at the BBQ that followed! 

To enquire about signing your daughter up for the 2015 Girls please contact 

Warren Linnie on 087 2623779 

PIZZA-PIE... IN YOUR FACE!

U10 

BOYS 

With a squad of over 60 players, our 2014 boys’ team is one of the largest in the club (and 

probably the loudest too!) The 2014s boys train and play home matches from VEC 

Sportsgrounds and Terenure Sports Club (CYM), and are expertly coached by twenty-eight 

dedicated mentors. 

2024 has seen fantastic progression across all of our players – attendances at training 

each week is always high, which ensures that our players go into Go-Games well prepared, 

and full of enthusiasm! It’s fantastic to see life-long friendships being forged across our 

players (who hail from Terenure, Templeogue, Crumlin, Harolds Cross, Rathgar, Ranelagh, 

Ballyroan, Walkinstown and Greenhills) through the medium of Gaelic football. 

There are so many highlights from this season - our team trip to Seneschalstown GAA Club 

(Co. Meath), the end of season ‘Pizza and Penalties’ night, as well as countless great 

performances home and away. We can’t wait to see what the year ahead brings! 

New Players Welcome – Come Along and Try It Out! 

New players are always welcome to join us throughout the season. A warm welcome is 

guaranteed, with new friends and great days aplenty in store! Interested in finding out 

more? For enquiries please contact: 

John Doherty 085 1040000 or email tss2014boys@gmail.com 

Thanks to Our Sponsors… We are delighted to be supported by Quillsen Estate Agents, 

Daisy Chain Childcare, Spooner’s Careplus Pharmacy and Arkwood Construction. 

These are all local businesses, and their support is vital for the running of our team. In 

return, our collective support is vital for these companies! We ask that, where possible, 

you support our sponsors, and please mention TSS! 


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PIZZA, PENALTIES ANPIZZA, PENALTIES AND LOTS OF NOISE!D LOTS OF 

Pizza, penalties and plenty of noise! 

NOISE!PI

U10 

GIRLS 

MAI 2024 - bring it on! - it's always a highlight of our year. 

Our 53 girls have been really busy this year keeping the fun, football and 

friendships going. We train each Monday night from 7-8pm. In summer time 

on the lovely grass pitches in Terenure College; in winter time on the great 

all weather facility in Three Rock Rovers. 

This year the girls have really been upping their game in their matches. 

They give their training their all - each week its a close run contest for the 

much coveted Trainer of the Week trophy. 

We wrapped up our summer season with a great away day. Big thanks to 

Naomh Éanna in Gorey who hosted us for a fun football blitz, followed by 

lots of adventure in Pirates Cove. 

A special mention goes to the very dedicated crew of coaches who are there 

every week for the girls. New players are always welcome - just give a call 

or a text to Sinéad Donoghue on 087 233 5010. 


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GAA pirates in Gorey? 

Yes, thats our u11 girls!

U11 

BOYS 

U11 Boys had another great year of training, matches, friendship and 

fun. We have over 50 players and were delighted to welcome new 

players again to the growing squad! 

This year our group had four teams competing in Go Games across 

Dublin. They have done really well in their matches continuing to 

improve their skills and teamwork making their coaches very proud! 

There have been lots of highlights to the year – our Christmas Jumpzone 

Party, trip to Croke Park to see Dublin vs Kerry, end of Summer BBQ as 

well the great performances home and away. We look forward to 

another great year! 

Thanks to our sponsors - Mummy Bootcamp, Bootcamp Ireland, Two 

Sisters, Terenure- our mentor group for their continued commitment, 

the parents for their support and of course to our fantastic group of 

boys for their hard work, enthusiasm and energy! 

We train Thursday nights in the VEC (Summer) and Terenure Sports club 

(Winter). New members (and mentors!) are always welcome. 

Contact: Karl O’Brien (087 1961577) / Áine Dowling (087 9883808). 

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Skills, ON AND teamwork UPON AND UPWARDS and BOYS!WARDS great BOYS!PIZZA friends!

U11 

GIRLS 

Taylor Swift might have sold out 3 nights in the Aviva stadium 

but can she break a tackle and send the ball over the bar on the 

run? Well she probably could, knowing her, but not with 

the style of the TSS U11 girls! 

We currently have over 50 girls in the group and they are a great 

bunch that really bring a lot of energy and fun to the football 

pitch. 

We train on Monday evenings at 6pm (currently in Bushy Park) 

and matches are every second Saturday during the school term. 

We would love to see new players join us so please come down 

and give it a try. You’ll be given a very warm welcome. 

Contact 

Ian Kelleher 087 6306040 | Eoin Casey 087 6591200 

Also a huge thank you to our very generous sponsors this year - 

232 Medical and Tynan Dillon. 


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SWIFTIES ON THE PITCH!

U12 

BOYS 

Seems like only yesterday our under 12 boys were playing their first Mini 

All- Ireland and here we are at our last one. We’ll miss this great 

tournament that was always a week to look forward to. 

Of course while we say goodbye to that, we move on to our next phase of 

development and have started our competitive matches. While finding our 

feet, there have certainly been no easy matches but the boys are 

progressing well and really can turn it on at throw in. They’re a pleasure to 

coach and very rewarding for us to see how they’ve improved - no doubt for 

parents also!!. Keep it going lads- we think you’re all great! 

Under 12 mentors 

Under 12 Boys train in Terenure College (summer) and Terenure Sports club 

(winter). New members please contact John Broderick 086 8440837 


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ON AND UPWARDS BOYS!

U12 

GIRLS 

We cannot believe this is our last Mini All Ireland! Since the last one we have been busy. 

We returned to training last August and played matches every second Saturday. 

It is not ALL about the football in the U12s. Minions, bananas and zombies (amongst 

others!) enjoyed welly throwing and tug of war competitions at our Halloween training 

session. The U12s headed to Donaghnore Ashbourne GAA in November to play some great 

football to finish our 2023 season. We stopped in Leisureplex for bowling and claw 

machines before heading home with our selection boxes. 

In January 2024, things changed up a little bit and we started to play in divisions. We got to 

play some great teams across Dublin from Skerries to Saggart to Dalkey. Training was 

great craic with rocking tunes to get the blood pumping and the girls dancing! In April, 

under Lorraine’s guidance we trained for the Deer Park Run in June. Before the summer 

break we played a friendly match derby with our neighbours from St. Jude’s. 

The girls and mentors alike look forward to Tuesday evenings for training sessions. The 

girls do not all attend the same schools, most of them are now in 6th class and some have 

even entered 1 st year. The friendship and fun are a constant. To say the mentors are proud 

of them is an understatement. We have watched them grow and as they become young 

women we hope they continue to play together, have fun, develop their skills and make 

friends for life. 

We train on Tuesdays from 7-8pm in Terenure College from April to mid-October and from 

6-7pm in St. Mary’s Rathmines, from mid-October to the end of March. Matches are every 

second Saturday. For more information please contact Dave Connolly on 087 947 5539 or 

Niamh McLoughlin on 087 269 2214. 


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Venue Map 

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CAN MEET YOUR NEEDS? LOOK NO FURTHER! HUGE THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR SUPPORTING 

THOSE WHO SUPPORT US, IN THE MAI AND YEAR ROUND. WITHOUT SPONSORS AND 

VOLUNTEERS WHERE WOULD WE BE?! #TSSFORLIFE 


Rathgar 

Pharmacy 

Our Club is always on the lookout for Sponsors. 

If you would like to sponsor, please contact us 

briandotkelly@gmail.com

Thanks to everyone who helped to organise the 

TSS Mini All-Ireland 2024 

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!

TSS For Life

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