Plenty of Drama On The Week-End!

September 15, 2024

Our Under 15 hurlers got the week-end off to a start with a game against our neighbours on the East side Ranelagh Gaels. This was a “replay” of the Feile final and one again the Gaels took full points on a narrow three point win. Final score was 4-11 to 4-8.

Saturday morning was bright and sunny as we welcomed our Kevins Heroes as well as our Nursery boys and girls aged 4-7. Our Under 8-12 teams trained in both Loreto College and Dolphin Park on Saturday morning. In the afternoon our Under 13 squad and Under 14 Davin hurlers were in action after lunch. Our Under 13 hurlers travelled to Clondalkin and had a narrow loss to Round Towers on a final score of 2-7 to 2-4. With 2 games left against Naomh Mearnog and Castleknock this squad are still in running for a second place spot in Division 3. Our Under 14 Davin squad were down 7 points but managed a big comeback to reduce the deficit and eventually win their division 7 cup quarter final against Ballinteer Saint Johns. We now play Kilmacud Crokes in the semi finals on the 28th September. Our Cusack side will also be in action in the division 2 semi-final against St Jude’s. Our Under 16s travelled to Ringsend to take on Clan na Gael and unfortunately were on the wrong side of the final outcome.

Our Under 15 camógs suffered their first defeat in their division 1 championship against Ballyboden Saint Enda’s away. No doubt the girls will dust themselves off for their last group game against Faughs and go again. Our Under 14 camogie squad had a bye so weren’t in action. Of course it wasn’t just the kids togging out on Saturday. Well done also to the Kevins women who travelled to the GAA National Games Development Centre in Abbottstown and took part in the Social Camogie event! A great day was had by all!

Sunday was another busy day. Our Junior G squad wrapped up our adult championship group games today with another win at home in Dolphin Park against Scoil Uí Chonaill. Final score 3-14 to 2-6! Their likely opponents will be Saint James Gaels in the Quarter Finals. In other adult team news our Junior As lost to St Jude’s on a score line of 1-16 to 0-9. This leaves them in 3rd place and a Quarter Final fixture awaits, most likely against neighbours Crumlin. Our Junior Ds played Round Towers this morning in Clondalkin and took full points on a final score of 4-12 to 2-8. This places them top of their group which should give them home advantage in their Quarter Final. Most likely opponent’s are St Brigids, but all to be confirmed by Dublin County Board.

Our Intermediate 2 Camógs were also out in force today and had a good win against Naomh Barróg placing them top of their group. Final score 5-3 to 1-10.Todays win confirms they have topped the group and will go through to the knock-out stages. Our Junior 5 Camógs played earlier in the week and despite the loss are still in with a chance of qualifying for the knock out stages. However they await the outcome of another game. Our Under 13 camógs headed towards the Dublin Mountains and managed to hold of Stars of Erin in the cup and secure a win away from home. Final score: Kevins 4-6 Stars of Erin 3-2

Well done to all adult teams who have qualified for the knockout stages of their respective championships! This brings our total adult championship teams to 8 in 2024, as we also entered GAA Rounders championship in Senior Mixed, Senior Ladies and Junior Mixed. Our Senior Mixed squad made the Senior All-Ireland Semi-Finals earlier in the year and hopefully our hurlers and camógs can progress further. It’s also worth noting that from our 8 adult teams, 5 provided opportunities for female participation across 2 sports and various abilities. We have 3 adult men’s teams, 3 adult women’s teams and two mixed teams.

There was also plenty of drama off the field and specifically in the club house where Timmy Creed was entertaining our members, supporters and neighbours with his new show Our Ríocht, where he in partnership with the Dublin Culture Company shared stories, food, song and games, exploring the roots of hurling through myth and language and building our collective story together. We had 6 sittings over Saturday and Sunday and a full house of members, and supporters re-enacting the Céilí dances that were held in the building over 100 years ago.

What’s Coming Up? All mentors have been requested to attend a Coaching & Development meeting on Thursday night in Loreto College to discuss a number of topics including the upcoming schedule as we enter into the darker nights.

Our next Lotto draw in on Monday the 16th September and will be for a jackpot of €8,900. You can play online using the secure Clubforce link by clicking here. Funds raised go towards the running of the various club activities. Many thanks as always for your continued support! All funds raised go towards the great initiatives we run for the benefit of the local children and members.

Have you heard about our new Friends of Kevins Business Directory? We encourage all our members and supporters to consider our Friends of Kevins when looking for a local business or service. Click here for the Business Directory.

We also have our big fund raiser coming up in October on Thursday the 24th in the National Boxing Stadium. Join us for the fun of The Chase with presenter, Paul Mescal Snr. Contestants chosen from the audience can win up to €1500 each – If chosen, you have the option to nominate someone to play for you if you wish. Tickets are limited so please buy early to ensure your place at this amazing show. To purchase a ticket or donate, click here.

Finally if you have club news or would like to have your team photos, match results, or reports etc mentioned please contact pro.kevins.dublin@gaa.ie. If you haven’t already, please ensure your team has a representative in the PR & Comms Group so we have the correct updates for matches, changes to matches and other updates etc. The majority of updates we receive get posted on our social media, but if you don’t send them in they don’t get posted. As the club is growing we also need assistance on social media. Please get in touch!

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