Results Round-Up:

On Tuesday (July 28) in Somerton in the Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship, Andy Lonergan helped himself to 10 points as Castleknock pulled away in the second-half to record an 18-point victory over St. Finian’s, Swords to make it two wins from two. 

A mixed Wednesday (July 29) saw a first Championship all-ticket double-header in Somerton. In the Senior ‘B’ Hurling Championship, Castleknock, having conceded two first-half goals, lost by 1-10 2-12 to Naomh Barróg on a damp, gloomy evening.

Also in Somerton in another historic first all-ticket game, the Ladies Footballers put an undistinguished first-half (0-7 2-3) behind them to record a superb 5-13 2-6 win over Man of War in the opening round of the Intermediate Championship.

 

However, in the Ladies Junior ‘C’ Championship there was no such turnaround as Castleknock lost to Ballyboden in Cherryfield by 2-11 5-9.

In the Minor ‘A’ Football Championship Castleknock were beaten by Ballinteer 1-10 2-12. The second team got a walk-over from St. Mary’s in the Minor ‘C’ Championship and in the Minor ‘E’ Football Championship Castleknock recorded a fine 4-15 1-8 win over Cuala.

On Thursday (July 30) in the Junior ‘F’ Hurling Championship, first time out Castleknock, having been dominated for much of the second-half pulled away with a late goal to beat Civil Service by 3-9 1-9. The combined ages of the game’s two goalkeepers was a staggering 93 years of age, Castleknock’s Eoin McCambridge was 20 and the Civil Service goalkeeper Liam Myles was 73, the oldest player in Ireland if not the world.

What To See In The Coming Week:

A huge week of action ahead with 17 games to choose from beginning on Tuesday (Aug.4) with the U-16 Hurling ‘A’ Championship, Castleknock against Naomh Barróg in St. Annes at 7pm. While in Camogie the ‘B’ team meet Good Counsel in Good Counsel in the Junior 2 Challenge Cup also at 7pm.

The Junior 1 Championship Footballers meet Clontarf in Somerton at 7.30pm and at the same time the Junior 3 Championship Footballers play Kilmacud in Silver Park.

Wednesday (Aug,5) sees the Senior Footballers travel to St. Annes Park to meet Raheny in the Senior 1 Football Championship (all-ticket) at 7.30pm. The Minor ‘A’ Hurlers are at home in Somerton to Faughs at 7.30pm and the Minor ‘D’ Hurlers play Oliver Plunketts on Martin Savage Park at 7.30pm.

On the same evening The Ladies Footballers ‘A’ team journey over to Skerries to play Skerries Harps in Round 2 of the Intermediate Championship at 7.30pm and the Ladies Football ‘B’ team take on Kilmacud Crokes in the Junior ‘C’ Championship in Somerton again at 7.30pm.

On Thursday (Aug.6) the Junior 5 Championship Footballers meet Lucan in Arthur Griffith Park at 7.30pm.

 On Saturday (Aug.8) there’s a huge game for the Senior Hurlers who meet Round Towers, Clondalkin in another all-ticket Senior ‘B’ Championship match in Somerton at 6.30pm and then there’s an even busier Sunday.

Four games on Sunday next (Aug.9) at 11am. In the Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship Castleknock meet St. Judes in Somerton. In the MFC ‘A’ Castleknock play Skerries in Skerries, in the MFC ‘C’ Castleknock meet Cuala in Shanganagh Park and in the MFC ‘E’, Castleknock travel to Collinstown Lane to play Na Fianna. While at 3pm in Somerton Castleknock are up against Fingallians in the Junior ‘F’ Hurling Championship.

The Senior Camogie team will be in action in Somerton at 1.30pm on Sunday too, against Raheny in the Senior 2 Challenge Cup.  

The players and management teams have put in a huge effort since the restrictions were eased and ticket availability allowing it is great to see so many of you out supporting them. Keep it up.

July Lotto: The Lotto, that vital source of income for the Club, continues with the Members’ Draw.

The Results for July were:

July 2nd – Numbers drawn 7, 16, 17, 18 – No Jackpot Winner – New Jackpot Total €8,400

July 9th – Numbers Drawn 1, 11, 16, 20 – No Jackpot Winner – New Jackpot Total €8,600

July 16th – Numbers Drawn 11, 22, 23, 24 – No Jackpot Winner – New Jackpot Total €8,800

July 23rd – Numbers Drawn 13, 23, 28, 30 – No Jackpot Winner – New Jackpot Total €9,000

July 30th – Numbers drawn 23, 27, 28, 30 – No Jackpot Winner – New Jackpot Total €9,200

So a big win can’t be too far away. 

Nursery Camp: A big week ahead for those taking part in our Nursery Camp which begins on Tuesday (Aug.4) and our Club Promotions Officer Maria Bergin is ready with open arms (sorry extended elbow) to welcome you all. 

The Camp runs from Tuesday, August 4th to Friday, August 7th (4 days). It takes place each day from 10am – 12.30pm in the Club grounds in Somerton. The price of €45 includes a bag, a jersey and a jumper.

Participants are required to bring rain gear, a packed lunch, helmet and hurl, boots, runners and a gum shield. No registrations will be accepted on the first morning of the Camp. Have a great week.

And Remember - Keep Washing Your Hands – Maintain Social Distance – Wear A Face Covering

 

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