Q&A with Cathal Doyle, our Senior Hurling Captain

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In the run up to the third round of the Senior Hurling Championship on Saturday to continue our recent Q&A series to get to know Cathal Doyle, Captain of the Senior Hurlers, a bit better. The lads take on Lucan Sarsfields at 3.30pm at O’Toole Park . All support welcomed.  Link to tickets

With his Clare heritage and red helmet we never found out if Cathal models himself on Brian Lohan in defense!

Favourite memory playing for St.Brigid’s at juvenile and adult level?

 
As a juvenile, it has to be winning the Dublin and Leinster minor A championship back in ’07.
As an adult, it’s hard to pick between the run to the Snr football Leinster championship final in ’11, and the run to the Snr hurling final in ’19.
I’d say ’19 just sneaks it.
Earliest GAA memory?
Heading to see my dad play for the Dublin over 40s with my brothers.
Favourite thing about Gaelic Games off the pitch?
 
The lifelong friends I’ve made through the years in Brigid’s.
Favourite position in GAA?
 
Anywhere in the starting 15. I’ve played in every one of them over the years.
 
Favourite GAA ground?
 
Semple Stadium
What’s your favourite memory watching Dublin GAA, Ladies and/or Men’s teams?
 
Has to be Stephen Cluxton’s free back in 2011.
If there was a transfer market in the Gaa what current player would you recruit for current players would be like Dublin to get in all codes?
 
Shane O’Donnell
David Clifford
What International Sports star would make the best GAA player?
 
LeBron James. Just catch it and let if off.
What 3 people, alive or dead, would you invite to a dinner party and why?
 
Roy Keane, Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh and Jim Mc Guinness
What would you rule(s)would you like to introduce or amend to improve the GAA?
 
2 points for a sideline.  Only because Cian O’Sullivan is so good at them.
What are your hobbies and interests outside the GAA?
 
Golf and soccer when I get the time.
What’s the best piece of advice you ever received as a player?
 
“On the pitch you’ve a decision to make, bully him or he bullies you”
 
What’s the best piece of advice you ever received when you were young?
 
“Practice the basic fundamental skills and everything else will follow”
 
What other sports have you played? Support any teams outside of the GAA?
 
I’ve played a good bit of soccer throughout the years and enjoy playing golf too. My Dad’s a Clare man. So, I’d follow Clare hurling and footballers. I’m also a big Aston Villa fan for my sins.
What’s your favourite memory of a coach from when you were a juvenile?
 
My age group were blessed with our coaches. We had a good bit of success in football and hurling with Gerry McEntee, Paddy Winters and Liam Plunkett. It’s hard to single out just one memory out of so many.
 
Favourite bit of advice to give to coaches helping at nursey or new to the GAA?
 
Make it enjoyable. You’ll get so much more from kids when they’re having a good time.
 
Most important aspect of the GAA for kids to learn at an early age?
 
Enjoyment and friendships.
What’s your favourite TV Show?
 
Peaky Blinders
 
What’s your favourite Book?
 
Until victory always. Jim Mc Guinness
 
What’s your favourite movie?
 
The Gladiator
 
What’s your favourite song and artist?
 
At the minute, probably, Hermitage green, Quicksand
 
What’s your karaoke song? 
 
I’m not much of a singer but Heroes and Ghost’s (as Gaeilge)

Hill 16 or the Hogan Stand?

Hogan Stand

Q & A with Philly Ryan, our Snr Football Captain

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In advance of the  the first round of the GoAhead Dublin Senior 2 Football Championship in Russell Park against Ballyboughal on Saturday evening next we sat down with Philly Ryan, our club captain, to get to know him better, learn his top tips for juvenile players, and his diverse musical taste!!!
Favourite memory playing for St.Brigid’s at juvenile and adult level?
– The run we went on in 2011 which led to a DSF championship win. The buzz around the club that year was special.
Earliest GAA memory?
– Going to see Tipp v Clare in the Munster championship in Pairc Ui Chaoimh in 97 I think
Favourite thing about Gaelic Games off the pitch?
– Sitting outside the club in Russell Park with your teammates after winning a game on a Saturday evening
Favourite position in GAA?
– Full Forward
Favourite GAA ground?
– Croke Park
What’s your favourite memory watching Dublin GAA, Ladies and/or Men’s teams?
– Bernard Brogan goal v Cork 2010
If there was a transfer market in the Gaa what current player would you recruit for current players would be like Dublin to get in all codes?
– David Clifford / Vikki Wall
What International Sports star would make the best GAA player?
– Harry Kane
What 3 people, alive or dead, would you invite to a dinner party and why?
– Roy Keane, Taylor Swift and Anto Briody
What would you rule(s)would you like to introduce or amend to improve the GAA?
– Get rid of the marks – any rule that makes our games like the AFL is a bad one.
What are your hobbies and interests outside the GAA?
– Golf, Yoga
What’s the best piece of advice you ever received as a player?
– The player in the best position gets the ball
What’s the best piece of advice you ever received when you were young?
– Commitment is doing what you said you would, long after the mood you said it in has left you
What other sports have you played? Support any teams outside of the GAA?
– I dabbled in soccer but mostly gaelic games.
What’s your favourite memory of a coach from when you were a juvenile?
– We used to prank call Gerry McEntee after big championship wins – I think he knows about it.. he does now!
Favourite bit of advice to give to coaches helping at nursery or new to the GAA?
– They are here to have fun
Most important aspect of the GAA for kids to learn at an early age?
– Practice on their non-dominant side
What’s your favourite TV Show?
– Greys Anatomy
What’s your favourite book?
– Matthew McConaughey – Greenlights
What’s your favourite movie?
– Good Will Hunting
What’s your favourite artist?
Taylor Swift
What’s your karaoke song?
– Beeswing
Hill 16 or the Hogan Stand?
– Hogan Stand
Best of luck to the Senior Footballers on Saturday next.  All support for the team and management welcomed in Russell Park and for all of our adult teams in action in August as the club championship takes place.  

Megan Doran settling into St. Brigid’s

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Over the past number of months you have probably met Megan Doran, our new GPO, around the club at the  nursery and the various camps in the club.

As Megan settles into her new role with us and we plan for the return of the nursey and juvenile games in September it’s probably a good time to get to know Megan better. She recently sat down for a quick Q&A

Home GAA Club & Codes you play: 

St. Annes Bohernabreena & Gaelic football

Favourite memory playing for St.Anne’s at juvenile and adult level?

Adult level – winning championship final 2023. Juvenile – Feile All Ireland finals.

Favourite thing about being a GPO?

Representing Female coaches and inspiring younger girls to play, also been that fun aspect to a child’s day when I arrive into schools.

Favourite position in GAA?

Centre back or wing back.

Favourite GAA ground?

Biased but nothing beats my home ground of St. Annes, the atmosphere when we have our flags up, the sun’s out and music on –  can’t beat it, even if our pitches have massive hills on them!  Stars of Erin for an away ground.

What would you rule(s)would you like to introduce or amend to improve the GAA?

If I could amend a rule in ladies football allow more physical, camogie would be optional to wear a skort.

What’s the best piece of advice you ever received as a player?

Prepare for the worst, expect the best.

What’s the best piece of advice you ever received as a GPO?

Power of 1!

What other sports have you played? 

Camogie and horse-riding.

What’s your favourite memory of a coach from when you were a juvenile?

My Mam been involved in all my juvenile playing years, from helping in training sessions to washing jerserys, to giving lifts, winning/ losing games etc.

Favourite bit of advice to give to coaches helping at nursey or new to the GAA?

Plan for things not to go to plan, Be creative, Learn your own coaching style.

Most important aspect of the GAA for kids to learn at an early age?

Early ages all about having fun, while we learn are hops, bounces & solos.

Hill 16 or the Hogan Stand?

Hill 16.

The club are delighted to have Megan as our GPO and look forward to the everyone getting back onto the field of play after the summer holidays.

Club Lotto Results 11th July 2024

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Thank you to everyone who supports our Club Lotto and to our great Lotto Committee.

There was no Jackpot winner following the draw on 11th July. The Jackpot rolls over to  €10,400 for the next draw.

The Lotto committee are taking a summer break with the next draw date the 5th September. Hope everyone has a lovely summer!

Tickets are available:

Online in the Members Area of the website

  • Club Shop/Club House
  • The Roselawn Inn
  • Myos
  • The Grey Hound
  • The Bell

Go Ahead Senior Hurling Championship

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Our Senior Hurlers start their Go-Ahead Senior Hurling Championship campaign against Na Fianna on Saturday afternoon in O’Toole Park

at 3.30pm. 

 

All support the lads and management welcomed.  Tickets should purchased in advance at the link below. U16 Free

 

universe.com/events/go-ahea

 

Josephine McGuirk, RIP, mother of Johnny McGuirk

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The Trustees and members of St. Brigid’s wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the McGuirk family on the passing of Josephine McGuirk, mother of Johnny McGuirk

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis

 

Notice Extract:

Josephine McGuirk
(née Richmond)

Bettystown, Meath / Artane, Dublin

Late of Montrose Court, Artane, Dublin 5.

2nd July, 2024. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, in the compassionate care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Our Lady’s Hospital, Drogheda. Beloved wife of the late John (Sean). Josephine will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Jenny and Niamh, sons Johnny and Colin, daughters-in-law Tracy and Aideen, son-in-law Jeff, grandchildren Jonathan, Lauren, Robert, Adam, Alex, Amy, Zara, Ava and Erin, brothers Pat, Bernard and Mikey, sisters Theresa and Caroline, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her home on Sunday 7th July from 4.00p.m. until 8.00p.m. Removal on Monday morning to Star of the Sea Church, Mornington, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00a.m. followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium at 1.00p.m.

As per Josephine’s request, would those attending the funeral, please wear something purple.

The Funeral Mass and Cremation Service can be viewed via the link on rip.ie

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired to: Alpha1 Foundation Ireland.

https://www.alpha1.ie/donate/

 

Club Lotto Results 4th July 2024

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Hope everyone enjoyed Minileagues Day last Saturday!

Thank you to everyone who supports our Club Lotto and to our great Lotto Committee.

There was no Jackpot winner following the draw on 4th July. The Jackpot rolls over to  €10,400 for next week. Make sure to be in the draw.

Tickets are available:

Online in the Members Area of the website

  • Club Shop/Club House
  • The Roselawn Inn
  • Myos
  • The Grey Hound
  • The Bell

1894 All Ireland Final Commemoration

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Club Lotto Results 27th June 2024

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All the best to our U15 boys for National Féile this weekend.

Mini-leagues big club day on Saturday, make sure to come down to enjoy the fun!

Thank you to everyone who supports our Club Lotto and to our great Lotto Committee.

There was no Jackpot winner following this evening’s draw. The Jackpot rolls over to  €10,200 for next week. Make sure to be in the draw.

 

Tickets are available:

Online in the Members Area of the website

  • Club Shop/Club House
  • The Roselawn Inn
  • Myos
  • The Grey Hound
  • The Bell

Tribute to Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh RIP

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It was with deep sorrow that we, in St. Brigid’s GAA Club, heard of the death of long-time club member and staunch supporter, the legendary broadcaster Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh.

 

As the news of Mícheál’s passing spread, the heartfelt sadness and immediate outpouring of grief across the club truly testify to the high esteem in which he was held. His presence was a corner stone of our club for many years and his loss is deeply felt by all.

 

Mícheál was, without a doubt, one of the GAA’s greatest ambassadors. A gifted commentator, Gaeilgeoir, teacher and storyteller, he extolled the virtues of our Gaelic games in his own unique, humorous and beguiling way, wherever he went.

 

A proud Kerryman, Kerry football was always Mícheál’s first love but, without a doubt, St. Brigid’s came a very close second. Since he first arrived in Blanchardstown in 1972, Mícheál has been an active member of our community and club. He was heavily involved in the growth and development of St. Brigid’s. Alongside different executive teams, he played a pivotal role in planning, fundraising and delivering various stages of development to our facilities in Russell Park. Our clubhouse, our all-weather pitch and extended play areas are monuments to the achievements of those teams in which Mícheál was an anchor. His visits to the club were frequent, whether to support club teams, to organise social occasions or fundraising events or just to meet up with his wide circle of friends.  More recently, after his move to Kilcock, Mícheál would regularly return to Russell Park to see his grandchildren play.

 

While the final whistle has blown for Mícheál, his legacy lives on in the club to which he gave so much, over the years. His vision and commitment will continue to inspire and drive us, ensuring St. Brigid’s Club GAA Club continues to serve our community and members with distinction.

 

Ní bheidh á leithéid ann arís, cinnte.

 

On behalf of our club executive and members, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Mícheál’s wife, Helena, his children Éamonn, Niamh, Aonghus, Cormac, Neasa, Nuala, Éadaoin and Doireann, his extended family and his many neighbours and friends from Blanchardstown and Castleknock.

Funeral arrangement are detailed on Rip.ie 

 

Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal ílis.

 

Denis Courtney

Chairperson of St. Brigid’s GAA

 

Our AHL 7 hurlers observed a minutes silence in memory of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh on Tuesday evening before their league match.