20.12.07
Congratulations to Ken O'Sullivan, Cuala Juvenile Secretary. Ken has been elected as the Vice-Chairman of the Dublin County Juvenile Board. It is a great honour for a Cuala man to be appointed to such an important position and is recognition for the outstanding work Ken does within Cuala and across the county. Well done Ken!. Well done to the Minor 'B' Hurlers with a great win over Castleknock last Sunday. Check out the match report for all the details and find out who the stars were.
Hard luck to the U21 Hurlers who were beaten last Saturday by Lucan Sarsfields. Considering the blustery conditions it was a very good game of hurling and a very tight match. Match Report
Congrats too to Shane Murphy and Oisin Gough who will represent Dublin in the annual Senior Hurling challenge between Dublin and the Blue Stars on Dec 29th in Naomh Mearnog. Check out the commentary on hill16 website http://www.hill16.ie/viewstoryhill16.asp?mainheading=Word+on+The+Hill&id=9324&viewstory=yes Well done lads!
Adult Committee is currently inviting application for the positions of Manager, Coache and Selector for the six adult teams (Intermediate and 2 Junior Football, Senior Hurling and 2 Junior Hurling) for the new season 2008. Those interested need to make a formal application (verbally or in writing) to one of the four elected members of the Adult Games Committee, Pat Divilly(087-2225962, Pat@divilly.com ) Dave Cunningham (086-3895454, david.cunningham@topmail.ie) Liam Breathnach (087-6182183, liam.walsh@agriculture.gov.ie) and Paul Linnane(086-8281249, linnane17@eircom.net). Applications by latest 4th January 2008.
A two night Referees Course for U13-16 games will take place in Parnell Park and St.Judes on January 15th and 17th. Minimum age of participans is 17. Please register online at www.dublingaagamesdevelopment.ie or with Aileen at coachingdept@eircom.net. THe cost of the course is €10 and places going fast.
More details on the Coaching Conference on the 12th January are in the attachment. Take a look and also check out the details in the coaching section
The U11 Skillathon was a great success with lots of funding raised. The Comerford twins (Cormac and Lorcan) and Dylan Treacy were the outstanding contributors. They have bright futures as investment bankers in front of them! Well done to Kevina Malone for organising the whole kit and caboodle.
Ken Fitzgerald is organising a Married v Singles match at 11am on St.Stephens Day in Hyde Rd. Rumour has it that several married men have filed for divorce as the only way out. Has this man no shame? All supporters welcome especially those with medical training.
Lastly, thanks to Marie and Ita in the shop who helped me sort out some Christmas presents !

13.12.07
Best of luck to all the players and management in the U21 Hurling Championship Semi-final vs Lucan Sarsfield in Hyde Park, Saturday 2:15pm. All support most welcome - this is a huge game for our lads so come on down and roar them on.
Congratulations to the U13 hurlers who defeated Kylenerin in bad conditions in a challenge match at the weekend.
Hard luck to the 11 Cuala boys in Johnstown N.S who were defeated in Croke Park on Wednesday in their Cumann na mBunscoil final against Holly Park. Conor Perry of Cuala gave a magnificent performance for Holly Park.
Great turnout for the U12 Awards ceremony . Check out the website photos. And of course there was the Mentors match beforehand. There were all sorts of odd antics - throwing the ball, pulling down shorts, wearing funny hats. The U12s Mentors won the football and the U11s won the hurling. There was more pulling of hamstrings than on sliotars and noticeably less players on the pitch at the end than at the start. But it was great craic and looks like it could become an annual event.Just as well, as it will take a year to recover!
U11s will run off the (postponed) Skillathon in Hyde Rd this Saturday from 12-2pm including medal ceremony.
Cuala Academy Annual Christmas trip to the cinema takes place this Sunday at 10:30. This is a territorial invasion of Crokes as we are going to the Ormonde!
The 98s are having their Christmas Party in Dun Laogharie on Saturday at 12 noon. Please wear your Cuala jersey.
Big thanks to all who helped out selling and buying Christmas trees last weekend.
Some kids are buying hurleys that are too big for them. Attached is a simple guide put together by Ken Fitzgerald to help you get the right sized hurley for your child. Thanks Ken.
Saturday 15th 9pm , Parents and Mentor of the Juvenile teams are most welcome to the Cuala bar for the annual Christmas Party. A chance to meet other age groups, enjoy the Traditional music and festivities. Admission is free!
A Cuala Coaching Conference will be held in Cuala on 12th January. This promises to be a sterling event with top coaches, players and managers participating. More details will appear on the coaching page of the website in due course.
Bluegrass session in Bar tomorrow Friday night 9:30pm.
Sunday 16th - last night of set dancing until January.
As you do your Christmas shopping, don't forget about the offer at GrandStand Sports shop in DunLaoghaire - tell them you are from Cuala and they will give 10% of the value of your purchase to Cuala. Nice one!
Thanks to Ken Fitz and his team who are doing up the Committee Room over the festive season.No rest for the wicked!
The Coiste would like to thank everyone in Cuala who has contributed to make 2007 such a successful year, to mentors, players and all the hard-working people in our great club. We would like to wish all of you a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas and New Year.

2.12.07

29.11.07
76 Cuala girls took part in a very successful mini camogie blitz last Saturday in Marley Park against St Johns Ballinteer. From U6 to U10 all Cuala teams performed tremendously well. Well done and thanks to all players, mentors and parents who came to support. That was the last girls sporting event of the year
This Saturday 1st December the Annual Ladies Football Awards ceremony takes place in the club at 5.00pm. This year the event will be attended for the first time by more than 50 U9/U8 girls who are graduating from the Cuala Academy to play both football and camogie with the club next year. The U11 team will also be presented with camogie awards on the night.
The trip to the movies organised by the camogie section for all U9's, U10's & U11's camogie / football girls will take place on Saturday 14th. Details to be announced closer to the event.
The 2000 boys host Ballinteer St.John for mini hurling games at Hyde Park this Saturday December 1st at 11am. This is the lads inter club hurling debut and brings a successfull autumn series of games for the 2000s to a close. Well done lads+lassies!
U21 Hurling Championship Qtr final Hyde Park, Cuala Vs Round Towers @Sat 1st December 2:30pm.
AFL 3 Footballers vs Skerries Harps Hyde Park Sun 2nd December 11am. Supporter welcome!
Best of luck to Cuala's Michael Fitzsimons, Eoin Breathnach and John Sheanon who are called for trials for the Dublin U21 Footballers.
The U11s are having a fund-raising Skillathon in Hyde Park on Saturday 8th starting at 2:45pm. This will involve the completion of as many skill repetitions as can be achieved in 1 hour. The target is 20,000. Not only that, at 4pm the U11 mentors (ahem yours truly) and parents are playing the U12 mentors and parents in a hurling match at the same venue. Bangers not allowed! The local hospitals are all on alert and the Fire Brigade on standby!The Cuala AGM will be held next Tuesday 4th December in the hall, starting at 8:30pm. All members should attend . This is important as motions need to be voted upon and club officers need to be elected. See the attachment for details.
Bluegrass Music Session Friday Nov 30th 9:30pm. Admission Free!
GrandStand Sports shop in Dun Laoighaire Shopping Centre have offered Cuala a bonus scheme. If you tell them you are a member of Cuala, before you make your purchases, the club will get 10% of the value of the purchase towards equipment
Don't forget the Christmas Trees - next Saturday December 8th, the 1998s will be selling trees outside the hall on Hyde Rd all day. Now why would you get them anywhere else?
Set Dancing again on Sunday next 8pm.
1999s age-group are holding a Social evening on the night of Sat. 15th December in the Bar. There'll be sandwiches, music and a sing-along. All parents of the Juvenile sections are welcome to come down and join in. Its free!
Small response to the small survey on the bar. C'mon barflys buzz us back a response here..or no drink will be served without answering the questions first! Please answer the short questions below Y/N and return to ciaranirwin@eircom.net
If the bar opened on Friday at 5pm would you consider using this facility?
If bar opened would you be in a position to invite work-mates?
Would a drinks promotion (happy hour or similar) make any difference to your decision to attend
yourself ?
to entice workmates?
Would you be interesting in a Business five-a-side in the hall after work on Fridays?

22.11.07
A big well done to the Junior Football team who gained promotion to AFL7 after a comprehensive victory in the last game of the league over Ballyboden last Sunday.
U11s had a great win over Kilmacud Crokes in the last game of the season last Saturday. Dylan Treacy was the star man scoring three goals while Con O'Callaghan and Donal Lane were outstanding.
Dublin Colleges beat Castlecomer of Kilkenny with Cuala man David Treacy playing a starring role scoring 12 points. Well done David.
Over 70 Cuala girls aged from U6 to U9 travelled to Marley Park last Saturday to play in a mini football blitz against St Johns Ballinteer and Foxrock Cabinteely. Special mention for the U6's (2001's) who were taking part in a girls away event for the first time. This Saturday the same group of girls will be returning to Marley Park to play in a mini camogie blitz. The bus is leaving Johnstown Church at 10.00am.
Cuala senior hurlers beat a Dublin Senior Selection under lights at Thomas Davis grounds on Wednesday with great performances by Oisin Gough, Luke Keating, Rob Reid, Tommy Holden and Scott O'Brien.
The U21 footballers play St.Brigids in Russell Park 2:30 pm on Saturday.
Elected officers of the Ladies Committee are Chairman Elizabeth Gregan, Secretary Fintan Quill, Treasrer Siobhan Kiernan and County Board Delegates Eugene Egan and Georgina McGovern
The 1998s will be selling the best Christmas Trees in all of Ireland at Cuala HQ in Dalkey on Saturday, December 8th. Please make a special effort to buy your tree from Cuala as the money raised will directly fund the 1998 group. This year we will have more tall trees than last year. The first in will get the pick of the crop so geet yours early!
A very interesting seminar on Improving Our Games through Training and Development is on 1st December in Blanchardstown IT from 9.00 to 5.30pm.Some great sessions with top class players and trainers.
The U12s had a fairly "interesting" trip to Lilliput in Westmeath - take a look at the pictures on the website and you'll see what I'm talking about. Now who are the boggers? .
Set dancing continues on Sundays at 8pm. €6 per class, all welcome
Bluegrass music sessions continue on Friday 30th November, Friday 7th and 14th December. Great music, admission Free
Cuala GAA Club Bar is now under new management and we are considering opening the Bar for customers every Friday evening at 5pm to catch the TGIF group that enjoys a drink after work. Hot food will be availalbe in the form of pizzas and toasted sandwiches. Below is a simple Poll to member to help us make a feasibilty assessment. Please answer the short questions below Y/N and return to ciaranirwin@eircom.net
If the bar opened on Friday at 5pm would you consider using this facility?
If bar opened would you be in a position to invite work-mates?
Would a drinks promotion (happy hour or similar) make any difference to your decision to attend
yourself ?
to entice workmates?
Would you be interesting in a Business five-a-side in the hall after work on Fridays?

15.11.07
U13 are kingpins this week. Bs had a great win over Na Fianna in a top of the table clash last Saturday in Mobhi Rd. Our boys started badly and were 1.01 down after 5 mins but went on to win 8-6 to 6-4. Great result for our boys who now sit top of the table.
The U13As play Templeogue on Saturday 2:30pm in Thomastown in a big game. Cuala lads are top of the table leading Crokes by 1 point with one game to play.No pressure boys!
U12A and U11As have big clashes this weekend against Kilmacud in football.
Good luck to U12 girls who play Na Fianna in the league final play-off on Saturday. Venue is Frank Kelly Park (B'Boden Wanderers Grounds) starting at 1.30pm. Supporters required!
The U21s are in action in the 1st Round of the hurling Championship against Ballinteer, Saturday at 2:30 in Marlay Pk.
Commiserations to our lads in Clonkeen College who were narrowly beaten by Oatlands in the Colleges Final on Tuesday. And no, I'm not going to mention the referee
Well done to Paul Schutte, David Treacy, Oisin Gough and Shane Murphy who played with the Dublin Senior Hurlers in a challenge vs St.Pats in Thomas Davis last night.
Cuala Camogie Girls had a very successful AGM in the club last Tueday 13th. In a very well attended meeting the following officers were elected for the coming year Pamela Howard (chairwoman), Moya Donoghue (Secretary), Sheila Wallace (Treasurer), Miamh O'Connor, Bernie Kehoe and Fintan Quill (Committee Members). Well done to you all!
Ladies Football AGM was last night - but will inform of you the officers next week.
Congratulation and best of luck to the new Games Committee members recently elected .
Adult Games AGM is on Tuesday 20th
Over 50 people 'stepped out' and attended the Set Dancing organised by Coiste Cultúrtha last Sunday. Same next Sunday starts 8pm. Great exercise, music and craic.
Clonkeen College Thousandaire table quiz in aid of Ethiopia is on Thu 22nd in the hall. Tickets €15 per person or €60 per table from the Bar or Peadar (087-2345393)
Bluegrass music session next Wednesday 23rd start 9:30pm in the bar. Admission is free!
Cuala AGM is on Tuesday 4th December, motions and nominations for positions on Coiste to be sent in writing to Secretary before mid-night on Sunday 18th. Nominations have to be formally proposed and seconded by full members.
Supply of O'Briens hurleys have arrived in the shop "for Christmas". You might want to buy extra rolls of wrapping paper though!
Lastly to those using Loreto, please do not park in the Convent, try to park on Harbour Rd and walk the kids in. At peak time (6ish) its a zoo! The roadway beyond the barrier will be available for mentor parking. Lets respect this wonderful facility and do our bit.

08.11.07
The U11 girls football team ended their 2007 league campaign with a big win against Thomas Davis last weekend. It was great preparation for their Shield Final against Clontarf this Saturday at 3.00pm in Collinstown Lane. Leaving Hyde Park 1.15pm all support welcome. The girls juvenile football section are also holding their sponsored walk this Sunday, starting at Hyde Park 10.00am.
Junior Footballers have been quietly but assuredly going about their business and are 1 win away from promotion to AFL7! They play Ballyboden in 2 weeks time. Good luck lads!
One of our minors , David Treacy who was nominated for Young Player of the year in the "Friend of Dublin" awards ceremony. David was pipped by Alan Crabbe who played at both U21 and Senior level for Dublin. Well done David on being nominated - a great achievement! Well done also to Eoghan Dunne and Tommy Holden who were presented with their Walsh Cup hurling medals on the night. Both Cuala players were representing Dublin at senior level.
Congratulations to all Cuala players on the Johnstown Senior Football team who reached the final of the Cumann na mBunscoil competition.
Congratulations to Denis Monaghan on the recent birth of his baby daughter! We want pictures of you doing the nappy-changing for the website Denis!
Its that time of the year when the AGMs for each section are held. These are important meetings which help shape the club so please attend if you can. We need new people and fresh ideas so please think about putting yourself forward for positions.
Cuala General AGM will take place on Tuesday December 4th in the Hall. All members should attend and air views. Nominations (proposed and seconded by members) for positions on the Coiste need to submitted in writing to the Secretary 14 days before the AGM. Any motions need to be submitted to the Secretary before the same date.
Adult Committee AGM is scheduled for Tuesday 20th November at 8:30pm in the club. Nominations for all positions on the committee(chairman, secretary, treasurer,registrar and PRO) are most welcome and should be sent to Tony Barron (086 1593662) or Pat Divilly (087 2225962) by 13th November. No nominations on the night please. Also motions for the aforementioned club AGM should be submitted to the Adult Committee as soon as possible.
Minor AGM - Monday 12th 8pm
Camogie AGM Tuesday 23th
Ladies Football AGM on Wednesday 14th
Juvenile AGM was held last Tuesday - congratulations to Rob Hartnett of the 98s on being nominated as Chairman and also to incoming members Jenny Drummond, Patsy Green and Zita McDermott. Many thanks and huge credit due to outgoing chairman John Sheanon who has served with distinction for many years.
Thanks to all who helpd out at Saturday's Rememberance Mass in Cuala. Over 320 people attended in our hall in what was a wonderful occasion.
Clonkeen College ware running a Thousandaire Table Quiz in aid of Ethiopia in the Hall on 22nd November. Tickets €15 each or €60 per table are available from the Cuala Bar or Peadar McAdam on 087 2345393
Congratulations to Coiste Cultúrtha for organising the wonderful Family Ceilí last Sunday. Another great night at which over 150 people attended. Pictures
Remember Set Dancing classes start next Sunday 11th November in the Hall for the serious punters!
Finally take a look at the latest innovation on the website - the Academy Calendar. It's a great means to communicate all the goings-on. So folks no more excuses about mixing up your dates etc!! See Cuala Academy. .Well done to Colin Behan and the Academy folks and to Michael Goodwin who is turning into something of a web-wizard!

01.11.07
Well done to all the Cuala girls who took part in the Camogie blitz in the Phoenix Park last weekend. 40 teams took part including two from Cuala. Our U8 team performed very well considering they were up against three U9 teams in their group, while our U9 team won their group beating Kilmacud Crokes in the deciding game. We will be entering U10, U11 and U12 camogie and ladies football teams in leagues next year so anyone with daughters, nieces or sisters born in 1996, 1997 and 1998 who might be interested in playing camogie and ladies football next year please contact Fintan at 086-8197352. Next year's U11's (born in 1997) are particularly looking for new players.
Congratulations to Cillian O'Séanáin, Eoghan O'Naoire, Seán O'Dúlaing and Dáithi O'Murchú from the Cuala U11s and U12s, and all pupils in Scoil Lorcáin who represented Dublin in hurling in Croke Park under lights last Saturday night in the Cumann na mBunscoil match at half-time in the Interprovincial Hurling Championship Finals.
Our Juvenile AGM is on in Cuala next Tuesday 6th November at 8pm. All age-group mentors are expected to attend. All parents of kids in Juvenile section are very welcome and we would encourgage you to attend. Your kids spend a lot of time at Cuala - come and have your say.
Likewise the Academy AGM is on Wednesday 7th November 9pm in Cuala. Again, we would be delighted to see all the parents there.
The Annual Cuala Mass for deceased members take place on Saturday 3rd November at 7:30pm. This year's ceremony takes on a special significance because the Holden family have kindly agreed to combine this yearly commemoration with Mick Holdens Month's Mind. The Mass will be held in the Cuala Hall.
Special thanks to the Coiste Culturtha for a wonderful night at the Halloween Céilí . Between 150 and 180 turned up for the 'craic agus ceol'.
For all those dancers who are looking to polish the technique, Set Dancing classes will commence on Sunday 11th November 8-10pm. Admission is €6 per night or €30 for 6 classes. The classes are for adults only.

26.10.07
U14's Hurlers did us proud last Sunday with a great win over Faughs in the Championship final. It was a great display all round with special mentions for Cillian Sullivan, Lorcan Whelan, Niall O'Dowd and Luke Treacy who was named man of the match. Management team of Paul Sullivan and Paul Whelan have done a great job with these players.
Well done too to the two Cuala Minor Hurling teams last Sunday. The A's had a heartbreaker, beaten by a last-minute point from a 65 by Na Fianna while the 'B's (who had to take the field immediately afterwards) beat Naomh Mearnog by 2 points in a cracker. Good pictures in the Herald on Tuesday and even better ones on the website (good job Michael Goodwin). A magnificent achievement from players and management.
The Cuala 2000 boys took part in a Mini Football Blitz in Marlay Park on Saturday morning last involving teams from Cuala,Ballinteer and Bray Emmets. 66 Cuala players took part and each team played 4 matches. The football standard was excellent and Cuala boys acquitted themselves very well and most importantly, the morning was enjoyed by players and mentors alike. Thanks t o all those who helped out.
The Intermediate Footballers kept up the chase for the Divisional title with a hard-earned draw against Naomh Mearnog in Hyde Park on Sunday last. Led by Dublin midfield star Shane Ryan, Mearnog had to come from behind to scrape a draw with virtually the last kick of the game.
Enda McNulty of Armagh will take the Intermediate Footballersfor a training session tomorrow Thursday in Hyde Pk.
3rd Adult Footballers are taking the week-end off to travel to Leitrim to play two matches and have some 'craic agus ceoil'. Well done to Conor McHugh for organising the week-end away.
Hope you all saw the Grassroots program on TV3 last Thursday. It gave a great account of the club and no better place to illustrate our values than in the Academy. Well done to all the representatives. Was that John Treacy wearing make-up? Colin Behan fancies he may be the Southsides answer to Colin Farrell and has been seen practicing Hamlet in the hall.
Family Ceili Mor next Sunday 28th October at 7:30pm in Cuala hall. Musicians from Fear an Ti will provide the entertainment and tea and sweets will be available for thirsty dancers. Admission €10 per family. Be there!.
High Performance Hurling Camp next week for players aged 11 to 14. Camp will run from 30/10 until 02/11 in Hyde Rd. Time 10:30am to 2:00p.m. Contact Ken Fitzgerald on 087-6830296 or Caroline Kenny on 085-1376650 for more details.
Juvenile AGM is on 6th November
Keep an eye out for a new weekly newspaper in the area the Dun Laoghaire Express - it has lots of match coverage of Cuala teams with good pics too, not to mention covering local issues.
Academy is not closing for the mid-term break and will open this Saturday and following Saturday. No rest for the wicked!
The National Coaching Conference is on in Croke Park on Nov 23rd and 24th. See Coaching Departmen for detailt.

17.10.07
To those of you that are new to our Newsletter - welcome! We circulate a weekly update on whats happening around the club and the community. We try to keep it short and informative and are always looking for contributors, so feel free to tell us about your team.
Well, we had a tough weekend last week - with the Senior Hurlers and Junior Hurlers losing as well as the Minors and U16s in the championship. Has to remembered that these were finals and semi-final levels so on the positive side, it is a good sign that our teams are reaching these stages of competitions. Well done to all our teams!
Intermediate Footballers play St.Mearnogs at 5pm in Dalkey on Saturday. If you are passing drop in and give them some support.
U13 Footballers play Kilmacud Crokes on Saturday in Meadowvale at 3.30pm.
The girls Juvenile section goes from strength to strength with over 80 Cuala and 45 Faughs girls, aged 7-10, taking part in a Camogie Blitz competition last weekend in Hyde Park.
This weekend its the turn of the U9 footballers and U10 footballers who host Ballyboden and Bray Emmets.
Cuala Camogie girls have started back indoor training for the next few weeks leading up to Christmas. Training 7-8pm in Dalkey.
Dont miss the TV3 "GrassRoots GAA" documentary tonight Thursday at 10pm. Focus will be on the Academy section - so tune in and see how you look on the telly.
Academy A.G.M will take place on Wednesday 7th November, more details to follow

11.10.07
Cuala Camogie girls triumphed over Ballinteer St.Johns in a fiercely contested match to claim the Junior camogie Shield. Super displays from Niamh O'Connor and Audrey Bermingham who was voted Player of the Match. Team would like to thank all their loyal supporters who cheered them all the way!
Senior hurlers are on a roll! They had a fine win over much-fancied K.Crokes team last weekend in the Championship. Cuala ran out winners on a score-line of 1.14 to 0.14. Great performances from the halfback line of Reid,Brown and Holden not to mention super sub David Treacy scoring 2 fine points in 2nd half. Last night they beat a Divsional South team in Parnell park and are through to the next round of the championship and meet O'Tooles on Sunday in O'Toole Park at 2pm.Well done lads!
Junior Hurlers are in the Championship final on Sunday at 12:00 in O'Toole Park against Liffey Gaels. Supporters required!
U16s Hurlers in 'B' championship final vs Na Fianna at 2pm this Saturday in Parc Barrog (4min walk from Howth Junction Dart Station) - good luck to Shay Hayes , Finbarr Murphy and all the team.
Minor B hurlers through to final of Championship - well done lads.
Minor A footballers play championship semi-final against St.Brigids at 10:30am O'Toole Park next Sunday.
U13B Footballers had another great league win over Castleknock last weekend to remain unbeaten in the league.
There is a Boxing Tournament in the Hall this Saturday night, admission is €5 - Borough of Dun Laoghaire Boxing Club versus a Dublin Selection. Door open at 8pm.
Cuala Sessions continue with another traditional music nught on Saturday 13th October in the bar. Musicians will play from 9:30pm til late.All welcome to join in.
Advance notice; Halloween Ceili night for all the family on Sunday 28th at 7:30pm(remember St.Patricks Day?). No need to book the babysitter just being the kids with you.This is a family event!
Finally thanks to all who helped out and supported the Cuala Family Fun Day last week. It was a great success with superb matches and events.

03.10.07
W ell done to the Cuala Ladies Football who won an international football competition in Glasgow last Sunday.
Very hard luck to the U13B footballers who were beaten in their championship Final last Saturday week in extra time.
Intermediate Footballers had a very good league win over Lucan Sarsfields on Saturday-week in 12th Lock.
U15 hurlers had a convincing 12-point win over Naomh Fionnbarra in the Shield Final last Sunday week.
The Senior hurlers play Crokes on Saturday next in O'Toole Park at 3pm. This is a do-or-die Championship match with the winner going through to the quarter final. All support welcome!
This Sunday at 11:30 in Oliver Plunketts on the Navan Rd, Cuala Camogie girls are playing Ballinteer St.Johns in the final of the Oldhausen Shield. Girls training really hard and looking forward to the big game. Best of luck girls.
All Ireland Football Forecast was won by Brian MGovern with the correct result. The seller was Cormac McGovern of the 1995s age group. Correct Attendance predicted by Oisin Marry of the 1998 age group. Thanks to all sellers and contributors and to Seamus Coyle for organising and running!
The Cultural Committee are trying to organise an Irish Conversation Group in the Club but we have not managed to get a facilitator/leader. If anyone out there fancies a bit of caint agus craic please contact Maria on (086 1633147). Go raibh mile maith agaibh!
Don't forget the FunDay on Sunday October 7th - we need all those old books, CDs, DVDs and unused dumbells lying in the garage! There are exhibition matches, sales, merry-go rounds, food and entertainment. So come on down and have a bit fun with us!

24.09.07
Well done to our girls on beating Raheny Gaels in a tough first round game in the U11 Camogie Championship last Saturday. It was the girls first ever championship match. Best of luck to them in the next round this weekend at home against the winners of Erins Isle and Whitehall Colmcilles.
Great Sporting Day for Cuala on Sunday 30th September in O'Toole Park, Crumlin. At 12pm, Minor Footballers play St.Brigids in semi-final of the A-Championship. At 2pm the Senior Hurlers play Kilmacud in the 2nd round of the Championship and at 3:45 pm the Junior Hurlers play the final of the championship against St.Davids. Bring your red-and-white flags and a big lunch for this great day out.
U13B Championship Final this Saturday in Drumnigh (Trinity Gaels pitch) at 12:30pm. All support welcome. We will have a BBQ and presentation after back in Cuala.
Intermediate Footballers play Lucan in the 12th Lock on Saturday at 6pm - all support welcome.
Users of Thomastown are reminded to observe the law and to please show courtesy to the residents in the area. A number of complaints have been received of bad parking and bad manners shown to the residents. This is a fantastic amenity for the club and we should respect all users and residents!
Family Fun-Day has been moved to Sunday 7th October.
Teams are reminded to send training slot requirements for Loreto to cualacoaching@yahoo.ie
See Coaching
Finally, the Club would like to thank Dick for his service to the Club Bar over the past ten years. Dick is retiring on Friday and we wish him the Best of Luck.

17.09.07
Hard luck to the Senior Hurlers who were narrowly defeated by Ballyboden in the Championship on Saturday. They now face Kilmacud in the next round in Parnell Park the weekend after next.
Thanks to everyone involved in organising the Corporate Lunch which was once again a huge success this year.
Congratulations to the U-15 hurlers who won the Shield over the weekend.
Well done to the U-14 hurlers who progressed to the Championship final.
Hard luck to the U-12s and U-13s who were both narrowly defeated by St. Judes.
The U-11s had a good victory over Castleknock.
Well done to Eamon Kearns and Mick Goodwins U16Bs who drew with League leaders O' Tooles over the weekend.
Thanks to everyone who supported the All-Ireland forecast again this year.
Best of luck to the Minor Hurlers who play Ballyboden in the Championship next Sunday morning - All support welcome.

05.09.07
Junior Hurlers in Championship final thanks to great win over Civil Service in O'Toole Park. There was a big spread in the Herald last Tuesday with a good photographs. Good job!
Well done to U15 Hurlers on their victory by 10 points over Good Counsel in the Shield semi-final replay. Details of Final yet to be announced.
Senior Hurlers are in action in 1st Championship match against BallyBoden Saturday 15th September at 4pm in O'Toole Park.
Minor Hurlers in last Championship play-off match against BallyBoden on Sunday 16th September.
U12 girls had a comprehensive win against Dwyers last Saturday 6-08 to 0-04.
Both U11s hurling teams beat St.Bridgets last Saturday in two excellent matches.
Dont forget the All-Ireland U 21 final in Croker on Sunday 9th Dublin V Galway.
Cuala Academy Enrolment Day is this Saturday 8th September from 10 am to 12 noon. The Academy training resumes Saturday 15th September.
Dont forget All Ireland Football Forecast Competition. We need all mentors to push their teams as this is important fund-raiser for the Juvenile section. Best seller gets a prize - target for each seller is 10 lines (only €20).
It has been confirmed that the club can re-allocate a previously awarded Sports Grant of €80k to much needed works in Dalkey. Thanks in particular to local pols Mary Hanafin and Barry Andrews for their help behind the scenes.
Cuala Signage erected on Hyde Road and outside of the building painted. Thanks to Ed, Tony, Bart, Willie Mc and John for their hard work. Need more help with inside the hall and clubhouse. Volunteers where are ye?
Cuala Corporate Lunch - affectionately known as "Dessies Dinner" is on Friday 15th September in Burlington Hotel. Contact Willy Braine.
Family Fun Day - 30th September promises to be a great day. All age groups are asked to manage their usual stalls.
Dalkey Utd are upgrading their facilites - apologies for any inconvenience
Help Wanted ! Coiste looking for reliable person to help line the pitches in Shanganagh Park 6 times a year for small remuneration. Please contact John Treacy if you could help. Experience walking in straight lines a must! :-)
Quiz Night in Bar on Thursday next 8.30pm to help support Cuala Members travelling on the Niall Mellon Township Challenge.

0.07.14
Best of luck to David Treacy, Oisin Gough and Paul Schutte and all the Dublin Minor hurlers who play in the All-Ireland Semi-Final against Cork this weekend. Hard luck to the intermediate football team who were narrowly defeated by St. Peregrines in the league on Wednesday. The Junior 4 footballers were also narrowly defeated by Liffey Gaels in the league on Thursday. Congratulations to the 5 Cuala lads, namely Conor O'Brien, Craig Lawlor, Conor Quinn, Philip O' Donnell and Mark Schutte who are on the Dublin U16 Development Squad. Adult hurling and football training continues at 7.30 every Tuesday and Thursday in Shankill and Dalkey respectively. The U-13 B semi final against Castleknock will take place on August 28th. DLRCC have just confirmed that "Invitations to Tender" for the building of the Thomastown Park dressing-rooms will be posted in the Press over the coming few days! At a meeting with Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Co Co representatives , the County Manager committed to the development of one all-weather synthetic pitch with lights in Stepaside for all 7 GAA Clubs in the borough, and an all-weather 'grass' pitch with lights suggested for Shanganagh Park. The Development Committee is pushing for a time-line on Thomastown Park dressing-rooms. "Cuala Work-days" will continue over the summer months to complete a lot of work that we need to get done to improve the standard of our facilities. We need everyone's help to get this work done. Please offer a hand. The Hall & Bar are an important source of revenue and increasingly, are attracting non-club related events such as the recent Kick-boxing Tournament. If you have any contacts with groups or organisations who might need the Hall & Bar to run an event, please don't hesitate to contact Enda or Fintan on 086 6053964 or 086 3989582 respectively.

30.07.07
Best of luck to David Treacy, Oisin Gough and Paul Schutte and all the Dublin Minor hurlers who play in the All-Ireland Semi-Final against Cork this weekend. Hard luck to the intermediate football team were narrowly defeated by St. Peregrines in the league on Wednesday. The Junior 4 footballers were also narrowly defeated by Liffey Gaels in the league on Thursday. Congratulations to the 5 Cuala lads, namely Conor O'Brien, Craig Lawlor,Conor Quinn,Philip O' Donnell and Mark Schutte who are on the Dublin U16 Development Squad. Adult hurling and football training continues at 7.30 every Tuesday and Thursday in Shankill and Dalkey respectively. The U-13 B semi final against Castleknock will take place on August 28th.

23.07.07
Well done to the Junior hurlers who defeated Naomh Fionnbarra in the league on Thursday evening. Adult hurling training continues in Shankill every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning. U-16 training takes place in Thomastown on Tuesday evenings. The Junior 2 Camogie team played last night in Shankill in what virtually amounted to a league final against Good Counsel. Despite putting up a brave fight Counsel ran out winners on the night.The girls are now looking forward to the Championship in mid August. "Cuala Work-days" will continue over the summer months to complete a lot of work that we need to get done to improve the standard of our facilities. We need everyone's help to get this work done. Please offer a hand. The "King-of-Dalkey Festival" will be held over the week-end 27th, 28th,29th July. Cuala will be very active in assisting with this Festival on 29th when a Medieval City will descend on the pitch in Dalkey and jousting, archery, painting exhibitions and a Ceili will be hosted in the Club. All welcome!

09.07.07
Hard luck to the Senior hurlers who were narrowly defeated by Buffers Alley on Thursday in Gorey in the semi-final of the Leinster League. There was better news for the team in the Dublin league with a good victory over Faughs on Tuesday night in Shankill. The U 9 camogie team finished the season very well when they took part in the very enjoyable County Board Juvenile Tournament held in St.Marks. Cuala won both their games. Thanks to all the parents and Fintan Quill who travelled out. The junior camogie team travel to take on St.Finians in Swords in what is another crucial League game at 7.15 this evening. Best of luck to the Junior and intermediate footballers who both play two crucial league games this week - Please check this paper for fixture details. There will be a club clean up this Saturday in Dalkey commencing at 10AM, volunteers are badly needed - Please contact Ciaran Irwin for details. The Summer camp continues this week in Dalkey

02.07.07
Congratulations to Oisin Gough, Paul Schutte and David Treacy who were all part of the Dublin Minor hurling team who defeated Kilkenny in the Leinster Final in Croke Park on Sunday. Best of luck to the Senior hurlers who play two league games this week against Faughs this evening in Shankill and Lucan away on Saturday morning. They also play the Leinster league semi final against Buffers Alley of Wexford in Arklow on Thursday evening - All support welcome. The intermediate footballers drew with Inisfails over the weekend while the Junior footballers defeated St Annes. Well done to Bill Roches U13s who reached the finals of the PJ Troy tournament on Saturday. The U12s had a good victory over Ballyboden in the league while the U11s shred the spoils with Kilmacud in the league on Thursday night. Hurling training for the U15s and U16s continues every Tuesday night in Thomastown at 7.30.

25.06.07
Well done to David Treacy, Paul Schutte and Oisin Gough who represented the club with distinction for the Dublin Minors in the victory over Wexford in the Leinster Minor hurling semi-final on Saturday. Best of luck to the team in the Leinster Final against Kilkenny in Croke Park on Sunday. The Senior hurling game against St Vincents on Saturday was postponed due to weather conditions and will be replayed this evening at 7.30. Well done to the Junior hurling team who defeated Kilmacud Crokes on Sunday in the Championship in Silver Park. Congrats to U13 team who were victorious in the shield by defeating St Vincents on Saturday. Well done to the U11s who had a very successful trip to Wicklow over the weekend by winning the hurling competition and losing the football narrowly. The U10 footballers won 3 and lost 2 of their matches last week in the league. The Mini All-Irelands were again another huge success with over 250 children playing in the finals on Saturday. Well done to everyone involved in organising the day.

18.06.07
Congratulations to mentors John Treacy, Willie Braine and all the U-12 hurlers who had a magnificent victory over St. Judes in the Cup Final last Saturday morning. There were also good wins over the weekend for the U-11s against Lucan and the U-13s against St. Vincents. The Academy Mini All-Ireland starts tonight with the finals to be played on Saturday at 11AM followed by the 1998's Mini final at 2PM in Thomastown. Well done to Patsy Greene and everyone involved in arranging the Golf Classic which was a huge success despite the bad weather. There is an open invitation to all club members to Willie Braine's 40th Birthday party in the hall on Friday 29th June. Hard luck to the intermediate footballers whose championship aspirations ended on Saturday evening with a narrow defeat by Garretstown. Best of luck to the Senior hurlers who play Naomh Mearnog this evening in Shankill and St Vincents away on Saturday evening. The Junior hurlers also have a league game this evening in shankill. All support welcome. All Ladies Football matches last week were postponed apart from the U12s who won their match against St Brigids (3-04 to 1-05).

11.06.07
Congratulations to the U12 football team who won the Division 2 league on Saturday. Hard luck to the U-11 footballers who were defeated by Ballyboden in the League final. Best of luck to the U-12 hurlers who play St. Judes in Cup final on Saturday. The U-13Bs played a thrilling draw with Na Fianna in their Shield match on Saturday while the U-13As advanced to the Shield Final also on Saturday. The 1998s start their mini All-Ireland this week in Thomastown. The Academy Mini All-Ireland starts next Monday. There will be a full meeting of the Juvenile Committee tonight - All Juvenile teams must be represented. Best of luck to the Intermediate footballers who are playing Garretstown in Championship next weekend. Hard luck to the Junior C hurlers who were narrowly defeated by Naomh Olaf in Shankill on Sunday morning. The Cuala Golf classic is taking place this Friday in Old Conna, please contact Patsy Greene for details. Bookings for the Summer Camp must be submitted before the 22nd June.

28.05.07
Pre-ordered tickets for the Dublin V Meath match can be collected in the bar on Thursday night at 9.30. No extra tickets will be available. Hard luck to the Senior hurlers who were narrowly defeated by Craobh Chiarain in the league in Clonshaugh on Saturday evening. The Minor footballers were defeated by Lucan in shankill on Sunday morning. Well done to the Junior C hurlers who defeated Round Towers in Shankill on Thursday evening. Scoil Lorcain were narrowly defeated by 3 points by Hollypark in the Cumann na mBunscoil senior final. 13 of the starting 15 players were from Cuala U13 and U12 teams. Johnstown National School, with 8 Cuala players in the starting 11, beat Terenure in the Cumann na mBunscoil Corn Fianna Fail on Thursday in Parnell Park on a scoreline of 2-3 to 2-0. Captain Sean Treacy in mid-field and Jack Behan at centre forward were outstanding. The Cuala Golf Society have their annual outing in Old Conna on Friday June 15th - Please contact Patsy Greene for details

21.05.07
Congratulations to the Senior hurlers who defeated a star studded Graigue Ballycallan of Kilkenny in Dalkey on Saturday evening in a thrilling encounter in the quarter final of the Leinster Senior Hurling League. Well done to everyone involved. Congratulations also to the Intermediate footballers who won their first round of the Championship in O' Toole Park on Saturday afternoon against St. Marys. The Junior footballers were defeated in the championship by a strong Fingal Ravens team. Best of luck to the Senior hurlers who play two league games this week against St. Brigids this evening in Dalkey and Craobh Chiaran away on Saturday. The Junior hurlers are hoping to maintain their unbeaten run in the Championship tomorrow evening against Liffey Gaels in Shankill. Well done to the Adult Camogie team who defeated Setanta away in the league last Tuesday evening. On the Juvenile front there were good wins for the U-16s against Na Fianna and the U-10s against Clanna Gael while the U-15s drew against Skerries. The U-13s and U-14s were both narrowly defeated by Ballyboden.

14.05.07
Best of luck to the Senior hurlers who play Ballyboden this evening away in the league. Well done to Tony Barron and everyone involved in organising the Thousandaire fundraiser in the club on Saturday evening. Hard luck to Paul Sullivan's U-14 team who were narrowly defeated in the Feile Semi-Final against Na Fianna despite a gallant effort. Hard luck also to the two U-16 who were defeated in the league over the weekend. Best of luck to the U-12 hurlers who compete in the Cup semi-final this weekend. Best wishes also to Adam Hudson, Sean Barron and Sean Moran who are representing the Dublin South Colleges team in the Leinster Final against St. Kierans College, Kilkenny. There is a full Coiste meeting this Thursday in the club - All Coiste members must attend.

30.04.07
Well done to the Junior hurlers who had a comprehensive victory in the Championship against O' Dwyers in Shankill on Sunday morning. An understrength Senior hurling team were defeated narrowly by Kilmacud in the league in Dalkey on Saturday afternoon. They now play St. Mullins in the Leinster League on Thursday evening in Carlow. The Adult Games Thousandaire will take place in the hall on Saturday 12th May. Every effort should be made to support this vital fundraising event. On the Juvenile front there were good wins for the U-10s, 11s, 12As & 12Cs at the weekend. Congratulations to the 2 U-14 teams who performed very well in the Feile last weekend especially Tim King's B team who qualified for the Semi Final and were narrowly defeated by Naomh Fionnbarra. Well done to the Minor footballers who defeated Templeogue in the Championship on Sunday. Best of luck to the Minor hurlers who play Championship next Sunday. There is a full Juvenile meeting tonight in the Bar - All juvenile teams must be represented.

23.04.07
The Annual Awards Night was held in Fitzpatrick's Castle on Saturday night and was a huge success thanks to the trojan work of Willie Braine, Siobhan O' Dea and everyone involved in organising the night. Well done to the awards winners; Eoghan Dunne - Adult Hurler, Brian Fitzgerald - Young Hurler, Keith Keogh - Adult Footballer, Kevin Reid - Young Footballer, Nerissa Seix - Young Camogie player, Niamh O' Connor - Camogie Player, Sam Oglesby - Young Ladies Footballer, Ruth Egan - Ladies Footballer and Clubperson - Colin Behan. Well done to the Minor A & B hurlers who defeated St. Brigids and Setanta respectively in the Championship at the weekend. On the Juvenile front the U-12s had a good win over Na Fianna. Best of Luck to the U-14As & Bs in their Feile Competitions next weekend. There is a full Juvenile Meeting next Tuesday 1 May in the bar. Well done to the Intermediate footballers who had a good league victory over Clanna Gael on Saturday evening. An understrength Senior hurling team were defeated by Crumlin in the Boland Cup at the weekend. Best of luck to the 2 Junior hurling teams who play Championship next Sunday morning.

16.04.07
Congratulations to Stephen McGovern and Lar Ging and all the U-14 girls football team who won the Division 2 Feile at the weekend. There were mixed fortunes at the weekend for the Adult hurling section with the Junior A hurlers victorious over Naomh Mearnog in the Championship while the Seniors were defeated by a strong O' Tooles in the league and the Junior C team also defeated by Na Fianna. The Senior team play St. Pats of Wexford in the Leinster League tomorrow evening and Crumlin away in the Boland Cup on Sunday morning. On the juvenile front there were good wins at the weekend for the U-11s against Round Towers and U-14s against Erins Isle. The U-15s drew with Naomh Barrog after a great comeback - speedy recovery to Sean Barron after his injury in the game. Congratulations to Sean Treacy, Ciaran McDermott, Sean O' Braonain and Matthew Martin who represented Dublin Southside in the U/12 Football Tournament held in Round Towers Clondalkin on Saturday last. Congratulations to Brendan Stanley's U-11s who defeated Kilmacud Crokes to remain on top of the league. The Minor A footballers drew with St. Vincents in the Championship while the Minor B's were defeated by Craobh Chiaran. The Annual Dinner dance takes place this Saturday in Killiney Castle. Preparations for the Adult Thousandaire on May 12th have begun in earnest - all club members should support this event.

09.04.07
Best of luck to the Senior hurlers who play two games this week against Kilmacud Crokes this evening in the Boland Cup in Dalkey and Saturday afternoon against O' Tooles in the league. The Junior hurlers play their first championship game against Naomh Mearnog on Sunday - All support welcome. The camogie team played the first match of the new season away to Whitehall last weekend and recorded a win on a scoreline of 2-2 to 0-2. Tickets for the annual awards night in Fitzpatricks Castle on 21st April are almost sold out, please contact Siobhan O' Dea for any remaining orders. The Presidents Night will be held in the Bar on May 5th and the Adult Thousandaire shortly afterwards, please make every effort to support these events.

25.03.07
Best wishes to Paul O' Connor on his departure from the club as GPO - sincere thanks to Paul for his work as GPO over the last two years. Well done to the Senior hurlers who were victorious over Faughs in their first competitive game of the year on Sunday in Dalkey with John Sheanon and Shane Murphy both outstanding. Hard luck to the intermediate footballers who were narrowly defeated by Naomh Fionbarra on Saturday. The Junior footballers had a comprehensive victory over St. Maurs on Sunday morning in Dalkey. The Junior hurlers play their first game of the year against Kilmacud tomorrow evening. Best of luck to Martin Kennedy in his new role with the team and extreme gratitude to Denis and Tom Byrne for the sterling work with the team over the past three years. Best of luck to U-16 footballers in their championship semi final next week against Na Fianna in Shankill on Saturday at 3.30. All support is welcome for this game. Well done to the U-12 A's & B's who recorded good victories at the weekend. Well done also to the U-11 footballers who were victorious on Saturday. The Minor hurlers had a good victory against crumlin at the weekend. There are limited tickets available for the Dinner Dance on the 21st April - Please contact Siobhan O' Dea for bookings. There will also be a special presidents night held in the Bar on 5th May.