SALMO NEWS -Many Teams one Club:
Salmo Blue Army to cheer on Leinster
Brid Nevin of the Ladies Committee with the Heineken Cup on its last visit to Salmo
A large crowd is expected in the clubhouse on Saturday, to cheer on The Boys in Blue, as they take part in their second Heineken Cup Final in Cardiff against Northampton.
With three big screens in the clubhouse, you can be guaranteed there will be a great buzz in the clubhouse, which will be open from four o clock. Be warned, you are advised to come early to be guaranteed a seat!!
Bar Manager Gerry Doyle (seen above left with the 6Nations and Triple Crown) would also like to invite all members, their families, friends, neighbours and non members up to our club to watch the big game, which has a 5pm Kick Off.
Gerry is doing some supporter specials, for those that want to eat before/during or after the game, details of which are as follows: For €10 adults can have: a glass of wine or a Pint of The German Brewed Olm Premium lager, with a choice of a Main course of Gourmet Burger, Chicken Kiev or Fish, all served with chips and a choice of one of the following desserts: Apple Pie, Cheesecake or Strawberry Meringue.
Children can have a choice of Chicken dippers or burger with chips, a drink and Ice Cream all for just €6, exceptional value.
Ps: John Doyle has some spare tickets for the game, if interested please contact him directly on 086 2562920.
It Could be You
Having raised in excess €60,000 by co ordinating the hugely succeful annual car raflle over the last number of years, former club president Turlough O Brien is delighted to announce his latest project the local lotto.
This will be the new main revenue earner for the club and at a lowly price of €2 to participarte, he’s confident that we will get a huge response from the club members.
Turlough has been working on this project over the last few months and he is delighted to advise that everything is in place to go live on Saturday 25th June.
To help with the official launch he needs to recruit a team of four. It’s a one off involvement and there is a meeting arranged for next Tuesday night in Churchtown, if you feel you would be interested give Turlough a call directly on 086 8126002 or reply with your contact details to: info@dlspfc.ie
Mick Downey organises Salmo Sevens for u16-19’s
DLSP hosted a very successful 7s tournament in Kirwan Park on May 15th last, which was attended by almost 50 players from the u16 - u19 age groups. An invite was sent to current and ex-players from these age groups and was particularly aimed at players who had been with Salmo in the past and who have for whatever reasons drifted away from the Club. It was great to see many of those returning on the day.
The tournament was held on a round robin basis with all the teams playing 3 matches each. The teams were split between the age groups and the matches were competitive, evenly contested and played in a great spirit. The quality of rugby was fantastic with typical 7s fare of fast attacking and open rugby. Pictured with the winner’s trophy is Andy Coleman captain of the winning side and other participants on the day.
DLSP hope to field teams at all age groups next season - particularly at U16, 17 and 19 - and we expect many of the boys who took part to be back wearing Salmo colours on a regular basis.
Many thanks to the coaches who took responsibility for the teams during the tournament and to Stephen Hingerty for reffing and Gerry Doyle for putting on a BBQ and refreshments for the players.
Salmo man in the official party
"Salmo Man" former DLSP President Kevin fitzpatrick
Best of luck to our own Kevin Fitzpatrick (who is the current President of the Leinster Branch) what a proud moment for both him and the club to have such a senior role and be part of a Heineken Cup and Magners League Final.
3rd Annual Salmo Players Dinner Friday June 3rd
Junior Player Paddy d'Pole presents Club President Domiinic O'Brien, with a Thank You Plaque in recognition of the friendships that have been extended to him since he joined DLSP, at last years Players Dinner.
Have you got your vote in for Players Player on your team? We’ve had a great response from all the teams to date. Make sure to get cast your vote to your Captain or Coach ASAP. At €20 per person to include meal & trophies it offers great value. Also in attendance will be “Fittzies Finest”, who under the guidance of Kevin Tobin, Ron Buckley and Diarmuid Coogan, won that infamous treble exactly 10 years ago this season.
On that famous day 10 years ago.......
Wild Geese
Well done to former Salmo favourite Damian "Ted"Mc Cabe (and brother of 1st team players Ronan and Colm), who this year lined out with Enniscorthy RFC in a player coach role. "Ted" helped them to gain promotion in their league and also winning their plate competition. Over the years there have been a number of players who played for both clubs including the Wheelock brothers, Tommy James, Kent Ashmore, Simon Walsh and Declan 0’Brien.
The Garda RFC also won the Spenser Cup and salmo had a link in here with Conor Cadogan and Damian Maher, playing on the wining team, well done to all.
Wednesday nights a huge success
Large numbers have responded very positively to Gerry Doyle’s decision to open up the club every Wednesday during May, June & July.
A selection of Junior, Vets, youths and 1st team players have been playing tip which starts at 7.15pm (and is open to all). Gerry also has the Bar B Que on and fresh tasty food is available after tip.
But remember the bar is open from 7.15pm, so if you want to have a meeting with someone or want to catch up or watch live sport, feel free to come along and have a cuppa or a pint .
Remember EVERY Wednesday the clubhouse is OPEN.
Birthday Greetings
Congratulations to current J4 player (& U-9’s coach) Eoin O Leary (Aka Piggy), who celebrated turning the big 40 last night and his team mates were delighted to embarrass him by dimming the lights in the clubhouse, singing Happy Birthday to him and presenting him with a cake.
Salmo End of Season Touch Festival 2011 update
Kevin Wyer (left) recieves the award as winning Captain from Director of Rugby Conor Mccormick at last years inaugral Touch tournament
Director of Rugby Conor McCormick, would like to advise details about the second Annual Touch Rugby Festival which will take place in the club on Saturday week the 28th May, Registration will take place at 11.15am and costs €10. This covers a pint of Premium Quality German Lager OLM and food at the bbq. All players welcome and if you need more information, please contact Conor directly on 087 2416934.