On the Field
Adult Football
Senior:
The senior footballers played out a good challenge vs Cellbridge of Kildare last weekend and have lined up another challenge this weekend before the Galway game on Saturday.
Best of luck to Sean, Ruairi, Evan and the Galway Footballers in their final Super 8 game vs Monaghan in Pearse Stadium this Saturday. Be sure and get down and support the lads.
Minor
The minors played out another challenge vs a strong Kilmacud Crokes team last weekend and are due to travel to Clare on Monday for another challenge with championship only 2 weeks away.
Well done to Eoghan, Cathal, Aidan and the Galway minors who qualified for the All Ireland semi final after they defeated Clare last Sunday in Tullamore. All 3 Skgaa boys played very well and contributed to the win. Next up is Meath which will hopefully be played before the Galway senior game on August 11/12.
The SKGAA Summer Football Camp will be taking place from Monday 6th to Friday 10th August (including Bank Holiday Monday).
VENUE: Arus Bóthar na Trá.
TIMES: 9:30am to 1:30pm.
AGES: 6 to 14 year old boys and girls (must be a member of a GAA club).
COST: €50 per child / €10 per day (€80 for 2 children from the same family).
CONTACT: James in Arus office on 091 527333 / 087 1635814 to book.
Places limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Some great results on the pitch in past week or two well done to all players and coaches.
Juv Football are organising a Group pass for galway v Monaghan super 8s game tickets 5 e contact your manager to order.
U6-u10 are all on a well earned break until mid August.
U11s played a challenge game against Cougars GFC from Santa Monica LA in Priarie on Sunday.
With 2 teams each the American visitors showing very adept at adjusting to the skills of Gaelic football and won one and drew one of the games. Coached by Conor Muldoon (Brian's brother) the Americans were well drilled with some strong defenders and they were well able to take s goal too. They were really impressed with community feel to the club and the hospitality and warm reception they got from the U11s and parents and the club. thanks to all parents for helping out with food. The U11s received nice t shirts from our visitors and are already planning the return leg to LA Good man Mullers.
U13B League.
Well done to all the lads
Spirited performance tonight and showed great character to play to the end to snatch the win against a much strengthened Corofin team. Coming back from a 2-3 to 0-5 deficit at half time, we played with the breeze in the second half outscoring 0-10 points to 1-2 gaining a 3-5 to 0-15 win.
U13b will play Claregalway in the U13B league final, probably in Sept.
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Adult Hurling
Minor:
The minor hurlers are back training each week in preparation for the remaining championship group games. They still have a good chance of qualifying from their group in the A division and will be ready to roll after the All Ireland Final.
Well done to the Galway Minor Hurlers on a great win last Saturday against Dublin. It was a fantastic day for all the hard work in SKGAA to see Donal O'Shea receiving Man of the Match and helping Galway along the way with 12 points. And also we tend to forget about the people behind the scenes, but well done to our own PJ Kelly for all the hard work he puts in to the team . Best of luck in the All Ireland.
Well done to 2 more of our Hurlers Cathal Sweeney fand Eoghan Tinney who had a tough win against Clare in the football to put them in the All Ireland Minor Semi final.
Juvenile Hurling
The August Hurling/Camogie Academy will run from Tues 21 August to Friday 24 August, 10am-2pm, for boys and girls born 2005 to 2011.
Registration is now open via Eventbrite, with payment on the morning of the camp. Registration is essential for all players to allow us to organise sufficient coaches. REgistration closes at 8pm on Friday 17 August.
Click here to register:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/salthill-knocknacarra-summer-hurlingcamogie-academy-tickets-48183111985
If the link doesn't work, just copy and paste the link please.
Juvenile Hurling is enjoying a week off with the Galway Races on.
U12s Hurling
Hurling Semi final is fixed for the end of August. Tbc.
U13 Hurling
County Final is fixed for the 23rd of August against Killimor. Tbc
Camogie
U13s played third game in county championship last Sunday morning in Prairie against Oranmore Maree. After going behind early on the girls fought back to get within a point of the visitors but two goals late on meant Salthill Knocknacarra girls lost out in the end.
U16 team have a challenge against Cois Farraige this evening, Wednesday, in Inverin at 7pm. The team will be taking part in the Connacht seven a-side blitz in Bekan on Bank Holiday Monday.
Ladies Football
u16 - A great week unfolded for County Panel Players Emma Madden and Laura Kelly on Wed 25th in sunny Toomevara, North Tipperary. Kerry proved to be tough opponents but the Galway Girls led triumphed in the end after Extra Time by a score line of 3-16 to 3-12. Galway got off to a great start and led by 2 goals after 5 mins. Kerry fought back and scored three goals and led at half time be 6 points. The Galway Girls dug deep and fought back to level the game deep in injury time. In extra time, Galway worked hard and got the all-important goal to allow them push on and win this All Ireland title. Great scenes were observed on the pitch as the Team received the All Ireland Cup. Laura and Emma both did their bit for the team and did themselves and the Club proud of their fantastic achievement. Well Done Girls.
SK Team members with Emma Madden & Laura Kelly. Toomevara 25/7/18.
Next up was Sunday and a warm welcome was extended to the Galway U16 Football team as they visited The Aras with the All Ireland Cup. Many thanks to the many people and players who turned up to greet the Team. Many photos were taken before the team moved onto Barna and West Galway.
Back on the pitch, the SK U16 footballers went down to Corofin in the Championship Quarter Final on Mon 29th July. The Girls gave their best on the night against a capable Corofin team. Unfortunately on the night, the Team did not take enough of the many chances that they created and end up losing 3-8 to 1-4 on the night. The good thing that can be taken from this game was the performance in the 2nd half where SK took the game to Corofin and owned the ball for long spells. Shooting boots were left back in Salthill and McGraths field from the weekend and so the team now proceeds to the Shield trophy where we will play Claregalway or Annaghdown come Mid-August.
U12- Girls football training resumes Wed 15th in Cappagh Pk. First match v Barna Mon 20th. Championship begins Mon 27th. Looking forward to seeing everyone back..and newcomers very welcome. Congrats from all un 12 coaches to Emma and Laura on fantastic All Ireland Un 16 Championship victory.
Coaching Corner
The August Hurling/Camogie Academy will run from Tues 21 August to Friday 24 August, 10am-2pm, for boys and girls born 2005 to 2011.
Registration is now open via Eventbrite, with payment on the morning of the camp. Registration is essential for all players to allow us to organise sufficient coaches. REgistration closes at 8pm on Friday 17 August.
Click here to register:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/salthill-knocknacarra-summer-hurlingcamogie-academy-tickets-48183111985
If the link doesn't work, just copy and paste the link please.
The SKGAA Summer Football Camp will be taking place from Monday 6th to Friday 10th August (including Bank Holiday Monday).
VENUE: Arus Bóthar na Trá.
TIMES: 9:30am to 1:30pm.
AGES: 6 to 14 year old boys and girls (must be a member of a GAA club).
COST: €50 per child / €10 per day (€80 for 2 children from the same family).
CONTACT: James in Arus office on 091 527333 / 087 1635814 to book.
Places limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Some great results on the pitch in past week or two well done to all players and coaches.
Don't forget the Árus is the number 1 venue for children's birthday parties. Contact James in the office on 09152733 to book yours today.
Keep up to date with news on www.skgaa.ie and https://www.facebook.com/SalthillKnocknacarraGaaClub/ .
Also you can follow SKGAA on Twitter @skgaa and Instagram #skgaa
Is mise le meas,
Diarmaid Ó hAodha
