The GAA, Camogie Association and LGFA Management Committees have endorsed the decision to suspend all Club games at all levels with immediate effect and until further notice. Training will continue to be permitted as per the guidelines outlined for the relevant levels in the Government's National Framework for Living with Covid 19.

Of the games that took place last week, the Ladies Football Juniors completed their league cup campaign with a win in dreadful conditions away to Fingal Ravens on Sunday last, giving them 18 points out of the maximum 21. Normally this would guarantee a semi-final spot, but with games suspended for the time being, we shall wait and see. Both the Mens and Ladies intermediate footballers suffered defeats.

The Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative is coming to Lucan! DEYLI has seen over 600 young GAA members (aged 15-18) complete the yearlong programme, gaining from NUIG a FETAC level 6 third level qualification in Youth Leadership and Community Action for their efforts.

This unique programme evokes and honours the values Dermot Earley epitomised and is designed to foster them in a new generation of young Irish leaders. The programme comprises of three modules, two of which are facilitated, and one is undertaken by the young people independently.

‘Your attitude is more important than your ability, your motives are more important than your methods, your courage is more than your cleverness and always have your heart in the right place’ - Dermot Earley Snr.

The Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative (DEYLI) takes its name from one of Ireland’s most inspirational leaders and one of Gaelic games most iconic proponents, Dermot Earley (1948- 2010).

The initiative, a tribute to Dermot’s lifetime of sporting and professional achievements and his commitment to community service, is brought to life through a partnership between GAA, Foróige, and NUI Galway. The programme empowers young people to enhance their leadership capabilities to better enable them to reach their full potential and have a positive impact on the world around them.

There is a limit of 20 places available on this programme. Please register your interest at the link below.

https://forms.gle/2PRhCdNcNpYJuz3p9

Closing date for applications is Friday 9/10.

Any queries please contact Eoghan Gately 0830759975.

Sport Ireland and the network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) in the country have developed a 4-week physical activity plan for older adults as part of Positive Ageing Week. The resource will support people to reach the minimum of 30 minutes of daily physical activity, as recommended in Ireland’s National Physical Activity Plan. This will help an individual’s strength and confidence in their body, supporting them to be more physically active as well as developing transferable skills for everyday life.

This resource has been developed by Sport Ireland and a working group of LSP Community Sport Development Officers in conjunction with Age & Opportunity.

This resource is fully adaptive for people of all abilities and ages and includes an activity planner to help individuals track their progress throughout the 4 weeks. Simply print out the resource or display it on a phone and be active. For more details please see www.sportireland.ie for more details.

The latest edition of the GAA Club Newsletter can be found here. It contains news, information and updates for club officers and club members and we'd ask that you circulate it widely. Correspondence can be sent to clubnewsletter@gaa.ie

The Lucan District Credit Union Academy for girls and boys born in 2013, 2014 and 2015 only, continues on Saturday. To register your child for a place, contact David Moran, Club GPO, on 0879267607. Pre-registration with David is essential.

The 12th Lock Café opening hours 6-9pm Monday to Friday and 9:30am to 1:30pm on Saturday. These times may change in line with Covid-19 guidelines. 

Club Shop opening hours: Thursday, 7:30-8.30pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm.

Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club Lotto Jackpot €5400: There was no winner of the €5000 Lotto Jackpot sponsored by Newcastle Golf Centre held on 1^st October, The numbers drawn were 14, 18, 21, and 27. The lucky dip winners of €30 each are: P&O Benson, Mark Redmond, Sinead O’Neill, Martina McGilloway and Jackie Foley. The jackpot for the next draw is €5400, sponsored by O’Gradys Hearing Care Services, managed by Diarmuid Dawson, and will be held on Thursday 8th October live on Facebook, behind closed doors.

For The Record

Adult Competitions

September 30

Ladies Football Adult League Cup Division 2

St Maurs 7-20, Lucan Sarsfields 1-9

October 3

Intermediate All County Football Cup group 3

Lucan Sarsfields 0-13, St Sylvesters 3-10

October 4

Ladies Football Adult League Cup Division 7

Fingal Ravens 2-4, Lucan Sarsfields 2-11