Saul Notes - Nov 25th 2007
Saul GAC Club Notes
for week of November 25th 2007
County Title for
Ballad Group
Sunday night in Saval
and a batch-load of county titles
were up for grabs in the Down County
Scor-na-nog final with Saul able to
make a strong play for 3 of them.
First up for Saul were the Instrumental
Musicians of Sarah McVeigh, Cristina
Holland, Michael McMullan plus Paul
and Brian Riordan and after an excellent
performance the audience feel was
that they had certainly pushed favourites
Castlewellan all the way - unfortunately
it wasn't to be though as the adjudicators
awarded the title to the town musicians.
Next up were the Ballad Group as reigning
county champions and Grainne Laverty,
Nicole Leung-Soon, Sarah McVeigh,
Cristina Holland and Roisin Sloan
put in 2 flawless and polished performances
that had a hushed audience enjoying
every note and when Saul were announced
as county champions it was no surprise
to the packed gathering. Finally for
Saul came the Novelty Act and the
Saul actors of Niall Laverty, Sarah
McVeigh, Grainne Laverty, Nicole Leung-Soon,
Orla Holland, Roisin Sloan, Owen McVeigh
and Cristina Holland had improved
their performance even further from
the East Down final to have the Saval
audience creased in laughter to the
exploits of Daniel O'Donnell, the
Down Angel, Cynthia and the Rose of
Tralee's and Delaney's Donkey with
some Father Ted thrown in for good
measure. When the results were announced
though, the title was given to Rostrevor
for a straight historical re-enactment
which surprised most in the hall -
but thats part of Scor and the Saul
team can be rightly pleased with their
performance which was exceptional.
Overall, well done to the Saul Ballad
Group and all the other Down champions
on the night who all go onto the Ulster
Semi Final in Swatragh, Derry on Friday,
December 7th starting at 8pm. Saul
will be well represented again in
support of your efforts.
Best Wishes to JP
& Sheena
The club's best wishes
go to senior player and former captain
John Paul Burke and Sheena who join
the ranks of wedded bliss this Saturday.
The ceremony takes place in Ballycruttle
with the reception at the Ballymascanlon
Hotel afterwards. Best of luck for
a great day and many happy years ahead
from all Saul gaels.
Club Dates (all events
in the clubrooms)
• Childrens Quiz - this Sunday,
Dec 2nd @ 5pm (U16 boys and girls
down to U10's)
• Annual General Meeting - Sun,
Dec 16th @ 2pm
• Saul Ladies Registration 2008
- Sunday, 20th Jan
• Saul Boys Registration 2008
- Sunday, 27th Jan
