Cuala Wins First Ever Dublin SFC Title!

For anyone who missed the news this weekend…Cuala claimed their first ever Dublin Senior Football Championship title! Congratulations to all the players and the management team, your dedication and hard work have paid off, what an achievement! Cuala is incredibly proud of you.

There is so much to share from an amazing weekend that we have drafted a special newsletter with some images, the match report, links to match analysis news articles, and details of the next match as Cuala goes on to compete in the Leinster Club SFC. Catch up here: Cuala Dearg agus Bán: Dublin SFC champions! (mailchi.mp)

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped with the preparations and celebrations around the club over the last week:

  • Hilary O’Drisceoil, Linda Mahon and their volunteers who worked all week and tirelessly over the weekend to make sure everyone had their Cuala colours and were suitably fed on Sunday!
  • Paddy Murdock for organising the Cuala DART and all stewards on the day!
  • Cuala flag-raisers across the community – the sea of red and white across the area was a delight!
  • Cillian Cronin and the communications team who got the buzz going and made sure everyone knew all the plans for the week.
  • Des Cahill who MC’d for the homecoming.
  • Everyone who came to Parnell Park, followed from afar, or wished the team well, the support was incredible.
  • Our Cuala All Stars who cheered the team onto the pitch alongside All Stars from Kilmacud Crokes and Raheny!
  • Everyone within our local community who shared their support.
  • Of course, thanks to Kilmacud Crokes for a sporting contest and commiserations on the loss. We’ll meet again!
  • Anyone else who has not been mentioned! Be assured that everyone’s contribution and support was one large team effort and much appreciated!

RIP Judy Dobbin

Cuala members will be saddened to hear of the death of Judy Dobbin (née O’Loan), dearly beloved wife of Henry, loving mother of players Malachy, James and Oliver and a former member of the Cuala Choir.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Minor Ladies Football

Best of luck to our Minor A ladies football team who take on Kilmacud Crokes in the Div 1 Shield at 3pm on Sat 12th in Meadowvale, and the B team who meet ManOWar in the Div 8 Cup Final at 3pm on Sat 12th in Oberstown. All support welcome!

Drug Awareness Talk

We would like to invite players over 14, their parents and guardians to a Drug Awareness talk with Conor Harris, on Tuesday 22nd October at 7.30pm in the Cuala Hall.

Conor Harris is from Kildare, and was a talented footballer in his youth and a minor medal winner with Lily Whites. After taking the wrong path on drugs, he turned his life around to become a counsellor trained in drug rehabilitation and gives regular talks around the country.

Conor will provide a unique insight into the dangers and challenges of potential drug use in teenagers and young adults. His message is one of hope and resilience and he will provide some well-founded advice on the impact of drug abuse on mental health and general well being. He will also share the critical message of how to refrain from peer pressure and how to feel comfortable in reaching out to peer groups, coaches or parents for support or intervention.

Cuala in Dublin Senior 1 Football Championship Final

Cuala progressed to their first Go-Ahead Ireland Dublin Senior 1 Football Championship decider since 1988 when overcoming a Ballymun Kickhams by five points at Parnell Park on Saturday afternoon. Congratulations to the players and management team and best of luck in the final!

Read the full semi-final match report here.

Pictured: Conor Groarke celebrating with Cuala supporters after the match

Image credit: RTE One.

Minor Camogie in Div1 Championship Final

Congratulations to the Minor A camogie team who beat Kilmacud Crokes by a single point in a thrilling semi-final match to reach the Dublin Division 1 Championship Final taking place on Sunday 20th October.

Newsletter Oct 4th

The latest edition of our Dearg agus Bán newsletter is available to read here.

Newsletter September 27th

The latest edition of our Dearg agus Bán newsletter is available to read here.