The Skryne U12 Girls took on St Colmcille’s under less than ideal conditions in Skryne last Wednesday. Strong winds and rain didn’t hamper our girls – they dominated the field for much of the game and came away with a 3-11 to 1-4 victory. We are now through to the championship semi-final. Well done girls! (posting on behalf of Skryne Ladies)

Skryne U12’s Spring League is well under way now. With plenty of football played we were in a tough group. The U12’s play with two teams from 7 aside to 11 aside. The whole purpose of the two teams is so that everyone gets a game and at the end of the games the two scores are accumulated together. This is competitive football and there is a chance of a cup at the end. The [...]

The first u10 Blitz of 2013 took place in Dunganny on April 7th.    Much to everyone’s relief the day was bring and sunny.  Teams were 9-a side and Skryne had three U10 teams on the day.  Each team played three games each.  After games against teams from Ashbourne, St Patrick’s Stamullen, Curragha, Bective, Clan Na Gael and Kells, the Skryne lads enjoyed a winning start to their year coming out on top in 7 of [...]

The 2013 season for the U10s is up and running.  Training commenced on March 1st for children born in 2003 and 2004.  Despite the poor weather over the last few weeks there has been an excellent turn out at training with over 30 kids showing up.  Under new GAA guidelines all children must now wear gum shields at both training sessions and at matches.   Below are the dates and venues for the Meath GAA [...]

Skryne U12’s season got off to a start on the 20th February with training on Wednesday nights from 7.00pm till 8.00pm. There is a panel of 25 in the U12’s. Skryne had their first game against Dunshaughlin on the 23rd Feb. Dunshaughlin have been training since January but we never like to turn down any challenges when the opposition asks us to play. This was going to be a tough first challenge and the kids [...]

Minors Changed: The Minors are back in action for the third round of the Div2 league when they take on Summerhill at 7:30pm on Tue 12th March in Skryne U14 Changed: The first round of the U14 Div1 league begins when Skryne take on St. Peters/St. Pauls Dunboyne at 7:15pm on Tuesday 5th March in Skryne. The winners of this league will go on to represent Meath in the Feile this summer. The other clubs [...]

    Please see the document below for details of an upcoming free Skryne GFC/Jigsaw Meath information meeting about supporting young peoples mental health. This information session is highly recommended for parents and those dealing with young people. The date for your diary is Thursday 7th March and 8pm, in Skryne Hall. SkryneGFC-Jigsaw

Mouthguards We have negotiated a discount with Elvery’s and we can supply Boil & Bite type mouthguards for just €5 each.  We will have these for sale at registration. Remember all underage players must have mouthguards before either training or playing. Registration Registration will take place this year at the clubhouse from 11am to 3pm on Saturday 2nd March, and the following Monday to Friday from 7pm to 8:30pm.

Please see below for photos of the U10 boys at the Skryne underage awards presentation for the 2012 season.  This year medals were also presented as a token to the those playing at non-competitive level. They were delighted to receive their medals from the Meath manager, our own Mick O’Dowd! You can read the full end of year reports for the U10 boys at http://www.skrynegfc.ie/under-10-end-of-year-report?

  Most of you will have heard through the media about the new GAA rule regarding mouthguards for underage players. The new rule came into force on 1st January this year, and we are obliged to enforce this ruling. Skryne Underage players of all ages (from U6 to Minor incl.) not wearing mouthguards will not be allowed to either train or play. You can read all about the new rule, the types of mouthguard available, [...]