I first became interested in hurling when I was about ten years old. I had
played Gaelic football with Round Towers since the age of eight and our
managers encouraged us to play both games. At first I preferred football,
but, as I started to play more hurling and improve on my skills, I was soon a
hurling maniac. By the age of ten I was training twice a week and playing
matches at the weekend. As the years went by I soon saw myself playing
a pivotal role for my team. I always tried to do my best and I always loved to
win. I got my first taste of success at the age of twelve when we started
winning oth leagues and competitions. No matter how low or high the standard
was, I just loved winning.When I came to Moyle Park, I saw the amount of talented hurlers from my
club, Round Towers. I had played with most of them at some stage as often
younger players would play with older teams. At first there was no hurling
team in the school. So we had a petition. We had some success when
we had some training sessions but no matches. Then, two years ago, Sharon
Jordan, a member of the staff and also a member of Round Towers GAA Club,
took on the Moyle Park hurling team and entered us in a league. With a
dedicated manager and dedicated players, we made it to the quarter finals.
We had a very young team. Perhaps more experience might have helped.This year Sharon arranged new jerseys. There was much enthusiasm for the
hurling team. This could be seen in attendance at training and at matches.
However, unluckily, we failed to qualify for the quarter finals of the senior
league as we had a very young team. Just having a hurling team in Moyle
Park was a victory for me.My hurling at Round Towers was going very well. In 2004 the biggest prize
came when we won the Minor A Championship. I was still a young player and
advice from older players and managers helped me to progress. I felt it was a
privilege to play the day we won and words cannot describe the feeling a
victory like that brings to you. This really sparked off a mercurial atmosphere
in the club. Young players from six to sixteen wanted to do what we did and
that is what hurling is all about.Hurling in Round Towers is in a very healthy state. Juvenile teams are doing
very well and there is a big push at adult level to make our team senior. I was
privileged to be on the intermediate panel for 2005. We were beaten narrowly
in the final this year but with the attitude and determination of the players I
know we will be back. Round Towers brings a good spirit to the community.
You will always be guaranteed to see a friendly face there.I have great hopes for hurling in Clondalkin. I would like to see the great work
being done at Moyle Park continued. I hope things will continue as they are
at Round Towers and I have no doubt that many of their teams will be
decorated with medals. Personally I would like to win another minor-A medal.
The ultimate goal would be to play for a Round Towers senior hurling team.
I would also hope to contest for a place on the Dublin under-21 hurling squad
in a few year's time.
