February 16, 2011
By Staff Reporter
The United States men’s national soccer team will put its undefeated record at Foxboro Stadium on the line when the USA battles Ireland as part of U.S. Cup 2000 on June 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Advance individual ticket prices for the match are 425, $35 and $50 per seat. On the day of game, the tickets will cost $30, $40 and $65 per seat. Discounted tickets for groups are also available.
For individual tickets, call TicketMaster at (617) 931-2222
The U.S. and Ireland have squared off six times, with the U.S. never losing on American soil.
Mayo Dance
Mayo Gaelic Football club, New York will hold its annual dinner dance on April 15 at the Polish Center, 92 Waverly St., Yonkers. This year’s guest of honor will be Seamus Clarke from Gortletteragh, Co. Leitrim, co-owner of J.P. Clarkes Saloon on McLean Ave., Yonkers.
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The Mayo Gael of the Year Award will be given to Michael Ruane from Moy Davitt’s club. Mike, as he is known in the club was one of the people responsible for reorganizing the club in ’97 and was a member of the Junior team that won the championship that year.
Seamus McDonagh is dance chairman (718) 430-9865. He is assisted by John Browne and Mary Turner. Journal chairman is Vincent Heraty (718) 324-2542. For tickets call club secretary Kathleen Rowland (914) 237-9387.
The Mayo-New York Football Club is organizing a trip to Ireland in July 2000. Anyone interested in joining should call Pat Gavin at (914) 237-9372.
Bronx Irish Soccer League
Bronx Irish Soccer League will hold its annual general meeting in Behan’s Pub, East 236 St., Katonah Ave., on Tuesday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. All men’s and women’s teams wishing to enter a team in the 2000 league must have representation at this meeting. It has been decided that there will be a sub-division within the league — the men’s soccer league and the women’s soccer league. The men’s soccer league must appoint its own vice president, secretary, scheduler and registrar, likewise the women’s league. Any team that fails to attend this meeting will not be registered for the 2000 league.
Al new motions must be submitted by Monday, March 27 please call them in to Maudy Lynn (212) 867-8551 or Wendy Hollander (212) 873-8997. The annual fee of $750 per team ($950 for new teams) must be paid on the night.
Westmeath Hurling, Football Club
Westmeath Hurling and Football Club will hold its annual dinner dance on April 1 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Rory Dolan’s. The guest of honor will be Mike Healey and the Clubman of the Year Award will go to Joe Daley.
Details, call Tom Nugent at (718) 325-2936.
St. Raymond’s celebrates
St. Raymond’s Gaelic Football Club will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a dinner dance on Saturday, April 15 at Rory Dolan’s in Yonkers. Guests of honor will be Noel Blanchfield and the club’s original families. For details on the event and a commemorative journal being published to coincide with it, call Pat Ryan (914)237-8706 or Sean O’Flynn (718)325-5042.
Young Irelands camogie
The Young Ireland comogie club starts spring training on Sunday, April 2, at 10:30 p.m. at Van Cortlandt Park, opposite the Lansdowne Bar, Broadway at 234th Street, in the Bronx. Details, Ger Lavery at (718) 325-1865 or Treasa Goodwin Smythe at (718) 651-7336.
St. Raymond’s GFC
The St. Raymond’s Gaelic Football Club will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a dinner dance on April 15 at 8 p.m. in Rory Dolan’s Restaurant in Yonkers.
Guests of honor are Noel Blanchfield and the club’s original families. the club is also publishing a souvenir journal.
For details on the dance and journal, call cochairmen Pat Ryan at (914) 237-8706 or Sean O’Flynn at (718) 325-5042.
Irish Softball League
The Irish Softball League is looking for teams for the summer season. Limit 12 teams. Five American/Irish rule applies. Details, Irish Rover at (718) 278-9372.
Players sought
New York Celtic senior football club is looking for new players, former players, transfers. Details, call Donie at (718) 824-9229 or John at (718) 324-0984.
Donegal women’s team
The Donegal Gaelic Football Club is forming a women’s team. Anyone interested in playing or helping out should call Damien at (718) 994-1793 or Catherine at (718) 994-9400.
Chicago Celtic Soccer Club
Chicago Celtic Soccer Club is looking for experienced young players for the spring season. Candidates must be willing to train and show up for Sunday Morning games.
Details, John O’Sullivan at (773) 736-5391 or e-mail josulli887@aol.com.
Waterford Club
The Waterford Hurling and Football Club will hold its annual dinner dance on April 29 in Rory Dolan’s, 890 McLean Avenue in Yonkers. The guest of honor will be Paddy Moroney, of Medway Travel in Boston. The Player of the Year Award will go to Dave Ryan.
Cocktail hour starts at 8 p.m.
Details, call dance chairman Jimmy French at (914) 963-1295.