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Men's Football News
28th April 2010
Ireland v Slovakia Press Release:
Ireland is due to play Slovkia for European Deaf Football Championship qualifying 2 legs. Please see attached with press release.
Football Training Camp & Friendly Match at Belfast
Click here to view the photos for training camp & friendly match.
IRELAND DEAF FOOTBALLERS IMPRESS IN WARM-UP MATCH
Immaculate FC 0 - 2 Ireland
The Ireland Deaf Men's football team continued their preparations for their forthcoming European Deaf Championship qualifier with a friendly match in Belfast last Sunday. The Irish lads produced an impressive showing to defeat top Junior side Immaculata FC. The victory was all the more note-worthy given that Immaculata have only lost 2 matches in 3 years and have averaged 6 goals per game this season. At times the Irish produced good football whilst on other occasions they showed admirable resilance and battling qualities which auger well for the future.
Ireland started a little nervously with the new look defence of McMahon, McKee, Dougherty, Keogh and keeper Keating under pressure to withstand the early Immaculata attacks. The Irish began to settle with Dunne playing intelligent possession football in midfield enabling wingers Wynne and Sinclair to push forward down the flanks. Burns excelled in closing down his opponents space while strikers Watson and Cosgrave looked dangerous each time Ireland attacked. Watson's clever pass put his strike partner through on goal in the 9th minute only for the shot to be blocked while Cosgrave was also unlucky to see his lob shave the crossbar minutes later. At the other end Keating did well to deal with a couple of dangerous crosses. Ireland produced a fantastic move in the 24th minute, McKee cut out an opposing attack and fed Dunne who slipped the ball to Cosgrave, the big striker played a clever pass to Wynne who accelerated to the byeline and produced a great cross which Watson met with a superb volley that just shaved the wrong side of the upright. There were further chances for Sinclair and McKee before Ireland deservedly took the lead in the 42nd minute through Wynne's ice cool penalty following a hand ball to make the half-time score 1-0 to Ireland.
The second half began in similar fashion with Ireland on top. Watson's mazy run was only blocked by a desperate goal line clearance, Dunne saw his snapshot flash wide and Substitute Maher had a decent shout for a penalty turned down. The clinical second goal arrived midway through the half when substitute Dudley showed terrific alertness in the box to control the ball and fire into the bottom corner from 12 yards after Sinclair's shot had rebounded off the post. Although 2-0 ahead Ireland faced some late pressure as Immaculata attacked in droves trying to defend their proud unbeaten record. The Immaculata centre-forward looked likely to score as he raced clear in the 80th minute but replacement keeper Walsh produced an awesome save low to his right to prevent a certain goal. Maguire, Corcoran and Lewis also entered the fray and made telling contributions as Ireland held out for a 2-0 success at the full-time whistle.
Joint manager Giglione was pleased with the performance. 'We played some good stuff and take a lot of positives away from the game. We also have a few things to work on but overall it was a very useful workout'.
Ireland Deaf Football director Sean Herlihy was happy with the full weekend training camp and expressed thanks to everyone who contributed to its success, particularly the players who showed great attitude throughout.
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FAI Futsal Coaching Course
28th April 2010
The FAI will host a certified FUTSAL COACHING COURSE on the following three evenings:
Monday 17th May 7 to 10pm
Wednesday 19th May 7 to 10pm
Monday 24th May 7 to 10pm
The course will take place at: BRL Umbro Arena, Trinity Comprehensive School, Ballymun, Dublin 9.
Please see attached flyer showing details of course as following:
Application Form
Application Form Guidelines
Conditions of Enrolment
The course is a 9 hours contact time course featuring theory and practical sessions and will run over 3 evening sessions.
As the course features an introduction to Futsal tactics, playing formations and set pieces, participants should be at least familiar with the rules of the game. Involvement with a Futsal team whilst not compulsory would be an advantage.
Applicants should complete the attached form and return to:
Derek O'Neill,
National Futsal Coordinator,Football Association of Ireland,
National Sports Campus,
Abbotstown,
Dublin 15.
Application forms and course fee should reach the course coordinator by Friday 14th May 2010.
Note: Please print FUTSAL COURSE in block capitals on the application form when applying.
PLEASE FORWARD TO ANY PERSON YOU THINK MAY BE INTERESTED IN THE COURSE.
PLACES ARE LIMITED AND WILL BE ALLOCATED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.
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Ireland Deaf International U21 Basketball Selection
20th April 2010
Message from ladies Basketball Director
I am delighted to announce the Ireland U21 Team for the 1st World U21 Basketball Championship. 10 players will represent Ireland at the forthcoming championship, to be held in Lublin, Poland from 26 June - 3 July.
The team led by Director Sarah Jane Moloney, Head Coach Paul O'Callaghan and newly appointed Assistant Coach Orla Dempsey.
Only 8 players have been selected and two more from standby list will be joining with team in next coming weeks.
For more information about the championship can be found on website: www.u21.deafbasketball2010.pl/
The Ireland Team
Carmel Duggan (Munster)
Ciara Moloney (Munster)
Maeve Watson (Munster)
Ciara Hamilton (Munster)
Sabrina Hanley (Leinster)
Donna Costigan (Leinster)
Brigid O Connor (Connacht)
Laura McSkane (Ulster)
Standby:
AnneMarie McGuinness (Leinster)
Ciara Higginbotham (Leinster)
Gemma Lewis (Leinster)
Denise Doran (Leinster)
Lisa Curran (Ulster)
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Ireland Deaf International Football Final Selection
20th April 2010
The Football Director have announced the team for the 8th European Deaf Championship Qualification matches between Ireland v Slovakia Republic. 1st leg match will be play at Home Farm FC, Dublin, on 29th May. 2nd leg match will be play at Slovakia on September.
The team will have their training camp at Belfast on this weekend (24th April) and at Dublin on weekend of 22nd May with their preparation for the 1st leg match.
Training programme for this weekend.
The Ireland Team:
Leinster (8)
Darren Dunne (Arsenal DFC, London, UK)
Kevin Dudley (Bohemian FC, Dublin)
Andrew Wynne (Valley Park United, Dublin)
Patrick Maher (St Vincents DFC, Dublin)
Damien McMahon (St Vincents DFC,Dublin)
Eamon Byrne (Freebooters FC, Kilkenny)
Roy Keating (St Vincents DFC, Dublin)
Colm Keogh (Lorcan Celtic F.C, Dublin)
Munster (7)
Eoin Burns (Fulham DFC, London, UK)
Jason Maguire (St Vincents DFC, Dublin)
Christopher Corcoran (Leeds F.C, Cork)
Michael Walsh (Dungarvan United F.C, Waterford)
Joseph Watson (Tranmore F.C, Waterford)
Paul O Callaghan (St Vincents DFC, Dublin)
Jonathan Cosgrave (Knockainey FC, Limerick)
Connacht (1)
Ryan Lewis (Everton DFC, Liverpool, UK)
Ulster (7)
Mark Sinclair (Doncaster DFC, East Midlands, UK)
Bryan Moore (Fulham DFC, London, UK)
Noel O’Donnell (Belfast Deaf United FC, Belfast)
Richard Dougherty (Belfast Deaf United FC, Belfast)
Roy McKee (Belfast Deaf United FC, Belfast)
Richard Beattie (Belfast Deaf United FC, Belfast)
Stephen Millar (Glasgow AFC, Glasgow, Scotland)
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IDFF Results & Latest League
20th April 2010
Click here for the results from Game 4
Click here for the latest league
With last game to be play on 30th May, there will be two semi-finals & a final, plus a match between Place 5th/6th (from league) against Trial Team. Also, there will be ladies futsal to be play before the final.
You all are very welcome to watch our final day of IDFF 2010 season at Trinity Comprehensive School Ballymun, Main Street, Ballymun, Dublin 9.
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8th European Deaf Waterpolo Championship *Cancelled* #2
20th April 2010
Message from EDSO President:
Click here to view President's letter
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2010 Inter-Provincial #4
20th April 2010
Ladies Futsal Result, (basketball results will appear in next coming days) can be found under Inter-Provincial section.
Report from Ladies Futsal Director
Report from Men's Football Director (update)
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ICSD Strategic Plan 2010-2013
20th April 2010
Message from ICSD:
Greetings,
Please read this ICSD Strategic Plan 2010-2013 that has been approved by ICSD Board.
ICSD
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ICSD SNEAK PEAK: Athlete Search
20th April 2010
Message from ICSD:
Dear Members,
This email is to inform you that we have finished 2009 Taipei top 8 results to be included in our Past Games Results on website. We are now at least 85% finished for all past games results.
Past Games Results - www.deaflympics.com/games/results.asp
Now with 2009 Taipei results out of the way, the Athlete Search function will be soon open to public.
Sneak peek!
Take a look at new Athlete Search function here - www.deaflympics.com/games/search.asp
Athlete Search function applies over 14,700 unique athletes that participated in these Games since 1924.
We have about over 180 athletes that have profile in ICSD database. Athlete’s profile will be adding continually once information about athlete is available.
Around early April, Athlete Search function will be available to public.
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Basketball News
8th April 2010
Latest update training schedule, which it can be found under Basketball sport.
There are U21 International Training Camp on this weekend, more information can be found here
Good luck!!!
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Men's Football News
8th April 2010
2011 European Deaf Football Championship, Qualification match 1st Let:
Click here to view the poster
Click here to view the programme for the weekend
Latest Deaf Football & Futsal grassroots plans:
Men's Football Director worked very hard since he appointed and he makes a lot of progress with Men's Football & Futsal business. To order to increase the standard level, Click here to view what have he done and what his plans for the next coming months.
2010 FAI International Football Tickets Raffle:
IDSA have 8 tickets (2 per match) available for 4 International matches, plus other prizes. More details can be found here
Raffle will cost 20 euro for 4 Draws.
Ticket can be bought at IDSA Office on any Tuesday evening
or
By post and will accept cheque or postal order, payable to "IDSA"
or
Buy ticket from any IDSA committee
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2010 Inter-Provincial #3
8th April 2010
Photos & Results for Men Football, (other sports results will appear in next coming days) can be found under Inter-Provincial section.
Report from Men's Football Director
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2010 Inter-Provincial #2
2nd April 2010
Update Fixtures & Generals Information for Ladies Basketball & Men's Football.
Message from Ladies Basketball Director:
Final changes:
No more changes will be allowed at this stage.
I have to say I sincerely apologise for the changes and the poor organisation on my part. Please convey this to your members.
What's done is done, we'll learn from this for next year.
Let's enjoy the weekend! May the best team win!
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8th European Deaf Waterpolo Championship *Cancelled*
31st March 2010
It very sad day for Irish Deaf Sports & Deaf Community that 8th European Deaf Waterpolo Championship is cancelled due with insufficient team entry.
IDSA & EDSO will make statement in the next coming days.
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2010 Inter-Provincial #1
31st March 2010
Please go to Inter-Provincial section (on left side of website) for latest informations.
Message from Men's Football Director:
Re: Change from League format to knock-out format for championship.
My apologies for the delay in confirming the structure of play this Easter. It has to be said that this is the most difficult decision I have ever made in my role as Football Director. I am sure you all were wondering why changes have been made very close to the tournament. This decision was made after consulting my football sub-committee and RC football Managers, the main factors that led to this decision was the weather and injuries also the clubs of some of the players expressed their concern for the players welfare.
There will be 2 matches to be played on Saturday and none on Sunday. There will be International training session on Sunday and open to all supporters to watch the sessions. This will be good preparation for the Slovakia game which we need to win! Hopefully this will pull in the crowds.
Fixture for 38th Inter-Pro
Saturday at 11am
Ulster V Leinster at Watershed Pitch
Munster v Connacht at Astro Pitch
Saturday at 3pm
3/4 place at Astro Pitch
Final at Watershed Pitch
18 players on squad – one hour KO to finalise the squad by RC manager.
35 minutes each half
Extra time
Hope you all support this with best interest for our player’s welfare.
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British Deaf Swimming Championship Results & Report.
31st March 2010
Irish Deaf Association Sports management team consists of: -
Deirdre Byrne-Dunne – IDSA Swimming Director
Paul Ryder – Team manager
Caroline Haran – Child Officer
Swimmers: -
Nora Duggan (7 medals)
Karen Sinnott (2 medals)
Emma Nolan (last minute replacing Ruth Kelly)
Eimer Haran
Jamie Rea (1 medal)
Roy Maguire (3 medals)
Philip Power
Result:
Click here for the results
Photos:
Click here for the photos
Report:
Departed Dublin at 6.30am to Manchester airport (Aer Lingus) and waited for less than one hour for a train from Manchester airport to Sheffield. Got on another train from Sheffield to Loughborough. Taxi from Loughborough station to University pool.
We had our lunch in the university and went to the pool at 1.30pm for 10 minutes but we have to leave again before we allow to return back for 2.30pm.
Paul got a phone call from Manchester airport saying that they have one of swimmer passport. Paul and Caroline tried to sort out while I stayed with the swimmers trying to keep them cool and focus on their preparation for the gala. Paul left in a taxi to Manchester airport.
Irish swimmers had a warm up swim at 2.45pm for half an hour then the gala started. It became chaos, as the starter progress was not Deaf friendly. Referee blows whistle then put his hand up means swimmers are to stand on the blocks then 2nd whistle means put head down and turn left to watch the flashing light (it was so weak!).
All swimmers became confused and took a while to get into a clear understanding among swimmers. Catherine White came to the pool to see us as a supporter as she lives 15mins away on train from Loughborough. We end up having her as an interpreter throughout the gala, for which we were so grateful. Most swimmers don’t sign and Vincent Dickson, British Deaf Swimming Director said that they all are from mainstreamed schools. There was a GB swimmer, Jennifer Leith with 48d hearing loss and she won most races.
However, the Irish Deaf swimmers were frustrated at the beginning so I had to work on getting their confidence back. They gradually calmed down and adapted in their swimming events.
We had no interval as it was stated on the programme. The gala ended at 5pm and the Irish Deaf swimmers wanted to do some swimming so I asked Vincent. He was impressed and said go ahead.
Handing out medals started at 5.45pm and we were lost because of the hearing speaker and only one officer doing signs of swimmers’ names in BSL. Catherine White kindly interpreted for us throughout the awarding of medals. We were so happy in gaining thirteen medals in total. We were all confused about commemorative medals and became clear when Catherine White explained about the categories.
We were so excited with a total of 13 medals being awarded to our swimmers, Nora (7 medals), Roy (3medals), Karen (2medals) and Jamie (1medal).
Those who didn’t get the medals, Eimer, Emma and Philip did very well in gaining personal best in their swimming times.
Caroline booked two taxis for us at 6.20pm to get 6.45pm train in Loughborough station to East Midlands airport. Paul waited for us at the station with tickets ready for us. We had dinner in East Midlands airport. The plane departed at 8.30pm and arrived back Dublin safely with many supporters (parents, siblings and IDSA president, Kevin Lynch). We were surprised and delighted.
As IDSA Swimming Director, I would like to thank Paul Ryder for his excellent support in making the trip and gala go smoothly. It was a pity that he missed the gala due to travelling to Manchester airport and back for the passport. He was looking forward to the gala. Also thanking Caroline Haran for her support in talking on the phone with Manchester airport staff about passport.
Lastly, I would like to say ‘Thank you’ to IDSA President, Kevin Lynch for turning up at the airport at 5am to wish the team all the best and congratulating the swimmers when we landed Dublin at 10pm.
It was an awesome experience for the swimmers and motivated them to continue to do more swimming training.
Thank you for letting me organise the first International swimming gala for the Irish Deaf Swimming team.
Caroline said “Experience as a parent travelling to UK, we met at the airport in the early hours 5am, everyone arrived on time and proudly wearing their green hoodies which displayed the Irish Deaf Sports Association logo. Everyone was full of the excitement and eager to get going.
The travel plans were very well organised before the event, with all times of trains, planes etc.. having been very well researched and booked. We travelled with Aerlingus to Manchester airport, and I must say well done to the crew on the plane who took the time to enquire if the group had understood the safety message for the flight. No such service was offered by Ryanair who we returned with.
The young people spent the journey sharing stories and playing card games. We arrived in Loughborough for the gala early and took time to relax with Deirdre entertaining with stories from school etc, which the young people thoroughly enjoyed. The young people are to be commended on their attitude and behaviour on the trip, they were a pleasure to be with and very well mannered. The swimmers worked fantastic together as a team, supporting each other and each taking part to 100% capacity. No easy task especially with the way the event was so disorganised. It was a proud moment to be Irish and a parent and to see the strength in the young people. A big Well Done..
Paul said "It was worthwhile to worked hard with organised the trip for development swimming team and those trip was worth it for young swimmers. Only Nora has experience with 50m pool but it was other their 1st experience. They now know what it likes and I believe they will go on to work hard for the future. Well done to all swimmers and I never knew what to expected from them but they return back with 13 medals, which make me a happy day!"
Congratulations to the Irish Deaf Swimmers and we, IDSA are so proud of them.
Deirdre Byrne-Dunne,
IDSA Swimming Director.
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Ladies basketball: Update Training Schedule
31st March 2010
Click here for update Training Schedule.
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Irish Deaf Development Swimming Squad named *Update
31st March 2010
IDSA Swimming Director has announced a six-development squad of 3 girls & 3 boys for the Great British Deaf Swimming Gala, which will take place in Loughborough in England on Saturday 27th March.
Irish squad for Loughborough
Nora Duggan, (Munster) – 50 & 100m Freestyle, 50 & 100m Backstroke and 50 & 100m Butterfly, 200m Individual Medley
Eimer Haran, (Munster) - 50 & 100m Freestyles, 50 & 100m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke and 50m Butterfly
Karen Sinnott, (Leinster) - 50 & 100m Freestyles, 50m Backstroke, 50 & 100m Breaststroke and 50m Butterfly
Jamie Rea, (Ulster) - 50 & 100m Freestyles, 50m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke and 50m Butterfly
Roy Maguire, (Munster) - 50 & 100m Freestyles, 50m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke and 50m Butterfly
Philip Power, (Leinster) - 50 & 100m Freestyles, 50m Backstroke
*Emma Nolan, (Leinster) - 50 & 100m Freestyles, 50m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke
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New World Swimming Record by Nolan confirmed!
22nd March 2010
IDSA is pleased to inform you that ICSD confirmed Eoin Nolan set two new World Records in the 50m & 100m Freestyle Short Course events. He took 0.12 seconds off the record set by Georgios Dontas of Greece in December 2001 for 25m Freestyle with time of 23.64, before he completed break his 100m Freestyle record by 0.21 seconds off with time of 51.22.
His record performance took place at Leinster Winter Swimming Championship at the National Aquatic Centre in Abbotstown on the weekend of 4th to 6th December 2009.
Click here to view latest swimming world record-short course
Once again, congratulation to Eoin.
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Inter Pro: Regional Councils Men's Football Team Squads
22nd March 2010
Regional Councils Men's Deaf Football Team Squad for Inter Pro at kilkenny on Easter Weekend.
Click to view the Teams: Connacht Team, Munster Team, Leinster Team and Ulster Team
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22nd March 2010
The Ulster Deaf Sports Council will be holding a Quiz night on Saturday 10th April 2010!
See attached poster for further information!
Everyone over the age of 16 is welcome! If you are aged 16 or 17, you must be accompanied with an adult.
If you want tickets, please contact me at kopite76@hotmail.com or one of the UDSC committee.
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IDFF Results & Latest League
16th March 2010
Click here for the results & click here for the latest league
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UDSC New Website
8th March 2010
The Ulster Deaf Sports Council is pleased to announce we have a new website on the Internet!
Check it out: http://www.ulsterdeafsports.org
Yours in Deaf Sports
Michael Johnston
UDSC Chairman
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Swimming Pool available for deaf/Hard of Hearing boys & girls.
8th March 2010
IDSA Swimming Director, Deirdre Byrne Dunne, is pleased to inform you that IDSA is organising swimming session/fun for deaf/hard of hearing boys/girls at St. Joseph’s Swimming School every Thursday evening starting on 11th March.
In the past St.Joseph’s School made swimming pool available for boys after school-hours but it discontinued around late 1990’s. So we wish to resume our commitment to encourage boys and girls develop their swimming skills.
As part of swimming development plan for boys/girls, we will divide the group of swimmers into three different categorie as follows:
Currently IDSA swimming coach, Alan Turner who is hard of hearing, will be coaching them. There will be three other people assisting him and will assure that all boys/girls would feel comfortable at the pool. Those people have acquired certificates of ‘Swim Ireland’ Child Protection Awareness.
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Photos of Eoin Nolan broke World Record for Swimming
8th March 2010
Eoin received official certification of world record from ICSD for 100m freestyle that he broke at Swim Ireland Irish Short Course Nationals Championship at the National Aquatic Centre in Abbotstown on the weekend of 19th to 22nd November
He took 1.39 seconds off the record set by Marko Jansen Van Nieuwenhuizen of South Africa in August 2009.
Click here to view the photos.
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IDSA Men's Football Announce New Deaf National Futsal Coach
8th March 2010
Click here for statement.
Click here for photos
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Comhghairdeas Brian and Junior!
8th March 2010
His team Sporting Fingal/EID claimed their first FAI Futsal Cup title after a thrilling 4-2 final victory over Blue Magic at the BRL Umbro Arena.
IDSA and team were proud to have Brian on the Irish Deaf Football and Futsal team who represent the Deaflympics in Taiwan last year and 2nd World Deaf Futsal Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2007. We are looking forward to have Junior on our board as new team coach for 3rd European Futsal Championship in Switzerland in November. Bullaí fir!
See more information on FAI website: http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100731:sporting-fingal-claim-2010-futsal-cup&catid=40:futsal&Itemid=75
Click here for photos
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National Deaf / Hard of Hearing Swimming School Gala *DATE MOVE to 28th April*
8th March 2010
IDSA received a requested from St. Joseph's School to move date forward to Wednesday 28th of April, instead of 24th March, which we accepted due clash with school Water Polo competition on same day.
Statement from St. Joseph's School will be appearing on website in next coming days.
It open to all deaf/hard of hearing schoolboys & girls in island of Ireland and it will be held at St. Joseph's Swimming Pool at St. Joseph's School.
Click here to view revise poster
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Poster of Ladies Basketball Trial & 2010 Basketball Training/Events Schedule
8th January 2010
There is Ladies Basketball Trial for U21 Girls team. More detail can be found on poster.
Click here to view the poster.
Ladies Basketball Director, Sarah Jane Moloney, is pleased to inform Basketball Training/Events Schedule for 2010.
Click here to view the Schedule.
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IDSA Raffle Results
8th March 2010
IDSA Draw took place at Dublin Deaf Club on Friday 4th March.
Click here for result of IDSA Raffle.
Click here to watch video
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1st Monster Draw Result & Letter from Rathcairn
1st March 2010
Dear Member/Friend,
Click here for result of 1st Monster Draws.
There was supposed to have two draws take place on last Friday but it was changed to 1st draw on 26th February & 2nd draw will be on 30th July 2010. The decision was made by Rathcairn. As result of that, the buyer will receive an extra free ticket for the 2nd draw.
Click here to view letter from Rathcairn.
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IDSA Raffle (including ticket for Ireland v Wales Rugby)
1st March 2010
Click here to view the raffle.
The prizes including 2 tickets for Ireland v Wales 6 Nations Rugby match at Croke Park & a night at D4 Ballbridge Inn Hotel.
Ticket will cost 20 euro each and only few tickets are aviliable to sell.
The draw will be on 5th March at Dublin Deaf Club at 9.30pm.
Ticket can be bought at IDSA Office on any Tuesday evening
or
By post and will accept cheque or postal order, payable to "IDSA"
or
Buy ticket from any of IDSA Committee
Buy raffle ASAP to avoid disappointed.
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IDFF Results & Latest League
1st March 2010
Click here for the results & click here for the latest league
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Inspect visit - Home Farm FC Ground
1st March 2010
Inspect Visit on Sunday 28th February 2010
IDSA Administrator, Paul Ryder and I went Home Farm FC for inspect visit and we delighted that they are hosting our important game against Slovakia Republic on Saturday 29th May 2010. We visited dressing room, grounds, meeting room and bar.
Click here for photos
Seán Herlihy
Men's Football Director
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Kickstart One Coaching Course for the Deaf *Gentle Reminder*
1st March 2010
FAI Football Development Officer, Jamie Wilson, is please to inform that there will be Kickstart One Coaching Course for the Deaf on Sunday 21st March 2010 from 9.30am to 5.00pm. Venue: To be confirmed.
Click here for more detail.
If you wish to do the course, contact Jamie by email; jamie.wilson@fai.ie or by text 086 0472135
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2010 Inter-Pro Championship; Inspect visit
1st March 2010
I went to Watershed Leisure Centre, County Kilkenny and I was very impressed with facilitates, stadium, dressing room and astro pitch. The complex is ten out of ten.
1st pitch - stadium with running track
2nd pitch- just beside the stadium and its astro pitch
Great changing room and lockers
Leinster is hosting this year so they will be playing at Watershed Pitch with 3 games. One match at Watershed Pitch for each RC.
In future; Next year Munster will be host and they will have 3 games at their home stadium/pitch. In 2012, Connacht will have their own ground and same with Ulster will play on their ground in 2013.
Click here for photos
Seán Herlihy
Men's Football Director
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2010 US Deaf Tennis Open
1st March 2010
Message from ICSD:
It is with pleasure to announce that the USA Deaf Sports Federation (USADSF)
will host the first-ever US Deaf Tennis Open on 15 - 19 July 15 2010 in Las
Vegas, Nevada USA. The Open will be held just before the DeafNation World
Expo (http://deafnation.com/deafnationworldexpo).
Sanctioned by ICSD, the USA Deaf Tennis Open will have the following four
events which will be eligible for ICSD tennis ranking points:
. Open Men's Singles
. Open Women's Singles
. Open Men's Doubles
. Open Women's Doubles
The Open will also have three non-ranking point events:
. Open Mixed Doubles
. Masters Men's (Over 35) Singles
. Masters Women's (Over 30) Singles
. Doubles events for Masters (to be determined, based on the number of
entries received)
According to ICSD regulations, all participants in the Open must be:
. Deaf (defined as a hearing loss of at least 55dB per tone average
(PTA) in the better ear)
. members of an affiliated National Deaf Sports Federation and
citizens of that country.
If you have any questions about the Open, please contact the organizing
committee at usa@ciss.org.
More information about the US Deaf Tennis Open will be available at the
USADSF website by 15 March 2010.
We hope to see you in Las Vegas!
Thank you.
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