Setanta fall to Sandyove on return to Men's Premier Division
Setanta seniors lose to Sandycove on their return to the Men's Premier League.
Sandycove 15 - 8 Setanta (NAC, Dublin. 10.00am)
Setanta's senior men began their season with a disappointing loss to Sandyove in the NAC, Dublin. The team were boosted by the return of Andrew Nicholson from Swansea (Wales) but were without their coach, Daniel Marin.
The first quarter was a tight affair and finished 3-2 to the home side. However, the match was effectively over by the end of the second quarter when a period of poor play for Setanta resulted in five unanswered goals for Sandycove, who finished the quarter 9-4 up. Sandycove went on to dominate the third quarter, which finished 12-4 before winning 15-8.
Setanta scorers: Declan McKerr (6), Eamon Kerr (1), Andrew Nicholson (1)
Grads Bridgestone Tournament 2014
Setanta mini and maxi polo teams debut in Grads Bridgestone Tournament
Setanta mini and maxi polo teams competed in Grads Bridgestone Tournament on Friday night at the Grove Welbeing Centre in Belfast.
It was the first time that Setanta had entered teams at this level and turned out to be a great opportunity for coaches, parents and players to experience a well-run and very popular tournament.
Teams traveled from Clontarf, Newry, Belfast and Bangor to take part. Setanta's mini polo team played matches against Donegall Diamond, Cathal Brugha and Newry while the maxi polo squad were narrowly beaten by Templemore before going down to a strong Cathal Brugha team.
The focus now turns to Ulster Water Polo mini and maxi polo leagues that are due to take place in December.
St Mary's year 8 training gets going!
Setanta and St Mary's team up for Year 8 water polo.
Former pupils Decky McKerr and Ronan McClean returned to St Mary's CBGS on the Glen Road to kick off the water polo season with an open session for Year 8's. Turn out was good, with a range of abilities and experience on show.
Training takes place after school on Wednesdays from 3.15 to 4.15. At the moment it's for Year 8's who are interested in taking up the sport or developing their skills but we'll be opening the session to the rest of the junior school in a few weeks.
If your son is at St Mary's, likes the water and is interested in trying a new sport get in touch!
Mini-polo kicks off for the year!
Setanta's first mini-polo session of the year makes a splash!
Setanta's first mini-polo session took place on Thursday 17 September and was a great success.
Girls and boys aged from 7 to 11 took part with plenty of Setanta coaches on hand to help out.
The session runs from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm on Thursday evenings at the Falls Leisure Centre, Belfast. Boys and girls of all ages and abilities are welcome. If you're interested in finding out more, contact us or drop in for a chat.
Setanta set out stall at St Mary's CBGS open night
A great night at St Mary's open night promoting schools water polo!
As part of Setanta's new formed partnership with St Mary's CBGS, Setanta senior player and junior coach Ronan McClean attended the West Belfast Grammar school's first open night of the year to meet with parents and discuss school water polo.
Interest was high with a focus on St Mary's achievements over the past decade, the brilliant facilities at the pool and what Setanta are planning to offer the incoming pupils.
School sessions kick off on Wednesday 30th September with an open session for all interested first years. If you met with Ronan at St Mary's and would like to try out water polo before you sign up for St Mary's, come down to our junior sessions or give us a shout!