Midleton GAA Club

03 August, 2023

HURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS THROW-IN

It's that time of year folks as the 2023 hurling championships throw-in across East Cork and Cork County this weekend. 

Our first three adult teams are all in action in what promises to be a busy but hopefully enjoyable weekend. 

First into the breach on Saturday (August 5) at 3pm in Pairc Uí Rinn are our senior team as they take on city side Bishopstown in round one. The players and management have put in a huge effort this year and we wish Micheal and all his players and management the very best of luck and hopefully there will be a large Midleton crowd to cheer on the lads.

Next into action will be the intermediates who are also in Pairc Uí Rinn for their opening championship game. They take on Cloughduv on Sunday (August 6) at 1pm (note the change of time due to the All-Ireland Camogie Final). Best of luck to Keith and his players and management team.

Don't forget you have to buy your tickets in advance for these games online - you won't be able to pay at the gate. The link for tickets is:

https://gaacork.ie/tickets/

Last but by no means least., our Junior A hurlers open their East Cork Oil East Cork championship campaign in Lisgood on Monday night (August 7) when they take on Carrigtwohill at 7pm. Best of luck to Steve, his management team and the players.

 

 

MASTERS FOOTBALL

Well done to Barry Fitzgerald and Kieran Denihan (pictured below) who were part of the Cork Masters Football team that defeated Limerick in Mitchelstown last Saturday. 

 

NEW CORK STREAMING SERVICE

Cork GAA have launched their new streaming service ahead of the upcoming county championships which get underway this weekend. See the link below for the details....

http://gaacork.ie/2023/07/26/cork-gaa-launches-new-streaming-service-rebels-online/?s=09 

 

JUVENILES

FÉ11S

Our Fé11s had a great day on Tuesday at the Rebel Og Munster Club's Hurling Blitz played on the main pitch at Pairc Uí Chaoimh. Well done lads, you did the Black & White proud...#MagiesAbú..

 

FÉ13S

Week two of the Fé13 football leagues brought contrasting results.

Midleton 1 playing Premier 2 football, had a defeat to Youghal despite a strong middle two quarters. It finished MIdleton 1-4 Youghal 3-14.

Midleton 2 playing C3 football, had a comfortable win against Bishopstown. It finished Midleton 3-9 Bishopstown 1-4.

FÉ15S

Hard luck to our Fé15s who lost out to Na Piarsaigh away in their P1 Championship game on Monday night. This loss saw them eliminated from the P1 Championship but they will now play Eire Og in the Challenge Cup Semi-Final on Monday, August 14 in Ovens at 7pm.

 

FÉ16S

On Thursday evening last we captured the U-16 Premier 1 County Hurling League in front of a good crowd at Clonmult Memorial Park. After a very good league campaign, in which we had six wins from six games. We faced a good Douglas side, in which we had some close games down through the years. Down a number of key players through injury and holidays, we hit the ground running.

Quick scores from Peter Barrett and Cian Stack help us settle after a fiery start with high levels of intensity. With 15 minutes on the clock it was 0-4 to 0-2 with Douglas having a goal disallowed. Then came a period of dominance when we outscored our opponents 3-8 to 0-2pts. With the aforementioned Barrett, Stack and Mikey Pedley producing some quality scores giving us a half time lead of 3-12 to 0-4.

The second-half was a much tougher battle with our opponents putting us to the pin of our collar, with Shane O'Mahony keeping the scoreboard ticking over with three excellent points. Eventually we finished out the game as winners on a scoreline of 4-18 to 2-11. This was a fantastic performance from the lads.

Captain Nicky Coughlan accepted the cup on behalf of the lads from Martin O'Brien of Rebel Og and lhe ead by example over the hour also. We used 27 lads during the league campaign, because of holidays, injury etc. Each player when asked to step in gave their all, which is a great testament to this group of players. We are now finished and most of the lads will play there part for our Minor P1 and C3 teams over the coming weeks.

We would also like to thank the coaches for their continued support of these young men. Well done to everyone. One sour note over the last week or two were injuries to Matthew McSweeney and Cian Lawton, with Cian’s injury in particular setting him back for the long-term. We wish them both a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing them back in the black and white jersey soon.

 

FÉ17S

Eoghan Fraser putting Midleton on the attack against Ballincollig. Photo: Larry Cummins/Echo.

Our minor hurlers opened their P1 Hurling Championship campaign last night (Wednesday) when they travelled to Ballincollig to take on the home side. 

Played in front of a big crowd points from Conor Morley, Peter Barrett and James McSweeney (two frees) saw the sides level at 0-4 each after 14 minutes. 

Ballincollig then hit four on the trot to lead by 0-8 to 0-4 with half-time approaching but two lovely points from Peter Barrett saw us go in at the break two behind, 0-8 to 0-6.

After the restart it was a right battle with no score from either side in the opening eight minutes. Then on nine second-half minutes Ballincollig won a penalty which was excellently saved by Conor Finn. The home side converted the '65 to lead by three and it took us till the 15th minute of the second-half to open our second half accout through a James McSweeney free. Sean McSharry soon added a point from play to reduc the gap to one. It was point for point after this but then we enjoyed a purple patch with points from James McSweeney (2), Peter Barrett and Sean McSharry to put us inot the lead for the first time in the game as we led by two with three to play.

Ballincollig pulled one back with two minutes to play but that was soon two again following a cracking James McSweeney point from play. 

It was looking like we had done enough to leave the Muskerry division with all the points untill Ballincollig won a free around 25 yards out in the 65th minute. Unfortunately for us the ball found its way to the net past a heap of bodies to snatch a last gasp victory for Ballincollig on a final score of 1-12 to 0-14.

MIDLETON: Conor Finn, Tomas Dunlea, Fionn Kelly, Adam O'Connor, Eoghan Fraser, Carthaigh Cronin, Josh Hogan, Sean McSharry, Luca Brodkorb, Conor Morley, James McSweeney, Paddy Walsh, Darragh Egan, Daniel Garde, Peter Barrett. Subs used: Odhran Dennigan, Cian Stack and Odhran Rabbitte. 

Our next game is on Wednesday week, August 16, at home to Sarsfields.

 

FIXTURES

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

Rebel Og Premier Fe13 Hurling League Premier 1

Midleton v Ballincollig at 7.30pm at Park South

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

Rebel Og Premier Fe 17 C3 Hurling League Group 1

Inniscarra 2 v Midleton 2 at 11am at Ballyanly

Rebel Og Premier Fe 15 C3 Hurling League Group 2

Midleton 2 v Carrigaline 2 at 11am at Park South

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 7

Rebel Og East Fe15 Football Championship Division 1 Section 2

Midleton v Carrigtwohill at 7pm in Midleton

Rebel Og East Fe12 Football Phase 2 Group2

St Colmcilles v Midleton at 7pm in Whitescross

Rebel Og East Fe12 Football Phase 2 2nd teams Group 2

Midleton v Youghal in Midleton at 7pm

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

Rebel Og Premier Fe13 Hurling League C3 Section 1

Midleton 2 v Inniscarra 2 at 7.30pm in Midleton

Rebel Og East Fe17 Football Championship Division 1

Carrigtwohill v Midleton at 7pm in Carrigtwohill

 

CAMOGIE 

U-8S and U-9S
Our U9s and U8s had great fun with tug of war in Park South on Friday night. The girls are enjoying the fun and activities in each training session.

 

U-11S

On a blustery Sunday morning 20 of our Fe11 girls travelled to Buck Leary’s Cross, Glanmire to play two matches against Sars. Lots of rising, blocking hand passing and striking from our girls which was great to see. Well done to all and thanks to Sars for hosting.

 

U-12S

No boot camp required to get this U-12 Camogie squad in shape for the second-half of the season, but it sure was fun by the look of things! Thanks to coach Leona for organising, and the Fota Adventure team for taking us under their wing!

 

U-14S

Our U14’s rounded off their Imokilly league group campaign with a fantastic win against a strong Cobh team in Cobh last Sunday afternoon. The girls have qualified for the final with five wins from our five games. Thanks to Saoirse and Ciara who played with the 14’s in this game and were outstanding.
Congratulations to Olivia (pictured below) who had a fantastic game and captained the side on the day.

 

MINORS

Well done to our minors that played Iniscarra on 30th of July at home. Due to the holiday season we were missing a few, but our girls gave it everything, unfortunately Inniscarra came away with a two-point win. Final score 0-9 to 1-4.
Thanks to the three U-15’s that stepped up and to Brian and Kieran who stepped in to help on the sideline. Well done to Inniscarra and best of luck in their future matches.

 

KATE O'SULLIVAN

Midleton Camogie club are very proud of our U-16 Cork player, Kate O’Sullivan who played in the All-Ireland Final V Galway on July 29th, with Cork winning on a close score line of 0-11 to 1-7.  Well done Kate on your fantastic achievement.
Kate is pictured here with Ava McAuliffe, Castlemartyr camogie club. 

 

JILL CONNAUGHTON

Huge congratulations to Jill Connaughton who has added a Munster Minor medal to her collection following a great game where Cork beat Tipperary on July 28th in The Ragg, Co. Tipperary with a scoreline of 1-16 to 1-12. We are so proud of Jill’s achievements. 

 

U-14 CORK TEAM
Best of luck to our four Midleton girls, Ciara, Leah, Gabrielle and Sarah who are playing a blitz with the Cork U-14s squad this Saturday and will also walk in the parade at half-time for the Cork Senior Camogie Final.

 

FAYE DUNLEA

Well done to Faye Dunlea who lined out this weekend for the Cork U-15s in Cappamore GAA club in Co. Limerick playing Kilkenny, Dublin and Limerick. It was a great morning of camogie. Next blitz for the girls is on the 12th of August in Clare. 

 

CORK SENIOR TEAM

All in Midleton Camogie Club want to wish the Cork Senior Camogie panel all the best in the All-Ireland Senior match next Sunday V Waterford in Croke Park. A full bus of supporters will leave Midleton on Sunday morning to cheer on the girls. 

 

 

FANCY BECOMING A REFEREE?

Cork GAA and the Referees committee will be running a course for new referees for the Imokilly division in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Thursday 14th and 21st of September. (Attendees must attend both nights)

For more information, or to register your name for the course, please check out gaacork.ie/referees/

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY 

A massive Happy Birthday to Mary Quinn who celebrated a BIG ROUNDY BIRTHDAY this week. Congratulations Mary from all your friends at Midleton GAA club and a big thank you for all you have done and continue to do for the club...it's much appreciated. 

 

MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB

Our latest monthly gathering took place on Monday morning at Park South.

We had a fantastic morning, it was great to see some new faces. Also wonderful that we were joined by some of our older club members who in their time played their part in making our club the success it is for the current generation to enjoy and be proud of.

Out next get-together is on Monday 28th August at 10.30am at Midleton GAA Club (Clonmult Memorial Park). All welcome. Magpies Abú!

Here are a few pics from Monday...

 

 

LOTTO DRAW

 

The Jackpot was €15,000 for last Friday night's jackpot and the numbers drawn this week were 4, 5, 21 and bonus: 2.

There was no jackpot winner or match 3 winner.

The €25 Lucky Dip Prize winners were: Teresa Lawton, Shane O'Dowd, Joe and Christy and Colman Brennan.

Play 24/7 at: http://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton%20GAA/lotto

In total Midleton GAA will give out local business vouchers to the value of €3,800 every year as part of our “Shop Local, Buy Local” campaign.
How to play: tickets are on sale at Pat Walsh Paints, Chadwicks, Frank Murphy Butchers, Murphy’s Pharmacy, Crowley Butchers, or buy online (see above).

 

BINGO

 

Fancy a good night which also benefits Midleton GAA club...what about bingo on Friday nights?

It kicks off at 7.30pn every Friday night and is over by 9pm. A single book is €6. A double book is €12. We're having our biggest crowds since before Covid recnetly so thanks to everyone for coming in such big numbers, it is much appreciated. New players are always welcome....

 

SOCIAL DANCING

Social dancing this Saturday night, July 29 at 9.15pm to Teddy & Cathal Barry. A great night is assured. 

 

WORTH A READ.....

This is an interesting new company set up by a former Cavan footballer to help GAA people find workers or jobs.....

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/innovation/2023/08/03/gaaworks-jobs-network-aims-to-combat-rural-depopulation/

 

CLUB SHOP

With all our hurling, camogie and ladies football teams now in full flight is the time to stock up on all your gear needs for the coming season.

All you have to do is go to the Klubfunder website (www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton%20GAA/ShopItems) and you will see the full range of what’s available to buy. You can shop away to your heart’s content, pay for it online and then collect your purchases at the club shop on Saturday morning between 9.30am and 10.15am. Thank you.

 

GAA LEARNING PORTAL

We have been asked to remind members and especially our club coaches that the GAA Learning Portal is a great resource which is free to use. Please check it out at  http://learning.gaa.ie/about

 

REBELS' BOUNTY DRAW

Congratulations to Peter Moloney who won €250 in the Rebels' Bounty Draw for July.

Thank you to all who supported us in this year's draw and hopefully we'll have many more winners in the months ahead....

Here's the full list of winners:

https://rebelsbounty.ergogroup.ie/.../rebelsbo.../results/31

 

WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND OUR CLUB?

There was great work done at Clonmult Memorial Park this week. Included was the installation of a 3m height extension to netting at the Railway End and the goalposts also got a fresh coat of paint. 

 

CLUB HOUSE

We have a smashing club house, bar and hall, at Midleton GAA Club and don't forget that these are available to hire for functions....see below for details....

 

 

PLEASE PLAY YOUR PART

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Unfortunately there has been a rise in the amount of dogs being walked in Park South recently, especially during matches and training sessions. Please spread the word that only assistance dogs are permitted in both of our club grounds at Park South and Clonmult Memorial Park. 

Please do not bring single-use plastic bottles to either Park South or Clonmult Memorial Park.
Please put your rubbish in a bin or bag and please bring your gear home with you.
And always be aware of the open water surrounding the pitches in Park South.
If you are a coach, please pass on these simple messages to players and parents.
All members are asked to respect referees and their officials at all times.
Also if you are a coach, last person out locks the gate, toilet and container.

 

CONDOLENCES

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to family and friends of Jim Linehan, Mill Road who died this week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

We would also like to pass on our sincere condolences to all our friends at Ruairi Óg Cushendall and the family and friends of John McKillop who died this week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.