Midleton Hurling and Football, Ladies Football and Camogie Club News - August 25
25 August, 2023
JUNIOR A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
MIDLETON 1-8 LISGOOLD 1-10
Ross O'Regan in action against Lisgoold. Photos: Denis O'Flynn.
Our Junior A footballers bowed out of the 2023 Michael O'Connor Motor Factors East Cork Junior A Football Championship on Saturday last when they went down narrowly to Lisgoold in an evenly contested encounter in Aghavine. This game was supposed to be played on the Friday night but due to storm Betty it was moved to Saturday afternoon.
We played with the gale force breeze in the opening half but things didn't go to plan early on as Lisgoold hit us for 1-1 in the opening nine minutes but points from Ross O'Regan, Cormac Beausang, Cathal Gunning and Johnny Comer saw us tail by a single point at the midway point, 0-4 to 1-2.
Christian Daly scoring our goal.
Lisgoold opened the second-half scoring with a point before Christian Daly struck for our only goal of the game moments later. Cormac Beausang and Johnny Comer swapped points with Lisgoold to see us lead by 1-6 to 1-5 after 40 minutes. Futher points, again from Cormac Beausang and Johnny Comer saw us level the tie with nine minutes to play, 1-8 each.
Unfortunately this was to be our last score of the game and Lisgoold struck for two points in the final four minutes to edge a very closely fought affair by two points and book their place in the semi-finals of the competition.
Hard luck to Johnny, his selectors and the players who put in a great effort in 2023.
Scorers: Christian Daly 1-0, Cormac Beausang and Johnny Comer 0-3 each, Ross O'Regan and Cathal Gunning 0-1 each.
MIDLETON: Pa White, Adam Fay, Sean O'Leary Hayes, Cian Crowley, Mark Daly, Luke Dineen, Alan Power, Eoin Moloney, Ross O'Regan, Cathal Gunning, Aaron Mulcahy, Evan McGrath, Cormac Beausang, Chistian Daly, Johnny Comer. Subs used: Adam Daly and Brion Saunderson.
Adam Fay in action in Aghavine.
JUNIOR C FOOTBALLERS
Our Junior C Footballers also tasted defeat on Saturday last when they were defeated by 2-10 to 3-2 by Carrigtwohill in Dungourney.
This result puts us into an East Cork Junior C Football Championship quarter final against neighbours Ballinacurra on Friday, September 8 at 6.30pm. Venue to be confirmed.
JUNIOR C HURLING
After a good win over Bride Rovers in their opening game, our Junior C hurlers are back in championship action on this coming Monday night, August 25, in Midleton against Russell Rovers at 7pm.
UPCOMING HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES
The weekend after this promises to be another busy one for the club's hurling teams.
On Friday night (September 1) our Junior A hurlers will take on Carrignavar in Lisgoold at 7pm.
On Saturday (September 2) our Intermediate hurlers take on Ballygiblin in Ballynoe at 2pm.
On Sunday (September 3) our senior hurlers take on Blackrock in Carrigtwholl at 4pm.
On Monday (September 4) our Junior C hurlers face Dungourney at 6.30pm, venue to be confirmed.
JUVENILES
FÉ10s
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The Fé10 lads played football against Killeagh in Park South recently, with some fantastic skills on display. Well done to the young whistlers that night who were Fé16/minor players Matthew McSweeney and Conor Finn.
DAVY HOGAN HURLING STREET LEAGUES 2023
Round 1+2 Tuesday September 5th in Park South 6-8pm
Round 3+4 Tuesday September 12th in Park South 6-8pm
Round 5 + Final Saturday September 16th in Clonmult Memorial Park 9-2pm.
BILL O'KEEFFE SHIELD TOURNAMENT
Our Fé14 management team will be holding the Bill O’Keeffe Shield Tournament this Sunday (August 27) afternoon in Park South.
The visiting teams are, Bride Rovers, Carrigtwohill and Killeagh.
The final is scheduled for 3pm with the throw in for the first game at 2pm.
Any support from members would be much appreciated.
We will also be holding the Bill O'Keeffe Cup Tournament on Saturday, September 2.
FÉ15S
FÉ15 C3 HURLING LEAGUE V BALLINORA
A first ever trip to Ballymah last Saturday saw the Fé15 hurlers take on their Ballinora counterparts in the latest round of the C3 league. Despite the blustery and wet conditions.
an impressive performance saw the lads emerge as convincing winners on the day, with goals coming from James Carey, Patrick O’Dowd, Bradley O’Brien, Dara Cahill and captain Sean Gregory, The panel was: Michael Allegrini, Rian Casey, Jason Morley, Adam Spillane, Patrick Collins, Scott Dunlea, Fionn Bohan, Jack Walsh, Harry Waterman, Dara Birdthistle, Patrick O’Dowd, Dara Cahill, Sean Gregory (captain), James Carey, Bradley O’Brien, Cian Hogan, Rory Nolan and Patrick Spellman.
Fé15 EAST DIVISON 1 FOOBALL SHIELD SEMI FINAL V ST. COLMANS
St. Colmans were the visitors on Monday last for the semi-final of the Fé15 Football Shield. The lads started well with early goals from Michael Allegrini and Senan Carroll. The lads continued their dominance of the first-half with further goals coming from Ewan Murphy and Harry Waterman. Half-time score was Midleton 4-7 St. Colmans 1-2.
Turning to play against the breeze in the second half, the lads found the scores harder to find. The visitors began to enjoy their own period of dominance but were kept at bay on a number of times through some fine goalkeeping by Sean Gregory. A second goal from sharpshooter Ewan Murphy and a converted penalty from captain Dara Birdthistle steadied the ship and the lads ran out winners on a final scoreline of Midleton 6-11 St. Colmans 4-8.
The panel was: Sean Gregory, Bradley O’Brien, Jason Morley, Dara Cahill, Harry Waterman, Shane O’Mahony, Patrick O’Dowd, Senan Carroll, Max Murphy, Jack Walsh, Dara Birdthistle (Captain), Scott Dunlea, Ewan Murphy, Michael Allegrini, Alex Horgan, Fionn Bohan, Rian Casey, Patrick Collins, Riain McCormack, Ciaran O’Brien.
Well done to Senan Carroll (pictured below) who was part of the Cork Rebel Óg Fé15 football team that beat Kildare in the Adam Mangan Offaly Shield.
Good luck to Max Murphy, Senan Carroll and Shane O’Mahony who are all part of the Cork Rebel Óg Fé15 hurling teams that are competing in the Arrabawn competitions in Tipperary this Saturday.
Best wishes to Cian Lawton who is on the road to recovery after his operation for his recent injury.
FÉ15 FIXTURES
P1 Hurling championship Challenge Cup Final v Na Piarsaigh next Thursday, August 31 at 8pm in the Mardyke.
C3 Hurling league v Eire Og, September 2 at 1pm in Clonmult Memorial Park.
East Division 1 Football Shield Final v Aghada, September 4 – time and venue TBC
FIXTURES
MONDAY, AUGUST 28
Rebel Og Premier Fe13 Hurling League Premier 1
Midleton v Sarsfields at 7pm in Riverstown
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
Rebel Og Premier Fe17 Hurling Championship Premier1 Section1
Midleton v Aghada at 6.45pm in Midleton
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
Rebel Og Premier Fe15 Hurling Championship Premier1 Challenge Cup Final
Midleton v Na PIarsaigh at the Mardyke at 8pm
CAMOGIE
UNDER 9S
The sun was shining down on Park south on sunday morning after storm Betty had drenched it on Friday night. Our U-9s played watergrasshill for the seconnd time this year and once again some great camogie matches were played between the two teams. We had 44 girls playing and all did superbly.
UNDER 10S
Our U-10 girls played a Go Game away to Cobh. Great battling from our little Magpies against a tough opposition. Mighty tackling, blocking, hooking and striking all on display. The girls are getting stronger with every game. Well done to all. Thanks for the parents for travelling to support.
UNDER 11S
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Our Fé11's travelled to Erin's Own to participate in a blitz with Erin's Own, Bishopstown and St Finbarr’s.
Midleton had two teams and each team played three matches - games were competitive against strong opponents but well done to all the girls who held their own and did themselves proud.
Thanks also to Amber, Ali and Lena from U12s who played with us on the day.
Our next blitz is on this Sunday August 27 in Park South against Dungourney and Carrigtwohill. All support is welcome!
UNDER 12S
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Our U-12 (black - above) team traveled to Charleville for a league fixture on Saturday evening. All of the girls showed great skill and determination to comfortably come away with a win.
Our U-12s (white - below) team had a good victory over Douglas in Park South on Tuesday evening. From the defence all the way up through the full forwards, there was a great team effort with hand passing, blocking, and following though to the goal. Superb help from our U-11s who joined us for the match! Up the Magpies!
UNDER 14S
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Our U-14s opened their championship campaign on Sunday evening with a trip to Brinny to face Valley Rovers. It was an excellent game and the action was end to end. Our girls showed great spirit to come out on top in the end.
Congratulations to captain Amy (pictured below) who’s goal was the difference.
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U-14 CORK SQUAD
Huge congratulations to Ciara, Sarah and Gabby who were excellent as part of the U-14 Cork Dearg team, winning the Orla McDonagh cup in Thurles last Saturday. Well done girls.
FIXTURES
Junior C Championship V Dungourney in Dungourney 7pm on Sunday, August 27
Under 14 championship. Midleton V Ballinhassig in Midleton (Park South) on Monday August 27 at 7pm.
LADIES FOOTBALL
JUNIOR A CHAMPIONSHIP
It was East versus West last Sunday at Clonmult Memorial Park. The ladies from O'Donovan Ross (Skibereen) represent a step up in competition for the ladies from Midleton. It’s a well earned and deserved place for the Midleton ladies now at Junior A level. It was a testing first-half for the Midleton ladies. Unforced errors, early season jitters call it what you want but Midleton’s ladies were playing a slick Skib outfit for sure. It’s not that Midleton are not good going forward they are. The Quirke sisters are playing well and in the same breath Midleton are defending well too but it was Skib who were running better off the ball and in essence that was the difference. Skib had their homework done, Ava McAullife was being tightly marked.
Half-time Midleton 0-3 O’Donovan Rossa 2-10
A tale of two halves. Midleton were far more assertive and determined in the second-half. Midleton were closer more cohesive and finally looking like a Junior A Team. Lucy Wallace was a threat and scored a fantastic point after 40 minutes. As Midleton raised it in the seconnd-half they frustrated Skib who had it no way as easy as they had it at the start of the game.
That said they scored too but the final score is a reflection not just a good Skib team but how the Magpies can take heart from a great second-half. They’ll need to replicate that to perform at this level and they absolutely can. Final score: Midleton 0-6 O’Donovan Rossa 3-12.
UNDER 11
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Well done to our U-11 girls who played great football in their match against Rockbán.
SPORTS HEALTHCARE EVENT
Cork GAA are holding a sports healthcare information event in conjunction with the Cork County Football Championship sponsors Bon Secours Hospital Cork on this coming Monday night.
This event will be of great benefit to team management and players alike. Details in poster below.
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/
GAA CLUB NEWSLETTER
The August 2023 edition of the GAA Club Newsletter is now available to download at the link below.
http://https://www.gaa.ie/news/read-the-latest-gaa-club-newsletter-august-2023/
GET INTO SCÓR WEBINAR
Coiste Náisiúnta Scór will be hosting webinars next week to support clubs and counties across the country in promoting Scór Sinsir 2023. For clubs who are new to Scór, it is a celebration of our culture and heritage, showcasing our language, music, stories and dance.
Coiste Náisiúnta Scór want to offer everyone an opportunity to attend a webinar that will provide support to clubs who wish to enter the competition. Clubs are encouraged to join their respective county webinar where we will be able to answer questions and provide any information that is needed for Scór Sinsir 2023. Where clubs are unable to attend their own county webinar, they may attend another one of their choice.
The webinar for all Cork clubs will take place this Sunday August 27th at 7:30pm. To register for the webinar just follow the link below.
Remember you can follow GAA Scór Oifigiúil , Scór na Mumhan and Scór Chorcaí on Facebook.
Ar aghaigh linn le chéile! Spread the word – Scór Abú!
RDC MOVING TO MIDLETON GAA CLUB
We are delighted to welcome Billie Jean's RDC Dance and Performing Arts school to Midleton GAA Club.
The school has been running in Midleton since 1991 and they were crowned winners of Ireland's Got Talent a few years back. They are famous for high standard dance, musical theatre, singing and fitness classes from age three to senior adults. Classes will be starting at Midleton GAA Club from Monday, September 4. For more information contact: 086-7966124 or check them out on Facebook.
MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB
Our next get-together is on this coming Monday, August 28 at 10.30am at Midleton GAA Club (Clonmult Memorial Park). All welcome (that means men and women from any GAA club or no GAA club at all). Magpies Abú!
LOTTO DRAW
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The Jackpot was €15,000 for last Friday night's jackpot and the numbers drawn this week were and bonus: 3, 5, 9 and the bonus number was 3.
There was no jackpot winner or match 3 winner.
The €25 Lucky Dip Prize winners were: Frank Murphy, John Walsh, Nell Ryan, Damian Leahy.
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....
CLUB SHOP
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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.
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.
