Midleton Hurling and Football, Ladies Football and Camogie Club Notes - March 21
21 March, 2024
PARK SOUTH DEVELOPMENT NEWS
Our Facilities Committee have issued a good news update this week....
'Development Update: All going well construction of both a 3G and Sand Based Pitch will commence this Summer. Thanks to everyone for your continued support. #magpiesabú.'
These two pitches are in the higlighted section, to the right of the picture below...
2024 MEMBERSHIP IS NOW DUE
2024 membership for Midleton GAA One Club, which incorporates juvenile and adult hurling and football/Ladies Football/Camogie and the Magpies All Stars is now due.
With so many teams our club depends on your support in paying annual membership to support the running of the Club and the upkeep and development of facilities at Clonmult Memorial Park and Park South.
Even if you or a family member is not a player, you can still be a member. You can also be a member if you live away from Midleton, elsewhere in Ireland or abroad. We hope that our Diaspora Membership will encourage those living abroad to re-connect with Midleton once again and receive regular updates, weekly notes. There is strength in Unity..........Ní neart go cur le chéile.
THE CUT OFF DATE FOR THE PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP IS MARCH 31.
IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY THIS DATE YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PLAY OR TRAIN WITH THE CLUB AFTER THIS DATE.
Thank you and Up the Magpies!!!!
You can pay now (in full our in instalments) at the following link:
http://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton_GAA/Membership#MembershipOptions
IN THE RED OF CORK
The Cork senior hurlers were in Wexford on Saturday, where Tommy started at midfield and Conor and Brion were amongst the subs as they had big win over the home side. They are now finished their league campaign and all eyes will now be on the opening round of the Munster SHC against Waterford in Walsh Park on April 21.
BIG HURLING LEAGUE WEEKEND
It's another big hurling league weekend ahead of our adult teams.
First up are our intermediates who will take on Aghabullogue in a repeat of last year's Co. IHC final in the Co. Hurling League Division 5 at home in Clonmult Memorial Park on Saturday at 3pm.
Next up were supposed to be the Junior C hurlers in the East Cork Junior Hurling League Division 3 versus Russell Rovers but this game is now postponed.
The U14s are playing after the IHL game at 5pm against Blarney (see below in the juvenile section for details).
There's a double header in Clonmult Memorial Park on Sunday and both games are Midleton versus Bride Rovers.
At 11.30am our senior hurlers take on the Bridesiders in the Co. Hurling League division two and then at 1.15pm our Junior A team take on Bride Rovers in the East Cork Junior Hurling League Division 2.
Best of luck to all our players and management teams over the weekend and please support if you can at all.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Our Junior A Footballers are back in action on Thursday, March 28 when they head to Killeagh to take on Glenbower Rovers at 7.30pm.
REBELS' BOUNTY DRAW 2024
Time is running out for members and supporters of Midleton GAA to back our club by signing up for the Rebels' Bounty Draw for 2024 - the first draw is MARCH 28 (NEXT THURSDAY).
This is a vital fundraiser for our club.
Just an extra incentive is that we will have two tickets for Bruce Springsteen in May to give away for everyone who has signed up for Midleton in the Rebels' Bounty draw by the end of March.....where would you get it?
Its easy to buy the tickets online at http://rebelsbounty.ergogroup.ie/prod/rebelsbounty/join-draw
This is a great draw with 12 monthly draws giving you 360 chances to win your share of the €500,000 in cash which has to be won during 2024.
If you've any queries, please contact David Codd our Rebels Bounty Co-Ordinator at midletonrebelsbounty@gmail.com.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
We had a huge turnout for the returning Midleton St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday which saw huge crowds line the two sides of the main street from top to bottom, which was great to see and thankfully the weather played ball too.
Thanks to all our young players, coaches and parents who reprsented our club superbly and a great evening was had back in the club, where Pat O'Brien and his staff once again played a blinder as did the excellent DJ Mickey.
REGISTRATION DAY AND SWAP SHOP
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As we did last year, we are holding a registration morning and swap shop on this coming Saturday, March 23 in our club house at Clonmult Memorial Park from 11am to 1pm. If you want to pay your membership on the day or get any information about becoming a member of our club there will be representives there to help you from the hurling and football club, camogie club and ladies football club.
We are also asking people to bring along hurleys, helmets, boots etc that might not be used any more and swap them for bigger sizes etc....All Welcome!!!!
The club shop will also be open from 11am to 1pm to stock up on your club gear for the year arhead.
JUVENILES
FÉ18S
Midleton 0-13 Inniscarra 0-8
Saturday afternoon saw our minors play their first hurling match of 2024.
Clonmult Memorial Park was in great condition and the minor management appreciates the efforts of the facilities committee in getting the match played.
The overhead conditions rapidly deteriorated once the match started. Both teams deserve great credit for performing in driving wind and rain. Scarra were first off the mark playing with the wind. A very attrional thirty minutes ended Midleton 0-5 Inniscarra 0-6.
Thomas Dunlea, Eoghan Fraser and Matthew Mc Sweeney were picking up plentiful possession, up front Cian Stack was in super form while Conor Morley posed a threat throughout. The second-half saw both teams put in another tremendous effort as much against the weather as each other. The Magpies, pushed on for a good win. Final score Midleton 0-13 Inniscarra 0-8.
MIDLETON: Conor Finn, Adam O'Connor, Fionn Kelly, Thomas Dunlea, Matthew McSweeney, Carthaigh Cronin, Josh Hogan, Luca Brodkorb, Eoghan Fraser (Capt. 0-1), Sean McSharry, James Mc Sweeney (0-5), Daragh Egan (0-1), Daniel Garde (0-1), Conor Morley (0-2), Cian Stack (0-3), Callum O Brien, Odhran Rabbitte, Paddy Walsh, Odhran Dennigen.
FIXTURE
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
Rebel Og Coiste Fe14 Premier 1 Hurling League
Venue: Clonmult Memorial Park,
Midleton v Blarney at 5pm.
CAMOGIE
FÉ12S
On bank holiday Monday March 18th, two Fé12 teams travelled to Musgrave Park to play Erin's Own in their first challenge matches of the season.
Each Midleton team played one match each against two equally skillful Erins Own teams and both games were very competitive. Our girls showed great skill and resilience while getting used to the larger pitch size and longer game time.
Thank you to all the girls, parents and coaches who travelled to the match and particularly to the six U-11 girls who joined us for the morning and gave an excellent performance!
LADIES FOOTBALL
U-21 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL
Our championship campaign started with a quarter-final fixture away to St Michael’s. In very blustery conditions the girls battled hard and put in a great effort. We came away with a great victory which now sees us with a home semi-final against Ilen Rovers on Easter Sunday.
U-13S
Our U-13 girls got their league campaign off to a winning start with a a home victory over St Nicks. A great team effort on the day. Well done. These girls are on the road again next weekend with an away fixture to Cobh. Best of luck.
SKILLZ4SPORT GIRLS EASTER CAMP
Former Cork Ladies Footballer Orlagh Farmer will be running a three-Day Skillz4Sport skills camp in Midleton this Easter for girls in the East Cork area. Dates: Monday to Wednesday, April 25-27. Time: 10am - 2pm. Venue: Midleton Rugby Club Girls: ages 6-13 years (participants do not have to be registered with a sports club to attend - all welcome! Cost: €60.
The camp will include a range of activities including: football, fundamental movement skills, fun team challenges and MORE! The coaches at camp are members of the Cork Senior Ladies Football team, a great opportunity for young girls to meet fantastic role models! Limited places available - please reserve a place for your daughter(s) by filling out the Online Registration Form (below). Contact (text or call) Orlagh at 0863509870 for any camp queries.
http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdST9MS4HEfk1CK4EFvJznscM7OZfe5a0Zq3QGFwytfsdZCNw/viewform
CLONTURK PARK
On this coming Saurday, March 23 the GAA and Dublin City council will honour teams who won All-Ireland titles in Clonturk Park (pictured below) prior to the GAA purchasing Croke Park.
As we were one of these clubs Midleton GAA has been invited to the event at which the new GAA President Jarlath Burns will unveil a plaque to mark the event. If you are interested in attending this event please let me know. If we get 16 people interested (four are confirmed already) we will hire a luxury coach to the event leaving Midleton at 7.45am. The day will include a tour of Croke Park stadium, museum, dressing rooms etc at 11.30am, lunch in Croke Park (not included in price), bus to Clonturk Park and back to the players lounge in Croke Park after the ceremony for refreshments.
We will leave Croke Park at approx 4.30pm and be back in Midleton at 7.30pm approx. Cost for the day €65. If you are interested please contact John Fenton.
MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB
Our next Monday Club takes place on this coming TUESDAY (for one month only), March 26 at 10.30am. Everyone is welcome, members and non members of all ages. Come and have a cup of tea or coffee and a chat, you won't regret it.
2024 MIDLETON GAA GOLF CLASSIC
SAVE THE DATE.......the 2024 Midleton GAA Golf Classic will take place at East Cork Golf Club on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13. More details to come in the following weeks....
LOTTO
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Here are the lotto results for this week.....
Thanks to everyone who supports our lotto. It is a vital weekly fundraiser for our club.
The jackpot is still €15k....wouldn't that be nice....
Remember you can play anytime 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 great night out? Why not give our Bingo a go?
It kicks off at 7.30pn every Friday night and is over by 9pm. A single book is €6. A double book is €12.
Thanks to everyone who has supported the bingo in such great numbers in 2023 and hopefully you can join us again for 2024.
SOCIAL DANCING
No social dancing this Saturday night.
CLUB SHOP
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Our club shop is now back in action for the 2024 season.
The new shop times for 2024 are 9.30am to 10.30am. But this Saturday, the shop will be open from 11am to 1pm....see registration day details above.
Thanks to everyone for supporting the shop in such great numbers in 2023 and we looking forward to welcoming you all back again in 2024.
Check out what's on offer and buy at:
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.
EASTER CAMP
Our friends at St. Colman's Community College have asked us to share the details of their upcoming Easter Camp
'East Cork Activity Camp provides a fun and enjoyable Easter experience from Tuesday, March 26 to Thursday, March 28 for pupils of all abilities from 4th Class (Primary) to 2nd Year (Secondary).
The camp runs from 9.30am to 2pm each day and is a chance for your child to experience the facilities of St. Colman's Community College, Midleton with all activities run by qualified teachers and SNA staff.
If your child wants to be active and try out a range of activities like soccer, basketball, badminton, dodgeball, athletics, ping pong and many many more then register now through the link below.
Register for the Early Bird Special before March 10. One pupil is €70 or register two siblings for the special price of €120.'
Register Here: http://forms.gle/DRa1mkZmNMJxPf4R9
ONE CORK DUBLIN
The first One Cork Dublin event, a 'Championship Overview' lunch will take place in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road on Friday, April 26th next.
We are very much looking forward to the day and are delighted to confirm that we will be joined by many of Cork's most accomplished GAA and business leaders. We have a very exciting programme for the afternoon and there will be plenty of opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones.
With the proceeds going towards the preparation of our County teams, this fundraising event is an important part of the journey to ensure all Cork teams are put in the best possible position to succeed. Your support is essential to achieve this goal.
Further information is available on our website... https://gaacork.ie/onecork/dublin/
This is a special event and your best endeavours to encourage colleagues, friends or acquaintances to purchase a table would be greatly appreciated.
A table of 10 costs €1,750 and can be booked here... https://gaacork.ie/onecork/dublin/booking-form/
Thank you for your consideration. Your support is appreciated and will make a significant difference.
Corcaigh Abú. Rebels Abú.
MUNSTER GAA STEWARDS
Munster GAA is now recruiting stewards and match day staff to work on a casual basis at Munster GAA Championship Fixtures.
The attached graphic has all the relevant details while the link below gives the details and also includes a link to the application form for anyone interested.
The closing date for applications is Monday March 25th.
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS COURSE
Cork GAA will be running an 'Introduction to Performance Analysis' course on 13th April 2024 from 9.30am - 3.30pm. The course will be hosted in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
This is a great opportunity for all interested members of the GAA to earn a GAA recognised certificate in Performance Analysis (PA). The qualification will in turn help raise Performance Analysis standards within your club and across the county.
Areas covered in the course will include :
- Principles of performance analysis
- Planning your analysis system
- Designing analysis templates
- Managing your data into understandable formats
- Evaluating your findings effectively
- Learning effective communication methods in order to give feedback to coaches & players
- Plus more.....
There are limited places available on this course. The course costs €50 and there are no pre-course requisites. You can register on the link below.
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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No dogs (other than assistance dogs) are allowed in our grounds at Clonmult Memorial Park or Park South. Please respect this and spread the word.....
CONDOLENCES
Everyone at Midleton GAA club would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of William Murphy (Castleredmond), Dawid Idec (Elsinore), Norah Clarkin (Bantry) and Johnny O'Brien (Leamlara).
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.
