Midleton GAA Club

07 October, 2018

Junior Football
We travelled to Ballincollig last Saturday afternoon to play Iveleary (Uibh Laoire) in the County Championship quarter final knowing that with quite a number of changes in personnel from the previous round we were going to be up against it and that turned out to be the case. The game was very one sided with their slick play and score taking very impressive. Our lads never gave up as they haven’t all year long and could not be faulted for their brave efforts. Final score: Midleton 0-04 v Uibh Laoire 3-22    
Thanks to all the players and the management of Aidan Ryan , Kieran Mulcahy, John & Eoin Ferriter for their commitment throughout the year and in doing so winning an East Cork title for the first time in 26 years.
Team: Keith Ryan, Brendan Ferriter, Gavin Bagnell Harnett, Adam Daly, Cathal Gunning (0-01), Peter Dowling, Eoin Walsh, Kieran Moloney, Aidan Ryan, Padraig O’Brien, Ian Kennefick, Padraig O’Shea, Kieran Mulcahy, Johnny Comer (0-03, 1 free) & Cillian Hurley.
Subs used Eoin Collins and Eoin Ferriter. Referee Trevor Lyons of Douglas.

Senior Hurling
All roads lead to Pairc Ui Chaoimh next Sunday afternoon when we take on Imokilly in the County Hurling final at 4pm, our first since 2013. The players and management team have put in a huge effort to get this far, we’re facing a very formidable team in the reigning champions but our lads will take great heart though from their performances to date showing a never say die attitude. We wish everyone involved with the team the very best of luck and encourage all our supporters to don our Club colours and to roar your hearts out for the Magpies.   
In advance of the Final we held a Media & Meet/Greet night last Wednesday evening in the Club, there was great excitement about with our Juvenile boys and girls meeting the players.
Many thanks to the Press for attending, to the players and management for their valuable time and to all those who helped out on the night. 

Minor
Our minor hurlers will play Blarney in the Premier 1 County Championship final on Monday next the 8th of October in Pairc Ui Rinn at 8.15pm, we wish the players and the management team the very best of luck in this game.    

Fixtures (Cluichí)
Monday 8th October County Minor Hurling Premier 1 Final v Blarney in Pairc Ui Rinn @ 8.15pm
Sunday 14th October Senior Hurling County Final v Imokilly in Pairc Ui Chaoimh @ 4pm
Sunday 28th October Munster Club Senior Hurling Championship v Ballygunner in Walsh Park, Waterford.
(Please note these games may change and will be updated on our website.)  

Camogie (Camógaíochta)
U10’s : We travelled to Inniscarra on Sunday morning to play the hosts.  Both teams played great camogie making for a very enjoyable morning.  Thanks to Inniscarra for hosting us, to the parents for travelling and to the players for a great match.

Training / Fixtures for the week ahead:
U7/U8: Return to indoor training Friday evenings 7pm-8pm Midleton Community Centre U9: Blitz in Cobh Saturday at 12 o’clock, this will be the end of the U9 season until next year.  
U10: No training this coming week.
U12: Training Tuesday 6.30pm in Ballinacurra GAA club.
U14’s : Training Tuesday  6.30pm back pitch Midleton GAA Club, Friday 6.30pm  in Ballinacurra. U16/U17:  Match V Cobh Tuesday 7pm in Cobh.
Any changes to the above schedule will be communicated to parents.

Best wishes to the Minor Hurling team and management on Monday  evening in Rebel Og Premier 1 County Championship Final in P Ui Rinn at 8.15pm and to the Senior  Hurling team and management in the Cork Senior  Hurling Championship final  next Sunday .... Magpies Abú !!!!

Ladies Football (Peil na mBan)
There will be no training for all age groups this Monday as the Minor boys will play in a County Final in Pairc Ui Rinn and this gives everyone the opportunity to get to the game and support the lads. Instead we will have training on Thursday 6-7pm in the GAA club for all age groups. Magpies Abú!!!

Best of Luck to the Senior Players and Management in the County Final Next Sunday. We would encourage as many supporters as possible to cheer on the team.
On Saturday morning our U8 girls travelled to Cloyne for a challenge match. Many thanks to the parents for bringing the girls and for the support from the sideline. The girls played two matches each and performed great on the day.

Annual General Meetings
The following dates have been confirmed for the various AGM’s;
Wednesday 14th November Camogie AGM
Wednesday 21st November Ladies Football AGM
Wednesday 28th Juvenile AGM
Tuesday 4th December Hurling  & Football AGM
There are a number of current officers across the various clubs standing down in the coming year so it will be important that others make themselves available.

GAA Memorabilia
On Saturday next the 13th of October between 11am and 4pm, Denis O’Sullivan from Ballynoe will bring his massive collection of G.A.A. memorabilia to Midleton G.A.A Club.
On display will be a large collection of photo albums which will include Hurling and Camogie teams from all grades from many decades and from all corners of the country.
There will be a large collection of memorabilia on Cork Hurling legend Christy Ring. Included in the display will be a large collection of recordings of Hurling and Camogie matches on audio cassettes, Cd’s and Dvd’s. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to hear selected scores on audio cassettes by legendary broadcasters Micheal O’Hehir, Michael O’ Muircheartaigh, John Cashman, Paudie Palmer and Declan Drake.
A selection of memorabilia on ladies football will also be included in the exhibition.
The display will include many signed hurleys, signed jerseys and lots more too numerous to mention. Ger Murray from (Cry-104FM) will be covering the exhibition.
There will be a special guest appearance by Cork ladies Senior Football Star, Orlagh Farmer.
Admission is Free, all are welcome.

Condolences
The Club Executive would like to express their deepest sympathy’s to the family of Cormac Moroney late of Castlemartyr & Killarney who passed away recently, Cormac captained our Junior footballers in 1967 when they defeated Glenbower Rovers in the East Cork final and when they subsequently lost to Newcestown in the County final (played in March 1968 due to an outbreak of Foot & Mouth disease). May he rest in peace.

Lotto (An Lató)
Our Lotto Jackpot was €1,200 and there was no winner, Lucky dip winners were Aaron Spillane, Nora Collins, Geraldine Walsh, Kayla O’Donovan & Ger/Sarah O’Brien, next week’s Jackpot will be €1,400.
Tickets are on sale at the Club Bar, O‘Neills Bar, Linehan’s Bar, Maple Leaf Bar, O’ Farrell’s Butchers, Frank Murphy Butchers, Pat Walsh Paints, Chadwicks, Teach Beag, Niall Mac’s Bar & Wallis’s Bar. Our Online Lotto is now available, logon to the Club homepage www.midletongaa.com to purchase your ticket.

BINGO – Every Friday at 8pm - Usual Jackpot €1,000 - Sheet values - Green €300,
Blue €500 & Pink €630. *conditions apply. Open to everybody.

Juvenile

Fe 8
A sunny Pairc Ui Chaoimh greeted us on Saturday as we participated in the Go Games monster football blitz. All our players got to play three games on the 4G pitch and everyone of them played very well, but most importantly they enjoyed the experience.  After a few weeks of football we will now turn our attention to hurling. The players and management would like to wish the minor and senior hurlers all the best in their respective County Finals, ‘Up the Magpies’.

Fe 10
With this year’s series of Rebel Óg matches now successfully completed, our boys made the short trip across the county boundary to play a challenge game against Lismore. This was a very worthwhile trip for the 26 boys who lined out across the two teams and showed fantastic enthusiasm, determination and skill in both matches. Well done to all involved and keep up the hurling practice at home. Thanks again to all the parents who were able to come along and support. The boys and management would like to wish our senior and minor players and management the best of luck next week in their county finals – the boys will be cheering you on!! UP DA MAGPIES!!

Fe 11
On Saturday afternoon Clonmult Memorial Park was the venue as we  took on Glanmire in the Rebel Og Football league. Once again we had 30 strong young magpies togged, and as always ready to give their all for the team. On a sunny but slightly windy day, the boys performed once again against a very strong Glanmire side. There was some excellent football played at times and the boys learning each year how to play more as a team. We will continue to train over the next few weeks , with a final hurling match TBC during the week.
Also best of luck to our Minor Hurlers who contest the County Final on Monday night in PAIRC UI RINN, then the following Sunday our Senior Hurlers will contest the County Hurling Final  Vs Imokilly. Please support the both teams in what could be an historic week for the club. C’mon the Magpies !!!!!!!!!!

Fe 13
On Sunday afternoon in what only can be described as perfect conditions for hurling we had a C3 semifinal against Fermoy. The winners would be facing Douglas in the final, our lads started brightly with points from Darragh Fitzgerald and Rory Lester.  Evan Mc Grath struck for a goal within five minutes and the home side were on a roll. Two sublime goals from full forward Tiernan O Connell followed up by points from the very much on form Darragh Aherne saw us go into a commanding lead. The halfback line of Sean Cronin, Tadgh Bohane, and Rory Lester were giving the Fermoy forward line a tough time keeping the supply very limited to the full forward line. We led at halftime 3-8 to no score.
It was much the same in the second half with points from Fitzgerald, Lester and Aherne. Evan Mc Grath got his second goal of the game which was followed up by a fine point from Zach Smith and Adam Collins. This was a must win game for the lads and the entire panel played to their full potential. The mentors would like to thank all parents and supporters for their support. Next up for the lads is a C3 final against Douglas.

Up the Magpies
A call out went out to all the Juvenile Team Managers for brushing up on ‘Up the Magpies’ ahead of October 14th. We are calling on everyone, young and old to “Sing it Loud and Sing it Proud”. Keep a watch on social media during the week for clips from our juvenile players giving their renditions of up the Magpies!
“Up the magpies, up the magpies, up the Magpies every time, When we meet them, we will beat them, up the Magpies every time”

James O Brien Hurling Tournament
Next weekend Saturday 13th of October will see us host our annual James O Brien Hurling tournament. This Fe12 tournament is one of the main events in our juvenile hurling calendar each year. This years tournament will see us host Blackrock, Youghal and Ballyduff. Food and refreshments will be served throughout the day in the club lounge and we look forward to welcoming our visiting teams and look forward to a great days hurling in honour and remembrance of James O’ Brien.

Juvenile Registration
Juvenile registrations for our new Fe6 players for the coming year will take place in the Midleton GAA club on Saturday October 13th between 10am-12noon. Flyers will be dropped into the local schools over the coming weeks. Registration fee is €30.00 and indoor training for our new players will commence in the Midleton Community centre on Saturday the 3rd of November from 12 -1pm.  New players for all other age groups are always welcome. All information in relation to membership forms and our code of conduct can be found on our website. membership.

Club Shop
The Club Shop will open this coming Wednesday from 6-8pm and each Saturday from 10 to 11.30am. We have a good selection of Flags, Hats, Headbands & Scarfs while stocks last for our upcoming Championship games.