Midleton GAA Club

04 May, 2023

BEST OF LUCK JILL & JERRY

Pride of place this week goes to wishing the very best of luck to our own Jill Connaughton (goalkeeper) and Jerry Wallace (Manager) and all the Cork camogie minor team and management ahead of this Sunday's All-Ireland final against Waterford at 4.30pm in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny.

If you can't make it to Kilkenny you can stream the game for free at Electric Ireland - YouTube

Here was Jill (far left) this week at training with Lucy O’Connell (Blarney), Caoimhe O’Donoghue (Bishopstown) and Sarah Murphy (Glen Rovers). 

 

UNDER 10S

Last Saturday afternoon our U-10s played round two of the Imokilly Go Games. We hosted Sarsfields and Erin’s Own. Thanks to all for travelling. The girls played three matches where all their impressive skills were on display. Well done girls.

 

UNDER 12S
Our U-12s fielded two teams recent league grading games.

Midleton U-12 “White” played away to Aghabullogue in Coachford. Each of the girls showed great heart and determination from start to the final whistle. Great hooking and blocking throughout the match by all the girls! 

Midleton U-12 “Black” got their initial league fixture off to a flying start in a home game versus Kilworth.
Our girls dominated in all areas of the pitch and some beautiful hurling was on display. There were some great passages of play working the ball around leading to some very good scores. 

 

UNDER 14S

Our U-14’s travelled to Ballynoe for their second league match versus St. Catherines. Our girls put on a fantastic performance and came away with the win. Next up is Eire Óg in two weeks time.
Congratulations to Aoise (pictured below) who was excellent as captain and led the U-14s to a great victory.

 

MINORS

Our Minor team met with Blackrock and came away with the win on a final scoreline of 2-5 to 2-4. Well done girls. We now qualify for Knockout stages.

 

JUNIORS

Our Junior C team are playing a league match versus Grenagh in Midleton on Friday 5th of May at 7:30pm. 

 

CORK U-14 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD

Huge congratulations to Sarah Goulding, Gabrielle Smith, Leah Griffin and Ciara Hynes on being selected on the Cork Camogie U-14 Development squad for 2023. This is a huge achievement to have four girls selected from this club. Congratulations to the girls themselves who have put in such hard work and also to their coaches. 

 

ADULT CLUB

RED FM COUNTY SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE 

MIDLETON 2-20 BRIDE ROVERS 0-11

Our senior hurlers were in action on Tuesday night as we welcomed East Cork neighbours Bride Rovers to Clonmult Memorial Park on a perfect evening for hurling on a beautiful playing surface.

The early exchanges were fairly even and points from Alex Quirke, Pa White, Luke O'Farrell and Aaron Mulcahy gave us a 0-4 to 0-3 lead after ten minutes. 

Points from Ross O'Regan (2), Aaron Mulcahy and Mikey Finn put us 0-8 to 0-4 ahead on 16 minutes. Two Bride Rovers points cut the gap before we struck for the game's opening goal. 

A lovely pass from Sam Quirke set up Pa White for a fine goal to put us 1-8 to 0-6 in front after 22 minutes. 

A point by Ross O'Regan and three pointed frees from Cormac Beausang saw us lead by 1-12 to 0-7 at the halfway stage. 

Cormac Beausang hit the first four points of the second-half, one from play, to see us lead by 1-16 to 0-8 ten minutes after the restart. 

Bride Rovers tried to get back in the game by going for goals at every chance but Brian Rossiter was well up to the task. 

With time running out Ross O'Regan got our second goal to take his personal tally on the night to an impressive 1-5 and at the final whistle soon after we ran out comfortable winners after a good display on a score of 2-20 to 0-11.

Next up is an away league game against Ballincollig on Sunday week, May 14 at 3pm.

This is how our league table looks after our win over Bride Rovers.

 

SCORERS: Ross O'Regan 1-5, Cormac Beausang 0-8 (0-7F), Pa White 1-1, Aaron Mulcahy 0-3 (0-1F), Alex Quirke, Luke O'Farrell and Mikey Finn 0-1 each.

MIDLETON: Brian Rossitter, David Scanlon, Eoin Moloney, Seadhnaidh Smyth, Tadhg O'Leary Hayes, Ciarmhac Smyth, Christian Murphy, Sam Quirke, Mikey Finn, Aaron Mulcahy, Ross O'Regan, Cormac Beausang, Alex Qurike, Luke O'Farrell, Pa White. Subs: Rory Hartnett for Alex Quirke, Luke Dineen for Scanlon, Cian Crowley for Luke O'Farrell, Evan McCarthy for O'Leary Hayes, Gary Carroll for White.

 

INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE

MIDLETON 0-15 MAYFIELD 2-22

We hosted Mayfield in the County Hurling League in Clonmult Memorial Park on Friday night. 

On the night our visitors were the better team and deservedly ran out convincing winners. 

Next up is a short trip to East Cork neighbours Aghada on Friday week (May 12). Throw-in at 7.45pm.

MIDLETON: Cillian Hurley, Cormac O'Brien, David Scanlon, Leo Hennessy, Christian Murphy, Aidan Ryan, Evan McCarthy, Sean O'Sullivan, Tadgh O'Leary Hayes, Gary Carroll, Dara McCarthy, Rory Hartnett, Kian Farmer, James Nagle, Cian Crowley.

 

JUNIOR A FOOTBALL 

Our Junior A footballers are back in action on this coming Tuesday night (May 9) away to St. Catherines in Ballynoe at 7.30pm.

 

IN THE RED OF CORK

Well done to Brion, David, Mikey, Ciarmhac, Alex, Terence and all the Cork U-20 players and management on their win over Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds on Friday night on a sore of 1-19 to 0-21. They will play Tipperary or Clare in the Munster Final on Monday, May 15.

The very best of luck to Carthaigh Cronin and the Cork minor players and management ahead of their Munster MHC final against Clare on Tuesday night next.  

Well done to Conor, Tommy (pictured below), Cormac, Sam and all the Cork senior hurling players and management on their win by 0-27 to 0-18 against Waterford in their Munster SHC opener in Pairc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday and best of luck in their second game which takes place on Saturday night next, again in Pairc Uí Chaoimh, at 7pm.

Please note that the club will not be getting any tickets for any of Cork's Munster Senior Hurling Championship games. All tickets must be bought in advance at: http://www.ticketmaster.ie/event/18005D63DC7967CE

 

LIVE IN THE CLUB

If you can't make it to Pairc Uí Chaoimh for the Cork v Tipp game please note that this game is not on RTE, only on GAA GO but we will be showing it live in the lovely surroundings of our clubhouse at Clonmult Memorial Park.

 

JUVENILES

FÉ10S

The Fé10 boys welcomed Abbeyside GAA Club for a hurling challenge match on Sunday last, with some fantastic hurling on display from both sides. Players and coaches from both sides then enjoyed some refreshments at the GAA Club – thanks to all the parents involved for helping out with the providing and serving of the food for everyone on the day.

In full voice the Fé10 boys then excitedly boarded the bus as they made their way to Páirc Uí Chaoímh (see below) for the Cork v Waterford Munster championship match. They were all delighted with the result on the day – especially cheering on all the Midleton lads throughout the game. Thanks to all the coaches for their help in making this day a day to remember for the Fé10 boys.

  

 

FÉ11S

Our Fé11s were in action on Saturday last in Kiely Park in Glanmire playing against Sars.

We fielded three teams of eleven for this and each team showed great skill and determination. 

We would like to thank Sars' U-11s for hosting us and we look forward to playing them again in the near future.

 

 

FÉ12S

We welcomed Kilmacud Crokes Under 12 team to Park South Sun morning where we had four competitive matches winning two and losing two narrowly. A great morning's hurling on view and their coaches were very complimentary of how everything went and to top it off our chairman John Fenton (pictured below) shared some wise words with their up and coming stars.

 

FE13S
A very busy week for the Fé13s this week trying to catch up on postponed games from March and early April. 
Thanks to all parents for their time and efforts to get the lads to games. 

Group 2 football v Ballycastle Gaels away in Castletownroche 
Midleton 6-14 Ballycastle 4-2

Group 4 hurling v Carrigaline away in Carrigaline

Midleton 6-17 Carrigaline  3-7

Group 1 hurling v Sarsfields at home in Park South

Midleton 1-13 Sarsfields 1-5

 

FÉ14S

The Fé14 panel recently completed the latest round of Football League Fixtures with two competitive games against Carrigaline and St. Michael’s.
There was fantastic displays of teamwork, support and skills shown by the players across both games.
 We were extremely unfortunate to lose by a single point against St. Michael’s with the result in the balance right up to the final whistle.
While the result against Carrigaline might have been clearer prior to the end of the game, nonetheless it was encouraging to see the effort that was on display from all throughout the game which continues to show how determined this group of players are to work, support and play for each other at all times. Panels were:

Carrigaline Game: Aaron Murphy, Sebastian Mowinski, Donncha Butler, Finn Murray, Robin O’Brien, Patrick O’Brien, Patrick Spelman, Daire Crowley, Ethan Foley, Billy Murphy, Jack Sweeney, Rohan Fitzsimmons, Daniel Moloney, Adam Groarke, Charlie Cahill, Daniel O’Connell, Rory Nolan, Aidan O’Regan
 
St. Michael’s Game: Peadar Egan, Finn Cahill, Jack Cahill, Alfie Hennessy, Breanainn O’Dalaigh, Braden Dunlea, Patrick Spelman, Rian McCormack, Rory Nolan, Jack Sweeney, Josh Quill, Daniel Moloney, John Sullivan, Adam Groarke, Charlie Cahill, Manus Stewart, Patrick O’Brien.

 

FÉ15S

GROUP 4 HURLING LEAGUE V NEMO RANGERS 
The third match of the Group 4 hurling league was an away trip v Nemo Rangers on Thursday. This was a close match with the teams level at half time, Nemo 0-7 to Midleton 1-4, the goal coming from Patrick O’Dowd. Despite a Scott Dunlea goal early in the second half, it was the home team who came away with the victory in the end on a scoreline of Nemo Rangers 3-10 Midleton 2-9. The panel for the match was: Michael Allegrini, Patrick Collins, Fionn Bohan, Adam Spillane, Ewan Murphy, Jason Morley, John Quill, Riain McCormack, Breanainn O’Dalaigh, Ruairi O’Riordan, Patrick O’Dowd, Dara Birdthistle, Alex Horgan, Sean Gregory (Captain), Jack Walsh, Scott Dunlea. 

 

P1 HURLING FEILE 2023 

The qualifying rounds of the eagerly awaited hurling Feile competition took place in Killeagh on Saturday with the Midleton Fé15 lads placed in a group with Killeagh, Sarsfields and Carrigtwohill.

Our first match of the competition was a 10.30am throw in against the hosts Killeagh. Recent encounters between these two teams have been close so the lads knew that it would take a big effort to earn the victory. The first half followed the recent pattern with only two points between them at half-time thanks to some fantastic defending and hard work all over the pitch from the lads. A goal from John O’Sullivan midway through the second-half put some distance between the teams and the lads held out to register the win. Final score: Killeagh 0-5 Midleton 1-8.

The second match pitted the lads against Sarsfields, who had lost their opening match. Despite a well taken goal in the first half from Liam Walsh, the lads found themselves a goal down at half time and facing an uphill task. As so it proved in the second half as Sarsfields pulled away to win on a scoreline of Midleton 1-7 Sarsfields 3-10.

The final match of the day was a local derby match against Carrigtwohill. The lads really lifted themselves after the defeat to Sarsfields and went in a point ahead at half time; Midleton 0-6 Carrigtwohill 0-5. A tight second half followed but despite a massive effort from all involved the lads unfortunately came up one point short; final score Midleton 0-8 Carrigtwohill 0-9.

Well done to the entire panel who competed very well in a difficult group and are showing signs of continual improvement – onwards and upwards hopefully. Congratulations to Carrigtwohill who went on to win the Féile competition on Bank Holiday Monday. Thanks to Killeagh for hosting and for their hospitality on the day.

MIDLETON PANEL: Michael Allegrini, Jason Morley, Ciarán Kelly, Fionn Bohan, Riain McCormack, Cian Lawton (captain), Finn Cahill, Scott Dunlea, Dara Birdthistle, Patrick O’Dowd, Senan Carroll, Liam Walsh, John O’Sullivan, Shane O’Mahony, Darragh Mullins, Ciarán O’Brien, Sean Gregory, Ruairi O’Riordan, Jack Walsh, Ewan Murphy, Patrick Collins, Bradley O’Brien, Alex Horgan, Dara Cahill, Adam Spillane, James Carey, Max Murphy, Harry Waterman, Cuan Twomey, Rian Casey.

 

RICE CUP

Well done to Midleton CBS who have qualified for the Rice Cup final after a great semi-final win this week. Pictured below are the Midleton players on the panel....

 

FIXTURES

SATURDAY, MAY 6   

Rebel Og Premier Fé13 Football League Group 4   

Midleton 2 v Mallow at 2pm in Park South    

SUNDAY, MAY 7   

Rebel Og Premier Fe14 Football League Division4   

Kilshannig v Midleton 2 at 1pm in Glantane   

MONDAY, MAY 8   

Rebel Og Premier Fe14 Hurling League Premier1  

Midleton v Inniscarra at 7pm in Midleton 

Rebel Og Premier Fe13 Hurling League Group4   

Midleton 2 v Douglas 2 at 7pm in Midleton  

THURSDAY, MAY 11   

Rebel Og Premier Fe15 Hurling League Group1  

Midleton v Sarsfields at 7pm in Midleton  

   

MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB

Our next Monday meet up is on May 29.

 

LOTTO DRAW

The Jackpot was €15,000 for last Friday night's jackpot and the numbers drawn this week were 4, 15, 27and the bonus was 6.

The €25 Lucky Dip Prize winners were: Catherine Twomey, Delphine Goulding, Ann Power and Yvonne Richards. 

There was no jackpot winner or Match 3 winner.

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

With almost all our hurling, camogie and ladies football teams now back up and running now is the time to stock up on all your gear needs from 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.

 

SOCIAL DANCING

Social dancing this Saturday night from 9.15pm to the excellent Dennehy family. Don't miss out on a great night. And a reminder that we will be showing the Cork v Tipperary game live on TV in the club before that from 7pm.

 

MIDLETON HEALTHY CLUB

Midleton GAA, LGFA & Camogie clubs are calling on our membership between the ages of 12 to 21 to take part in this new oral history project called GAA Generations. 

Rudyard Kipling said "If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten". 

All information needed is below but if you have any questions please contact Mairéad Beausang 087-2412010.

GAA Generations is a major new oral history project that will be built on conversations between young and old sections of our membership.

We are our stories, and we tell them while standing on the shoulders of those who came before us. Ireland boasts a rich tradition of passing our stories from one generation to the next. To honour that, and to capture a better understanding of what the GAA means to its members, the Association has launched a ‘GAA Generations’ oral research project. 

The idea is simple – we are inviting young GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association members aged 12-21 to record on their mobile phone a conversation with ‘One Good Adult’ in the 55+ age bracket that they look up to and admire. It could be, for example, a parent/grandparent, a coach, or a teacher, past or present, that saw and nurtured your potential. The older participants will also be given the opportunity to quiz their young interviewees on their GAA experiences and how it may have impacted their understanding of who they are.

The project aims to recruit between 500-1,000 young members (aged 12-21 years-old) who will receive online training in conducting a semi-structured interview with a person of influence in their life aged 55+. It aims to include the Irish diaspora’s perspective particularly through the club networks of north America and the UK.  The conversations with their selected ‘One Good Adult’ (aged 55+), recorded on a smart phone along with a photo of the participants, will be stored for prosperity and future research purposes on the GAA’s eLearning platform.

How to get involved?

GAA members aged 12-21 years (inclusive) who would like to participate in this research project, are requested to provide an expression of interest which can be found at: www.gaa.ie/generations

Depending on the volume of applications received, it may not be possible to facilitate everyone due to the analysis of the data required. Parental consent is required for those under 18 to participate in the project and to complete the expression of interest form.

Participants under 18 will require parental consent to complete the expression of interest.

 

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT

Darkness Into Light is back in Midleton for 2023 and will take place on this coming Saturday, May 6. We will be walking/running as a club and anyone interested in taking part we will be meeting by the Wiser Bins office in Market Green at 4am. Please wear a high-vis top. Registration link below. 

Please if you can support this vital fundraiser in aid of Pieta House and sign up at http://www.darknessintolight.ie/sign-up

Our friends at the Midleton Park hotel will be serving tea/coffee and snacks after the event and all are welcome.

 

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

 

CARDIAC SCREENING

AMS (Advanced Medical Services) will hold a day of Cardiac Screening at Midleton GAA Club on Friday, May 19 from 2.30pm to 9pm.
It is open to anyone 12 years or over
It takes about 20 minutes
It's free to Laya Healthcare Members otherwise it's €79
Must be rested for at least an hour beforehand
Booking online: details on the poster below......

It's filling up fast so sign up now before it's full.

 

CORK CITY MARATHON

There's a 10% discount on this year's Cork City Marathon, Half-Marathon or new 10k for all our members. 

Enter code GAACCM at checkout to save on your sign up!

Races include: Full Marathon, Half Marathon and BRAND NEW for 2023 - 10k option.

 

PLEASE PLAY YOUR PART

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With unprecedented rainfall this spring our pitches are under pressure so please check if our pitches are open before you train or play a match.         

We are asking all players, mentors, parents, supporters and neighbours to please play their part by playing ball on the following.....
Please slow down entering and leaving Park South.
No dogs, except assistance dogs, are allowed at Park South or 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

Everyone at Midleton GAA would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Walsh and Barry families and all in Killeagh GAA Club at the very sad death of Brendan Walsh. As well as playing against Midleton teams for many years, Brendan was also a fine singer and was a regular contestant in our Tops of the Town competition and he was always a welcome visitor to our club. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.