Midleton GAA Club

23 May, 2024

IN THE RED OF CORK

It was a great weekend for Cork hurling. 

On Friday night our U-20 hurlers went to Ennis and carved out a great win in their Muster Championship semi-final meeeting with Clare. That has set them up with a Munster Final clash with Tipperary in Limerick on this Friday night (May 24) at 8pm. If you can't make it to the Gaelic Grounds the game is live on TG4. The very best of luck to Mikey Finn, David Cremin, Terence McCarthy and all the Cork players and management team.

Above: Davy Cremin and below Mikey Finn in action agains Clare for the Cork U-20s. Photos: Steven Lynch. 

Then on Sunday the Cork senior hurlers (backed by a massive Cork crowd) travelled to Thurles to take on Tipperary in a must win game and they came away with an excellent 19 point win. Well done to Conor, Tommy, Brion and all the Cork players and management on a great win. Now they must wait to see the outcomes of Sunday's games between Waterford and Limerick and Tipperary and Clare to see if they will progress to the All-Ireland series. Fingers crossed.

Above: Conor Lehane and below, Tommy O'Connell, both in action against Tipp. Photos: Inpho & Steven Lynch.

 

IN THE GREEN OF LONDON

Well done to Sean O'Meara and Tommy Wallace who played in all of London's five games in the Christy Ring Cup. London finished the competition in third place of six teams after winning three games and only losing to finalists Derry and Kildare. 

 

COUNTY HURLING LEAGUE DIVISION 2

COURCEY ROVERS 0-14 MIDLETON 0-20

Our senior hurlers were back in league action on Thursday night when they travelled to Ballinspittle to take on Courcey Rovers on a showery night in the Carrigdhoun division.

We got off to a great start and ponts from Pa White (2), Paul Connaughton and Aaron Mulchay had us 0-4 to 0-0 in front by the 14th minute.

Back came the home side and by 25 minues our lead was down to one, 0-6 to 0-5 but we finished the half strongly with points from Luke O'Farrell (2), Paul Haughney and Eoin Moloney to see us lead at the break on a scoreline of 0-10 to 0-5.

Courceys got the first two points of the second-half before we hit back with six of the next seven points from Aaron Mulcahy (3), Paul Haughney, Kian Farmer and Ross O'Regan to leave us 0-16 to 0-8 ahead with 14 minutes to play. We had further points from Luke O'Farrell (3) and Paul Haughney to see us run out six ponint winners on a scoreline of 0-20 to 0-14. to make it six wins from six in our league campaign. 

Next up are Carrigaline on Saurday week, June 1, at 5pm at home in Clonmult Memorial Park. 

Scorers: Aaron Mulcahy 0-6 (frees), Luke O'Farrell 0-5, Paul Haughney 0-3, Pa White 0-2, Paul Connaughton, Eoin Moloney, Kian Farmer and Ross O'Regan 0-1 each.

MIDLETON: Cillian Hurley, Cathal Gunning, David Scanlon, Seannaidh Smyth, Eoin Moloney, Sam Quirke, Christian Murphy, Paul Haughney, Cormac Beausang, Aaron Mulcahy, Alex Quirke, Ross O'Regan, Luke O'Farrell, Pa White, Paul Connaughton. Subs used: Kian Farmer, Gary Carroll and Ryan McConville.    

 

COUNTY HURLING LEAGUE DIVISION 5

CASTLEMARTYR 0-18 MIDLETON 1-22

Our intermeditates made the short journey to Castlemartyr on a lovely Saturday afternoon last to take on our near neighbourse in a lively encounter in the County League.

In a tight opening quarter a brilliant eight minute goal from Gavin Reddy and points from Cathal Beausang (2) and Aaron Mulcahy saw us lead by 1-3 to 0-5 after 15 minutes. 

Second quarter points from Alex Quirke (2), Aaron Mucahy (3) and Kian Farmer saw us take a two point lead to the half-time break, 1-9 to 0-10.

We upped the ante in the third quarter and points from Aaron Mulcahy (3), Padraig O'Brien (3) and Cathal Beausang saw us lead by 1-17 to 0-13 with 14 to play and we finished the job with further points from Gary Carroll (2), Aaron Mulcahy, Padraig O'Brien and Alex Quirke to confirm a good win. 

Scorers: Aaron Mulcahy 0-8 (0-7 frees), Padraig O'Brien 0-4, Gavin Reddy 1-0, Cathal Beausang and Alex Quirke 0-3 each, Gary Carroll 0-2, Kian Farmer and Tiarnán Roche 0-1 each. 

MIDLETON: Cillian Hurley, Cathal Gunning, Christian Murphy, David Scanlon, Billy O'Shea, Adam Daly, Evan McCarthy, Tiarnán Roche, Gavin Reddy, Cathal Beausang, Darragh McCarthy, Aaron Mulcahy, Kian Farner, Aidan Ryan, Alex Quirke. Subs used: Padraig O'Brien, Garry Carroll, Dara Scanlon, Ryan McConville and Gavin Bagnell. 

 

EAST CORK JUNIOR HURLING LEAGUE DIVISION 2

WATERGRASSHILL 1-17 MIDLETON 4-16

We travelled to the Hill on Tuesday night and thankfully the thunder and heavy rain evaded us. This game was tight early doors but in the second quarter we blitzed them with four quick fire goals and led at half-time by 4-5 to 0-10. In the second-half we kept the scoreboard ticking over and brought home the points.

Our next league outing will be the June Bank Holiday weekend away to St Catherines, no time or date has been arranged yet and a couple of weeks later we complete our league games with a trip to Youghal.

MIDLETON: Cillian Hurley, Adam Fay, Gavin Bagnall, Thomas Dunlea, Billy O'Shea (0-1), Patrik Kane, Carthaigh Cronin, Alan Power, Jack Fitzgerald, Padraig Nagle, Mark O'Keeffe (0-6, 2f, 1 65), Dara Scanlon (0-2), Stuart O'Connor (1-2), Conor Morley (2-2), Daniel Garde (1-1). Subs (all used): Dan Cagney (0-1), Evan McCarthy, Chris Power, Darragh Egan (0-1), Sean McSharry, James McSweeney.

 

EAST CORK JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 2

MIDLETON 1-13 CLOYNE 1-5

Our Junior A footballers had a good win over Cloyne at home on Wednesday night and are back in action tomorrow night (Friday) when they take on Glanmire in Park South at 7pm. 

Scorers: Sean McSharry 0-7, Odhran Dennigan 1-1, Ross O'Regan 0-3, Ciarmhac Smyth and Cormac Beausang 0-1 each.

MIDLETON: Kieran Denihan,  Colin Sunderland, Gavin Bagnell, Daniel Garde, Darragh Egan, Alan Power, Cathal Gunning, Eoin Moloney, Aaron Mulcahy, Ciarmhac Smyth, Cormac Beausang, Chris Power, Odhran Dennigan, Ross O'Regan, Sean McSharry.

 

WEDDING WISHES

Best wishes to County winning Senior Hurling Captain and current senior selector Padraig O’Shea & Grace Walsh on their big day today (Thursday) from all at Midleton GAA Club....

 

CAMOGIE 

UNDER 13S

Our U13s (Black team) headed to Watergrasshill on Monday evening for an Imokilly league match with both teams heading into this game unbeaten. From the off this was always going to be a tight contest with both teams exchanging scores. We were strong all over and had to really battle hard to come away with the win. Our unbeaten record int eh league still intact and a visit to Castlemartyr on Sunday next awaits them well done girls, you are doing the club proud.

 

UNDER 14

Our Under 14s made their fourth league game of the season against Mallow on Friday evening at home in perfect conditions at Clonmult Memorial Park. Our players showed their skills with excellent effort, skill and determination seen throughout the team. Well done to all players and to our captain Sophia Sheene on an impressive display in defence. The team narrowly missed out on the win with a last-minute goal from Mallow to win by  points. Well done on a great evening of camogie.

 

U-14 CORK PANEL

Well done to Saoirse Murphy Lane who was part of the Cork U14 panel who played a blitz in Youghal on Sunday against strong Limerick and Galway teams. Well done Saoirse.

 

U-16 CORK PANEL

Huge congratulations to Roisín McManus who was part of the Under 16A Cork panel who defeated Limerick on a score line of 3-10 to 0-7 last Sunday. Well done Roisín.

 

LADIES FOOTBALL 

NEALEY HORGAN STREET LEAGUES

On a beautiful sunny Monday evening, the U10 and U11 girls came together to play the first stage of group games for the 2024 Nealey Horgan, Midleton Street Leagues.

With each girl dreaming of winning the Nealy Horgan Cup, the girls braved the energy sapping conditions to play out the first fixtures in this year’s competition. Tremendous effort, application and no shortage of footballing skill was on display from the girls in the tightly contested games, with the kick of a ball separating victory from loss across the games. The second round of fixtures will take place on this coming Monday 27th May, with the finals being played on Saturday June 8th.

 

UNDER 14 LEAGUE V AGHADA

Hard luck to our U-14 girls who had a tough game versus Aghada last Monday. The girls cannot be faulted for the fantastic effort they showed on a very warm evening. Well done to you all. Many thanks to the U-13 girls who played with us. Captain for this match was Orlaith Corby.

 

JUNIORS

Our two Junior Ladies teams have been busy in action. Our Junior B team travelled to Bandon last Wednesday evening and came away with a great win. They are once again on the road this week, away to Nemo.

Our Junior A team have a game this Friday against Rockbán. This match will take place in Ballinacurra at 7.30pm. On Sunday they will travel to Bantry were kick off is 12pm. 

Best of luck to you all. 

 

JUVENILES 

FÉ10S

A trip to Waterford for us last Saturday as we travelled to Ballygunner for a challenge game. We travelled with 22 players and fielded two teams. It was an extremely competitive afternoon’s hurling and our lads  played with great skill and determination.

Thank you to Ballygunner for their hospitality and we look forward to many more games with them over the years. Also a big thank you to the parents who drove on the day and gave our lads great support.

 

NEALEY HORGAN STREET LEAGUES 

Our 2024 Nealey Horgan Football Street Leagues got underway in balmy conditions in Park South on Monday night and continue next Monday. Well done to all the boys oa reat night of football on Monday and best of luck for the rest of the competition. These are the teams....

 

FÉ13S

Well done to our Fé13 P1 Team that beat Douglas on a scoreline of 3-8 to 3-4 in Douglas on Friday night.
Our scorers on the night were: Harry Cronin (0-6 frees), Ewan Quirke Lee (1-0), Eoin Magan (1-0), Tadgh Cronin (1-0), Caoilfhionn O'Connell (0-2).

Our Fé13 Midleton 2 team took on neighbours Carrigtwohill and won on a scoreline of 6-10 to 3-5 early on Sunday morning before most of them set off to Thurles for the Cork v Tipp match.

Our lads really stood up in this game and worked tirelessly throughout as a team which was the most pleasing to the coaches on the day. Well done lads.

 

FÉ14S

Friday evening saw the Fé14s take on Kilworth Araglen Og in the third round of the Premier 1 Hurling championship. 

Captained by Conor McSharry, the lads took a great win in a hard fought game, on a score line of Midleton 4-7 Kilworth 1-9.

This made it two wins from three games so far in the 2024 Championship (win v Kiltha og 5-12 to 1-0, Loss v Ballinora 3-7 to 0-19).

Next Championship hurling match is away to Ballincollig on Tuesday 28th May throw in 20:00 followed by an away to Blarney on Friday 31st throw in 19:00. 

 

FÉ15S

Congratulations to Charlie McCarthy and Ciarán Kelly from the our Fé15s who won the SFAI All-Ireland with Cork as they beat Galway 2-0 in the final in Kilkenny over the weekend. Well done lads and also on Midleton FC U-15s' great National title win....

 

FÉ18S

MIDLETON 1-15 SARSFIELDS 1-13

Our Fé18s were in Premier 1 League action against our Sarsfields in Clonmult Memorial Park last Wednesday night.

It turned out to be a very competitive game with Sars leading by 0-8 to 0-5 at the break and stretched that lead out to five points with about 20 minutes left.

The sides exchanged goals with about 15 minutes left and the great effort by Midleton lads down the straight saw the lads turn it around scoring five points without reply to end up winning by 1-15 to 1-13. Well done lads!

 

CELTIC CHALLENGE

Well done to East Cork on Saturday in the Celtic Hurling Challenge semi-final Vs West Cork as they came out on the right side of a 3-16 to 2-14 victory in a hard fought contest.

Well done to our Magpies, Josh Foley, Nicky Coughlan, Eoin Ahern, Matthew McSweeney (captain), Josh Hogan, Cian Stack and Conor Finn and coaches Sean and Padraig O'Brien. They will now play Dublin in the final on the June weekend with the venue and time TBC. Well done lads.

 

MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB

See you all next for our next gathering on this coming Monday, May 27 at 10.30am. All welcome!

 

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.

You can pay for your team and or a tee sign at the following link and don't forget to contact one of the lads on the poster to secure your tee time....

http://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton_GAA/EventRegistration#EventRegistrationOptions

 

 

LOTTO 

Here are the lotto results for this week.....

We had no jackpot winner or match three winner 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).

We are always looking and needing new players....please sign up if you can....details below...

 

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.

 

CLUB SHOP

Our club shop is now back in action for the 2024 season.

The new shop times for 2024 are 9.30am to 10.30am.

Check out what's on offer and buy at: 

http://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton_GAA/ShopItems

 

FLOOD PROTEST MARCH 

A big thank you to all our club members who turned out in force to join the huge crowd who walked through the streets of our great town to highlight the need for action for the over 500 homes and 250 businesses who were affected by the floods in Midleton and East Cork last October.

 

GOLF SOCIETY

Results from Liam Walsh's Captain's Prize of the Midleton GAA Golf Society, which took place in Fota Golf Club last Wednesday afternoon.

Congratulations to John Hogan on winning first Prize and to all prize winners. A great day out was had by all.

Overall Winner
John Hogan 38pts
Cat 1
1st David Quirke 
2nd Jerry McCarthy

Cat 2
1st Brian Barnes 
2nd Bernard Cashman 

Cat 3
1st Keith Ryan 
2nd John Midleton 

Front. 9 Barry Davies
Back 9 Declan Ryan

If you would like to join our golf society, please text Liam on 087-9610346.

 

HEAD INJURY AWARENESS

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.

 

NEW COFFEE 

We would like to extend a very warm welcome and best of luck to Maurice Healy as he opens his new Coffee Station in our club grounds (straight across from the train station) at Clonmult Memorial Park this week. The official opening is this coming Saturday, May 25 from 10am to 4pm but club members are welcome to pre-opening event on Friday at 10am.  Maurice and his staff are looking forward to being part of the Magpie family and we're delighted to have them.

 

FIELD WORKS

We have just completed our annual pitch program thanks to all our members and teams for their cooperation.

Thanks to Stephen Forrest and his team at Turftech for the high quality of their sanding, verti draining , seeding and fertilising work at both Clonmult and Park South over the past few weeks, this work is essential for improving drainage, relieving soil compaction and healthy grass growth.

Thanks also to Denis McSweeney, Liam Ryan and John Fenton for their continued support in maintaining our pitches not forgetting our our Community Employment Scheme staff who also help to keep our playing pitches and premises in Clonmult Memorial Park in excellent condition throughout the year.

Key to all this work taking place is our members continued support of our various fundraising events throughout the year for which we are so grateful.

 

ART CLASSES

 

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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The word is not getting out that  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.....