Midleton GAA Club

08 June, 2023

IN THE RED OF CORK

ALL-IRELAND U-20 FINAL

A massive well done to the Cork U-20s on their excellent 2-22 to 3-13 win over Offaly in the O'Neills.com U20 All-Ireland Hurling Championship Final in FBD Semple Stadium on Sunday.

A special congratulations to the Midleton players on the panel, Brion Saunderson, David Cremin, Ciarmhac Smyth, Mikey Finn, Alex Quirke and of course to selector Terence McCarthy and to Ben O'Connor and all the Cork players and management team. Jennifer Hayes who was a part of our backroom team when we won the County in 2021 was also involved. 

Brion being congratulated by club-mate Donie Keohane after the game.

Midleton club-mates, Terence McCarthy (selector) and Pat Horgan (Vice-Chairman of the Cork County Board with the U-20 All-Ireland Cup.

Juvenile Chairman (and proud Offaly man) Michael Carroll congratulates Terence McCarthy after the game.

David Cremin in full flight. Photo: Denis O'Flynn. 

Brion Saunderson letting fly. Photo: Denis O'Flynn.

 

ADULT CLUB

SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE

Our senior hurlers welcomed Mount Sion of Waterford to Clonmult Memorial Park on Monday for a very worthwhile challenge and at the end of the 60 minutes it was the visitors that came out on top.

Next up is a return to league action this coming Sunday (June 11) when we travel to Mallow for an 11.30am start. 

 

INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE.

We continue our Intermediate hurling league campaign on this Friday night when we travel to Mitchelsown to take on Ballygiblin. Throw-in is 7.30pm.

 

JUNIOR HURLING 

This past weekend we brought our two Junior teams down to Waterford City for a bit of a bonding get-together. We set off by bus in the morning and it was great to see the guys in great spirits. But before we chilled out we had two very worthwhile challenge games against Ballygunner. A fantastic set-up down there and they laid on sandwiches and refreshments after the games which was greatly appreciated.

We have two fixtures in the coming days:

Friday 9th of June: Division 4 v Killeagh in Midleton (Clonmult Memorial Park) at 7.30pm

Monday 12th of June: Division 2 v Cloyne in Midleton (Clonmult Memorial Park) at 7.30pm

 

JUNIOR C HURLING LEAGUE

ERINS OWN 2-15 MIDLETON 2-17

Last Wednesday night we travelled to Caherlag to play the home team. This game was very tight throughout.

At half time Erins Own lead 1-8 to 1-7. In the second-half we upped our performance and came away with a two-point win.

As a result we have now gained promotion to Division 3 next year and have qualified for the league final.

We do have one final league match to play which is this Friday, the 9th of June, against Killeagh. This game is on in Clonmult Memorial Park with a 7.30pm throw-in.

MIDLETON: Cillian Hurley, Rory Lester, Gavin Hurley, Kieran Lambert, Daire Mooney, Dan Cagney, Brendan Ferriter, Darragh Higgins, Luke Deane (0-1), Nicky Daly Hayes (0-5, 3f, 1 65), Dan O'Sullivan (0-1), Liam Kelly (0-3), Ben O'Neill (1-1), Brian O'Sullivan (0-3), Andy Rea. Subs used: Sean Corcoran (1-1), James O'Sullivan (0-2), Colin Sunderland, Jack McKay.

 

JUVENILES

FÉ 9S

A busy few weeks for our lads. We travelled to Killeagh for a hurling match. The following Wednesday we hosted Fr. O’Neills for a great hour's hurling. As we moved on we hosted Cobh in football and last Saturday we travelled to Bride Rovers for a hurling game.

WELL DONE LADS
Congrats to Bríon, David, Mikey, Ciarmhac, Alex and Terrance on their All-Ireland U-20 win last Sunday. Up the Rebels.

 

FÉ 12S

Our Fé12s had a great game and win over Douglas at Park South on Monday in warm conditions. Well done lads and thanks to Douglas for makin the trip East.
 

FÉ 13S

On Bank Holiday Monday the Fé13 lads took on Yougal in the Group 2 football shield final in a sunny and warm Aghada.

Despite a half-time lead of one point and some fantastic football in both halves, we came away on the wrong side of a 6-3 to 4-14 defeat.

MIDLETON: Billy Collins, Cathal Brady, Cathal O'Neill, Cathal Power, Darragh Glavey, Conor McSharry, Darragh O Cathasaigh, Dylan McInerney, Eoghan O'Donovan, Fionn Byrne, Harry McCarthy, Hugh Barry, Jamie Ryan-O Mahony, Kevin Lester, Kian Crowley, Liam Cronin, Liam O'Sullivan, Michael O'Connor, Tadhg O'Dowd, Tiarnan Galvin, Tomas O Se, Tom O'Mahony, Will Stokes.

 

FÉ14S

The Fé14 P2 football team from last Friday night at Clonmult Memorial Park. 

It was a quieter schedule of games for the panel this week with the commencement of our Championship fixtures.

Over two perfect days the panel played football games against two good sides in Bishopstown and Glanmire, not for the lack of effort and some stylish skills on show there were contrasting results for both teams.

The first team will continue in the Cup Competition with a semi-final in two weeks against Beara, and the second team will play in their Shield Competition semi-final against either Bishopstown or Ballincollig, fixture details to be confirmed shortly.

The panels for the games were: Aaron Murphy, Adam Groarke,  Aidan O’Regan, Alex Molumby, Alfie Hennessy,  Billy Murphy, Braden Dunlea, Breaninn O'Dalaigh,  Charlie Cahill, Charlie McCarthy, Cian Hogan; Ciaran Kelly, Ciaran O’Brien, Daniel Moloney, Daniel O’Connell, Daire Crowley, Donncha Butler, Dylan McInerney, Eoghan Donovan, Ethan Foley, Finn Cahill, Finn Murray, Jack Cahill, Jack Sweeney, John O’Sullivan, Josh Quill, Liam Walsh, Manus Stewart, Patrick O’Brien, Patrick Spellman, Peadar Egan, Rian McCormack, Robin O’Brien, Rohan Fitzsimmons, Rory Nolan.

Our focus this week turns to our Hurling Championship with our first round game scheduled for Thursday evening against Blackrock on the 4G pitch of Pairc Ui Chaoimh with a 6.45pm throw-in.

A big well done to our nine Fé14s who represented Cork against Tipperary, Kilkenny and Waterford on Saturday in Thurles. They won one, drew one and lost one.

Back row: Braden Dunlea, Liam Walsh, Ciaran Kelly, Alfie Hennessy & Finn Cahill.

Front row: Ciaran O'Brien, John O'Sullivan, Rian McCormack & Peader Egan

 

FÉ17 FOOTBALL LEAGUE 

The Midleton Fé17s had a  comprehensive victory over an understrength Fermoy side in the Division 1 football league on Wednesday evening in Clonmult Memorial Park on a fabulous evening for football. Well done lads.  

 

FIXTURES

THURSDAY, JUNE 8 

Rebel Og Premier Fe14 Hurling Championship Premier 1 

Midleton v Blackrock at 6.45pm at the Pairc Uí Chaoimh 4G Pitch 

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 

Rebel Og Premier Fe17 Hurling League Premier 1 Group 1 

Midleton v Inniscarra at 7pm in Midleton 

Rebel Og Premier Fe13 Hurling League Group 1 Shield Final 

Midleton v Blarney at 12noon. Venue: TBC 

Rebel Og Premier Fe13 Hurling League Group 4 

Bishopstown 2 v Midleton 2 at 1pm in Bishopstown 

 

CAMOGIE 

JUNIOR B LEAGUE FINAL

MIDLETON 0-9 EIRE OG 0-15

We travelled to sunny Rathpeacon on Monday evening to take on the very strong challenge of Eire Og in our Junior B league Final. Unfortunately we came up against a very strong Eire Og team,  who were just that bit better than us in the physical as well as overall skills aspect of the game.

We started well and early points from Jodie Keegan O’Connell, Sadhbh Beausang and Rebecca Cassidy saw us race in to a three-point lead. Gradually though Eire Og started to exert control around midfield and half-backs and at the break we trailed 0-8 to 0-5. Despite this though the girls battled back well early in the second-half and reduced the deficit to just a point with scores from Sadhbh Beausang, Jodie Keegan O’Connell plus one from substitute Saoirse Ni Theangana.

We really needed a goal at this stage and the closest we came was a Vivienne Gleeson shot which was saved onto the post by the Eire Og netminder. Aoife Fitzgerald added her second point from a 45 but by now Eire Og were in control and ran out deserving winners.

All the girls can be very proud of their efforts and to reach the League final in the first year competing at this grade shows how much the group has progressed. Further improvement will be needed however as we now turn our focus to both the Junior C and Junior B Championships later in the summer, but as ever with this group we know they will continue to battle and there will certainly be plenty of great camogie to come from them in both championships.

MIDLETON: Jill Connaughton, Megan Kelly, Ruthi Hennessy, Leah Hogan, Molly Beausang, Aoife Fitzgerald (0-2), Muireann Ni Conchubhair, Lucy Wallis, Isabelle Nestor, Jodie Keegan O’Connell (0-2), Sadhbh Beausang (0-2), Laura Goulding, Rachel Ryan, Vivienne Gleeson (0-1f) Rebecca Cassidy (0-1), Kate Griffin, Saoirse Ni Theangana (0-1), Elle McManus, Emma O’Sullivan, Caoimhe Cronin, Sorcha Cronin, Rayanna Power, Jade Fitzgerald, Roisin O’Callaghan.

 

UNDER 12S

Great fun in the sun at training for our U-12s. the team were practicing their hand eye co-ordination on a warm Friday evening with water balloons. Another fun night to be a Magpie.

 

BEST OF LUCK

Best of luck to all students taking part in Leaving and Junior Cert exams this week.

 

LADIES FOOTBALL

UNDER 12

Hard luck to our U-12 girls who had a very tough game when they played Glenville on Tuesday evening. The girls battled hard which was to their credit. Well done girls.    

 

SKILLS CAMP

Orlagh Farmer is running a skills camp for girls this summer. The camp will take place across four venues in Cork. See picture below for details:

 

EXAMS

The very best of luck to all our players and supporters who started their Leaving & Junior Cert exams yesterday from all at Midleton GAA Club.

MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB

Our next Monday meet up is on this coming Monday, June 26 at 10.30am. All are welcome.

 

MIDLETON GAA GOLF SOCIETY 

Next outing is at East Cork Golf Club on Tuesday, June 13. Tee time: 3.30pm to 5pm, kindly sponsored by the Maple Bar, Main Street, Midleton.

 

LOTTO DRAW

The Jackpot was €15,000 for last Friday night's jackpot and the numbers drawn this week were 3, 20, 23  and the bonus was 5.

There was no jackpot winner or match 3 winner.

The €25 Lucky Dip Prize winners were: Dr. Mike Thompson, Deirdre Doyle, Mike Cunningham and Kevin Stanley.

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....

 

OICHE GHAELACH AGUST CHULTÚIR

Irish and Trad. music Night in club this Friday night (June 9) at 9.15pm Fáilte roimh chách. All welcome.

 

SOCIAL DANCING

Social dancing this Saturday night from 9.15pm to th excellent Dermot Lyons. A great night is assured....

 

CLUB SHOP

With 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 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.

 

2023 MIDLETON GAA GOLF CLASSIC 

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY:.......this year's Midleton GAA Golf Classic will be held, at East Cork Golf Club, on Thursday and Friday, July 13 & 14. Even if you are not a golfer we would really appreciate if you or your workplace would consider sponsoring a tee box for €50. This one of our main fundraisers each year and is vital to the upkeep of all our teams across hurling and football, ladies football and camogie.

You can register your team or pay for a tee box or both right now at the link below.....

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

 

FOOTBALL COACHING COURSE 

A very good looking football coaching session with Conor Counihan and a host of former Cork greats on this coming Saturday morning (June 10) from 9am to 10.30am at Brinny GAA Grounds. You can register at the link below:

http://admin.sportsmanager.ie/sportlomo/registration/event-registration/index/13567

 

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

 

WHAT'S GOING ON AROUND OUR CLUB?

A big thanks to our CES staff and volunteers for keeping our Clonmult Memorial Park watered during the current warm weather. The water is sourced from our own well.

Painting is currently taking place at Clonmult of the handrails, the parking areas and Safety zones, thanks to Denis and the CES lads for overseeing this.

 

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.

 

CONDOLENCES

Everyone at Midleton GAA club would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Teddy McCarthy, all at Sarsfields & Glanmire GAA clubs and all Teddy's former Cork team-mates. He was a great dual star who will always be remembered as long as the games of hurling and football are played.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

He is pictured here celebrating with our own Kevin Hennessy after winning the 1990 All-Ireland hurling final, the first of his two senior All-Ireland wins that historic year. Of course he played with a host of Midleton players over the years in both codes.