Midleton GAA Club

20 July, 2023

GOLF CLASSIC

Our 2023 Midleton GAA Golf in association with Blackwater Motors took place at East Cork Golf Club on Thursday last. Of course it should have been Thursday and Friday but unfortunately the course was closed due to adverse weather conditions on Friday so we had to reduce the classic to one day.

A huge thanks to everyone who put in a team or sponsored a tee box, it is much appreciated. Also a big thank you to everybody, too many to mention, who helped in putting this classic together in advance and on the day. 

We also had a great night at the Midleton GAA Club on Friday night for the presentations and thanks to everyone who turned out. See below for the results, tee box and team sponsors and our top five teams. 

 

 

 

The winning Harrington Flynn Engineering team of Stephen O'Brien, Paul O'Donoghue and Danny Morrissey collecting their prize from club chairman John Fenton.

John Greene and Derek Coll collecting their second prize for AbbVie from club chairman John Fenton.

Cillian Hurley and John Keane collecting their third prize for Absolute Chiropractic from club chairman John Fenton.

Aidan Forrest collecting the fourth prize for Garde Engineering from Michael Carroll.

Danny Morrissey collecting the 5th prize for Niall Macs Bar from Michael Carroll.

Pictures of all our prize winners and most of the teams that took part are on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

 

ADULT CLUB

JUNIOR A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

MIDLETON 0-8 CASTLEMARTYR 0-13

We travelled to Dungourney on Sunday bidding to book our place in the semi-finals of the East Cork Championship after opening round wins over Youghal and Bride Rovers. Unfortunately this wasn't to be our day and we lost out by five points. We now make our way into the quarter-finals of the championship where we will take on Lisgoold on the weekend of August 18-20 with the winners to play Aghada in the semi-finals. 

MIDLETON: Mike Abernethy, Sean Cronin, Darragh McCarthy, Cian Crowley, Mark Daly, Luke Dineen, Evan McCarthy, Eoin Moloney, Brion Saunderson, Cathal Gunning (Captain), Aaron Mulcahy, Evan McGrath, Cromac Beausang, Christian Daly, Johnny Comer.

 

CHALLENGE GAMES

With our opening round of championship against Bishoptown just over two weeks away, our senior hurlers continue their preparation this week with challenge games against Kilruane MacDonaghs of Tipperary and Patrickswell of Limerick. 

 

JUNIOR C FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Our Junior C Footballers are in championship action on this coming Saturday night, July 22, when they travel to Rathcormac to take on Bride Rovers at 6pm. Best of luck lads. 

 

ALL-IRELAND FINAL TICKETS

We received seven tickets for Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final between Limerick and Kilkenny. We made a draw on Tuesday morning and here were the winners: Barry Fitzgerald x 2, Jerome Curtin x 2, Michael Carroll x 2 and Dave Cody x 1.

 

JUVENILES

FÉ9S
A busy week for our young Magpies. On Wednesday we travelled to Pairc Ui Chaoimh where we played Kilworth on the Astro in hurling. Then on Saturday we hosted Ballincollig for a hurling blitz. We fielded three teams on both days and the lads really enjoyed their hurling.

 

FÉ13S

Unfortunately there is no championship for the Fé13 this summer but we have a summer league to look forward to.

Starting last weekend with football, the P2 team were away to Mallow and the C3 team away to Kinsale.

P2: Midleton 2-15 Mallow 5-13 (pictured above)

C3: MIdleton 4-2 Kinsale 3-2 (pictured below).

Hurling this coming week C3 v Carrigtwohill and P1 v Douglas.

 

FÉ14S

The panel brought their recent competitive fixtures to an end by playing the remaining league finals against Macroom and Ballincollig.

Unfortunately, the results did not go our way despite the best efforts of the players in both games. It was not for the lack of effort by all concerned that the results went against us and it was clear to see for all in attendance how the players support and play for each other even when the scoreboard is against them.

The football league final played in Macroom was one of two halves; Macroom settled more quickly into the game and opened up a half-time advantage that they did not give up. Following a number of positional changes at half time our players made a battling comeback only to come up short by two points in the end.

The hurling final played in Ballincollig was a closer game throughout with never more than two scores separating the teams, where once again the battling qualities of the panel were on show right up to the final whistle.

The players for both games were: Aidan O’Regan, Alfie Hennessy, Billy Murphy,  Breaninn O'Dalaigh, Charlie Cahill, Cian Hogan; Daniel O’Connell,  Daire Crowley, Donncha Butler, Ethan Foley, Finn Murray, Jack Sweeney, Josh Quill, Manus Stewart, Liam Walsh, Patrick O’Brien, Patrick Spelman, Rian McCormack, Robin O’Brien, Rohan Fitzsimmons, Rory Nolan, Seb Mowinski.

The players will be taking a well-earned break for a couple of weeks from Fé14 activities and we will return to training which will be communicated to parents in due course.

 

FÉ15S

P1 HURLING LEAGUE FINAL V SARSFIELDS

The Fé15 boys travelled to Riverstown on Friday last to play Sarsfields in this year’s P1 Hurling league final. Playing against a significant breeze in the first-half, the lads found points hard to come by. However, goals from Senan Carroll and Shane O’Mahony were important scores giving a half-time score of Sarsfields 0-16 Midleton 2-4. The lads pressed hard in the second half but despite playing some great hurling they just came up short on the night, with a final scoreline of Sarsfields 0-22 Midleton 2-14. The panel was: Michael Allegrini, Rian McCormack, Peader Egan, Patrick Collins, Harry Waterman, Max Murphy, Ciaran Kelly, Scott Dunlea, Cian Lawton (captain), Patrick O’Dowd, Senan Carroll, Dara Birdthistle, John O’Sullivan, Shane O’Mahony, Darragh Mullins, Jack Walsh, Ruairi O’Riordan, Ewan Murphy, Adam Spillane, Dara Cahill, Fionn Bohan, Alex Horgan, Jack Cahill, Charlie McCarthy, Josh Quill.

 

Fé15 P1 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 2 V GLEN ROVERS

The Fé15 boys were on the road again last Monday with a must-win match v Glen Rovers in the second round of the Fé15 P1 hurling championship. In wet conditions the lads showed great determination in the first-half and went in ahead at half-time on a scoreline of Glen Rovers 1-6 Midleton 1-11, the goal coming from Jack Cahill.

The match was delayed for over 10 minutes at the start of the second-half after an injury to captain Cian Lawton, who had to leave the field on a stretcher. The lads regrouped after that break and put in a polished second-half performance with further goals from Senan Carroll and John O’Sullivan giving a final score of Glen Rovers 1-10 Midleton 3-17.

All the lads and management wish Cian a speedy recovery from his injury. The panel was: Michael Allegrini, Josh Quill, Peader Egan, Riain McCormack, Cuan Twomey, Max Murphy, Ciaran Kelly, Scott Dunlea, Cian Lawton (captain), Liam Walsh, Senan Carroll, Patrick O’Dowd, Jack Cahill, Shane O’Mahony, John O’Sullivan, Jack Walsh, Ruairi O’Riordan, Dara Birdthistle, Charlie McCarthy, Finn Cahill.

A special thanks to Glen Rovers for their help with Cian and the amublance on the night. 

Thanks to all that came to cheer on the lads over the last few matches – your support is really appreciated.

Next up for the Fé15 lads is:

· C3 Hurling League v Carrigtwohill (away) Saturday July 22nd at 5pm.

· P2 Football Championship Rd. 2 v Youghal (away) Monday 24th July at 7pm.

 

FÉ17S

Minor Football Championship

Midleton 2-11 Erin's Own 1-5

Midleton got their minor football championship campaign of to a winning start in Caherlag against Erin's Own on Wednesday evening, after getting off to a slow start and trailing by five points at one stage in the first half, they closed the margin to the minimum at the break. Playing with the breeze in the second-half they quickly settled to the task and a good team display yielded 1-7 without reply in the second period with Midleton running out winners by a margin of nine points

 

FIXTURES

FRIDAY, JULY 21
Rebel Og Premier Fé13 Hurling League Premier 1
Douglas V Midleton at 7pm at Douglas Community School

 

SATURDAY, JULY 22
Rebel Og Premier Fé17 C3 Hurling League Group 1
Midleton 2 v Bandon 2 at 1pm in Midleton

Rebel Og Premier Fé15 C3 Hurling League Group 2
Carrigtwohill 2 v Midleton 2  at 5pm in Carrigtwohill

 

MONDAY, JULY 24

Rebel Og East Fé15 Football Championship Division1 Section 2

Youghal v Midleton at 7pm. Venue: Youghal Top Field

Rebel Og East Fe12 Football Phase 2 Group1

St Michaels v Midleton at 8pm in St. Michaels

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

Rebel Og East Fe17 Football Championship Division1

Midleton V Aghada at 7pm in Midleton

 

THURSDAY, JULY 27
Rebel Og Premier Fé16 Hurling League Premier 1 Final
Midleton v Douglas at 7pm. Venue: TBC.

 

CAMOGIE 

U-7S

Our U-7s held a training session in Pairc Uí Chaoimh last Wednesday evening. The girls had a great evening practicing their skills on a different pitch.

 

U-14S

Our U-14s had a great win over Aghada on Tuesday evening in the U-15 Imokilly League at Park South. Next up is Watergrasshill on Saturday evening.
Congratulations to Andrea who was outstanding as captain on the evening.

 

U-15S

Our U-15s team headed to Ballynoe last Tuesday, to play St. Catherines in our 2nd Imokilly League Game. In a really hard-fought game where our defence had to be at its absolute best right up to the last few seconds of the game, we came away with a narrow victory. Special thanks to the five U-14s who stepped up and played a big part in the win. 

 

U-14 CORK TEAM

Huge congratulation to Ciara and Gabby who were part of the U14 Cork team who won the shield in James Stephens Club, Kilkenny on Saturday. 

 

U-16 CORK TEAM

Huge congratulations to Kate O’Sullivan who was part of the U-16 Cork Squad who defeated Wexford last Sunday. Cork will play Galway in the All-Ireland Final on the 29th of July in Nowlan Park Kilkenny. Very best of luck Kate and you’re doing your club proud.
 

 

LADIES FOOTBALL

SKILLS CAMP

Our own Orlagh Farmer is running a skills camp for girls this coming Monday. See picture below for details:

 

MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB

Our next outing is on Monday July 31st at our grounds at Park South, Youghal Road at 10.30am. All welcome!

 

LOTTO DRAW

The Jackpot was €15,000 for last Friday night's jackpot and the numbers drawn this week were 1, 21, 25 and the bonus was 7.

There was no jackpot winner or match 3 winner.

The €25 Lucky Dip Prize winners were: Aidan Ryan, Niall & Yvonne Cotter, Ian Morrison and Michael Carroll.

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....

 

SOCIAL DANCING

Social dancing this Saturday night, July 22 at 9.15pm to Michelle Murphy. A great night is assured. 

 

 

CLUB SHOP

 

NEW PRODUCT IN OUR CLUB SHOP ALERT......

Our brand new club sleeveless vest is now available to buy in our club shop. Available from age 7-8 to XL (see below).

Due to popular demand, we have nearly sold out of our first delivery.

In order to ensure we can meet demand, we will offer these on a pre-order basis via Klubfunder between now and Monday 24th at 7pm. During this period you can order and pay for your size.

Once all pre-orders have been received we will place an order with O’Neill’s. We expect delivery within 2-3 weeks and once received we will contact to arrange collection.

After the 24th you will only be able to order if we have the item in stock.

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.

 

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

 

FREE ONLINE SAFE CLUB COURSES 

Liam Wade and Colemane Quirke recently attended a Safe Club prestation for East Cork clubs at Paric Uí Chaoimh and they have asked me to make you aware of some free online certified courses that are available courtesy of Midleton GAA in association with fit2trade. Please try it out. "It's Free". It's simple and straight forward and very intuitive. Get your children to learn a new life skill. Log on as you see fit and get them certified in Manual Handling / First Aid awareness etc.   

As part of this we must update our Safety Statement which we'll be doing with Sean Corcoran and also we're asked to do a "Health & Safety Walk-about" of the club to identify any risks /observations and record these in a template issue by Croke Park. Subsequent to this, we'll have an audit carried out by the GAA H&S Officer Patrick O Brien (not our Pat O'Brien).

The GAA is also piloting some online Health and Safety Training and have partnered with Fit2Trade. https://www.fit2trade.com/gaa-east-cork/ 

Once you log on, you're guided easily through the process.

Free Training and Certification

There are some great courses on here from Manual Handling to First Aid Awareness plus many others and these are free to all our Membership. Certification follows on successful completion. These courses range generally from 5 to 45 minutes or so. They are ideal for Volunteers or Students (TY Student and others) who want to upskill and have certification. Below are some of the courses available.  I completed the First Aid one and found it interactive and informative. The cert on completion is easy to download.

 

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....

 

BLAST FROM THE PAST

For the week that's in it, a photo ftom the 1992 Midleton GAA golf clasic the showing organising committee and winning team. Also included is Angela Hennessy, Lady President East Cork Golf Club, Patrick Horgan  Chairman Midleton GAA and Maurice Moloney owner East Cork golf club. This was the second year of the annual golf classic, the inaugural year being in 1991.

 

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

All at Midleton GAA club would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Willie Murray, Riverside who died this week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

We would also like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mary Cussen Ryan who died this week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

And we would also like to extend our sympathies to the family and friends of Ursula Coleman of Killeagh GAA club. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.