Midleton GAA Club

12 October, 2023

ALL ROADS LEAD TO PAIRC UÍ CHAOIMH

There's only one place to be this Sunday afternoon and that's Pairc Uí Chaoimh for the Co-Op Superstores Cork County Premier Senior Hurling Championship Final between Midleton and Sarsfields. Throw-in at 4pm. 

It is preceded by the Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Final between Kilworth and Castlelyons at 2pm. 

Please come out and this great bunch of players and management in this huge game for them. 

Remember you must purchase your tickets in advance at the following link - no cash or card taken at the gate: 

http://gaacork.ie/tickets/

PATH TO THE FINAL: 

Round 1 - Midleton 1-27 Bishopstown 1-13

Round 2 - Midleton 3-19 Glen Rovers 1-13

Round 3 - Midleton 0-23 Blackrock 0-18

Round 4 - Semi-Final - Midleton 1-17 St. Finbarr's 0-18

 

MEDIA/OPEN DAY

On Saturday morning last we had a great morning at Clonmult Memorial Park as we welcomed members of the local press to interview our players and management teams ahead of the upcoming county finals and also we welcomed our juvenile boys and girls who got heaps of autographs and pictures with our players. It was a great morning and a big thank you for everyone for turning up in such large numbers and generating a great buzz around the club. A big thank you also to Andrew Foley for his superb work on the camera which can be seen at the following link...http://www.flickr.com/photos/140256824@N08/albums/72177720311765681/with/53241631766/

 

LIVE STREAMING/BAR OPEN

The match will be shown live on http://rebelsonline.gaacork.ie/ on Sunday and it will also be streamed live in our club bar at Clonmult Memorial Park. The bar will open from 3.30pm and will be open till closing time....

 

COUNTY FINAL TRAINS

A big thank you to our friends at Irish Rail who have put on additional trains from Midleton to Cork and back for Sunday's County Final in Pairc Uí Chaoimh. 

The extra trains will run at:

1315 Cork – Midleton / 1345 Midleton - Cork

1355 Cork – Midleton / 1425 Midleton – Cork

1915 Cork – Midleton / 1945 Midleton - Cork

1945 Cork – Midleton / 2015 Midleton – Cork

 

SHUTTLE BUSES

For this Sunday's, Co-Op Superstores Premier Senior & Premier Intermediate Hurling Finals, two shuttle buses will be available to collect supporters opposite Goldbergs Bar, Victoria Road from 1pm and drop off outside the Live at the Marquee site. 

Buses should be departing every 20 minutes. 

There will be no charge on patrons using this service.

Please note that due to large numbers leaving the Stadium following the conclusion of the Premier Senior Final, journey times may be extended. 

Please see route plan below. 

City Council Car Parks are also available to anyone wishing to use them. 

 

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

We would like to thank all our main sponsors and our Friends of the Magpies (see below) who are a brilliant support to our club financially and beyond in good times and not so good. It's much appreciated.

Here are our main club sponsors and up to date Friends of the Magpies....please support our sponsors if you can at all....

Below is an introduction to our latest fundraising effort that has progressing well over recent months. We have been reaching out to businesses to come on board with us at a cost of €1000 a year for three years. Below are the details, benefits and contact details and a link to the Friends of the Magpies page on our website..

Check out all the details and who to contact if you're interested at:

friends-of-the-magpies

 

A BIT OF TOWN DECORATING 2

A huge thank you to our band of volunteers who took to the roads of Midleton on Saturday to erect bunting in the town ahead of our upcoming senior & intermediate county finals....it's much appreciated. #UpTheMapies

 

LET'S TURN MIDLETON BLACK & WHITE

 

To mark the superb of achievement of our adult teams qualifying for two County Finals in the coming weeks, we are asking the people of Midleton to Turn our town (and surrounds) Black & White.

The town is looking really well and a big thank you to everyone for going to the effort and if you haven't then there's still time....Let's do this. And don't forget to tag us on social media or send your pics to pro.midleton.cork@gaa.ie.....#MAGPIESABÚ 

 

MIDLETON GREATS LOOK AHEAD

Therese O'Callaghan of the Irish Examiner Sport was in Clonmult Memorial Park to speak to two of our all time great players, John Fenton and Ger Fitzgerald, ahead of Sunday's County Premier Senior Final....watch it at the link below:

http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41246437.html

 

BEST WISHES LUKE

We'd like to wish a very speedy recovery and return to our back line to Luke Dineen who was injured in our County PSHC semi-final win over St. Finbarr's in Pairc Uí Chaoimh.

 

EAST CORK U-21A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Our U-21 A footballers' opening game has been rescheduled to October 25 against Glanmire in Sallybrook.

 

40 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK 

40 years ago last Monday (October 9) the hurlers of Midleton ended a 67 year famine to land the Cork County Senior Hurling title by defeating St. Finbarr's in the Final in Pairc Uí Chaoimh. It was a never to be forgotten day for the Magpies and it was one that kick started a memorable era for the club as they went on to add several more county titles as well as Munster and All-Ireland crowns.....pictured is captain John Fenton lifting the cup after the win.

 

BEST OF LUCK LADS

Best of luck to County winning Midleton players, Tommy Wallace, Killian Burke and Sean O'Meara who will line out for Robert Emmett's in next Sunday's London hurling final. 

 

MAGPIES ALL STARS

A big thank you to Micheál Keohane and the senior players who teamed up with the Magpies All-Stars for a fun puck around and to sign a few autographs at Clonmult Memorial Park on Sunday.

Our players were delighted to meet them ahead of Sunday's county final and we wish them the very best of luck against Sarsfields.

 

JUVENILES

FÉ6S

Attention all future Magpies (or parents of)......Pre-registratio is now OPEN for our brand new Fé6 Magpies - i.e. those who have just started junior infants. Training commences on October 21...see below for all the details.....

 

FÉ9S

On Saturday morning last our young Magpies travelled to Ballincollig for a hurling blitz against the host club and Valley Rovers. It  was an action packed morning, where we fielded three teams and each team played three games. A special word for our excellent mascot Fionn O’Leary, he can’t wait to play for the Magpies.

BEST OF LUCK

The players and management would like to wish the seniors the best of luck in Sunday’s county final, ‘Up The Magpies.’

 

FÉ11S 

Our Fé11s hosted Blarney on Saturday in Park South in a hurling challenge game. 

We put the lads into three teams of nine for this and all three teams on the day were outstanding getting some great scores throughout each of the games. Well done lads!! 

BEST OF LUCK

We would like to wish our Senior Team all the best in the County Final.......Up The Magpies!!

 

FÉ15S

FÉ15 C3 HURLING LEAGUE FINAL V BALLINORA

The last competitive game of the season for the Fé15 boys was the final of the C3 Hurling league against Ballinora. Finishing top of the league ensured home advantage at Clonmult Memorial Park for the final. Having last played a competitive match in this competition on August 19^th and playing into a slight breeze in the first half, the lads started slowly and found points hard to come by. However, important goals from James Carey and Patrick O’Dowd in this first half ensured that the lads were at least within touching distance at their opponents at half time with the scoreline Midleton 2-4 Ballinora 0-14.

The second-half was a tight affair with very little between the two teams. However, the ability of the Midleton lads to raise the green flag proved decisive, with further goals from Scott Dunlea, Ewan Murphy and James Carey. Credit also to some outstanding defending across the team and special mention to our goalkeeper Michael Allegrini who was outstanding on the day and indeed throughout the year. The scoreline at the final whistle after a pulsating second half was Midleton 5-7 Ballinora 0-19. Well done lads.

Scorers: James Carey (2-2), Scott Dunlea (1-1), Patrick O’Dowd, Ewan Murphy (1-0 each), Dara Birdthistle, Fionn Bohan, Sean Gregory, Darragh Mullins (0-1 each).

MIDLETON: Michael Allegrini, Patrick Collins, Cuan Twomey, Adam Spillane, Ruairi O’Riordan, Jason Morley, Fionn Bohan, Patrick O’Dowd, Scott Dunlea, Dara Birdthistle, Sean Gregory (captain), Darragh Mullins, Bradley O’Brien, James Carey, Alex Horgan, Ewan Murphy, Dara Cahill, Rian Casey, Cian Hogan, Josh Quill.

Sean Gregory receiving the cup from Eoghan O'Connor of Rebel Og.

BEST OF LUCK

The very best of luck to the senior and intermediate players over the coming weeks in the county finals – you’ll have the full support of the Fé15 players and management. MAGPIESABU. 

 

CAMOGIE 

UNDER 10S

Our U10s had a great end of season fun night out of bowling in Airtastic, after a long season. Well done to all, they’re a super bunch of young ladies.

 

UNDER 11S

Our U11s travelled west last Saturday morning to play in a blitz against Na Piarsaigh and Bandon in Bandon GAA. It was the first time for many of our girls to play 15 aside on a larger pitch and they did not disappoint. We played two matches against the host team Bandon and Na Piarsaigh and displayed some great skills and excellent teamwork throughout. Thank you to all involved, the girls, the coaches and parents who travelled.

 

UNDER 14S

Our U14s played St. Catherine’s in the P2 County Final on Sunday morning. Unfortunately it wasn’t our day but we’re hugely proud of this group of girls and what they have achieved. Congratulations to St. Catherine’s on their win. For our girls we have the Imokilly League Final on Saturday Oct 14^th at 11:30am in Clonmult Memorial Park. It would be great to have some home support for this fantastic bunch of girls.

Huge congratulations to our Captain Ciara today. Cork’s #1 and so well deserved.

 

JUNIOR BS

Best of luck to our Junior B team who play Rockbán in Championship semi-final next Saturday, 14^th of October at 4:30pm at home in Clonmult Memorial Park. Come out to support the girls.

 

BEST OF LUCK

Best of luck to our senior hurling team, coaches and all involved in the club next Sunday. Midleton Camogie will be cheering ye on. Magpies Abú.

 

LADIES FOOTBALL 

JUNIOR A CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL

U-16 COUNTY FINAL

This Saturday our U16 girls take on St Michael’s in their County final. We wish all the players and management the very best of luck. 

BEST WISHES

Best of luck to our senior hurlers and their management in their County final on

Sunday. 

 

GAA MEMORABILIA EXHIBTION

In November, a group of Irish GAA stars (including our own Orlagh Farmer) and musicians will travel to Kenya as part of a Warriors for Humanity campaign in aid of Self Help Africa.

This group of GAA players will take part in only the second ever All-Star, Male and Female game in Africa. The target is for each participant to raise €10,000 by November. The goal is to plant one million trees in Africa in partnership with Self Help Africa who have spent decades working closely with local farmers, communities and experts to be the best at what they do. Each tree we plant will represent a livelihood for an African family.

'An integral part of the project is to train farmers on managing their trees for this purpose. As a result, we know that the trees are looked after and cared for over the years. We want the impact of our work to be felt for many years to come, benefitting future generations and leaving a legacy we can all be proud of.

To help fundraise for this great cause, Orlagh, wit the help of Denis O'Sullivan will stage a brilliant exhibition of GAA memoribilia at Midleton GAA Club on the upcoming Bank Holiday Monday (October 30) from 11am to 5pm. You can donate on the day or if you can't make it (it's well worthwhile if you can at all) then you can donate at: http://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/OrlaghFarmer

 

MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB

Next gathering is on Monday, October 30 10.30am Midleton GAA Club All Welcome!

 

LOTTO DRAW

The Jackpot was €15,000 for last Friday night's jackpot and the numbers drawn this week were: 2, 17, 24  and the bonus number was 1.

There was no jackpot winner or match 3 winner.

The €25 Lucky Dip Prize winners were: Charlie McGrath, Jim O'Brien, John Murphy and Ettie Scully.

Play 24/7 at: http://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton%20GAA/lotto

Win a €100 Club Shop Voucher

Ensure you play our Club Lotto tomorrow Friday 13^th Oct and be in win a chance of winning a €100 Club Shop Voucher and the €15,000 Lotto Jackpot

It’s easy play each week by:

•       Ticking “Auto Renew” and play each week, or
•       Set the “Number of draws to play” at 50 and be entered for 50 weeks.

Winner of the €100 voucher will be announced at the Lotto Draw tomorrow evening.

"Lets all pull together this weekend and next" 

 

 

BINGO

 

Fancy a good night which also benefits Midleton GAA club...what about bingo on Friday nights?

It kicks off at 7.30pm 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....

 

OÍCHE GHAELACH AGUS CHULTÚIR

Irish and Trad. music Night  in club this and every second Friday night at 9. 15pm  Fáilte roimh chách. All welcome.
Go n-eirí go buacach lenár bhfoireann i gCraobh an Chontae. Magpies Abú.

 

SOCIAL DANCING

Social dancing this Saturday night from 9.15pm to Declan Aungier. A great night is assured.

 

CLUB SHOP

With huge weekends coming up for our club, with two County Finals, Mary has a full stock of club gear, car flags, flags, headbands and all you need to support the Magpies in style.

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. This week to coincide with the Meet and Greet of the players in the main pitch at Clonmult Memorial Park the shop will be open from 9.30am to 10.30am. 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.

 

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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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 their deepest sympathies to James and all the O'Donnell family and Denis' friends on the recent death of Denis O'Donnell of Lismore and formerly of Midleton. Denis was a big part of our club for many years and he will be missed. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

We would also like to extend to our deepest condolences to Myles and the Nash family at the recent death of Joe. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.