Midleton GAA Club

16 November, 2023

LADIES FOOTBALL 

EAST CORK UNDER 16 CHAMPIONS

Massive congratulations to our U-16 panel and their management who completed the double this year when they defeated Bride Rovers in the East Cork Championship in Pairc Uí Chaoimh on Tuesday night.

A great game of football kept the crowd entertained with nothing between the sides. Fortunately for Midleton a late goal saw us win by two points. This team have a fantastic attitude and never give up and they fought till the very end. Final score Midleton 3-6 Bride Rovers 1-10. 

This cup now sits proudly alongside the Cork County Championship cup they won last month. Well done to all the girls and their management team. We would like to wish the very best of luck to the girls who played their last U-16 game and will now move onto the Minor grade. 

 

AGM

Last Wednesday we held our annual AGM. Each group had the chance to give an account of their year. Overall it was a great year for ladies football with all groups succeeding in maintaining their high numbers and ensuring ample game time for all girls. 

All groups are now on a well deserved break from training. We would like to wish all those who are moving up grades the very best of luck. 

All of the current officers of the Club were re-elected for 2024. They are as follows:

Chairperson - Brian Sheedy

Secretary - Mairead Beausang

Treasurer - Elaine Sheedy

PRO - Tracy Saunderson 

Registrar - Donnacha Tagney

Childrens Officer - Ber Kelly

Irish and Cultural Officer - Donnacha Tagney

East Cork Board delegate - Deirdre Kenny

Gaelic for Mothers and Others - Ciara Speight

 

WAGPIES AWARDS NIGHT

Best of luck to our Gaelic For Mothers & Others, aka 'The Wagpies' who are holding their first ever annual awards night at our clubhouse at Clonmult Memorial Park on this Friday night....

 

ORLAGH FARMER'S KENYA TRIP

Later this month, 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.

You can donate at: http://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/OrlaghFarmer

 

MIDLETON TOGETHER MUSIC FESTIVAL

What a festival of music we had last Sunday week in Midleton GAA in aid of families affected by recent flooding. A magnificent sum of €16,422 has been raised through ticket sales, GoFundMe page and donations on the day.

These funds will be given to SVP for their dedicated local flood fund.

An awful lot of people made this day possible. Too many to mention individually but this was a classic example of community spirit and a coming-togetherness in aid of a great cause.

Many thanks and well done to all.

Ní neart go cur le chéile - There is no strength without unity.

 

ADULT CLUB 

UNDER 21 C HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Our second U-21 team opened their championship campaign at home in Clonmult Memorial Park on Saturday against Sarsfields. 

This was a really close battle all through the 60 minutes. At the halfway stage we held a slender 0-9 to 0-7 advantage but in the end we narrowly lost out by a single point on a final score of 0-18 to 0-17.

Our next group game is against Carrignavar at home on November 26.

MIDLETON: Zach Smith, Colin Sunderland, Darragh Codd, Tomas Dunlea, Carthaigh Cronin, Evan McCarthy, Daire Mooney, Luke Deane (C), Niall Lang (0-2), Ben O’Neill (0-1), James McSweeney (0-1), Ben Kenneally (0-1), Darragh Egan (0-1), Nicky Daly Hayes (0-1), Daniel Garde (0-8 , 4F). Subs: Darragh McCarthy (0-2), Paddy Walsh, Conor Morley, Rory Lester, Adam O'Connor, Odhran Dennigan.

 

UNDER 21 A FOOTBALL

Our U-21 A footballers play their third group game on Sunday coming, November 19, away to Cobh at 2.30pm. 

 

UNDER 21 A HURLING

Carrigtwohill's one point win over Erin's Own on Saturday means that ourselves and Carrigtwohill are now through to the semi-finals of the championship. We are due to meet Carrigtwohill on Saturday week, November 25, in Clonmult Memorial Park at 2.30pm to see who goes through to the semi-final as top seed from our group. 

 

AGM

Don't forget our Annual General Meeting is on Thursday, November 30 at 8pm.

 

CONGRATULATIONS PATRICK

Nominations closed for Cork County GAA Board positions on Monday, meaning that our own Patrick Horgan will be elected unopposed as the new Chairman of Cork GAA at the County Convention on Tuesday, December 12. He will become the first Midleton person to hold this position. We congratulate him and his family and wish him well in the role....#MagpiesAbú

 

WELL DONE GER

Congratulations and best of luck to Ger Manley, who was this week announced as the new manager of the All-Ireland Champions Cork senior camogie team for the 2024 season. 

 

JUVENILES 

FÉ6S

Our brand new Magpies had their second training session on Saturday morning last in the Community Centre. Thanks to coaching officer Martin McSweeney for helping out.

Remember new members always welcome. Training every Saturday morning 9.30-10.30am. Contact David Cody at (086) 784 8356 for more details.

 

TWO CHRISTMAS PARTIES THIS YEAR

We are having two Christmas parties this year....here are the details....

Please note that the second one (Sunday, December 17) is for boys and girls from U-6 to U-10.

 

FÉ16S

Our Fé16 hurlers are out on the double this weekend and the footballers are out too. 

On Saturday our second team take on Douglas in the Rebel Og Fé16 Hurling Championship Division 1 Section 2 semi-final at 12 noon.

Then on Sunday our first team travel to Bishopstown for their Rebel Og P1 Fé16 Hurling Championship semi-final against Sarsfields at 3.45pm.

On Monday, our Fé16s are back in Bishopstown at 7.45pm to take on Mayfield in the Rebel Og Fé16 Football Championship Division 1 Section 1.

 

FÉ17S

Our minor footballers were in action on Sunday when they took on a strong St. Colmcilles in the Rebel Og East Fé17 Football Championship Division 1 Shield Final in Carrignavar. 

Our lads gave it everything but on the day they were beaten by the better team. Final score: 5-11 to 0-5. 

 

CAMOGIE 

Our minor team had a very exciting win against Cloughduv in Championship in Cloughduv on Sunday afternoon. Midleton came away victorious on a scoreline of 5-5 to 2-13, a single point victory in what was a fantastic game of camogie with each girl showing great grit and determination. Premier plate semi-final is now scheduled as a home fixture in Midleton on November 26. 

 

MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB

Next gathering is on Monday, November 27 at 10.30am at Midleton GAA Club. All Welcome!

 

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS THIS CHRISTMAS.....AND ALWAYS!

If the recent floods in our town have taught us aything then it's the need to support our local businesses. As the Christmas shopping season is now underway, we are making a special plea to all our members and supporters to shop local this Festive Season and all year round. Especially we are asking you to support our sponsors (see below) because without them we would be unable to exist and provide the sports we love for so many people across our plethora of teams in our GAA, Camogie and Ladies Foootball clubs.

Thanks a million to all our sponsors, we really appreciate your support this year and every year....#UpTheMagpies. 

 

TABLE QUIZ

Some of our club members are hosting a Table Quiz for the The Hope Foundation in our club house on Thursday next, November 23. €40 per team and €20 for a student team. Please support if you can......

 

TRATH NA GCEIST NÁISIÚNTA/NATIONAL IRISH LANGUAGE GAA TABLE QUIZ COMPETITION

Comhgháirdeachas le Foireann Tráth na gCeist CLG Maninistir na Corann a bhuaigh duais an tarna áit I gcraobh na Mumhan de Tráth na gCeist Boird CLG Náisiúnta agus a raghaidh ar aghaidh go Craobh na hÉireann i bPáirc an Chrócaigh i mí Eanair. Bhí Jerome Curtin, Vincent O’Neill, jerry Smyth agus Diarmuid Ó Dálaigh ar an bhfoireann.

Congratulations to the Midleton GAA Irish language Table Quiz team who won second prise at the Munster final and qualified for the All-Ireland Quiz as Gaeilge in Páirc an Chrócaigh in January. The team comprised of Jerome curtin, Jerry Smyth, Vincent O’Neill and Diarmuid Ó Dálaigh were up against some very experienced teams from all over Munster. The team came second on the night and each team member got a lovely wooden/parker type pen.

 

LOTTO DRAW

The Jackpot was €15,000 for last Friday night's jackpot and the numbers drawn this week were: 5, 19, 22  and the bonus number was 6.

There was no jackpot winner or match three winner.

The €25 Lucky Dip Prize winners were: Mary Quinn, Dee Geary, Geraldine Walsh and Caroline Cullen.

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).

 

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 for coming in such big numbers, it is much appreciated. New players are always welcome....

 

SOCIAL DANCING

Social dancing this Saturday night, November 18 to the excellent Peter Burke. A great night is assured.

 

CLUB SHOP

Mary and the Club Shop will be open for business this coming Saturday morning.

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 11am. Thank you.

 

S&C CONFERENCE

Cork GAA High-Performance Dept. is hosting a Strength & Conditioning Conference for Club coaches this coming Saturday, November 18. Registration is NOW OPEN! It promises to be a great day of learning and growth.

Get all the details at: http://gaacork.ie/conference23/ 

 

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 

We would like to extend our condolences to Olivia Roche and all the Murray family on the death of her mam, Anne, this week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

We also wish to send our deepest sympathies to Karl Walsh and his family at the death of his dad Paul (John Paul). Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

We would also like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family friends of Sarsfields Juvenile Secretary Ger Mohally. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.