Midleton GAA Club

06 December, 2023

JUVENILES 

FÉ16 P1 COUNTY CHAMPIONS

MIDLETON 2-18 DOUGLAS 1-12

2023 Fé16 P1 County Hurling Champions.....Midleton.

On Sunday afternoon last we contested the U-16 P1 County Hurling Final against Douglas in Bishopstown.

On our way to the final, we had two extremely tough battles with Youghal and Sars in which we came out on top on both occasions with two-point wins. These games stood us, as we knew Douglas were a formidable outfit.

This was very evident from the off with a lot of physicality and early scores from the opposition. Once we settled, we began to dominate the game, winning every ball that came our way. The scores began to flow from a long range effort from captain Matthew McSweeney, Josh Hogan on the wing, Nicky Coughlan at midfield and the on fire Cian Stack we raced into a 2-8 to 0-5 lead after 20 minutes. The goals coming from the aforementioned Stack and Senan Carroll and with Shane O'Mahony unerring from frees we went in 2-14 to 1-7 in front at the half-time break. It was a superb half of hurling which was our best of the season.

Midleton captain, Matthew McSweeney with the referee and Douglas captain before the game in Bishopstown.

The second-half was a cagey affair, but our work-rate from the likes of Josh Foley, Eoin Ahern, Max Murphy and Sean Crowley kept our opponents at bay who had threatened a comeback only for some wayward shooting. To be fair to our opponents they never threw in the towel, but neither did the likes of Rian O'Driscoll, Lochlann Stewart, Darragh Cronin, Ryan Fitzsimmons and Peter Barrett who worked there socks off to keep the opposition at bay. As the game drew to a close goalkeeper Conor Finn was called upon on several occasions but stood firm on each time.

It was a fantastic win after a long year and captain Matthew McSweeney accepted the cup on behalf of this fine bunch of young men. It also meant that we picked up a league and championship double having defeated the same opposition in the league final in June. Well done to all. Magpies Abú.

MIDLETON: Conor Finn, Rian O Driscoll, Lochlann Stewart, Eoin Ahern, Max Murphy, Matthew McSweeney (Captain), Darragh Cronin, Sean Crowley, Nicky Coughlan, Josh Hogan, Senan Carroll, Josh Foley, Cian Stack, Shane O'Mahony, Peter Barrett, Ryan Fitzsimmons, Noah Cahill, Eoin Hurley, Daniel Donovan, Tiago Fleming, Diarmud Lester.

Celebration time in the dressing room after the game with the cup.

 

AWARDS NIGHT

The Midleton GAA club juvenile club, Fé11s to Fé17s held their annual Christmas party and awards night at the club on Saturday night and a great night was had by the massive attendance. See the various award winners below.

A special thank you to adult players Sam Quirke, Colin Sunderland, Luke Dineen and Cormac Beausang who came to present medals and trophies on the night.

Thanks to all the players/coaches and parents for their help and commitment across 2023!

Fé11 award winner Cian Galvin with manager Aidan O'Donovan.

Fé11 award winner Jack McCarthy with manager Aidan O'Donovan.

Fé12 award winner Devan Dennehy with Luke Dineen.

Fé12 award winner Sam Lacey Tortora with Sam Quirke.

The Fé12 group with mentors and adult players.

Fé13 award winner Tiarnán Galvin with manager Shane O'Dowd.

Fé13 award winner Darragh Glavey with manager Shane O'Dowd.

The Fé13 group with their mentors and adult players.

Fé14 award winner Patrick Spellman with Luke Dineen.

Fé14 award winner Rian McCormack with Sam Quirke.

The Fé14 panel.

Fé15 award winner Senan Carroll with Cormac Beausang.

Fé15 award winner Max Murphy with Sam Quirke.

Fé15 award winner Michael Murphy Allegrini with Colin Sunderland.

Fé15 group with mentors. 

Fé16 award winner Darragh Cronin with Luke Dineen.

Fé16 award winner Sean Crowley with Sam Quirke.

The Fé16 panel with their mentors and adult players.

Fé17 award winner Eoghan Fraser with Colin Sunderland.

Fé17 award winner Odhran Rabbitte and Cormac Beausang.

The Fé17 players on the night.

The selection of trophies won by the juvenile club in 2023.

 

JOINT CHRISTMAS PARTY 

This year the Juvenile, Camogie and Ladies Football clubs are combining for an U-6 to U-10 Christmas party on Sunday, December 17..here are the details....

 

ADULT CLUB

AGM

Our annual general meeting was held in our clubhouse on Thursday evening and thanks to everyone who attended. 

The Midleton GAA committee for the coming year is as follows: 

Chairman - John Fenton

Vice-Chairman - Vincent Reddy

Secretary - Liam Wade

Assistant Secretary - Mairead Beausang

Treasurer - John Hogan

PRO - Ger Lawton

Registrar - Kieran Denihan 

Rest of the Club Executive for 2024: Coleman Quirke, Ger Fitzgerald, John Ferriter, Eoin Ferriter, Aidan Ryan, Tracy Saunderson, Diarmuid Ó Dálaigh, Martin McSweeney, Jerome Curtin, Alan Donegan, Brian Sheedy, Tracey Ryan and Michael Carroll.  

 

UNDER 21 A HURLING

Our U-21 A hurlers play Bride Rovers in the East Cork semi-final on Saturday, December 9 at 12pm. Venue to be confirmed. Best of luck to all involved.

 

BEST OF LUCK LADS

Best of luck to County winning Midleton hurlers, Tommy Wallace, Killian Burke and Sean O'Meara who will line out in the London Senior Hurling Championship Final for Robert Emmetts v Brothers Pearse on Saturday next. We're all behind ye lads.

 

HEALTHY CLUB

At the Munster Provincial Awards this week at Mallow GAA Club, Midleton GAA Healthy Club received a Silver Healthy Club Award for our policies, activities and for our engagement with our wider community.

Midleton GAA's Healthy Club journey started back in 2013, when we were selected as one of the 13 clubs nationally to take part in the Healthy Club Initiative. Sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to achieving this award, to those in 2013 who had the vision to sign Midleton GAA Club up to the initiative and to those who have come on board in later years. 

This award could not have been achieved if we as a club did not work together to promote the health and wellbeing of all our members! Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and we will start 2024 with the Irish Life Every Step Counts Challenge (more details next week).

(Well done to Mairead Beausang and all who have worked tirelessly on this project on behalf of our club for the last ten years.....it's much appreciated.)

 

FONDÚIREACHT SHEOSAIMH MHIC DHONNCHA 2023

Diarmuid Ó Dálaigh receiving our silver award at Croke Park on Friday night from Lorcán Mac Gabhann and Paul Flanagan.

The 2023 Joe McDonagh Foundation ID medals were presented at a special ceremony in Croke Park on Friday night last. 55 clubs from all over Ireland won bronze, silver or gold medals for their efforts, work and commitment to the promotion of the Irish language. The 7 Gold Medal winning clubs, the 15 Silver Medal winning clubs and the 33 Bronze Medal winning clubs this year, were announced by sports and entertainment broadcaster Gráinne McElwain.

We were delighted to have been awarded a silver medal on the night. Congratulations and well done to our Irish and Cultural Officer, Diarmuid Ó Dálaigh for all his hard work in achieving this accolade. Maith an fear. 

The Joe McDonagh Foundation is a partnership scheme between Glór na nGael and the GAA. The partnership is committed to increasing the presence and use of Irish in GAA clubs throughout the country. These medals are evidence of the clubs' ongoing efforts to integrate the Irish language into their activities and to foster their growth amongst their members and communities.

This event not only recognises the individual achievements of the clubs, but also strengthens the importance of nurturing and promoting the Irish language through sport.

Bronnadh boinn aitheantais Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha 2023 ag searmanas speisialta i bPáirc an Chrócaigh oíche Aoine, an 1 Nollaig 2023. Bhuaigh 55 club ó gach cearn den tír boinn chré-umha, airgid nó óir as a gcuid iarrachtaí, a gcuid oibre agus a dtiomantas do chur chun cinn na Gaeilge. Ba í an craoltóir spóirt agus siamsaíochta Gráinne McElwain, a bhí mar bean an tí, a d’fhógair na 7 gclub a bhain Boinn Óir, na 15 chlub a bhain Boinn Airgid agus an 33 club a bhain Boinn Cré-Umha i mbliana.

Is scéim chomhpháirtíochta í Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha idir Glór na nGael agus an CLG. Tá an comhpháirtíocht tiomanta do láithreacht agus úsáid na Gaeilge a mhéadú i gclubanna CLG ar fud na tíre. Is fianaise iad na boinn seo a bronnadh ar iarrachtaí leanúnacha na gclubanna chun an Ghaeilge a chomhtháthú ina ngníomhaíochtaí agus chun a fás a chothú i measc a mbaill agus a bpobail. 

Ní hamháin go n-aithníonn an ócáid seo éachtaí aonair na gclubanna, ach neartaíonn sé freisin an tábhacht a bhaineann leis an Ghaeilge a chothú agus a chur chun cinn tríd an spórt.

 

CAMOGIE 

CHRISTMAS PARTIES

Our U-6 to U-10 Christmas party will be held on Sunday 17th at 3pm in the club, shared with juvenile boys and ladies football. See below for details.

Our U-11 and over Christmas party will take place on Saturday 16th of December in the club from 6pm. Music will be provided on the night and a great time is guaranteed. 

 

IMOKILLY PLAYERS

A massive congratulations to the following girls that have been selected for the Imokilly Hub: 

(U15): Sarah Goulding, Amy O Connell, Ciara Hynes and Gabrielle Smyth 

(U13): Saoirse Murphy Lane Well done to all girls that participated in the trials this year. 

 

LADIES FOOTBALL

U-16 EAST CORK LEAGUE FINAL

Our football season came to a close on Sunday last with a great victory over Bride Rovers. Great credit is due to all girls for playing in bitterly cold conditions. Well done to the whole panel and the management team. 

Final score: Midleton 2-4 Bride Rovers 1-5

 

 

WELL DONE DEIRDRE

Congratulations to our Club delegate Deirdre Kenny who was voted as the PRO for Cork Ladies Football at their annual AGM on Monday evening. No doubt you will do a fantastic job. 

 

WAGPIES CHRISTMAS PARTY

Fantastic fun was had by all at the Wagpies Christmas party which was held last Saturday.  A huge thank you to DJ Shane Farmer for spreading the joy and to Cantec for donating selection boxes for all the kids. And of course thank you to the amazing Wagpies Mothers and others who raised €1,000 for the Rainbow Club Cork and brought boxes of food which have been donated this week to Penny dinners. Thanks also to Santa and his Elves for playing a blinder.

 

ONE CLUB CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

Tickets for our One Club Christmas Draw for 2023 are now on sale at the link below....please support and spread the word....

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

Tickets will also be on sale this coming Saturday all day at Market Green.

 

MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB

Our December gathering will take place on Monday, December 18 at 10.30am.

 

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. 

 

JINGLE AND MINGLE

Step into the enchantment of A Midleton Christmas this weekend, December 8/9.

Enjoy exclusive discounts, late-night shopping on Friday night, Santa arriving at 10am on Saturday morning, and festive workshops like crafting wreaths.

Immerse in the joyous sounds of carol singing and choirs, creating a Christmas atmosphere for all ages. Little ones, experience the whimsy of Santa on the Saturday and embark on delightful Christmas trails uncovering hidden gems in festive splendour. A Midleton Christmas is for everyone—from families to the young and young at heart. Join us not just for Christmas shopping but to be part of the warm spirit that defines Midleton during the season. Come, share the joy, and make A Midleton Christmas a cherished tradition for all. #MidletonChristmas #Festivemagic

 

LOTTO 

On Friday night John Fenton and Liam Wade made the presenation of a cheque for €15k to Cathy O'Shea who scooped the top prize on the previous Friday night. She is joined in the picture by her daughter Deirdre. Well done Cathy and thanks for your support.

Last Friday night's winning numbers were: 25, 27, 30 and the bonus was 7.

There was no jackpot winner or Match 3 winner. 

The luky dip winners were: Jessie Casey, Emma Dommeney, Eileen Walsh and Margaret McCarthy.

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

Dancing this Saturday night, December 9, to the mighty Dermot Lyons. It starts at 9.15pm and a great night is assured.

 

CLUB SHOP

Stock levels in the club shop for Christmas will be while stocks last so order early to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the shop will close on December 16 and will remain closed until February for a well deserved and earned break.

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.

 

TEDDY MCCARTHY NIGHT

Cork GAA are holding a special tribute evening to the late Teddy McCarthy on this coming Saturday, December 9 at Pairc Uí Chaoimh.

The Cork Footballers will play Meath at 3pm and the Cork Hurlers will play Galway at 5pm.

Let's remember 1990 All-Ireland finals when Teddy won the double with his Cork team-mates.

More info on: http://gaacork.ie/teddymac

 

CORK PLAYERS

The Midleton CBS Sciath na Scoil team were delighted to meet some of the Cork hurling and football panels at Sports Direct in Mahon Point on Thursday night, including our own Tommy O'Connell (front row, far left).

 

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.