Midleton GAA Club

21 December, 2023

ADULT CLUB

EAST CORK CHAMPIONS

UNDER 21 A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL

MIDLETON 1-13 SARSFIELDS 0-15

Midleton captain, Paul Connaughton, receiving the cup from East Cork Board chairperson, Avril Geary. Photos with much thanks, as always, to Denis O'Flynn.

The 2023 playing season came to an end at a windy Aghavine on Sunday last as we took on Sarsfields in the Mulcahy Steel sponsored East Cork U-21 AHC Final. 

This was always going to be a really tough battle between two strong teams and so it proved as the result was in the balance right until the final whistle, deep into second-half stoppage time. 

Sars won the toss and opted to play against a very strong breeze in the opening half.  

We got off to a flying start with a point from Tadhg O'Leary Hayes inside 20 seconds followed by a Mikey Finn free and a David Cremin goal to give us a 1-2 to 0-0 lead after three minutes.

Sars came into it but with Mikey Finn in superb form from frees, we led by 1-7 to 0-4 after 22 minutes. By the half-time whistle it was 1-9 to 0-5 in our favour as we turned around to face the gael force breeze.

Sars opened the second-half scoring but three Mikey Finn points on the bounce had us 1-12 to 0-6 in front with 18 minutes to play and looking good.

But four Sars points on the bounce saw them cut the gap to five (1-12 to 0-10) withsix minutes to play before Mikey Finn struck our final score of the game with just over five minutes to play.

Sars hit the last five scores but thankfully our defence held out to keep a crucial cleansheet and at the final whistle we had done it by a single point after a hard-fought, gripping encounter between two very good teams.

This was a great win for this team and its managment team of Pat Walsh, Davy O'Brien, Padraig O'Shea, Alywin Kearney and Jerry Smyth.

Well done to all involved and Up The Magpies!!!!

Scorers: Mikey Finn 0-11, David Cremin 1-1, Tadhg O'Leary Hayes 0-1.

MIDLETON: Brion Saunderson, Aaron Coughlan, Adam Fay, Alex Moloney, Tadhg O'Leary Hayes, Ciarmhac Smyth, Darragh Codd, Mikey Finn, Evan McCarthy, Darragh McCarthy, Alex Quirke, Evan McGrath, Paul Connaughton (Captain), David Cremin, Dara Scanlon. Subs used: Neil Fitzgerald, Tiarnán Roche and Cathal Beausang.

East Cork U-21 AHC Champions 2023.

Mikey Finn striking one of his 11 points on the day.

Davy Cremin running at the Sars defence.

Midleton manager, Pat Walsh, with Donie Keohane and Davy O'Brien after the game.

 

2023 SEAN KEOHANE MEMORIAL LONG PUC

It's that time of year again. As always the Sean Keohane Memorial Long Puc will take place on St. Stephen's Day from Lisgoold to Midleton. Buses will leave at 9am sharp. All proceeds will go to Midleton Meals on Wheels. Full details above.

A big thank you to Sephen Butler Coaches and O'Brien Butchers Carrigtwohill for once again sponsoring this great event again this year.

 

2024 CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS

The draws for the 2024 Cork County Senior and Intermediate hurling championships were held on Thursday night last in Pairc Uí Chaoimh.

In the senior draw we were drawn to play Charleville, Erins Own and Kanturk and in the intermediate draw we were pulled out of the hat to play Ballygiblin, Sarsfields and Aghada.

The Dates and venues were announced last night (Wednesday).....see below: 

We will also host the PSHC meeting of Fr. O'Neills and St. Finbarrs.

 

 

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Thanks to all our U-6 to U-10 boys and girls who turned out in such large numbers on Sunday last for their Christmas party. Thanks to DJ Shane for the great tunes and all the organisers.

 

MIDLETON CAMOGIE

JUNIOR INFANTS

Midleton Camogie Club are recruiting......

 

ONE CLUB CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

Our Christmas Raffle took place on Friday night last. A big thank you to everyone who sold and bought tickets and everyone who sponsored a prize...your support is much appreciated. Here are the winners....

 

REBELS' BOUNTY DRAW

Well done to Caitriona Cody who won €150 in the December Rebels' Bounty Draw...the final draw of 2023.

A big thank you to everyone who supported Midleton GAA in the 2023 draw. It's much appreciated. 

To show our support we did a draw of all who supported our club in the draw for €100 each and here were the winners...

The website for the 2024 draw is now live and you can buy a ticket at the link below....don't forget to put Midleton in the section that asks for your club....this is a vital fundraiser for our club and we would urge members and supporters of our club to please buy a ticket.

Rebels' Bounty - Cork GAA (ergogroup.ie)

 

MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB

Our Monday Club Coffee morning was held a bit earlier this month, on this past Monday, as everyone starts to get ready for Christmas. Santa was on a break from checking his list and dropped in for a quick cuppa.

Míle buíochas do na páistí agus na múinteoirí ó Gaelscoil Mainistir na  Corann for their beautiful singing which added to the festivities. John Hogan kindly donated a hamper which was won by Willie O’Brien.

Sincere thanks to all our members and friends who have attended during the year you have made the Monday Club the success it is. Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir agus gach rath ar 2024!

 

HEALTHY CLUB

The Irish Life Steps Challenge begins again in 2024 starting on January 8th and running until 12th February.

The goal of this challenge is to collectively hit 4,000KM for your club and be entered into the provincial draw.

Challenge your team mates, family members and hit the target of 4,000km.  Every step really does count!  If you took part last year & you still have the Irish Life "My Life" on your phone just click into the app, Munster GAA, find Midleton & join the challenge for 2024. 

All you have to do is....DOWNLOAD: MyLife from the App Store or Google Play Store 

SEARCH: MyLife by Irish Life 

STEP 2: JOIN THE CHALLENGE

Go to Social > Challenges > MyLife's Every Step Counts Challenge + your province > find your club to join.

We had great craic and put up some serious steps last year so hopefully we can get evern more people involved for Midleton this time around....

 

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. 

 

LOTTO 

 

Last Friday night's winning numbers were: 2, 3, 24 and the bonus was 8.

There was no jackpot winner or Match 3 winner. 

The luky dip winners were: Damian Leahy, David O'Brien Snr, Ian Morrison and Claire O'Brien.

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.

Bingo will be on as usual over Christams....Friday, December 22 and Friday, December 29.

Thanks to everyone who has supported the bingo in such great numbers in 2023 and hopefully you can join us again for 2024.

Happy Chirstmas to all our players and their families.

 

SOCIAL DANCING

No dancing now until January 6.

Thanks a million to all our loyal dancing friends for supporting us during 2023 and looking forward to seeing you all back on the floor in 2024. Happy Christmas and New Year to you all.

 

 

CLUB SHOP

Our club shop is taking a well deserved break and will be closed untill February.

Thanks to everyone for supporting the shop in such great numbers in 2023. We wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a brilliant 2024. 

 

MIDLETON WAGPIES PRESENT FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY - A NIGHT OF SONG AND DANCE

On Saturday, January 27 please come and support this fun night with lots of dancing, singing, laughter and just maybe a Surprise Finale Performance from the hosts at Midleton GAA club.

All proceeds go to St Vincent de Paul and will be supporting all local families still struggling from the flood. Tickets available now on Eventbrite at the link below. More details here and on our social media in the coming weeks....

http://www.eventbrite.ie/e/midleton-gaa-wagpies-present-a-night-of-song-laughter-tickets-779388551137?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

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

Everyone at Midleton GAA club would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and all at Carrigtwohill GAA club on the death this week of their Club President, Eddie O'Riordan. 

Eddie was a well-known photographer in the East Cork area, and beyond, for many decades and over the years he must have taken thousands of pictures of Midleton GAA teams, long pucs, functions etc and he was always a pleasure to deal with and a great character. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

 

HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Everyone at Midleton GAA would like to wish all our players, members, their families and friends a very happy and peaceful Happy Christmas. 

We would like to acknowledge all our members and friends who follow and support us from all over the world. 

We would also like to thank everyone who helped us out in 2023 in anyway, committee members, coaches, selectors, players, sponsors, those invoved in preparing and maintaining our pitches and so many more people that work tirelessly for the betterment of our club in the background. We thank you all and look forward to seeing you all again in 2024.

Personally I would like to thank everyone (far too many to mention) who help me each week to compile these notes. Thanks a million. 

The notes will take a break for a few weeks now as we try and recharge the batteries after a very busy 2023 and get ready for 2024.