Midleton Hurling and Football, Ladies Football and Camogie Club Notes - January, 18
18 January, 2024
HAPPY NEW YEAR
I know it's well in to January now but as this is our first notes of 2024, can I take this opportunity to wish all our members and supporters a very Happy New Year and here's hoping that the year will be a great one for us all, on and off the fields of play. #MagpiesAbú
2023 SEAN KEOHANE MEMORIAL LONG PUC
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The Sean Keohane Memorial Long Puc took place as always on St. Stephen's Day from Lisgoold to Midleton.
We had a brilliant turnout on a beautiful morning and we raised €1105 for Midleton Meals on Wheels.
The winners on the day were: Conor Lehane, Killian Burke and Padraig O'Farrell (pictured in the top pic receiving their prize from Micheál Keohane on behalf of the Keohane family, who as always turned out in great numbers...thanks very much).
Middle picture is the start line of the adult competiton and the bottom picture is the start of the juvenile competition.
A big thank you to Sephen Butler Coaches and O'Brien Butchers Carrigtwohill for once again sponsoring this great event again this year.
IN THE RED OF CORK
Great to see five of our lads involved in the Cork senior hurling panel in the recent games against UCC and Clare. And they are back in action on Sunday (rearranged from Wednesday night) against Limerick in Rathkeale.
Well done Brion, Tommy, Conor, Cormac and Sam and best of luck for the rest of the year with Cork.
REBELS' BOUNTY DRAW - A LETTER FROM OUR CHAIRMAN, JOHN FENTON
'I write to ask for your support for the 2024 Rebels Bounty Draw that recently launched. As a club we are keenly interested in promoting this draw as it is a substantial and important fundraiser for Midleton GAA One Club. Last year this draw generated almost €30,000 for our club. We need to at least equal this figure for 2024 as we have substantial work planned for Clonmult Park and Park South this year and we need the support of our entire membership and supporters across Adult & Juvenile GAA, Ladies Football & Camogie. Many thanks to all those who have contributed to the draw over recent years and now we ask for your support again for this year so as to have the best possible facilities for our members.
In the month of January 2024 the fencing on the pavilion side of Clonmult Memorial Park will be replaced along with a section of the fencing behind the Railway goals. We also will also be increasing the length of the ball stopping nets at the Railway end. In park South, we have recently installed a new mains water system and have also purchased a second hand utility vehicle for maintenance use there. Other routine field maintenance work will continue throughout the Spring at both Clonmult Park and Park South. The overall cost of these essential works is approximately €75,000, so the need for a good return from the Rebels Bounty draw is paramount.
The first three draws (for January, February, March) will take place at the end of March. Last year the club purchased two Páirc Ui Chaoimh Premium tickets for club use and the first event in 2024 where these tickets can be used will be the Munster v Crusaders rugby game on February 3. We will raffle these tickets at the end of January for all fully paid up members including direct debit supporters for the Rebels Bounty 2024 draw.
Later in the year we will raffle these tickets for all sporting events, including the Bruce Springsteen concert, for all members of the Rebels Bounty draw 2024.
We would appeal for your support for the 2024 draw and help keep our club at the forefront of the GAA in Cork. You can also win up to €20k each month and have the chance of winning any one of 360 cash prizes including a once off Jackpot of €100k. The attached brochure gives all the details.
You can support by paying a once off payment of €100 or 10 payments of €10 by Direct Debit. The same link is used for both:
Make sure to put Midleton in the box when it asks your for your club.
Note: We have already met our commitment to Cork County Board for the cost of these draws, so Midleton GAA receives the full value of your payment.
If you are a member from last year and are renewing online or through the Rebels Bounty Office you will need your draw number. If you don't have it in your emails then please email David at the address below and he'll get it for you.
Also if you paid by Direct Debit last year you should automatically be re-entered this year. Check your bank statement for January as this month's €10 has already come out of peoples' accounts.
If you've any queries, please contact David Codd our Rebels Bounty Co-Ordinator at midletonrebelsbounty@gmail.com
Many Thanks for your support.
Magpies Abú
MIDLETON WAGPIES PRESENT FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY - A NIGHT OF SONG AND DANCE
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On Saturday week, 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. It promises to be a brilliant night at Midleton GAA Club.
MC on the night will be the excellent Richie Hayes from Mrs Browns Boys and The Voice of Ireland.
Acts performing on the night include: The Kiltha Tones, Billie Jean's RDC, Dots Tobin, Charlie McAllister, Studio D, Pat the Hat, Kevin Ahern, Leanne Quinn, Killian McCarthy and many more...
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 and at behind the bar at Midleton GAA or by conatcting Lynda at 087-9379894.
JUVENILES
NEW SECRETARY
We are delighted to welcome on board Podge Dunlea as our new juvenile secretary. Best of luck with the new role.
We would also like to say a sincere thank you to David Cody who has done an excellent job in the role over recent years.
2024 MANAGERS
Here are the Midleton GAA juvenile managers for 2024....best of luck to all....
Fé6: Justin Costigan
Fé7: Davy O'Brien
Fé8: Mike Oosthuizen
Fé9: Oisin Cotter
Fé10: Ed Cronin
Fé11: Michael Carroll
Fé12: Aidan O'Donovan
Fé13: Liam Walsh
Fé14: Shane O'Dowd
Fé15: Bernard Butler/Sean Crowley
Fé16: Willie Lawton
Fé17: Kevin McSweeney
Fé18: Martin McSweeney
MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB
After a brilliant year in 2023, our Monday Club returns on Monday, January 29 at 10.30am. Everyone is welcome, members and non members of all ages. Come and have a cup of tea or coffee and a chat, you won't regret it.
HEALTHY CLUB
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The Irish Life Steps Challenge is currently ongoing and we have a fine number of Midleton GAA members taking part. It runs until February 12 so there's still loads of time to get involved. See below.
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 are holding a Drugs & Alcohol Workshop in our club on Thursday, January 25. Places are limited and are filling up fast so places will be allocated on a first come basis. See details on how to book your spot on the poster above......
JP MCMANUS DONATION
We are delighted to say that we have received €7,482 as our cut of the money donated by JP McManus and his family to every GAA, Camogie and Ladies Football club in the country. We would like to say a huge thank you to the McManus family for this very kind gesture.
LOTTO
Here are our lotto results and lucky dip winners since our last notes before Christmas.
Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone that supported our lotto in 2023 and hopefully you can do so again in 2024.
The jackpot is still €15k....wouldn't that be a nice start to the New Year.
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 who has supported the bingo in such great numbers in 2023 and hopefully you can join us again for 2024.
SOCIAL DANCING
No dancing this week or next week.
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 and we looking forward to welcoming you all back again in 2024.
Check out what's on offer at:
COACHING CONFERENCE
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The annual Cork GAA Coaching and Games Coaching Conference takes place in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday week and looks like a great morning of insight from a great panel. More info and booking at the link below:
http://gaacork.ie/2023/12/30/cork-coaching-and-games-conference-2024/
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.
A BLAST FROM THE PAST
A great picture from the archives this week. The Keohane family presenting the Sean Keohane Shield to the winners of the 2013 Long Puc....Aidan Ryan, Christy Dunlea and Padraig O'Shea.
CONDOLENCES
Everyone at Midleton GAA Club would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Bridie Fitzgerald (Michael Collins Square), Marie Eaton and Andrew Murphy (Adare), who died recently.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha
