Midleton GAA Club

29 February, 2024

2024 MEMBERSHIP IS NOW DUE 

2024 membership for Midleton GAA One Club, which incorporates juvenile and adult hurling and football/Ladies Football/Camogie and the Magpies All Stars is now due.

With so many teams our club depends on your support in paying annual membership to support the running of the Club and the upkeep and development of facilities at Clonmult Memorial Park and Park South.

Even if you or a family member is not a player, you can still be a member. You can also be a member if you live away from Midleton, elsewhere in Ireland or abroad. We hope that our Diaspora Membership will encourage those living abroad to re-connect with Midleton once again and receive regular updates, weekly notes. There is strength in Unity..........Ní neart go cur le chéile.

The cut off date for the payment of membership is March 31. If you have not paid your membership by this date you will not be able to play or train with the club or vote at the AGM.

Thank you and Up the Magpies!!!!

You can pay now (in full our in instalments) at the following link: 

http://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton_GAA/Membership#MembershipOptions

 

IN THE RED OF CORK

SENIORS

The Cork senior hurlers, including our own Conor Lehane, Tommy O'Connell and Brion Saunderson (making his senior debut) had a good win over Waterford, 1-21 to 1-19, at SuperValu Pairc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday. They have a weekend off this week before travelling to Offaly on Sunday week.

Brion in action against Waterford on Sunday. Photo: Eddie O'Hare/Echo.

Conor Lehane on the rampage against Waterford. Photo: Denis O'Flynn.

U-20S

The Cork U-20s continued their build up for their Munster Championship defence on Sunday when they beat Galway before the Waterford game on a score of 2-18 to 1-13.

Mikey Finn and David Cremin (pictured below..pic by Eddie O'Hare) started the game with David scoring 1-1.

 

UPCOMING FIXTURES

As we head into March this weekend, fixtures across all teams are kicking into gear. 

First up on the adult side are our Junior A Footballers this weekend when they open their East Cork League campaign at home to St. Catherines on Sunday in Clonmult Memorial Park at 4pm.

The following weekend (March 9/10) our two Junior Hurling teams are in league action. On the Saturday (March 9) our Division 3 team take on Dungourney at Clonmult Memorial Park at 3pm, while the Division 2 team take on Killeagh on the Sunday (March 10) at 2.30pm.

Our intermediate hurlers open their Co. Hurling League Div. 5 campaign on Saturday week (March 9) away to Watergrasshill at 3pm. 

Our senior hurlers begin their Co. Hurling League Div. 2 campaign on Sunday week (March 10) at home to Fermoy in Clonmult Memorial Park at 11.30am. 

 

CONGRATULATIONS CIARMHAC

Well done to our senior hurler, Ciarmhac Smyth, and his University of Limerick team-mates on their victory in the All-Ireland Freshers Final on Wednesday night. They beat DCU in the final on a scoreline of 1-14 to 1-13.

 

REBELS' BOUNTY DRAW 2024

Time is running out for members and supporters of Midleton GAA to back our club by signing up for the Rebels' Bounty Draw for 2024.

This is a vital fundraiser for our club.

You can support by paying a once off payment of €100 or 10 payments of €10 by Direct Debit (deadline is this Friday, March 1 for Direct Debit). The same link is used for both: 

Its easy to buy the tickets online at https://rebelsbounty.ergogroup.ie/prod/rebelsbounty/join-draw

This is a great draw with 12 monthly draws giving you 360 chances to win your share of the €500,000 in cash which has to be won during 2024.

Just an extra incentive is that we will have two tickets for Bruce Springsteen in May to give away for everyone who has signed up for Midleton in the Rebels' Bounty draw by the end of March.....where would you get it?

In January and February we gave away tickets to the Munster v Crusaders; Cork's home National League games and Cork's Munster Championship games.

If you've any queries, please contact David Codd our Rebels Bounty Co-Ordinator at midletonrebelsbounty@gmail.com 

 

JUVENILES 

Our Fé11 boys had their first outing of 2024 at the weekend with a trip to Aghada for hurling and football games. Well done lads on your great performances.

 

CAMOGIE

UNDER 15S

Our U-15s had a good run out against Eire Og on Saturday afternoon. Well done to Lucy, our captain on the day.

 

LADIES FOOTBALL 

SKILLZ4SPORT GIRLS EASTER CAMP

Former Cork Ladies Footballer Orlagh Farmer will be running a three-Day Skillz4Sport skills camp in Midleton this Easter for girls in the East Cork area. Dates: Monday to Wednesday, April 25-27. Time: 10am - 2pm. Venue: Midleton Rugby Club Girls: ages 6-13 years (participants do not have to be registered with a sports club to attend - all welcome! Cost: €60.

The camp will include a range of activities including: football, fundamental movement skills, fun team challenges and MORE! The coaches at camp are members of the Cork Senior Ladies Football team, a great opportunity for young girls to meet fantastic role models! Limited places available - please reserve a place for your daughter(s) by filling out the Online Registration Form (below). Contact (text or call) Orlagh at 0863509870 for any camp queries.

http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdST9MS4HEfk1CK4EFvJznscM7OZfe5a0Zq3QGFwytfsdZCNw/viewform

 

GAELIC FOR MOTHERS AND OTHERS 

We Are Back. All new members are welcome. 

If you want to have some fun, meet new people and maybe learn some football along the way please come join us. Its Non-Contact, 25 years + and no experience needed. It will be the best decision you will make I promise.

This is only our second season and this is an amazing bunch of women who support each other it's 40 plus sisters you never knew you needed!! (sometimes).

We return this Sunday, March 3 @ 6pm in Midleton AFC Knockgriffin on their AstroTurf. If you are interested either p.m the Midleton Wagpies Instagram page or text Ciara at 0851103476.

Let's have some fun.

 

MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB

Our next Monday Club takes place on Monday, March 25 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.

 

LOTTO 

Here are the lotto results for the last two weeks.....

Thanks to everyone who supports our lotto. It is a vital weekly fundraiser for our club.

The jackpot is still €15k....wouldn't that be nice....

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

Social dancing this Saturday night, March 2 to Martin Kearney and Derry Kennedy from 9.15pm. A great night is assured.

 

CLUB SHOP

Our club shop is now back in action for the 2024 season.

The new shop times for 2024 are 9.30am to 10.30am.

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 and buy at: 

Midleton GAA (klubfunder.com)

 

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.

 

COACHING CONFERENCE FOR YOUTH COACHES

Cork GAA Coaching and Games will host a Coaching Conference of Youth Coaches (aged 12-18) on Saturday, March 9, from 9.30am to 1pm in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

If you're interested then register at the following link: 

http://gaacork.ie/product/coaching-conference-for-youth-coaches/

 

CALLING ALL APSIRING REFEREES

Cork GAA are looking for aspiring referees to join them for the Basic Level 1 Referee Foundation Course in March 2024 at Super Valu Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Learn from experienced referees and kick-start your officiating journey!
Register now at : http://gaacork.ie/2024/02/21/referee-foundation-course-march-2024/

 

EASTER CAMP

Our friends at St. Colman's Community College have asked us to share the details of their upcoming Easter Camp

'East Cork Activity Camp provides a fun and enjoyable Easter experience from Tuesday, March 26 to Thursday, March 28 for pupils of all abilities from 4th Class (Primary) to 2nd Year (Secondary).

The camp runs from 9.30am to 2pm each day and is a chance for your child to experience the facilities of St. Colman's Community College, Midleton with all activities run by qualified teachers and SNA staff.

If your child wants to be active and try out a range of activities like soccer, basketball, badminton, dodgeball, athletics, ping pong and many many more then register now through the link below. 

Register for the Early Bird Special before March 10. One pupil is €70 or register two siblings for the special price of €120.'

Register Here: http://forms.gle/DRa1mkZmNMJxPf4R9

 

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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No dogs (other than assistance dogs) are allowed in our grounds at Clonmult Memorial Park or Park South. Please respect this and spread the word.....

 

GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON AHEAD AT CLONMULT MEMORIAL PARK

Our volunteers were out in force bright and early in Clonmult Memorial Park on Saturday morning last getting the place ready for the season ahead. A big thank you to all. 

 

CONDOLENCES

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Eddie Ahearn (Midleton and Dungourney) who died this week.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.