Midleton GAA Club

11 April, 2024

COUNTY HURLING LEAGUE DIVISION 2

MIDLETON 2-18 ERINS OWN 2-16

Our senior hurlers made the journey to face East Cork rivals Erins Own in Caherlag on Tuesday evening in a warm up for their championship meeting this summer.

Playing with the breeze we got off to a great start with two Cormac Beausang frees, a point from play from Paul Connaughton and an Alex Quirke goal (his third green flag in three league games) giving us a 1-3 to 0-1 lead after eight minutes. 

But back game Erins Own with a goal and after Cormac Beausang and Pa White points we led by 1-5 to 1-2 ater the opening quarter.

Points from Cormac Beausang (3), Paul Connaughton and Darragh McCarthy saw us lead by 1-10 to 1-7 at the half-time interval. 

We got off to a flying start to the second-half when Sam Quirke set up Paul Connaughton for our second goal after just 60 seconds of the second period. 

Points from Cormac Beausang (3), Paul Connaughton and Sam Quirke saw us lead by 2-15 to 1-11 with 12 minutes to play but the home side pulled themselves right back into the game with their second goal but points from Cormac Beausang, Kian Farmer and Gavin Reddy saw us run out winners at Brian Murphy's final whistle. 

Scorers: Cormac Beausang O-10 (0-6F), Paul Connaughton 1-3, Alex Quirke 1-0, Sam Quirke, Darragh McCarthy, Kian Farmer, Pa White and Gavin Reddy 0-1 each. 

MIDLETON: Cillian Hurley, Cathal Gunning, David Scanlon, Seannaidh Smyth, Christian Murphy, Ciarmhac Smyth, Rory Hartnett, Sam Quirke, Tadhg O'Leary Hayes, Darragh McCarthy, Alex Quirke, Cormac Beausang, Kian Farmer, Pa White, Paul Connaughton. Subs used: Gary Carroll, Gavin Reddy, Cian Crowley.

Next up is a home clash with Eire Og on Friday week (April 19) in Clonmult Memorial Park at 7pm.

 

INTERMEDIATES

Our intermediates' league clash with Cloyne was postponed due to unplayable pitches at the weekend and will now take place in Cloyne on Thursday, April 25.

Before that, our intermediates are back in league action next Thursday night (April 18) away to Mayfield at 6.45pm 

 

EAST CORK JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 3

MIDLETON 6-19 AGHADA 0-6

A much easier day than we expected against Aghada on Sunday last in Rostellan. Considering the recent weather and lack of training as a consequence it was nice to get a run into the players legs. Leading 3-12 to 0-4 at the short whistle we pushed on to record a comfortable win.

MIDLETON: Zach Smith, Colin Sunderland, Gavin Bagnall, Neil Fitzgerald, Charlie Walsh, Patrik Kane, Darragh Codd, Alan Power (0-1), Niall Lang (1-2), Harry Wall (1-3), Ben O'Neill, Christian Daly, Mark O'Keeffe (0-8, 3f), Brian O'Sullivan (3-2), Chris Power (1-2). Subs: Tadgh Bohan, Luke Deane (0-1), Charlie Linehan, Rory Lester, Brendan Ferriter

 

MIDLETON 1-15 RUSSELL ROVERS 1-18

On Tuesday we welcomed Russell Rovers to Clonmult Memorial Park. This was a much stiffer test than what we faced a couple of days previously. It wasn't one of our better performances but credit to the lads who battled right to the end. At half time we trailed 1-9 to 1-5, we did get it back to within a point in the second half but Rovers held out to claim the points.

MIDLETON: Brian O'Sullivan, Rory Lester, Gavin Bagnall, Colin Sunderland, Charlie Walsh, Darragh Codd, Neil Fitzgerald, Alan Power (0-5f), Luke Deane, Harry Wall (0-3, 1f), Ben O'Neill, Andy Rea (1-2), Stuart O'Connor (0-1), Chris Power (0-4), Charlie Linehan. Subs: Gavin Hurley, Brendan Ferriter, Colin Dowling, Sean Corcoran, Jerome Curtin.

 

JUNIOR C FOOTBALL LEAGUE 

Our Junior C Footallers are in league action this Sunday (April 14) away to Aghada in Rostellan at 12 noon.

 

IN THE RED OF CORK 

Well done to Mikey Finn and David Cremin who both played key roles in Cork's easy win over Wateford in the opening round of the Munster U-20 hurling championship in Fraher Field on Friday night last and best of luck to the lads and Terence McCarthy and all the Cork players and managment as they are back in action on Friday night at home to Clare.

Peter Barrett is once again amongst the subs for the Cork minors game with Limerick in Pairc Uí Chaoimh on Thursday night.

 

JUVENILES 

FÉ15S

Our Fé15 footballers were supposed to be in Féile action this coming weekend but unfortunately that has been postponed to a later date due to the weather and unplayable pitches. 

 

FÉ16S

Our Fé16s P1 team travelled to Dungourney on Wednesday night to face Kiltha Og and came away with a good win on a final scoreline of 0-20 to 1-9.

MIDLETON: Michael Allegrini, Braden Dunlea, Cuan Twomey, Jason Morley, Peader Egan, Ciaran Kelly, Harry Waterman, Scott Dunlea, Alfie Hennessy, Patrick O’Dowd, Senan Carroll, Liam Walsh, John O’Sullivan, Shane O’Mahony, Darragh Mullins, Ruairi O’Riordan, Jack Walsh, Riain McCormack, Sean Gregory, Jack Cahill, Ciaran O’Brien.

 

CELTIC CHALLENGE 

 

FIXTURES

SUNDAY, APRIL 14

Rebel Og Coiste Fe13 Football League Phase 1 Group 2C

Midleton v Youghal at 11am in Midleton

 

Rebel Og Coiste Fe13 Football League Phase 1 Group 5C

Glenville v Midleton at 7pm in Glenville

 

MONDAY, APRIL 15

Rebel Og Coiste Fe16 Premier 1 Hurling League

Killeagh v Midleton at 6.30pm in Killeagh

 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

Rebel Og Coiste Fe18 Premier 1 Hurling League

Douglas v Midleton at 7pm in Douglas

 

Rebel Og Coiste Fe14 C3 Football League Group 3

Midleton v St Nicholas at 7pm in Midleton

 

Rebel Og Coiste Fe13 Hurling League Phase 1 Group 1A

Midleton v Blackrock at 6.30pm in Midleton

 

CAMOGIE

LILY GRANT JUNIOR LEAGUE

Midleton 2-3 Bishopstown 2-4

On Friday night last we travelled to the all-weather pitch in Bishopstown to play our first League game of the season in the Lilly Grant League (League for 2nd Teams). All weather was the appropriate description as the girls had to battle through driving wind and rain for the full hour. But battle they did and were very unlucky to come out on the wrong side of a 2-4 to 2-3 scoreline. Conditions were truly biblical and playing with them in the first half we took a 1-3 to 1-1 into the break . The goal coming from a well worked goal by Rachel Ryan. We resumed against the elements in the second-half and a fantastic finish by Jade Fitzgerald gave us some breathing room. But the conditions finally told and a late point by Bishopstown saw them hold  on for a one point win. Huge credit to the 17 girls who travelled and played and we can look forward to better conditions and better luck hopefully for the rest of the League. Next outing is in Midleton next Friday (weather permitting) v Valley Rovers.

MIDLETON: Kate Griffin, Elle McManus, Kate Saunderson, Beth Ryan, Caoimhe Cronin, Pippa Hennessey, Meghan Wallis, Sorcha Cronin (0-2f), Lucy Kenneally, Ciara McGrath, Rachel Ryan (1-01), Hannah Power, Cara Foley, Rayanna Power, Jade Fitzgerald, Tia Wallace, Rebecca Ryan.

 

CORK U-16S

Best of luck to Roisin McManus U16A and Robyn Keating and Sarah McConville U16B who all line out for Cork U16 teams this weekend V Limerick in Fethard. Best of luck to all three girls.

 

10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

We welcome you all to our tenth anniversary celebrations...see all the details below....

 

REBELS' BOUNTY DRAW

We have done the draw for tickets to Bruce Springsteen in Pairc Uí Chaoimh in May for all paid up members of the 2024 Rebels' Bounty Draw and the winner is..........

 

MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB

We held our latest get together this week and once again a big thank you to all who attended and everyone who helps to make this event such a great success, month after month.

Our next Monday Club takes place on this coming April 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.

 

PAUDIE IS CAMINO BOUND

Our own Paudie O'Brien is heading to the Camino this weekend and he would love if you could support him and a great cause....

'Hi my name is Paudie O Brien , I am well known in the GAA in Cork and every year for the last 5 years I have participated in the 100daysofwalking initiative with Dr Ciara Kelly and Newstalk. This year I had been struggling with injuries and I decided I’d give it a go , so far it has gone well.

So I have decided that I am going to try and walk the Final stage of the French Camino from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela 115km in 5 days. Starting on April 13th and finishing on April 17th.

This is a promise I made to a good friend of mine back in 2018. He kept his side of the bargain before he passed in 2020 and now it’s my turn. So in his memory I am doing it for Prostrate Cancer Ireland , Cancer research and Cancer services in Cork. Cancer has effected nearly every family in Ireland and this is my way of trying to help these families throughout the country .

All donations would be appreciated.'

You can donate at: http://www.gofundme.com/f/my-camino-journey?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=sms&utm_source=customer

 

2024 MIDLETON GAA GOLF CLASSIC 

SAVE THE DATE.......the 2024 Midleton GAA Golf Classic will take place at East Cork Golf Club on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13. More details to come in the following weeks....

 

 

LOTTO 

Here are the lotto results for this week.....

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.

 

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.

Check out what's on offer and buy at: 

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

 

MIDLETON HEALTHY CLUB

FREE SAFETALK- 'SUICIDE ALERTNESS TRAINING FOR EVERYONE'

SafeTALK is suicide alertness training that prepares attendees, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive.

SafeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources. SafeTALK-trained helpers are an important part of suicide-safer communities, working alongside intervention resources to identify and avert suicide risks.

Date: Friday, April 19, 2024

Location: MIDLETON GAA CLUB, MIDLETON, CO CORK, P25 TD73

Time: 6pm to 9.3pm.

Please click on this link to register: http://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

 

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.

 

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS COURSE

Cork GAA will be running an 'Introduction to Performance Analysis' course on 13th April 2024 from 9.30am - 3.30pm. The course will be hosted in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. 

This is a great opportunity for all interested members of the GAA to earn a GAA recognised certificate in Performance Analysis (PA). The qualification will in turn help raise Performance Analysis standards within your club and across the county. 

Areas covered in the course will include : 

Principles of performance analysis

Planning your analysis system

Designing analysis templates

Managing your data into understandable formats

Evaluating your findings effectively

Learning effective communication methods in order to give feedback to coaches & players

Plus more.....

There are limited places available on this course. The course costs €50 and there are no pre-course requisites. You can register on the link below.

http://gaacork.ie/2024/03/12/enhance-your-gaa-skills-with-cork-gaas-introduction-to-performance-analysis-course/

 

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR CLUB.....

Our fencing work is now completed in Clonmult Memorial Park. Many thanks to Hourihans for the work and to Noel Howard for his sponsorship. It's much appreciated.

 

EAST CORK BOARD CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS

Next Saturday April 13th 2024 marks 100 years since the founding of the East Cork GAA Board. To honour this tremendous milestone, a mass will be celebrated by the Bishop of Cloyne Diocese in Cobh Cathedral at 6pm that evening. 

Following mass, a plaque will be unveiled at Cobh GAA Pavilion, light refreshments will be provided afterwards.  The Imokilly Board cordially invite members of each Club within our Division along with former Board Delegates and ex Officials.  An evening of nostalgia is guaranteed where no doubt on the field action and around the table debates will be relived.

 

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.....

 

CONDOLENCES

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Michael Coakley, Gortacrue and formerly of the Main Street and also to Michael and the Kelly family on the death of Margaret Kelly, Drumshanbo, County Letitrim.