Midleton GAA Club

13 June, 2024

CAMOGIE 

JUNIORS

PREMIER JUNIOR LEAGUE FINAL

MIDLETON 2-11 BALLINASCARTHY 1-8

Another fantastic performance by our Premier Junior Camogie squad saw them lift the inaugural Premier Junior League in Castle Road last Wednesday.

Against a very competitive and resilient Ballinascarthy team we eventually ran out deserved six point winners.

The first-half was nip and tuck with both sides exchanging points in a very tight affair. Sadhbh Beausang, Kate Sullivan, Abbie Foley and Viv Gleeson all raised white flags and with our defence and midfield doing trojan work the first goal was going to be crucial.

It duly arrived just before half-time when a long delivery was spilled by the Ballinascarthy keeper and Viv Gleeson pounced to score from close range. With the wind at our backs in the second-half we dominated the early exchanges but did not get the scores we deserved until Saoirse Ní Theangana coolly finished to the net after great work by Sadhbh Beasuang.

Ballinascarthy came right back with a great goal and it took a brilliant Jill Connaughton save to prevent a second goal. After that we took control again and further points by Sadhbh Beausang and two from Abbie Foley saw us on top by six points at the end.  

MIDLETON: Jill Connaughton, Megan Kelly, Leah Hogan, Kate Saunderson, Molly Beausang, Laura Goulding, Meghan Wallace, Lucy Wallace, Jodie Keegan O'Connell, Abbie Foley (0-3), Sadhbh Beausang (0-3), Kate O'Sullivan (0-2), Saoirse Ní Theangana (1-1), Viv Gleeson (1-2), Hannah Power, Kate Griffin, Pippa Hennessey, Emma O'Sullivan, Lucy Kenneally, Roisin McManus, Roisin O'Callaghan, Rayanna Power, Jade Fitzgerald ,Lilly Kelly, Beth Ryan.

LILY GRANT LEAGUE FINAL

MIDLETON 0-16 COURCEY ROVERS 2-14

AFTER EXTRA-TIME

We were back in Castle Road for a second time in three days on Friday night, trying to win a second league title.

Unfortunately after a titanic battle with Courcey Rovers it was not to be. The sides were deadlocked after 60 minutes on 0-14 to 1-11.

Courcey Rovers scored the only goal deep in injury-time to take the game to extra-time.

Courceys again got the vital goal in extra-time and despite a huge effort by the girls, some who were playing their second game in three days, we could not get the  goal ourselves to get back in the game.

This truly was a heroic effort by everyone. Five girls, Kate Saunderson, Megahn Wallace, Saoirse Ní Theangana ,Hannah Power and Roisin McManus played in both finals  and in the end we just ran out of steam to get over the line. This team has been magnificent all year and the progress they have made has been amazing to watch. We have no doubt the group will be back even more determined for the Championship later in the year.   

MIDLETON: Kate Griffin , Roisin O'Callaghan , Kate Saunderson, Cara Foley, Meghan Wallace, Pippa Hennessey, Beth Ryan, Hannah Power (Capt) (0-1), Lucy Kenneally, Lily Kelly, Emma O'Sullivan, Tia Wallace ,Saoirse Ní Theangana (0-12 7f), Rayanna Power, Jade Fitzgerald (0-1), Roisin McManus, Rachel Ryan (0-2), Ciara Mc Grath, Rebecca Ryan, Rebecca Cassidy, Rebecca Cronin, Cara Pyne, Abbie Henessey.

 

UNDER 12S

Our U12 (black team, pictured below) played a very physical match at home against Kilworth on Tuesday night last.

Many battles were fought throughout the field with our girls using the wind to their advantage in the second half. Unfortunately Kilworth came away with the win on this occasion. Hard luck girls.

Our U12 (White team, pictured below) played their first game in Phase 3 of the League away against Inniscarra on Sunday morning. It was a beautiful morning to be playing but we had tough opponents who made for a very challenging game but despite this, the girls showed true spirit and determination and we are very proud of them.

Our U12 (black team) travelled to Innishannon last Friday evening to play Valley Rovers in their second match of phase 3. The girls dug deep and there was some wonderful camogie on display, hand passes, scoop passes and long balls. Great teamwork on the night and it paid off with a win for Midleton. Next match is against St. Finbarr’s on Saturday. Well done girls.

 

UNDER 13S

Our U13’s (black team) travelled to Erin’s Own last Friday evening for the last of their group games in the Imokilly Gold League. The girls were faced with very tough opponents right from the off. Our girls battled hard and never gave up just losing by a point in the end. A tremendous league campaign for the girls with this their only loss. An Imokilly League final now next for the girls. Well done to all the squad who have made this team what they are.

 

NEW CLUB GEAR

Midleton camogie are delighted to inform you that our latest gear collection is ready for order! After planning with McKeever Sports, we are proud to offer you gear that meets our high standards and your expectations. Please click on the link below to place your order. This is an online platform only so the window to order will close on the 23rd June at midnight. Huge thanks to Tom Casey for his time, perseverance and eye for detail to getting this huge endeavour to this stage. 

https://eur.mckeeverteamwear.com/collections/midleton-camogie-10694

 

ADULTS

EAST CORK JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 2 SEMI-FINAL

GLANMIRE 1-10 MIDLETON 2-8

Our Junior A footballers made the trip to Sallybrook on Sunday to take on Glanmire in a league semi-final and the lads came away with a good win. 

There was nothing in this game all through and after leading by 1-4 to 0-6 at the break, the goal coming from Aaron Mulcahy, we held out for a one point win in the end by 2-8 to 1-10, with Chris Power netting our second goal.

Scorers: Cormac Beausang 0-6, Aaron Mulcahy and Chris Power 1-0 each, Kieran Denihan and Ross O'Regan 0-1 each.

MIDLETON: Eoghan Collins, Colin Sunderland, Adam Fay, Alan Power, Cathal Gunning, Gavin Bagnell, Daragh Egan, Eoin Moloney, Aaron Mulcahy, Kieran Denihan, Cormac Beausang, Chris Power, Odhran Dennigan, Ross O'Regan, Ben O'Neill. Subs used: Adrian O'Donovan and Callum O'Brien.

We will now play Youghal in the final. Date and venue to be confirmed. 

 

COUNTY HURLING LEAGUE DIVISION 5

MIDLETON 0-18 DUNGOURNEY 2-15

Our intermediates played their first of two matches this week when they hosted Dungourney on a glorious Tuesday evening at a resplendent Clonmult Memorial Park.

Our visitors got off to a bright start and led by 1-2 to two Kian Farmer points after ten minutes. 

Points from Rory Hartnett and Aaron Mulcahy (3) saw us two points down (1-5 to 0-6) after 24 minutes. 

Further points from David Cremin and Aaron Mulcahy prought our half-time tally to 0-8 to Dungourney's 1-9.

One again Dungourney got a great start to the second-half, including an early goal and with 35 minutes led the visitors led by 2-11 to 0-9. 

We then hit a purple patch as we struck five points in a row, through Aaron Mulcahy (3), David Cremin and Gavin Reddy to see us close tow within a goal, 2-11 to 0-14 with 15 minutes to play. 

Try as we did we just couldn't find the goal that we needed and we finished with points from Aaron Mulcahy (3) and Rory Hartnett to lose out by a goal on a final score of 2-15 to 0-18 afer a very entertaining encounter.

Scorers: Aaron Mulcahy 0-11, David Cremin, Rory Hartnett and Kian Farmer 0-2 each, Gavin Reddy 0-1. 

MIDLETON: Cillian Hurley, Cathal Gunning, David Scanlon, Adam Fay, Leo Hennesy, Sean O'Meara, Rory Hartnett, Gavin Redy, Tiarnán Roche, Aaron Mulcahy, Alex Quirke, David Cremin, Kian Farmer, Aidan Ryan, Padraig O'Brien. Subs used: Gavin Bagnell, Garan Manley, Gary Carroll.

The lads are back in action on Friday night (June 14) when they travel to Ballygarvan for a 7.30pm start.

 

EAST CORK JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 4 SEMI-FINAL 

Our Junior C footballers are in league semi-final action this Friday night (June 14) when they once again travel to Ballinacurra to face the home side at 7pm. 

 

EAST CORK JUNIOR HURLING LEAGUE DIVISION 3

Our Junior C hurlers are back in league action on Sunday, June 16, when they travel to Caherlag to take on Erin's Own a 11.30am.

 

EAST CORK JUNIOR HURLING LEAGUE DIVISION 2

Our Junior A hurlers are away to Youghal (Top Of The Hill) on Tuesday night at 7.30pm.

 

IN THE RED OF CORK

Best of luck to Conor, Tommy, Brion and all the Cork hurling and football players and management in their All-Ireland series double header in Tullamore on Saturday as the hurlers face Offaly and the footballers face Tyrone.

The two matches will be shown live in our clubhouse on Saturday.

 

NEALEY HORGAN FOOTBALL STREET LEAGUE FINALS

A great day was had by all who attended a gloriously sunny Clonmult Memorial Park on Saturday morning for the Boys and Girls Nealey Horgan Street League Finals.

As always Andrew Foley went above and beyond to capture the day in hundreds of brilliant pictures, which can be viewed at the following link....

https://www.flickr.com/.../1402.../albums/72177720317723232/

Thanks to Andrew and well done to all our players on the day and a big thank you to their coaches and all the organisers of a great day and the Horgan and Farmer families for turning out in such great numbers and presenting all the cups and medals.

Thanks to Midleton Juvenilge GAA young whistlers Matthew, Lochlann and Josh who officiated this for the football street leagues and did a great job. 

 

JUVENILE FIXTURES

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

Rebel Og Coiste Fe13 Hurling League Phase 2 Group 4B

Midleton 2 v Douglas 3 at 7.30pm in Midleton

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 14

Rebel Og Coiste Fe14 Premier 1 Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Ballincollig v Midleton at 7.30pm in Caherlag

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 16

Rebel Og East Fe14 Division 1 Football Championship Final

Midleton V St Michaels at 7pm in Midleton

 

MONDAY, JUNE 17

Rebel Og Coiste Fe15 Hurling League Group 1

Midleton v Sarsfields at 7.30pm in Park South

Rebel Og Coiste Fe13 Hurling League Phase 2 Group 1B

Midleton v Watergrasshill at 7pm in Midleton

Rebel Og East Fe12 Hurling League Phase 2 Group 3

Douglas 2 v Midleton 2 at 7pm in Douglas

 

LADIES FOOTBALL

NEALEY HORGAN STREET LEAGUE FINALS

On a glorious Saturday morning our young footballers gathered at SuperValu for the annual Street Leagues March to the gaa club.

Over 30 girls and their coaches took part as proud family members watched on. On the day our shield final and our cup final took place, the girls put on a fabulous display of football. Many thanks to Kate Saunderson for reffing the shield final between Owenacurra and Forkums. The cup final was between Saints and St. Enda’s with St. Enda’s having a slight advantage on the day. Well done to Cara who accepted the cup on behalf of the team from Shane Farmer, Nealey’s grandson. Well done to all who helped make this a day to remember for the girls. Some fantastic memories have been made!

Andrew Foley's excellent pictures can be viewed at the following link....

https://www.flickr.com/.../1402.../albums/72177720317723232/

 

UNDER 13S

Our U-13s are in County Championship quarter-final action this Saturday, June 15, at Clonmult Memorial Park against Bantry at 12 noon. Please come along and support the girls. 

 

MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB

Our Monday Club gathers on he last Monday of every month and is welcome to anyone to come along for a cup of tea, a bun and a chat....

See you all on June 24th at 10.30am.....all welcome!

 

2024 MIDLETON GAA GOLF CLASSIC 

Our 2024 Midleton GAA Golf Classic is up and running these days (Wednesday and Thursday) at East Cork Golf Club with a great turnout. 

Thanks to Blackwater Motors for their sponsorship and to everyone who put in a team or sponsored a tee box. It's much appreciated. Results next week.

 

LOTTO 

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

We had no jackpot winner but congrats to Kenneth O'Shea on his match three win.

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).

We are always looking and needing new players....please sign up if you can....details below...

 

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 in Midleton GAA Club (Clonmult Memorial Park) this Saturday night (June 15) to Declan Aungier from 9.15am.

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.

Please note that the shop will be closed for collections on Saturday, June 22. You can still order but these orders will not be available or collection until Saturday, June 29.

Check out what's on offer and buy at: 

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

 

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.

 

NEW COFFEE 

We would like to extend a very warm welcome and best of luck to Maurice Healy as he opened his new Coffee Station in our club grounds (straight across from the train station) at Clonmult Memorial Park recently. These are there opening hours....

 

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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The word is not getting out that 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.....