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WEEKLY
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
East Cork Journal
Issue No. 211
THE WAIT value paCk THERE were scenes of unbridled joy last weekend, when Carrigtwohill bridged an almost centurylong gap to bring the Sean Óg Murphy Cup home, having beaten CIT by a single point at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in the County Senior Hurling Championship Final. Carrigtwohill celebrated in fine style as the Castlelyons Pipe Band led an open-topped bus through the village, with the conquering heroes on-board. Each member of the team was introduced by the joint captains - and the efforts of management and backroom staff were acknowledged. Team assistant Ken Landers then led a rousing course of the team's anthem, 'Blue is the Jersey', before the celebrations continued long into the night.
'This is going to come as an enormous relief to the people of Cobh who have, quite rightly, feared for the health of their community for over ten years, with unchecked emissions of a carcinogenic toxin, Chromium VI, coming from an unlicenced landfill," the Ireland South MEP said in Brussels earlier this week.
While a baseline health study has never been carried out, the National Cancer Registry of Ireland proves that the rate of cancer in Cobh is 37% higher than the national average. Mr. Kelly, who lobbied for action on the site, is now hopeful that this part of his Cork con-
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'Earlier this year, the European Commission directed Irish authorities to take decisive action on the landfill within a three month timeframe under threat of court action. The warning followed a petition of over 5,000 signatures calling for immediate action, I brought before a parliamentary committee in conjunction with Cork Harbour Health pressure group,' the MEP continued. Mr. Kelly believes the previous government, the EPA and Cork County Council 'passed the buck on Haulbowline in a disgraceful way'. However, with Cabinet approval of €20m in the 2012 budget and €20m in the 2013 budget due for the restoration of the area, it is time to look towards a brighter future for Cobh and Haulbowline Island.
THE Rising Tide, Glounthaune's Sandra Murphy acquitted herself admirably on TV3's 'The Apprentice' last Monday night. Sandra, one of two contestants from Cork, is amongst the 16 candidates vying for for €100,000 cash, a start-up package worth a further €100,000 and Bill Cullen as an equal business partner in this year's show.
30-year-old Sandra Murphy, manager of the award-winning Rising Tide said she would be sitting in the restaurant to watch last Monday night's episode, adding, 'I can't wait! As Bill said - "it'll be explosive!" And it was - as Aisling Smith was sent home after her performance as Project Manager in a task which involved making and selling sandwiches to accompany a vitamin drink didn't get off to a great start - they made just €19 in profit. (Photo: Billy MacGill)
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CONTENTS
This week Page 4
What’s in your future?
Page 12 & 13 & 17
St Brigid’s & St. John the Baptist NS Junior Infants photos
Page 22 & 23
Midleton has the ‘write’ stuff for culture night
Pages 27 - 46
Get your weekly sports fix of soccer, GAA and all those in between
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Test your brain power and win cinema tickets
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Fancy a night at the flicks?
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Why not try your hand at a new dish?
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Are you up to date with the latest fashions?
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Your weekly event guide for the East Cork area
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stanton welcomes Minister’s support for use of state facilities by youth & sports organisations FINE Gael TD for Cork East, David Stanton, has welcomed support from the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald TD, for a proposal to improve youth organisations access to state owned premises. Minister Fitzgerald was responding to a question by Deputy Stanton in the Dail last week. ‘I have suggested to the Minister that many premises and land owned by Government Departments, Local Authorities and semi-state agencies, which are not being used and for which there are no plans for usage, could be made available to youth and sports organisations.
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‘Adequate facilities are a huge issue facing such groups and I believe a situation where state owned property could be leased to these groups could help solve this problem,’ said Deputy Stanton.
‘Some long term leasing of state owned premises would benefit youth and sports organisations and allow them to expand on the services they provide to the local community. ‘It was also benefit the government by generating revenue both from the leasing arrangement and also through local employment. It is a win-win situation.
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‘I was very pleased to hear that Minister Fitzgerald supports my proposal and is going to look into it further. I have also made contact with other Government Ministers seeking their support.
‘Youth and sports bodies do fantastic work for local communities and I feel that the state and state agencies should support this work in any way possible.
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‘Many private companies take corporate social responsibility where they give back to local communities very seriously and even though the state also plays a role in this, I believe more could be done,’ the Deputy concluded.
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Minister Sherlock welcomes €130,000 partnership with MERCk MILLIPORE, CARRIGtwOhILL GUILEEn MINISTER for Research and Innovation, Sean Sherlock TD, has welcomed the announcement of a new commercial partnership worth over €130,000 between CRANN, an internationally recognised nanoscience research institute, hosted by Trinity College Dublin, and the Cork based biotech and pharmaceutical company Merck Millipore, who employ over 400 people at their Carrigtwohill facility.
Irish Speaking Circle, Ciorcail Gaeilge The above will take place on Wednesday, October 5th in the Guileen Arms Bar, Guileen, (left at Trabolgan gates), from 8.30pm to 9.30pm, and will continue every second Wednesday night from then on.
Speaking at the announcement Minister Sherlock said, ‘The partnership between Merck Millipore and CRANN illustrates how innovation investment is delivering real results, both nationally and locally. In this case, an Irish third level institution is helping an industry leader develop products and services, leading to growth in exports and the creation of high quality jobs in Ireland.’ CRANN is a predominantly Science Foundation Ireland-funded Centre for Science, Engineering and Technology, which now has over 250 researchers based across TCD, UCC and the Tyndall National Institute, Cork.
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Glanmire know their Ag!
The Seandún winners of the Know Your Ag. Quiz - Glanmire - Karol Power, John O’Connell, Tomás and Bertie Cuffe with Competitions Chairman Gerard O’Reilly ON Friday night, September 30th, the Seandún Final of the Know Your Ag Quiz took place in the Sars Hurling Pavilion. The quiz-master for the night was Gerard
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DO you eat when you are not hungry? Do you go on eating binges for apparently no reason? Is your weight affecting the way you live your life? Cork Intergroup of Overeaters Anonymous, a 12 step programme for compulsive overeaters, bulimics and anorexics, is holding an Open Public Meeting on Friday, October 21st at 8pm at the Gresham Metropole, Hotel MacCurtain Street, Cork. Everyone is welcome. Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who, through shared experience, strength and hope are recovering from destructive eating behaviours. There are no dues or fees for members, the only requirement is a desire to stop eating compulsively. For more information please call our phone line 086 3526467 between 6pm and 8pm daily, email us at corkoa@yahoo.ie or visit www.corkoa.ie
O’Reilly, Seandún Competitions Chairman. The teams competing on the night were Kinsale, Carrigaline, Glanmire and Knockraha. The team members were Kinsale - Conor O’Regan, Eoin Desmond, Will Wright and Jonathon Quinn; Carrigaline - Zoe Coughlan, Ollie Cronin, Danny Dineen and Tim Coleman; Glanmire Ag Students team: Donal O’Callaghan, Sean Keegan, Patrick McGrath and Séamus Reid; Knockraha: Con Cremin, Mike Browne, Robert John Barry and John Kelleher and Glanmire B: Carol Power, John O’Connell, Bertie Cuffe and Tomás Cuffe.
There were six rounds of ten tough questions to test the agricultural knowledge of the teams. For five rounds the Glanmire Ag Students team were leading on the points table. In the last round, the Glanmire B team caught up and this led to a tie-breaker round between the two teams from Glanmire.
In the end, it was the Glanmire team of John O’Connell, Carol Power, Bertie Cuffe and Tomás Cuffe who won outright. Well done to everyone who took part on the night and the best of luck to the winning team who will represent Seandún in the Farmers Journal sponsored National Final of the Know Your Ag Quiz which will take place Friday, October 28th at the Seandún Rally in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island.
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Stephen Fry ‘as Gaeilge’
STEPHEN Fry’s recent cameo appearance in Ros na Rún, the TG4 drama, featured in his new BBC2 series ‘Planet Word’ last Sunday night, October 2nd and was viewed by approximately 1.75million viewers. ‘Planet Word’ explores the role of language in defining who we are and Fry travelled to Spiddal in Galway to find out more about the Irish language in contemporary Irish society. Fry’s character, an English tourist, wanders into Ros na Rún’s local pub ‘Tigh Thaidhg’ looking for directions and comes face to face with soapworld’s crankiest publican, Tadhg Ó Diréain (Macdara Ó Fatharta) and resident barfly Séamus Ó Catháin (Diarmuid Mac An Adhaistair). What ensued was a highly entertaining storyline where Stephen Fry shared a cúpla focal with two of Ros na Rún’s best loved characters! Hugh Farley, Series Producer of Ros na Rún says, 'We were delighted to welcome BBC2 to the set of Ros na Rún recently, as part of their upcoming series, ‘Planet Word’. Our writers developed a highly entertaining storyline for series presenter, Stephen Fry, to feature in and his grasp of the Irish language was commendable! The humour of the scene, as well as the chemistry between Fry, Macdara Ó Fatharta and Diarmuid Mac An Adhaistair, was extremely well-received by critics and fans alike.' The cameo appearance was screened on Ros na Rún earlier this year and you can watch the footage on the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_VNWr
weekly Silly little things just seem to get on your nerves lately.Try to take a step back when at all possible.This is not a time to take risks with money as the energies just don’t feel right for it. In a week or two things should be changing for the better, so just go with the flow for now. For those of you who are single, this is a good time for meeting new people and should take the gloom out of things.
Stirring up the past is not a good thing to do when someone sensitive is affected by what you dig up. You need to be the peace-maker this week and make sure all is ticking over peacefully. It's not normally your role, but you make a real good job of it when put to the test. This is a good week for catching up with old friends. A phone call to someone has been a long time coming and helps undo any small misunderstandings.
Balancing things out may seem a little difficult this week and it can seem like you're chasing your tail. Be patient as, even though you can’t yet see it, you are actually making great headway. All will become clear soon and you will be able to stop long enough to take stock and put your feet up. Others will be wondering how you make it all seem so easy. Dress to impress this weekend. Someone’s watching.
you can be the life and soul of the party, and that’s just what you are called upon to be this weekend. Get your glad rags on and get out there. Things have been a bit mundane lately and it’s time to lift your spirits. You can certainly dazzle them when you want too, so why not now? Someone has been waiting for you to resurface in a certain social scene for some time now. It would be a shame to disappoint them.
when the world is going crazy around you, it’s nice to just sit back and watch. Normally you would be in the thick of it. But this week is a week to be a spectator. Your energy levels should be picking up again, allowing you to concentrate on the more social side of life. You need to practice your Leo charm on a seductive stranger this week - they will be butter in your hands.
if it’S worth having it's worth saving for. There is a lot of temptation around this week to make you spend. However, there appears to be something bigger which needs the money. Bide your time to get what you want. It will be worth it. Flattery will get you everywhere when it comes to a love interest. Someone just can’t wait to see you out and about this weekend, so why disappoint them? Keep smiling.
it just seems like a constant struggle trying to keep the wolf from the door, but somehow you always manage to get the balance right - well at least it looks that way from the outside. Either way, balance is important to a Libra: your social life is as important as your work life. Take a little time out for yourself this week and recharge your batteries. It’s important that when you greet the world, you look your best.
Someone needs a bit of cheering up this week and you seem to be just the person to do it. Be a friend in need, but don’t get dragged into their personal problems and leave yourself vulnerable. A touch of new fashion could put the sunshine into the autumn days. Work issues that cause major stress at the beginning of the week are well-sorted before the weekend arrives, so put your head down and charge onwards.
a flat-out 'no' is better than leaving someone with false expectations. They will be better for it in the long run even if it leaves their feathers a little ruffled to start with. Try to find time to spend with someone you’ve been accidentally ignoring this week. They have been feeling lost. A rummage through old things turns up a few laughable memories and is good for the soul - it will help relieve the stress you’ve been under recently.
wherever you want to be this time next year, the path starts now. Enough dreams make them real. The little changes you make to things now will have farreaching consequences for the better in the future. Don’t expect everything to happen at once; you will hardly notice the changes until you look back next year. When planning events be careful to check the invite list twice. It could save embarrassment.
life is for living. You need to be careful with your cash, but also need some fun along the way. Contacting some old friends will start the ball rolling and pick you up a little. This should be a week of reflection where we sum up the lessons of life while creating new chapters. A fresh new face give you a reason to look your best when out and about this week. With the right timing you could be starting a new romance.
your concern about someone close to you is not totally unfounded. However they can be stubborn, so be careful how you approach the subject. It may be just another mountain made from a molehill, but it’s worth addressing. You don’t need stress this week, so try to stay on the calm side of the waters. Others will try to get you going but rise above it, you need to keep a clear head for the weeks ahead.
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Carrigtwohill: cool enough for school Carrigtwohill Senior Hurlers bring the County Senior Cup to Scoil Chlochair Mhuire, Carrigtwohill
FOLLOWING the amazing job done by both national schools in Carrigtwohill in supporting their local Senior Hurling team prior to their match last weekend, it was only fair that the hurlers should return the honour, by bringing the County Senior Cup back to the schools earlier this week. While the Boys NS held a ‘blue and yellow’ day last Friday in anticipation of the match, the girls bedecked their school in the club’s colours.
Hands off - it’s mine: Anne Cull and Carmel Burke agree to share the cup. (Photos: Barry Moran
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Managing your health with Kelly’s Pharmacy, Midleton
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Is your gut behaving normally? Midleton Community Be coeliac aware Hospital Garden clean-up
What is the coeliac condition? THE coeliac condition causes some adults and children to react to gluten, a protein found in wheat and barley.
In Ireland, this condition is very prevalent and often not diagnosed immediately. It is a common theme among coeliacs that they live with the problems associated with eating gluten for a long time before diagnosis.
What tests will confirm if I am a coeliac? Testing for the coeliac condition involves a blood test and is conclusively diagnosed by taking a biopsy from the small intestine. It is vital that the diet contains gluten for at least six weeks before these tests.
What effect do gluten containing foods have on my health? When a coeliac eats gluten containing foods, the lining of the gut becomes damaged, reducing their ability to absorb the nutrients from food. Particularly, reduced absorption of food and iron, calcium, vitamin D and B-
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What is the treatment for the coeliac condition? The condition is lifelong and requires a strict gluten-free diet for life, following diagnosis. You cannot grow out of it.
The severity of the condition at diagnosis can vary significantly, although ALL coeliacs must follow a strict gluten free diet to avoid complications. Even tiny amounts of gluten have been found to cause damage to the gut and cause adverse effects at a later stage, even when you don’t notice symptoms immediately.
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Once I have been diagnosed, how fast will my gut recover when I commence a gluten free diet? Symptoms usually improve within a few weeks of starting a gluten free diet, however blood results and biopsies may not return to normal for 1-2 years.
What types of food contain gluten? Gluten is a protein found in all wheat varieties (including durum wheat, spelt and triticale), and wheat products (cous cous, semolina, bulgar, farina), rye, barley (including malt extract flavouring, pearl barley) and many oat products. Beers, ales and stouts should be avoided unless it expressly states they are gluten free. What are the alternatives to gluten? Many companies such as Juvela, Glutafin, Kelkin, and Odlum’s manufacture breads, pastas, breakfast cereals, pizza bases, biscuits which are gluten free. Many of these are available on prescription on the medical card and drug payment scheme.
The Coeliac Society of Ireland produces a gluten free food list annually It also provides support, information and a wealth of useful literature, including a list of coeliac friendly restaurants.
Pat Quinlan with Con Walsh, William Walsh and Pat Cooney MANY hands make light work they say and on Saturday morning, October 1st, plenty of willing hands turned up, in spite of the bad weather, to give the Midleton Hospital Community Garden a spruce up. Those present did a wonderful job with plenty of new plants put in, while old weeds and vegetation were removed. Well done to all on another job well done.
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How can I enhance my health as a coeliac? Maintaining a gluten free diet is of highest priority. Coeliacs should also get their iron levels checked regularly. Nutritional supplements should specifically state “gluten free” on the label.
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Nutritional supplements that are particularly useful for coeliacs include iron supplements (if anaemic), calcium/magnesium supplements (to support bone health), vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin), B-complex and a fish oil supplement containing at least 500mg EPA and 240mg DHA. These supplements support coeliac health as absorption of vital nutrients from the gut is compromised. As all nutritional supplements are not the same, please seek professional guidance before selecting supplements.
Louise Barem with Rachel Moloney
Results, Sunday, October 2nd Best overall score: Kay Clifford Winning ladies: Joan McHugh, Anne Hurley, Joan O’Callaghan, Claire Kennedy, Mary Mason, Rita Leamy, Mairead Scannell and Esther Lomasney Winning gents: Frank Roche, Fr. Aquin Casey, Noel Hales, Lesley Snell, Gerard Donovan, E. Ring and Henry Forde Raffle: David Morrison, Rita Leamy and Jim Ryall Whist Drive every Sunday night at 8.30pm sharp at Fermoy Bridge Club. All welcome.
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Gortroe’s Helen Cunningham retires after three decades as play school leader
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THE community of Gortroe came out in numbers on Friday, September 23rd to pay tribute to local play school teacher, Helen Cunningham who is retiring after almost 30 years. Many past and, indeed, present pupils packed into the local hall where Helen and her family heard glowing tributes from John Geaney and the local committee, amongst others. Helen received many presentations and was invited to cut her retirement cake in the presence of her family and friends as the end of an era was marked in splendid style. Prior to the presentations in the local hall, Mass was celebrated in the nearby church to mark the occasion. Catherine Geaney, Gortroe, told the East Cork Journal, ‘ Helen’s dedication, commitment and energy have been boundless.’
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Dolores and Claire enjoy the evening
Helen Cunningham is joined by her family as she cuts her retirement cake
Vanessa Ryan, Valerie Byrne with Katie Moriarty, and her children Oisin and Alex
Eileen Cronin with her dad 91 year old dad Jimmy Geary and young Rebecca Geary
Lisa O’Brien, Henry Nicholson and Sean Harnedy
Ann and Michael O’Callaghan, Eileen Ring and Susan Cronin
Niamh and Ann Loughlin with Robert O’Sullivan and Declan Foley
Lisa Glavin, Breda Cronin and Mary Ahearn
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Compiled by Denise FitzGerald 087 812 8262 / dfitz47@hotmail.com Youghal Feeling dramatic? Concerned Citizens Open Meeting Blackwater Estuary Action Group THE above will take place this Thursday, October 6th at 7.30pm at Farrell’s Red Store.
The agenda for the meeting will include the Youghalowe’en Spooktacular Hallowe’en Festival, new ‘Things to do in Youghal’ booklets, training for meet and greet volunteers and lots more. This is an open meeting and all are welcome to attend.
Events at Cumann na Daoine this week Wednesday, October 5th: 10am - 11.30am Yoga 2pm - 3pm Walking Group 3pm - 5pm Women’s Group 7.30pm - 9pm Needlework & Craftwork 7.30pm - 9pm Disability Group 7.30pm - 9pm GROW (Community Mental Health Group) 7.45pm - 9pm Community Alert Meeting Thursday, October 6th: 8pm - 9.45pm Bingo
Friday, October 7th: 2pm - 4pm Indoor Bowls
Monday, October 10th: 10am - 12noon: Needlework & Craftwork 4pm - 5pm St. Vincent de Paul Tuesday, October 11th 5.45pm - 7.30pm Weight Watchers 7.30pm - 9pm Yoga 7.30pm - 9.30pm Cardiac Support Group
Killeagh Inch Community Council drugs info. night
Killeagh Inch Community Council will hold an information night for adults on illegal drugs which will take place on Thursday, October 6th, in Killeagh Hall. Sergeant Mark Ward and Garda Aidan D’Ardis will speak will speak about different drugs and their effects on individuals, families and the community. This information night is free, and all are welcome, especially parents. There will be tea and biscuits available afterwards.
Tesco Youghal raise nearly €5,000 for the Irish Cancer Society
Places are still available for drama classes which take place every Friday in Nagle House at 4.30pm. If you’d like more information, then please ring 087 981 2009.
The Blackwater Estuary Action Group will be holding a coffee morning at the Coach House on North Main Street on Friday, October 7th from 10.30am to 1pm.
All are welcome to come along to meet, chat and learn. The Blackwater Estuary Action Group is a nonprofit community group whose aim is the preservation and conservation of the environment through education awareness and action. Donations are welcome. For more information, please ring 086 276 3027.
Inch Charity Horse Ride
The Inch Charity Horse Ride 2011 will take place on Sunday, October 9th at the Half Way Bar on the Tallow Road at 2pm sharp and all monies raised will go to the Youghal Cancer Support Group. Registration on the day is from 1pm. For more information, contact Jim on 086 8031186
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The CRY Monster Hallowe’en Tabletop Quiz will be held on Thursday, October 27th at Power’s Bar, Mount Uniacke. A table of 4 costs €30. Quiz starts at 8pm sharp. There will be a raffle on the night and fancy dress is optional. A great night is assured and all proceeds will go to the CRY Relocation Fund.
Youghal Bay Bridge club results 1/9/11 1st J Kelly / B Cotter 2nd J Higgins / D Cotter 3rd Pat McCarthy / M Beausang
TESCO Youghal, along with over 160 Tesco staff, took to the streets to run in the Cork Women’s Mini-Marathon that was held recently. The Irish Cancer Society is Tesco’s Charity of the Year partner for 2010 - 2012 and Tesco Youghal have raised nearly €5,000 through its fundraising initiatives to date. 5/9/11 1st T&K Donnelly 2nd D&B Cotter 3rd M Coughlan / S O’Sullivan 6/9/11 1st J Kelly / B Cotter 2nd C Quill / S O’Donnell 3rd P Cooper / L Kenneally 8/9/11 1st M Kennedy / B Cotter 2nd D Cotter / T Donnelly 12/9/11 1st A McNulty / K Groeger 2nd C Quill / S O’Donnell 3rd M O’Brien / S Hickey 4th L Grace / L Kenneally
13/9/11 1st E Tarrant / M Griffin 2nd M Flynn / B Doyle 3rd E Cunningham / M Lupton 15/9/11 1st J Kelly / C Treacy 2nd E Slattery / J Whelehan 3rd T Donnelly / T Kenneally 4th G Browne / C Callaghan 5th I Beecher / M Flavin
20/9/11 1st G Stack / R Landers 2nd B Cotter / J Kelly 3rd E Cunningham / M Lupton 4th M Gleeson / M Clancy
22/9/11 Opening Party SECTION ONE N/S 1st Ita Beecher / Margaret Flavin 2nd Maurice&Joan Power 3rd Rose Galvin / Sally O’Sullivan 4th Una Furey / Rita Fitzpatrick E/W
All funds raised by Tesco Youghal will go towards the rollout of ‘Care to Drive’, a national volunteer driving service for cancer patients.
Since its introduction in 2001, the Tesco Charity of the Year campaign has raised over €8 million for various Irish charities. As part of their two year partnership with the Irish Cancer Society, they hope to raise €2 million for the Society. 1st Paula Cashman / Helen Waide 2nd Claire Quill / Joan Murphy 3rd John Cooney / Dan McSweeney 4th Marie Connon / Esther Hunt
SECTION TWO N/S 1st Eileen Tarrant / Mai Griffin 2nd Gerry Stack / John Whelehan 3rd Maura Flynn / Brid Doyle 4th Margaret Kenneally / Eithne Watson E/W 1st Andrew McNulty / Kieran Groeger 2nd Catherine Dinneen / Teresa Broderick 3rd Tommy & Katherine Donnelly 4th Sheila O’Sullivan / Eithne O’Flynn 26/9/11 1st Olive O’Shea / Fidelma O’Connell 2nd Carmel Treacy / Anne O’Reilly 3rd Phil Cronin / Paula Cashman 27/9/11 1st Marie Gleeson / Mona Clancy 2nd Mary Lupton / Eilis Cunningham 3rd Ita Beecher / Margaret Flavin 4th Liz & Pat Grace 5th Tony Fitzgerald / Tony Kerr
29/9/11 1st Mary Beausang / Maura O’Brien 2nd Claire Quill / Joan Murphy 3rd Rita Landers / Catherine Dinneen.
Youghal Flower Club
The above group will hold a Teaching Work Night with Mrs. Maureen O’Keeffe, AOIFA teacher on Tuesday, October 11th at Farrell’s Bar, Summerfield Cross at 8pm.
Contact Patricia at 024 90987 or Carol at 024 91811 for more information.
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The Ecclesiastical Review East Cork
Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos
the life of an itinerant missionary
Feast Day: October 5th FRANCIS Xavier Seelos was born on January 11th, 1819 in Fussen, Bavaria, Germany. He was baptised on the same day in the parish church of St. Mang. Having expressed a desire for the priesthood since childhood, he entered the diocesan seminary in 1842, having completed his studies in philosophy. Soon after meeting the missionaries of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists), founded for the evangelisation of the most abandoned, he decided to enter the congregation and to minister to the German-speaking immigrants in the United States. He was accepted by the Congregation on November 22nd, 1842, and sailed the following year from Le Havre, France arriving in New York on April 20th, 1843. On December 22nd, 1844, having completed his novitiate and theological studies, Seelos was ordained a priest in the Redemptorist Church of St. James in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
After being ordained, he worked for nine years in the parish of St. Philomena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, first as assistant pastor and later as Superior himself and, for the last three years, as pastor.
His availability and innate kindness in understanding and responding to the needs of the faithful, quickly made him wellknown as an expert confessor and spiritual director, so much so that people came to him even from neighbouring towns. Faithful to the Redemptorist charism, he practiced a simple lifestyle and a simple manner of expressing himself. The themes of his preaching, rich in biblical content, were always heard and understood even by everyone, regardless of education, culture, or background. A constant endeavour in this pastoral activity was instructing the little children in the faith. He not only favoured this ministry, he held it as fundamental for the growth of the Christian community in the parish. In 1854, he was transferred from Pittsburgh, to Baltimore, then Cumberland in 1857, and to Annapolis, all the while engaged in parish ministry and serving in the formation of future Redemptorists as Prefect of Students. Even in this post, he was true to his character remaining always the kind and happy pastor, prudently attentive to the needs of his students and conscientious of their doctrinal formation. Above all, he strove to instill in these future Redemptorist missionaries the en-
Youghal Methodist Church, Friar Street services information
SUNDAY, September 9th: Morning Worship Service at 10am led by Rev. Colin Milligan. Bible Study and Prayer Time each Thursday evening at 8.30pm. You are welcome. Further details from 0214294622.
Cork Methodist Church, Ardfallen, Douglas Road, Cork
Sunday, October 9th: Morning Service at 11.30am, led by Rev. Colin Milligan. Evening Harvest service at 7.30pm. led by Mr. Desmond Davis. You are welcome. Other activities during the week include Bible Studies, Prayer Meetings, Bowls, Badminton, Youth Groups, Women’s Groups etc. Further details from Rev. Colin Milligan 021-4292503 www.irishmethodist.org/cork
Ecclesiastical Events Parish of Midleton and Ballintotis Mass times:
First Friday, October 7th: Mass at 8pm. The sick and housebound will be visited at the usual times.
First Friday
Liturgical Apostolate, weekend October 8th / 9th Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 6pm: Phil O’Connor, Sheila O’Gorman 8.30am: Mary Cronin 10.30am: Anne White, John Fitzgerald, John O’Mahony 12.30pm: Maureen Horgan, Bernie Carroll, Aine Hyland
Town Stations October 2011
6pm: Colette McCarthy 8.30am: Liz Hyland 10.30am: Geraldine Cashman 12.30pm: Netta Brown
The Holy Rosary Church, Midleton Saturday, 6.10pm and 7.30pm Sunday, 9am, 10.30am and 12noon Weekdays: 8am and 10pm. There is no 8am Mass on Saturday mornings and Bank Holidays. Ballintotis: Sunday, 10am Midleton Community Hospital Chapel: Sunday, 7.30am and 9.45am; Monday to Friday 11am; Saturday 9.30am. Confessions on Thursday at usual times. Mass in Ballintotis at 9.15am.
thusiasm, the spirit of sacrifice and apostolic zeal for the spiritual and temporal welfare of the people.
In 1860, he was proposed as a candidate for the office of Bishop of Pittsburgh. Having been excused from this responsibility by Pope Pius IX, from 1863 until 1866 he dedicated himself to the life of an itinerant missionary preaching in English and German in numerous American states. After a brief period of parish ministry in Detroit, Michigan, he was assigned in 1866 to the Redemptorist community in New Orleans, Louisiana. Here also, as pastor of the Church of St. Mary of the Assumption, he was known as a pastor who was joyously available to his faithful and singularly concerned for the poorest and the most abandoned. In God’s plan, however, his ministry in New Orleans was destined to be brief. In the month of September, exhausted from visiting and caring for the victims of yellow fever, he contracted the dreaded disease. After several weeks of patiently enduring his illness, he passed on to eternal life on October 4th, 1867, at the age of 48 years and 9 months.
His Holiness Pope John Paul II, proclaimed Father Seelos Blessed in St. Peter's Square on April 9th, 2000. His Feast Day is today, October 5th.
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Confession: Monday, 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Saturday after 10am Mass until 10.45am and after 6pm Mass until 7pm.
The following Stations will be celebrated in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary at 7.30pm: Wednesday, October 5th; Main Street West: Broderick Street, Coolbawn, Coolbawn Mews, Court, Church Lane, Riverside Way, Thomas Street, The Crescent, New Cork Road, Old Cork Road, Woodlands, Dwyer Road and Chestnut Drive. Thursday, October 6th; Castleredmond: Rosary Place, Main Road, Lakeview Road, The Cotswolds, Ballinacurra Road, The Dark Road, Ard na Greine, Castleredmond, comprising Oak Park, Orchard Avenue, The Courtyard and The Paddock, Castleredmond Estate, TownsPark, Rocky Road, Midleton Downs, Manor Court Lane, Hawthorn Drive.
Midleton Parish Youth Group, Monthly Youth Mass
The above will be held on Saturday, October 8th at 6.10pm. Please spread the word and invite your friends, children and grandchildren to participate with us in the celebration of the Eucharist.
Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, Friday, October 7th
To help our preparation for the International Eucharistic Congress next June, it is proposed that we focus on Our Lady and the Eucharist on the Feast Day of the Patron of the Parish. Fr. Jim Moore, CC Mallow, will preach on that evening.
Parish of Carrigtwohill Parish Office
Saturday, 10.45am to 12 noon. The Parish Office is behind the Sacristy. Mass times: Monday to Friday, 7.30am and 10am; Saturday, 10am and 6pm; Sunday, 8.30am, 10.30am and 12.30pm. Rosary, Monday to Saturday after 10am Mass Sunday, 10.10am, Church Adoration Monday, 7pm to 9pm, Church Prayer Group Wednesday, 7.30pm to 8.30pm, Convent
Devotions
First Saturday, October 8th: Fatima Devotions will be held after 10am Mass.
Readers
Prayers of the Faithful
6pm: Niamh Olden. 10.30am: Jon Hinchliffe. 12.30pm: Niamh O’Mahony.
Parish Diary: Legion of Mary, Tuesday 7.30pm.
Autumn Stations
Wednesday, October 5th: Castle Avenue - John and Jenny Buckley Thursday, October 6th: Tibbotstown, Forrestown and Cloneen - Charlie and Mossy Walsh Friday, October 7th: Carrigtwohill East, Burgessland and Clydyff - Vincent and Joan Crotty Monday, October 10th: Castleview Nos 1 to 36: Jim and Irene Gill (No. 14) Tuesday, October 11th: Castle Close - Pat and Nellie McGrath Wednesday, October 12th: Ballyrichard North and Waterock North - Ultan and Miriam Savage Thursday, October 13th: Carrigane, Ballyadam, Heamount and Curragh - Kieran and Deirdre Gosnell Friday, October 14th: Ballintubber West - Mary McCarthy Monday, October 17th: Ballyvodock - Jim and Mary Carroll Tuesday, October 18th: Oatencake West - Padraig McSweeney. Wednesday, October 19th: Rossmore, Fr. O’Neill’s Terrace, Barryscourt North and South – Paudie and Patricia O’Mahony. Thursday, October 20th: Castle Close – Pat and Nellie McGrath no 20. Friday, October 21st: Gurranes, Longstown and Fahydorgan – Dave and Marie Cashman. If you would like to host the Station Mass for your area, please contact Fr. Anthony.
Parish Pastoral Council
The new Parish Pastoral Council, who held its third meeting last Thursday night, has established a communications sub-committee and would like to invite anyone interested in assisting with the parish newsletter or the parish website to contact them at carrigtwohillparish@gmail.com
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
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MIDLETON
Mass at Midleton Community Hospital
Compiled by Kathleen Woulfe
Thank you on behalf of Bru Columbanus
PAULA O’Brien wishes to thank her helpers and all who so generously supported her fundraising day at Hurley’s SuperValu, Midleton, in aid of Bru Columbanus, home from home, accommodation for the relatives of seriously ill patients in Cork hospitals and hospices’, especially relatives of sick children. Bru Columbanus is an independent charity and rely totally on donations and fundraising initiatives. Since they opened in October 2005, they have accommodated in excess of 3,000 families. They are located on Cardinal Way, Wilton. For further details, please visit their website at www.brucolumbanus.com or contact 021 4345754.
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On behalf of the above, sincere thanks is extended to my helpers at Hurley’s SuperValu on Thursday last, namely Josie Buckley, Paula O’Brien, Pat Quinlan, Catherine Treacy, Norma Murphy, Mick Woulfe and Anne O’Neill and a special thanks to the kind people for their generous support. Renewed thanks - Kathleen Woulfe.
Bingo at Midleton GAA Pavilion
Carrigtwohill Senior Citizens and Friends monthly social evening
The above evening will be held at the Midleton Park Hotel on Sunday, October 9th at 7.30pm, with refreshments and dancing afterwards to Pat Burke & Friends and, who knows, maybe the victorious Carrigtwohill hurlers will pay a big part in the night!
Three Tenors Concert postponed
The above concert, which was due to be held in the Midleton Park Hotel, on Saturday, October 8th, has been postponed until a later date in the New Year. Tickets will be refunded at points of purchase.
St. Mary’s High School, Midleton, Class of 1991 20 year reunion
St. Mary’s High School, Midleton, Class of 1991 are holding their 20 year reunion on October 8th at Isaac’s Bar, Church Lane, Midleton. There will be a BBQ, finger-food and an 80s Disco. Midleton GAA Pavilion Manager, Pat Wafer wishes to remind supporters that weekly bingo will commence at 8pm for the winter, starting on Friday, October 7th. On Saturday, October 8th there will be dancing to Dave Rea.
Midleton First Responders table quiz
The above are holding a fundraising quiz at Niall McCarthy’s Bar, Main Street, Midleton, on Friday, October 14th at 8pm sharp. There will be great prizes and a raffle also held. For further details, contact Maura Milton on 087 6934773.
Irish Heart Foundation Blood Pressure Clinic
The above are holding a Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Testing Clinic, today, Wednesday, October 5th from 2.30pm to 4pm at the Family Resource Centre, Youghal Road, Midleton, and Sr. Siobhán invites you all to avail of this very important service to the public.
The evening starts at 7.30pm and admission is €10.
Anyone interested who is on Facebook can check out ‘School reunion class of 1991, St. Mary’s High School and click attend. Alternatively, you can contact Mairead Geary on 086 1060333, Veronica Dilworth on 086 1999862, Margaret Walsh on 086 8409283 or Marie Flavin on 086 2190206. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Overeaters Anonymous meetings, weekly in Midleton and Cobh
A meeting of Overeaters Anonymous takes place in the Doctor’s Room, Our Lady’s Hospital, Midleton at 10.30am on Sunday and 6.30pm on Thursday each week.
The Cobh meeting takes place each Tuesday at 7pm, at the Convent of Mercy, Bishop’s Road.
PICTURED at the Mass for nurses, residents and staff at Midleton Community Hospital, were Rita O’Keeffe, Mary Foley, Fr. Michéal O’Lionsigh and Kathleen Woulfe.
Marymount Hospice & ARC House Luncheon
The above takes place on Thursday, November 17th from 1.30pm sharp at the Castlemartyr Resort. Tickets €50, tables of 10 €500. Contact 086 0588574.
Wedding anniversary
Best wishes on your wedding anniversary to Finbarr and Peggy Harding.
Ruby wedding anniversary
Happy 40th anniversary wishes to Geraldine and Michael Cahill, Carrigtwohill.
Baby girl
Congratulations and best wishes to Lisa and Aongus Cotter, Ladysbridge, on the birth of their baby girl Amber.
Happy B irthday!
Happy birthday tomorrow, Thursday, to the best wife and mother in the world, Niamh Power, Cloyne, from your husband Dave and loving daughter Jordan. Hope you have a great day. XX Happy birthday to Niamh Power, Cloyne, from the Power family. Have a great day. X
Special birthday greetings to Eileen O’Connell, Riversfield Estate - from her family & friends.
Birthday greetings to Pat Leahy, Margaret McCarthy, Timmy Warne, 5 year old twins Róisín and Aaron Crotty and Mrs. Mary O’Keeffe Lisgoold roll on 100! K.W.
Special birthday good wishes to Pat Kenneally, Tim Daly Terrace, who celebrated the occasion at a surprise party with family and friends at the GAA Pavilion, Midleton. K.W.
Congratulations Sgt. O’Connor
Congratulations and good luck wishes to Sergeant Joseph O’Connor, Midleton, on his appointment as Inspector in Bantry Garda Station and to Joe, his wife and family, best wishes are extended to them for the future. Joe was a very popular Garda, always kind, amiable and pleasant in his dealings with the public and we hope that all his future plans reach fruition.
Congrats, Carol!
Sincere congratulations to Carol Fitzgerald on winning the fifth car in the 2011 Midleton Credit Union Car Draw on Thursday last, and the winning ticket was drawn by Eleanor Laffan. Many years of happy driving, Carol.
Ballycotton Bridge Club results 14/9/11 1st Evelyn Ryan / Florence Bowe 2nd Kitty Egan / Rita Fitzpatrick 3rd Maureen O’Mahony / Marie O’Hanlon 4th Bridget Abernethy / Kathleen Byrne 21/9/11 1st Diarmuid Cashman / Ita Lynch 2nd Rose Beausang / Mary McGrath 3rd Evelyn Ryan / Betty Hanley 4th Catherine Walsh / Maureen Fleming 5th Michael Daley / John Murray 28/9/11 1st Elisabeth Moore / Peggy Curtin 2nd Phil O’Lomasney / Mary Fitzgerald 3rd Eileen Donovan / Margaret Holland 4th Nuala Cashman / Sylvia Daley.
Midleton & District COPE THE above will take place at the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Midleton on Saturday and Sunday, October 8th and 9th. Help required, please contact Carmel on 021 4631879.
Foundation church gate collection
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
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ATURALLY PEAKING with John Whelan-Curtin
We don’t wish to ‘boar’ you with the law
New Educate Together school planned for Riverstown / Glanmire Last chance to register interest in new Educate Together Schools for 2013 PARENTS in Cork are being advised to pre-enrol their children immediately in the proposed Educate Together schools in their area. The Department of Education and Skills plans to open schools in Douglas/Rochestown, Mallow and Riverstown/Glanmire in 2013. The deadline for submissions is October 7th so interested parents should act without delay. Each submission has to show support from local parents as part of the qualifying criteria.
Educate Together Chief Executive Paul Rowe is keen to ensure that parents exercise their rights, stating, ‘Educate Together has four schools in Cork and we have been working with local parent groups here to secure the option of an Educate Together school for their children. Three new primary schools will open in Cork in 2013. Any parent hoping that these schools will open with our patronage should pre-enrol without delay.’ Educate Together has thirty-three years experience in opening and managing multi-denominational schools. In the last five years alone they have opened 19 new schools around the country and demand for places in their schools is high. Cork Educate Together was the fourth ever Educate Together school established. Three more have opened since in Cork with Midleton ETNS and Carrigaline ETNS established in 2008.
The vast majority of Ireland’s primary schools are Catholic (92%). Multi-denominational schools only account for 2% but more and more parents want to have the option of these schools available to them. Educate Together has 60 schools nationwide with over 14,000 pupils enrolled. Its long-term goal is to have an Educate Together school as an available option for parents in every community, nationwide.
Multi-denominational primary education was first available in Ireland in 1978. Children are taught a moral and ethical curriculum and learn about different faith and belief systems. Working with local parishes, Educate Together schools also offer faith formation and sacramental preparation classes outside school hours. However, the appeal for many parents in Educate Together schools is their democratic structure and the potential for parents to be actively involved in their children’s education.
The child-centered ethos of the schools means that all children are educated in an environment of respect that ensures they reach their full potential. For further information about Educate Together and to pre-enrol online, go to their website at www.educatetogether.ie
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MIDLETON TOO little too late is a phrase that should probably be edited into the Irish National Anthem. That might be a little unfair as it has only taken Ireland 20 years to come in line with EU Wildlife Law. The Minister for the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan, signed into law a set of regulations that bring us into line with the EU. These laws control the release, sale and breeding of a huge host of animals that could pose a significant threat as an invasive species. Nobody can really argue that this move should have been made (although it should have been made a few decades ago). The Minister announced that ‘these regulations are an essential response to threats to our wildlife and natural habitats’ ... the thing is, these regulations are actually more like essential preventative measures that come far too late.
It is great that some of them are now in place, as it will help reduce the risk of new invasive species arriving. Unfortunately, they will not really do a whole lot to undo the growing emergency regarding invasive species that already exists. The new (old) regulations will help to prevent the spread of several truly unwanted animals to Ireland. Animals and plants including the rhododendron and chipmunk will be illegal to breed
and it may, in fact, be required to have them ‘disposed of.’ Very high on this list is the wild boar.
The wild boar was once a native in Ireland but went extinct centuries ago. Their reintroduction today could be detrimental to ecosystems that have adapted to their absence. These beasts can weigh more than a big man (200lbs) and their savage tusks can exceed 4 and even 5 inches in length. Their return would actually bring an animal to the wild in Ireland that could put an adult human in serious danger. In the last few years there have actually been many reported sightings of wild boars in Ireland and the coming regulations could be vital to limit their spread to the wild from captive breeding and farming programmes. Ambitious as ever, the objective is not to put the money and effort into correcting the problem of invasive species by meticulously removing various invasive species, like the grey squirrel, but is simply to ‘keep it from crossing the Shannon into the West.’
In reality, if we don’t find a way to successfully exterminate invasive species that are threatening the natural wonder of Ireland as we know it, then it will be more or less impossible to ‘keep it’ from spreading and may be possible to ‘slightly delay it’ from spreading.
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SCHOOL PHOTOS
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
JUNIOR INFANTS 2011 St. Brigi d’s NS, Midleton
ST. Brigid's NS, Midleton now has more
Unfortunately, on the day we at-
basis, with the school welcoming more
getting the children into the yard
than 640 children attending on a daily than 130 junior infants to the school in
September 2011. Teachers Ms. Kelly, Ms. Barry, Ms. Walsh, Ms. Wilkinson,
tended, Plan A had to be scrapped:
proved impossible, as the weather took a turn for the worse.
Ms. O'Riordan and Ms. O'Mahony look
Luckily, there was a Plan B - and all
vided into six classes.
the school's 'small hall.'
after the junior infants, who are di-
six classes took their turn posing in
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JUNIOR INFANTS 2011 St. Brigi d’s NS, Mi dleton
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PHOTOS
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
All As (and a few bees) at Fota Honey Show ON Sunday last, the annual Fota Honey Show took place in the grounds of Fota Wildlife Park with the event seeing one of its largest turnouts in years.
The coveted Supreme Run Honey Prize went to Midleton's own Michael Woulfe, a member of the East Cork branch of the Federation of Irish Beekeepers Association (FIBKA). There are more than 60 beekeepers affiliated with the FIBKA in East Cork with members nationally surpassing 2,000.
The current Honey Queen, Aisling Kennedy, a member of the North Dublin Beekeepers attended the show, as did Seamus Reddy, Prasident, FIBKA. Those present could examine an exhibition hive whilst also viewing some of the beautiful displays.
It was interesting to note the number of young beekeepers at the show including DJ Dunleavy from Dungourney (he has two hives and a favourite bee: Buzz-Buzz!) and Gavin Fitzpatrick from Carrickon-Suir with one hive that houses more than 60,000 bees.
Kate Elliot gets up close to the exhibition hive at the Fota Honey Show
Bridie Terry, Secretary of the Fota Honey Show told the East Cork Journal that she was delighted with the turnout for the show and was even more delighted when she won the East Cork Confined Class!
Seamus Reddy, President, FIBKA presents Michael Woulfe, Midleton with the E. Webb Trophy for Supreme Run Honey
Liam and DJ Dunleavy, Dungourney with Gavin Fitzpatrick and Irene Power, Carrick-on-Suir
Nollaig, Roisin and Una O'Sullivan with Lisa Lynch, Midleton
Eddie O'Sullivan, Magazine Road, Cork is presented with the Co. Cork Confined Class trophy by Seamus Reddy, President, FIBKA Kate (8) and David (6) Elliot from Rostellan
Exhibitors Noel Treacy, Killeagh, Liam Rice, Ballynoe and Finbarr O'Callaghan, Glanmire at the Fota Honey Show
Honey Queen, Aisling Kennedy and Seamus Reddy, President, FIBKA congratulate Bridie Terry on winning the East Cork Confined Class trophy
Kathleen Woulfe, Marie Casey, Honey Queen Aisling Kennedy and Mary Troy
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
acorn life sponsored Cork Modern Homes & Building Exhibition is back in City Hall November 4th - 6th
let's get Together Foundation thanks Market green Shopping Centre
Midleton seeks more oor space for Community Hospital CHRISTY PARKER REPORTS
MIDLETON Town Council’s September meeting adopted a motion from Mayor Mary Woods calling on the HSE ‘to provide alternative accommodation for the Midleton Psychiatric Day Services that the premises made available by the Midleton Community Hospital since 1987, for use 2½ days per week for 4-5 hours, may be utilised for urgent bed space requirements by the community hospital.' The Mayor said the hospital staff are working extremely hard and may otherwise have to rent space due to the growing demand for bed spaces. What had been 90 spaces 'has been reduced to 60 and could be reduced further,' she explained. She also felt that patients should ideally be treated on the ground floor and not upstairs. MODERN Homes Exhibitions are proud to announce that Acorn Life, SIAC House, Ballycurreen Cross, Airport Road, Cork will be the main sponsors of this year’s Cork Modern Homes & Building Exhibition. The show takes place in City Hall, Cork on November 4th, 5th and 6th. Acorn Life have been great supporters of the Modern Homes Exhibitions for many years and their sponsorship of the Cork exhibition is a huge endorsement that their participation and commitment to our events is an integral part to their business.
For those in the business of building, renovating, extending or decorating homes then they can build business by taking a stand at this exhibition as a large number of visitors are expected to attend the event over the three days with their house plans and questions for building a new home, adding an extension or improving their existing home. It is a perfect way to see the latest products and services available on the market place.
The show represents one of the most cost-effective ways to bring together buyers and sellers in a face-to-face environment that generates results. City Hall is an ideal location offering all the facilities required for the exhibition and is the perfect shop-front to meet a large volume of people all under one roof.
Amidst unanimous support for the motion, Cllr. Betty Wall said bed space was so tight in the hospital that there wasn’t room to access cupboards in some instances. Cllr. Noel Collins expressed disappointment that many parents end their days in long-term institutions 'when sons and daughters have adequate accommodation and facilities and refused to help them. What gratitude!,' he stated.
LAST week, Cllr. Pat Buckley thanked Andrew McVea, Regional Shopping Centres Manager and all at Market Green Shopping Centre, Midleton for their continued support of the Let's Get Together Foundation, a charity dedicated to suicide prevention.
Pat told the East Cork Journal, 'Andrew and everyone here has always been incredibly supportive of the work being done by the Let's Get Together Foundation, and this plaque is a way of saying thank you.'
There will be lots of hot bargains for visitors, including special discounts on offer by most exhibitors each day. Whatever you need, there is sure to be someone there to help with your project, so be prepared and bring your house plans.
The advertising campaign is enormous and incorporates all possible media channels available, so companies that want to be the leading force in their field should book a stand now by contacting 058 48633. Bear in mind the earlier you book the wider the choice and availability. For further information and enquiries visit www.modernhomes.ie or email info@modernhomes.ie a
Cllr. Pat Buckley said that while it had nothing to do with the hospital as such, the old convent in the town was lying idle with obvious potential. He felt sorry for the hospital patients who 'cannot get the level of care they deserve' due to crowding.
He supported the motion but feared they would 'be back here discussing it again next year,' given the state of the HSE.
Cork East ploughs ahead
SoCial DanCing in the Garryvoe Hotel this Saturday night, October 8th to the great JoHnny MullinS. Admission â‚Ź8. Doors 9pm. Great night guaranteed.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Midleton area members of the Cork East Ploughing team, Cian Keohane, James Linehan, Niall Twomey, Dave Mulcahy, NPA Director, Joe Twomey, Paddy Harrington and Jamie O'Sullivan, pictured at the National Ploughing Association's banquet, which was held in the Clonard Hotel, Athy recently.
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opens door to the past
THIS coming weekend, Saturday and Sunday, October 8th and 9th, 'The Grain Store', Ballymaloe will host an Antiques Weekend Fair.
Dealers from around the country, and the UK, will be attending, including George Stackpoole, President of the Irish Antiques Dealer Association, Katie O'Connell from Killarney, Roger Grimes and Vanessa Parker, Rare Books from Westport, Co. Mayo,
Marie Curran from Dublin and Denise Sinnott, among others. There will be an interesting and varied selection of antiques on offer, including silver and plates, jewellery, paintings and prints, rare and antiquarian books, furniture, linen and lace, etc. Opening times are Saturday, October 8th, 11am – 7pm and Sunday, October 9th, 10am – 6pm. For more details, call 086 8165329.
Antiques Fair Weekend The Grain Store, Ballymaloe House, Shanagarry Rare and antiquarian books, silverware, jewellery, paintings and prints, furniture, ceramics, linen and lace
Saturday, October 8th 11am - 7pm Sunday, October 9th 10am - 6pm
Feile an tSamhraidh prizewinners concert in Midleton
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
Another positive year! ESB Electric Ireland Midleton and District Positive Ageing Week 2011
A MEMORABLE week of events took place from Friday night, September 23rd to Saturday afternoon, October 1st, starting with a variety concert on the Friday night.
The official opening was held at Midleton Library on Saturday, September 24th, courtesy of Librarian Anne Whalley and staff, who also made their premises available for the Gramophone Recital on Monday, September 26th, given by Eddie Hogan, Cork, and much to the delight of everyone he played many fantastic tunes including ‘Beautiful City’, as a tribute to the Cork Ladies Football Team. Frank O’Connor - alias Batty Brennan sang also. Flan O’Meara on behalf of the committee thanked Anne Whalley and staff, Eddie Hogan and everyone in attendance for this inspiring recital.
On Tuesday, September 27th, we left Midleton by train at 8.15am heading for the Castlerosse Hotel in Killarney and returned on Wednesday, September 28th on the 5.45pm train direct to Midleton. It is hard to put into words the hospitality and reception accorded to us at the Castlerosse Hotel on our arrival and during our overnight stay. A visit to Muckross House was also on the agenda, but the highlight of our stay was the dinner served by the kind staff of the Castlerosse Hotel after which there was music by Pat Burke and Frank, which had everyone up dancing, and of course there were many singers on the night. Pat and Frank finished at 12 midnight, but those in jovial mood were having none of it and kept the party going with some brilliant singing into the small hours, making it a night which certainly will be long remembered.
On Thursday afternoon we were in Wallis’ Town Hall Bar, Main Street, Midleton, and had a very enjoyable sing-along with Seán Curtin and MC Anne Crowley with many great songs from George Kelleher, John McCarthy, Pat Burke, Mary Troy, Liam McCormack, Teresa Rohan, Donie Desmond, Seán Sargent, Jim from West Cork and Michael Geary, all admirably backed by Seán Curtin and Pat Quinlan gave a brilliant display of dancing. On the same day the Manager of Midleton Credit Union, John Fenton and staff were present for the 5th car draw.
Scouts’ honour in Killeagh Mary Waters, County Commissioner, Beaver Leaders, Mary Griffin, Wim Cloosterin, Noreen Lynch and Cub Leaders, Brian Murphy, Tina Dunne, Tara Murphy and Anthony Sheehan at the Killeagh Scouts registration night
THE NEW Killeagh Scout Troup had a very successful registration evening with over 60 children signing up to be Beavers or Cubs on Friday, September 30th. Mams and Dads were also roped in to volunteer for the various committees that support the fantastic work done by Scouting Ireland . Beavers and Cubs will start on Friday, October 14th at 7pm in Killeagh Hall and we look forward to a great year full of fun.
Clonmult / Dungourney ladies club
THE Clonmult / Dungourney ladies club resumed on Monday, September 26th, with Craft Classes in Clonmult at 8pm. These classes will run for a duration of six weeks.
The club will have its monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 8.30pm in Clonmult. Michael Clancy from Fota Garden Centre will give a talk on ‘Winter Colour in the Garden.’ He will also have plants for sale. New members are always welcome.
Anne Crowley, on behalf of her dad Eddie O’Riordan and as a tribute to the Carrigtwohill Hurling team, sang ‘My Home by Slatty’ to the air of ‘My Home by the Lee’.
Sinead O'Halloran and her accompanist with some of the younger musicians who performed at the concert
THE organising committee of Feile an tSamhraidh hosted a prizewinners concert in St. John the Baptist Church, Midleton, as part of the programme for Culture Night on Friday, September 23rd.
The varied programme included some outstanding performances from the Feile's winners last May. Among the highlights of the evening was a stunning performance on the cello by Sinead O'Halloran, winner of the County Council Arts Award. Sinead has used her award to attend the Yehudi Menuhin Summer School in London. The audience were further delighted with performances in varying styles including jazz, musical theatre and classical. and varying instruments including piano, cello, viloin, flute, clarinet, and voice. The committee would like to thank the Very Rev. Alan Marley for making the church available for the evening and also Peter Moloney for providing the piano. The evening provided these wonderful young musicians with the opportunity to perform and we are looking forward to seeing them at Feile again next year.
To close off the week was the visit by committee members and friends to Midleton Community Hospital, which was a great success when Pat Burke and Frank played dance music in the day room, where staff, one lively resident Eileen and committee members danced along, with many great singers also. Midleton and District Active Retirement Choir sang a few songs also and were delighted to be joined by resident Eileen to sing ‘Danny Boy’. This was a wonderful day and will be repeated again very soon. Jim Ronayne, on behalf of the committee, thanked everyone for making the event so enjoyable and also for the appetising refreshments served to all by the staff, which went down a treat. Jim, Flan and the committee members wished Carrigtwohill, the best of luck in the County Final (and it obviously paid off!)
The No Name Club event organised by Garda Rachel McGrath and Denis Ring will now be held on Friday, October 14th at the Midleton Park Hotel and the dance for Sunday last, which was postponed for obvious reasons, will now be held on Sunday, October 9th in the Midleton Park Hotel, at 7.30pm.
Chairman Eddie O’Riordan wishes to thank his hardworking committee, who gave dedicated service to ensure the success of this memorable week.
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Enchanté, Monsieur Mayor! FRENCH magic was in the air at the Cork Institute of French on Wellington Road on September 14th as The Institute of French held their autumn term open evening and it was a great success with a huge turnout and the highlight of the night was a visit by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Terry Shannon. Prospective students, as well as those currently enrolled on courses, enjoyed a relaxed and informative evening with teachers and administrative staff who
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There is also a fun element – at this open evening there was a ‘Big Cheese Quiz’ where people were presented with 8 classic French cheeses accompanied by some French wines and had to guess which cheese was which. The Lord Mayor rose to the challenge and enjoyed sampling some smelly delicacies. His favourite of the selection was a cheese called Comté from the Franche-Comté region of eastern France, a cheese that dates back to the 12th century!
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Classes at Cork Institute of French are offered at all levels and there is a maximum of six to eight students per class, guaranteeing each pupil the attention they need to flourish in a personal, student-centred environment.
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These have proven to be immensely popular. Like their French colleagues, all the German teachers are native speakers to ensure authenticity in the lessons. The Autumn term for student grinds and adult courses has now commenced.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!
Little Angels Crèche and Pre-School celebrates its 10th anniversary
LITTLE Angels Crèche and Pre-School opened its doors for the very first time in 2001. This September, they celebrated their 10th anniversary with a party for past attendees, current kids, family, friends and staff. 'Our aim is to create a welcoming, homely environment for your child while in our care,' proprietor Judy Lynch tells the East Cork Journal, 'and we're now offering Montessori too. The party was a way of saying "thank you" to everyone who has supported us during the past ten years!' Little Angels is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built premises with spacious indoor and out-of-doors areas, located in Midleton's Castlerock Estate.
Catering for all age groups including Babies, Waddlers, Toddlers, pre- school, Montessorri and also after-school care, collection can be arranged by prior arrangement and full day care is available from 7.30am to 6pm.
Judy and her fully-trained staff Pauline, Lauren, new arrivals Emma and Anna, Siobhán, Anne-Marie and Rosemary are on hand to look after everyone from babies to pre-school children in purpose-built rooms, where the child-centred approach is evident in all of the equipment and accessories that are on site.
Grace O’Leary clutches her winning ticket - which gives her four weeks free day care at Little Angels Creche - chosen by Ken Perrott at the creche’s party
The location at the end of Castlerock Estate, which is a cul de sac, makes it very safe as there is no through traffic of any kind, so even dropping the children off is made easy.
As a special thank you to all her supporters, Judy ran a draw for four week's free childcare which was won by Grace O'Leary - with the winning ticket chosen by Ken Perrott, 96fm. For further information, please call 021-4630090 or visit www.littleangelsmidleton.com
Castlerock Estate, Midleton Now offering Montessori free of charge - please call for further information
Staff of Little Angels - Judy, Anne-Marie, Pauline, Rosemary, Lauren and Siobhán
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Cloyne Delicatessen New on the menu at Connolly Street, Midleton THE Cloyne Delicatessen has arrived in Midleton and, judging by its success over the years in Cloyne, it's destined to become a quintessential lunch location for the people of Midleton too. Proprietors, Danny and Caroline Cannon bring with them years of experience from their Cloyne Shop, which Caroline runs with her mother, Margaret aka Mrs. Mc, who has run the shop for the past fifty years. Both Danny and Caroline have experience in the catering industry and are offering a wide range of delicious home-made soups, scones, cakes, breads and jams (courtesy of the much-loved Hassett's Bakery in Carrigaline - try the Rhubarb & Vanilla jam, you won't be disappointed), quiches and salads as well as Bewley's Coffee and heart-warming hot chocolate - plus a new range of gluten-free products and spelt bread. And the Cloyne Delicatessen, located on Connolly Street, just steps from the Main Street, doesn't just offer delicious brunch and lunch options - it also offers party food, catering for communions, confirmations, birthdays, anniversaries and corporate events.
Cloyne Delicatessen proprietors, Caroline and Danny Cannon with staff member, Lily Galambos and sone of the delicious delicacies on offer, including homemade breads from Hassett’s Bakery & Cakes, Carrigaline
'We do catering for Muckross House and IBM, amongst others,' Danny tells the East Cork Journal, 'we'll cover any kind of celebration you can think of!' With that, it's back to work, as another hungry customer comes through the door - with a shopping list of what she wants. Luckily, this is the Cloyne Delicatessen we're talking about and she leaves with a full shopping bag, a spring in her step - and a promise to return tomorrow!
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Carry on screaming THE nightmare began as soon as guests neared the eerie Navigation House on Albert Quay for the exclusive preview launch event of The Nightmare Realm on Thursday, September 29th. The Nightmare Realm is Cork’s first and only scare house attraction and is open daily until the end of October. Just make sure you’re prepared... Creatures crept from the creepy crevices from the moment we entered the building, frightening the day lights out of guests who ranged from the media to local businesses, university representatives and supporters of the Realm. Ken Tobin and Karl O’Connor, creators and producers of The Nightmare Realm mingled with guests as they tried to put them into a false sense of security before entering the official 30 minute walk-through scare experience. Owner of Navigation House Owen O’Callaghan, Rupert Atkinson from The Boardwalk, and Emer Lison from The Sextant Bar also came along to show their fear...ahem support. The team from Hopkins Communications were also out after dark, Mary Hopkins, Niamh Sullivan, Judy Hopkins, Kathleen Harrington and Clair Collins. Vinnie Fielth and Siobhan Brosnan from UCC Radio and Eoghan Healy Communications Officer UCC and Ciaran Barrett Entertainment Officer UCC represented the student body, whilst a team from Cork Chamber including Sarah O Donovan and Rebecca Larkin came along to carry the flag for the local business community. Corona girls Lisa Curtain and Ellen
When makeovers go bad: Anna and Julie White from Cork with some of the realm’s ‘creatures’
Coughlan were at the ready with refreshments to calm nerves before guests descended into the realm, thanks to local drinks supplier Barry & Fitwilliam. After a bone shaking 30 minutes guests retreated to the nearby Sextant Bar for a night cap. Tickets to The Nightmare Realm, which runs until October 31st will cost €12 for adults and €10 for students and are available to purchase from www.thenightmarerealm.ie or on the door each night for 13 year olds plus. For further information see www.thenightmarerealm.ie or www.facebook.com/thenightmarerealm!
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Apple Day at Blackwater Garden Centre on Sunday, October 16th
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Cappoquin features in Australian TV documentary with Lyndey Milan WITH Master Chef Australia and Ireland now taking our TV screens by storm, the recent visit of Australian food and wine personality Lyndey Milan (pictured right) to film a seven episode documentary has been welcomed locally in West Waterford. The Tannery Restaurant in Dungarvan, along with the Crinnaughtaun Juice Company in Cappoquin are both featured in this lifestyle programme and will certainly show West Waterford well abroad when aired Down Under.
Waterford farmer, Richard leads Bachelor betting IT was a tough job but someone had to do it! Paddy Power has cast their critical eyes over the 25 finalists vying for this year’s Stellar Magazine Bachelor of the Year and chalked up their favourites.
With his dark hair and cheeky smile Waterford farmer Richard Moynan, pictured, is the 4/1 red-hot favourite to pick up the most votes closely followed by muscleman Karl at 5/1.
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THERE is a free opportunity to learn about growing apple trees, and the health benefits of eating apples (and juices and smoothies) at Blackwater Garden Centre on Sunday, October 16th from 11am to 4pm. The day will cover short talks on avoiding pests and diseases of apple trees (11am), pruning, feeding and choosing best apple varieties (12 noon), health benefits of apples juices and smoothies (2 pm) with Mike McKenna. Dr Pat McDonnell of Springfield Nurseries will share a lifetime’s experience of growing apples (3pm). This promises to be an enjoyable and worthwhile few hours; if the day is wet, it will be held under cover.
Tallow Senior Citizens fundraiser
THIS Saturday, October 8th at Lizzy Langton’s Pub in Tallow, the Senior Citizens group will have a very interesting fundraiser with an evening of stories, songs and craic, commencing at 8.15pm. With free admission and a performance from the Orpheus Choir from Fermoy, this promises to be a very enjoyable event and, needless to say, all are welcome.
Oisin O’Gorman features in The Run For Life
YOUNG Oisin O’Gorman, from Lismore is Ireland’s youngest Gold Medal winner at the Transplant Games. Oisin and dad Kieran, who donated a kidney to Oisin will take part in ‘The Run For Life on October 23rd in a bid to raise funds for the Irish Kidney Association. Other high profile names who will be taking part are RTE courts reporter Vivienne Traynor and her husband Justin Treacy. To find out more freetext DONOR to 50050 or lo-call 1890-543639 for what is certainly a very worthy cause.
Well done Seamus
WITH Irish Rugby doing so well at present, here at home young Seamus Keating from Ardmore is excelling. The 17-year-old featured with Munster in their win over Ulster and is certainly heading in the right direction. Well done to Seamus, who is also an accomplished hurler, football and soccer player and holds an U12 All Ireland Community Games Gold Medal for Soccer where his goalkeeping was a feature. His hands are now a vital part of the scrum-half who can also play in the centre, so Seamus certainly has a bright future ahead of him. It couldn’t happen to a nicer young man.
Clinton Hennessy and Eoin Murphy call it a day
WITH the Inter-County season now finished, the news has filtered through that Eoin Murphy from Knockanore and Clinton Hennessy from Ardmore, have both decided to call time on their Senior Hurling careers with Waterford. Both players have enjoyed some incredible days with the Déise, and while both have experienced some pretty bad defeats as well, both have brought tremendous honour to Knockanore and Ardmore with their displays for Waterford over the years. Eoin Murphy, the popular Shamrocks defender, marked many of the country’s best forwards, and was a defender who although small in stature, had a tremendous heart and his speed of thought and action made him a tremendous player. Playing with Waterford since 2011 Eoin won four Munster titles, a National League and An All-Star. Equally, Clinton Hennessy from Ardmore faced up to some of the country’s best forwards with Shefflin, Canning, Corbett, Kelly, Deane and co. often having him in their sights. Since returning from America, Clinton has been a fixture in the Waterford goal and while the elusive All-Ireland medal has escaped both players, both owe nothing to Waterford and have been tremendous ambassadors for their parishes.
Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said, ‘Pricing Bachelor of the Year was a tough job, but thankfully plenty of the girls in the office were willing to pour over the lad’s pictures and lend a hand!’
THERE was great joy on the banks of the Bride as Tallow qualified for the Waterford Senior Hurling Final with a local derby victory over Ballyduff Upper in Fraher Field on Saturday. Difficult weather conditions saw the Bridesiders win by 0-13 to 0-10 and they will now meet Ballygunner in Sunday week’s County Final in Fraher Field.
To vote for Richard call 1513415 808 and enter Bachelor number 104, or text Bachelor 104 to 53307.
TOURIN claimed the Western Intermediate Hurling title when they had a single point win over Cappoquin in the Intermediate Hurling Final and they are now just 60 minutes away from a return to Senior ranks.
Stellar Magazine’s Bachelor of the Year will be announced on October 14th in Krystle Nightclub.
Tallow into County Hurling Final
Tourin on top in local derby
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A real page-turner: Midleton Writers Group Culture night Read the winning entries in each category Adult Poetry: ‘The Horizon’ by Mel Layton CULTURE Night, September 23rd, proved to be a highly successful shop window for the Midleton Writers Group. From 7.15pm onwards, Midleton Library played host to aspiring poets and authors (as well as the established) and the atmosphere was one of anticipation and excitement.
After some light refreshments, Caroline Norton in the role of Master of Ceremonies, addressed the overflowing attendance and welcomed Chairman Jim Tait to speak on behalf of the group. The first triad of the evening consisted of the longawaited results of the various competitions undertaken by the group, to encourage adults and children alike to write. This proved very interesting and rewarding, judging by the diversity and talent they produced. Mel Layton (winner of the Adult Poetry section) read his poem ‘The Horizon’, followed by runnerup, Catherine McNeills ‘They failed to see.’
In the adult prose section, Amy O’Mahony’s ‘A lesson well learned’ was to win by a very narrow margin, thus placing Alan Buckley’s ‘The Weight’ in second place. Helen Kahn’s dulcet tones were to interpret Chloe Harte’s ‘Sanity versus Reality’ and this was deemed the winner in the 15 – 17 category.
Extraordinary insight and maturity were especially evident in the 12 -14 group where Lauren McCarthy’s ‘A year without hope’ was placed ahead of ‘The truth’ by Daisy Beth Gibbons.
In the younger age group (U12’s) humour, mischief and complete lack of inhibitions were to produce the winning entry of ‘My adventures to the moon’ by Ciara Buckner, followed in second place by Ciara O’Gorman’s ‘The last heir of Tara’. Also in this category, Alyssa Ryan received a special commendation for her ‘Frantastic Journey.’ Helen, along with Laurie Sjostrom, contributed greatly in bringing some of these stories to life with their sensitive and precise delivery. After a brief interval, the evening progressed to the ‘Open Mic’ section where members of the audience were free to perform. This proved very entertaining, with Ronnie Kelly reciting ‘Bean and Ti’ from memory and Gerry Buckley’s delivery of ‘St. Kevin’ followed by 10 year old Megan, who read her own poem. Members of the Midleton Writers Group performed various pieces as a demonstration and flavour of what it is about and to encourage people to join.
Poetic deliveries as diverse as ‘Miracles’ by Jim Tait to ‘What is it?’ by Marie Guillot and Michael O’Sullivan’s ‘Poetic Rap’ exhibited stark contrasts in style, mood and subject matter, while Emma Clohessy’s ‘Shopping and Schoolboy thrills’, Helen Kahn’s ‘Nicknames’ and Mary Daly’s ‘Moonlight’ proved highly entertaining to the captivated audience. The sensitive and poignant ‘The party dress’ and ‘For Isaac’ by Susan McCarthy added another dimension to the closing stages of this wonderful evening.
Fishing off the rocks On a warm summer’s evening Casting my gaze to the horizon. That slow slim arc Between the sun and the sea, Stretching as far as the imagination. That great universal boundary. Don’t forget that the Midleton Writers Group meet Dividing all things in opposition. on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm at Where elements collide Midleton Library. Where colours compliment Their next meeting takes place this Thursday, Oc- Where the confusion of far and near Opaque and clear tober 6th. Scene and seer Interweave Like dusty fabric, Like a mirage of sand in sea. The Midleton Writers Group would like to take this opportunity to thank Midleton Books for sponsoring the competitions, Cork County Council for all their support and assistance and Midleton Library for the use of their premises for the evening and throughout the season.
Way out there as far as the eye can sail, Out there where the dimmest Lowest stars dwell. Out where the bare masts Ofancient and timeless Ghost ships reappear. Out beyond the noise, Where the warm still air Is fragrant with spices and Camels and canvas and calmness. Far out beyond the reach of our demons In that passive frontier, Where all days end and start, Where all voices sing, Where souls wander warmly.
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Under 12’s Category: ‘My Adventure to the Moon’ by Ciara Buckner ONE Saturday night I was watching a movie. It was around ten o’clock and my parents had gone to bed early. I got up to make myself a sandwich. Suddenly I noticed that the North Star was shining very brightly. I was baffled! Then all of a sudden it came spinning towards my garden. Suddenly I heard a loud BANG CRASH BOOM, it sounded like lightning but it was a beautiful night. I was spooked! I didn’t know what to do. It was just my luck! I have to think this over I thought to myself, and after a few minutes I came to the decision that I would go out and investigate! I really was petrified. I got the torch out of the cupboard as quietly as I could so I wouldn’t wake my parents. I crept outside and guess what I saw hovering in the sky? A SPACESHIP! Before I had time to think I was being brought up into the air by a bright beam. At that moment my body froze! I let them beam me up into their spaceship, whoever they were, and I think just then I fainted. About an hour later I found myself in a very peculiar building. Suddenly I realised that I was in the spaceship! I wanted to know who captured me. I decided I would go and explore! I walked out the door (which was surprisingly left unlocked) and walked down these funny looking stairs. There was a door
ahead of me. I went and knocked on the door, it opened slowly, AHH! What was that slimy, slippery, scaly creature in front of me? I froze while it spoke. It screamed at me in a different language I did not understand. After what seemed like hours it finally stopped. Then it threw me into a dark room. I tried the door but it was locked this time. I was very scared! My parents were probably getting up now or a least waking up at this time. Then I remembered that I still had my watch on! It was only two o’clock in the morning!
UNBELIVEBLE! All of a sudden I heard a key rattle in the lock. Who could that be I thought? And just then Neil Armstrong walked into the room! He told me that this was his moon home and he came to visit it regularly. He said that the strange creature I saw was called plopper and that there are many more of them living on the moon. He arrived on the moon that morning and the ploppers told him that they had brought a friend for him, a human and that was me! It was a present they said for him and since my birthday was that day, Neil Armstrong said he would take me back to earth in his spaceship. He landed me home safe and sound. That’s my story of my journey to the moon!
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12-14 Category: ‘A Year Without Hope’ by Lauren McCarthy WINTER; and he sits there, the hopeless soul huddled underneath a ragged quilt, arms numb from plaintively holding out a paper cup. The harsh lights of the imposing city Christmas tree leave curved, sneer-like glints on the ice. Blades of wind slice through his thin blanket, sharp and curved swords of frigid air stabbing deep into his body. No longer can he feel his legs, the glassy footpath on which is his only perch, have taken all feeling from them. Smoke pirouettes from a chimney hiding the silver crescent in the canvas of an inky sky. He would resent those whose homes are warm with the blazing fires, which cough on him only putrid smoke that conceals the moon, his only companion on long wintry nights.
But he doesn’t, for he understands these people don’t care about ‘minor’ things, because they’ll never have to live in a footpath home.
Spring; and he sits there, the slightly more hopeful soul awaiting a summer night’s warm embrace. Delicate tears of water fall by his side, to be taken up again by the feeble rays of a sun that has sleepily hidden away. A grimy sheet shields him from the weather’s taunting moves, and his numb limbs gradually come to life again, after weeks of relentless biting ice. A couple stroll together and throw the mangled remains of two beautiful daffodils into the murky depths of the river. He would be angry at those who throw away and destroy, perfectly good things, when he could find thousands of uses that would benefit him.
But he doesn’t, for he knows that in the morning they regret all.
But he doesn’t, for he is a forgiving man who knows hatred will only make these bitter times worse.
Summer; and he sits there, hope dancing silently in his eyes. The sun is warm and forgiving, and melts away any glacial feelings that may still reside within him. Nights are cool, yet warmer than a winter’s day, so his flimsy coverlet is put aside until the moon shines from the blue-black sky. Sometimes a smile flickers over his lips, a sight almost as common as a lunar eclipse. He relishes each dry moment, for now he has no fear of being splashed by ferocious cars that prowl through the streets. Jolly people stream from pubs and restaurants late each night, some toss him a penny, but most laugh and jeer, cackling like witches. He would loathe these people with all his heart, for they bring down his summer days. Autumn; he sits there, hope draining, as a thug kicks the coppery bronze leaves aside. To this hopeless soul, the cool air subsequently chills. His heart clenches with fear. The thug could give him mercy, he has been here too. But he doesn’t, for the thug is not a kind-hearted soul, like this man, who knew the streets would never hold him for long. Winter; and he sits there no more.
Adult Prose:
‘Sanity Versus Reality’ by Chloe Harte ‘Lesson Well Learned’ by Amie O’Mahony A diamond’s glint of light penetrated the darkness, illuminating my temporary world. That single beam of moonlight always had me transfixed. It uncloaked my heart of the bitterness that kept it warm. Outside the rustling of the bushes was a hundred whispered voices in a never ending game of hide and seek. Ironic really, as I had played the most dangerous game of my life, and had lost miserably. My eyelids shot open. Panic coursed through my body like blood. A single light bulb swung from the damp ceiling up above. Hard leather belts bound me. The incessant thrashing noises to my right distracted me from the outlandish notion of tears. Suddenly it dawned on me that I was not alone.
Sliding across the creepy darkness my eyes fell upon a young man. Sweat flowed down his bronzed cheeks with the effort of trying to struggle out of his manacles. He stopped dead, and gazed at me with such intensity that I felt embarrassed. His eyes were a brilliant blue, with a ring of gold that hugged his pupils. Although pain masked his features I’d know those piercing eyes anywhere. It couldn’t be! “Callum?”, I croaked. “Long time no see, brother,” he smiled sadly. His mouth was on the cusp of words when terror crossed his face. A stained cloth was stuffed into my mouth and everything became distorted. Little did I know that was the last word I would ever utter. They took my tongue.
Gliding through the pristine waters I was free. The motion of the waves had always tranquilised me. Leaning back with my fins outstretched I flew through the never ending sky. With fins kissing clouds and shoulders shrugging off stars, who could feel forlorn? Cathartic feelings washed over me like the soft rolling waves caressed the sand.
A stroke inducing scream bounced off the cell walls. Terror had me encapsulated. Callum! When the noise subsided to a deafening silence, I died a little inside. Tears of anguish stung my eyes. My baby brother, murdered. All for the civil uprising. For all those people who were down on their luck, we gave them the leg up they needed to build a wall of resistance.
Occasionally my heart did a loop-the-Ioop and my fins were replaced with wings. I soared and reached for the heavens. And just as I was about to grasp eternal,bliss, I was flung harshly against the cold, transparent goldfish bowl. Although my escapade had been thwarted, I outstretched my fins again almost instantly. Waves of whispers falsely claim this stems from recollection complications. It is simply because I appreciate that when life traps you, or takes away your voice, all you need to keep going is: a reason. A reason to keep fighting. But most importantly, a reason to keep hope alive. The quicksand of my hourglass may be slipping through my fingers, but it’s okay. I have decided that going insane is good for the soul.
IT was a typical November morning. Sparse woodland stretched as far as the eye could see; bare branches extending themselves to the grey sky, as if pleading for replenishment. Their crisp red and orange leaves gone. To anyone, it would have looked a miserable sight. But for one girl in particular it was paradise.
the rocks and climbed in. The water rose to her waist, sending shivers down her spine. It was ice cold - perfect.
Humming softly to herself, Saffron quickly dressed. Once ready she headed for the door and marched outside in earnest. The silence outside was blissful. Making her way towards the bottom of the field, Saffron swiftly climbed over the old wooden fence and smiled. She could see the familiar sight of the brook already. As she neared the water, Saffron fell short in her tracks and frowned, her freckled features contorted as she recalled something her mother had said “Saffron, that place is far too dangerous. Promise me you won’t go there...”
As oxygen reentered her lungs Saffron coughed and spluttered. She ached all over, but wasn’t safe yet. With the riverbank in view, freedom was soon in plain sight. Exhausted, the girl lay panting on the grass, allowing huge amounts of fresh air to enter her system. Saffron couldn’t move a single inch. She was frozen taut with fear, her blue eyes wide with terror as she tried to process what had just happened.
Saffron smiled as she pulled back the curtains at her window. She could see the rays of the pale yellow sun slinking through the trees, banishing the remaining shadows from the previous night: To her, the desolate scenery was a winter wonderland, and her imagination was the key to the door.
She had promised her mother, insisted that she wouldn’t go. But the adventure was exciting and Saffron’s curiosity was getting the better of her. She had arrived. Her heart leapt as the sun climbed higher in the sky, casting a breathtaking glow over her surroundings. Saffron made her way down to
Before she could move any further, it happened. One second she was wading through the water, the next she was submerged. Saffron tried desperately to stand up but couldn’t seem to find her footing. Her chest began to feel tight as she kicked in search for the riverbed. She realised she couldn’t hold her breath much longer. Her foot brushed against a nearby rock. With one last surge of strength she pushed as hard as she could and shot towards the surface.
The sun, which had not too long ago been shining bright, had disappeared. A cold tremble swept over her and the feeling of uneasiness heightened. Saffron let the tears fall. Her mother had been right. Hastily grabbing her things, Saffron turned towards the direction of home and ran as fast as she could, silently screaming. She refused to look back. One thing was for sure - she would never go there again.
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Cloyne Harvest Festival 2011 is waterproof!
HAVING had to cancel the Cloyne Harvest Festival the weekend before last, it was a case of best foot forward last weekend, when the festival went ahead.
The fancy dress competition, which is eagerly contested each year, was won for a third year straight by 10-year-old Jordan Power who arrived as the 'GI Jord' action figure, complete with toy box, recommended retail price and 'push here' button. Jordan won the previous two years as a 'Power Shower' and 'Alice in Wonderland.' Jordan was presented with her first prize trophy by Kathleen Woulfe, Midleton, who also sponsored this prize. In second place were the Smurfs followed by the two most adorable scarecrows the East Cork Journal has ever seen in third. Then it was on to the crowning of the Cloyne Harvest Festival Queen 2011, where Cathy Cannon, the 2010 Queen handed over her crown to Chelsea Crone, representing Harty's Bar. The dog show proved popular even in the rain, with one doggie spotted wearing a rather fetching coat. Inside, there were cake stalls, a book stall and, if you were brave enough, a BBQ outside. An officer and 'Where's Wally?' - aka Darrell Wallace and Adam O'Lomasney
The weather may not have been kind to the Cloyne Harvest Festival 2011, but the people of Cloyne came out in force to support it, making hay even when the sun DOESN'T shine.
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Water-way to go in Cloyne!
Scarecrows with lollipops! Matthew and Christopher O'Donnell
The Smurftastic Alicia and Sebastian Wojcik
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Youghal Camogie beat Sarsfields in Riverstown
Aghada’s ‘lucky charms’ head to Croker!
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Cork County Under 16 Camogie Championship 1st Round Youghal 3-08 Sarsfields 1-00 - Derek
Kiely reports from Riverstown
A LARGE contingent of supporters from Aghada Ladies Football Club travelled to Croke Park on Sunday week last to support the Cork Senior Ladies - clearly, they were lucky charms on the day! (Photo: Barry Moran) YOUGHAL Camogie’s Under 16 team are through to the last eight of the Cork County Under 16 Camogie Championship after a very convincing victory over Sarsfields in Riverstown on Sunday last. Youghal took the lead through full-forward Shannon Bulman Joyce who struck over a ‘45’ on the fifth minute.
But then, out of the blue, Sars broke out of defence on the 9th minute and a shot attempt for a point dipped over the Youghal goalkeeper, Niamh Kellly, into the goal, but this was to be the only score from Sars in the match.
It’s been a busy first year for Youghal ladies football club
Youghal peppered the Sarsfields goal, but the Sars’ goalkeeper was in fine form, making save after save, but eventually something had to give. A free from Shannon, followed by a fine point from the full-forward levelled matters seven minutes before half-time.
Youghal were now buzzing, and then Shannon Bulman Joyce gave Youghal the lead with three minutes to go to half-time. Then, seconds later, a pass from Aoife McCarthy found Ellie Budds on the left wing and the corner-forward charged in towards the Sars goal and duly buried the ball in the net. On the stroke of the short whistle Shannon popped over another pointed free and Youghal led by five points at the break. The second half was dominated by Youghal with some brilliant performances - especially from Chloe Landers, Leah Broderick and Amerah Hickey.
Just three minutes into the second half and Shannon Bulman Joyce pointed from play on the left wing off the right shoulder. After five minutes - and following a string of great saves from the Sarsfields keeper - Shannon was on target again, this time from the right. On the 47th minute, the same combination for the first Youghal goal, Aoife McCarthy and Ellie Budds, linked up again. Aoife again supplied the crucial pass and Ellie finished with another great goal. Youghal led by ten points with 13 minutes remaining. The goal of the match came three minutes later when Shannon Bulman Joyce picked up the ball on the right side and, from 20 metres out, she blasted the ball into the left corner of the Sarsfields net.
Youghal added another pointed free through Shannon and finished as convincing winners, booking their place in the Cork County Quarter Final.
SCORERS FOR YOUGHAL: Shannon Bulman Joyce 1-08, Ellie Budds 2-00 YOUGHAL TEAM: Niamh Kelly, Gemma O’Brien, Shannon Watson, Niamh Crowley, Chloe Landers, Michella Dalton, Amy Hennessy, Niamh Roche, Amerah Hickey, Aoife McCarthy, Leah Broderick, Sarah O’Brien, Ellie Budds, Shannon Bulman Joyce, Erin Galvin. SUBS: Louise Dempsey for Sarah O’Brien (HT) Clodagh O’Keefe for Amy Hennessy (HT) Sophie Monaghan for Ellie Budds (51).
ON Sunday, September 18th, Youghal Ladies Football club was officially launched. Over 150 people turned up in Club Aras, Magner’s Hill, Youghal on the night. All 6 teams from this newly formed club were well represented. Cormac Galvin, Club Secretary, took to the floor first, where he gave a brief history of the club to date. He told of how a very successful Gaelic 4girls Programme started up last September with the result that Youghal had two full buses going to the National Blitz in November where a great day was had by all. Numbers have since climbed and there are now more than 100 girls training every week! To date, the club’s U12’s have won the East Cork Plate and are now in the East Cork Championship Final against Midleton, to be played shortly, and their U14’s are in the East Cork Final too.
The Gaelic 4girls also took park in a National Blitz in Croke Park on July 5th and played host to Sean O’Heslin’s, Ballinamore from Leitrim in the All-Ireland Feile held in Youghal at the end of June. A fantastic weekend was had by all, where friends for life were made! ‘Nobody could have prepared us for the amount of support we have received,’ said Cormac. ‘The girls, parents and, especially, mentors have been unbelievable since this all started, we have a very bright future. The club now boasts an U8, U10, U12 and U14 team and new girls are always welcome, with or without experience.’ For details, contact Cormac on 087 0508474.
Next up to talk was Catriona Bulman-Hill, Chairperson. Catriona told how, to date, the response to the club has been fantastic, even in these depress-
ing times. She stated how the plan to go forward with the club is to have a Minor team next year and, in 2013, to have an U16 team to complete the club. Catriona said that, last January, over 40 girls started training in the cold, wet nights and most of them had never held a football, (some had, however, held the oval ball!). The girls all grew together through their love of this newfound sport. Catriona stresses that they are always looking for new players, adding, ‘New girls are always welcome, especially at minor age. We hope to get a strong panel together before next January to start the 2012 season.’ Any girl who may be interested in playing football next year can contact Catriona on 086 1951128. Again, no experience is necessary. The junior team have now finished training until January, where they will start training with a ‘boot camp’ style month to help shed the Christmas
pounds and get ready for what will be an exciting 2012. The club also have a Gaelic 4mothers team. ‘This is a fun-filled training session for women of all ages and fitness levels,’ explained Catriona. ‘It’s about fun and getting people involved in the club and again is open to all.’
Catriona finished up by thanking everyone for all the help so far and again asked for anybody who would like to get involved in ANY way to please come forward, ‘We are always looking for help with teams and full training will be provided, she noted. ‘Without help, this club would not have reached this standard in such a short time!”‘ With everybody happy and the photos taken, everyone tucked in to the feast that was provided by members of the ladies football club (who will now have to work said feast off in training!). A great night was had by all.
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Fairytale ending as CARRIGTWOHILL bridge 93-year gap to clinch second Senior Hurling County title Carrigtwohill 0-15 CIT 1-11 SCENES of unbridled joy followed the final whistle at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday as Carrigtwohill had again defied their critics to claim a fully deserved second Senior Hurling title and, in the process, bring a 93-year wait for the Sean Óg Murphy Cup to an end.
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Written off in most quarters, although not totally by this observer, Carrigtwohill contested for every ball and, when the going got tough, their big men stood up when needed most. Noel Furlong was a colossus at centre-back while Man of the Match Niall McCarthy provided the inspirational scores to keep Carrigtwohill in the hunt when it looked as if the students might pull away. In the end, it was the old dog for the long road, as sub Sean O’Farrell, introduced with ten minutes to go, came up with the match-winning point with just a minute remaining. Three further minutes were endured before referee Colm Lyons sounded the full-time whistle to set the Carrigtwohill party in motion. Continues next page...
Noel Furlong tests out John Cronin’s jersey. (Action photos: Denis O’Flynn)
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CARRIGTWOHILL CELEBRATES! Grown men were seen to cry as the East Cork club had at last reached the summit again and new heroes will now be spoken about for years to come. Make no mistake about it - Carrigtwohill had to dig deep to achieve victory, as CIT pushed them all the way and, had their shooting been a bit better, then they too could easily have claimed a first title for the College. Carrigtwohill made the more composed start in the slippy conditions, with Mick Fitzgerald getting them off the mark with a first minute free. Robert White then landed a great point from play, before Lorcain McLoughlin opened the CIT account - also with a point from play.
Carrigtwohill, at this stage, had settled well with CIT having a few bad wides early on. Tomás Hogan extended the Carrigtwohill lead with a long-range free, but disaster then struck in the 13th minute with Colm Casey using his strength to make his way along the end line before blasting past William McCarthy to put CIT in front for the first time.
rigtwohill, as Sean O’Farrell and Brian Lordan were sprung from the bench. Phoning home with the good news
The Carrigtwohill response was good however, with Mick Fitzgerald pointing after a foul on Niall McCarthy, while McCarthy set Fitzgerald up for a point from play with a neat hand-pass, as Carrigtwohill led by 0-5 to 1-1 after a fine opening quarter.
Would the students graduate to a first title or could Carrigtwohill summon up one more effort?
The latter it would seem and, in a whelter of excitement, Sean O’Farrell won possession, lost it and then won it back before firing over a trademark special with his back to goal and, suddenly, the no-hopers were back in front with the finish line in sight.
As the half wore on, CIT continued to waste chances - shooting eight wides in the opening half to just three for Carrig, who saw Tomás Hogan point a 65 and land a free in the second quarter as Carrigtwohill went to the break leading by 0-8 to 1-4, as Michael O’Sullivan and Tommy Quaid had points for the students.
On the resumption, CIT introduced Pat O’Connor to midfield and made a few positional changes as well.
These seemed to work for them with John Cronin, now in attack, slotting a great point. Carrig responded straight away with Robert White splitting the uprights but, gradually, the CIT im-
CIT too had used their bench, but taking off David Drake in my opinion was a mistake, as he was causing Carrigtwohill plenty of problems.
With Noel Furlong, Colm O’Connell and Daniel O’Mahony fighting for every ball, the CIT attack was getting nothing easy, yet they drew level with just four minutes remaining as McLoughlin slotted his third point in a row.
Both defences started well with Eoin Dillon, John Cronin and Ross Cashman doing well for CIT, while Michael Riordan, Pat Sullivan and Sean Flannery were solid for Carrigtwohill.
The fare on offer was certainly affected by the underfoot conditions which, in my mind, were suiting Carrigtwohill far better than CIT whose lightweight forwards were getting no change from a tough-tackling Carrigtwohill defence.
Dare they believe, as they were within touching distance, yet still with plenty of work to do?
Carrigtwohill had just one minute of normal time and two minutes of injury time to survive as Aidan Walsh and CIT pushed forward looking for an equaliser.
provement was noticeable with points from David Drake and Pat O’Connor bringing the sides level, while Lorcain McLoughlin put CIT in front for a second time with a successful 65.
Another sub, Tony Murphy then pointed as CIT seemed to be clicking into gear. Niall Mc-
Carthy then came up with an inspiration point, to keep Carrigtwohill in front as McLoughlin and Fitzgerald traded points, with Carrigtwohill ahead by 012 to 1-8 going into the final quarter. Niall McCarthy and Fitzgerald then slotted vital points either
side of the scores from Lorcain McLoughlin as the game was now heading towards a conclusion. Where would the cup go or would there be a draw? Such questions were on the supporters’ lips as the exchanges hotted up, with no quarter asked or indeed given. Rob White came up with another great point for Car-
Anywhere would do for Carrigtwohill who now dared to believe that it was to be their day and, with confidence growing and Furlong, McCarthy, Fitzgerald and White finding new reserves of energy, it was the East Cork men that held out for a remarkable victory that set off scenes of unprecedented joy.
Stalwarts like Willie John Daly had at last seen a Senior Title won in their lifetime as congratulations were heaped on the players by joyous supporters. Carrigtwohill had delivered on a promise to themselves and coach
James O’Connor, and his backroom team can take a bow as they instilled a belief in the team that they could win. When order was restored, County Board Chairman Jerry O’Sullivan presented the Sean Óg Murphy Cup to Carrigtwohill team captains Brian Lordan and Mick Fitzgerald, while Dermot O’Donovan declared that Niall McCarthy would receive the Evening Echo Man of the Match Award.
Indeed, there were plenty of contenders as Carrigtwohill pulled off a remarkable victory, built on courage, leadership and just sheer will to win. This could not be matched by the students in the closing stages, as they did not have enough leaders to pull them through. It was a fairytale ending for Carrigtwohill, who bridged a 93year gap to claim a second title. They will now go forward to represent Cork in the Munster Club Championship where they await the winner from Clare in the semi-final.
CARRIGTWOHILL: M Fitzgerald 05, R White 0-4, T Hogan 0-3, N McCarthy 0-2 and S O’Farrell 0-1. CIT: C Casey 1-0, L McLoughlin 0-5, J Cronin, T Murphy, P O’Connor, D Drake, T Quaid and M O’Sullivan 0-1 each.
CARRIGTWOHILL: W McCarthy, P O’Sullivan, R Power, M O’Riordan, S Flannery, N furlong, M Foley, D O’Mahony, C O’Connell, L O’Sullivan, N McCarthy, S Kidney, R White, M Fitzgerald and T Hogan. Subs used B Lordan and S O’Farrell.
CIT: K Roche, B Withers, R Cashman, J O’Callaghan, J Cronin, E Dillon, B O’Sullivan, N Kelly, L McLoughlin, D Drake, C Casey, A Walsh, S O’Brien, M O’Sullivan and T Quaid. Subs used P O’Connor, T Murphy, J Sheehan and K Hallissey. REFEREE: Rangers.
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Lyons,
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At half-time in the senior game the Midleton team of 1986 was presented to the crowd.
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Hot Rod Racing in Midleton Sunday, October 9th at 12.30pm HOT rod racing will continue on Sunday next, October 9th at Broomfield, Midleton, weather permitting, on the lands of John O’Grady. This event will be the sixth round in the East Cork Driver of the Year Championship, which is really very close with all the drivers in with a great shout of victory over the few days of racing. As is now normal, 18 races will make up the day’s racing, starting as usual with the junior drivers. 15 year old Brendan O’Sullivan from the Kingdom Club in Kerry is one of the leading contenders in the Class One Juniors, all powered by 1 litre engines, and he will again make the trip to Midleton on Sunday, where he hopes to put in a good performance to hold his position in this class. He will, however, have to be at his best to keep in front of young James O’Brien, in a very fast Micra, and Anthony O’Driscoll, from Glanmire (also in a very fast Micra) who now seems to have come to grips with the handling of his car in this class.
Local drivers also include Cillian O’Brien in his Starlet and JJ Williams, who is in the best of form of late and could cause another upset as he faces the starter, but what of Aaron McEvoy in his Fiat Chink, who had a poor start the last day? He will surely be looking for championship points and a winner on the last day out. He is hitting good form at the half-way stage in the championship. Maurice Savage in his Starlet is never far away and is putting the pressure on the other drivers as this season moves on. Chloe McGann, who has put in some great racing over
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Maurice O’Keeffe is in top form and he will keep Nathan Long and Mark Buckley, both with a lot of racing behind them, at bay to improve his Driver of the Year points. Kevin O’Sullivan in a Toyota Starlet will not be waiting for it all to happen as he has shown over the last few days out. But the man that they all have to keep an eye on is Nickey O’Leary from Fermoy in a well-tuned Nissan Micra. A few good results the last day, which shot him up the leaderboard for the race in the title in Class One. A few newcomers are also expected to make the starting grid on Sunday, as well as Stephen O’Shea who will take a 1 litre Mini to the line, which should be well worth viewing.
Class 3
Garry ‘King’ Kelly, in a very fast Fiat/Starlet 1300, has been the top man over the last few events, but Kevin McGann in another Starlet is also going to the line on Sunday and he could upset The King. Pa Mahoney in a very tidy Starlet 1300 is never far away in Broomfield, also never slow off the line is George Buckley, who could be the one to cause an upset this time out. Tom O’Regan in a Toyota Starlet will be out to move onwards and upwards in the championship and Tom, with a lot of racing behind him, is not fast to close down if he gets away from the
John McDonnell (17), Paddy Naughton (19) 92pts (All Mallow members).
line. John Dolphin from Cloyne put on a good show the last day and no doubt he will be close, and very close is Tipperary’s Joe McCormack, out in another Starlet, who did not have one of his better days last time out and is worth keeping an eye on.
Classes 4, 5 and 6
Alan Long has now got his Chink going and is ready for another cut on grass, fitted with a 5 litre Rover engine, word has it that it’s quick, but is it fast enough to catch Mark Dolphin in the Mini? Only time will tell, but both Alan and Mark have great heads and they should be well worth seeing in action on Sunday. Brendan Dee and Tony O’Driscoll are neck and neck and Sunday will tell a lot as to where the trophies will go in the Driver of the Year.
The ladies will again have their chance and this class is getting bigger by the day. In the last meeting, the races were spread out over a few different ladies, with Club Secretary Claire Parker in her Starlet among the winners, and Sinead O’Brien who is getting faster on every outing, now knows the corners and her driving could see her closing the gap in the 2011 Championship Leader.
An Bol-Chumann East Cork region TOMMY Sexton and Johnny Walsh both got a walk-over in the Paddy Hennessy Cup. John Paul Rohan got a walkover in the Christy Coleman Cup.
Results
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The King and Queen of the Roads Festival goes anead this week-end in Ballincurrig so there will be no scores on the other roads in the region.
Trials
Fixtures
The Regional AGM is fixed for Wednesday, October 26th in O’Mearas, Ballinacurra.
AGM
The Regional Presentation Social was held on Saturday last in the Hi-Chaparral, Ballymore, Cobh. All championship winners and runnersup were presented with prizes. The Underage Trials fixed for Cloyne on Saturday last were postponed due to the heavy rain. These will now go ahead in Cloyne on Saturday, October 15th at 2pm.
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Whitegate rowing club oar-ll done for another year!
WELL, another season has come and gone and, once again, Whitegate Rowing Club has had a memorable year.
Cork County Finals 2011
The Cork County Finals were held in Broad Strand, Courtmacsherry this year and over 16 crews travelled to take on the best West Cork had to offer. Our U12 Girls rowed superbly, bringing home a Silver Medal while our U14 crew came third to secure bronze.
All Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships
This year we travelled to Kilrane, in Rosslare for the All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships. In all, 20 crews travelled to represent the Whitegate club. Each of these rowers did themselves and their club very proud and we had some great racing over the weekend. Well done to all who travelled.
CRA Championship success
In our own Championship here in Cork we had one of our most successful seasons in recent years with some notable results. Our Veteran Mixed came 2nd overall , U 8 Girls 2nd, U18 3rd, Senior Mixed 3rd, Pre -et Mixed 3rd, Senior Ladies 2nd, U14 Girls 3rd, U14 2nd, U16 2nd, U16 Girls 2nd, Vet Ladies 3rd, Vet Men 2nd and Intermediate Men 3rd. It was our U12 Girls team that stole the headlines though, securing first place in the overall championship. Well done to all the crews who rowed this year.
Pre-season training
Pre-season training will commence shortly and full details will be available on www.whitegaterowingclub.com in the coming weeks.
Thank you
On behalf of the club, we would like to thank everyone who has assisted us and supported us throughout the year: our sponsors, coaches, committee, supporters, rowers and parents and anyone who has helped us out in any way - we greatly appreciate it.
Lismore ladies golf THE Desperate Housewives had their last outing of the year on Sunday last with a Full Scramble enjoyed by all present. The sky cleared just in time and the winning team of Orla Scanlon, Angela O’Hara and Ann Bennett made the best of the break in the clouds to notch up 26pts.
An end-of-season nosh-up was then enjoyed by all with some splendid confectionery on display, showing just how multi-talented these ladies are. Thanks to all who helped organise the day and more especially those who turned up every Monday night either to play or organise this enjoyable event. Well done.
Results
28/9: 18 Hole S/Ford, Members Prizes 1st Laoise Ní Chonchubhair (33) 31pts B9 2nd Patricia Lonergan (14) 31pts
Fixtures
5/10: 18 Hole Stroke, GOY, Christmas Prizes kindly sponsored by Centra Lismore 8/10 & 12/10: 18 Hole Stroke, GOY, Ballin Cup The 9 hole ongoing October Voucher Competition continues €3 entry €2 re-entry. Ladies AGM takes place on November 9th.
East Cork mixed darts WELCOME back to Finn’s in Ballymacoda and to the new teams - the Castle Lounge, Carrigtwohill and McCarthy’s, Midleton.
Next week, McDaid’s are home to McCarthy’s; Batt’s are home to Colbert’s and the Castle Lounge are home to Finn’s. Maggie May’s are at home to the Long Point.
McCarthy’s were t home to Batt Murphy’s. The latter team won 5-0, while the Long Point were at home to McDaid’s and the score was 4-1 to McDaid’s. Finn’s were home to Maggie May’s and Finn’s won 4-1 in games.
Come and play darts on a Thursday night and have a laugh and the craic - now, let’s play darts.
Results for the first week
Colbert’s were at home to the Castle Lounge with Colbert’s scoreless and five games to the Castle.
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National appointment
Whitegate Rowing Club was delighted this year to have one of its members appointed to the National Executive of the Irish Coastal Rowing Federation. Shane Russell, a native of Whitegate, and a member of the club since the early 1990’s, was appointed to the ICRF Board in 2011. He follows in the footsteps of previous board member, Micheal Kenefick, who was instrumental in the formation of the ICRF. We wish Shane the bets of luck in his new national role.
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A historic day for Carrigtwohill
WELL done to Carrigtwohill on ending their 93year drought to reclaim the Cork Senior Hurling Championship crown. Carrig are certainly an inspiration to all the clubs that aspire to greatness. They showed that hard work and self-belief can be rewarded and their efforts on Sunday got the reward they deserved. As a club they have been nothing but helpful to me, and while I might have felt they were up against it on Sunday in my head, my heart always believed that they could come out on top. No doubt the poor weather helped their cause, in my opinion, but you have no control over what the Gods throw down at you and, on Sunday, there were many happy Carrigtwohill supporters who will have great memories of this famous win. It was great that the legend that is Willie John Daly was able to be there on such a great day, so well done to all concerned on this historic day for Carrigtwohill.
Waterford coaches make their mark in Cork championships
Following Carrigtwohill’s win on Sunday in the Cork Senior Hurling Championship, the contribution of team coach, James O’Connor from Lismore, is credited with helping Carrig to believe that they could do it. Two more Waterford coaches will spearhead the bids of Cork clubs for success this week when Peter Queally guides the fortunes of Youghal in the Premier Intermediate Hurling Final against Courcey Rovers, while James O’Connor’s former teammate Sean Daly will be guiding Dungourney in Saturday’s Junior A Hurling semi-final against Mayfield. Another Lismore man, Sean Prendergast, has in the past coached Erin’s Own, while Johnny Brenner has been involved with Killeagh and Maurice Geary from Ballyduff Upper has been helping out in Castlelyons as Waterford coaches are certainly making their mark in Cork. One wonders could a few be enticed back to take on the Waterford Hurling job?
Davy Fitzgerald to be ratified as Clare Hurling Manager
Following a four year stint in Waterford, Davy Fitzgerald is set to be ratified as Clare Hurling
Manager at next week’s County Board meeting in Clare. The Six Mile Bridge native has served a four year apprenticeship in Waterford and has won Munster titles and a National League title and has an All-Ireland appearance under his belt. Now, with his home county, Davy will be hoping to take Clare on a similar journey in the years ahead as the former goalkeeper is where he always wanted to be. The draws for the 2012 championships will be held this week, so perhaps Davy will be drawn against Cork or Waterford for his first big test.
Ireland completes Italian Job and now seek to slay the Welsh Dragon
Ireland turned in another impressive job on Sunday morning to run out comfortable 36-6 winners over Italy to clinch top spot in their group and set up a quarter-final meeting this Saturday morning with the Welsh. Wales, like Ireland, have been one of the more impressive sides in this particular World Cup and they will certainly prove a tough obstacle for Declan Kidney’s side. Warren Gatland has a young Welsh side playing a strong running game, but if Ireland can keep the match tight and win the scrum and lineout, then perhaps Ronan O’Gara or Johnny Sexton could well be the match winner from the boot. In recent times, the Irish club sides have dominated their Welsh opponents, so when these same players wear the national jersey, one hopes that they can produce a similar outcome. The game has a 6am start time on Sunday and will be followed by the meeting of England, who have stumbled through to meet a French side reeling from a defeat to Tonga, so should Ireland come through against the Welsh Dragons, then I expect them to reach the Final as the English and French are certainly beatable. In the other pairings, South Africa will face Australia and New Zealand play Argentina with the All Blacks on home territory taken to reach the semifinal, probably against South Africa.
World Cup qualification beckons in soccer too
Ireland will have a big weekend on the soccer front as well, where Giovanni Trapattoni will be hoping that Ireland can pick up six points from the away trip to Andorra on Friday night and finish off with a win over Armenia on the following Tuesday. With Russia having to travel to Slovakia, where a draw might be the outcome, then if Ireland can capitalise by claiming all six points then they too could be looking forward to a World Cup in Poland and the Ukraine in 2012.
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Conor Murphy boots Corinthians to victory ULSTER BANK AIL DIV 2: MIDLETON 13 CORINTHIANS 15 MIDLETON went down to Corinthians in their opening game of the 2011-2012 campaign in a match played in difficult conditions on Saturday afternoon at Townspark. It was tough luck on the home side as they failed with a late penalty that would have given them victory - had it been on target. The Connaught visitors from Galway started the game on the front foot with surging early attacks, and after two try threatening attempts in the opening four minutes, eventually the visitors were awarded a penalty in front of the posts, which Conor Murphy slotted over for the opening three points. Midleton had New Zealand signing Matenga Baker on their side, but he looked like it will take him a few games to bed in.
The next fifteen minutes were a bit of a stalemate as both sides were guilty of losing possession on several occasions, (the rain was very heavy at this stage) but again pressure in the scrum forced another penalty against the home side and, in the 20th minute, Conor Murphy doubled Corinthians’ lead to six points.
Midleton lost their Captain Kevin Brierley to the sin-bin in the 27th minute, but as is so often the case this brought a spell of resilience from the home side and, after a great spell of pressure, out-half Peter Brougham was successful with a penalty on the 37th minute to get the home-side on the scoreboard. When Brierley returned onto the field, his side were pressing for the match’s opening try, but a knock-on at a crucial stage after a good spell of pressure saw the chance go abegging. There were no further chances and Corinthians led by six points to three points at half-time.
New Midleton Coach Dave O’Brien obviously had a great half-time speech prepared, because Midleton looked like a different side at the restart, and instantly had Corinthians defending for their lives, deep inside their own ‘22’. The constant waves of attack led to a great move on the right wing, where a Jeff Hitchmough pass found the hands of first-half substitute Kieran Burns who got the try in the corner to give Midleton the lead. It was a great try and the conversion that followed from Peter Brougham was excellent to give Midleton a four point advantage. Corinthians were always a threat and they won a scrum against the head on the 50th minute which forced a penalty as Midleton went offside and Murray made it a one point game with another successful kick. The response from Midleton was instant with another fine penalty from Brougham from a tough angle, but two late penalties from Corinthians by Conor Murphy sealed all four points for the visitors. Midleton had a few attempts at goal from Broughan - including a late chance to win it for the home side - but he kicked the ball left and wide and, in the end, Midleton had to settle for just one bonus point from a match they might easily have won. Midleton face two tough away games next as they visit Old Crescent and Old Wesley before their next home game against City of Derry. There is a long season to go, but a home loss will be a disappointing start for Midleton who this season are sponsored by Campion Insurance and Midleton Distillery.
honey, M Baker, E Sweeny, J Hitchmough. Res K Burns, M O’Flynn, G Mulcahy, K Burns and D May. CORINTHIANS: F Bealham, K O’Byrne, D Small, G Ward, P Cunningham, A Conneely, S Gerrity, A Casanova, M Murphy, C Murphy, W Williams, B Dixon, F Gormley, D Claasens, R Kennedy. Reserves J Merrigan, T Toolan, W Parker, K Marmion and E Flynn. REFEREE: John Montayne (IRFU) with Will O’Connor and Martin Ryan.
Kevin Brierley leads Midleton out for the new season
SCORERS FOR MIDLETON: P Brougham 2 pens, 1 Conversion, K Burns Try SCORERS FOR CORINTHIANS: C Murphy 5 Penalties. MIDLETON: K Brierley (Capt) M Sinclair, G Meaney, D Gee, A McCarthy, D Smyth, M Cronin, G Deacon, R Smyth, P Brougham, A Long, R O’Ma-
28/9 - 18 Holes Singles Stableford CATEGORY A 1st Virgil Murphy (20) 39pts, 2nd Fiona Howard (4) 39pts, BG Marian Sweeney (7) 25pts CATEGORY B 1st Tricia Treacy (26) 34pts, 2 Paula Cashman (28) 34pts CATEGORY C 1st Brid Doyle (31) 35pts, 2nd Eileen Carroll (30) 32pts CSS 36pts
Sunday Stand Alone - 18 Holes Singles Stableford 1st Dympna Quill (16) 36pts
Fixtures:
12/10 - Club Singles 19/10 - Ladies Branch AGM at 7.30pm
Mid second half try scored by Kieran Burns
The Midleton Rugby side that lost at home to Corinthians from Galway in the AIL Div 2 game
Midleton ladies basketball
Youghal golf club Ladies
DECLAN BARRON REPORTS FROM TOWNSPARK
THE Midleton U18 Girls got off to a flying start with a well-deserved win over Glanmire. A fantastic team effort saw them take a lead in the second quarter which they never surrendered. Glanmire applied pressure in the closing stages, but a controlled performance saw the Midleton girls close out the game. Excellent defence from Carol Cashman and Ruth Goulding saw Glanmire frustrated and some great offensive work saw Kate Phelan and Gemma Barry hurt their opposition. Laura Barry was superb on the fast break. A great team performance and a well-deserved win.
U18B: Glanmire 23 Midleton 34
Gents
27/9 - Open 3Ball 1st Jack O’Donoghue (11) Frank Galvin (21) Bryan O’Donoghue (10) 58pts
1/10 & 2/10 - Open Fourball 1st Tim Mason (7) Michael T. McCarthy (12) 46pts (back 9) 2nd Eamonn Mc Sweeney (13) Sean Lordan (18) 46pts 3rd Kieran Browne (10) Kevin Coyne (8) 45pts (back 9) 4th Anthony Deasy (9) John Ahern (12) 45pts
Fixtures:
Midweek Open Singles 7/10 - 9/10 - Christmas Hamper 21/10: Men’s Club AGM at 7.30pm.
On the scoreboard for Midleton were Gemma Barry, 9 points; Kate Phelan, 9 points; Laura Barry,
8 points; Carol Cashman, 6 points and Ruth Goulding, 2 points.
U12B: St. Anthony’s 13 Midleton 15
A great start to Midleton’s U12B season with a win over St. Anthony’s. Midleton led after the first quarter with great offensive play from Grace Phelan and Sinead McLaughlin. St. Anthony’s rallied in the second quarter leading Midleton by 10 points to 6 at half-time. Midleton fought back in the third quarter with further scores from Sinead and outstanding defensive play from Grainne Twomey. Midleton sealed the win in the final quarter with vital scores from Ellen Bamber and Alice Reddy. Overall, a cohesive team performance. We look forward to a great season.
Corkbeg pitch & putt THE final major competition of the season was played last Sunday at a damp Corkbeg. It proved to be a very close competition with three players finishing on the same score. After closer examination, Tom Barry was deemed the winner of the JH Crowley Cup with a 36 holes gross score of 100.
Victor McDonald won the senior gross also with 100. Colm O’Shaughnessy was unlucky to lose out with the same score. The Intermediate section was also a close run affair with Derek Daly eventually
coming out on top with 105. Terry Dunne won the junior gross with an excellent score of 107.
Fixtures:
The popular Turkey competitions start this Sunday with a 10.30am start. There will be competitions also on Wednesday and Friday afternoons at 2.30pm. NOTE: The AGM of Corkbeg Pitch and Putt Club will take place on Sunday, October 23rd.
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East Cork Championship round-up with Declan Barron Friday, October 7th at Mallow, 8pm
Glenbower Rovers vs. Kanturk
Junior A Hurling County Semi-Final in Páirc Uí Rinn at 5.15pm
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St. Catherine’s scrape into U21B County Hurling Final St. Catherine’s 3-11 Aghabullogue 3-10
DECLAN BARRON REPORTS WITH BRENDAN DELANEY (TRANSITION YEAR STUDENT AT POBAILSCOIL NA TRIONOIDE)
Dungourney vs. Mayfield
Glenbower Rovers will face Kanturk in the Junior A Football County Semi-Final
EAST Cork Junior A Football champions Glenbower Rovers will step into County quarter-final action on Friday night when they journey to Mallow to take on Duhallow champions Kanturk under lights.
Glenbower Rovers will need to be at their very best to overcome a Mallow side led by Inter-County Senior Footballer Aidan Walsh and Hurler Lorcain McLoughlin. Other well-known players would be John McLoughlin and Anthony Nash for the Duhallow champions. Glenbower are not without hope here, and players like Kieran Lane, Seamie Harnedy, Brian Collins, Joe Deane, Sean Long and Team Captain Padraig McCarthy can rise to the occasion and lead Glenbower into the semi-final.
The team captains with match referee Kevin Murphy
The Dungourney management team - Aidan Kelleger, Colm Griffin and Sean Daly - who will be hoping to guide their side to a County Final appearance
The Dungourney team who will face Mayfield in the County Semi-Final East Cork champions Dungourney will be hoping to make it into the County Final, when they face City champions Mayfield, who were hugely impressive when they overcame Cloughduv last time out. This victory made everyone sit up and take notice and Mayfield will certainly be tough opposition for Dungourney. Nicky Kelly featured for CIT in last Sunday’s County Final, yet I feel that Dungourney can come out on top here. The East Cork champions have, this year, been playing a great brand of hurling and if they can bring their best game to the table then Dungourney can book their final spot on Saturday. Players such as captain Shane Casey, Kevin and Kenneth Kelleher along with James Leahy, Paul Kelleher and Jack Griffin can lead the way and, if they enjoy the rub of the green, then it could be another good day for East Cork hurling.
Conor Lehane will be a big player for Midleton in the U21 Semi-Final with Blackrock
The opening game on Saturday afternoon in Páirc Uí Rinn sees Midleton go into action against Blackrock in what should be a very exciting U21A semi-final. The city champions were hugely impressive in their last outing and will certainly make it difficult for the East Cork champions, who will be on an atonement mission for their failure at senior level. Given that Midleton have almost a dozen of their senior team at their disposal, they should be more than capable of winning here. Players like Padraig O’Shea, James Nagle, Seamus Farrell, Cormac Walsh, Paul Haughney, Luke O’Farrell and Conor Lehane can lead Midleton into the County Final with victory on Saturday.
In the finish, it took a superb save from Ed Ahearn to stop Paudie Twomey from goaling in the 45th minute, while in the opening half the losers could also have had a goal if Michael Dennehy had not held on too long. These misses saved St. Catherine’s who will now be in the County Final on Saturday, October 22nd.
Saturday, October 8th in Páirc Uí Rinn
U21A Hurling County Semi-Final: Midleton vs. Blackrock at 3.30pm
ST. Catherine’s booked their spot in this year’s Evening Echo County U21B Hurling Final when they survived a second half comeback to scrape past the post after looking the likely winner from an early stage.
Killeagh / Ita’s juvenile pay tribute to Shelly Fennelly
AN air of sadness permeated our parish on Friday evening last when news broke of the untimely death of Shelly Fennelly. Shelley, of the highly-respected Spillane family from Burgess who are known throughout the land in GAA, camogie and greyhound racing circles, was an accomplished camogie player with Killeagh in their halcyon days of the 1980’s. Shelley was also a loving wife to JJ and mother to Claire and Kevin, one of our young players, and a true supporter of the Killeagh GAA, Killeagh Camogie and Inch Rovers Ladies Football Clubs. The loss to the community is severe, but the loss to her family is inestimable. Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam.
That said, however, St. Catherine’s were worthy winners and sowed the seed of success in the opening half with full-forward Patrick Roche shooting 2-4 from play. Daniel Mangan had opened the scoring for the Ballynoe outfit while a long delivery from Steven O’Brien ended up in the net to get them off to the best possible start.
With Roche then finding the net and O’Brien on target again, the East Cork side led by eight points before Mark O’Flynn had the opening score for Aghabullogue. Further points followed from Aidan Barry Murphy, while a brace of goals from John Corkery had Aghabullogue right back in the hunt. St. Catherine’s ended the half on a high with Roche adding a goal and two points to leave St. Catherine’s in front by 3-7 to 2-4 at the interval. In the second half, Aghabullogue made a number of positional switches and these paid a handsome dividend with points from Paudie Twomey and John Buckley keeping them in touch. While Daniel Mangan did get a point for St. Catherine’s it took a great save from Ed Ahearn to preserve their lead. John Buckley and John Corkery were causing a lot of problems with Corkery in particular finding the range as he added a goal and three points in the final ten minutes.
Pa Roche, Daniel Mangan from a free, and Ronan Clancy from a 65 all had gotten valuable points to keep St. Catherine’s noses in front, but it took a massive rearguard action to prevent Aghabullogue from getting a draw. In the finish, time ran out and St. Catherine’s survived a huge test of character as they just managed to hang on in the face of tremendous Aghabullogue pressure.
ST. CATHERINE’S: P Roche 2-5, S O’Brien 1-2, D Mangan 0-3 and R Clancy 0-1. AGHABULLOGUE: J Corkery 3-3, J Buckley 0-3, P Twomey 0-2, M O’Flynn and AB Murphy 0-1 each. ST. CATHERINE’S: E Ahearn, D Lane, C Hegarty, J Neville, W Walsh, R Clancy, S Kearney, S O’Brien, M Mulcahy, C Ahearn, D Mangan, C Kearney, R O’Connor, P Roche and B Twomey. Subs used P Tobin, S Walsh and A Neville. AGHABULLOGUE: P O’Sullivan, A O’Sullivan, D Healy, T Barrett, E Murphy, G Murphy, A Hogan, D Quinlan, AB Murphy, M O’Flynn, J Corkery, M Dennehy, M Long, P Twomey and J Buckley. Sub used G Hogan. REFEREE: Kevin Murphy: Nemo Rangers.
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Junior ‘B’ hurling team exit the championship
Castlelyons played the third round of the Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship on Friday, September 23rd against Erin’s Own and won. They then had to go on and play Fr. O’Neill’s in the quarter-final on Sunday and lost on a scoreline of 0-11 to 3-12. This was a very disappointing game for the Castlelyons team, but Fr. O’Neill’s were the better team on the day.
Lotto, €17,400
The lotto numbers drawn last week were 2, 8, 11 and 27. There was no jackpot winner. The following won €20 each: Maria Hurley, Conna, c/o J Moroney; Fiona O’Callaghan, Berry Hill, c/o Bob’s Shop; Emily Sexton, c/o S. Sexton; Tod Hallihan, Kill-St-Anne, c/o Peddlar’s Rock Bar; Paul Cashman, c/o Ned Fitzgerald; Mary O’Dowd, c/o Castlelyons PO; Me-Mo-I, Coolagown, c/o Farrier’s Bar and Bridie Milward, Abbey Lane, c/o B .Milward. Next week’s draw will be at the Farrier’s Bar, Coolagown, The jackpot will be €17,400.
Killeagh camogie pays tribute to Shelly Fennelly
THE club has had many highs and lows over the years, but this past week has surely been one of the lowest that we can remember. Losing someone to death is always hard, but when that person is young makes it all the harder. On Thursday last, Shelly Fennelly (nee Spillane) lost her long battle with illness and passed peacefully to her eternal reward. Shelly was the daughter of Club President, Sheila Spillane and sister of Mary Motherway, who both work tirelessly with the club. Shelly herself played for Killeagh for many years and was a member of our 1980 All Ireland Club Championship team. She also wore the red and white for Cork on many occasions. Our thought and prayers are with JJ, Claire, Kevin, Sheila, Mary, Con and the extended family at this time. I would like everyone to consider seriously carrying an organ donor card. While this didn’t work for Shelly, there are many others for whom the receipt of a long-awaited organ has transformed their own and their family’s lives. May Shelly rest in peace.
East Cork GAA results Junior B Hurling Championship: Dungourney 4-14 Youghal 0-6 Quarter-Final Junior C Hurling Championship: Midleton 3-18 Castlemartyr 1-9 Semi Final
Junior B Football Championship: Carrigtwohill 4-4 Lisgoold 1-7 Round 1 Midleton 3-3 Glenville 1-8 Round 1 Carraig na bhFearr 1-7 Castlelyons 2-16 Round 1 Glenbower Rovers 0-5 St. Catherine’s 1-9 Round 1 Cloyne 1-4 Aghada 2-9 Round 1 Garryvoe Hotel JFL Div 1: Glenbower Rovers 2-15 Midleton 1-4 Round 4 Garryvoe Hotel JFL Div 2: Youghal 0-13 Russell Rovers 0-2 Garryvoe Hotel JFL Div 3: Aghada 3-8 Castlelyons 2-12
JHL Division 2: St. Ita’s 3-14, Cloyne 2-13 Round 1.
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Junior B Football Championship Lios gCul 1-08 Carrigtwohill 4-04
A GAME where the outcome rested in the melting pot until the closing stages saw our neighbours emerge victorious in an entertaining encounter at Carrigtwohill on Wednesday evening. Never was the truism that goals win matches more accurate, as, although we outscored our hosts, the goal count of 4-1 in their favour proved decisive by the conclusion. The excellent Andrew O’Donovan was our stand out performer, and was best supported by a solid midfield partnership of John Paul O’Brien and Denis O’Brien. Finbarr Brosnan proved accurate in the point taking stakes, and our goal was expertly slotted by the industrious Dave Barry. Overall, an encouraging display with some really solid passages of play, where, on another night, a little luck in our direction might have reversed the outcome.
Minor Football Championship Lios gCul 3-12 Tracton 3-04
At the second time of asking, our Minor footballers progressed to a championship decider with a solid semi-final win over visitors Tracton to Páirc Lios gCul. An all-round superman-like performance by two goal hero John McCarthy inspired his colleagues to an excellent performance where the result was never really in doubt. Cian Scannell also raised the green flag with an exquisite strike, and the freetaking efficiency of all-rounder John Cashman kept the scoreboard ticking in our favour. Others to impress were the athletic Cathal Cashman, and Kevin O’Keeffe whose splendid left-footed strike for a fantastic point was worth the admission money alone. The reward for this deserved victory is a decider against Cill na Martra at Cloughdubh on Tuesday, October 4th at 8pm.
Under 14 League Semi Final Lios gCul 4-08 Tracton 2-11
On Saturday afternoon in Tracton it rained as this game started, it poured downed during the first half, it continued to lash throughout the second half, and as the final whistle blew at the conclusion of a pulsating encounter, it still rained cats and dogs. All through, however, noone noticed, as our boys and hosts Tracton played out a thrilling game, and one that could have gone either way. At the halftime break, we trailed by 1-07 to 0-03 and a mountainous challenge lay ahead, but some shrewd positional switches by management ( Sean O’Shea, Fergal Hodnett, Gavin O’Brien and Gerry Ryan) paid dividends, and the one goal victory sets up a League Final decider against neighbours Bride Rovers. Goals from Liam O’Shea and a stinging free by Ciaran Cashman propelled us back into the tie at the opening of the second half, and another major by Ciaran O’Shea put us ahead for the first time. A dominant half-back line of Fergal Roche, Ciaran Cashman and the excellent Sean Nagle then drove our boys forward and the never-say-die effort of Caomhan O’Shea saw his goal-bound strike shake the raindrops from the back of the net to surely clinch the tie. The drama wasn’t over, though and continued as a brilliant last ditch goal-line clearance by corner-back Cian Healy preserved the lead and secured the victory.
Under 12’s light up!
Thursday night saw the culmination of the season for the Under 12’s for 2011 with an excellent encounter at Ballynoe. Played in dreadful weather conditions under the bright glare of the excellent floodlight facilities, the boys of Lisgoold and St. Catherine’s played out an thrilling game, where Cian Healy, Liam O’Shea and Liam Chandler were best for the Young Blues. Captain on the night was James Murphy, and the team players expressed their appreciation on behalf of the team to the team management, and in particular Manager Paul Whelan, for the excellent season and the huge number of games arranged for them in 2011. Here’s to 2012 everyone.
County Senior Hurling Championship Final
We saw a strong Lisgoold influence at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday, and a large Lisgoold attendance also, as our neighbours and friends from Carrigtwohill powered to a fantastic victory in the Cork Senior County Championship Final. We congratulate the superb feat of this famed club, one we have shared many a battle with down the years, and we rejoice in their brilliant success. Many many congratulations to all in Carrig. A warm mention also, for Lisgoold’s John Cronin, who starred with CIT in defeat, despite a wonderful performance by the popular young Lisgooldman. A great outing by John was capped by a splendid point just after half time, but his trojan effort was not enough to top the warriors from Carrig who stand proudly as Champions of Cork.
Dungourney 4-16 Youghal 0-6 Junior B Championship
THE Junior B Team travelled to Killeagh for the Final on Tuesday night last and came away with a very good win. After an even first ten minutes, Dungourney took over and two Martin Hennessy goals helped to a 2-7 to 0- 4 half-time lead. The second half continued in the same way with Martin again scoring a goal and another from Brian Ronayne, together with points from Bill Ahern, Ritchie O’Neill, John Hickey and Timmy O’Sullivan giving us the win.
TEAM: David Hennessy, Kieran Ahern, Will Daly, Michael Rigney, John Ronayne, John Cody, Warren McCarthy, Ollie Lynch, Stephen Hickey, Liam Ahern, Carl Kiely, Bill Ahern, John Hockey, Martin Hennessy and Ritchie O’Neill. SUBS: John Ronayne for Liam Ahern, Dnnacha Hickey for Bill Ahern, Timmy O’Sullivan for Carl Kiely, Aidan Rigney for John Ronayne and Daniel Kenneally for Ritchie O’Neill.
Fixtures
Cork County Junior A Hurling Semi-Final: Dungourney vs. Mayfield in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, October 8th at 5pm. East Cork Junior B Hurling Semi-Final: Dungourney vs. Midleton on Monday, October 10th at a time and venue to be confirmed.
Dog Race Night
A very enjoyable night was had in Youghal Greyhound Track on Friday last, for our charity benefit night. The first prize of €1,000 in our draw went to Tom O’Brien and five prizes of €100 went to Mick Hennessy, Pat Healy, Evelyn Rohan, Richard Kiely and Paul Olden. The club would like to thank anyone who bought tickets and supported the draw.
DVDs
Orders for DVDs of the East Cork Final are being taken by Steve Motherway and Denis Buckner, priced at €30.
Scrap fundraiser continues
Scrap for the fundraiser is still being collected, so if you have any scrap metal lying around, please contact Paddy Cullinane, Denis Buckner or Mick Hegarty to arrange collection.
Lotto
There was no winner of the jackpot of €2,100. The next lotto is €2,250.
Condolences
All al CLCG Lios gCul would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the late Pat Hallahan, father of Noel, and Mary McCarthy, mother of Mary and mother in law of Bill Duggan, who passed to their eternal reward recently. Additionally, condolences to a very good friend of our Club, JJ Fennelly, on the untimely passing of his wife Shelley recently. Ar lamh dheis De go raibh a h’ainm dhillis.
And finally
Congratulations to Mike and Helena Mulcahy on the arrival of Amy this week, a little sister for Darragh. Also, congratulations to Gail and Liam Walsh on the arrival of Josh, who will surely be well looked after by big brothers Luke, Izaak and Kane. A big fáilte mór to Josh and Amy from all in CLCG Lios gCul, no doubt not the last time they’ll appear in these pages. Also, many congratulations to Gerry O’Shea, a recent Lisgoold winner of the Cork County Board draw. Thanks indeed to all our subscribers to this draw, and the weekly lotto also who provide much needed income for the Club that is very much appreciated. Well done to the children of Leamlara School, who have made a great start to their Sciath na Scoil campaign, winning the first four games. Keep up the great work everyone. While our Under 14 side, and the Minor footballers were feeling ‘on top of the world’ this week, our friend, supporter and neighbour actually was ‘on top of the world’. Fergal Savage is presently high up on the slopes, preparing to ‘summit’ Cho Oyo, the sixth highest point on the planet. When our Under 14’s and Minor footballers come ‘back down to earth’ they may share a few sightseeing stories with Fergal! Safe journey to our young hurlers, from Under 7 to Under 10, on your trip to Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny on Saturday.
Congratulations to Leanne Woods who was crowned Skills Champion of East Cork, and now qualifies to represent Lisgoold and East Cork in the County Finals at half-time in the Ladies Football County Final.
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Junior C Hurling Championship Midleton 3-18 Castlemartyr 1-09
MIDLETON had a comfortable win over Castlemartyr on Sunday last in the semi-final of the C grade Hurling Championship. The game was eventually played in Midleton. A very strong performance in the first half laid the foundation for victory. Three goals from Andrew Rea, Sean Corcoran and Gearoid Fitzgerald contributed to a handsome 3-10 to 1-06 half-time lead. The second half did not see the gap closing and Midleton ran out winners on a 3-18 to 1-09 scoreline. We now face Russell Rovers in the final. No date for the final was to hand at time of writing.
TEAM: Christy Dunlea, Jerome Curtin, Paudge Dunlea, Liam Walsh, Mathew Bell, Muiris Quirke, Brendan Ferriter, Paul Ahern, Justin Costigan, Kevin McSweeney, Cormac Quirke, Andrew Rea, Cian McCarthy, Sean Corcoran, Gearoid Fitzgerald. Subs used: Shane Goulding, Coleman Quirke, John Shanahan, Kevin Roche and Darren O’Reilly. Also Brian Fitzgerald and Killian O’Brien.
Junior B Football Championship Midleton 3-03 Glenville 1-08
Our B grade footballers played Gelnville away on Wednesday last in the opening round of the Championship. In the first half we had three goals from Oisin Cotter, Keelan Kennedy and Philip O’Neill. This gave us a 3-01 to 0-05 half-time lead. In the second half we came under serious pressure but held out for a one point win. The highlight of the night was a treble penalty save from Dara O’Keefe. He saved a penalty which was retaken and - again - he saved it. The rebound resulted in another penalty... which he also managed to save. Team: Dara O’Keefe, Brian O’Sullivan, Colm Leahy, Brendan Ferriter, Ola Bello, Killian Hurley, John Bohane, Paul Barry, Jerome Curtin, Shane Ryan, Alan Clarke, Keelan Kennedy, Philip O’Neill, Oisin Cotter, Ian Fitzpatrick. Subs Mathew Bell and Cian McCarthy.
Night at the Dogs
Our Night at the Dogs, sponsored by McDaid’s Bar, took place last Saturday night in Curraheen Park. The winner of the €1,000 first prize on the night was Paudie Fitzgerald from Glenville. Many thanks to all who supported this fundraiser.
Fe 21 Hurling semi-final
Midleton face Blackrock in the County semi-final of the A Grade Fe 21 Hurling Championship. The game takes place this Saturday, October 8th, in Páirc Uí Chaoimh with a 3.30pm throw-in. Your support would be appreciated.
Junior B Hurling
The semi-final of the B grade Hurling Championship is fixed for Monday, October 10th. We are due to face Dungourney for a place in the final. The venue has yet to be confirmed.
Church Gate Collection
Midleton GAA Club would like to thank all those who contributed to our Church Gate collection this past weekend.
Congratulations
Midleton GAA would like to extend congratulations to Carrigtwohill on their great achievement in winning the County Senior Hurling Championship on Sunday.
Coaching Workshop
On Monday, October 10th, from 7pm to 9pm, Frank Flannery will host a hurling workshop aimed at minor coaches. Frank was a mentor with the Cork U16 hurling development squad this year and is the Cork Minor Hurling Coach for 2012/13. Frank will work on tackling, overhead catching plus other drills. The cost to attend is €10 per person. There are limited spaces for this workshop so if you wish to attend please contact me by e.mail brian.murphy.gda.cork@gaa.ie or text 0867725377. There will be further workshops in the coming weeks which the club will publicise.
Fe13
Our under 13 Hurlers continued their Premier Championship campaign with a home game against Blackrock. In what turned out to be a very physical game against a much bigger visiting team, our lads
dug deep to win on a scoreline of 3-8 to 2-7. We now look forward to a semi-final outing against either Douglas or Carrigtwohill in a few weeks time and we will be hoping that the many injuries picked up in this game are cleared by then. Our panel on the day was Padraig O’Brien, Liam Franklin, Adam Daly, Conor Evans, Kevin Mulcahy, Garan Manley, Ryan McConville, Sean O’Leary, Christopher Shanahan, Ryan O’Reagan, Jordan Roche, John O’Dwyer, Eoin Moloney, Christopher Power, Christian Daly, Sean O’Meara, Temitayo Abdullah, Kevin Daly, Tommy O’Connell, PJ Fitzgearld, Ronan O’Donovan, Dylan Cahalane, Shane O’Brien and David Mulcahy.
Our Eastern Division panel travel to Courcey Rovers next Saturday, October 8th to play in the League Final against the home side. We continue to train each Wednesday in preparation for both this game and our pending Premier semi-final.
Fe 16 Hurling vs. Carrigtwohill
Last week we played the home team in an entertaining game. We led at half-time by a single point but managed to pull away in the second half to record a victory on a score of 1-12 tp 1-18.
TEAM: Bryan Rossiter, Colin Shanahan, Billy O’Shea, Luke Morrissey, Gavin Bagnell, Alan Stanton, Darren Quirke, Aaron M Evoy, Killian Deady, Eanna O’Brien, Patrice Tschmanga, Padraic Nagle, Conan Finneagan, Michael Abernethy and Robert Williams. Subs: Lochlinn Mc Carthy, Kevin Rohan, Shane Buckley, Kieran Maloney, Josh Deady.
In the Premier 2 Football Championship we are awaiting the winners of Clonakilty/Newcestown. Our game will possibly be played the weekend of the 15/16th.
Fe 11
Midleton welcomed St. Michael’s for a Fe11 football fixture on Saturday last. In what were terrible conditions, both teams played some excellent football. The effort and teamwork shown by the Midleton lads against what was very strong opposition was brilliant. Although on the wrong end of the scoreline, if the lads continue to improve and work as hard as they did on Saturday many good days lie ahead. Team: Mark Daly, Ciaran Evans, Niall Higgins, Cormac Hill, Harry Holohan, Griffin Hurley, Ronan Lynch, Ryan O’Riordan, Cormac O’Brien, Adam O’Connell, Tommy O’Connell, Adam O’Riordan, Colin Oedegbe, Babatunde Olotu Jubril, Alan Power, Coleman Quinn, Liam Ryan, David Scanlon, Ross Shanahan Jake Shannahan, Fergus Wade, Scott Wolohan.
Fe 8
24 of Midleton’s finest Fe 8 hurlers traveled to Riverstown last Saturday. Conditions were near perfect for the match-up between Midleton and Sarsfields. Both sides split their panels into three, so that meant three games running in parallel across the carpet-like pitch that is Sar’s home venue. There was time for two full games for each team and, luckily, the rain held off for the duration of all games. All the Midleton hurlers performed to an exceptionally high standard in a morning of very competitive matches. This panel of hurlers have played a lot of matches over the last number of weeks and their discipline, dedication and stick-work has been nothing short of amazing. Finally, I would once again like to thank all of the supporters and team coaches who help with these games. Training continues at Midleton College’s all-weather pitch on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7pm. Would all players please bring €2 to help pay for the rent of the pitch?
Fe 10
On Saturday last we travelled to Ballyhea to play in the Jack O’Sullivan Memorial Cup which is for Fe10 teams. Each team was to bring 20 players but with one team pulling out we decided to bring two teams with all of our players playing a total of four games each. Group 1 was Ballyhea, Cappoquin, Na Piarsaigh (Limerick) and Midleton Óg. Group 2 was Newtownshandrum, Glen Rovers, Charleville and Midleton. All the games were very even with some fantastic hurling played in the wet conditions. A big thanks to the six Fe9 players who were only contacted on the Friday before for travelling and also to the parents for the great support, as well as to Ballyhea for a very well-run tournament and refreshments afterwards.
AGM dates
The AGM of the Juvenile Club will be held on November 24th and the Adult H&F AGM will take place on December 1st.
Lotto
Sepember 30th. Numbers drawn were 25, 26, 27 and 28. Jackpot €9,600. No winner. Lucky Dip winners of €40: Brendan O’Neill, c/o O’Neill’s Bar; Bea Cashman, c/o Lynda Quirke; Margaret Stafford O’Brien, c/o Bingo; Mary Cody, Forrest Hill, c/o Anthony Cody and Peggy Murray, c/o Bingo. Next week’s jackpot on October 7th will be €9,800. Thank you for your continued support.
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Rebel Óg results
Central Premier 2 Minor Football Championship: Beara 0-1 Valley Rovers 0-2
Central Fe 18 Premier 1 Peil League : Nemo Rangers - Carrigaline - conceded by Carrigaline
Central Fe 18 Premier 2 Hurling League (2): Na Piarsaigh - Killeagh/Ita’s -conceded by Killeagh/Ita’s Central Fe 16 Football Championship P1: St. Finbarr’s 1-11 Na Piarsaigh 1-6 Ballincollig 0-2 Valley Rovers 0-1
Central Fe 16 Football Championship P2: Na Piarsaigh 2 - Carrigaline - conceded by Na Piarsaigh 2 Killeagh/Ita’s 0-3 Glanmire 3-12 Killeagh/Ita’s 2-7 Erin’s Own 1-7 Central Fe 16 Hurling Championship P2: Blarney 1-11 Newcestown 1-7 Central Fe 16 Premier 1 Hurling League: Midleton 1-18 Carrigtwohill 1-12
Central Fe 15 Hurling Championship P2: Ballinhassig 0-2 Carrigaline 0-1 Charleville 1-8 Valley Rovers 1-11 Central Fe 15 Premier 1 Peil League: St. Finbarr’s 0-1 Carrigaline 0-2 St. Finbarr’s 3-9 Aghada 1-7
Central Fe 14 Football Championship P2: Valley Rovers 3-9 Beara 3-15 Inniscarra 2-4 Glanmire 3-11 Fr. O’Neill’s 0-2 Mallow 0-1 Glanmire 7-16 Erin’s Own 1-3 Central Fe 14 Hurling Championship P1: Blackrock 3-7 Fr. O’Neill’s 1-7 Central Fe 14 Hurling Championship P2: Carrigtwohill 0-7 Blarney 1-11
Central Fe 13 Football Championship P2: Fermoy 3-6 Sam Maguire’s 8-9 Central Fe 13 Hurling Championship P1: St. Finbarr’s 2-9 Killeagh/Ita’s 4-11 Blackrock 2-7 Midleton 3-8 Central Fe 13 Hurling Championship P2: Aghabullogue 0-2 Sliabh Rua 0-1.
COBH County Board Draw reminder
OVER the next few weeks, would promoters please contact their draw members and also contact the new draw co-ordinator John O'Keeffe as soon as possible.
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Can Youghal rule all? Cork Premier Intermediate Hurling County Final Preview
COURCEY ROVERS VS. YOUGHAL Sunday, October 9th at 3.45pm In Páirc Uí Rinn
YOUGHAL will be seeking to return to senior ranks when they take on Courcey Rovers in the Evening Echo County Premier Intermediate Hurling Final on Sunday afternoon in Párc Uí Rinn. The seasiders will be back at the city venue for a fifth week in a row, after two football and two hurling trips in the past four weeks.
Both sides will fancy their chances of success and, indeed, both were on the short-list for the title from an early stage. Youghal lost out at the semi-final stage last year and indeed suffered a first round defeat this time round, but the seasiders have regrouped superbly to earn the right to be centre-stage on Sunday. With a passage to the Senior Championship at stake, a great game is in prospect with both teams packed with potential match winners.
Courcey Rovers’ Path to the Final
Courcey Rovers, too, have played many of their matches here and will be happy enough to play the County Final at the city venue. On their way to this final, Courcey Rovers have chalked up some impressive victories, but they have struggled to get past the post on one or two occasions as well. After an impressive opening victory over Inniscarra, the Ballinspittle/
Ballinadee outfit were put to the pin of their collar by Castlelyons and could easily have lost. It took two bites of the cherry to overcome Carrigaline in the quarter-final ,while last year’s intermediate winners, Kilbrittain, also took them all the way to the finishing line in the semifinal, which suggests to me that Courcey Rovers can be defeated. Courcey Rovers 0-14 Kilbrittain 0-12 Semi Final Courcey Rovers 0-17 Carrigaline 0-12 QF Replay Courcey Rovers 1-17 Carrigaline 2-14 QF Courcey Rovers 0-9 Castlelyons 1-4 Rnd 4 Courcey Rovers 0-26 Inniscarra 2-10 Rnd 1
Youghal’s Path to the Final
Youghal played superbly in their opening game, yet suffered defeat after extra-time as Ballincollig came out on top in a thrilling game played at Riverstown. Here, Youghal turned in a great display, but the loss only made the seasiders more determined to succeed and they overcame fellow East Cork side Watergrasshill to get back into contention.
In the 4th round, Youghal had to endure a bruising battle with Tracton, as they overcame their semi-final conquerers of the previous season. This was a tough contest that saw both clubs face the wrath of the County Board with fines and suspensions handed out, yet it showed a steely resolve from Youghal to succeed this year. That resolve was to be severely tested in the following months with a quarter-final success over Valley Rovers setting up a semifinal meeting with Newcestown. Football commitments cut across preparations for both clubs, and they could not be separated at the end of a tough 60 minutes. Second time around however, Youghal were again back in the groove and helped by two quick goals, they have progressed to Sunday’s decider, where they have every chance of success.
Youghal team captain Conor Spillane will be at the heart of the Youghal defence
Youghal 1-22 Ballincollig 2-20 Aet Rnd 1 Youghal 2-12 Watergrasshill 2-9 Rnd 2 Youghal 0-16 Tracton 0-9 Rnd 4
Both sides have plenty of experience throughout their teams with Timmy Lordan, Vincent Hurley, David Hayes, Daire Lordan and Seamus Hayes bringing vast experience to the Courcey
Who will win?
Rovers line-up. Youghal have Brendan Coleman, Damien Ring, Bill Cooper, Leigh Desmond and Brendan Ring who have lots of experience, so there is little to choose between them in that regard.
For Youghal to win they will have to keep a tight rein on Seamus Hayes as the Courcey Rovers’ attacker can be a matchwinner, and when he plays well, Courcey play well. Continues next page...
Best wishes to Conor Spillane and the Youghal team and management on Sunday Our sincere thanks to all the club sponsors and supporters of
YOUGHAL GAA Bring home the cup on Sunday!
UP THE YOUGHAL BOYS CUMANN LUTHCHLEAS GAEL EOCHAILL
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Will the seasiders make a splash this weekend?
COURCEY ROVERS VS. YOUGHAL THIS WEEKEND
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Other players to watch will be Niall Murphy, Gary Minihane and Sean Lordan, yet I feel that the Youghal defence can cope as Brendan O’Sullivan, Kenneth Walsh, Barry and Damien Ring and Barry Goggin, along with team captain Conor Spillane, have all done well this season in front of Richard Cunningham in the Youghal goal. Brett Moloney and Bill Cooper could start at midfield for Youghal, while in attack, James and Ciaran O’Mahony, Andrew Curtin, Brendan Coleman along with Brendan Ring and Leigh Desmond will hopefully come up with the match-winning scores. Others set to play a part if called upon are Michael Cronin, Jonathon Ormonde, Steven Twomey, Ken Dempsey, Patrick O’Mahony, Barry Goggin, Keith McCarthy and Alan Frahill O’Connor. The Youghal backroom team of Manager Peter Queally, Michael Downing, Pat Grace, Liam O’Leary, Eoin Coleman, Kevin Curtin and Maurice Cronin have put in a huge effort and their attention to detail will hopefully get its reward on Sunday evening. I feel that this game could go down to the wire, but having seen both sides on several occasions this year, I feel that Youghal can prevail if they have the belief in their own ability, and don’t get that same old stage-fright which saw them capitulate to Tracton last year.
This time around Youghal have been tested on more than one occasion, which I feel will stand to them, as the ability to come from behind has seen them emerge a stronger side this season. Injury and suspension have ruled out a number of players, but just like Carrigtwohill did last weekend, Youghal can turn this into a positive motivating factor and hopefully, come Sunday evening, they will once again be back in the Senior ranks.
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Bandon the masters as Fr. O’Neill’s disappoint in Intermediate Final FR. O’NEILL’S 0-7 BANDON 2-14 THE opening game in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday brought Bandon and Fr. O’Neill’s into opposition in the County Intermediate Hurling Final.
Conditions were less than favourable for both sides, but Fr. O’Neill’s made the better start with Luke Swayne getting the opening point. Another great effort from Niall Griffin sailed between the posts, but the early promise only flattered to deceive as Bandon slowly grew into the match.
Darren Crowley got their opening point in the eight minute, but it was to be their only score in the first quarter as Billy Murphy pointed to leave Fr. O’Neill’s 03 to 0-1 ahead. After showing early promise, Fr. O’Neill’s faded out with Ronan Crowley and his brother Darren driving Bandon on, as they landed four unanswered points to take the lead by the 20th minute. Before half-time they had added a further four with Roy Payne, Jason Hickey and Mark Sugrue joining Ronan Crowley on the scoresheet as Fr. O’Neill’s failed to register a single white flag in that second quarter and, at half-time, they trailed by 0-9 to 0-3.
Things went from bad to worse on the resumption, as Jason McCarthy burst through for a Bandon goal in the opening minute and added a point to leave ten points between the sides. Fr. O’Neill’s made a few switches, with William Joyce going into defence where he did well along with Podge Butler, but elsewhere it was Bandon that were in control in all the key positions. Ger O’Leary did slot a brace of points, while Eoghan McCarthy and Billy Murphy also converted points to leave Fr. O’Neil’s trailing by 1-12 to 0-7 at the end of the third quarter. Trailing by eight points going into the final quarter, Fr. O’Neill’s really needed a goal, but instead it was Bandon that raised a second green flag with Jason McCarthy again doing the damage as he beat Paul Colbert in a race for the ball. It would now take a miracle for Fr. O’Neill’s to get back into the game but, while they tried hard, it was all in vain as Bandon held all the aces with Jason McCarthy, Ronan Crowley and team captain Eoghan O’Donovan, rounding off a splendid performance with late points to secure a comfortable victory.
DECLAN BARRON AND BRENDAN DELANEY REPORT FROM PÁIRC UÍ CHAOIMH
Selector Maurice Conway keeps an eye on William Joyce
It was a triumphant return for Donagh Lucey who was named Man of the Match with a commanding display from the centre-back position. For Bandon, it was sweet revenge for losses in 2007 and 2008, but in 2011 the Teddy McCarthy-coached side ran out deserving winners over a Fr. O’Neill’s side that disappointed on the day.
Mark Sugrue keeps his eyes on the ball. (Photos: Denis O’Flynn)
FR. O’NEILL’S: G O’Leary and B Murphy 0-2 each, L Swayne, N Griffin and E McCarthy 0-1 each.
Kieran Wall goes low
BANDON: J McCarthy 2-0, R Crowley 0-6, D Crowley, M Sugrue and J Hickey 0-2 each, R Payne and E O’Donovan 01 each. FR. O’NEILL’S: P Colbert, J Barry, J O’Mahony, JT Gould, J O’Driscoll, P Butler, E McCarthy, N Griffin, G O’Leary, B Murphy, Q Higgins, W Joyce, R Cullinane, E Conway and L Swayne. Subs used K Wall, L O’Driscoll, J Holland, R O’Neill and K Hegarty. BANDON: J McSweeney, P Crowley, J Burke, J O’Donovan, E O’Donovan, D Lucey, K Hurley, C Dullea, D Crowley, R Crowley, M Sugrue, J Hickey, R Payne, N O’Rourke and J McCarthy. Subs used A Johnson, D O’Donoghue, J Walsh and K Lucey. REFEREE: Diarmuid Kirwan, Eire Óg.
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FR. O’NEILL’S
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Cork County Intermediate Hurling Championship Final Fr. O’Neill’s 0-7 Bandon 2-14
BANDON proved to be too strong in all sectors of the field and were deserving winners over their 2007 conquerors, in a onesided game in Páirc Uí Rinn on Sunday last. This game will best be forgotten as the O’Neill’s lads never got going, except for the initial ten minutes when they went into a 0-3 to 0-1 lead, and
this display did not show the true O’Neill’s as we have got to know them.
Luke Swayne opened the scoring with a lovely point inside the first minute and Niall Griffin added a second three minutes later. It took Bandon four minutes to register their opening point when Cha Dullea hit one from 50 metres out. Billy Murphy added a third point on the 10th minute and, unfortunately for the East Cork side, this was to be their last score in the first half. Bandon took control of the middle of the park with Darren Crowley lording it. Bandon centre-back, Donagh Lucey, who took the Man of the Match award, was the main architect in
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their revival as he, time after time, broke down the O’Neill’s attacks and fed ball into the waiting forwards. Bandon hit a patch where they overwhelmed their opposition with eight points without reply as the game drew to half-time, with four points coming from the stick of wingforward Ronan Crowley. It was expected that O’Neill’s would come out of the traps in the opening minutes of the second half, but it was quite the opposite as it was Bandon who, on the first attack, bagged their first goal courtesy of Jason McCarthy, who caught a long clearance from the aforementioned centre-back Lucey. Jason Hickey followed this up with a point a minute later and, to O’Neill’s credit, Paul Colbert brought off
a magnificent save to deny Crowley a second goal. Ger O’Leary and Eoin McCarthy added points for O’Neill’s, but Roy Payne and Mark Sugrue kept the West Cork side on top with added points. Luke Swayne and Billy Murphy added a point a-piece for O’Neill’s, but Jason McCarthy put the game beyond the reach of O’Neill’s when he
John Barry about to catch the ball. (Photo: Denis O’Flynn) beat Paul Colbert for the second 1 each. TEAM: P. Colbert, J. Barry, J. O’Matime. Bandon played out time from there to the final whistle and Bandon got one over O’Neill’s on this occasion.
honey, J. T. Gould, J. O’Driscoll, P. Butler, E. McCarthy, N. Griffin, G. O’Leary, B. Murphy, Q. Higgins, W. Joyce, R. Cullinane, E. Conway, L. Swayne. Subs used; K. Wll for R. Cullinane, L. O’Driscoll for J. O’Driscoll, J. Holland for Q. Higgins, K. Hegarty for K. Wall. REF: Diarmuid Kirwin (Eire Óg).
Killeagh camogie’s U13s rejoice SCORERS: FR. O’NEILL’S: L. Swayne and B. Murphy 0-2 each, N. Griffin, G. o’ Leary and E. McCarthy 0-
Killeagh Camogie U13 Imokilly Division Final
ON Saturday, September 24th, Killeagh travelled to Ballinacurra to play Sars in the U13B competition at 4pm. Sarsfields were also involved in the U13A game earlier in the day at 2.30pm, where they overcame a strong Youghal team. Killeagh lost the toss and were playing against a very strong wind in the first half.
Killeagh settled well, but so too did Sars with the ball spending a lot of time in our half of the field. A couple of positional changes worked, and we saw our forwards get more into the game. Midway through the first half, Chloe Sigerson won a great ball and solo-d in and put the ball in the Sars’ net.
This had a great effect on the girls and they upped their game again. As was to be expected, Sars fought hard and, just before halftime, won a free dead straight in front of the goals which went to the net following an awkward bounce on the way in.
Half-time brought a welcome relief.
Killeagh regrouped at half-time and went out with a positive attitude and a will to win.
The opening 10 minutes was all Sars and Killeagh seemed to have lost momentum until Cleeva Motherway got a great goal to settle us all down. Ciara Barry then put over a lovely point. Sars then went up the field and picked off a lovely point of their own.
The team displayed great skills of hooking, blocking and handpassing and played as a great team with the backs pushing up and the forwards regularly going back to help out the defence.
In the last 10 minutes, Killeagh put on lots of pressure and were rewarded by another two points and a goal by Chloe Sigerson. Kate McCarthy also put over a point to help ease the nerves. Sars fought to the end but our backs were outstanding and there was no way through for them on the day. On the final whistle there were many tears of joy and captain Orla Cusack was overjoyed with the performance of the girls.
Helen, Siobhan and Clem were thrilled with the performance of the entire panel. We would like to thank Martin Daly, the parents and all those who came out to support all our girls on the day. We had 21 captains on the day all working hard for each other and today they got their reward.
UNDER 13 PANEL: Orla Cusack, Rachel Fogarty, Cait Delaney, Ciara Barry, Cleeva Motherway, Patricia Hegarty, Amy Roche, Katie Mariga, Kate McCarthy, Ellen Cassidy, Claire Fitzgerald, Clodagh McConnell, Carrie Manning, Megan Treacy, Grainne Tyrrell, Donna Coleman, Chloe Sigerson, Rose Goggin, Rachel Treacy, Alice O’Donnell, Niamh O’Brien.
U8 & U10 Training
Our Under 8s and under 10s will finish training this Tuesday, October 4th.
This group of players have been dedicated and very enjoyable to coach. This group have taken part in four mini-blitzes and these were enjoyed by all.
All these young girls show great promise and we hope they’ll keep up the practice over the winter months.
Under 12
Mini Leagues
A group of just 11 girls travelled to near neighbours Fr. O’Neills on Monday night last to play the first of our mini-league games.
All 11 girls played out of their skins on the night with performances which were totally unexpected.
Although we were beaten by four points, our team display and the skill level on show was a pleasure to watch. Well done girls.
Our next game will be on Saturday, October 8th at 11am at St.. Catherine’s.
These girls played so well that the rest of the panel have to earn their place back on this team.
PANEL: Rose Goggin, Megan Murphy, Claire Fitzgerald, Ellen Cassidy, Amy Roche, Clodagh McConnell, Megan Treacy, Donna Coleman, Katie Mariga, Patricia Hegarty and Cait Delaney.
Under 13 Parish League Finals
The final of the U13 parish leagues and our skills competition will hopefully be run in the next two weeks.
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Fé 12 Parish Leagues
IT IS Parish Leagues time again, and our Under 10, 11 and 12 boys were divided in to four teams for our Fé 12 Hurling leagues this past week.
Our four captains Jamie Landers (Blue), Fionn McDonnell (Yellow), Dean Ward (Red) and Jamie Clifford (Green) led their teams into action, and after three round-robin games, the Greens and Yellows contested the B Final with Fionn’s team emerging victorious, while the Blue and Red teams contested the A Final.
INCH Rovers surrendered their Cork Ladies Football title to old rivals Donoughmore on Sunday evening at the CIT grounds in Cork. Just a point separated these great rivals at the finish with Yvonne Twomey kicking the winner, moments from time to seal victory for the North Cork outfit. Midfielder Juliet Murphy shot seven points for her side while Rena Buckley came off the bench to play a part for the winners who trailed by 0-8 to 2-6 at the interval. For Inch Rovers the absence of Cork captain to the forward division was a big blow.
Dean was assisted by all-action play from Keane Kelly Budds and Richie Long, who did the bulk of the scoring along with Dara Motherway, who scored a peach of a goal in the closing stages of the final.
The U12 Parish League Blue Team who were the winners
DONOUGHMORE: J Murphy 0-7, A O’Connor 0-3, R O’Mahony, R Curtin, A Buckley, G O’Connor, R Buckley and Y Twomey 0-1 each. INCH ROVERS: M O’Connor 2-3, S Harrington 0-2, AM Walsh, C Keohane, J O’Shea and J Horan 0-1 each. DONOUGHMORE: C O’Connell, E Walsh, A Barrett, L Barrett, M Dilworth, R O’Mahony, AM O’Shea, R Barrett, J Murphy, R Curtin, A O’Connor, Y Twomey, A Buckley, L O’Donoghue and G O’Connor. Sub used R Buckley. INCH ROVERS: G Kearney, M Kennedy, A Walsh, S Smiddy, A Walsh, J Duffy, D O’Shea, O Cotter, A Walsh, J O’Shea, AM Walsh, S Harrington, J Horan, M O’Connor and C Keohane. Subs used F Neville and K Harrington. REFEREE: C Cronin, Kinsale.
For the Blues, Jamie and Shane Kearney covered every blade of grass, while Barry Motherway and Robert Sinclair were dominant in defence and let little past them.
Well done to all four teams, and many thanks to all those who assisted with the leagues.
Our four managers Adrian, Paudie, Colin and Brinsley, had their teams well-primed for action, while Ger Fitzgibbon and Ger Scully refereed effectively with quiet authority. Many thanks to our Cork U21 star Brian Collins for turning up to give encouragement and to present the trophies - only nine years ago he was the winning Captain of the Lagile Trophy, so it was very nice of him to return to present it to Jamie.
Two goals from stalwart Mary O’Connor helped Inch Rovers to the interval lead and while there was little to choose between the sides in the second half, the Inch Rovers attack added just three points, and ultimately that was not enough as Donoughmore with Aisling O’Connor and Rena Buckley to the fore drew level before Yvonne Twomey slotted the winner as Donoughmore took back the title from their great rivals. Donoughmore will represent Cork as they hope to emulate the feat of Inch Rovers last season and capture the Munster and all Ireland titles.
Kieran Daly showed great hooking skill while Darragh O’Connor, Mark O’Callaghan, Cathal Fitzgibbon and Liam Hoogstad displayed admirable defensive and battling qualities.
The teams were level at halftime, but in the second half, crucial goals gave the Blues a slim lead which they held on to, eventually winning by 5-0 to 34.
lose out to Donoughmore Cork Ladies Football County Final: Inch Rovers 2-9 Donoughmore 0-16
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This was a cracking game, replicating their earlier round-robin meeting, with little between the sides all through.
James Kent was a brave goalkeeper, while up front Adrian Galvin, Ben Ingamells and George Sinclair all got on the scoresheet. David Kelly had to depart due to illness before the final, but he too played his part, while Daniel Lucey was a solid replacement.
INCH ROVERS
It’s on to football now for the next few weeks and we hope the games are as competitive and enjoyable.
Fé 13 Hurling Championship
Our Under 13 hurlers, under the guidance of Alan, Declan and Ger, hosted St. Finbarr’s in the Fé 13 Hurling Championship on Saturday last.
In wet conditions, we outhurled our illustrious opponents and won on a scoreline of 4-9 to 2-3, to set up a semi-final clash with Sarsfields next weekend. PANEL: Luke Fogarty, Daniel Hickey, Kevin Murphy, Eoin Fitzgibbon, Jack O’Rourke, Emmett Barron, Fergal Smiddy, Christy Coughlan, Andrew Leahy, David Ogbebor, Eoin Treacy, Killian Treacy, Jamie Landers, Keane Kelly Budds, Shane Kearney, Fionn McDonnell, Sean Walsh.
The U12 Parish Leagues Red Team, who were runners-up
Fé 16 Football Championship
This past week saw our Fé 16 footballers in championship action, under the watchful eyes of Declan Fogarty, David Barry & Conor McNamara. Our opening round had us paired with Erin’s Own.
We faced this game in Caherlag, under the bright lights, minus our usual goalie, Cillian (injured) plus a few more niggling injuries. Despite these setbacks, we pulled together and played as a unit. We witnessed some great football from both sides and we eventually reaped the rewards with a super win.
Our next challenge was the Glanmire boys, played last Saturday in Castlemartyr under terrible weather conditions.
Facing these boys minus a few players, is a different story.
Try as we might to battle against them - and the weather elements, we were unable to make an impression, and Glanmire emerged victorious on the day. Well done to all involved - we look forward to 2012.
Finally...
Heartiest congratulations to Carrigtwohill on their historic win in the Cork County Senior Hurling Final on Sunday last.
You have shown the way for every club in the county, and you are also bearing the fruits of sustained work done at underage level in your club. May you enjoy many days and weeks of celebrations in the winter nights ahead!
Brian Collins presents the Lagile Trophy to Jamie Landers, U12 Parish League winners
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Youghal make no mistake second time round Premier Intermediate Hurling Semi Final Replay Youghal 2-12 Newcestown 2-7 YOUGHAL are now just one game away from regaining senior status after turning in a superb display to brush aside the challenge of Newcestown in the replay of the Evening Echo Premier Intermediate Hurling SemiFinal at rain-lashed Páirc Uí Rinn last Saturday night.
Despite being hit for a well taken 4th minute goal from Fionn Keane, Youghal responded well with points from Leigh Desmond and Brendan Ring, before a super three-man move involving Brett Moloney, Ciaran O’Mahony and Leigh Desmond saw Youghal hit the front with Desmond batting the ball past Jim O’Sullivan in the 10th minute.
Things got even better for the seasiders two minutes later, with good work from Bill Cooper setting up Brendan Ring, who saw Jim O’Sullivan parry his shot, but Cooper - following up - bun-
dled the ball over the line for a second Youghal goal in the space of two minutes. Youghal were now flying and, by the end of the opening quarter, were six points to the good leading by 2-3 to 1-0.
By half-time, Youghal’s advantage had been reduced by just a point as each time Newcestown managed a point, Youghal replied in kind with Leigh
Desmond and Brendan Ring leading by example. Bill Cooper too and Brett Moloney (in for the injured Nigel Roche) were playing superbly, while Damien Ring continued his excellent form from the drawn match.
Newcestown were far from a spent force and they returned from the break in determined fashion with Eoin Kelly having
a 20-metre free saved by Richard Cunningham in the Youghal goal. Kelly pointed the resultant ‘65 and added another from a free before Brendan Ring settled the Youghal ship with two pointed frees. Once Youghal had weathered the early Newcestown pressure, they again settled into a rhythm with Conor Spillane, Brendan Coleman and Kenneth Walsh all strong in possession.
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surance points and, while Daniel Twomey did manage a goal for Newcestown on the stroke of full-time, it came too late to stop Youghal from booking a place in next Sunday’s Final where Courcey Rovers will provide the opposition.
Leigh Desmond was very involved, winning some terrific frees, and with ten minutes remaining, Youghal led by 2-10 to 1-7. Newcestown needed goals one felt, but in truth they never looked like breaching a determined Youghal rearguard with Brendan O’Sullivan and sub Michael Cronin doing well. Ciaran O’Mahony and another sub Jonathon Ormonde shot over in-
YOUGHAL: B Ring 0-7, L Desmond 1-2, B Cooper 1-0, C O’Mahony, B Moloney and J Ormonde 0-1 each. NEWCESTOWN: F Keane 1-1, E Kelly 0-5, D Twomey 1-0 and H Curran 0-1. YOUGHAL: R Cunningham, B O’Sullivan, K Walsh, B Ring, B Goggin, C Spillane, D Ring, B Moloney, B Coleman, C O’Mahony, B Cooper, B Ring, J O’Mahony, L Desmond and A Curtin. Subs used M Cronin, J Ormonde, K Dempsey and S Twomey. NEWCESTOWN: J O’Sullivan, O Keane, J Crowley, K Long, B Horgan, N O’Sullivan, G O’Driscoll, D Twomey, G O’Rourke, F Keane, T Twomey, H Curran, S Ryan, C Keane and E Kelly. Subs used M Bradfield and B O’Donovan. REFEREE: David Copps, Ballyea
Inch rejoices for Amy & Co. as Senior ladies return victorious AMY O’Shea, Captain of the Cork Ladies Football Team brought the All-Ireland Brendan Martin Cup back to Inch for the third time, as did Angela Walsh in 2008 and Mary O’Connor in 2009. It was fantastic to have three captains of the All-Ireland team come from the Inch Rovers Club. The game itself was a cracker with great football from both teams and our Inch players certainly did us proud, with Amy O’Shea, Ann-Marie Walsh and Angela Walsh, who got TG4 Player of the Match and Annie Walsh came on as a sub in the game.
The Homecoming
and refreshments served by the Inch and Killeagh ladies. I must thank them for their wonderful help, also thank you to Willie O’Mahony, for doing the video, the Gardaí, especially Dave Leahy and Mark Ward, also thank you to Tom Fitzgerald, Kevin Glavin, Michael O’Mahony, Barry Fitzgerald and Michael Holland for getting everything organised for the homecoming and to the great music on the night. Thank you also to John Murphy for providing us with a lorry for the night and to the Inch Hall Committee for the use of the hall. Cork Captain Amy O’Shea pictured with her sister Sarah and Willie O'Neill parents Mary and Dermot
We had a wonderful night in Inch as all players and selectors turned out along with a huge crowd to greet the girls on their homecoming. MC on the night was Tom Goggin, who did a great job. First lady up to speak was Captain Amy O’Shea, who said that her club means so much to her as do her team mates, so dedicated, that she was honoured to be captain to such a wonderful bunch of girls. Then Eamonn Ryan, in his speech, said that he was delighted to be back in Inch with the Brendan Martin Cup and went on to congratulate Noel O’Connor and the rest of the selectors for doing such a wonderful job.
When all the speakers were finished, everyone went on to the hall where there was tea/coffee
Kate O’Driscoll pictured with Claire Keohane
Jessica O’Shea pictured with her mother Pauline at the homecoming celebrations
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W.W.E.C. CARLOW DEFEAT WWEC WITH THE ONLY GOAL OF THE GAME
KILWORTH GO TOP OF THE LEAGUE TABLE KINSALEBEG CONTINUE THEIR WINNING RUN
INCH PLAY IN MUNSTER CHAMPIONS TROPHY
LAST Saturday saw the first group game of the Oscar Traynor competition take place in Cappoquin when Carlow were visitors, and defeated the WWEC Junior League with a goal scored 12 minutes from full-time, and a result that does not do justice to the home league team. Joe Riordan, Manager, fielded one of the youngest inter-league teams in this competition since the WWEC entered the Oscar Traynor Cup.
In the Premier, Kilworth leapfrogged Cappoquin to go top of the league table, while Shane Kearney scored a hat-trick in Valley Rangers victory over neighbours Castlebridge, while in the first division, Kinsalebeg continued their good run in the league with a comprehensive victory against Railway Athletic. This coming Saturday, Inch play Carrick Utd. in the new Munster Cup Competition confined to the winners of the top division in each of the Munster Leagues.
WWEC League 0 Carlow League 1
It has so often been said that sport can be very cruel. How we know this through the years, and last Saturday in Cappoquin the WWEC League team learned the same fate when losing by the only goal of the game to the Carlow League in the opening group game of this season’s Oscar Traynor Cup. With one of the youngest ever teams to represent the league in this most sought-after cup competition, the Joe Riordan-man-
aged team played brilliantly against a very experienced Carlow League team and, with 12 minutes remaining and a share of the points seeming like the expected result, Carlow pounced to get the all-important score. This was a real sickener for the home team, who had played brilliantly throughout and could and should have found the net in the opening half.
Considering the heavy rain of Friday and Saturday up to kickoff time, the Cappoquin pitch was in excellent condition, but as the game progressed, it became stamina-sapping for all the players. The WWEC team started off in excellent style and our notes record that there were at least two chances in the opening 8 minutes. On 4 minutes, Kevin Power was unlucky to see his effort from the corner of the area loop over the bar, while a few minutes later Liam O’Hanlon was unlucky to see his shot go the wrong side of the post with the keeper beaten. On 10 minutes Johnny Healy came from defence and saw his chip beat the keeper but go over the bar.
The visitors did not trouble Shane Lambden until the 38th minute, when a cross from the left wing found Carlow’s Lynch and his first-time shot was saved by the home keeper. Half-time arrived with the sides deadlocked having failed to find the net. In fact, the visiting press remarked to us that the Carlow goalie was threatened more often than the home keeper.
The second half saw the visitors change their formation, especially at midfield with two substitutions coming on. While they exerted more pressure on the home defence, the back four and Lambden held firm, while at the other end Moore and O’Hanlon were constant threats to the Carlow defence and the visiting keeper had to be at his best to deny the boys in blue the lead. The second half saw both sides open more in midfield and both attacked - especially down either flank. As the game wore on, the pitch started to sap the strength from the players, and chances began to be created at either end of the field, but the respective defences seemed to be in total control.
With 12 minutes remaining and the visitors attacking strongly from midfield, Lee Quaye picked up a pass in midfield and ran at the WWEC defence before giving a perfect pass that split the home defence and found Lynch. His strike from 10 yards just squeezed inside Lambden’s right-hand post with the help of a deflection and the keeper at full-strength, for the lead goal and the only goal of the game.
The WWEC side then went for broke in their attacking mode in search of an equaliser they deserved, but the visitors were prepared to concede frees from outside the area and pull all their players behind the ball, as they attempted to preserve their goal lead and when Eamon Cusack blew for full-time the WWEC saw their final onslaught on the visiting goal cleared and the whistle brought an end to a very
enjoyable game and a result which, unfortunately, did not do justice to the WWEC team.
As we wrote, this was without doubt the youngest team to represent the League in the Oscar Traynor Cup and credit here to Joe Riordan who said at the start of the season, he intended giving as many of the young players in the league a chance to play at this level.
In goal, Shane Lambden had an excellent game and must count himself unfortunate that the goal scored was helped with a deflection. Indeed, he made some very good saves and his distribution helped turn defence into attack on more than one occasion. The back four gave the visiting attack little altitude, with Eddie Walsh once again outstanding at the heart of the defence with fellow club player Corey Roche coming into midfield when the opportunity arose. At right-back, Johnny Healy was his usual assured self, and his experience of playing at this level of competition had a steadying influence on the players around him. On the other side of the defence, young Brian Bennett played excellently until he tired in the last 10 minutes, but is definitely a player for the future. Midfield had Eric Hickey on the wing and the Tallow player attacked the flanks keeping the visiting full-back on his toes, while Kevin Power tried non-stop for the whole game, as did Keith Guiry who once again showed his talents and skill at this level of football.
The midfield was made up of Man of the Match Darren Guiry - without a doubt, the best player on the pitch and he can count himself unlucky not to have scored. Such was his influence from an early stage of the game, the Carlow management saw that Darren was man marked throughout the second half, but he still managed to break into attacking positions. The twin strike force of Kenny Moore and Liam O’Hanlon kept the visiting defence on their toes for the 90 minutes and both players are a wonderful asset to the league team with O’Hanlon’s height causing endless problems for Carlow, and Moore unlucky on at least two occasions not to score. Overall, this was a team effort and Joe O’Riordan felt one substitution only was needed, as the players gave 100% for the entire game.
We feel a draw would have been a very fair result.
TEAM: Shane Lambden, Johnny Healy, Eddie Walsh, Brian Bennett, Corey Roche, Darren Guiry, Eric Hickey, Liam O’Hanlon, Kenny Moore, Keith Guiry, Kevin Power. Reserves: Adam O’Riordan, Keith Power, Robert Stuart, Ryan Duggan. Referee: E. Cusack. Assistants: D. Coleman, M. Reddy.
Congratulations to the Cappoquin Club on having the pitch in such an excellent condition, considering the heavy rain that fell on Friday and all morning on Saturday. Thanks also to Joan for providing the tea and sandwiches, very much appreciated.
Kilworth 1 Clashmore 0
Following this victory, Kilworth go top of the league table, two points clear of Cappoquin who did not play at the weekend. Considering the very soft underfoot conditions, both teams played good attacking football, but neither side could score in the opening half. In the second half, Paddy Kenneally crossed from the wing for Seanie Shanahan to find the net. Clashmore, to their credit, came storming back for the equaliser, but the homeside held out for three very important points and leadership of the Premier.
Castlebridge 1 Valley Rangers 5
Regardless of the opposition, when chances are created they must be finished to the net. Castlebridge learned this to their cost last Sunday in the local derby with Valley Rangers. Taking the lead on 8 minutes through Noediaz, Castlebridge were totally in control of the first half, but squandered at least three goal chances, chances they were to regret in the second half. Valley upped their game after the restart and took the game to the home side and player-manager Shane Kearney helped himself to three goals, while Ray McCarthy and Padraig O’Connor had a goal each, as Valley proved to be the better team in the second 45 minutes. But how different the game could have been, if Castlebridge had put the chances created into the back of the net. Valley now moves up the table to joint second place with Cappoquin.
Railway Athletic 0 Kinsalebeg 3
What a turn about in a few weeks. Railway hit Kinsalebeg for eight goals in the Bolger Cup, but there was no repeat last Sunday morning. Kinsalebeg came to the Danes Field having taken four points from six in their previous two games and were in confident mood. The exchanges were even in the first half, with neither side able to break the deadlock. As the second half progressed, Kinsalebeg came more into the game and it came as no surprise when they opened the scoring, albeit with the help of an own goal. They increased the lead, thanks to a penalty conversion by Roger Ryan. The visitors scored a third through Paudie Allen and this win in no way flattered the visitors as they were the better team throughout the game and they can look forward to a good campaign following their last three games. For Railway, a
disappointing performance and result and they will have to pick themselves up for the trip to Ballymacoda next weekend.
Brideview B 5 Inch B 3
This game was transferred to Tallow at the request of Inch as they prepare their pitch for the visit next week of Carrick in the Munster Champions Cup, and it turned into a very enjoyable game with eight goals scored. Inch took the lead early in the first half, but Brideview levelled with a penalty from Mick Linehan and the same player had them in the lead before 30 minutes were on the clock. Inch came back to equalise and, just on the stroke of half-time, Shane Gildea gave the home team the lead. Linehan increased the lead with another penalty after the break, before Inch came again with another goal to cut the deficit to a single goal, but Brideview scored a fifth when Dave McInerney scored and this ensured all three points for the home team.
Ballybridge 2 Valley Rangers B 3
After a scoreless first-half, this game sprang to life early in the second half when Sean McInerney scored for the Conna side. Padraig Noonan doubled the advantage before Tony Dempsey pulled a goal back for the home team. Cian Field then equalised and we felt a share of the points would be the result, but Valley had other ideas and, on the stroke of full-time, McInerney was on hand to score the winner and all three points went to Valley. A good away win for Valley, but disappointment for Ballybridge after a great fight back to draw level, but they could not close out the game.
Clashmore B 0 Kilworth B 0
Played on Saturday afternoon, neither side were able to create chances, to trouble their respective defences and, at the final whistle, a draw was a fair result for both teams as the bad weather made this a tough day for football.
RESULTS
UMBRO OSCAR TRAYNOR CUP WWEC Junior League 0 Carlow League 1
MARI MINA PHARMACY PREMIER Castlebridge 1 Valley Rangers 5 Kilworth 1 Clashmore 0
LISMORE HOUSE HOTEL 1st DIV Ballybridge 2 Valley Rgs B 3 Clashmore B 0 Kilworth B 0 Brideview B 5 Inch B 3 Railway Athletic 0 Kinsalebeg 3
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Saturday will see the very first team from the WWEC League compete in the new Munster Cup Competition, the League Champions Trophy, a cup competition for the winners of the top division in each league. Inch have the honour as league champions to be the first team from the WWEC League to play in this prestigious provincial cup competition (a competition that has house-hold names as Pike Rovers and Clonmel Town competing) and to draw one of the top teams in the country, Carrick Utd., a team that has won every trophy there is for junior clubs in the country. We wish Inch the very best on Saturday afternoon. In the league there are very important ties, with Cappoquin and Brideview starting the weekend off on Saturday evening with a local derby. In the first division there is a local derby with the high flying Kinsalebeg playing hosts to Clashmore B, and another local derby when Valley B visit Brideview B. In the Munster League Champions Trophy, a trophy confined to teams in Munster that have won the top division in their league, Inch will welcome Carrick Utd. to Sexton Park on Saturday afternoon next. Anyone who follows junior football will know of Carrick Utd., as they are one of the top clubs, not only in Munster, but throughout Ireland, having won every trophy available to junior clubs. They have won the Waterford League on nine occasions in the past eleven years, won the FAI Junior Cup, the Munster Junior Cup, and last season became only the second ever junior team to win the Munster Senior Cup defeating the Airtricity League team Cork City in the semi-final, and then, last May, at a packed Tom Drohan Park, defeated Limerick Utd. in the final by a goal to nil.
Inch vs. Carrick Utd
Carrick have played WWEC opposition in the past few seasons, defeating Brideview in Tallow by the only goal of the game, in a tie that we all agree Brideview should have won as they were by far the better team on the night. Last season, they overcame a strong challenge from Lismore at the Castle Farm Ground, while they also defeated Blackwater in Carrick. The Waterford League champions have current junior internationals, goalkeeper Adrian Walsh and midfielder Wayne Fitzgerald, on their team and both have played throughout Europe for the Irish Amateur teams.
What of Inch and their very poor start to the defence of their trophy? Having played three league games to date, they have lost all
three, which is a far cry from this time last season when they were top of the table after a few games, and never out of the top two until they went top with about six weeks of the season remaining. Inch know they are up against a team of quality, but it has been shown that Carrick can be vulnerable, and if Inch play to their best potential then maybe we can have a WWEC team in the semifinals. What a boost for Inch and the league if this is to happen. On behalf of the WWEC, we wish the Inch club the very best on Saturday and we ask as many as possible from all the league clubs to travel and support them.
Cappoquin vs. Brideview
What a game we should have in Cappoquin on Saturday night when Cappoquin host the Tallow side. Cappoquin are in joint second place with Valley at present, while Brideview are a point further behind. This is our Match of the Day, and we are looking forward to a cracker of a game. Brideview were surprisingly beaten at home by Pinewood in their last league game, while Cappoquin have two wins and a draw from their three league games. Much will depend on the team selection for Brideview, as they are without some of their squad for a few weeks and we think Cappoquin, in the form they are on at present, will come out on top and take all three points. Cappoquin to win, but we all know, Brideview are never beaten until the final whistle, but this is one occasion we think they will not come out on top. Two teams with contrasting form at present. Pinewood with two wins from two games, Mogeely a win and a defeat from the same number of games. Pinewood have made their intent wellknown from the start of the league: they want to be champions at the end of the season. With the two Guirys in excellent form at present, and following their victory in Tallow two weeks ago, we make Pinewood favourites to collect all three points on Sunday morning. To defeat the visitors, Mogeely will have to improve on their recent outings, but on current form it has to be Pinewood.
Mogeely vs. Pinewood
Valley Rangers vs. Blackwater
After a disastrous start to their campaign, Blackwater had a very good win in Castlebridge two weeks ago, their first in three league outings. Valley, on the other hand, are joint second in the table with two wins and a draw. Blackwater were short many of their regulars for their opening games, but should have many of them back for Sunday. Valley, on paper, have one of the strongest squads in the league and, at home in Conna, will be expected to win. Valley to take all three points.
Clashmore vs. Castlebridge
The home side have only had one victory in four games, while Castlebridge have yet to register a point from their three league games. Last week they played exceptionally well against Valley, but did not take the chances that they created and suffered on the scoreboard at the final whistle. Both teams need the points badly to move up the table, but the form of either team suggests a draw may be the outcome at Pablo Park. The home side have disappointed in their games to date, but will point to the fact they were unable to have their strongest squad of players available at the start of the league campaign. Sunday should see them with most of their players back, and they will need them as Youghal have shown in their two games played they are going to be strong promotion candidates come the end of April. The tight Glen View pitch may not suit them however, and if Glen View can play as we know they can, then both sides may have to settle for a share of the points.
Glen View vs. Youghal
Kinsalebeg vs. Clashmore B
What a crowd there should be in Fitzgerald Park on Sunday morning for this eagerly-awaited local derby. After a hammering from Lismore in their opening league game, Kinsalebeg have settled into the league with two wins and a draw in their last three games, while Clashmore B have only a draw from the same number of games. But this is a real local derby, and derbies have a habit of springing surprises, but we think Kinsalebeg may get the better of their village neighbours in this, the first time they have met in competitive football.
Accrington could only draw at home to a very understrength Glen View a couple of weeks back, and will want to get back to their winning ways on Sunday. Inch lost last week to Brideview while still scoring three times, and will want to start hitting the net again on Sunday if they are to come away from Fermoy with any point. It is a game that could easily end in a draw.
Accrington vs. Inch B
Brideview B vs. Valley B
Another local derby between those two clubs on Sunday morning. Always one of the best derbies in the League, Valley had a good result last week in Ballybridge, recording their first victory in the league from three games. Brideview defeated Inch on Sunday and will want to keep the home winning run, even though they are understrength at present.
It is a game that can go either way and we think if Brideview are understrength, then the three points could head out the road to Conna.
Ballybridge vs. Railway Athletic
Ballybridge disappointed last week at home to Valley, giving the visitors a two goal lead, but coming back to draw level, only to concede another goal on the stroke of full-time. Railway were shocked at home themselves when conceding three goals and earning defeat at the hands of Kinsalebeg. Maybe this stemmed from over-confidence, but they have a chance to redeem themselves in Ballymacoda on Sunday. Ballybridge need to do the same, and we think with home advantage that Ballybridge may get all three points, but they must be prepared for a backlash from Railway and we will not be surprised if Railway get the points. There have been some wonderful games between those two clubs in the past number of years, be it league or cup, with very little separating them at the final whistle. But that was mainly with the Kilworth A team, and now Lismore find themselves back in the First Division and making the journey to Pound Lane as current leaders and intent on promotion at the end of May. On form, Lismore will have to be favourites to win and stay top of the division.
Kilworth B vs. Lismore
FIXTURES
8/10: MUNSTER CHAMPIONS TROPHY Inch vs. Carrick Utd, 4pm, E. Cusack, J. O’Riordan, P. Browne
MARI MINA PHARMACY PREMIER Cappoquin vs. Brideview, 7.30pm, M. Curran U19 LEAGUE Kilworth vs. Cappoquin, 3pm, S. Forde Valley Rgs vs. Railway, 3pm, P. Griffin
9/10: MARI MINA PHARMACY PREMIER Mogeely vs. Pinewood, 11.30am, E. Cusack Valley Rgs vs. Blackwater, 11.30am, M. Reddy Clashmore vs. Castlebridge, 11.30am, J. O’Riordan
LISMORE HOUSE HOTEL 1st DIV Glen View vs. Youghal, 11.30am, P. Browne Kinsalebeg vs. Clashmore B, 11.30am, M. Curran Accrington vs. Inch B, 2.30pm, S. Drislane Brideview B vs. Valley Rangers B, 11.30am, D. O’Sullivan Ballybridge vs. Railway Athletic, 11.30am, K. Griffin Kilworth B vs. Lismore, 11.30am, S. Forde
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This weekend will see plenty of football at international and national league level, with Ireland playing on Friday night away against Andorra, while on Tuesday night at the Aviva it is make or break time for either qualification or a play-off for the Europe Finals next summer when Armenia are visitors to Dublin. Ireland need all six points, regardless of the results elsewhere in the group, and we hope that the boys in green will have all six points in the bag come Tuesday night. In the Airtricity League, Waterford Utd. host league leaders Shelbourne at the RSC on Saturday night and while a win will be
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of no benefit to the Blues as regards promotion, a win will be of importance to the other three sides chasing promotion, especially Cork City who, by the time our notes are in print, will have played Monaghan at Turner’s Cross, and travel to Drom on Saturday to play Salthill Devon, both games that the Cork side must win. Plenty of football at all levels for everyone this coming weekend.
Congratulations
Congrats to our neighbours, The Munster Senior League, on winning the Intermediate InterProvincial Michael Ward Cup at Tullamore on Sunday last, defeating the holders, the Leinster Senior League, by the only goal of the game.
Watergrasshill United
The Under 12 Squad with Managers Alan O’Mahony and Mark Dennehy
ON Saturday we travelled to Lyre in West Cork with the U12 squad in the first round of the National Cup. It started as a tight game which was very competitive, midway through the first half our midfield took control of the game and Owen Desmond was rewarded for his hard work with a lovely goal to the top corner of the net. The first half finished 1-0.
10 minutes later we went two nil up with a Sean Desmond goal and we started to find our feet. Due to a dubious referee decision, Lyre received a penalty and scored. Within five minutes we came back and scored with a super-individual goal by Ceadan Hogan. Lyre came back again, drawing the game and at full time it finished 3 all. In extra time, Christy Graham (due to his hard work and Man of the Match performance) scored a superb goal making it 4-3. With just five minutes to go in the second half we thought we were home and dry when Lyre were once again given ‘another’ penalty, bringing the game to a penalty shoot-out. Our goalkeeper Padraig O’Leary stood up and saved a penalty. Penalties went to sudden death and Lyre missed and our goalkeeper Padraig scored the ‘winning’ goal! Roy of the Rovers stuff! Well done to all the lads from 1 to 13, and thank you to the parents for their support during the game.
The U16’s had a very tough game in the National Cup away to Lakewood. Unfortunately, we were up against a stronger team and we just did not put away our chances. Lakewood scored three questionable goals and one screamer that knocked us out of the cup. Well done to the lads... a great performance by all. Club membership is now due. Please contact your relevant manager/coach. Training continues each Tuesday evening for Under 11/12/13/14’s. Underage Academy (Under 10/9/8/7’s) boys & girls continues each Saturday from 3pm to 4.30pm. Please check our Facebook page for updates & match fixtures.
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WWEC SCHOOLBOYS LEAGUE Last week’s match results
ALL match results to be texted in to new phone number 0871261459. Please both teams: text in results and scorers. If clubs don’t text in results they will be fined as per League Rule. Texts before 9pm on Sunday night. Under 11 League (Born 2001/2002) Ballymac FC 3 Ardmore AFC 0 - walkover
Under 12 League (Born 2000/2001) Ballybridge Utd 3 Cappoquin FC 0 – walkover Castlebridge Celtic 1 Ardmore AFC 3 Valley Rangers have withdrawn from the Under 12 League U14 SFAI Cup 1st Round Corinthians Boys A 2 Lismore AFC 2 – Lismore win 4-2 on Pens AET Under 16 League (Born 1996/1997) Brideview Utd 10 Valley Rangers 0 Castlebidge Celtic 12 Ardmore AFC 0 Cappoquin vs. Kilworth – to be played 3/10/11
Under 16 League
In the Under 16 League, Brideview handed out a heavy defeat to rivals Valley, putting ten goals past them without reply and leading the table on six points from two games played, so a great start for the Tallow club. Scorers on the day were Matty Barry 3, Jake Beecher 2, Jamie Keating 2, Dylan Mangan, Jordan Henley & Pedro Henique. Castlebridge were in the same kind of form at home to Ardmore and again handed out a beating to record their first win of the season with Cian O’Connor the main scorer in chief with 5, Tadgh O’Sullivan 2, Jack Barry 2, Cian Donnellan, Cian Kearney & Shane Fenton all on the score-sheet.
Under 12 League
A cracker of a game in Castlebridge saw Ardmore win the game which was closely contested between two teams, who will surely fight it out for the title in the new year, Thomas Ahern, Gerry Reardon and Seadha Mac Giolla Chuda had the winners’ goals and David Morrison the reply for the home side.
The Clashmore Ramblers & Ballymac FC captains on the day with Ref Kieran Griffin before the start of the game The Clashmore Ramblers U11s before their opening league game against Ballymac FC
Ballybridge received a walkover from Cappoquin who were unable to field a team which is always a pity. Let’s hope they can get a team sorted for the next round of matches.
Under 16 League (Born 1996/1997) Ballybridge vs. Ballymac, 11.00am, A. Higgins
U14 SFAI Cup 1st Round
Under 11 League
Lismore, having conceded home advantage last week when their ground was deemed unplayable, had to travel to Cork last Saturday to face Cork kingpins, Corinthians Boys A and, after an almighty battle, the game finished 2-2 after extra time with Lismore’s goals coming from Shay Platt and Shane Coughlan. Lismore went on to win the game 4-2 on spot kicks, with Platt again scoring along with Evan Roche, Ben Coleman & Sam Ryan. Well done to the Lismore club on a great win. They will now play Leeds A away in Cork in the Second Round. Next weekend’s fixtures– Saturday, October 8th: Under 11 League (Born 2001/2002) Ardmore vs. Brideview, 11am, K. Griffin Lismore vs. Castlebridge, 11am, D. Guiry Cappoquin vs. Ballymac, 11am, M. Reddy
Under 14 League (Born 1998/1999) Ardmore vs. Brideview, 12.30pm, K. Griffin Lismore vs. Castlebridge, 12.30pm, D. Guiry Cappoquin vs. Ballymac, 12.30pm, M. Reddy
Previews It is very hard to preview this age group as, last year, they were only under 9, but we will try and have a go and see how we get on...
First up, Ardmore vs. Brideview: This could be a close game in Desart Park, as both teams have only played one game so far, with Ardmore losing and Brideview drawing, but Brideview have an excellent keeper and, if he is on top form, they might just shade it. Lismore vs. Castlebridge is a hard one to call as we don’t no much about them, but Castlebridge won their opening game with Lismore losing, so we will give them the vote this week.
Cappoquin vs. Ballymac is another game that’s hard to call, but Cappoquin drew their opening game and Ballymac lost, and we know the Ballymac side are very young and are using this as a bedding -in year with this team, but that is not to say they will be pushovers. We will call this a draw just to get our predictions in for the opening week.
Under 14 League
Some great games down for decision this week, with the game of the day in Cappoquin as the
League Champions of last year take on last year’s runners-up Ballymac. This was a great league last season with the two tied at the end - they had to have a playoff game which Cappoquin won in Pablo Park, Clashmore. Saturday will be a tough game with some talented players on both sides but, with Ballymac losing their opening game to Clashmore before beating Ardmore last week, this is a game they cannot afford to lose and it will be only Cappoquin’s first game as they received two walkovers already in the league and National Cup so they might be a little rusty. That is why with so much at stake we will go for a draw. Lismore vs, Castlebridge is another great game as Lismore will be on a high after last week’s win in Cork and will be confident of a victory at home to Castlebridge, but much will depend on the away side’s team as they have struggled since winning the league and cup double two seasons ago and need a victory after losing their opening game to Ardmore, Again we will say a draw.
The third game will also be a tight affair with Brideview travelling to Ardmore. Brideview, after drawing at home to Clashmore in their only game to date, will want to get a victory to challenge the leaders. Ardmore, winning one and losing one of their two games to date, were on the end of a beating last day out against Ballymac so, on that evidence, we will give the call to Brideview but only just.
Under 16 League
Ballybridge vs. Ballymac is a game postponed from last week and it should be close with plenty of talent on both sides, who have played in the Kennedy Cup over the last number of seasons. Much will depend on the players on show, but we will go for a home win.
Coaching Corner
The Republic of Ireland U15 International Side are holding an International Training Camp in the AUL Complex, Dublin from Sunday, October 30th to November 1st. The training camp is open to all coaches who are working towards their licenses (Kick Start 1&2 done and looking to take the next step up the coaching ladder with Youth Cert. and UEFA B and then A) to attend either for part or all of the camp. This would be a very good experience for coaches to observe what happens at Youth International Level and to look at coaching sessions and games. If interested, please contact League Fixture Secretary Vinnie Coonan on 087-1261459 or League Secretary Sean Mulcahy on 087-2748998 and we will inform you how to reserve a place. This training camp is free of charge for coaches to attend. FAI Kick Start 1 Coaching Course will take place in Cappoquin on Saturday, October 22nd from 9am to 5pm. This is the first step on the coaching ladder and very well worth doing for anyone interested in working with kids in football. This course focuses on the 6 to 9 year olds age group. Cost is €45 per person. Please contact Michael Looby FAI RDO on 087-0508623 for more details.
Ajax Football Club
THE FCAI ( www.thefcai.com ) have the world-famous Ajax Academy hosting two Coach Education Evenings in Cork on October 19th and 20th The first evening will be hosted along with UCC and the second evening will be hosted by the Cork Schoolboy League. Both evenings have been designed to help to develop the coaching knowledge of local coaches in Ireland. Ajax’s Academy Consultant Eddie Van Schaik promised that coaches will be given top trade secrets from the Academy.
The UCC event is an in-house event and is open to students from UCC on October 19th. Students interested in attending, please contact 085 8571046. The Cork Schoolboy League event is open to clubs within the Cork & WWEC Schoolboy Leagues and will take place in the UCC Mardyke Arena from 6pm to 9.15pm at a cost of €15 per coach. Any coaches wishing to attend, please contact Eddie Doyle on 085 8887396 or Vinnie Coonan (WWEC) 087-1261459 for further information.
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Midleton Football Club
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
Main Sponsor: Wallis’ Bar
Midleton ‘A’ fall short against Churchvilla U14 Division 4: Midleton ‘A’ 2 Churchvilla 4
IN a pulsating game played in continuous rain, the U14 ‘A’ team narrowly lost out to Churchvilla. With both teams evenly matched over the first 20 minutes, it took a great bit of work from Cameron Smyth to open up the Churchvilla defence. After a long clearance from David Jalil in the Midleton ‘A’ defence Smyth chased the ball down the left, beat two defenders and calmly slid the ball across the goal for Barry Kenneally to score from close range. However, the lead did not last long and, within 2 minutes, Churchvilla had struck back after a mix-up in the Midleton ‘A’ defence which let Churchvilla find space on the edge of the box and they shot into the far corner from 15 yards.
Midleton ‘A’ continued to push forward and, on the stroke of half-time, Kevin Mulcahy, who was having another good game in midfield, latched on to a loose ball and crossed from the by-line to Kenneally at the back post and he finished with a great header into the corner. After half-time, Churchvilla made a few changes that brought additional pace up front and this put Midleton ‘A’ under pressure. On 43 minutes, the ball was played across the box and was eventually controlled by a Churchvilla player who fired in a low shot to make it 2-2.
The match continued to ebb and flow with both sides coming close, and the combination of Conor Meade, Sean O’Meara, Kevin Daly and Mulcahy in midfield was producing some good possession that allowed Smyth and Kenneally up front to put Churchvilla under pressure. However, their defence held firm and it was Churchvilla who got the break on 50 minutes when a breaking ball outside the box was sent flying high into the Midleton ‘A’ net, giving Conor Evans no chance of reaching it. Midleton ‘A’ fought back and almost got on even terms with more good work from Mulcahy and O’Meara down the right, but the Churchvilla defence did a good job and the final ball to Smyth, who again worked hard all through the game, was cut out on several occasions.
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The final goal for Churchvilla came on 60 minutes when a hopeful ball up front was deflected into the box and the Midleton ‘A’ keeper was beaten to the ball as it was headed in from 8 yards. The Churchvilla player was clearly off side when the initial ball was played, but the ref let it stand and the final result stood at 2-4 to Churchvilla.
The quality of the Midleton ‘A’ goals and the good work all through the team deserved more out of the game and they were unfortunate not to get a draw. Midleton ‘A’ goal scorers: Barry Kenneally (2). - Report by Colm Smyth.
Under 16s Midleton 2 Rockmount 2
Midleton made a great start to this home game against a very strong Rockmount side. Kyle McCarthy played a brilliant cross and Mark Hourigan smashed it into the back of the Rockmount goal. Rockmount then started to pressure us and, if not for our keeper Josh who made some brilliant saves, we would have been in trouble. We went in at half-time in control and one up. The second half saw Rockmount again put pressure on our defence and they got their reward with the equaliser. Rockmount took the lead with about ten minutes to go from a loose ball in the box. Now, Midleton took control of the game and, from a kick-out, Josh Kalum took the ball down and rounded their keeper to slot the ball home. Midleton had all the ball in the last ten minutes and were unlucky not to get the winner. Good game lads. Great work from all the players.
U12s Midleton 0 CollegeCorinthiansAFC0
Midleton were away to College Corinthians AFC on a calm and damp day in Donnybrook, Douglas. The pitch conditions were ideal as Midleton began well and came close early on with a great effort from Shane O’Riordan hitting the cross-bar. Midleton had another chance minutes later when Alan Horgan delivered a corner which curled into the box and went between the keeper’s legs. The ball appeared to cross the line but was cleared very quickly and play continued. A physical Corinthians side started to press after 15 minutes or so and had a great chance when one of the forwards managed to break through a quite solid Midleton defence. However, David Ryan has to be commended for
what can only be described as an excellent tackle from behind to reclaim possession and maintain composure to pass the ball safely out of the Midleton box. Corinthians came again later and were almost rewarded for a great strike from outside the box, but hit the cross-bar and went out. The Midleton defence stood firm though and took the game to the break scoreless. The second half started with a bit more vigour, but again it was a scrappy affair for 10 minutes or so as both sides battled for control. Midleton did pick it up, however, with some nice passing play and their fitness began to show as some chances were created. Corinthians’ only real chance of the second half came from a good cross in to the near post, but it was taken well by Kieran Evans in goals. Charlie Whalley was replaced by Dale Holland and there was a switch of roles for Daniel McGauran up front and Joe Stack in centre mid-field. Griffen Hurley came on for Owen O’Neill who defended well at right-back. Ross O’Regan replaced Conor O’Leary up front as Midleton emptied the bench for fresh legs. Midleton put together two great breaks and were unlucky not to score, especially when Daniel put Joe through. Unfortunately, his effort from outside the box went right and wide. It seemed to be ‘one of those days’, probably for both teams to be fair - but Midleton will look back and be reasonably happy to take a point from this tough tie. As they had done the week before, Midleton gave their all with great heart. Good performances throughout. Final score 0-0.
Matthew Lamb crossed in a great ball and Cormac Higgins was there to head it into the back of the net: 26 minute gone and Midleton were 2-1 up. As the second half got underway, Midleton came out fighting and 10 minutes into the half Kelly got another cracker - leaving Midleton three goals up.
You would think it was all over at that stage but three minutes later Ringmahon booted the ball high into the Midleton box and keeper Conner O’Farrell came out to meet it but he misjudged the bounce and the ball went over his head, leaving the score at 3-2.
Then, 5 minutes later, Midleton were back in control. A ball was put through the centre and Adam Wilson ran on to it. With just the keeper to beat, he took his chance well and added another goal to Midleton’s tally.
But Ringmahon never gave up and 5 minutes from the end they got a third. Again, bad defending and Midleton had to hold on to the very end. Midleton fell asleep at the back during this match and they can count themselves lucky to take all three points - they are their own worst enemy at times as they had this game twice, but twice they let Ringmahon back into it. But, at the end of the day, they got the three points and that is what it’s all about. Wilson had a good game, he worked hard chasing balls down, as did Mike Kelly - Man of the Match for his overall all play and two great goals.
U17: Midleton 3 Blarney United 2
A closely fought match. Midle-
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ton edged a win after falling behind to a deflected Blarney shot. Jamie Stack scored two in reply, one an excellent solo effort, before Arnaud Dumat made sure of the points. Blarney exerted a lot of pressure in the second half, but could not get back on terms. Ian Ahern, Abimbola Bello, James Lawton and Kuvenesh Ramarau starred for Midleton, as well as two-goal Jamie Stack.
Magpie lotto
Results for Thursday, September 29th for a jackpot of €6,750. The numbers drawn were 3, 13, 14 and 21. There was no winner. Bonus draw for €1,000. The numbers drawn were 3, 8, 11 and 16. There was no winner. Lucky dip winners were Tara and Mary (M. Duggan), Mossie (M. Horgan), John McCarthy (Pa), Donie Wall (Pa), Karen O’Reilly (B. Lambe), Ger Lehane (Ger), Mary Woods (Mary), Ollie Lynch (Breda), Ger Goldspring (Goldie) and Eddie Allen (Eddie). The next lotto draw will take place at the Club House, Knockgriffin Park, on Thursday, October 6th for a jackpot of €7,000.
Football For All Programme launched at Knockgriffin Park
U13 Midleton 4 Ringmahon Rangers 3
Midleton got off to a flying start, just 3 minutes into the game. Midleton made a break down the left side of the pitch. Adam Wilson got the ball just outside the box and sent it back to Mike Kelly who struck it first time from 25 yards- it went into the top corner to put the home side one up. As the game went on, Midleton pushed forward, commanding the midfield with Kelly and Higgins winning most of the ball, and Ciaran Newlands making runs down the right and putting some good balls into the box. At the other side, Andrew Nestor worked hard, chasing down the ball and putting the away side under pressure. But, as the game went, on Midleton fell asleep at the back and let Ringmahon back into the game with a soft goal. Midleton broke forward just before half-time and got a corner.
Pictured at the official launch were Midleton Coach Ken O’Connell, Mick Kirby (Club Chairman) Betty Wall Deputy Town Mayor, Nick Heffernan FAI and Seamus Cunningham, club sponsor
MIDLETON FC became Cork’s first football club to establish a Football For All Programme at Knockgriffin Park.
The FAI, in conjunction with the Local Community Section of the Department of the Environment and People with Disabilities Ireland, have recently rolled out the programme that works with clubs to help them become more inclusive to children aged 6-14 of any ability. This new programme will ensure the inclusion of children of all abilities in the football community in Ireland. Football for all was welcomed in Midleton by Club Chairman, Mick Kirby who welcomed Deputy Town Mayor, Betty Wall, FAI Officer Nick Heffernan, Ken O’Connell who will deliver the coaching in Midleton and Midleton
FC’s main sponsor, Seamus Cunningham of Wallis Bar who came along for the launch. In thanking the club for the invitation Deputy Mayor, Betty Wall said, ‘The Midleton Football Club have always been to the forefront in supporting and encouraging the youth to reach their full potential. The facilities here in Knockgriffin Park are second to none and I am sure the children will be very enthuastic and looking forward to this new venture,’ she said. Midleton FC is the first club in County Cork to form a ‘Football for all Team’ and people who may wish to take part in this new programme can contact Mick Kirby on 086-3807174 to find out more. The programme is delivered each Saturday from 4pm to 5pm and was officially launched at Knockgriffin Park last Saturday.
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U14 League vs. Leeds in Ballyadam Park Carrigtwohill United 2 Leeds 6 THE visit of table-topping Leeds to Ballyadam Park resulted in us conceding 6 goals for the second week running.
This game had a blistering start. Leeds broke down the right within two minutes and a ball played behind our defence caught us out. The Leeds winger finished well to the net. Carrig responded straight from the kickoff. Aarron Pender played Liam Gosnell through down our left
and he broke into the box and shot over the keeper to level the match at 1-1, after only 5 minutes.
The game settled down then as both teams began to play well. Carrig took the lead from a free kick. Liam Gosnell shot from the right side of the penalty area and it beat everyone, to put Carrig 21 up. Leeds were always dangerous down their left and that’s where their equaliser came from.
Again, the Carrig defence was static as Leeds broke through on goal and another strong finish left our keeper with little chance. Leeds began the second half well and got their reward for the pressure they put our defence under.
They broke through the backline and, although keeper Ben O’Leary saved the first shot well, it rebounded onto the crossbar and fell into the path of a Leeds
striker. He tapped in from close range to give them the lead, 2-3. Carrig pushed hard to try and level the game, but our midfield was outplayed. Once Leeds got the fourth goal, heads began to drop and the fight looked to be lost. Both sides had chances, but
The Springfield Ramblers Schoolboys Football Club have some free slots available on the astro-turf pitches at John Murphy Memorial Park at Carrignafoy on Monday and Friday evenings, and the club would like to offer these slots for hire to the public. For details of available times and rates, please contact Cathal Rasmussen at 0868878421 or the club at the club email springrams@gmail.com
Cloyne Road Bowling Club East Cork Youth
The East Cork Board’s annual presentation night was held last Saturday, and Cloyne again won a number of trophies, albeit slightly less than last year’s number.
Members of the club who attended included Tracey Casey, who won the Girls U12 title, Josh Rosiiter who won the Boys U12 title, Conor Tynan who was the Boys U14 runner-up, and Jack Rossiter who was the Boys U16 runner-up. Well done to all of our members who took part in the competition.
Those who were unable to attend can collect their trophies from either Mick Casey or Mick O’Donovan.
Trials
Last Saturday’s trials were cancelled, mainly due to the bad weather. This coming weekend sees the King of the Roads taking place, so training only will take place. This will allow many of our youth members to gain some valuable practice before next week’s second trial (of 3), which will take place at McCarthy’s Woodyard at 2pm on Saturday. All welcome.
Local Tournament
The local tournament will take place this coming Sunday at 11.30am. A section score will be played out between B.Costine & C. O’Riordan. Playing back: B section - M. Mullane Jnr. vs. K. Dennehy. Will members please note that a date for this year’s AGM will be decided on shortly and members will be notified as soon as the date is clarified.
BALLYSEEDY MAN MATCH: Liam Gosnell
OF THE
U14 Carrigtwohill team
STARTING LINEUP: B O’Leary, T O’Brien (c), D McCann, S Hoare, B Manning, J Hyde, A Pender, G O’Brien, L Gosnell, P Dorgan, M Doody Subs: D Grimes, J Doyle, S Mackey, R McGrath, R O’Shea.
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Corkbeg 6 City Wanderers 2
Corkbeg had a morale-boosting 6-2 victory over City Wanderers in the Saxone Cup in Whitegate on Saturday afternoon. A big performance was needed after last week’s poor display against Glanworth and Corkbeg went ahead after only 15 minutes when Aidan Cotter drove home a loose ball from the edge of the box. The City side were level only 5 minutes later when the big striker drove a spectacular 25 yard shot into the top corner, via the underside of the crossbar. In a high-scoring game, Corkbeg went ahead again on the half hour as Ian Casey’s inswinging corner evaded everybody, and ended up crossing the line despite the best efforts of the Wanderer’s defence. Wanderers could have equalised again before halftime, but Paul O’Reilly saved well on both occasions and they were made yo pay for these misses just before half-time when Ronan Forde crossed for Darrian O’Donoghue to head home Corkbeg’s third goal. At 3-1 up, the game was in the balance and the next goal was going to be vital. Corkbeg struck again after 60 minutes when Ronan Forde found the bottom corner from 30 yards. Wanderers continued pressing and, when the ‘Beg started to relax a little at 41 up, they struck again with 20 minutes remaining with a low shot to the bottom corner from their winger to make it 4-2. Darrian O’Donoghue was causing the Wanderers’ defence all sorts of problems throughout the game and he struck again with 10 minutes remaining to finally put the game to bed, forcing the ball in when the Wanderers keeper twice failed to gather it. Damien O’Driscoll drove a high-rising
shot to the net in the final minute to put an extra gloss on the scoreline. So, Corkbeg advance to the last eight of the Saxone Cup and hopefully will drive on from this six-goal performance.
TEAM: P. O’Reilly, C. Kelly, D. O’Driscoll, D. Keegan, S. Quirke, A. Cotter, K. O’Mahoney, F. Wenham, I. Casey, R. Forde, D. O’Donoghue Subs: J. Hynes for Cotter (70 mins), C. Horgan for Wenham (75 mins), A. O’Brien for Forde (80 mins).
Blarney Utd 0 Corkbeg 1
Corkbeg’s U14’s recorded their first win of the season with a gutsy display in Blarney. Up against a physically bigger outfit , the ‘Beg played some great passing soccer throughout on the superb Blarney all-weather pitch. Both sides were evenly matched and the midfield exchanges were hard but fairly fought. Blarney got an early break when they were awarded a penalty for a hand ball, but the Blarney striker missed the target and so the ‘Beg had a big let-off. A lovely passing move after 25 minutes involving Gavin Kelly, Jack McDonnell and James Gilroy set up our talisman Jordan Tynan, who duly dispatched his effort to the Blarney net. Corkbeg had their tails up now and went close again through both Gilroy and Tynan. 1-0 at the break. The ‘Beg had to soak up a lot of Blarney pressure in the second half, but were always dangerous on the break. A superb tip-over save from Charlie Terry with 10 minutes to go set up an exciting finish and both sides came close to adding goals. Well done to all the Corkbeg squad. This game demonstrated that hard work does pay off. Best for the ‘Beg in a great team performance were Jack McDonnell, Aaron Berry, Jordan Tynan and James Gilroy.
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AnniVErsAriEs * AnniVErsAriEs
Sisk -
1st Anniversary
In loving memory of my mother, Margaret (Markie) Sisk, late of 8 Michael Collins Square, Midleton, whose anniversary occurs on Saturday, October 8th. You can only have one mother, Patient, kind and true, No other friend in the world, Will be the same to you.
When other friends forsake you, To mother you will return, For all her loving kindness, She asks nothing in return. As we look upon your picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all.
Sweet Jesus take this message, To our dear mother up above, Tell her how we miss her, And give her all our love.
Sadly missed by your daughter Helen, partner Derek and granddaughter Lauren. X
Sisk -
1st Anniversary
In loving memory of my mother, Margaret (Markie) Sisk, late of 8 Michael Collins Square, Midleton, whose anniversary occurs on Saturday, October 8th.
A quiet face behind a timid smile, A nod to acquiesce, Through thick and thin a guiding hand, You always were the best. A tale or two of woe or mirth, You’d have for those who’d hear, A loving heart, a gentle soul, Remembered Mother oh so dear, You’ve gone from us to a better place, We wish you love and peace and grace. Your loving son John, wife Lynette, Darienn and Ty.
Sisk -
1st Anniversary
In loving memory of Markie Sisk, late of Midleton, whose first anniversary occurs on October 8th. RIP. Nothing on earth can ever replace, The sound of your voice, Or the smile on your face. No verse, no flowers, No tears can say, How much we miss you every day. From her loving sister, Rose, her husband John and family. Sadly missed and never forgotten. - her niece, Rosie.
Sisk -
1st Anniversary
In loving memory of my wife, Margaret (Markie) Sisk, late of 8 Michael Collins Square, Midleton, whose anniversary occurs on Saturday, October 8th. Our thoughts are ever with you, Though you have passed away, And those who loved you dearly, Are thinking of you today, Sadly missed by your husband Bill. X
Sisk -
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In loving memory of my mother, Margaret (Markie) Sisk, late of 8 Michael Collins Square, Midleton, whose anniversary occurs on Saturday, October 8th. Loving memories we will never forget, Sadly missed along life’s way, With silent thoughts and deep regret, We think of you every day. No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts you are always there. Lovingly remembered by your daughter Catherine, son-in-law Piaras and granddaughter Orlaith.
Sisk -
1st Anniversary
In loving memory of our Mother and Nan, Margaret (Markie) Sisk, late of 8 Michael Collins Square, Midleton, whose anniversary occurs on Saturday, October 8th. Today we light a candle, And say a little prayer, We take a trip down memory lane, And know that you are there. Sadly missed by Declan, Olive, Brian and Evan x x x x
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19th Anniversary
Treasured memories of Billy, Cork Road, Midleton, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle, who died on October 7th, 1992. No matter how time passes, No matter what we do, There will always be a special place, In our hearts for you. Buddy, Garrett and family.
noVEnA The Miraculous Prayer
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McENTEE: Patricia, of Cloyne and late of Co. Monaghan, on Tuesday, September 27th. RIP. Requiem Mass on Friday last in St. Colman’s Church, Cloyne, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
CANDON, (née Burgess): Lillian (Lily), of Cobh, on Tuesday, September 27th. RIP. Requiem Mass on Saturday last, in St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh, followed by burial afterwards in St. Colman’s Cemetery.
RUSH, (née McDonnell): Patsy, of, Midleton and late of Castlebar, on Saturday, October 1st. RIP. Requiem Mass on Monday last, in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Midleton, followed by cremation afterwards in the Island Crematorium.
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CORK COUNTY COUNCIL Patrick Cashman of Farren House, Cork Road, Midleton for The Aghada District Community Council Ltd. seeks permission to alter and extend existing community hall so as to provide extended and improved accommodation as follows; raise eaves level of existing main hall, construct two storey annex to comprise meeting and function rooms, single storey annex to comprise kitchen, sanitary accommodation community advice office and reception/entrance foyer as well as modifications to elevations of existing main hall. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. CORK COUNTY COUNCIL Ted & Roisin Berner seek permission for the construction of a single dwelling with detached garage and the installation of a waste water treatment system with associated site works at Dooneenmacotter, Ballycotton, Co. Cork. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. CORK COUNTY COUNCIL We, Patrick & Catherine O'Halloran intend to apply for permission for alterations and two storey extension to dwelling (change of plan from that granted under 07/7732) at No.3, Ashington Brooklodge West, Brooklodge, Glanmire, Co. Cork. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork, during its public opening hours i.e. 9.00a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.
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ANYONE immune to the were-wolfian charms of Taylor Lautner is unlikely to detect any hidden dramatic depths in Abduction, his first crack as a solo lead, which won't matter a jot to the Twilight-dazzled hordes this sleek-looking but mechanically dodgy vehicle is driven at.
Deploying his trademark muscle, scowl and martial arts moves to swoonsome effect, Tay-Lau plays Nathan Harper, a coolish young dude whose parents (Jason Isaacs and Maria Bello) drive him harder than most. Dad, for instance, cures a teen hangover with a kung fu fight in the back garden. Adding to his angst, Nathan has a massive crush on Karen (Lily ‘daughter of Phil’ Collins), the girl from across the street. And she sorta fancies him. But like, you know... Anyways, the situation turns a lot more awkward when the duo are paired for a school assignment, during which Nathan sees a childhood picture of himself on a missing person website.
See, in an extraordinary act of prescience, a gang of shady Russians have set up and been manning such a fake site for this very occasion. The online hubbub also comes to the immediate attention of shifty CIA stooge Burton (Alfred Molina), who appears to have a tap on every phone in America. Nathan wants answers. But just as ‘Mom’ is about to reveal his true identity, there’s a knock at the door. Who’s there? Armed goons. Armed goons who? Exactly. Whoever they are, they’ve been sent to chase Nathan and Karen all over Pennsylvania until someone gives up.
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‘ARTHUR’ may not be much of a movie but Russell Brand is one heck of an Arthur.
What’s even more surprising is that Brand does not really bring his ‘brand’ of loud, loutish, crude behaviour to this film, even though it might have worked. Being far wiser, he brings a sterling sense of timing, a tireless gift for stream-of-conscious wit and a heretofore untapped innocence. This is neither the Arthur you’ve seen, nor the Arthur you likely expected; he’s better, actually.
Just in case you haven’t heard, Arthur is a spoiled alcoholic baby-man who’s worth $950 million. He playboys and fritters his days away, but his faithful nanny Hobson (Helen Mirren - always worth the rental fee) is on hand to make sure things don’t get too out of hand. As the film begins, Arthur’s mum (Geraldine James) has decided he must marry a strong businesswoman, Susan (Jennifer Garner), to preserve the family name. If he doesn’t marry her, he loses his $950 million. As movie luck would have it, Arthur manages to run into Naomi (Greta Gerwig), an unlicensed tour guide in New York City, at just this time. And for reasons not precisely clear, he falls madly in love with her.
Arthur loves Naomi - but has to marry Susan if he wants to stay rich. Is true love worth $950 million?
This idea gets batted around for most of the film, even as Hobson drags Arthur to an AA meeting and Arthur tries his hand at working in the real world. You’ve seen it before, but Brand keeps Arthur above water. Arthur survives thanks to Brand and Mirren - the tonic to his gin and, if you can’t find Dud’s original, won’t leave you with too much of a thirst for more at the end.
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WE all carry the candida organism in our bodies, but with some people it gets out of control and can cause a multitude of symptoms which makes diagnosis difficult. Bloating, repeated thrush, digestive discomfort, fuzzy brain, skin problems, unexplained tiredness, weak immune system - all these symptoms also have other triggers, but if they come together, an overgrowth of candida is often the problem. And it can be a scourge.
What causes candida?
Primarily, an imbalance of the bacteria in the gut. Overuse of antibiotics, steroids, a poor sugar-rich diet or severe stress can upset the balance, allowing candida to flourish in the gut as a fungus. Once established, candida alters the pH of the intestines, creating the wrong acidity for beneficial bacteria to maintain their colonies. It prevents proper absorption of minerals and vitamins and damages enzyme production, and ill-health is often noticed first when digestive problems begin - food sensitivities, bloating, acidity, wind, indigestion.
Candida is Teflon-coated!
Candida is composed of fat and protein, and by damaging the body’s production of the enzymes which break down fat and protein it disarms its enemy and marches on. It can grow through the gut wall and travel in the blood to colonise different parts of the body. It thrives in areas of low oxygen, such as joints, sinuses, muscles causing joint pain, sinusitis, aching muscles, repeat headaches.
How to beat Candida
Food is the first line of defence. Stop providing it with what it thrives on: sugar, (as in cakes, sugared cereals, cola drinks, fruit juices, dried fruit, alcohol) yeast (also in alcohol), honey, caffeine, mushrooms (a fungus).
Eat plenty of fresh vegetables, lots of oats, two pieces of fruit a day (not more, due to natural fruit sugars), fish, chicken, rice or oat milk, nuts and seeds, natural live yogurt, yeast-free bread. Keep your bowels in good order and drink plenty of water! Garlic and oregano are great candida enemies. Don’t obsess over food and let stress make matters worse. The most important things to avoid are sugar - use Xylotol - caffeine, alcohol and yeast in bread.
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1. Melt the butter in a large frying pan and lightly This quiche, with its wholemeal pastry base, is fry the sausages and onion for 8 minutes, stirring good served warm with vegetables or cold with occasionally. a salad. Use firm, meaty sausages. 2. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. SERVES 4 3. Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens, boils and is smooth.
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4. Simmer for 1 - 2 minutes. Season to taste.
5. Stir in the spinach and cook for 1 minute. Beat in the egg.
6. Pour the mixture into the pastry case and bake at 190°C (375°F) mark 5 for 45 minutes. 7. Serve hot or cold with salad.
Protecting gut health if on antibiotics or steroids is key if candida is a challenge. A good probiotic is the answer, but if used while on medication, take at least 4 hours away from the drug. Watch out for B vitamins produced on yeast – there are alternatives. Kyolic garlic, (or fresh garlic added at the end of cooking), grapefruit seed extract, colloidal silver, spilanthes are all excellent remedies.
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‘MAGAZINE’ is coming to The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal on Saturday, October 15th and promises to be a night of pure entertainment. The storyline of this production is a very topical one – and is something that we can all identify with at some point in our lives. Cork County audiences will be the first to preview this exciting new piece from emerging playwright Jennifer Rogers.
When Katie runs away from the death of her best friend, she ends up down an alleyway in front of a billboard of herself from 5 years before. Katie literally crashes into herself - from here the story unfolds. Rogers takes us right into the moments leading up to the crash and uses it as a metaphor for the way Irish identity has crashed as a result of the economic downturn. For Rogers, the play centres on the pervasive nature of the fashion industry and the pressure that was (and still very much is) on women to conform to the ideal image.
‘Headlines in magazines are like statements of fact and often they have a militant tone to them; ‘Battle the Bulge’ ‘Combat Cellulite’, it’s almost as if we are to wage war on ourselves’.
Magazine’ is about Katie’s feelings of emptiness that never leave, regardless of how many transformations she buys into. It is about the pressure she feels to conform to the ideal image, to be something she is not and holding tight to what other people think of her. It’s about how self-belief and individual identity become and how consumerism leaves behind the toxic haze of depression and self-destruction. Told in a funny and heart-moving way, ‘Magazine’ reminds us to accept ourselves for what we are and embrace the ‘supposed’ imperfections that make us perfectly unique.
Last year, ‘Lipstick’ another of Roundhouse Production was a huge hit with the audiences of Youghal – this year promises to be no different.
The production takes place on Saturday, October 15th at 8pm in the Mall Arts Centre in Youghal. Please contact Joyce on 083-3606507 to reserve tickets – alternatively tickets can be purchased in advance of the night from Youghal Tourist Office or on the door on the night of the show. Ticket prices are €15 for adults and €10 concessions.
Nestlé creates TV advert for pet food which ‘speaks’ to dogs
NESTLÉ has created a new TV advert for dog food which ‘speaks’ to the animals using a series of high-frequency signals beyond human hearing. The advert is just like regular dog food promotion, except the highpitched frequency attracts pet dogs to the TV screen.
DEIRDRE Moynihan (soprano) and Alec O’Leary (guitar) are fast becoming recognised as one of Ireland’s most engaging musical duos. Their performance style is charming yet dynamic and displays the integrity of a well-established ensemble. As part of their nationwide tour, funded from the Music Network Performance and Touring Award, they will be performing at Fota House on Friday, October 7th, at 8pm.
As a soprano soloist, Deirdre Moynihan has performed with many operatic, orchestral, choral and chamber music groups. Her music career to date has seen her perform in Canada, the USA, Brazil, Lebanon, Japan, China and throughout Europe. Alec O’Leary is widely regarded as one of the foremost guitarists of his generation. Having studied from an early age with Irish Virtuoso, John Feeley at the Dublin Conservatory of Music and Drama, he has had personal tuition from the world’s most distinguished musicians.
This series of concerts will provide Irish audiences with a rare opportunity to hear the intriguing collection of traditional Spanish songs ‘Canciones Espanolas Antiguas’ compiled by the Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca. The programme will also feature instrumental music from South America, as well as highlights from the Early Music repertoire. As is customary at Fota House, a glass of wine or a soft drink will be served at the interval. Tickets from €20. To book, please contact Fota House - 021 4815543 or visit www.deirdremoynihan.com. As places are limited, pre-booking is advisable.
Food company Nestlé Purina produced the 24-second advert, selling Beneful dog food, using a high-pitched whistle, which only dogs can hear. Behavioural experts from the US researched the technique of dogonly frequencies, studying which sounds would have the most effect on canines in front of the television screen. The advert features a dog twitching its ears with attention as its owner squeaks a toy duck, this is soon followed by the high frequency whistle, which it is hoped will attract the dog watching the advert.
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The sound occurs twice within the clip and is near enough impossible for any human to hear.
The approach to use a dog whistle frequency within the advert, is a new strategy from the company to get pets interested in the products, along with their owners, increasing that shared bond between the two.
Austria will be the first country to air the advert on national television this week, with Nestle hoping to increase its pet food market sales, which make up 12 per cent of its profits.
The Beneful dog food advert follows previous campaigns targeting dogs. The UK’s Wagg Foods company produced dog-food scented billboards in 2010, while in 2001 Animal Planet placed ads smelling of dog urine at the base of lamp posts to promote the Animal Planet awards.
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FANTASTIC First Cut! Film Festival is over for another year, a great weekend of shorts, features, workshops and Q&A with the professionals. This was the first year of our travelling festival. This youth ‘pop up’ Film Festival, with support from The Arts Council, Cork County Council, SECAD and local businesses, gives young filmmakers a chance to screen their short films to a young, and not so young!, audience. With Cinemobile on board we travel out to the communities where young people are busy making movies and bring the movie theatre, the equipment and the professionals to give workshops, meet with and discuss the art of filmmaking with young people. And finally, screen in great comfort, feature-length films along with short films, made by new young filmmakers, for everyone to enjoy and... all this on your doorstop!
So this past weekend in Glanmire what were the highlights... A great opening on Saturday to begin with! Mick Hannigan , Director of the oldest and largest Irish film festival took time out in the busy lead up to their 56th festival due to take place from November 6th to 13th. The 100 seater Cinemobile was filled with young filmmakers, actors and their supporters, Chris Hurley from Cork Film Centre and Ian Mc Donagh, Cork County Arts Officer and lots of local supporters. All listened eagerly to some encouraging words from the Corona Festival Director who applauded the creativity and hard work involved in making a film. He encouraged their involvement in this growing industry and in the magic of films and spoke about the recently set up Cork Screen Commission, whose job it is to market the Cork region as a prime location for film and TV production. Jason O’Mahony the newly appointed Commissioner had expressed his sincere regrets at not being able to attend this festival. First Cut! Film Project was set up in 2006 to provide training and support to groups of young people who are interested in making film. Since then, they have, with Cork Film Centre professionals, been giving a variety of filmmaking workshops in the Cork harbour area.
So, of course there were some great workshops on the Festival programme. These were really well attended.
First up was Jane Lee’s Stop Motion Animation on Saturday. The 90 minute programme finished with a film for YouTube viewing. ‘It was a crazy hive of activity and creativity with four teams coming up with four short animations in just over an hour..using plasticene, drawings, people and a whiteboard!’ enthused Jane, award winning animation artist. All four will be posted on YouTube.
A real treat on Saturday was the screening of My Brothers, followed by a Q&A with Will Collins, screenwriter, Niall Owens, production and Timmy Creed, lead actor. This award-winning film made in East Cork at the end of 2009, and premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in 2010 got a great response from the audience at the festival. We were given a riveting insight into the film, the story, the filming and the experience of premiering at Tribeca, a big international festival. Will Collins proved himself to be a masterful storyteller with a great sense of humour, and inspired young people to follow their dreams.
On Sunday morning, the festival kicked off day two with Pascal Scott, a highly regarded actor on both the Irish and international film and theatre scene and the local award winning filmmaker Patrick O’Shea, whose most recent film Tree Keeper we look forward to seeing. The Acting for Screen Workshop was packed with budding young enthusiastic actors. The participants learnt about relating to the camera, using your body, voice and eyes, got advice about working with a crew and director. This activity-based workshop from two experienced professionals was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The real highlights were the films made by young people, the screenings were packed. These brand new shorts were shocking, intriguing, beautiful, really funny, sad, frightening clever and entertaining. All were thought provoking, memorable and some showed extraordinary promise. Everyone there wanted to see more... so keep those cameras rolling... let’s get planning... First Cut! Festival 2012 here we come... For more information, visit www.firstcutfilmfestival.com
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Corkonians have a lot of bottle 5,766,400 glass bottles and jars collected in Cork City in 2010 LAST year, in Cork City, 5,766,400 bottles and jars were collected by Rehab Glassco, Ireland’s largest glass collection and recycling company – the equivalent of 1,802 tonnes.
such a difference to the environment by conserving natural resources, lessening landfill loads and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. ‘Every bottle counts and we want everyone to know the benefits of their glass recycling efforts no matter how small they are.’
The average number of bottles recycled per head of population in Cork City was 48.
Andrew Hetherington, CEO Repak said, ‘Repak as a packaging recycling scheme cannot deliver on packaging recycling alone.
Over 143 million domestic bottles and jars were collected across the country.
‘We require the funding from our members to be able to help collectors like Rehab Glassco, as well as relying on businesses and householders to engage with the collection infrastructure.
With Repak Recycling Week taking place from now until October 9th, Rehab Glassco is reminding the people of Cork City that every bottle counts when it comes to glass recycling.
‘This has delivered on Ireland’s success in packaging recycling, as is exemplified by our glass recycling rates.’
Recycling just one glass bottle gives enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes, a 100 watt light bulb for an hour, or a television for 1.5 hours.
Rehab Glassco continues to lead the way in glass recycling in Ireland providing over 1,800 collection points in 26 local authority areas, the latest of which opens in Donegal this week. 79,500 tonnes of glass collected by Rehab Glassco in 2010 was recycled at its state-of-the-art facility in Naas, Co. Kildare.
David Farrelly, Business Development Manager, Rehab Glassco, said, ‘Glass is the simplest packaging material of all to recycle. It can be recycled again and again with no loss in quality.
45,000 tonnes came from bring banks in the form of domestic glass, with the remaining 34,500 tonnes collected from the hospitality sector.
‘We are encouraging everyone to look at how recycling just one bottle can make
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