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LAST WEEK, the town of Youghal was thrown into shock, following the sudden closure of the Walter Raleigh Hotel.
Hotel Manager, Michael Davitt told the East Cork Journal that the hotel had gone into liquidation because it could not obtain its Public Dance Halls Licence from Youghal Town Council, which he stated was 'the straw that broke the camel's back.'
However, Town Clerk, Liam Ryan refutes this fact, stating, 'In relation to adverse statements issued by various individuals relating to the closure of the Walter Raleigh Hotel, I am now issuing this statement on behalf of Youghal Town Council. Contrary to recent reports, Youghal Town Council was not the creditor which allegedly forced the closure of the Walter Raleigh Hotel.’ Read the full story inside this week’s ECJ.
IN 1997, Marino Restrepo was kidnapped while visiting his hometown in Colombia, - and held hostage for six months. Taken by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, Marino - a famous musician and actor - experienced a revelation during his captivity and, on Tuesday next, September 27th, he will tell his story at the Church of the Holy Family, Youghal, following Mass at 7.30pm.
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Your weekly event guide for the East Cork area
Mayor of Whitegate requests €5,000 be sent to him for funding
THE Mayor of Whitegate, Martin E. Murray, has called on the new Minister for Local Government, Mr. Phil Hogan TD, for funding towards the completion of necessary projects in Whitegate. The Mayor cites the demise of Midleton Council, which - he believes - has ceased to function, adding that its staff are demoralised - they don’t answer the phone. ‘This is a sad way to run a public body, supposedly for the people that they serve,’ he adds in his press release. ‘Reform to local government is long overdue, but I hear of findings in report, which may not be favourable to that idea. I am hopeful of a new government to make changes to their own political industry, take note, the people spoke, resulting in the meltdown of Fianna Fail and that event could happen again, that’s people power.’
‘May I respectively suggest to the Minister that €5,000 funding be allocated to the Mayor of Whitegate for urgent civil works to be carried out in Whitegate, which is the equivalent to postal expenses for a County Councillor,’ Martin Murray concluded.
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FERMOY man Arthur Riordan is set to take to the stage this October in Rough Magic’s new production of Henrik Ibsen’s classic Peer Gynt directed by Lynne Parker. A founding member of the Rough Magic Theatre Company, Arthur has performed in many of the company’s productions, as well as with most of Ireland’s leading theatre companies. Joining a cast of some of the finest acting talents in Ireland, including Sarah Green and Hilary O’Shaughnessy (who are also both from Cork), Arthur will perform in this highly anticipated new production of the classic play with a live musical score from acclaimed band Tarab. Caught between his angel and his demon, haunted by the women he loved, lost and betrayed, and catapulted through a life built on fantasy, Peer Gynt previews in the O’Reilly Theatre, Dublin from September 27th to 29th, opening on September 30th until October 16th.
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Fota Wildlife Park’s Head of Education receives honorary Masters from UCC
Youghal’s Christine: One of the Best Helpers in the Year
FOTA Wildlife Parks Head of Education, Lynda Mc Sweeney Walsh has been awarded an honorary Masters by UCC.
At a recent meeting of the awards committee at the University, Lynda was selected as a recipient of this honour in association with her contribution to the areas of ecological, zoological and environmental education on a national scale. S
Lynda, a UCC Zoology graduate, has directed the Fota Wildlife programme for almost 17 years where between 12,000 and 14,000 students attend formal education programmes in ecology, wildlife and environmental science. The park caters for a variety of ecology-based courses that offer both Junior and Leaving Certificate students an opportunity to participate in practical field ecology. In 2008, the Education Department at Fota Wildlife Park received the prestigious Sandford Award., and is the only zoological institution to attain it in the Republic of Ireland - a testament to Lynda’s leadership and skills.
CHRISTINE Lee from Youghal (one of the best helpers in the year )and a student at St. Aloysius’ College, Carrigtwohill examines her Junior Cert. results with year head Kate Kilcoyne. (Photo: Provision)
weekly Take a lighter approach when dealing with a nagging problem this week, it will get it cleared faster and take the burden out of it. Plan a break carefully, you want to get the most out of it and feel totally recharged afterwards. Word of a celebration may be great, but check the bank balance first. Someone from the past makes a surprise appearance; this heralds the beginning of a change and a return to calmer times.
lISTenIng to the full story will save time in the long run. Some people just love gossip, but the truth is always slightly tainted on its journey. It’s time to look at things you have been putting on the long finger and to tackle them head-on - it’s the only way to move forward and clear the path of clutter. Someone's silence speaks volumes: it might be a good idea to dig further and see what’s bothering them.
when someone is asking for a favour, be sure they are not just abusing your kind nature. There’s an air of familiarity to their request and the last time this happened, it left a bitter taste in your mouth. On a brighter note, the week should reintroduce an old friend. There will be plenty of catching up to do. It’s about time you started letting your hair down and relaxing, things have been very stressful recently.
IT’S time for you to get the calculator out. There is something not quite balancing, but the solution is easier than you think. There should be no need for stress once you get the problem in hand. Someone’s been leaning on you just a little too much lately. It’s time to let them stand on their own two feet for a change. There should be good news from overseas, as word of a visit is on the cards.
STop charging around with your head down. Slow down a little and pace yourself. You are a bit of a perfectionist at times, but your energy levels will let you down if you don’t watch them. Word of a celebration lifts your spirits this week. Once you plan for the expense carefully you should have no problems. The funny thing about celebrations is they normally become a meeting place for old friends.
leSS is more when it comes to giving advice. Someone has to make their own mind up about a certain issue and they will hang on your every word. So, guess who gets the blame when it all goes pear-shaped? You do. There’s no problem pointing them in the right direction, but leave it at that. Luck seems to steer you in the right direction this week as a happy encounter has you smiling from ear to ear.
your heart was in the right place when you tried to help - sooner or later they will realise it. Try not to take things to heart when someone passes a snide remark. Chances are they didn’t mean it to come out that way. You should do everything you can to keep yourself on the happy bus this week, be strong and smile through it all. You’ll more than likely be laughing yourself silly by the end of the week.
Someone is trying their best to wriggle out of a commitment this week. It could be you! That’s all very well, but normally there are consequences to not turning up and, in the long run, you would be better to just go and do it and get it over with. Steer clear of gossip and gossipmongers as they are not armed with the truth of the situation. The end of the week is for getting out and about and enjoying yourself. It’s about time.
TIp-ToeIng around a difficult situation will not make it go away. It’s better to take the bull by the horns and deal with it. When you look back it will not have been half as bad as your over-active imagination would have you believe. Stress over, it's time for you to chill out and relax. The weekend shows a stranger entering your circle of friends. They are a stranger now but hold much interest for you. Keep smiling.
SomeTImeS you just put your foot in it without even realising. So, for this week, tread carefully with your words and all should be well with the world. There is a new project on the horizon which should keep you busy for a while.This may take all your artistic skills but will challenge you to the hilt, then again you wouldn’t have it any other way. Care should be taken with monies while out and about this week.
well, you could say 'I told you so', but that would just be gloating. Better to hold off on the upper hand, and give a helping hand when someone is feeling under the weather this week. Someone puts the thought of a break into your head and it just won’t leave. After all that’s been happening lately it might not be a bad idea. If you balance the books correctly you may find that it is not just affordable, but a mustdo.
There may be a tendency to over-indulge a little this week. Well, as long as it’s a once-off why not just be careful not to drag it on all week, as you may have to pay for it later. Maybe it’s time for you to make that call to an old friend. There may be some good news waiting when you do. Putting a little away for a rainy day is a really good idea, and this is a good time to start as it may be very much-needed in the near future.
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Cobh set to get the blues SHAUN KENNEDY WRITES
THE town of Cobh is once again set to come alive to the sound of blues music, with the highly anticipated return of the ‘Cobh Blues Experience’. The popular festival is now in its fifth year and will take place this weekend, from September 22nd to 25th.
Festival goers can look forward to a mature atmosphere with a weekend of electric and acoustic blues from Irish acts, in particular those from East Cork, as well as blues maestros from overseas. The Guinness-sponsored festival will provide over 100 hours of free music at outdoor and indoor venues situated in the seaside town of Cobh.
‘We’ve had ongoing success with the Blues Weekend since we started it over four years ago,’ states event organiser, Paul O’Halloran. ‘A lot of local musicians will come if the events are free and join in. It is a very relaxed event, aimed at people aged 25 and over. The music will be a mix between traditional and rock blues, played at about ten different venues. Some people might play two acts.’ Paul goes on to explain the festival’s origins: ‘It was originally an attempt to breathe life into the town at a quieter time of the year, but the event has gone from strength to strength and we are getting returning groups of visitors here every year. The event is planned to be relaxed and fun,
Blues Band as well as other musicians. Paul enthuses, ‘The Cobh Blues Club set up six months after the first festival and they have gone from strength to strength. The group is made up of local lads who have dabbled in blues music after being influenced by the likes of Rory Gallagher and Eric Clapton.’
Aaron Curtis, who will perform at the Cobh Blues Festival this weekend but with some opportunities to see great music and we seem to be increasing the standard year on year.’
The festival will see over 30 acts playing indoor and outdoor events throughout the weekend and features two of Cork’s finest blues acts, The Dizzy Blues Band and The Hot Guitars. Also performing are Cookie (The Catriona Fallon band), who are led by a local Riverdance singer and accompanied by local musicians including Catriona’s husband. Cookie will be playing bluesy jazzy sets at various events in Cobh throughout the weekend.
The Cobh Blues Club will also be in attendance and they will be performing with The Viper’s
The Blues Festival is run by Karl Long, whose son Sean is a valuable member of the Cobh Blues Club. Sean and the Cobh Blues Club will be performing in Cobh’s Sirius Arts Centre to kick off the event on Thursday, September 22nd. The boys will be supporting the returning Aaron Curtis- a popular blues and ragtime guitarist from England who played the festival last year.
The festival brings a lot of business to the town of Cobh and with it, a friendly and vibrant atmosphere for visitors and locals to enjoy. ‘The festival was very well supported last year as there is a lot of local and East Cork interest in this type of music. There is particularly a big musical interest from the Midleton side,’ Paul concludes.
Visitors to the festival will be spoilt for choice with an impressive array of local and international free music over the weekend. The sound of blues music is set to take over Cobh; the mood, however, will be far from blue!
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Why did the Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal close? Lack of Public Dance Hall Licence Creditors' meeting will reveal the 'straw that broke the camel's back' ‘full financial problems’ of the hotel says Walter Raleigh Hotel GM says Town Clerk, Liam Ryan
LAST WEEK, the town of Youghal was thrown into shock, following the sudden closure of the Walter Raleigh Hotel.
The Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal 1776 - 2011
Hotel Manager, Michael Davitt told the East Cork Journal that the hotel had gone into liquidation, because it could not obtain its Public Dance Halls Licence from Youghal Town Council, which he stated was 'the straw that broke the camel's back.'
However, Town Clerk, Liam Ryan refutes this fact, telling the East Cork Journal, 'In relation to adverse statements issued by various individuals relating to the closure of the Walter Raleigh Hotel, I am now issuing this statement on behalf of Youghal Town Council. Contrary to recent reports, Youghal Town Council was not the creditor which allegedly forced the closure of the Walter Raleigh Hotel. Dance Licenses are issued by District Courts, not by Town Councils, and the operators who apply to the Court for same must have up-to-date Tax Clearance Certificates. The application by Beechford Ltd. for a Dance Licence was not heard at Youghal District Court on Friday, September 16th, 2011.' Mr. Ryan goes on to state, 'The reports also states that the Walter Raleigh owed considerable “rent” to Youghal Town Council. Youghal Town Council have never “owned” the Walter
Raleigh Hotel and were not renting the facility to Beechford Ltd., (the operating company).' The Walter Raleigh Hotel, which had traded as such since 1902, ceased operations last Friday, with 32 staff members (full and part time) facing unemployment.
The hotel was scheduled to shut early last week but, due to a wedding set to take place, the staff kept the hotel open until the wedding party had vacated the
PUBLIC NOTICE CORK COUNTY COUNCIL C O M H A I R L E C O N TA E C H O R C A Í
ROADS TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - MIDLETON AREA Notice is hereby given that Cork County Council is considering, in pursuance of Section 75 of the Roads Act, 1993, the temporary closure of the following road to public traffic from 10.00am to 7.00pm daily from Friday, 7th October 2011 to Sunday, 9th October 2011 inclusive: Road to be closed: The R626 Lisgoold/Rathcormac Road from its junction with the L7604 at Ballincurrig to its junction with the L96262 at Rathcobane. Alternative Routes: Via L3601 Carrigogna, via L3601 to Two Pot Cross, via L3600 to Leary’s Cross, via R628 to its junction with the R626 at Ballinterry. The purpose of the proposed temporary closure is to facilitate the holding of the 27th King and Queen of the Roads Bowling Tournament. Any person interested may lodge an objection, in writing, with the undersigned not later than 3 working days from the date of publication of this notice. Director of Services, South Cork, County Hall, Cork.
hotel. Unfortunately, a second wedding, scheduled for this week, could not be accommodated. 'We notified those involved as soon as we could,' Mr. Davitt states, 'but obviously this has had a huge effect on people in the town and from all over Cork. I can't believe it comes to this over rates, which we were paying in instalments anyway.' The Walter Raleigh Hotel not only played host to weddings, but was the meeting place for numerous community groups in the area including the local bridge club, dancing with CRY, blood donor clinics, community alert meetings and, scheduled for October 4th, a Youghal United fundraising fashion show.
Community groups will now have to find somewhere else to meet. 'They'll have to go to the Mall Arts Centre, who are considerably more expensive than the Walter Raleigh Hotel was,' Michael Davitt states. 'It is indeed very regrettable that the Walter Raleigh Hotel has closed and that this has resulted in job losses in the area, at a time when severe economic pain is being felt by all. All businesses are experiencing difficult trading conditions currently, people
have very little disposable income to hand, and the retail sector is severely hit as a consequence,' Town Clerk, Liam Ryan adds.
'There's nothing I or any of the staff can do about it,' Michael who has been with the hotel for the past six years - adds. 'The liquidation isn't something any of us wanted to happen. It might be justifiably right not to grant the licence, but I don't believe it's morally right.' In recent times, the hotel has experienced trading difficulties, with Michael stating, 'The hotel pays for itself on weekends, but not during the week. Then again, all of the staff - including myself - have been putting in extra hours and working extra hard but what have we got to show for it? A trip to the dole queue.'
Mr. Ryan acknowledges that the closure of the Walter Raleigh Hotel is 'regrettable', but adds, 'Youghal Town Council charge commercial rates on all businesses within Youghal as all Local Authorities do countrywide. In fact, the rate charged by Youghal Town Council is one of the lowest in County Cork and considerably less that the Cork County Council charge. Beechford Ltd., T/A Walter Raleigh Hotel had trading difficulties and
were having difficulties paying rates to Youghal Town Council. Youghal Town Council were in regular contact with the management of the hotel with a view to putting an easy payment plan in place to help to keep the hotel trading and the staff employed. Regrettably the management did not seem to have the appetite to engage in this dialogue, which would have put the hotel in a better trading position….. one can only ask why not?' Wrapping up the business last week, Mr. Davitt states he had arranged to get as many suppliers as possible paid, whilst also refunding deposits to customers. 'They (the council) definitely won't get their rates now,' he added, 'the hotel's director can't believe that this is happening, it's absolutely disgusting.' 'Youghal is being ostracised,' Michael firmly concludes, 'if you drive into the town now, you pass by the empty shells of The Hilltop Hotel, Tides, Clancy's and now you'll be doing the same with the Walter Raleigh Hotel. How are we supposed to promote tourism and support the community if a hotel, that's been in business since 1902 can't get support from the government and local council?'
But, Liam Ryan believes that Youghal Town Council did lend its support to the hotel, telling the East Cork Journal, 'In an effort to help the hotel over the summer period, Youghal Town Council provided the 1798 Memorial Park free of charge to the hotel to hold five weekend events to help generate much needed revenue. It now appears that the hotel was actually being wound down with a view to closing in September. It goes without saying that Youghal Town Council will work positively with the appointed liquidator to ensure that a new operator is found for the hotel, which is crucial to the economic infrastructure of the town.'
A Creditors' Meeting is to be held at the Vienna Woods Hotel, Glanmire on September 27th and Mr. Ryan believes this meeting will reveal 'the full financial problems of the hotel and, equally, the truth in relation to which creditor forced the company into voluntary liquidation,' before concluding, 'It should be noted that Youghal Town Council are actively engaged in numerous easy pay rate payment plans with numerous businesses, which are actively trading and healthily going forward, directly because of that positive interaction. Youghal Town Council is eager to work with any business experiencing difficulties in an effort to keep that business financially viable and its employees employed.' Mr. Davitt, added that a potential contract worth €250,000 for the town, which he had been working on at the time of the hotel's closure, will now be lost, although the East Cork Journal has no knowledge of the salient details of this contract.
Walter Raleigh, the hotel's namesake, once said, 'For whosoever commands the sea commands the trade; whosoever commands the trade of the world commands the riches of the world, and consequently the world itself.'
Unfortunately, for whatever reason, the Walter Raleigh Hotel will no longer 'command the sea' in Youghal.
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Bitesize News
Be Big, give a Little something back
YOUGHAL
THIS is your chance to start something big. As a Big Brother / Sister you can help impact the life of a young person for the better. Great things can happen, no matter how little they start.
Comhaltas gears up Coping with life in difficult times course for new season
Bigs and Littles undertake a range of shared interests and activities which may include playing board games, sporting activities, baking a cake, sharing a pizza, kicking the football or making something together. The emphasis is on the gradual development of a friendship rather than the activity itself.
Compiled by Denise FitzGerald 087 812 8262 / dfitz47@hotmail.com
THE Coping with Life in Difficult Times Course will start at Cumann na Daoine, Youghal, on Tuesday, October 4th from 10am to 12noon for six weeks - funded by the VEC. This is a stress management course, which will cover relaxation, assertive communication and how to manage your feelings etc. The course is free if you are unemployed, retired or on benefits.
Events at Cumann na Daoine
21/9: 10am - 11.30am Yoga 3pm - 5pm Women’s Group - Bingo 6.45pm - 8pm Evening Walking Group 7.30pm - 9pm GROW (Community Mental Health Group) 7.30pm - 9pm ICA 22/9: 11pm - 1pm Men’s Drop - In 7pm - 9.30pm Cancer Support Group 7.30pm - 9.30pm Music Group 8pm - 9.45pm Bingo 23/9: 2pm - 4pm Indoor Bowls
26/9: 10am - 12noon: Needlework & Craftwork 4pm - 5pm St. Vincent de Paul 27/9: 5.45pm - 7.30pm Weight Watchers 7.30pm - 9pm Yoga.
Youghal Pharmacy hours
Sunday, September 25th: Walsh’s Pharmacy Open from 12noon to 1pm. (Youghal Pharmacy closed) Sunday, October 2nd: Youghal Pharmacy Open from 12noon to 1pm. (Walsh’s Pharmacy closed). Visit website www.youghalpharmacy.com
Youghal Community Bus Rota
Mondays 9.30am - 2pm Tuesday 9.30am - 10.30am Wednesday 9.30am-2pm Thursday 9.30am-5pm Friday 10am-5pm Saturday 10am-2pm The Community Bus does not operate on Bank Holidays. Driver contact number 087 1759555.
Classes have resumed this week for groups, and classes proper will resume on October 1st next. Register by calling or texting 087 7934504. Let the music start...
Taekwon-Do at Youghal Community Centre
Mondays: Beginners 6-12 years from 4pm to 5pm Advanced 6-12 years from 5pm to 6pm Adult beginners 13+ from 6pm to 7pm Thursdays: Little Ninjas 4-6 years from 3.30pm to 4.30pm Beginners 7-12 years 4.30pm to 5.30pm Adult beginners 13+ 5.30pm to 6.30pm Contact Mark on 086 8220107 for more information.
Adult Education in Youghal
The Autumn 2011 Adult Education programme for Pobalscoil na Tríonóide is now available for viewing on www.trionoide.ie. The courses are held on Monday and Thursday nights over a period of ten weeks, commencing Monday, September 26th.
Lend a hand! Hand Reflexology Course
A Hand Reflexology for Home Use course will commence on Monday, September 26th at Cumann Na Daoine, Catherine Street, Youghal. The course will run each Mondays from 11.00 a.m to 1pm for a period of six weeks. This course is FREE if you are unemployed or retired. Contact Stacey for further information on 021 4613432.
Hitting the right note
Junior and Leaving Certficate pupils of Ena McDonnell, Midleton have achieved ‘A’ Grades in Music. Many congratulations on such wonderful results to all the pupils.
NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE
The Social Dancing with Michael Collins on Friday next, September 23rd has been transferred to the Garryvoe Hotel, beginning at 9pm.
Big Brother Big Sister mentoring relationships are all about one-on-one time spent between a volunteer (Big) and a young person (Little) doing things they enjoy for one or two hours a week for a minimum of 12 months.
We’re always looking for responsible and reliable people to make a difference in a young person’s life and improve their community at the same time. And right now is no different. Big Brothers and Sisters are in high demand. So, Start Something.
At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we’re always looking for more men to be mentors. More than 70% of our young people waiting for a Big are boys, but only 3 out of every 10 inquiries to volunteer come from men. Research shows that having the positive influence of a Big Brother makes a real difference in a boy’s life. So get involved and find
out why so many volunteers say, ‘I get back so much more than I give.’
You can do all the fun things you love to do already, like play video games, go fishing, even play football—only now you get to enjoy it with a young person who can truly benefit from sharing this experience with you. Ready to be a Big? Go to www.bbbsireland.ie and clicks on become a volunteer and just fill out our simple online inquiry form. After you complete it, a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member will contact you shortly to discuss the next step
Aghada Show 2011 a great success for all THE Aghada Community Show was held on Sunday, September 11th, and proved a great success, despite high winds and the constant threat of rain.
There was a large attendance, both young and old, which made for a great family and community day out. We were treated to a feast of events including the dog show and fun sports, as well as the usual competitions. Tom, the show committee’s Chairman and the committee would like to thank all those who helped in any way to make the day a wonderful success: the judges, the competitors and the stewards who all helped on the day and, in particular, those who attended the show and supported the raffle. We would like to thank all our sponsors who continue to give so generously to us each year and every year since the show started in 1996.
A special word of thanks to Lawrence Collins, Principal of Aghada NS for giving us the use of the school and grounds. We would like to thank all the garden competitors - the winners feature on our calendar which is for sale in Paddy O Shea’s Post Office, Upper Aghada. Brid Goggin, Carmel Morrissey, Joan Wall, Mairin Creedon, Mary Walsh, Paddy O’Shea, Nora Savage, Kathleen Russell, Mary Morrissey, Kitty McCarthy, Pat Melvin and June Smith.
Garden Winners:
1st: Belein Galligan, Oriel Hotel Voucher 2nd : Nuala Murphy, €200 Voucher, Super Valu 3rd : John Burchill, Lunch at Ballymaloe 4th : Con Ryan, € 200 Day’s Eurospar, Whitegate 5th : Aine Day, €75 Muckley Jewellers
Raffle results
6th : John Burchill, €70 Core Beauty 7th : Eileen Hunt , Lamp from Midleton Tile Centre 8th : Aaron Stafford, €50, High Maintenance Nails & Beauty 9th : Mary Tattan, €50, Owenacurra Pharmacy 10th : John Sharkey, Lunch at the Garryvoe Hotel The winner in the entry ticket raffle was Andrea Motherway who won €50 Amac Coal & Fuel, and the winner of ‘Guess How Many Blocks’ was Liam Leahy, sponsored by John McCarthy. Adult Craft : McCauley Day Centre Adult Fruit & Veg : Mick Barry Adult Home Produce: Nora Savage Flowers Decorative: Breda Morrissey Flowers Horticultural : Nora Savage Photography: Margaret McCormack Overall Adult Winner: Nora Savage Overall Children’s Winner: Darragh Ryan Dog Show Winner: Emer Aherne With Ringo.
Overall Sectional Winners Of the Show:
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Wednesday, September 21st. 2011 - The East Cork Journal
The Ecclesiastical Review Eucharistic Congress Bell to arrive in Cloyne Diocese
THE Eucharistic Congress Bell - a key symbol of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress - will be arriving in the Cloyne Diocese on December 12th, 2011 and will be leaving the Diocese on December 26th, 2011. A route within the diocese will be planned. The bell will be handed over from the Diocese of Cork and Ross and a route within the diocese will be planned. At the end of its stay in Cloyne, it will be handed over to the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. A number of liturgies will be available to parishes to use when, and if, the bell visits them. A number of people will be required to travel with the bell, and walk with it when possible. Please note that the itinerary may change slightly from time to time, as neighbouring dioceses collaborate with one another.
The bell will reflect the invitation to faith, to prayer, to reconciliation and to mission, all of which have always been important in the Christian tradition, and no less so today. The pilgrimage of the bell throughout the Dioceses of Ireland will be a vehicle to:
The above will be held in Midleton on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 at 11am.
Confirmations 2012
- Invite people to deepen their communion with Christ and with one another. - Promote the pastoral aims of the Congress - Animate the people of your Diocese to become involved with the Eucharistic Congress, both locally and nationally. - Invite people to come to the Congress in June 10th to 17th, 2012.
To participate in the events which will be taking place, please contact the Diocesan Delegate for your diocese.
THE Bishops of England and Wales have prepared the faithful for the resumption of the obligation to abstain from meat on Fridays.
‘The law of the Church requires Catholics on Fridays to abstain from meat, or some other form of food, or to observe some other form of penance as laid down by the Bishops’ Conference,’ according to a document recently released by the Bishops’ conference. ‘The Bishops have decided to re-establish the practice that this penance should be fulfilled simply by abstaining from meat and by uniting this to prayer. Those who cannot, or choose not, to eat meat as part of their normal diet should abstain from some other food of which they regularly partake.
Coffee morning for the bereaved in Cork City
A coffee morning for those bereaved or affected by suicide will take place on Tuesday, October 4th in The Boardwalk, Lapps Quay, Cork City 12 noon to 1.30pm. Tea, coffee and scones kindly donated by Neil Prendeville. All are welcome and you may bring spouse, sibling or friend/s.
Ecclesiastical Events Parish of Ballintotas and Midleton
Meatless Fridays return to England
‘Even though, since 1985, it has been possible in England and Wales for the faithful to substitute another act of penance in place of abstinence from meat, many Catholics have continued to practice this ancient form of penitence,’ the document adds. ‘It is also clear that many of us forget our obligation to do penance on a Friday. Abstaining from meat is easy to remember, a simple way to give wit-
East Cork
Anybody willing to host the October Stations might contact the priest of their area, or contact Fr. Goold. The town Stations will begin in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary on Monday, October 3rd.
October Stations
Rainbows, is a bereavement and loss support group, that runs for 12 weeks beginning today, Wednesday, September 21st at 3.30pm, in St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, Church Lane, Midleton. Young people aged 6 to 18 years are welcome. For further details, please contact Susan at CDYS on 086 2239936.
Announcements from CDYS
Parish of Youghal Enrolment for the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation
Parents whose children are in second and sixth classes in the following Catholic Primary Schools – Gaelscoil Choráin, Clonpriest, Bunscoil Mhuire – will receive information in October regarding the enrolment of children for the sacraments, the dates of the ceremonies and the Parish Preparation programme. All parents who wish to have their child receive the Sacraments are invited to commit themselves to celebrate the Sunday Mass and participate in the Catholic community. If parents have children in other schools, or in other classes, and wish to have their children enrolled for these Sacraments, they will need to contact one of the Priests of the parish before the end of September.
Youghal Methodist Church, Friar Street, Youghal
ness at work, at school and even in the family and, although it is still an act of penitence, it cannot be considered to put any real or substantial additional burden on the lives of the faithful.’ The coming together of those similarly bereaved can offer the opportunity to gain strength and understanding from individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one through suicide. For more information please do not hesitate to contact Collette on 087/2750355 or Brigit on 087 6310482.
If you wish to contribute to this page, please contact Denise on 087 8128262 or email Dfitz47@hotmail.com
Sunday, September 25th: 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 021-4294622.
Cork Methodist Church, Ardfallen, Douglas Road, Cork
Sunday, September 25th: Morning Service at 11.30am, led by Rev. Colin Milligan. 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 (people trusting in Jesus Christ alone for eternal life) We meet for worship every Sunday morning at 11am in Brú na Sí (kindly loaned), speaker expected is Mervyn Scott. ‘Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade – kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming
Youghal Baptist Church
of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time’ 1 Peter 1v3-5. People from all backgrounds and nationalities are welcome. For more details, contact Mervyn Scott on 024-25964 or 086-1732034 or see www.youghalbaptist.ie
Parish of Carrigtwohill
Mass times: Monday to Friday, 7.30am and 10am. Saturday, 10am and 6pm. Sunday, 8.30am, 10.30am and 12.30pm. Devotions: Rosary, Monday to Saturday after 10am Mass. Sunday 10.10am Church Adoration, Monday 7pm to 9pm Wednesday, 7.30pm to 8.30pm, Convent
Church Prayer Group
Confession: Monday 7.30pm to 8.30pm Saturday, after 10am Mass until 10.45 and after 6pm Mass until 7pm.
Weekend September 24th / 25th Extra-Ordinary Ministers 6pm: John Ronan and Mary Harte 8.30am: Denis Hyland 10.30am: Paudie O’Mahoney, James Roche and Jim O’Brien 12.30pm: Marion Joy, Anne O’Neill and Teresa O’Donovan
Liturgical Apostolate
6pm: Ann Creedon; 8.30pm: Geraldine Conroy; 10.30am: Mary Hinchliffe; 12.30pm: Eileen Lyons.
Readers
6pm, Courtney Horgan; 10.30am, Claire Greene; 12.30pm, Shona Scanlon.
Prayers of the Faithful
If you, or somebody you know, need assistance please contact the Society of St. Vincent De Paul on 012 4533971 or Cork 021 4270444. Killacloyne, Ballynoe, Annesgrove, Terrysland on Friday, September 30th - Seamus and Mary Fenton.
Autumn Stations
Hosting families are needed for the following areas: Ballinbrittig, Reinasallagh, Springhill and Ballyregan, Barryscourt North and South, Rossmore and Fota, Fr. O’Keeffe Terrace, Ballinabointre, Westbrook Court, Riversfield Upper, Riversfield Middle, Riversfield Lower, Ballyrichard South and Waterock South, Gurranes, Longstown and Fahydorgan, Castlelands, Carrigtwohill West, Kent Terrace, Tullagriene, Tara Court, Ban na Greine, Pearce Place, Station Road, Bog Road, Ashdale, Ashfield Drive, Castleview Nos. 37 to 79, Ryan Ahern Terrace, Maryville, Carrigdowns, Rocklands, Fota Rock, Cul Ard and Castlelake. If you would like to host the station for your area, please contact Fr. Anthony.
Hosting the stations
The next Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on March 29th, 2012.
Confirmation date
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
Bitesize News
MIDLETON
Compiled by Kathleen Woulfe
Get in line...
ADULT Modern Line Dancing Classes started at Billie Jean’s East Cork Stage School, Market Green, Midleton, on Wednesday last and will be held every Wednesday - for beginners one from 7.30pm to 8.30pm and beginners two from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. To reserve a place or for further information, please contact Pam on 087 2877550.
Get stuck in...
Volunteers are required to help create a new flower garden on Saturday, October 1st from 10am to 1pm. Bring along your own tools and get stuck in! Thanking you in anticipation of your help.
Rock School for all budding young musicians
The above recommences on Saturday, October 1st from 10am to 2pm at St. Colman’s Community College, Midleton. All young people aged 13 to 18 years are welcome. For details, please contact Ross on 086 2239936.
Midleton Writers’ Group Cultural Night
On Friday, September 23rd, the Midleton Writers’ Group, in conjunction with Cork County & Midleton Town Council, will hold a Cultural Night at Midleton Library, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Bring a short piece or extract of your own writing, register on the spot for your reading, and enjoy the others’ readings as well. Light refreshments will be served. All welcome to attend.
No Limits Kite Appeal
The No Limits Kite Appeal fundraising day (Enable Ireland action on disability) will take place on Thursday, September 29th at Hurley’s SuperValu, Midleton. Please help by volunteering to collect by contacting Kathleen Woulfe on 021 4631011.
First Responders, Midleton flag day
First Responders, Midleton will hold a flag day, tomorrow, Thursday, September 23rd at Hurley’s SuperValu, Midleton. Anyone wishing to help can contact Maura Milton on 087 6934773.
Get well wishes
Get well wishes to Elizabeth Warne, who is having surgery this week and our wish for Liz is that she will soon be back in good form and on the road home. Get well wishes also to Noel Lee, Tim Daly Terrace - hope that he will soon be back to full
health.
Prevention of Cruelty to Children thank you
On behalf of the above, Carmel McDonough wishes to thank her helpers on the day, Robert Bailey, Billy Warne, Mary Desmond, Anne McMahon, Paddy Flood and Rene Garde. Thanks also to everyone who supported the collection so generously.
Midleton & District Active Retirement Association calendar of events
Wednesday, September 21st: Swimming available at the Midleton Park Hotel, Leisure Centre & Spa from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Thursday, September 22nd: Pitch and Putt available at Corkbeg from 2.30pm. Friday, September 23rd: Whist at the Edmond Rice Centre at 2.30pm. Monday, September 26th: Tai Chi exercises at the Community Forum, Youghal Road, Midleton, from 11am to 12noon. Please note, one class only and time change; Indoor Bowling at the GAA Pavilion from 2pm to 4pm. Tuesday, September 27th: 45 Drive at the Edmond Rice Centre at 2.30pm.
CDYS Youth Council, Midleton
Are you aged between 12 and 18 years? And would you be interested in joining Midleton Youth Council to give the youth of Midleton a voice. If so, please contact Ann Murray on 085 8451166 or Susan O’Shea on 086 8031227.
ESB Electric Positive Ageing Week September 23rd to October 1st
An outstanding week of events are planned as follows Friday, September 23rd at 8pm: A Variety Concert at the Midleton Park Hotel. Admission €5. The concert will consist of local talent from the Active Retired Choir, Noreen Dillon, George Kelleher, Deborah Desmond, Charlie McAllister, the Keniry Dancers, Fr. Tom Naughton and comedians Bachelors in Trouble and MC Jerry Kelly.
Saturday, September 24th at 11.30am: The official opening at Midleton Library with a spectacular exhibition of GAA memorabilia including artefacts relating to Christy Ring’s hurling career, presented by Denis O’Sullivan. Also at Midleton Library, from 10.30am to 4.30pm, and not to be missed. Sunday, September 25th from 9pm to 12 midnight: Dance and Social with Art Supple and his band in the Midleton Park Hotel. Admission €8. Monday, September 26th at 4pm: Gramophone Recital in Midleton Library. Tuesday and Wednesday, September 27th and 28th: Two day rail journey from Midleton to Killarney.
Thursday, September 29th: Sing along at Wallis’ Town Hall Bar, with accompaniment by Seán Curtin and, also at the same venue, the Credit Union Car Draw at 4pm. Friday, September 30th: No Name Club event will be held at the Midleton Park Hotel, organised by Garda Rachel McGrath and Denis Ring.
Saturday, October 1st from 2pm to 4pm: Visit to Midleton Community Hospital. Music and singsong with Pat Burke and Frank. Looking forward to your support for all the above events.
Second wedding anniversary greetings to Teresa and Lar Hayes, Midleton, and best wishes for the future.
Wedding Anniversary congratulations
Happy first wedding anniversary to Valerie and Nick Cramp. Valerie is the daughter of Emma and Vincent O’Sullivan, Water Rock.
Good luck wishes
Good luck wishes to Carrigtwohill on October 2nd. Hope they bring home the Seán Óg Murphy trophy to East Cork.
Good luck wishes also to the Cork Ladies Senior Football Team on Sunday next in Croke Park.
St. Laurence Cheshire Home ladies lunch
The above fundraiser will be held in Maryborough House Hotel, on Friday, October 7th at 12.30pm. Tickets cost €60. There will also be a guest speaker and a raffle on the day.
Card making and crochet / knitting classes, new venue
The above classes will resume for the new season on Saturday, October 1st at a new venue in the Midleton Forum, Youghal Road, Midleton. Classes run from 11am to 3.30pm, so bring along a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided. We look forward to crafting with our existing members and welcome new crafters. For information on cardmaking, please contact 087 9761479 and for knitting and crochet it’s 087 6158346.
Jamesy Kelleher Trophy, back in its rightful home
Congratulations to the Dungourney Junior A Team on their great victory against Carrignavar in the East Cork Final and good luck for the Senior Final in a few weeks time. Also congratulations to an outstanding Irish Rugby team on their defeat of the Aussies and the best of luck in their future matches.
Announcements from CDYS
Here’s hoping that their captain Amy O’Shea and her gallant team will bring back the coveted trophy to East Cork.
Cork Mental Health Foundation Seminar
The above seminar will take place on Friday, October 21st at the Rochestown Park Hotel at a cost of €15 per adult and students €7.50. Payable by Friday, October 14th. Please contact 021 4511100 for booking form.
The Hope Foundation Annual Cork Lunch
The above will be held at the Maryborough Hotel and Spa, Cork, on Friday, September 23rd at 12noon. This year, we welcome soprano Laura Yanez to perform for our guests. She has been delighting audiences around the world with her voice for the last ten years. Laura has recently returned to the stage for a one-night engagement of Riverdance on Ice, which was aired on NBC Television. Tickets cost €50 or €500 for a table of 10. For details, contact Maureen Forrest on 086 8111293.
Coffee morning in aid of ORBIS
The above will be held in Midleton Rugby Club on Saturday, September 24th from 10am to 1pm. ORBIS is a charity dedicated to the treatment and prevention of blindness in the developing world. Miah McGrath will participate in the Great Ethiopian Run on November 27th. All money raised will go directly to the charity. All welcome.
Rainbows, is a bereavement and loss support group that runs for 12 weeks beginning today, Wednesday, September 21st at 3.30pm, in St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, Church Lane, Midleton. Young people aged 6 to 18 years are welcome. For further details, please contact Susan CDYS (Youth Service) on 086 2239936.
Bus Stop Youth Club
The Bus Stop Youth Club runs every Thursday night from 7.30pm to 9pm in St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, Church Lane, Midleton. All young people aged 13 to 18 years are welcome. For details, please contact Ross at CDYS on 086 2239936.
Hard luck, lads
Commiserations to the Midleton Senior Hurling team on their defeat on September 11th. We were on holidays and missed the match.
Happy B irthday!
Birthday greetings to Philip Buckley, Ann Mullaney, 5 year old Grace Murphy, James McSweeney, Calvin Buckley, Paudie O’Brien, Tim Healy and a very special birthday good wishes to my sister Bridie O’Halloran, Cork, who loves to dance at Midleton GAA pavilion every Saturday. K.W.
Happy 12th birthday on Saturday to Chloe Manning. Hope you have a great day. Lots of love from Teresa, John and Jonathan x x. Happy 12th birthday on Saturday to Chloe Manning. Hope you have a lovely day, from Dave, Georgina and Sophie x x.
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
Brendan Dempsey’s Vincent de Paul work honoured BRENDAN Dempsey is a passionate and tireless worker for the poor and needy of Cork, and as Regional President of the St. Vincent de Paul Society he is very much hands-on in working for social justice here in Cork. Brendan was named Cork Person of the Month for September to mark his 30 years’ work with St. Vincent de Paul.
As Regional President Brendan Dempsey heads up Cork’s biggest charitable organisation, which celebrates its 167th anniversary in Cork this year. The current recession and local natural disasters, such as the city floods, has increased the society’s workload and drastically cut their financial resources.
The day-to-day work of Brendan and his fellow volunteers involves child and family poverty, fuel and energy poverty and the cost of food. They also have first hand experience of people having difficulty in accessing services, such as education, housing, health and financial advice. They also work with lone parents, older people and migrants who suffer from isolation and loneliness. ‘On a weekly basis, we’re paying for food and electricity for many Cork families. We now also have the new poor, such as self-employed people who have lost businesses and are not entitled to claim for anything,’ said Mr. Dempsey. The St. Vincent de Paul in Cork now have 900 members, calls for their services are up 33% this year, and they will spend €5m helping people in Cork County and City this year.
‘Brendan and his fellow Vincent de Paul volunteers are true Cork heroes, doing real work such as home-visitations, providing financial and practical supports and caring for the homeless through city hostels. They also use this on-the-ground experience, to lobby governments to make practical changes to policy, especially at budget time,’ said awards organiser Manus O’Callaghan.
Brendan Dempsey’s name now goes forward, for possible selection as Cork Person of the Year, at a Gala Awards Lunch on January 20th, 2012.
New Community Playground opening in Lisgoold village this weekend
Manus O’Callaghan, Awards Organiser, Brendan Dempsey, September Person of the Month and Pat Lemasney, Southern Advertising Ltd. (Photo: Tony O’Connell Photography)
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The opening ceremony will be followed by children’s entertainment, music and an exhibition of art by local schoolchildren; as well as a special guest appearance by Crystal Swing where Mary, Derek and Dervla will be delighted to celebrate the opening of the community playground.
The playground is the result of four years of hard work by many local people - coordinated by the Lisgoold/Leamlara Community Council. By running numerous events - from a Toddler Camp to Bag Packing - the community has raised €22,000 and still has a further €6,500 to raise. The remainder of the funding has been provided by South East Cork Area Development (SECAD), and the work has been supported by a bridging loan supplied by the Clann Credo charitable foundation.
The brightly-decorated playground is in Lisgoold village and is located near the main road next to the Community Centre. The equipment is suitable for children up to 12 years old, and includes climbing frames, slides and swings, with one of the most popular pieces being the cycle roundabout - all welcome to attend the official opening this weekend.
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
Midleton College opens its doors for prospective students
LAST Saturday, Midleton College opened its doors for prospective students and their parents. Visits to the school’s state-of-the-art science labs proved immensely interesting for the would-be students, as current students showed off experiments in physics, chemistry and biology.
In the chemistry lab, students demonstrated ‘secret handwriting’ with a little help from a few lemons, as well as creating chemical concoctions that would not have been out of place in Frankenstein’s Castle!
Meanwhile, for physics fans, there was the chance to crush aluminium cans using a bunsen burner and a bowl of water and, in biology, those brave enough could watch a demonstration of the respiratory system - on a set of sheep’s lungs. ‘That’s what we have for lunch,’ joked one student (at least we hope he was joking).
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Principal Simon Thompson, with prospective students and family at the Midleton College Open Day
Current students showed prospective students around the school’s grounds on mini-tours, answering questions and giving first hand knowledge of the school - which has been an educational institute since the 17th century. Third year students, Rachel and Ruth
Max puts prospective students off their lunch with a demonstration of the respiratory system Richenda, Paulette and Katherine learn what you can do with lemons!
Ally Whyte, second year student, Mandy Devlin, Sally-Anne Quill, Richard Martin and Ella Compton, second year student with Simon Martin, front
Fiona Horan and Trish Holland, who is currently in 6th class at Saleen NS get to grips with the apparatus in the chemistry lab
Perhaps they were demonstrating the human respiratory system with a set of sheep’s lungs then too.
Lidia Osadchaya and Misael O’Brien give a demonstration on metallic expansion and contraction to Luke Thompson, who is currently in fourth class
Science student Nicholas shows prospective parents and students around the chemistry lab
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
100 blood donation award for Ballinacurra’s Kevin as East Cork donates more than just its time for Blood Transfusion Service LAST weekend, the Munster Regional Centre of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service will hold a Donor Awards Ceremony in the Rochestown Park Hotel. In total, 23 donors were honoured for having given 100 donations, while 155 donors had given 50 donations.
MIDLETON Town Councillor, Noel Collins, wants approaches made to Irish Rail with a view to establishing an arts, crafts and museum centre at the Midleton Railway Station.
Kevin Cooney, Midleton, has donated blood more than 100 times - and was congratulated by all present, including special guests Jack and Kyle O’Connor, aged 9 and 11, from Co. Kerry, who both benefitted from blood transfusions in their early years.
Meanwhile, some of the other East Cork locals who were honoured for 50 donations included: John Bourke, Cluanog, Gortnamucky, Carrigtwohill John Flannery, Fahydorgan, Carrigtwohill Martin McDermott, 63 Castle View, Carrigtwohill Therese Cahill, Lisanley, Cloyne Kevin Galvin, Monavarnogue, Killeagh Stephen Fegan, Moondharrig, St. Marys Terrace, Midleton Stephen O’Brien, 25 The Park, Midleton Gerard Shortiss, 9 Rock Grove, Midleton Leonard Slye, 13 Cois Cuain, Whitegate Joseph Cunningham, 7 Blackwater Heights, Youghal Catherine Curtin, Windmill Hill, Youghal Eileen Ring, Ballymadog, Youghal Michael Roche, Ferrypoint, Kinsalebeg, Youghal. And, in the case of these individuals who help others we can honestly say: ‘tis more blessed to give, than to receive.
Midleton Railway Station: 'More like a morgue' says councillor
Kevin Cooney, Ballinacurra received the 100 donor award and is pictured with Amanda Stavroa, at the Irish Blood Transfusion Service Munster Donor Awards Ceremony in the Rochestown Park Hotel. (Photos: John Sheehan Photography)
Speaking on a motion he tabled at September’s town council meeting, the councillor said that the 'millions of euros' paid by local authorities in Midleton and Cork locally and by developers to Irish Rail, deserved more than just a rail line. The councillor said a 'ghost railway station' could now be considered alongside the region’s ghost estates, with empty car parks and unoccupied buildings.
CHRISTY PARKER REPORTS
He wanted these buildings to be employed as small commercial units as described, and perhaps as news stalls also.
The death of hustle and bustle at the local station begat an atmosphere 'more like a morgue,' he stated, with an opportunity for advertising space also being missed. Cllrs Cashman and Murphy agreed and the motion to seek to 'help promote tourism to the town in conjunction with East Cork Tourism and other interested parties by entering into talks with Irish Rail', was adopted unanimously.
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
A cultured evening guaranteed in Youghal this Friday
SHAUN KENNEDY REPORTS
Colour us happy at Market Green, Midleton
THE Youghal Culture night returns this Friday with music and art performances, drama, poetry, behind the scene tours and storytelling. The night is one of the highlights of Youghal’s cultural calendar and will give people the opportunity to explore the facilities and venues of the town at night and free of charge.
There will be eighteen different establishments opening their doors later than usual on Friday night and visitors to the town will be spoilt for choice. Mary Cooper White of the Youghal Visitor Centre spoke to the East Cork Journal about the upcoming event, ‘The Visitor Centre will be open to the public as will the Heritage Centre. We have been open all summer free of charge and people can come in and roam around at their own will. There will be plenty of brochures about Youghal and East Cork, as well as updates about anything going on in the town. We will be open from 7 10pm.’
Another establishment that will be boasting the best of traditional Youghal history is the Fox’s Lane Folk Museum. Owner Pat Lynch will be conducting free tours of household goods dating from 1850 to 1950. Mr. Lynch will also be entertaining his visitors with storytelling from his fully-restored country kitchen in the museum. Pat states, ‘The museum will be open for free and anybody at all can come in. It’s not so much a tour as people can walk around themselves when they come in. I’ll be doing a bit of storytelling in the kitchen to add a bit of flavour every hour.’ Pat goes on to explain the culture night’s origins: ‘The event is in its second year now and there is double the amount of stuff going on this time. People
LAST WEEK, Andrew McVea, Regional Shopping Centres Manager, Tesco Ireland presented two children from Midleton with their prizes in the Market Green Shopping Centre Summer Kids Colouring Competition. will call into me for half an hour and then pop into someone else. It really is a wonderful idea, one that was created by local man Eamonn O’Brien who is the owner of Gallery 126.’
Gallery 126 will feature an exhibition of late 19th and early 20th century illustrated sheet music. Visitors will witness ‘Bodhrán and Bones’ - an exhibition of instruments and music by the bodhrán maker, the bone man and others. Gallery 126 will be open from 7 – 10pm. McGoldrick Art & Photography will see artist and tutor Eileen McGoldrick, demonstrate her unique skills in both her landscape and seascape painting. Eileen ran through the night’s agenda with the East Cork Journal, ‘I’m opening an exhibition called ‘Flight of Fancy’ from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, where I will be doing a demonstration of painting skies. At 8pm, I will be showing people how I do my work. This is the first year of my
gallery and it’s nice to be involved in the night. There is a lot going on which is exciting for people to call in. We’ll be providing refreshments for everybody.’
3 year old Lorna Richards won €10 for herself (which she planned to spend on ice-cream), as did 7 year old Kyrone Dulay. Lorna, with her proud parents, Teresa and David and Kyrone, with mum Leah and little Kirsten were more than happy to pick up their prizes at the centre, before making a bee-line for the ice-cream shelves!
For the music lovers - Ceolta Sí, a Youghal-based traditional Irish music, song and dance act, will be performing a musical show at their home Brú Na Sí, Magniers Hill from 7pm to 10pm. In St Mary’s Collegiate Church, The Youghal Choral Society will conduct a recital with audience participation at 8pm.
Other venues that will be open to the public from 7pm are Tynte’s Castle, Le Gourmet, Neville’s Shop, Paul’s Shop, Condon Florists, In Stitches, the Mall Arts Centre, Luigi’s Cafe and Absolute Flowers. The night will cater for all tastes and visitors to the town can be sure of a warm traditional welcome!
Open night at the Midleton Community Forum in recognition of volunteers who help in your community this Friday, September 30th from 7.30pm to 9.30pm
DID you know that International Volunteer Week is happening at the end of September this year? And are you aware of how much volunteers are doing for you in your community?
At Midleton Community Forum a number of volunteers from many different fields offer various services to complement the great work carried out by its paid staff. For those that want to know more about what services are
available to them at the Community Forum we have decided to host an Open Night on Friday, September 30th, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. If you want to know more about the services we offer, or about
services you may want to offer, why not pop in and join us for a coffee – or tea - and a chat. There are always opportunities for those wishing to join us in a voluntary capacity, or to avail of any of our free services or courses. So this event is for peo-
ple on both sides of the Volunteering spectrum! There should be something there for everyone. But you won’t know unless you come on the night. All are welcome. And don’t forget to tell your friends!
Midleton Community Forum is located at Oakwood Lodge, Old Youghal Road (at the entrance to the Beechwood and Oakwood estates – next left after St. Colman’s Community College).
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What we will do is called a Trap/Neuter/Release (TNR) programme. We will trap the cats, check them for disease and where suitable, neuter them. Once recovered, we will release them where they came from.
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4. Unneutered male cats can be very aggressive to other cats and consistently acquire cat bite abscesses and potentially fatal viral diseases. They are also extremely good at finding females in heat and have a very high success rate in that department!
For many years, the community of Ballycotton has been looking after feral cats. However, the situation is getting out of hand and the Cork Animal Care Society and Cloyne Veterinary Clinic are stepping in to help.
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3. Female cats can become pregnant again, as close as two weeks after giving birth and even while a litter of kittens are still suckling from her.
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2. Female cats can have up to 4 litters of kittens a year, each litter can consist of, up to EIGHT kittens. Female cats do not go into menopause and can easily live for 25 years. Yes, that is potentially 832 kittens from one cat!
5. In Ireland, we have a serious problem with stray and wild cats. It is extremely important to neuter your cat, be it male or female. That includes cats who turn up on your doorstep which you feed occasionally. Although they are not technically yours, it is vital that we make a conscious effort to have these animals identified and neutered if possible.
This Saturday, September 24th
Just Say I Do this weekend! be left suffering and without care, thirdly, we can help control the stray cat population in Ballycotton.
Neutering, however, costs money (between €45 and €55) and we need to gather money to cover these costs. Please give what you can to help in this local campaign.
You can either donate online by going to www.animalcaresociety.ie, or donate at one of the local pubs, the shop (in Ballycotton) or at Cloyne Veterinary Clinic. Just ask to fill in your name and the amount of your donation on the sheet and your money will be safely kept and go towards the welfare of the Ballycotton ferals. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at emilie@animalcaresociety.ie
SAY I DO BRIDALWEAR, Main Street, Midleton are having a massive bridalwear sale this coming Saturday, September 24th - for one day only, where you can get fantastic reductions on designer dresses from the 2010 and 2011 collections. Dresses will be on sale from some of the best bridal designers such as Paloma Blanca, San Patrick, Luci Di Bella, Sophia Tolli, Linea Raffaelli, Ritva Westenius and Alan Hannah.
To have a peek of what will be on offer have a look on our website www.sayido.ie which is just a glimpse of the beautiful dresses that will be available to buy from as little as €250.
Savings of up to €1,500 can be made when buying one of these dresses.
The shop's owner, Ria Burgoyne, tells the East Cork Journal, 'The beauty of buying a dress in a sale like this is the dress has never been worn by anyone else. It has only been tried on in the shop. Our experienced staff Kirstie, Lorraine and Emer will be there to offer their expert advice in helping you to buy the dress of your dreams, at a fraction of the prices you would normally pay.' There will also be fantastic reductions on all of Say I Do’s accessories.
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The
Waterford With Declan Barron
Nutritional talk in Cappoquin
Way
Ward closure causes outrage in Dungarvan
A TALK by Nutritionist Jess Keane will take place at Cappoquin Community Centre on Thursday, September 22nd at 7.30pm. The theme will be ‘The Path to Wellness and Vitality’ and should be of great benefit to everyone. For bookings and further information, please contact 058-52746 where all the information you need is available.
Cappoquin Anglers Club
THE season is now coming to a close and Cappoquin Anglers Club will hold its end of season competition on Saturday, September 24th with the sign in at ‘The Rock’ from 10am to 12noon. Usual rules apply. THE decision to close St Michael’s 15 bed ward at Dungarvan Hospital is causing outrage in the local community. The cost-saving measure by the HSE has not gone down well with either staff or patients in Dungarvan, with local public representatives also opposed to the closure. The reason is to save money as, due to the recruitment em-
bargo, no new staff were being take on to replace those leaving. As a result, short-term agency staff were taken on to fill the gap. The closure, which is expected to be short-term, is still a blow to the town and will be opposed until it happens.
Storytelling Southeast for Dungarvan
Tallow and Helvick RNLI Ballyduff through Open Day to Senior Hurling this Sunday semi-finals
Cappoquin Tidy Towns
THANKS to all for the hard work done during the year. The Cappoquin vote this year increased by a further four points, which shows that the great work being done in the community is being recognised by the adjudicators. Keep up the good work for next year is certainly the message as the Cornerstone town is moving onward and upward.
JUST a reminder that the Helvick RNLI will hold their open day this Sunday, September 25th from 12 noon until 5pm. A vintage run will be held in conjunction with the event to help raise funds for the lifeboat, starting from the station at around 1pm. Joan Clancy Gallery and Mooney’s Pub will hold an Oiche Chultuir on Friday, September 23rd, so if you are in the Ring area why not call in to the gallery during the day or the pub at night to experience the culture night that should be very informative and good fun.
Football draws
ARDMORE will face Stradbally in the Senior Football quarter-final, Ring will meet the Nire, Ballinacourty will play Gaultier and Brickey Rangers will meet Killrossanty. In the Intermediate Football Final, Geraldine’s will face Dungarvan.
A NEW festival based on storytelling is set for Dungarvan from September 28th to October 2nd. There is a huge programme of events planned to go along with this new venture that will incorporate guest storytellers, as well as local performers such as John Young, James Lenane and Declan Terry. For more information and the programme of events, log onto www.storytellingsoutheast.com
TALLOW produced a great display to win their local derby game with Lismore on Saturday afternoon in the Waterford Senior Hurling quarter-final. Tallow now move into the semi-finals, where they will be joined by Ballyduff Upper who had a fine win over Mount Sion. Also through are defending champions De La Salle who overcame Passage, and Ballygunner who accounted for Fourmilewater. In the relegation stakes, Roanmore stay up after defeating Stradbally. In the Western Intermediate Hurling Championship, Tourin - who defeated Ardmore and Cappoquin, who accounted for Brickey Rangers - will contest this year’s Western Final and it should be a cracking contest in this local derby.
Clubs with news or sporting events
IT IS not easy to keep track of everything that is going on in the West Waterford locality, so if you are a group, club or organisation and you wish to get your notes in to me then please feel free to send them to declan.barron1@gmail.com marked West Waterford Notes or call me on 087-9126566 as I will be happy to assist you in any way in 2011 - and beyond!
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Raise a glass to ATURALLY Tesco Midleton! PEAKING
N S The Atlantic Jungle
with John Whelan-Curtin
(He is the walrus)
THE Atlantic Jungle sits on our doorstep, and is the source of a great part of the natural wonders available to us on this otherwise tame and harmless island. Not only does the ocean shape our land, creating some of the greatest unfinished sculptures that can be imagined, she also brings weird and wild creatures into our world. Now that the swimming season has ended for most (and never really started) we can safely have a peak at some of the strange and surprising creatures that appear on our shores. Yes, two of them are sharks.
Shortfin Mako Shark
Most of us will breathe a sigh of relief to hear that this massive and potentially dangerous shark is not a resident here, but just an occasional blowin. The mako is a big boy, even in the shark world, as the longest specimens have exceeded 13 feet and the heaviest have hit around 1,750 pounds (125 stone). It’s not their size that makes them interesting though, it’s their speed. The Mako can swim at speeds of up to 46mph, with scientists believing that they could potentially swim at 62mph. This bullet-speed shark can also leap more than nine metres up out of the water. And the big question: Will it attack people? The mako is definitely one of the hungriest and aggressive hunters of all the sharks and, though not terrible likely to, has been known to attack humans.
Atlantic Torpedo
The Atlantic Torpedo is part of a group of rays (flat fish related to sharks) called the electric rays. They get pretty big, growing to about 200lbs in weight. The also look fairly weird and can appear to be little more than a big, dark, gelatinous blob. This alien-like appearance fits in well with the
CALLING all wine lovers! The Tesco Autumn Wine Festival is now underway in store with great value available on an extensive range of wines, from well loved favourites to fantastic new additions! The wine festival runs until Tuesday, October 4th and continues to be Ireland’s largest wine festival with over 250 top wines from all around the world included. A highlight from the festival includes the prestigious La Garde du Pape Chateauneuf du Pape now just €10, offering an incredible €13.99 saving for customers! Other popular French wines such as the Jean Claude Fromont Chablis Premier Cru and the Mathildhe LaFluer Pouille Fuisse are also half price at just €10. For another reason to celebrate, the well known Taittinger Champagne is available at the fantastic price of just €25 which is less than half price, so now is the perfect time to enjoy some bubbly with family or friends! There is also a great selection of sparkling wines available including the Hanwood Estate Sparkling Chardonnay and the Oceans Edge Sparkling New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with the innovative Zork closure system, both priced at just €10. Tesco are also delighted to introduce the new
Mc Guigan’s Black Label Sparkling Chardonnay and Rosé wines to its range, which are exclusive to Tesco stores. Tesco’s wine festival also features a great selection of wines for just €5 including selected wines from the Caliterra range, the JP Chenet range and the JJ Mc Williams range. The Turner Road range is also better than half price at just €5.
rest of what they do, because the Atlantic Torpedo well and truly earns the title ‘electric ray’. These fish have two large organs that can generate electricity which is used for hunting and defense. It would be at this point that we disappointingly discover that the Atlantic Torpedo can only generate enough electricity to stun tiny little fish. Not true. In actual fact, the Atlantic Torpedo can generate an absolutely massive 220V of electricity (about the same as is in your wall socket at home) and the shock can easily knock an adult human unconscious.
Walrus
Almost everyone knows the walrus. He’s the guy in the cartoons that almost always seems to dress in business wear and sport a ‘walrus’ mustache. The walrus is a rare and wonderful sight in Ireland. They don’t live here, but do wander in from time to time. You cannot mistake a walrus sighting. They are reddish in colour with almost unbelievably long tusks pointing downwards out of their mouths. They’re also pretty darn big. Male Atlantic Walrus(es) can easily exceed 3,000 pounds in weight, more than a Ford Focus.
The walrus is so large that it only has two possible predators in the world: the polar bear and the orca. Polar bears will only very rarely attack an adult walrus and even orcas have apparently been fought off by a walrus’s immense bulk and formidable tusks. This is just the tip of the iceberg. There is almost no end to the amazing creatures that the ocean can bring to us and another visit to the Atlantic menagerie will be flowing in in the next few weeks.
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JUNIOR INFANTS 2011 BALLYCRONEEN NS
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THIS year, Ballycro neen NS, welco me d two new Ju nior Infants to the
When the East Cork Jou rnal paid a visit last week, the children w ere
fo ur Senior Infants, six Fir st Class stu dents an d one Se con d Class student in Septembe r - an d they haven't stoppe d smiling since!
The duo sho we d the ECJ their vegetable garden at the school, where they ha d ju st plante d lettuces, before posing for a quick picture. Then it
scho ol - an d they're a pair of g iggler s! Isabelle Fur ley an d Paddy Coffey we re welco me d to class by teache r Ms. Bu lman an d their classmate s -
Music in Glenbower Woods on September 25th LOOKING for something to do on the last Sunday in September? There will be live music in Glenbower Wood in Killeagh on Sunday, September 25th from 2.30pm.
Up to 12 different musicians will be performing at different points in the wood, as well as dancing by Comhaltas. As with last year, there will be a great selection of musicians lined up. This will be a day for all the family with pizza, face painting and other fun activities for children. Admission will be €10 per family. The proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the public areas of Glenbower Wood. Glenbower is a great local amenity, and we’d love to see people come along to walk the trails, admire the woods and maybe get into the habit of coming along for a walk more often. For more information, look at www.glenbower.com, or contact John Hurley at john.m.hurley@gmail.com You can also find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/glenbowerwood
busy in class, with Isabelle an d Paddy sat r ight at the front, their desks already de corate d w ith their name tag s.
was back to class for the two new Junior Infants - g ig gling all the way.
Bob Rock exhibits in Youghal for Trocaire PHOTOGRAPHY has been an important part of Bob Rock’s life for more than 50 years. For thirty of those years he was the local professional, recording for posterity the happiest events in the lives of the Youghal community. As an amateur, he exhibited in Dublin, London and Madrid and won silver and bronze medals from the Photographic Society of Ireland.
Since his retirement, he has been documenting the beauty of the Irish landscape because, as he jokes, he ‘needed a break from faces.’ All of his work can be seen on www.bobrock.zenfolio.com. His exhibition of a selection of this work in the Methodist Hall four years ago was a huge success and virtually sold out.
His latest venture prompted by the plight of the starving millions in East Africa is now open at Youghal Credit Union. This exhibition, all shot locally, depicts the beauty of Youghal as never seen before 0 with all proceeds
Beach-jumpers in Youghal - a photograph by Bob Rock going to Trocaire’s Famine Re- percent of the work is printed for lief Fund. These images are the first time and, as he is now mounted to 18”x24”, ready for 76, Bob doubts they will ever be framing and are printed on acid printed again (!), so this is an opfree paper. They can be easily re- portunity to own something moved from the mount for post- unique. As a further incentive, all ing abroad in tubes. Ninety prints are nearly half price.
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FREE ORTHODONTIC CONSULTATIONS MARY STOKES BDS NUI MFD RCSI Msc Ulond MOrth RCS Eng Dermot Cotter Orthodontic Practice, 1, Friar Street, Youghal, Co. Cork
DR Mary Stokes has returned to Dermot Cotter’s practice at Friar St., Youghal following the birth of her first baby. She has just completed her second year in Youghal and, to mark the occasion, she will be doing free orthodontic consultations for the months of October and November, which will be available for everyone.
Dr. Stokes is a registered specialist with the Orthodontic Society of Ireland. She graduated with a first class honours dental degree in dentistry from U.C.C. in 2002 and worked for a number of years in general practice and oral surgery before undertaking a threeyear specialist training programme in orthodontics in London. Dr. Stokes provides orthodontic treatment to both adults and children using the most advanced and up-to-date techniques available for straightening teeth. Until recently, the vast majority of people who had their teeth straightened were children and teenagers, but now many adults are having treatment. This is probably because modern braces allow patients to be treated in a far shorter time period, and the need for removing teeth is much less frequent than in the past.
Masters of Dance at The Grain Store, Ballymaloe Friday, September 23rd. Doors open 7pm *Show starts at 8pm FREE ADMISSION and FREE BUS SERVICE from Cork City calling at Midleton and Ballinacurra COME and enjoy a magnificent night of dance variations including Ballet, Hip-Hop, Celtic and Jazz Dancing with Billie Jean’s East Cork Stage School / Rhythm Dance Company and Joan Denise Moriarty’s School of Dance Performance Group with guest artists Keith Hackett and Ally Juma Futto, at The Grain Store, Ballymaloe this Friday night. A free bus will run at 4pm from Cork County Hall, arriving at Midleton for the 6pm Jameson Tour and then leaving at 6.30pm to arrive at The Grain Store Ballymaloe for the evening of dance. This same bus will then leave The Grain Store after 10pm and will return to County Hall.
Billie-Jean’s East Cork stage school / Rhythm Dance Company is a school of performing arts offering tuition in musical theatre, hip hop, jazz, modern, contemporary and ballet, located in a professional studio in Market Green, Midleton. Throughout each term each student gets the opportunity to embrace their talent, whether it is singing, acting or dancing. An annual end of year show is held in a Cork City Theatre where everyone gets a chance to see how much talent East Cork has to offer. This school of excellence is growing every year with new opportunities and a vibrant
timetable. The kids absolutely love it there and they all get their chance to shine. The Joan Denise Moriarty Performance Group, directed and choreographed by Maeve Kelleher is is delighted to be taking part in Culture Night again this year - this time as part of Masters of Dance at The Grainstore Ballymaloe. They will present a varied programme including the beautiful ‘The Swan’ danced by Julia Coughlan and featuring well-known Cork actor Kevin Power as ‘The Writer’ - and a Celtic piece combining ballet, jazz and Irish dance-’A Faerie Tale’. Also appearing on the night as guest artists with the group are Keith Hackett and Ally
Already sorted at Midleton Town Council The practice is located at 1, Friar Street, Youghal. For further information please telephone 024 92777, or visit www.youghaldentist.ie
CHRISTY PARKER REPORTS
TWO motions tabled by Cllr. Tom Cashman at Midleton Town Council’s September meeting proved delightfully superfluous. Firstly, Cllr. Cashman sought a report on whether Midleton Town Council intended to install wall fire blankets in council-owned properties. He added that Cork County Council had already done so regarding over 7,000 of its properties. As it transpired, Midleton had been included in the county council’s blanket initiative so to speak, as Town Clerk Joe McCarthy informed the meeting.
Secondly, Cllr. Cashman called on the council to request that the Minister for the Environment repeal the relevant act prohibiting the Chairperson (Mayor) of a town council from convening a special meeting in emergency circumstances. He made the recommendation on the basis of a need that arose involving a local group of parents and children recently. He said it was ridiculous that the Chair/Mayor required the support of five councillors to do so. Cllr. Niall O’Neill supported the motion. The Town Clerk the revealed that this section of the act had actually been repealed since 2002! If the Mayor refuses to call a meeting, five other councillors can do so anyway, he added.
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In The
Driving SeaT
D’OH! IN A poll of more than 13,500 motorists from all around the country, the AA has announced that 775 people, the equivalent of 5.4%, have made the error of leaving a petrol station forecourt without paying for their fuel. According to the poll, the majority of motorists either realised their error shortly after the fact and returned to settle up a few minutes later or copped on to great embarrassment that they had forgotten their wallets after they’d filled up their tanks. Of the remainder of motorists who let distraction get the better of them, a number indicated that they were almost half way across the country before they realised their mistake. While the rest ad-
mitted, much to their mortification, that their memory was refreshed by a call from the Gardaí. Slightly more men, 6.2% compared to 4.2% of women confessed to driving off with unpaid for fuel in their car. ‘It seems amazing if you haven’t done it yourself, but it happens to lots and lots of people,’ says AA Director of Policy, Conor Faughnan. ‘The overwhelming majority are completely honest but just made a foolish mistake in a moment of distraction. Sometimes a person is just too embarrassed to go back to the garage afterwards. Remember, this only feels foolish when you feel like you are the only person who has ever done it. In fact is
Our regular motoring guide
5% of drivers have accidentally skipped out on fuel bill
happens daily. We are all human beings and ever one of us makes mistakes.’ The AA can also report that embarrassing as the mistake is quite a few drivers have done it the other way around – paid for their fuel first and then driven off without putting it in their tank!
One red faced motorists even disclosed to the AA that they had accidentally driven off with the pump nozzle still in her tank having met someone they knew in the forecourt and completely zoned out on what they had been doing as a result!
While the cynics among the AA Motor Insurance Poll respon-
dents were dismissive of such an act being unintentional, many others felt it an easy mistake to make. Those whose absent-mindedness got the better of them when filling up their tanks blamed a number of things such as chatting with a passenger, dealing with a car full of children, talking on their mobile phone, putting air in their tyres, a conversation with the shop assistant or the fact that they were going through a stressful time personally such as a death in the family on their slip up. One gentleman even stated during the AA’s Motor Insurance Poll that he had inadvertently skipped out on paying for his petrol on his wedding day.
Frankfurt debut for new Mercedes B-Class MAKING its debut at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show is the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class, first versions of which will arrive here in December.
Representing what Mercedes themselves call ‘a quantum leap in the compact class’, the new B-Class is the larger of the two Mercedes-Benz compact models alongside their entry-level A-Class series. Mercedes-Benz says that no model change in their history has ever seen so many new developments introduced in one fell swoop.
First amongst these are two new turbo-charged four-cylinder petrol engines of 1.6-litres/122bhp and 2.0-litre/156bhp capacity - both of which are equipped with direct injection systems similar to those fitted to their higher-capacity V6 and V8 engines. In the diesel model, two new four-cylinder common rail direct-injection engines - a 1.8 CDI/109bhp and a 2.0-litre/ 136bhp – are a further development of those already installed in C, E and S-Class models.
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Other features include low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, outstanding aerodynamics, improved driving characteristics, generous interior space and a high standard of safety in line with other new models from Mercedes-Benz. Visually, the most striking aspect of the new the B-Class is its reduced height: at 1,557 millimetres, the new model crouches almost five centimetres lower on the road than its predecessor. Seats are more upright and seat height in rela-
tion to the road has also been reduced by 86 mm. Headroom has been improved - with 1,013 mm at the front (without sliding roof) it is amongst the most spacious in this respect.
Inside, the B-Class boasts plenty of space. One optional item is a system that allows the interior to be reorganised so that bulky items may be carried. It provides for fore/aft adjustment of the rear seats by up to140 millimetres and a front passenger seat whose backrest can be folded forward onto the seat cushion. Said by Mercedes-Benz to be ‘fascinatingly agile’ without cost in terms of comfort, the new B-Class has a lowered centre of gravity, redesigned electromechanical steering, new four-link rear axle and upgraded electronic stability programme. A sports suspension, lowered by 20 mm, with direct-steer system to emphasise its sporty character, is available as an option.
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
Back to business for Midleton Area Committee
BEFORE the Midleton Area Committee of Cork County Council took their annual summer recess, there was plenty to talk about at their last meeting.
Passing grade for College Manor Estate
Cllr. Sean O’Connor, under the heading of ‘Matters Arising’ said he had spoken to the developer of the College Manor estate and that the developer had ‘no objections’ to speed ramps being placed in the estate. Madeleine Healy, Senior Executive Engineer (and Substitute Senior Engineer) stated that Eileen Coleman, Traffic Engineer, had compiled a traffic calming report outlining her proposals to the Estates Engineer, Linda Roberts.
No blockage on progress on blocked drain
Cllr. Michael Hegarty, raised the matter of the Glen Road between Midleton and Leamlara (Knockaheen). He told the meeting that the ESB had recently laid cable there and that the drain that was laid by the council to alleviate flooding appeared to have since been blocked. Dave Clark, Senior Executive Engineer (SEE) confirmed that he is pursuing this matter and that the ESB would be bringing the contractor back to sort the problem.
Garryvoe Beach: no place for hawkers
Paul Murray, Substitute Senior Executive Engineer told the meeting that he was considering ‘redoing’ the entrance to Garryvoe Beach. Bollards and stones had been placed at the entrance to act against hawkers, but the bollards have been moved. Mr. Murray highlighted the ‘successful entrance’ to Claycastle and confirmed that, once funding is received, the entrance to the Garryvoe beach would also ‘be done.’ But life wasn’t a complete beach for Mr. Murray, as Cllr. Hegarty argued that if double yellow lines were painted, the Gardaí could then act against the hawkers. The SEE stated they would investigate same.
Cllr. Mulvihill requested that a letter be sent to the IFA instructing their members to cut back their hedges.
Examinations and waiting periods
Safety bollards suggested at Ladysbridge Village and a cul-desac sign at Ballyhimikin were both set for examination by the SEE, while a decision from the OPW is still awaited regarding funding for repairs at Knockadoon Pier.
Ms. Healy highlighted that notices are issued to landowners about their responsibility to cut back their hedges. However, it was pointed out that this could be a long process, as the council need to ascertain ownership before notices are issued. Ms. Healy agreed for the IFA to be notified. In the interim, landowners in the Tay Road area will be contacted.
Tay Road footpath could cost €478,000
A report was distributed on the provision of a footpath on the Tay Road, Cobh, at the last meeting. It was argued that the proposal for a 2 metre footpath would be too wide and a 1 metre footpath would be sufficient. Ms. Healy accepted this argument however; based on the study that was carried out by D. Sullivan, SEE, a 1metre footpath proves to be narrower than specifications as set out by Cork County Council. There are land issues here such as the acquisition of land and Ms. Healy agreed that although it is a very important facility for residents in the Tay Road area, funding is also a big issue with the approximate cost of the footpath construction at €478,000. Cllr. John Mulvihill highlighted that the safety of the people should be the first and foremost priority at the moment. Ms. Healy supported this and agreed that Robert O’Sullivan would speak speak to D. Sullivan about this. Due to the urgency of the situation, Cllr. Noel Collins, Cathaoirleach, proposed that the footpath construction be funded though developments contributions. Ms. Healy said she would examine same.
Parking a private matter at the Quality Hotel, Youghal
Cllr. Michelle Hennessy stated that the Quality Hotel, Youghal had taken over an area which had previously been used for public parking. She asked if the area was in public or private ownership and received a succinct answer from SSEE Paul Murray: private.
Cllr. Hegarty argued that law was passed in 1994 stating that landowners are responsible for their own hedge cutting. The policy is that if the landowner refuses to cut hedges, the local authority takes responsibility and costs are then reverted back to the landowner. In particular, Tay Road from Cow’s Cross is a particularly dangerous black spot and hedges need to be cut here as soon as possible, the meeting was informed.
Cllr. Collins re-elected as Chairperson
Carrigane Road, Carrigtwohill: funding held up by contract
Cllr. Noel Collins asked the meeting when works on the Carrigane Road, Carrigtwohill were set to be completed and who is responsible for drawing up the contract? Ms. Healy highlighted that the NNRDO in Ballincollig are responsible for this. An advanced contract has been compiled and they are now putting together the second contract for the road overlay. Ms. Healy to speak to John Lapthorne, SE about securing funding. Cllr. Collins urged that the work be completed by September. Cllr. Barbara Murray highlighted that the council have designed and built fabulous walls, yet there is still no footpath. Ms. Healy confirmed that the release of funding is causing the delay, as funding is only released in stages after each contract is drawn up. Currently, the council are at the stage to secure the funding for
the footpath. Cllr. Collins has requested a report giving an itemised account on where the funding was spent to date. Ms. Healy agreed to speak to John Lapthorne to secure this information.
Still waiting for the bus (shelter)
Meanwhile, Cllr. Collins also asked for an update on the progress on bus shelters at Convent Cross, Midleton, Main Street, Midleton and outside the industrial zone at Tullagreine, Carrigtwohill. Cllr. Collins was informed that the council had sent a letter to Bus Eireann following the last meeting, and up to the date of their July meeting, no response had been received. It was agreed to re-issue the letter to them.
Hedging their bets
Cllr. John Mulvihill addressed the meeting on the topic of hedge cutting, as the SEE confirmed that it is the landowner’s responsibility to cut their hedges.
Cllr. Noel Collins, who has been Chairperson of the Midleton Area Committee of Cork County Council for the past 19 years, now gears up for a 20th year, following his proposal by Cllr. Hegarty (seconded by Cllr. Murray). Cllr. Collins, who was elected unopposed, thanked the members for their help during the past 19 years, before Cllr. Barbara Murray (nominated by Cllr. Mulvihill and seconded by Cllr. Hegarty) was elected unopposed as Vice Chairperson.
NNR typing errors clarified by SEE
The NNR Programme Progress Report for the Midleton, Youghal and Glanmire areas was distributed to members. A few errors appeared in the Midleton and Youghal report so Dave Clarke re-clarified these typing errors as follows: * Work at Clonmult Terrace would be commencing in early August. * Work has not yet commenced in Ballyspillane but was due to start in August.
* Whitegate Upper - Cork County Council started drainage works here and the surface dressing will be contracted out. * Ballysallagh and Ballynaskeha - both of these works will be attended to in-house. * Ballintubber Road - Midleton to Fota - This job will be awarded to a contractor. * Tallow Road at Halfway Bar this contract has been awarded to RMS. * Mogeely Village to Killeagh Road has not yet been awarded to a contractor. * The Kilnatoora to Bridgequarter Road will be attended to inhouse. * Clearies Cross to Gortroo and Lisquinlan - drainage issues need to be dealt with first by Cork County Council. Surface dressing will be contracted out.
Cllr. Mulvihill asked if Birdshill has been included in the surfacedressing programme, as Lisanisky to Birds Hill is also in very bad repair. Ms. Healy stated that these roads are not listed under the NNR Programme of Works for this year. However, Ms. Healy informed members that just because it wasn’t listed in the NNR Programme doesn’t necessarily mean that the road will not be done. Cllr. Sean O’Connor concurred with this and stated that the Birdhill road would be a big job. Following this, Cllr. Mulvihill asked for a report on plans for Birdhill Road and requested that it be available at the next meeting. Cllr. Mulvihill requested a report for the next meeting on Birdhill proposals, which it was agreed, would be compiled for the committee’s September meeting.
Cllr. Collins goes back to school
Under Notices of Motion, Cllr. Collins requested that the council, in the interest of road safety for the 213 pupils of St. Coleman’s NS, Cloyne, endeavour to have road safety measures in place before the school reopened in September, to include a signalised pedestrian crossing, which the Cloyne National School Parents Council have endorsed. Cllr. Collins had received a response from Martin O’Riordan, County Manager and Niall O’Keeffe, Personnel Department about this matter. The letter was distributed to members. Cork County Council will need to carry out a study to examine traffic when the schools return and to assess the necessary safety measures. Continues next page...
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
Midleton Area Committee seeks national status for Midleton/ Whitegate road The option of sixth class students trained by Gardaí to carry out the school warden service is one option and the second option, which would be more costly and will ensue ongoing maintenance, would be a pedestrian crossing. Cllr. Collins requested that a letter be sent to him outlining the options available so that he can notify the school’s Parents Committee.
If a tree falls...
Cllr. Collins also requested that the committee assist with the occupational therapy of a wheelchair bound person in Saleen, Cloyne and that the council repair the road outside her house. A big tree fell in the same location, which is - according to Cllr. Collins - impairing her view of the countryside and passing traffic from her kitchen window. Dave Clarke, SEE, told the meeting he had visited the site and stated that the tree is quite a distance from the person’s house. Cllr. Collins asked for the tree to be removed as it is on County Council property. However, Mr. Clarke disputed this and said that the land was not in County Council ownership. It was agreed that a Land Registry search would be carried out on the property to ascertain ownership.
National status for Midleton / Whitegate Road
Cllr. Collins also asked the meeting what progress, if any, had been made with the NRA to have the main Midleton / Whitegate road transferred to national status, due to the density of national-related traffic using the road on a daily basis. A letter from the Department of Transport was circulated to the committee’s members. It outlined that it has almost completed the process with regard to a tranche of re-classifications, and the relevant Statutory Instruments will be presented to the Minister shortly. The R630 will be examined in the context of the 2nd Tranche of Re-classifications. The Meetings Administrator, Rhea Kelly, is to write to the Dept. of Transport regarding the members’ queries. Cllr. Mulvihill asked if the R624 Fota Road has been included as a national route and Ms. Kelly will enquire about this matter too.
Toll and trouble
Cllr. Collins urged the Midleton Area Committee to oppose all efforts by the NRA to impose tolling on the Jack Lynch Tun-
nel, a development which has already been funded by the EU and to request that the NRA refurbish the dirty and broken down condition of the flyover at Lakeview, Midleton.
The proposed toll was outlined in the NRA’s Pre-Budget report to the Government and the authority is now seeking consultants to advise on the best place to put the tolls. Cllr. Collins requested that Cork County Council notify the NRA about their opposition to the controversial toll on the Jack Lynch Tunnel. Cllr. Collins proposed this opposition and Cllr. John Mulvihill seconded it. Members urged for the completion of the refurbishment of the flyover at Lakeview Midleton. Cllr. Hegarty stated that part of the refurbishment is completed (railings painted, joints repaired) however the work has not been fully completed. It was stated that the NRA have specialist contractors hired to complete the works and it is proposed that it will be late September / early October before works will be completed. Cllr. Michael Hegarty and Cllr. John Mulvihill left the meeting at this point.
Seeing signs
Cllr. Murray asked for updates on by-law signs at Garryvoe and Youghal, which Ms. Healy stated would be erected. SEE, Dave Clarke, commented that
the by-laws will be posted on laminate sheets. Youghal Town Council, meanwhile, has a different set of by-laws, which P. Murray will investigate.
Night time work for national routes, urges Cllr. Murray
Cllr. Murray proposed that works on national routes should be carried out by night as work on the routes during the day is causing massive traffic delays, especially during peak hours. ‘It is causing huge inconvenience for motorists,’ she told the meeting. Mr. Clarke responded to this, highlighting that the contractors are working extended hours, to try and get the work completed. He also stated that the quality of laying the tar is far superior by day than at night. In response to this, Cllr. Murray asked if the traffic could be managed better. Mr. Clarke agreed to examine same.
Notice served on derelict house
A derelict house at O’Neill Crowley Terrace, Youghal was the subject of discussion regarding the removal of a caravan at that location, the boarding up of
the property and dealing with water entering the adjoining property. Paul Murray, Substitute Senior Executive Engineer told the meeting that an order has been served on the caravan and, with regard to the house itself, the Housing Department are looking after this matter.
Sinking road requires maintenance
Cllr. Michelle Hennessy claimed that the Tallow Road, past the Halfway Bar, where resurfacing had taken place, appeared to be ‘sinking’ and ‘damaging cars.’ Paul Murray stated that a contractor was appointed for work on another part of the Tallow Road, and would be commencing there in August. It was agreed that the contractor will carry out some work on the section of road mentioned and if it turns out to be satisfactory and, subject to funding, the remainder of the road will be completed this year or next year. In the interim, maintenance works will be carried out.
Tarring time
Cllr. Hennessy raised the matter of the Rahinch, Killeagh Road. A public road since 1979, it has only been tarred once. Paul Murray agreed to contact the landowner living on this stretch of road.
Tar troubles
Those familiar with the bottom of the Saleen Road will agree with Cllr. Hennessy’s request that the lumps of tar on the road must be removed. While Dave Clarke stated that repairs could be difficult as it could be a drainage issue, it was agreed that Mr. Clarke and Madeleine Healy, Senior Executive Engineer would discuss the matter.
Green light for yellow box
The meeting ended on a positive note with no examination, investigation or follow-up required: Cllr. Hennessy requested a yellow box for No. 5 Gallagher’s Terrace, Youghal; Paul Murray agreed to arrange same.
Next up
The September meeting of the Midleton Area Committee took place on Monday last - issues that arose included footpaths and roads to be repaired ‘as a matter of priority’ at Castleview Estate in Carrigtwohill; potential developments at the Amgen Site; taking in charge of lights in Cobh; traffic management plans; erosion funding; beach clean-ups; impassable roads; and danger ‘to life and limb’ on Midleton’s footpaths.
The Quiet Man’s family to visit Cork for Maureen O’Hara Movie memorabilia exhibit shows ‘True Grit’
THE family of legendary actor, John Wayne are to fly into Ireland to collect this year’s Maureen O’Hara Foundation Legacy & Excellence Award on Saturday, October 1st at the Maritime Hotel in Bantry. John Wayne’s son, Patrick Wayne, daughter, Aissa and granddaughter, Jennifer will also be attending.
Guests attending the black tie dinner will have a once in a life-time opportunity to have individual photographs taken with screen legend, Maureen O’Hara and Patrick Wayne. Also flying in to attend this dinner will be Chief Executive Officer, Brian Downes and the President of the John Wayne Birthplace, Joe Zuckscwerdt from Winterset, Iowa.
Commenting on the forthcoming awards night, Frank McCarthy, Chief Executive of the Maureen O’Hara Foundation, said, ‘We are delighted to welcome members of the John Wayne family to Ireland, to salute “The Duke” for his outstanding achievements as much loved legendary American film actor, director and producer. ‘His distinctive voice and style became synonymous with all his great films and we are particularly fond of his outstanding achievement with director, John Ford and our very own Maureen O’Hara, in the making of The Quiet Man.’ A special award on the night will be presented to family members of the late Eugene Lambert, owner of the
Lambert Puppet Theatre Monkstown, Dublin.
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The Lambert family will be presented with this award to posthumously acknowledge Eugene’s outstanding and tireless contribution to the Arts in Ireland, and to children in particular.
The awards night at the Maritime Hotel, will feature a host of well known performers, including singer, Moya Brennan from Clannad, The Three Tenors and musician, Liam O’Connor. Additionally there will be an exhibition of original costumes worn by John Wayne and Maureen O’Harafrom memorable movies such as The Quiet Man (1952), Big Jake (1972), True Grit (1969) and Rio Bravo
(1959), amongst others, which will no doubt be of huge interest to cinema fans, detailing - as they do some of the most important - and most loved - films ever committed to celluloid. The recent remake of True Grit has also introduced a whole new audience to the 1969 original. The Foundation is delighted to have John Wayne’s movie costumes, which will go on display to the public on Sunday, October 2nd, from 12.30pm to 3pm.
Entry is free to this exhibition of movie memorabilia. Tickets for the awards night are limited, and some are still available by calling 027 63237 or 087 226 1194.
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A sporting chance
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MAIN EVENTS
SENIOR HURLING FINAL - OCT 2ND 2/5 CIT 9/4 Carrigtwohill 10/1 Draw
ALL IRELAND SENIOR LADIES FOOTBALL FINAL * COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS * RUGBY WORLD CUP * HORSE RACING * GREYHOUNDS * SOCCER PREMIER INTERMEDIATE HURLING 9/10 Courcey Rovers 15/8 Newcestown 11/4 Youghal
INTERMEDIATE HURLING FINAL 60 Mins Evs Fr. O'Neill’s Evs Bandon 8/1 Draw
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11/4 Castlehaven / CIT 15/2 Castlehaven / Carrigtwohill
Castlemartyr Resort hosts Invitational Dressage Challenge on the front lawn!
Jane Donckers from Belgium, winner in the 3 star class at the Ballindenisk Johnson & Perrott Landrover International Horse Trails with Andrew Phelan, General Manager, Castlemartyr Resort and Mark Whitaker, Managing Director, Johnson & Perrott Landrover
Irish competitors Sarah Wardel and Jane Doherty
CASTLEMARTYR Resort hosted an Invitational Dressage Challenge in association with the Johnson and Perrott Land Rover International Horse Trials, which took place at Ballindenisk, Watergrasshill last week.
As a prelude to the event, on Tuesday, September 13th, some of the best rider/horse combinations battled it out in a winner takes all Dressage Challenge, with the spec-
Sisters Ciara, Kelly and Grainne Steele, from Castlemartyr
Deirdre and baby Meabh Cashman from Killeagh at the Ballindenisk Johnson & Perrott Landrover International Horse Trails at The Castlemartyr Resort, Cork. (Photos: Donagh Glavin)
tacular Castlemartyr Resort as a backdrop to the action. Stunning horses, riders in tails and top hats and a beautiful country resort all made this a memorable day!.
The Horse Trials are a real test of horse and rider. The competition comprised three phases: dressage, cross country and showjumping. The best dressage was a beautiful picture of harmony between horse and rider, while
the cross country challenge required the horse to be bold, honest and brave. On showjumping day, the horse must be agile and careful. Those poles are easy to knock!
Ballindenisk is one of the country’s premier horse trials venues and the organisers welcomed riders from twelve countries, who competed on 180 horses over four days of international competition.
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Lower Aghada Tennis & Sailing Club THIS October, Philip Cronin returns to Lower Aghada with his very successful gentle introduction to tennis for all adult beginners. Starting on Tuesday, October 4th at 7.30pm, the sessions are free for club members and are confined to 10 players per session. All participants are asked to bring 2 x €1 coins to cover the charge for lights. A booking sheet is now up in the clubhouse.
Senior coaching
Irish American Club Night – an oustanding success On Friday, September 16th, Lower Aghada hosted a special Irish American-themed club night to celebrate top Irish players Conor Niland and Louk Sorensen reaching the recent US Open. The themed club night was an outstanding success, with all participants treated to a superb meal of Irish Stew and All American Apple Pie, cooked by Susan Meaney. Thanks to Sheila Daly and Maureen Ja-
worska who co-ordinated the night. The club looks forward to the next themed club night which takes place this Hallowe’en; however, in the meantime, regular club nights continues every Friday at 8pm and all members are welcome.
Congratulations to Lower Aghada Tennis Club’s, Vince Lawton, who represented Munster in the Junior Veteran Inter-Pros, held at Sunday’s Well Boating & Tennis Club on September 9th and 10th. Munster retained their title, with a two game winning margin over Leinster. This is a terrific achievement, and Vince, with his partner Rob Murphy from St. Michael’s, contributed to this result by winning their two doubles matches.
Munster wins Junior Veteran Inter-Pros
For updates and more information on Lower Aghada Tennis & Sailing Club find the club on Facebook, email admin@loweraghadatennis.ie or call (021) 4661200.
Midleton Athletic Club THE first round of the East Cork Cross Country Championships took place on Sunday, September 18th. This event was held in Tower Park, Youghal and praise must go to Youghal Athletic Club on a very well laid out course. Midleton AC was represented by a large number of athletes who displayed some fine performances.
Juvenile news
GU10 Team – 3rd, Lia O’Brien 7th, Ciara Fives 10th, Caoimhe Carey 15th & Sophie Mulcahy 19th.
Results as follows:
BU10 1st Paul Hartnett. Team - 2nd. Paul Hartnett 1st, Hameed Olatunji 6th, Ciarmhac Smyth 14th & Luke Thompson 15th. Also having a good run on the day were Ben Ryan 22nd, David Ryan 25th, Darragh Ryan 26th & Joshua Pennent 27th GU12 2nd Tamzin Muldowney. Team - 3rd Tamzin Muldowney 2nd, Julianne Stack 9th, Róisín O’Sullivan 11th, Emily Mulcahy 13th. Ayisha Olatunji also ran very well to finish 17th BU12 Team – 1st Cathal Morrissey 4th, John Forde 7th,
Lismore ladies golf Results
14/9: 18 Hole Stableford, Members Prizes 1st Laoise Ní Chonchubhair (36) 43pts 2nd Helen Farrow (36) 38pts Gross Joan Cahillane (15) 23pts
Fixtures
Next weekend is our Ladies outing to Castlerosse
Aaron Leahy 8 , Shane Connor 12 . Frank O’Brien also had a strong finish to come 12th th
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GU14 2nd Jessica Strain & 3rd Norah O’Brien. Team – 1st Jessica Strain 2nd, Norah O’Brien 3rd, Nollaig O’Sullivan 5th & Caroline Leahy 8th
BU14 2nd Liam Stack & 3rd Andrew Ryan. Darragh Thompson crossed the line in 4th spot following a fine run GU16 2nd Caoilinn Hickey
GU18 2nd Blaithín Lynch
Congratulations to our U19 athlete Orlagh Farmer who has been selected for the Irish Junior Cross Country Team and well done to Caoilinn Hickey who is on the Munster Cross Country panel. Orlagh’s also wished the best of luck for next Sunday’s All Ireland Football Final.
Other news
Finally, congratulations to all our athletes who have done so well in their Junior and Leaving Cert. exams
on September 24th and 25th. Details are posted up in the clubhouse.
This promises to be a very enjoyable weekend for the many ladies travelling to Macroom on Saturday and to Castlerosse on Sunday. 28/9: 18 Holes S/Ford - Members Prizes.
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The Week In Sport with Declan Barron
Brilliant win over Australia sets Ireland up for good World Cup
IRELAND came up trumps with a fantastic win over Australia in Eden Park on Saturday morning. Declan Kidney’s side certainly came up trumps against the Aussies, and have now given themselves a great chance to make the knockout stages. Ireland have two further Pool C games to get through, but wins over Russia and Italy should set Ireland up for a quarter-final shot at either Wales or Samoa, as South Africa look set to top that group.
If that happens, then Declan Kidney’s side could have the better half of the draw with England and France also set for the Irish side of the draw with Australia, South Africa and favourites New Zealand on the other half of the draw. For now, however, the Irish have done all that has been asked of them and their confidence should be high going into the remaining games. Splendid performances from Paul O’Connell, Sean O’Brien and Tommy Bowe set Ireland on their way, as the Irish forwards controlled the game, allowing the backs to push the Aussie side back. While it was all kicks and a drop goal that secured the win, the Irish showed enough to suggest that they are now viable contenders and, unless they slip up against Italy, they should top group C and secure the easier quarter-final spot.
Tipperary tops in Minor Football thriller
HATS off to the Tipperary Minor Footballers who fashioned a memorable second All-Ireland title win for the Premier County with another amazing comeback to thwart a Dublin side that looked winners at half-time. Tipperary had come from eight points down to overhaul Cork in the Munster Championship, while they came from eleven points in arrears to rein in Kerry. On this occasion, they trailed by five points at half-time, but they produced another fantastic second half performance to win by 3-9 to 1-14 in an absolutely marvellous Football Final. It was hard luck on a Dublin side that have lost in both hurling and football finals this season, but for Tipperary it will be a day that will live long in the memory. To have witnessed such a great game was a privilege as the Minor decider again served up a thrilling contest.
like breaking the hoodoo of corner forwards wearing the No. 13 jersey, never having captained a winning football side, as Colm Cooper looked like being the one to claim the cup as he had put Kerry into a four point lead with just four minutes remaining. Dublin were not playing well, but a slip from Declan O’Sullivan opened the door, allowing Dublin in for a goal. Two points followed and suddenly Dublin were in front. Kieran Donaghy scored a marvellous equaliser as a draw looked likely as the match went into time added on. The two minutes were almost up, as Dublin won a free some 40 yards from goal. Goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton stepped forward to dissect the uprights with his kick and, suddenly, Dublin were in front with time running out. It was a truly dramatic ending to what was not a great final, yet it will be remembered for those nail-biting closing five minutes as Kerry were caught at the post.
Cork in EA Sports Cup Final against Derry City
Having bowed out to St. Patrick’s Athletic in the Ford FAI Cup quarter-final last Friday night, Cork City will hope to go one better this weekend when they take on Derry City in the EA Sports Cup Final. City were disappointed not to get at least a draw against St. Pat’s, so on this occasion they will again be looking for a big performance against Premier opposition. City should go up next season, so Tommy Dunne will be looking at his players to see if they are up to the task.
Football semi-finals this Saturday
The semi-finals of the Cork Senior Football Championship take place this Saturday where UCC face Avondhu and Castlehaven take on Carberry Rangers. Martin Hickey from Carrignavar will feature for UCC, who will look to join CIT, who are in the hurling final. At the beginning of the year, apart from Castlehaven, all the other sides would have been outsiders but, just like the hurling, the old order is changing with new teams coming to the fore.
Best of luck to the Cork Ladies Dramatic finish sees Dublin claim Football team
the Sam Maguire
IN the Senior Football All Ireland decider, Dublin snatched a dramatic injury-time winner to claim victory over Kerry in a hectic final few minutes that saw Kerry lose a four point lead. Kerry looked
Inch Rover’s Amy O’Shea will be hoping to lead Cork to victory over Monaghan in next Sunday’s Ladies Football All Ireland Final. A great game is in prospect and the best of luck to Amy and Cork as they bid to reclaim their title.
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Team Youghal complete Race Around Ireland for the third time
TEAM Youghal made history in Navan, Co. Meath on Sunday, September 11th, when they started the Race Around Ireland for the third successive year in a row.
Christy McCarthy from Team Youghal left the starting line in Market Square, Navan, at 5.15pm, after playing the National Anthem on the bagpipes for the opening of the race, and then headed north for his first stint in the toughest cycling endurance test in Europe. The team cycled straight into Hurricane Katia on Sunday night and for most of the day on Monday, which saw them going through Northern Ireland, over to Donegal and then down to Sligo. One of the cyclists commented that it was the first time he had to cycle down a hill!
Tuesday saw a let-up in the weather as the team headed for Galway, and continued down into Limerick and Kerry. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Team Youghal entered their home county of Cork as they continued on their journey in The Race Around Ireland. Before reaching County Cork they cycled through the Black Valley in Kerry around midnight, so they did not get to see the beautiful landscapes that rural Kerry has to offer. However, this was not the case for West Cork, as the team headed into the Rebel County as the sun rose, in good form, in good weather and going strong. The team cycled through West Cork and reached Cork City around 3pm on Wednesday, where Christy McCarthy took on the infamous Patrick’s Hill in Cork and won. Team Youghal then continued on to their home town of Youghal and arrived
Midleton Wheelers CyCling & Triathlon Club Est. 1987 GREAT results from club members Peter O’Gorman and Katie Cooke at the Blackwater Triathlon, organised by Blackwater Tri Club. Well done guys.
Sunday saw members head out for a steady 95km spin out towards Cork, up through the Lee Valley and home via Passage. Climbing was the order of the day with some short but hard climbs taken in during the run. Phil Cunningham made the final 5km hard for everyone by putting in a really hard turn at the front, while heading home towards Midleton.
Several members took part in the Lost Sheep Tri, which was organised by the Cork Tri Club. A great result for Katie Cooke, who was in the top four in the women’s group. The event was the Middle Distance National Championships which makes the results from the event even more impressive.
Winter Training Yes, Winter!
Winter training takes place on Sundays at 9am, leaving from An Rothar, Midleton. Anyone interested in joining the club or merely wishing to join our weekend training rides would be very welcome. Contact Derek on 0871320503.
Peter O’Gorman in action at the Lost Sheep Tri.
2012 Events:
The following have been confirmed on the 2012 Cycling Ireland Calendar - The Christ Church Cycle and The Stephen Roche Tour De Cure.
For all you TT fans out there, we are also planning an open TT league. This will be open for all clubs and will be held on the Cork County TT route. Stay tuned for more details. If you would like more details on the club, please feel free to contact us 087 1320503 or find us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/groups/13253990343 4862/) Midleton Wheelers Cycling & Triathlon Club - Powered by Velo Revolution.
around 5pm to a huge welcome. This boosted the spirits of everyone on the team and gave them the energy required for the final leg of the journey. Team Youghal then continued up the east coast of Ireland into Wa-
terford, Wexford, Wicklow, Dublin and Co.Meath. They completed two major climbs during this journey, namely Mount Leinster and The Sally Gap.
At 10.40am on Thursday morning, Team Youghal crossed the finish line in Navan to complete their Race Around Ireland in a time of 89 hours 25 minutes. During the race, the team cycled 2,172 km with an average speed
(Photo & report: John Hennessy) of 24.29 km/h with someone in the saddle at all times. This year, Team Youghal completed The Race Around Ireland for two local charities: Youghal Hospice and Youghal Meals On Wheels.
Youghal’s Jason Ryan wins Kartmania.ie rallysprint
BLACK clouds did little to spoil a great win for Youghal driver, Jason Ryan, Jason, who has not always had the best of luck, took a well-deserved win last weekend in his home-build Kia Motors Youghal Starlet.
The day was mostly dry, but the rain did make the difference, Over the first run, Davy Armstrong in the 300 + bhp Escort was looking sharp and was a mere .9 of a second up on Jason after the first run. Run two destroyed it for Armstrong when a fellow competitor took out the timing gear. Armstrong had to get a rerun - sadly for him this happened during the only big shower of rain during the day. The time lost here could never be made up and Armstrong, while being quicker on four of the five runs, was never going to be able to make up the 8 seconds he lost in the wet. Keith Power, in the super 1600 Clio, was generally just marginally slower than Ryan and, on the 4th run, was even quicker but, at the end of the day he was second by 2.4 seconds, showing that there was little in it.
Armstrong was in third place, and fourth was a great drive by Allen Treacy in the Corolla - always the front running twowheel drive man from the (IMC). Allen was taking his neighbour Carmel for a spin and he thought he was just a bit too sideways, particularly when he had a bit of a moment on run
two. However, he was more than happy with fourth place.
Brian O’Keeffe was 5th. He said from the start that this track would suit a Civic or a Starlet. ‘It’s just too tight and twisty for my Subaru,’ he added - and he was right, however, he enjoyed his run in his home club event.
The rest of the top 10 included Luke McCarthy and Paul Brown in Civics with Michael Ryan in his Fiesta ninth and another IMC member, William Walsh, 10th.
2 Keith Power Clio 00:08:37.2 01:46.1 01:44.2 01:41.5 01:41.7 01:43.7 3 Davy Armstrong Escort 00:08:39.9 01:44.2 01:50.6 01:41.3 01:41.3 01:42.5 4 Allen Treacy Corolla 00:08:46.6 01:47.9 01:46.6 01:45.2 01:42.9 01:44.0 5 Brian O’Keeffe Impreza 00:08:50.2 01:48.1 01:47.1 01:46.3 01:44.6 01:44.1 6 Luke McCarthy Civic 00:08:57.7 01:52.2 01:47.9
01:46.4 01:44.8 01:46.4 7 Paul Browne Civic 00:09:03.3 01:51.2 01:47.3 01:55.4 01:44.9 01:44.5 8 Colm Noonan 306 00:09:05.9 01:50.9 01:51.4 01:47.3 01:48.3 01:48.0 9 Michael Ryan Fiesta 00:09:09.4 01:53.2 01:51.9 01:49.2 01:48.3 01:46 10 William Walsh Corolla 00:09:09.5 01:52.4 01:49.7 01:48.3 01:49.9 01:49.2
The day belonged to Youghal man, Jason Ryan in the Kia Motors Youghal Starlet. It was Jason’s first outright win in an event, however there was drama on the last run when, as Jason pulled off the line, some noticed the tyre looked a little soft. Jason said, ‘I thought the car was a bit loose but I just kept driving it!’
As he came back in to the pit area, the tyre was almost flat. A 2” piece of metal was pulled out of the tyre, with Jason concluding, ‘We had our bit of luck today.’ The IMC ran a great event and Clerk of the Coarse, Emmet Cronin, said thanks to its hardworking members and for the support of Kartmania.ie - also thanks to the day’s competitors for a great day’s sport. 1 Jason Ryan Starlet 00:08:34.8 01:45.3 01:42.2 01:41.4 01:42.8 01:43.1
Deputy Clerk of the Course Joe Fitzgibbon, Kartmania.ie Winner Jason Ryan and Clerk of the Course, Emmet Cronin
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Youghal golf club Club members getting ready to take off on the club Charity Cycle
THIS week saw club members take part in various events on a wide and varied scale. The week started off on Thursday night with Noel Berkeley finishing second in a 5km road race in Cork City. This was followed with Dave McCarthy & John O’Connell finishing 41st and 45th respectively in the Little Bo Peep Triathlon in Kenmare - an event which closes the season for many triathletes. This is an Irish Championship Event and Dave finished 3rd in his category. The Murphy Brothers, Eoin and new Ironman AJ, took to the roads for the half marathon in Blarney, completing the course in 1 hour 28 minutes and 1 hour 31minutes respectively. Finally, Alan O’Brien took to the roads of Siyney and completed his third marathon in over 27 degrees of heat.
Club Charity Cycle and end of season social
On Saturday, the club held its end of season charity cycle and had a function in Isaac’s Bar, where
Midleton Indoor Bowls
The teams in Midleton’s sections are all from very strong clubs and we are facing a very tough campaign. Section 4: Midleton, Watergrashill, Mahon, St. Luke’s, St. Mary’s and Carrigaline GAA
As normal, training cycles are organised on a weekly basis and details appear on Facebook/Teamer. Any enquiries, suggestions or otherwiseto Club Secretary Tadgh O’Brien at 087 247 5875.
Midleton’s Curragh Jamie is top dog
THE draw was made at the weekend for the 2011 – 2012 Inter Club Leagues, sponsored by O’Brien’s Garage, Midleton, and our club is very proud to enter three teams for the coming season.
Our record in the league over the past three seasons has been outstanding, in reaching the final each year and retaining the trophy last year after winning the league for the first time in the 2009 – 2010 season.
some prizes were raffled off. The main prize was a Tour of Ireland jersey signed by Lance Armstrong, which was won by club member Dave O’Brien. The spin itself went well with one heavy shower in the middle. Two stops - one in Rathcormac and one in Watergrasshill - and then it was downhill all the way back on the newly surfaced main road which everyone enjoyed. This event ends the current season for the club, though there are still events being held. Special thanks to Ted and son Aidan Crowley who assisted in the running of the event and Aidan who supplied the signed jersey. Also to Ken at Isaac’s and to Barry McMahon of Regency Interiors who sponsored prizes for the raffle. A final figure is not yet available but no doubt last year’s figure of €250 will be well beaten.
Ladies
14/9 - 18 Holes Singles Stableford Category A: 1st Sharon Ormonde (15) 43pts, 2nd Sheelagh O’Brien (17) 35pts Category B: 1st Breda O’Donoghue (22) 39pts, 2nd Paula Brennan (21) 38pts, 3rd Kitty O’Sullivan (28) 37pts Category C: 1st Mel Mythen (36) 34pts, 2nd Ann Lavan (35) 32pts, 3rd Helen Waide (36) 32pts CSS: 74 - 36pts 11 Holes Singles: Anne O. Coleman 18pts 21/9: 3 Person Team Event/Emer Casey Foundation 28/9: 18 Holes Singles Stableford 12/10: 18 Holes Singles
Fixtures:
Gents
13/9 - 15/9: Open 3ball 1st Pat Healy (15) John O’Leary (16) Martin Murphy (12) Gold Coast - 60pts 2nd John Hooley (6) Tony Lynch (10) Paul Morrison (15) Youghal - 58pts 16/9 - 18/9: - Open 18 Holes Singles Stableford 1st Geoff Neary (13) 40pts, 2nd John Keniry (18) 40pts Cat 0-7: PJ Bunyan (6) 37pts Cat 8-13: Martin Canning (12) 38pts, Richard Griffin (11) 38pts Cat 14-18: David Fitzgerald (15) 37pts, Richard Callaghan (18) 37pts Cat 19+ Michael Carroll (23) 37pts CSS: Fri 35pts, Sat 36pts, Sun 35pts Tuesday & Thursday: Open 3ball 23/9 - 25/9: Open 18H Singles 25/9: pm 10 Holes Mixed Foursomes 25/9 at 7pm: Presentation of prizes for the Open 3Ball held on 9/9 - 11/9.
Fixtures:
Midleton Indoor Bowls - last year’s league winners
Section 7: Midleton, Rockies, Sacred Heart, Ballincollig Comm., Cox’s Hall and Blackpool Section 8: Midleton, Ballincollig GAA, Highfield, Carrigalline Comm., Mitchelstown and Ballinlough.
Our members returned to the GAA at the beginning of September, and are putting in a huge effort in practicing every Tuesday and Thursday night, with between 20 and 30 members participating each evening. The best of luck to everyone for the coming season.
GEAROID Condon, Chairman, Kinsale GAA, makes a presentation to Mick O’Keeffe following the Patricia O’Keeffe (Midleton) owned, Curragh Jamie’s win in the Kinsale GAA A3 525 Stakes Final at Curraheen Park on Friday. Included are
Julie O’Keeffe, John O’Brien and John O’Herlihy with Kinsale GAA representatives David Shortall, Micheal O’Connor and Mary Stanley, with Liz Igoe and Brain Collins, Curraheen Park. (Photo: Mike English)
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A decade of delicious dining in Midleton
Leonie Ryan, Maitre d’Ess (!) at Raymond’s Restaurant for the past ten years, raising a glass with Raymond
The future looks fantastic at Raymond’s
Celebrating 10 years RAYMOND Whyte, proprietor of Raymond's Restaurant, Distillery Walk, Midleton is full up. No, he hasn't been sampling his own dishes...
Head Chef at Raymond's Restaurant, Stephen Lee is taking stock - literally. JUGGLING sauces (the aforementioned stock), carving the roast of the day, adding herbs and spices and ensuring the entire kitchen works like a well-oiled (and seasoned) machine, he still found time to talk to the East Cork Journal on this, Raymond's 10th anniversary. Now in his 9th year at the restaurant, the Ballinacurra local stills looks forward to getting up for work in the morning, and preparing a huge range of superb dishes for Raymond's loyal customers. 'It's hard work, but rewarding,' Stephen smiles. 'I work with 4 other chefs and, between us, we bring the best of all our knowledge to the table.' Stephen's signature dish - Roast Pork with Toulouse Sausage, Braised Red Cabbage and a Port Jus, has proved immensely popular with Raymond's patrons and Stephen is more than happy to accommodate their wishes, adding Mediterranean and Asian influences to the menu. Sourcing fresh fish, meats, fruit and vegetables locally, Stephen believes in promoting the culinary bounty right on our doorstep. 'There's so much to choose from in Cork,' Stephen enthuses, 'it would be a sin not to use it.' With that, Stephen's back to the four pots bubbling on the stove, while calling orders to the other chefs and keeping an eye on a sizzling pan. And they say men can't multi-task.
Raymonds Restaurant
Bookings now being taken for Christmas 2011
Distillery Walk, Midleton Tel: 021 4635235
Instead, as part of his restaurant's 10th anniversary celebrations he has offered the public of East Cork the opportunity - for three nights only - of availing of a 2 course meal for only €10, and each day is completely sold out (although Raymond suggests poppiung in at lunchtime in case a table arises!) 'It's a chance to give something back to our loyal customers,' he tells the East Cork Journal. 'We've been here for a decade now and, along with my wonderful staff, we felt it was the perfect chance to say thank you. We’ve also got more special offers in the pipeline - so watch this space!’ When Raymond's Restaurant opened in September 2001, it was a different world. As Raymond's popularity grew and grew, so did his customer base. In the time-honoured tradition of word of mouth, Raymond began diversifying his menu, lengthening his opening hours and recruiting more staff. Mairead Whyte, a customer for the past decade, tells the East Cork Journal, 'You just can't fault it - any of it. The staff are fantastic - and so is the food. One on its own is surprising enough to find, but when you combine the two, you can't go wrong!' Mairead and a group of friends meet weekly for lunch at Raymond's ('He's kind enough to keep our table each week too!'). 'We feel like VIPs when we come here,' Mairead enthuses. Elizabeth Mansfield, another loyal customer adds, 'You eat at Raymond's Restaurant, you tell everyone about it, and you know that they will enjoy the experience just as much as you did. You never have any fears recommending Raymond's you're guaranteed a wonderful meal, with excellent service. And, if you buy someone a voucher for the restaurant, you know it will be appreciated and used!'
But, although Raymond's name is the one above the door - he knows he couldn't do it on his own. 'My staff are the best staff you could ask for,' he states. 'They've all been with me for a long time, and the customers know and like them too. Stephen is a wonderful Head Chef, and I couldn't ask any more of him or any of my staff and it's a family affair too, as my Aunty Lily is baking an anniversary cake for us. I suppose a love of cooking just runs in the family. It's a passion - and if you're not passionate about food, there's no point to it.' Leonie Ryan, Youghal, has been Raymond's right-hand woman since Raymond's Restaurant opened a decade ago. Described by Raymond as, 'not only a fantastic staff member, but a true friend,' Leonie ensures the customers get 'what they want, when they want it - and always with a genuine smile. We consider ourselves one big family at Raymond's and the customers come under that heading too'
Serving staff, Marg Curtin and Bozena Osanke with regular weekly customers, Yvonne, Catherine and Elizabeth
Sunday: A La Carte & Set Menu
Labelled as Maitre d'Ess (we might start a trend here), Leonie tells the East Cork Journal, 'On behalf of myself and all the staff, we'd like to say "thank you" to Raymond. You couldn't ask for a more wonderful boss, who we all consider to be a friend too.' Already gearing up for (dare we say it?) Christmas, Raymond is delighted that people are already booking their party nights, eager to get in before Raymond's is - inevitably - sold out. 'It's been a rollercoaster ten years,' Raymond concludes, 'but we're already planning for the future - and, like a good wine, it's all going to get even better with age!' With that, he's off to greet another group of regular customers, offering them their usual table and offering that personal touch. Good food is one thing, but when it's combined with excellent service - that's something to savour.
BELOW LEFT: Keep it clean with Artur and Frances. CENTRE: Customers Christopher and Jamie raise a glass to Raymond’s 10th anniversary. RIGHT: Head Chef, Steven Lee sitrs up a storm in the kitchen
ABOVE: Proprietor, Raymond Whyte, with loyal customers Mairead and Anita Bane RIGHT: Sous Chef, Shane Nugent & Chef de Partie, John Paul Walsh have a lot on their plates!
OPEN 7 DAYS
Sunday 12 - 9pm Monday through to Saturday 12 noon - 10pm
Open for Lunch 12 - 3pm Early Bird Menu 5.30pm - 7.30pm Dinner & A La Carte menu 7.30 - 10.00pm
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal was probably the fairest result. Youghal 2 RESULTS Cappoquin can be happy with
W.W.E.C. BRIDEVIEW AND KILWORTH SET THE PACE IN PREMIER DIVISION
LISMORE AND ACCRINGTON LEAD THE PROMOTION PACK IN FIRST DIVISION NO LUCK IN FAI JUNIOR CUP FOR LOCAL TEAMS
LAST Sunday saw the opening rounds of the Umbro FAI Junior Cup take place with two teams from the WWEC - Railway Athletic and Castlebridge Celtic travelling to North and South Tipperary, but unfortunately both returned home defeated.
In the Premier League, Brideview defeated Inch to stay top with Kilworth, who easily defeated Blackwater.
In the 1st Division, Lismore and Accrington lead the table with two victories, while newcomers Kinsalebeg defeated Glen View to record their first league victory in only their second league game. Youghal Utd. played their first game in the WWEC League for many years, and drew at home to Kilworth B. The U19 League kicked off on Saturday with one game played, and local rivals Cappoquin and Railway were all square at the end of 90 minutes.
Sallypark 3 Castlebridge 1
Castlebridge were the first of the WWEC clubs into action in the Umbro FAI Junior Cup when they made the long trip to North Tipperary to play Premier side Sallypark. The strong wind was always going to be the catalyst in this clash, and the home side had the use of the gale in the opening half - and took full advantage when scoring three goals. This looked insurmountable at the break but, with the wind behind their backs, Castlebridge took the game to their hosts and were rewarded when Robbie Feeney equalised. Then came the turning point, when Castlebridge were awarded a penalty, but the WWEC side did not avail of this and the conversion was missed and, for the rest of the game, Sallypark were content to soak up the Castlebridge pressure and ran out winners with a visit to Conna in the next round to play Valley Rangers on the week ending October 16th.
Cashel Town 6 Railway Athletic 3
Railway made the trip to Cashel on Sunday afternoon to play the
TS&DL Premier side, Cashel Town, in the FAI Junior Cup. Cashel were favourites going into this game, but were surprised when Killian O’Sullivan gave the WWEC side the lead early in the first half. However, stung by this score, Cashel hit back and scored three times before Mario scored for Railway to leave only a goal between the sides at the break. However, after the restart, Cashel hit the visitors with two quick goals before Liam McLoughlin pulled a goal back to leave two between the sides and 15 minutes remaining. Cashel added a sixth before the final whistle to give them a comfortable victory, but credit to Railway for a spirited performance from a Premier side in South Tipperary.
As in the last season, Brideview defeated Inch twice in the league, but the East Cork side went on to lift the trophy. This season, Inch have played two games and lost both, with Friday night’s defeat leaving the champions with a lot to do to retain their title. From the off, Brideview had set their stall on winning the league and leading at half-time by two goals to nil, they were comfortable and one could sense they meant business against the champions. Shane O’Connor opened the scoring and Michael Curley converted a penalty after O’Connor was fouled in the area. In the second half, goals from William Curley, Eric Hickey and Shane Gildea wrapped up the points for the home side and in two games they have scored nine goals without conceding any, while it is worrying times for the champions, having conceded eight goals, without finding the net in either of their two games.
Brideview 5 Inch 0
Kilworth 7 Blackwater 1
Kilworth are keeping pace with Brideview following this victory at Pound Lane on Sunday morning against a very understrength Blackwater. The opening half was an even affair, but Kilworth showed their class with two goals from Tommy Seymour and a goal from Seanie Shanahan to a goal from Johnny Wall, to leave the home side with a comfortable half-time lead. In
the second half, Kilworth proved much too strong with goals from Shanahan, Joe Aherne, Paddy Kenneally and Eoin Condon ensuring the points went to the home team, who are now joint top of the table with Brideview. This is a great start to the season for the North Cork team and next Sunday’s game in Conna should be a thriller. Blackwater, missing many of their first team squad, will have to start to pick up the points sooner than later to be sure of a place in Premier football next season, even though only two games have been played.
Clashmore 3 Mogeely 1
Clashmore got their first points of the season after a well deserved victory over Mogeely at Pablo Park on Sunday morning. It was an even first half with both sides failing to convert their chances until just before halftime, when an Aidan Trihy shot was deflected to the net to give the home team the lead at the break. In the second half, there were further goals from Jamie Murphy and John Prendergast for the home team, while Alan Collins had a consolation goal for the visitors. Mogeely will be disappointed with this result, while Clashmore will be glad to have got their first victory and points since their return to the Premier.
Cappoquin 0 Valley Rangers 0
This was a brilliant draw for Cappoquin on Sunday morning last against a Valley side that we have nominated as one of the two teams to lift the title at the end of the season. During the previous week, Cappoquin travelled to Blackwater and picked up three points with a very young team and, on Sunday, Ray Murphy persevered with his youth policy and it paid off again, albeit with a draw on this occasion. Valley has one of the strongest squads on paper and we felt they would come away with all three points. However, while hitting a post early on, they never looked like breaking down the home defence. In fact, Cappoquin created their own chances to win the game, but with a balanced view, a draw
their two league games to date, while Valley will point to the fact this was their first competitive game of the season. Yes, a long season ahead.
Brideview B 1 Accrington 2
Played in Tallow on Saturday evening, the home team were not at full strength for the visit of this Fermoy-based team. Accrington won their opening game the previous week and were full of confidence for the trip to Tallow, more so when Noel McNamara gave them the lead at the interval. Brideview equalised early after the restart when Tommy Daly scored, and then Brideview went in search of the goal that would give them all three points and, from all of their possession, they could not get the score. It was Liam Whelan who scored for the visitors and got the points, and this victory see Accrington go joint top of the table after two games, which is a great position for this club - who were relegated last season. Brideview were very much understrength for this game, and will definitely improve as the season progresses.
Lismore 7 Valley Rangers B 1
Lismore played their first league at the Castle Farm Grounds in twelve months on Sunday morning last, and came out on top with all three points that keep them joint top of the table after two games. A nervous start by the home team saw Valley presented with two goalscoring chances, but the home keeper saved both efforts. The opening goal came on 25 minutes when the Valley defence failed to deal with a corner and Michael Shanahan headed home for the goal lead. Two minutes later, a wonderful free-kick by Kenny Moore from outside the area ended up in the Conna net and, 10 minutes from the break, Gavin Pratt finished off a marvellous move when Moore passed for Pratt to find the net.
5 minutes after the restart, Houlihan scored a fourth before Valley pulled a goal back through Sean McInerney. But two goals from Eddie Pollard and a Shanahan goal completed the Lismore scoring, and they have now scored 17 goals in two games. Valley missed a penalty with 10 minutes remaining. Lismore played well and deserved their victory, but they know there is stronger opposition waiting, but at the moment they are top of the table, and what more can be asked, while Valley had the longserving Brendan Hickey giving another marvellous display at the centre of the Conna defence.
The league welcomed back Youghal on Saturday last at Ardrath Park after many years absence, when they played hosts to Kilworth. Much was expected of Youghal, but it was the young visiting team that led at the break through Colm Sweeney. Youghal equalised after the restart when Stephen Barry found the net, but Kilworth scored again, and again it was Sweeney, but Youghal fought back and were rewarded when Diarmuid Shreuel equalised for a share of the points. A very good result for this young Kilworth team and for Youghal, who will be pleased to be back playing in the WWEC League and can look forward to a good season ahead.
Kilworth B 2
Kinsalebeg 3 Glen View 2
We salute Kinsalebeg on recording their first victory in the WWEC League on Sunday morning when defeating Glen View at Fitzgerald Park. Having suffered heavy defeats in two cup, and one league game, this victory was indeed very welcome. Denis Byrne opened the scoring for the visitors before Stephen Smiddy equalised for the home side. Ronan Beard and Smiddy both scored before the break to leave the sides level at half-time. The second half saw Glen View with plenty of possession but they could not penetrate a solid home rearguard. With 10 minutes remaining, Smiddy found the net again to complete his hattrick and secure the first points of the campaign for Kinsalebeg. This was a disappointing result for Glen View who were short many of their regulars, but would still have expected to secure at least a point. Overall a bad day for the Melleray team, but a joyous one for the Kinsalebeg side.
Ballybridge 3 Clashmore B 2
This was a very entertaining game, played at the Ballymacoda venue on Sunday morning, with the home team just getting three better of a spirited performance from the second string Clashmore club. The sides were level at the break, thanks to a Killian Swayne free kick that went all the way to the net and JJ Fitzgerald’s goal for the visitors. The second half saw Fitzgerald and James Furlong exchange goals, before a late goal by Brendan O’Driscoll secured the points for the home side.
Having lost last week to Accrington, this was a welcome victory for Ballybridge, and it will help them kick-start their season towards promotion. For Clashmore, this was a game that they could have had at least a draw in, as their play was not that of a losing side.
UMBRO FAI JUNIOR CUP Sallypark 3 Castlebridge 1 Cashel Town 6 Railway Ath 3
MARI MINA PHARMACY PREMIER Brideview 5 Inch 0 Cappoquin 0 Valley Rangers 0 Clashmore 3 Mogeely 1 Kilworth 7 Blackwater 1
LISMORE HOUSE HOTEL 1st DIV Ballybridge 3 Clashmore B 2 Youghal Utd 2 Kilworth B 2 Lismore 7 Valley Rangers B 1 Brideview B 1 Accrington 2 Kinsalebeg 3 Glen View 2 U19 LEAGUE Railway Ath 1 Cappoquin 1
PREVIEWS
This weekend is all league football with all the teams in action and some very interesting fixtures, and come Sunday night might see a league table starting to take shape after only three games for most teams.
Cappoquin vs. Clashmore
Saturday night will see the first game of the weekend with unbeaten Cappoquin at home to Clashmore, who recoded their first league win last Sunday at home to Mogeely. \ Ray Murphy has been unable to have his best eleven on the field for the two games played, but from those games Cappoquin have four points to show, with the draw last Sunday to Valley a very important point.
Clashmore lost to Brideview, but won at home to Mogeely in a much improved performance and will come to Cappoquin with confidence. If Cappoquin play as they have already, then we may see a share of the points.
Brideview vs. Pinewood
With two games played and two victories, nine goals scored and none conceded, Brideview are top of the table and in sparkling form. Pinewood played one game and won (but what a victory) away to Inch. This has the makings of a thriller. Both teams met last year in the Bolger Plate Final with victory going to Pinewood and both teams will meet at the end of October in the Bolger Cup Final - consistency abounds. Brideview know they must collect as many points in these early games to build on for the rest of the campaign, and we think they may be too strong on Sunday for the Ballymac team. Brideview to win.
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Blackwater vs. Castlebridge
Both teams were defeated last week, with Blackwater losing in Kilworth, while Castlebridge were knocked out of the FAI Junior Cup in North Tipperary after a strong performance, but fell short to a stronger Sallypark outfit on the day. Blackwater conceded seven goals at Pound Lane and were very much understrength, but if they can get back some of the players not available last week, they may get a share of the points as Castlebridge also lost their opening league fixture to Kilworth. Both teams need to get points on the leader board sooner then later. Could end in a draw. What has happened to the League Champions? A question asked by all in the league when the results are published. The League Champions have played two games and conceded 8 goals, and worryingly, scored zero. Not yet at full strength, Inch will travel to Railway Park on Sunday hoping for all three points, but will be happy to come away with a share of the points to get their league campaign back on track. Mogeely have played only one game, losing to Clashmore on Sunday last, and they too will want to kick-start their league campaign with a home victory.
Mogeely vs. Inch
This is a local derby with much depending on the result so early in the campaign, and we think a draw will be better than a loss for either team.
Valley Rangers vs. Kilworth
This is a North Cork derby, with Kilworth travelling to Conna as joint leaders of the Premier and Valley with a point from a draw away in Cappoquin last Sunday. Valley were disappointing last week, especially against a young and inexperienced Cappoquin team, and will want to start their home campaign with a victory. Kilworth scored seven times last week, but know the opposition in Conna will be much stronger than Blackwater. Still, confidence is high with the visitors and they will be glad to come away with at least a point. It is a game that could easily end in a draw, but has the makings of a great game on the day.
Clashmore B vs. Lismore
Having scored 17 goals in their two games to date, Lismore will be happy to come away with the three points on Saturday afternoon - regardless of the score. Back after their enforced 12 month break, Lismore - in their two games - have shown a hunger to get back to the Premier at the first time of asking. While scoring seven times last week against Valley, there were times when the midfield and defence were a bit sloppy and not concentrating, which would have been punished by a stronger team. Clashmore had a great game in Ballybridge and could easily have come away with a point as the two sides were level with 10 minutes remaining, and the home team scored the winner in those minutes. Lismore will be favourites, and we think they will come out on top.
Valley Rangers B vs. Railway Athletic
Valley suffered a heavy defeat last week in Lismore, while Railway lost away to Cashel in the FAI Junior Cup. Railway already have a victory from their one game played in the league and will want to add another three points on Sunday. While Valley were disappointed with the heavy defeat last week, they are still a good team with plenty of football skills and, at home, Valley are always difficult to beat. We think this game could end in a draw.
Accrington vs. Glen View
Top of the table Accrington welcome Glen View to Pike Road on Sunday morning and both clubs had contrasting games last week, with Glen View losing away to newcomers Kinsalebeg, while Accrington went top following their victory in Tallow. Relegated last season, Accrington have made the best possible start to getting back in the top flight with a 100% return from their two games played. They will have to be at their very best to overcome Glen View, who we know are hurting from last week’s shock defeat. However, the Melleray side will have to be at full strength to get the points and, on current form, Accrington must be favourites.
Youghal Utd. vs. Ballybridge
The first local derby for new boys Youghal Utd., as they
play host to Ballymacoda side, Ballybridge. Youghal played their first game in the league last week and drew with Kilworth, and now they face a team who won Section B of the division last season, and are in the final of the Bolger Plate at the end of October. However, Ballybridge lost their opening league game, but defeated Clashmore last Sunday. Youghal were happy to open their account with a draw on Saturday, and this game has the makings of a cracker. We make the home side favourites to collect all three points. Ballybridge have on many occasions proved us wrong and they may well again...
Kinsalebeg vs. Inch B
Kinsalebeg play their third consecutive home game in the league when Inch are visitors at Fitzgerald Park.
The home team had their first points in the league when they defeated Glen View, and this has given them plenty of confidence for the game on Sunday. Inch have played only one game so far, and this ended with a home defeat to Railway Athletic. Kinsalebeg have strengthened their side in the last two weeks and this was evident last week. We think they may get at least a draw on Sunday.
Kilworth B vs. Brideview B
The two second strings lock horns at Pound Lane on Sunday morning, and the visitors will want to put last week’s defeat to Accrington behind them. Kilworth travelled to Youghal last Saturday and came away from Ardrath Park with a very creditable draw. While it is early days in the league, neither side can afford to drop points if they want to be in the promotion race at the end of the season. Brideview may not be at full strength, and Kilworth should be favourites to collect all three points.
FIXTURES
24/9: MARI MINA PHARMACY PREMIER Cappoquin vs. Clashmore, 7.30pm, M. Curran LISMORE HOUSE HOTEL 1st DIV Clashmore B vs. Lismore, 4.30pm, K. Griffin Valley Rangers B vs. Railway Ath, 4.30pm, S. Drislane
U19 LEAGUE Kilworth vs. Valley Rangers, 2.30pm, S. Forde
25/9: MARI MINA PHARMACY PREMIER Brideview vs. Pinewood, 2.30pm, J. O’Riordan Blackwater vs. Castlebridge, 11.30am, E. Cusack Mogeely vs. Inch, 11.30am, D. Coleman Valley Rangers vs. Kilworth, 11.30am, M. Reddy LISMORE HOUSE HOTEL 1st DIV Accrington vs. Glen View, 11.30am, S. Drislane Youghal Utd vs. Ballybridge, 2.30pm, P. Browne Kinsalebeg vs. Inch B, 11.30am, P. Griffin Kilworth B vs. Brideview B, 11.30am, S. Forde
DELEGATE MEETING
The next Delegate Meeting of the WWEC Junior League will take place at Lismore House Hotel on Monday, October 3rd, commencing at 8.30pm. All clubs must be in attendance.
EA SPORTS CUP FINAL
This Saturday evening, the final of the EA Sports Cup will take place at Turner’s Cross between Cork City and Derry City. Derry are in the top three of the Premier while Cork City are in the top four and fighting for promotion from the first division. By the time our notes appear in print, Cork will have played Waterford Utd. at the RSC on Tuesday night. Kick-off on Saturday at Turner’s Cross is 6pm and will be televised live on Setanta.
UEFA EURO 2013
This Thursday night, international football returns to Turner’s Cross when the Irish Women’s Senior team play France in a UEFA Euro 2013 qualifier. Last Saturday, Ireland defeated Wales in Newport by 2 goals to nil in the opening group game with Wilton striker Denise O’Sullivan scoring both goals. Those of us who remember Noel King’s brilliant U17 team that played in the FIFA U17 Cup in Trinidad and Tobago last year will remember the Wilton player as one of the best of the Irish. The French team on Thursday night are one of the most highly rated teams in Europe, and this will be a big test for the Irish team, but they will not be lacking in support. There is also a local connection, with Karen Duggan, formerly of Piltown and now playing with Peamount, on the Irish squad. Karen is the granddaughter of Paddy and May Lawton from Lismore.
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Corkbeg AFC AUL Div2A - Leeview 2 Corkbeg 3
Corkbeg beat Leeview 3-2 in Pfizer Park on a windy Sunday morning in Ringaskiddy. It was a very even game early on, with few opportunities at either end. In fact, Corkbeg scored with their first real attack after 20 minutes. Darrian O’Donoghue beat the offside trap from a great through ball by Ian Casey, and superbly lobbed the advancing goalkeeper for the opener. The ‘Beg almost went two goals up on the half hour, when Josh Tawadrous had a 20 yard strike well saved. But, five minutes later, Leeview equalised when the striker drove a low shot to the net, beating Paul O’Reilly at his near post. Leeview had the upper hand coming up to half-time and missed two good opportunities to go ahead before the whistle.
Leeview had the aid of a really strong breeze in the second half but, to their credit, they never resorted to long balls at any stage of the game. Corkbeg went ahead again after 55 minutes when Aidan Cotter played a great through ball into Josh Tawadrous, and he finished well to the bottom corner. Leeview continued to press, but it was Corkbeg who created all the openings.
In the space of 10 minutes, Darrian O’Donoghue and Fred Wenham both had shots well saved and Josh Tawadrous, playing his final game for Corkbeg, drove wide after being sent clear through on goal. Corkbeg were awarded a penalty with 25 minutes remaining, when Tawadrous was taken down by the Leeview goalkeeper. Darrian O’Donoghue scored the resulting penalty after the keeper was harshly red-carded. Tawadrous received his own marching orders a few minutes later for a second booking. Leeview got back into the game with 12 minutes remaining, when a huge goalmouth scramble resulted in a goal-line clearance cannoning in off O’Reilly’s back into the net, after a corner had been mysteriously awarded to Leeview. Corkbeg, however, were comfortable in the remaining minutes with great performances from Dean Keegan, Aidan Cotter, Sean Quirke & Kerrie O’Mahoney to keep Leeview at bay. Great to see every player put in a good shift in what was a difficult day to play football. TEAM: P. O’Reilly, C. Kelly, D. O’Driscoll, S. Quirke, D. Keegan, K. O’Mahoney, A. Cotter, F. Wenham, I. Casey, J. Tawadrous, D. O’Donoghue Subs: J. Hynes for Kelly (65 mins), C. Horgan for Wenham (75 mins), A. O’Brien.
Underage teams U-14 Division 4 :Corkbeg 2 Midleton A 3
The ‘Beg left themselves with a big mountain to climb last Saturday morning - missing four players - and they conceded three soft first half goals. Good performances by Jordan Tynan, Gavin Kelly & Conor Maloney in a good second half display, but Midleton’s defence held strong. Jordan Tynan & Jamie Gilroy got Corkbeg’s goals.
WWEC: SFAI National Cup starts this weekend THE SFAI National Cup starts next weekend and league games will also take place for the U11 and U14s for those clubs not involved. 24/9: SFAI National Cup U12 Castlebridge Celtic vs. Douglas Hall A, 11.30am, M. Reddy U14 Cappoquin vs. Skibbereen B, 6pm, M. Curran U16 Passage Utd. vs. Ballybridge, 12noon, ISRS U11 League Ballybridge vs. Valley 11am, K. Griffin Brideview vs. Clashmore, 11am, A. Higgins Ballymac vs. Ardmore, 2.15pm, S. Drislane
U14 League Ballybridge vs. Valley, 12.30pm, K. Griffin Brideview vs. Clashmore, 12.30pm, A. Higgins Ballymac vs. Ardmore, 12.45pm, S. Drislane U16 League Ballymac vs. Castlebridge, 11am, S. Drislane 25/9: SFAI National Cup U13 Avondale Utd. vs. Castlebridge, 12.15pm, ISRS U14 Lismore vs. Corinthians Boys A, 12noon, K. Griffin U16 Clashmore vs. Douglas Hall A, 2.30pm, M. Reddy U16 Corinthians Boys vs. Ballymac, 2pm, ISRS
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Carrigt wohill Utd. B4 Cork Road Celtic 5
CARRIGTWOHILL United Bs had their first defeat in the league this season in a thrilling 9 goal game in Fermoy last Saturday afternoon. Carrig were missing some key players again, but still had a strong team, but it was the home team that applied the early pressure and scored first after the 20 minute mark, a wild shot by the Cork Road forward got a major deflection off the Carrig defender and went in high over the keeper Stephen Aherne.
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ball into the net, but the referee blew the whistle and brought it back for the foul and awarded the penalty. Darren Sylvester took it and had the original shot saved but scored from the rebound.
Carrig came out in the second half all guns blazing and the home team also upped it, but it was Carrig who scored next to level things, Sub Brian Barry played a lovely ball to Steve Cotter who beat his man and drove
The home team increased their lead five minutes later with some good work down the left-hand side, and it was 2 nil to the home team. It took the second goal to get Carrig started, and then they really came into the game, putting the home team under a lot of pressure, especially from set pieces, and they pulled a goal back soon after. Stephen Cotter won the ball in the box and, before being brought down, he flicked the ball, but it hit off the post and dropped to the feet of Brendan Cronin, who tapped the
the ball into the bottom right corner - a great goal to level it by the ‘Ballyseedy Man of the Match.’ Carrig continued to put the pressure on and went ahead soon after through right-back Kevin Codey. Steve O’Brien laid the ball off and Codey hit the ball well from 40 yards out, but the keeper couldn’t handle it and it went into the back of the net to put the away team ahead.
Carrigtwohill’s Leonard Healy
Midleton U14 Division 4 U14 Division 4: Corkbeg 2 Midleton A 3 Midleton As hold firm to win against Corkbeg
THIS local derby proved to be an excellent game and, after a loss in their first match, the Midleton A lads had something to prove - and they did it in style.
With a perfect pitch to play on, Midleton As started the game brightly with a five-man midfield, with Kevin Mulcahy and Barry Kenneally working hard to give possession to Conor Meade who used the ball effectively, getting both Cian Walsh and David Jalil on both wings into the game early. The Midleton A defence were holding a tight formation at the back, forcing Corkbeg out wide and the back four of Dylan Wright, Patrick Horgan, Cillian Brouder and Eolann Shanahan made easy work of the Corkbeg attack.
After 10 minutes, the Midleton As’ pressure set Cian Walsh free on the right and he played an excellent pass to Barry Kenneally who, after a good piece of work on the edge of the box, played a low cross that was met with perfect timing by Cameron Smyth,
who was playing as a lone striker, and he slotted it home past the advancing keeper. It was a well deserved lead.
This gave the Midleton A lads a lot of confidence and they dominated at midfield. On the 15 minute mark a series of 1-2s between Meade, Kenneally and Walsh opened up the defence and a neat pass by Walsh to Smyth put him through and, after holding off a strong challenge from the defender, he found the corner of the net with a great finish. At this point, Corkbeg lifted their game and started to explore the wings, as the centre halves for Midleton A were unbeatable. This paid off after 19 minutes with a strong run down the right, finished with a low shot that was parried by Conor White in the Midleton A goal, only to fall to a Corkbeg player who had a simple finish from 6 yards to make it 1-2. The next 10 minutes showed a more even contest and it took another great run from Smyth, who had pulled out to the right, to
pick up the ball and then took on the right full-back and used his strength and speed to break through the defence. He slipped a pass through to Kenneally who blasted into the roof of the net from 10 yards.
With two goals to his name and an assist, Smyth was having a great game, and Corkbeg were struggling to deal with his pace and strength.
After the half-time break, it was Corkbeg who showed the greater intensity and Midleton As were forced to defend deep and in numbers to withstand the attacks. Eventually, after 50 minutes, Corkbeg did get the breakthrough. With the Midleton A defence standing firm, Corkbeg had to shoot from a distance and it was one of these shots from just outside the right edge of the 18 yard box that looped over White. The game was now 2-3 to Midleton, with 20 minutes to go. At this point, the legs were getting tired on the Midleton A team and both Owen Cashman and Dylan Hallinan came on into the
Carrig didn’t hold onto the lead for long and Cork Road equalised soon after through a free kick outside the box. The ball was driven low and went through everyone. It was a rather fortunate goal to level things. Carrig then went 4-3 up from a corner swung in by James Broderick which was headed in by Colin Ahern. Carrig were now winning with five minutes left, but there was still time for more drama and the home side again equalised in controversial style. A shot was saved by the Carrig keeper Aherne, but he was then blatantly bundled over by Cork Road’s forward and they tapped in to an empty goal. Cork Road Celtic then took the lead in injury time. Again Ahern made a great save but could do nothing about the rebound, and the home team won the match 5-
midfield to give some cover for the defence. This proved to be effective and, with continued good work from Kenneally and Mulcahy, the midfield started to fight again for possession and take the pressure of the defence. The rest of the game pulsated from end to end without any clear chances and Midleton A held on for a well-deserved victory.
- Report by Colm Smyth.
Midleton ‘A’ Goal Scorers: Cameron Smyth (2) and Barry Kenneally
4 although Carrig deserved something out of the game for a fabulous performance.
BALLYSEEDY MAN OF THE MATCH: Stephen Cotter STARTING LINEUP: S. Ahern, K. Codey (S. Deady), A. Walsh, P. O’Malley, C. Ahern, J. Broderick, D. Sylvester, S. O’Rahilly (P. Finch), S. Cotter, B. Cronin (B. Barry).
Carrigt wohill Utd. Premier A Blackstone 1 Carrigt wohill 3
SCORERS: Jordan O’Leary and Leonard Healy (2)
A great performance from the lads last weekend. Carrig took the lead through Jordan O’Leary when Blackstone lost possession
Carrigtwohill Utd. B team
in their own half, and a quick ball played to Jordan left him one-onone where he finished superbly. Leonard Healy, playing at leftback, put us two up when he went on a solo run from halfway, beating three players before unleashing his powerful shot which the keeper failed to keep out. The second half began better for Blackstone and they could have scored in that spell. But Carrig got back on top and added a third, straight from a corner from Leonard Healy. Blackstone scored at the end of the game after sloppy defending from a corner. But, overall, it was a deserved win for Carrig with a great team performance BALLYSEEDY MAN OF THE MATCH: Leonard ‘Ducky’ Healy.
Magpie lotto
RESULTS for Thursday, September 15th, for a jackpot of €6,250. The numbers drawn were 5, 7, 18 and 22. There was no winner. Bonus draw of €1,000. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 13 and 27. There was no winner. Lucky dip winners were E. O’Halloran (M. Kirby), Bo (G. Lehane), Con Walsh (Bo), Ann Mullaney (Pa), Ann Griffin (Pa), Angela Ruxton (Pa), Rose Barrett (Rose), Liam O’Brien (O’Neill’s), Mark Sinclair (Bawney) and CJ O’Sullivan (C. O’Sullivan).
Cloyne road bowling club
Trials for underage team
TRIALS for the East Cork Underage Youth Team will be held in Cloyne this Saturday at 2pm. Places are for the Girls team, aged U12, U14 & U16 and the Boys Team, U10, U12 & U14. The winners of these categories / ages will then represent East Cork in the Counties
The next lotto draw will take place at the clubhouse, Knockgriffin Park, on Thursday, September 22nd for a jackpot of €6,500.
Competition. Training for any underage members will now resume again at the usual time of 2pm on Saturdays at Kilboy Cross. All welcome.
of their upcoming scores etc. please contact ‘Brains’ Costine.
Other news
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Midleton Football Club
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MIDLETON were playing their second away game in as many weeks in very similar conditions: blustery and wet! Midleton began this game with confidence and good pressure. With the good pressure it led to some good early chances for the Magpies with O’Leary, Barrett, and Deasy going close. Midleton did break the deadlock on 15 minutes, when Cormac ‘Mucky’Ahern took a great pass from Duncan McCarthy and Jinx passed his marker and drove low to the bottom corner of the net for a deserved lead. Midleton kept this dominance going through the sheer work rate of Dave Williams and Stephen O’Brien on the right side of Midleton’s team.
Scrapping for everything gave Midleton a good base to start their attacks. Now, with Midleton bossing the game in all areas, it was only a matter of time before the second arrived and, on the 30 minute mark, Micheal Deasy finished sublimely from a Derek Deehan corner. Again, Midleton had more chances through O’Leary and Barrett, but both were denied by the Avondale keeper. On 40 minutes, a disaster for Midleton who lost their influential centre-half Thomas Houlihan through injury and, while he was off the pitch, Avondale equalised after a mixup in defence for Midleton to make it an undeserved 2-1 scoreline.
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wide and over the cross bar. Midleton struggled to keep any real possession though, as Lakewood defended from midfield and stifled any attacks from here. Now at full strength, Lakewood scored two more goals, capitalising on a goalkeeping error and scoring from a penalty. Lakewood had a 3-1 advantage but, in the 25th minute, Midleton responded with a great attacking ball crossed to Conor O’Leary who finished with a cracking overhead half volley into the back of the net. Having run his heart out, a tired Alan Horgan was replaced up front by Joe Stack who made decent efforts to improve Midleton’s cause before the half-time whistle. Half-time score 3-2. The second half saw Charlie Whalley replace Griffen Hurley, who put in a gritty performance at left mid-field. Lakewood continued to frustrate Midleton with their staunch defence, and broke away down the right wing again; this time cutting in and delivering a fabulous cross to give the striker a simple tap in. Daniel Mc Gauran, just back from a four week injury, gave his all and was replaced by Dale Holland in midfield as Midleton tried introducing fresh legs, which did create some chances, but they failed to convert them into goals.
Ross O’Regan also came on for an exhausted Conor O’Leary and, on a couple of occasions, linked well with both Joe Stack (now moved back to midfield) and Dale Holland pushing up. But the aerial superiority of the Lakewood defence stood firm, dashing any real hope of a Midleton comeback.
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Five minutes from time, appeals for a Midleton penalty were dismissed and, from the clearance, Lakewood stormed down the right side yet again with a great cross somehow fumbled into the Midleton net, sinking the hearts of a truly stunned Midleton side.
After a reshuffle for Midleton at half-time (and the introduction of John Keane back from his term of absence), Midleton picked up the pace of the game again, with some very slick passing from Deehan, Graeme O’Neill and Keane, producing some fine chances for Barrett, O’Leary and McCarthy.
Midleton also introduced Jason Murphy into the fray to add some fire-power to finish the game off, and he nearly did with a good volley at the back post. Midleton also had a dubious goal disallowed, a funny interpretation of the rules by the referee, may I add. Avondale began a little spell on top and made Midleton’s agile keeper Gavin Hegarty pull off two excellent stops, but again Midleton picked it up by keeping good possession and being patient with their moves - Deasy, again with a half chance, and Barrett, nearly bending one in to the top corner from 20 yards. With full-time approaching Midleton had one last chance but Avondale’s keeper snuffed it out to end on a 2-1 victory for the Magpies.
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While the scoreline was perhaps a little flattering, Lakewood played a solid and tactically simple game and won the 50/50 battle to overcome a Midleton side full of heart. TEAM : Ciaran Evans, Mark Daly, Sean Morrissey, Owen O’Neill, Cian Murray (Captain), Shane O’Riordan, Griffen Hurley, (Charlie Whalley), Daniel Mc Gauran, (Dale Holland),Tommy O’Connell, Conor O’Leary, (Ross O Regan), Alan Horgan, (Joe Stack).Other Sub: Mark McCarthy. GOAL SCORERS: Shane O’Riordan, Conor O’Leary.
New Kit for the U19 Team
Football Academy notice
U12 league away to Lakewood Athletic Lakewood Athletic 5 Midleton 2
Midleton travelled to Ovens to play Lakewood Athletic on a blustery Sunday morning. Although Lakewood fielded only nine players initially, they piled on early pressure and surprised Midleton with an early goal from a corner on six minutes. Midleton regrouped as Shane O’Riordan raced down the right wing and cut in to take a great strike to level the scores. A good spell of pressure from Midleton saw two good efforts put inches
Parents, please note that all boys and girls playing in the Football Academy are required to be at Knockgriffin Park, at the allweather pitches ten minutes before kick-off, as it is vital that each group starts on time.
Timetable
Saturday: 3pm to 4pm for girls born 2000 – 2005 Sunday: 9.30am to 10.30 for boys born 2005 and 2006. 10.30am to 11.30am for boys born 2004. 11.30am to 12.30pm for boys born 2003.
Midleton 2 Everton 2
A game of two halves would describe this match. Everton put us under pressure from the start but we defended well. Everton’s break came when, from a corner, the ball was cleared from the box and their no. 8 struck the first time to score a wonder goal. Again, Everton pushed and got their reward when the ball wasn’t cleared and they got their second just on half-time. In the second half, Midleton put Everton under pressure and Midleton got their reward when the ball broke in the box and Mark Hourigan struck first time to make it 2-1.
Again, Midleton pushed and looked a better team. Kalum took a free kick and their keeper made the save, but spilled the ball and, again, our captain Mark Hourigan struck the ball from an impossible angle to make it 2-2 all. We should have gone on to win this one, but we will take the draw. There were also some great saves from Josh Deady. With our back-line doing their job, Cian, Conor, James and Cillian made some great tackles. Issi Brownie and Kalum worked very hard to create play from midfield. Up front started with Kevin and Andrew, and they were unlucky not to get on the score sheet, with Dylan coming on in the second half for Andy. A good result, well done lads.
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Our hurlers also struck out against Russell Rovers in the JHL3.
A GAME of two halves is often an overused cliché in the GAA, but this was certainly the case in Castlelyons last Wednesday evening. Despite being ten points down with just over twenty minutes left, Ballinacurra produced a storming second half display to pip Watergrasshill at the death.
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AGHADA played a number of league fixtures with some mixed luck in the past week, losing two JFL2 games to Castlemartyr and Youghal, while also having a big win in the Junior 3 game against Lisgoold’s second string. All the club’s focus is now on the Minor Hurlers and Junior B Footballers who have championship fixtures coming up. The Minors play in the County next Saturday, when we take on Bantry Blues in the MHC 12-a-side County Semi-Final at Ballinhassig with a 5.30pm start.
On Tuesday, September 27th, we entertain neighbours Cloyne in the Junior B Football Championship at Rostellan with a 7.30pm start.
Fixtures
22/9: U16 FC Aghada vs. Youghal in Rostellan at 6.45pm 24/9: U14 FC Aghada vs. Ballincollig in Rostellan at noon 24/9: MHC 12-a-side County Semi-Final: Aghada vs. Bantry Blues in Ballinhassig at 5.30pm 27/9: JBF Championship Aghada vs, Cloyne, home at 7.30pm 27/9: U15Fl Aghada away to St. Finbarr’s at 7pm 1/10: Fé 13 Hurling Championship P2 Aghada vs. Blarney
Results
18/9: JHL Div 3 Section 1 Aghada 0-10 Russell Rovers 3-15 16/9: Fé 16 Premier 2 Peil League Killeagh/Ita’s 2-7 Aghada 0-7 16/9: JFL3 Aghada 2-8 Lisgoold 0-2 U14 FL Aghada 2-5 St. Finbarr’s 3-12 15/9: U14 Girls East Cork Championship Semi-Final Aghada 2-11 Midleton 1-1 13/9: JFL2 Aghada 1-7 Youghal 1-11 Any of these fixtures could change , so do look up the website for up to the minute news at www.aghadagaa.com
East Cork GAA fixtures WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST: Michael O’Connor Motor Factors East Cork Junior A Football Championship semi-final: Glenbower Rovers vs. Carraig na bhFearr/Castlemartyr at Castlelyons 7.30pm, J. Buckley East Cork Junior B Hurling Championship: Cobh vs. Midleton at Rostellan 8.15pm, M. Mulry Erin’s Own vs. Castlelyons, venue TBC, 7.30pm, M. Murphy.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25THL Junior B Hurling Championship: Sarsfields vs. Dungourney at Castlelyons, 12 non, Third Round.
RESULTS
Junior A Hurling Championship: Carraig na bhFearr 1-14 Dungourney 0-18 Final Replay, ET Junior C Hurling Championship: Midleton 1-8 Dungourney 1-7 First Round Castlemartyr 1-16 Lisgoold 1-3 Round 1 Killeagh 0-9 Russell Rovers 1-14 1st Round
Michael O Connor Motor Factors Junior A Football Championship: Lisgoold 3-12 Carrigtwohill 2-7 S-Final Castlemartyr 0-8, Carraig na bhFearr 1-15 Q-Final ET Junior B Football Championship: Youghal 1-11 Carrigtwohill 0-7 Preliminary Round
Garryvoe Hotel JFL Div 2: Youghal 1-11 Aghada 1-7 Round 7 Garryvoe Hotel JFL Div 3: Lisgoold 0-2 Aghada 2-8 Round 4 JHL Division 2: St. Ita’s 2-15 Killeagh 2-15 Round 3 JHL Div 3 Sec 1: Aghada 0-10 Russell Rovers 3-15 Round 5 U21 B Hurling Championship: Cloyne 1-9 St. Catherine’s 2-10 Final St. Catherine’s 1-14 Carrigtwohill 1-11 S-Final ET U21 C Hurling Championship: Sarsfields 2-9 Bride Rovers 5-12 1st Round.
Castlemartyr
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
East Cork Junior B Hurling Ballinacurra 3-11 Watergrasshill 3-9
Watergrasshill got off to the perfect start when they had a goal and a point on the board after just three minutes. The Village replied in the ninth minute, when Scott Richards knocked over a free after Damien Daly was fouled. Two minutes later, Watergrasshill pointed a free of their own to leave four points between the sides. In the 20th minute, Watergrasshill were successful from a 70 and a minute later got their second goal to leave The Village eight points down with a mountain to climb. Damien Daly got Ballinacurra’s second point of the game before a goal and a point from The Hill left them eleven points clear with half-time fast approaching. An opportunist goal late in the first half from Scott Richards gave Ballinacurra a glimmer of hope for the second half going in eight points down. Ballinacurra found themselves ten points adrift after Watergrasshill tagged on two points early in the second half, seemingly now with a mountain to climb. Denny McCarthy narrowed the gap with a fine effort from the right hand side after 38 minutes. Five minutes later, Scott Richards again got on the scoresheet after grabbing a sideline ball and turning sharply to split the posts. Two minutes later, Scott again pointed after a ball from Trevor Richards. Watergrasshill pointed a free in the 48th minute, before a Damien Daly solo run resulted in another point for The Village.
It only took a minute for Watergrasshill to cancel out that score with a point of their own. A monstrous point from Damien Daly kept the scoreboard ticking over for Ballinacurra. The deficit was cut to just seven points when Ian Cahill ran onto a breaking ball to coolly slot the ball over. A Scott Richards brace of points left five between the sides with only five minutes remaining. Denny McCarthy popped up with a goal in the 56th minute, to leave just two between the sides and Scott Richards left the minimum between the sides with two minutes left on the clock. Ballinacurra were now throwing the kitchen sink at Watergrasshill, going in search of that elusive equaliser.
It seemed The Hill were going to hold out, when a defensive clearance saw Ballinacurra win a sideline ball deep in their own half, with only a minute of injury time remaining. A quick lineball from Mossy Stack found replacement goalkeeper Mark O’Sullivan who cleared long to find Damien Daly. Another long ball from Daly seemed to take an age to come down, but come down it did and in to the grateful hand of Killian Harty. Despite being surrounded by Watergrasshill backs, Killian found the room to swing a boot and crash the ball to the back of the net to leave Ballinacurra two points up and cap an amazing comeback.
Watergrasshill only had time to puck the ball out before the referee blew the whistle for full-time to leave The Village victorious. TEAM: Arthur Murphy, Ritchie Keohane, Ger Healy, Steve Kane, Tomas O’Meara, Trevor Richards, Mossy Stack, Damien Daly, Trevor Costigan, Denis McCarthy, Ian Cahill, Tomas O’Leary, Scott Richards, Tom Finnegan, M. O’Sullivan. Subs: Senan Finnegan for Tomas O’Leary, Killian Harty for Tom Finnegan and Tomás O’Leary for Arthur Murphy
Ballinacurra play St. Catherine’s in the next round this Thursday evening in Rostellan. Throw-in is at 7.30pm. All support is greatly appreciated.
Fashion show and auction night extravaganza
The Fashion Show and Auction Extravaganza Night at East Cork Golf Club on October 22nd is now sold out. It promises to be a great night for those lucky enough to have tickets. There are 10 female models, 14 male models and 25 kids models lined up for the night.
They will be modelling for Dakota, Funky Kids, Welch Sports, Kyle/Miller, Coakley’s Menswear, Katwalk and Jeanius. Fantastic items for auction and prizes on offer all throughout the night. MC Fanta will be our compere. Kids entertainment until 10.30pm on the night.
East Cork Junior A Football Championship Castlemartyr 0-08 Carraig na bhFearr 1-15
WE were back in football championship action last Saturday night against Carrignavar in Carrigtwohill, It was 5 months since our previous championship match, win over Bride Rovers. Carrignavar were faster out of the blocks and within 5 minutes were leading 102 to no score. We were playing with the aid of a stiff breeze, and opened our account after 9 minutes with a pointed free from Maurice Hodnett. This was quickly followed by a Jimmy Smiddy pointed free after some good work by James Barry. Donnacha O Tuama got our third point on the trot with a fine individual effort. This was followed by a sublime score from Maurice Hodnett, who quickly followed up with another point after 25 minutes. Carrignavar added two more points before the short whistle to leave us trailing at the break 1-05 to 0-05 . We started the second half well with a great score from Evan O’Keeffe. Then, the Carrig boys seemed to find their rhythm and kicked some fine scores. It could have been worse for us, but for some fine goalkeeping from veteran keeper Michael John Cremin, aided by some stout defending by Adrian Bowens, Rob and John O’Donovan. Maurice Hodnett added two more points and Carrig ran out winners on a score line of 1-15 to 0-08. Well done to all the players involved for a very gallant effort, and thanks to Joe Stack and selectors for managing the set up.
TEAM: MJ Cremin, C Moran ,R O’Donovan, B Smiddy, D McAuliffe, A Bowens, J O’Donovan, E O’Keeffe 0-01, B O’Tuama, M Hodnett 0-05, J Smiddy 0 -01, B Lawton, D O’Tuama 0-01, M Bowens, J Barry. Subs used: K Lynch, G Swayne, B O’Regan.
Junior C Hurling Championship Castlemartyr 1-16 Lisgoold 1-03
Castlemartyr started their defence of the East Cork Junior C Championship with a comprehensive win over Lisgoold in Rostellan last Tuesday evening. Playing with the assistance of a strong wind in the opening half, Castlemartyr dominated procession and built us a healthy lead. Chris Moran was on fire, scoring three points from play. He was ably assisted by Kevin O’Leary who was deadly accurate from placed balls. James Barry also got the score of the half from out on the sideline. At the short whistle, Castlemartyr led by 10-01.
Facing into a stiff wind in the second half, Castlemartyr started off like they finished the first half and had soon extended their lead to take the pressure off. Kevin O’Leary continued slotting over frees and James Deehan began to get on the ball more. Steve Collins got a great point after running half the length of the field, and then Jason Barrett finished to the net from close range to end the game as a contest. Lisgoold rallied with a couple of points and found the net in the dying minutes after a high ball into the Castlemartyr square deceived the Castlemartyr defence. Best for Castlemartyr on the night were Chris Moran, who finished with four points from play, as well as Kevin O’Leary who finished with seven points. We now go on to play Midleton in the semi-final. Check www.castlemartyrgaa.com for details of this fixture.
TEAM: Brian Barrett, K Abernethy, D Barry, K Lynch, D Bernard, J O’Donovan, Brendan Barrett, K O’Leary, S Collins (cpt), J Barry, D Murphy, C Moran, G Swayne, P Abernethy, J Deehan. Subs used: J Barrett, D Scully, MJ Crowley, C Collins, C Beausang.
Juvenile Club
The Juvenile Club travelled to White’s Cross last Friday evening for a series of challenges with the local side at U6, U8 and U10 levels. As usual, both sides served up some great entertainment. The skill level was high at all levels and the score-taking was a sight to behold. The Juvenile Club would like to thank White’s Cross for hosting us on what proved to be a highly successful trip. Training continues on Saturday mornings from 10.30am until 12 noon unless notified otherwise by text. The U8s have a series of blitzes on the way, so keep an eye out on your phone for further details.
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
Junior A Football Championship Lios gCul 3-12 Carrigtwohill 2-07
ALL IRELAND Football Final day dawned bright and calm, oblivious, somewhat, to the battle that would ensue when two great sets of warriors would go toe to toe in the latest instalment of their fabled, historic and almost mystical football rivalry. But, in the hours to throw in, the players and supporters of Lisgoold and Carrigtwohill could afford to be distracted by the curtain-raiser to their encounter, featuring Dublin and Kerry in Croke Park. When the dust settled in Dublin 3, the shorter journey to Ballinacurra brought us to the penultimate round of Football Championship ‘11. Neighbours Carrigtwohill were our foes on this occasion, and our admiration for their small ball successes were put aside for an hour or so. The weather gods had decreed that our football entertainment would be accompanied by a fresh breeze down the beautifully prepared Pairc na nGael pitch, which made accurate passing and shooting a trifle difficult.
Bereft of the honeymooning Eoin O’Riordan, Manager Tim Mulcahy reshuffled his pack with John Cronin and Brian Clifford handed the gansais bearing 8 & 9. Up front, Jer O’Connell would lead the offensive orchestra from the ‘40, while Charlie McCarthy would replace the injured Mike O’Shea in the first line of defence. The breeze advantage was with our opponents for the opening period, a half that our boys dominated, and after which we led by 0-08 to 0-05 with the superb John McCarthy bossing affairs throughout. The second period was a strange affair, one in which Carrig dominated for periods, and one in which we scored three goals, all ‘on the break’ and somewhat against the run of play. Each goal (a smasher by John Mc, a calm finish by veteran Kevin O’Shea and a last minute score by John Cronin) seemed to be the cue to finish off our neighbours, but back they came again and again. We were thankful for the last ditch defending from Brian O’Leary and the deep-lying Patrick O’Mahony to mop up and wrap up victory. The Final is scheduled for next Sunday, where our opponents will be either Carraig na bhFearr or Glenbower Rovers.
Junior C Hurling Championship Lios gCul 1-03 Castlemartyr 1-16
Our second string entered, and exited, championship fare for 2011 at Rostellan on Tuesday, despite a gallant effort against a more balanced and well-rounded Castlemartyr side. Deprived of some players due to an unfortunate clash with a football challenge played at the same time, Mike Woods’ side blended youth and experience, but failed to match the overall strength and guile of our opponents. A cracking goal by the excellent Denis O’Brien bridged the gap somewhat, but our opponents ran out deserved victors, despite the best efforts of skipper Anthony McCarthy, Mike Savage and veteran Donal O’Leary (who certainly rolled back the years with a vintage display), who starred for the Blues.
Junior Football League Div III Lios gCul 2-08 Aghada 0-02 Lios gCul 0-11 Glenbower Rovers 1-08
Building Development
The Programme Development Fundraising Committee are holding the much sought after ‘Cash for Clobber’ tonight, Wednesday, September 21st at Lisgoold GAA Pitch from 7pm - 8pm.
And finally...
Congratulations to Donagh Weisman of Castletwonbere, winner of the All Ireland Final draw, sponsored by Watertech. Donagh won overnight accommodation in a top Dublin hotel and two tickets for Dublin vs. Kerry on Sunday.
Well done to all our Under 10 superstars of the future who graced Pairc Uí Chaoimh in a tremendous display on Wednesday. All of the players who took part should be proud of their performances, including Cathal Hickey, Robbie Kinnane, Luke Walsh, Declan O’Brien and James O’Driscoll, each of whom was excellent, but the score of the night came from young Sayef Ziad who scored a fan-
Central Premier 2 Minor Hurling Championship: Bishopstown 0-8 Valley Rovers 1-11 Central Fe 16 Football Championship P1: Douglas 2-10 Nemo Rangers 1-9
Central Fe 16 Football Championship P2: Sam Maguire’s - Youghal - conceded by Sam Maguire’s Kiltha Og 2-6 Glanmire 7-11 Central Fe 16 Hurling Championship P1: Na Piarsaigh 3-7 Mallow 2-9 Central Fe 16 Premier 1 Peil League: Douglas 0-1 St. Michael’s 0-2 Nemo Rangers 3-14 St. Nicholas 2-7
Central Fe 16 Premier 2 Peil League Roinn 1: Clonakilty 1-11 Bantry Blues 0-7 Central Fe 16 Premier 2 Peil League Roinn 3: Killeagh/Ita’s 2-10 Aghada 0-7 Midleton 2-9 Glanmire 3-6 Central Fe 15 Premier 1 Hurling League (1): Glen Rovers - Blarney - not played St. Finbarr’s 2-10 Blackrock 3-6 Central Fe 15 Premier 2 Hurling League: Carrigaline 1-13 Nemo Rangers 4-7
Central Fe 14 Football Championship P2: Midleton 2-4 Glanmire 5-13 Central Fe 14 Hurling Championship P1: Na Piarsaigh 1-8 Fr. O’Neill’s 3-14 Blackrock 3-14, St. Finbarr’s 0-7 Central Fe 14 Hurling Championship P2: Aghabullogue 2-3 Blarney 0-18 Central Fe 14 Premier 1 Peil League: St. Finbarr’s 3-13 Aghada 2-6 Eire Óg 0-1 Ballincollig 0-2
Central Fe 14 Premier 1 Hurling League (1): Na Piarsaigh 1-8 Fr. O’Neill’s 3-14, Championship result Ballincollig 0-5 Douglas 4-8 Central Fe 11 Premier Football League 1: Nemo Rangers 1 W-W Sam Maguire’s 1L-L Nemo Rangers 2 W-W Sam Maguire’s 2L-L Nemo Rangers 2 W-W Sam Maguire’s 1L-L Nemo Rangers 1 W-W Sam Maguire’s 2L-L.
tastic point on the run that any of the famous senior players who’ve graced this venue down the years would’ve been proud of. It will surely not be the last time that some of these lads play at this venue... Many congratulations to all of our players, neighbours and friends who received their Junior Certificate results in the past week. Well done to each and every one of you from all at CLCG Lios gCul.... And best wishes to our Minor Football side who play Tracton in the County Minor Football Championship Semi-Final tonight, Wednesday, September 21st, at 6.30pm in Lisgoold. Report here next week....
Cloyne GAA lotto
THE numbers drawn were 5, 13, 18 and 27. The bonus number was 8. There was no winner. Match 3 and Bonus no winner. Match 3’s who each receives €50 were Patsy O’Mahony, c/o Mike Naughton; Ann Naughton, Sculleen and Mick Clarke, Maytown.
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Killeagh 0-9
OUR Junior Hurling second string made their inaugural appearance in the Junior C Championship when they had a well-merited win over Killeagh at the Paddy Walsh Memorial Park, Castlemartyr last Tuesday evening week.
Having lost the toss, we had to play into the teeth of a strong wind in the opening half. Veteran Donie Fitzgerald opened our account with a point from a difficult angle in the fifth minute and added another seven minutes later with Kevin O’Brien pointing a free in between. Killeagh raced into a 0-6 to 0-3 lead by the end of the first quarter, but three points from Kevin O’Brien in the last five minutes of the half left the sides deadlocked at 6 points apiece at the short whistle.
Turning to play with the wind advantage, Rovers began to take control of the game early in the second period. In the 8th minute, a speculative shot by James Moynihan deceived the Killeagh custodian in the tricky evening sun and the ball just dropped over the goal line.
This goal put us on the road to victory and further points by Kevin O’Brien (0-4), Joseph O’Flynn (0-2), Martin O’Flynn (0-1), Alan Cott (0-1) and Pa Daly (0-1), ensured our safe passage into the semifinal of this competition. Our defence provided the platform for this win with Anthony Archer and Paudie Higgins playing major roles in the pivotal positions while corner-back Kieran O’Brien had a great first half. Kevin Ivers, Paul Lane and Tom O’Brien also put in an excellent hour’s work and never put a foot wrong. At midfield, Kevin O’Brien was our top scorer, bagging eight points in all from play and frees, with Martin O’Flynn also contributing handsomely in general play, as did his brother Joseph when introduced as a second-half substitute to score two superb points from out on the wing. We now meet Bride Rovers in the semi-final which may be fixed for next weekend. TEAM: Andrew Hartnett; Kieran O’Brien, Anthony Archer, Kevin Ivers; Tom O’Brien Padraig Higgins (Capt), Paul Lane; Kevin O’Brien, Martin O’Flynn; Aidan Beausang, Pa Daly, Jonathan Walsh; James Moynihan, Donal Fitzgerald, James Walsh. Subs: Chris Scanlon, Joseph O’Flynn, Alan Cott, Antoin Walsh, John Burke, Shane Casey.
Russell Rovers 3-5 Aghada 0-5
We collected another brace of points in Division 3 of the JHL in Rostellan last Sunday morning. Playing with the aid of a very strong wind in the opening half, the twin strike force of James Walsh (2-0) and Alan Cott (1-2) secured the win with further points from Paudie Higgins, James Moynihan and Joseph O’Flynn, giving us a comfortable half-time lead of 3-5 to 0-0. Like Aghada, we failed to score against the wind in the second half. TEAM: Andrew Hartnett; Kieran O’Brien, Kevin Ivers, James Ahern; Ricky Walsh, Anthony Archer, Paul Lane; Martin O’Flynn, David Whelehan; Joseph O’Flynn, Padraig Higgins, Eoin McGrath; Aidan Beausang, Alan Cott, James Walsh. Subs: James Moynihan, Jonathan Walsh, Shane Casey, David Higgins.
Well done
Well done to our U16B hurlers who have reached the County Final against Bantry Blues on Saturday, October 1st, and to our U13A hurlers who have also reached the County Final after excellent victories over Inniscarra and Fermoy last week. Best of luck to both teams in their respective finals.
Condolences
The club wishes to extend condolences to the family of the late Redmond Maguire of Ballybane (father of our esteemed former Chairman, Pat), who passed away last week. May he rest in peace.
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
Youghal so close to securing a final spot at Páirc Uí Rinn Cork County Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Semi Final
YOUGHAL 1-12 NEWCESTOWN 2-09 WHEN the dust settled and everyone had time to draw their breath, maybe a draw was a fair result in the end and, only for two errors in judgement, Youghal could have found themselves in the County Final. Then, on the other side of the coin, four late wides from Newcestown could mean that this could be Youghal’s year. One thing is for certain, we are going to have a minimum of 60 minutes more hurling to see who will make it through, and Youghal showed enough courage and belief in the second half in particular, to convince me that they are by far the better hurling side and, if they can improve on their finishing, they can progress to meet Courcey Rovers in the final.
Youghal side that re-emerged were 100% better than the team that went in at half-time, as Youghal had shot ten wides before the short whistle.
Youghal played with a significant wind at their backs in the first half, but early scores were as rare as hens’ teeth for the Eochaill Gaels and it was Newcestown who took the early lead with two scores in the third minute from Fionn Keane and Cathrach Keane as Youghal were very slow to settle. Youghal’s first white flag came off the stick of Brendan Ring from play, but back came Newcestown with a score from their most impressive player, Eoin Kelly, from play on the sixth minute. Youghal narrowed the deficit to just a single point sixty seconds later, when man of the match Damien Ring struck over from 65, but then a moment of misjudgement by the Youghal keeper let a shot from Eoin Kelly pass in for a goal and Youghal had to re-build again. Re-build they did and in some style too on the 14th minute when, from the ‘21’, Leigh Desmond slotted home a beautifully-struck shot past a wall of Newcestown players into the top right hand corner of the net, to just leave a point between the sides again, 1-3 to 1-2, as Youghal began to show some form.
After a long period of play, Youghal were level in the 20th minute when Brendan Ring fired over a free, but instantly - and let’s not forget into the wind Newcestown moved the ball back up to the ‘City End’ goal and Hugh Curran pointed to regain the lead. This game was hotting up now and back came Youghal with a very wellworked move down the right wing, where Bill Cooper hand- Damien Ring turned in a superb display for Youghal in defence
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passed the ball back to Andrew Curtin on the Newcestown ‘45’ and the Youghal number five made no mistake with the shot sending the ball over and the match level again. End to end stuff in the opening half, Newcestown - who cleverly dropped two forwards back into the centre of the field in the first half - scored two points without reply, off Kelly and Curran. Youghal needed to respond before half-time, and with just two minutes remaining, Brendan Ring was on target again with a free to leave the narrowest of margins. Then a minute later, the sides were level for the third time when Bill Cooper was on target.
Eoin Kelly did have the last say ahead of the short whistle with a pointed free for Newcestown and the talk during half-time in the main stand was all about how Youghal would cope with the Newcestown attack, especially as they had the wind at their backs for the final 30 minutes. Peter Queally must be some halftime team talker, because the
Immediately after ‘the talk’, Youghal’s movement and anticipation were excellent and, within 90 seconds, Andrew Curtin had the sides level yet again with another well-taken score from play. It was going to take an almighty effort from the Youghal defence in this game playing into the elements and it must be said that Barry Ring, Barry Goggin and Conor Spillane were outstanding throughout the second half - and they needed to be if Youghal were going to have any hope.
Youghal took the lead for the very first time in this match on the 36th minute, following a point from Brett Moloney, who had a very good match in the middle of the park. Newcestown responded from Mikey Bradfield with a score, but then for the next 14 minutes it was all Youghal. Andrew Curtin had his third point from play seconds later, then Brendan Ring had a further two scores, one from a free and the other from play in a cleverlyworked one-two off a quick ‘65’ with Brett Moloney. Brendan Coleman added a further score from play and, with just twelve minutes remaining, Youghal led by a significant four points. Then, after a fourteen minute gap since the fourth minute of the second half, Fionn Keane reduced Youghal’s lead to just a goal. With four minutes to go after a savage seven minutes of play, Youghal gave away their second sloppy goal, making the last few minutes very difficult, but credit to the Youghal men who fought valiantly to the final whistle.
The Youghal team
Now a semi-final replay awaits Peter and his Eochaill Gaels who are still very much in the hunt for a county final spot.
SCORERS FOR YOUGHAL: Brendan Ring 0-5 (3f) Leigh Desmond 1-0, Andrew Curtin 0-3, Damien Ring, Brett Moloney, Bill Cooper and Brendan Coleman 0-1 each. Scorers for Newcestown: Eoin Kelly 23, Fionn Keane and Hugh Curran 0-2 each, M Bradfield and Cathrach Keane 0-1 each. YOUGHAL: Richard Cunningham; Brendan O’Sullivan, Kenneth Walsh, Barry Ring; Barry Goggin, Conor Spillane (Capt) Damien Ring; Brett Moloney, Nigel Roche; Clarian O’Mahony, Bill Cooper, Brendan Coleman; Andrew Curtin, Leigh Desmond, Brendan Ring. Substitutes: James O’Mahony for Clarian O’Mahony (Half Time) Ken Dempsey for Andrew Curtin (52) NEWCESTOWN: Jim Sullivan; Odhran Keane, John Crowley, Kevin Long; Barry Horgan, Niall O’Sullivan, Gerard O’Driscoll; Daniel Twomey, Gearoid Burke; Fionn Keane, Tadgh Twomey (Capt.) Hugh Curran; Mikey Bradfield, Cathrach Keane, Eoin Kelly. Substitutes: Seany Ryan for Mikey Bradfield (43) Referee: Colm Lyons (Nemo Rangers)
Man of the Match
No question about it: it was Damien Ring. Ring’s complete and total dominance of the halfback line was incredible. He was fouled on numerous occasions, but got up and got on with it, even though there were plenty of positives to take away from the game, the most positive was the performance of the Youghal Number 7.
The Game’s Top Score
Definitely Leigh Desmond’s 14th minute rocket into the top right-hand corner of the Newcestown net. It came at a crucial time and, without Leigh’s goal, the Youghal side at that time in the game looked to be in a small bit of trouble.
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
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Carraig na bhFearr rebound with football win
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Carraig na bhFearr 1-15 Castlemartyr 0-8 JUST three days after losing an epic East Cork Junior Hurling Final, the footballers of Carraig na bhFearr had little time to dwell on the loss as they were back in football action on Saturday night in Carrigtwohill, where they faced Castlemartyr in the Michael O’Connor Motors sponsored East Cork Football quarter-final. While both sides may have been a little ring-rusty, Carraig na bhFearr wasted no time in getting off the mark with a point from a Colm O’Reilly free in the opening minute. John O’Sullivan then landed one from play, with Martin Hickey bursting forward to cut open the Castlemartyr defence before parting to Paul Murphy who shot home past Michael John Cremin to leave Carrig 1-2 in front after the opening ten minutes.
Castlemartyr, who were aided by the breeze, took time to settle but pointed frees from Mossy Hodnett and Jimmy Smiddy steadied the reds with Donnacha O’Tuama landing their first point from play in the 16th minute. Carraig na bhFearr were playing quite well into the breeze with Paul O’Keeffe, Paul Murphy and John O’Sullivan all landing points from play, while Castle-
board, but points from Michael Minihane, Liam Ryan, Noel Mullins and team captain Martin Hickey saw Carraig na bhFearr move smoothly into Wednesday night’s semi-final, where they will face Glenbower Rovers in Castlelyons. Martin Hickey and Brian Lawton with match referee John Buckley prior to their JAFC quarter-final in Carrigtwohill on Saturday night martyr fought hard with a Mossy under pressure as Carraig na bh- Martin Hickey, Shane Horgan, Hodnett brace, leaving them Fearr were on top in most posi- John O’Sullivan and sub trailing by 1-5 to 0-5 at the inter- tions and, while Adrian Bowens, Michael Minihane were running val. Brian Lawton, Barra O’Tuama, the show as Carraig na bhFearr On the resumption, Colm Jimmy Smiddy and Evan O’Ke- shot some splendid points to O’Reilly was again first off the effe (who kicked a fine point), move into a winning position by mark with Paul O’Keeffe and all tried hard to close the gap, it the three-quarter mark. Late Paul Murphy extending the Car- was to be an uphill struggle as points from Mossy Hodnett and raig na bhFearr lead to six Carraig na bhFearr were hell- Jimmy Smiddy put a more repoints. Castlemartyr were now bent on victory. spectable look on the score-
This was a fine effort from Carraig na bhFearr and they were full value for their win, especially since they had only three days to get over their hurling final loss. They will now fancy their chances of victory in the semi-final and, if they can produce another display like this, then they are in with a fighting chance.
CARRAIG NA BHFEARR: P Murphy 1-2, C O’Reilly 0-3 (2f and 1x45) M Hickey, M Minihane, J Sullivan and P O’Keeffe 0-2 each, N Mullins and L Ryan 0-1 each. CASTLEMARTYR: M Hodnett 0-4 (2f), J Smiddy 0-2 (1f), D O’Tuama and E O’Keeffe 0-1 each. CARRAIG NA BHFEARR: A Sheehan, T Sheehan, D Coleman, P Geaney, D O’Driscoll, S Horgan, B Hegarty, M Hickey (capt), P O’Keeffe, C Burns, J O’Sullivan, C O’Reilly, R Spillane, L Ryan and P Murphy. Subs used M Minihane for B Hegarty 20 and N Mullins for D O’Driscoll 45. CASTLEMARTYR: MJ Cremin, C Moran, R O’Donovan, B Smiddy, D McAuliffe, A Bowens, J O’Donovan, E O’Keeffe, B O’Tuama, M Hodnett, J Smiddy, B Lawton Capt, D O’Tuama, M Bowens and J Barry. Subs used K Lynch for D O’Tuama, G Swayne for J Barry and B O’Regan for M Bowen all 55min. Referee: John Buckley, Glanmire.
Championship Previews with Declan Barron Cork ladies seek All-Ireland Football Title Sunday, September 25th in Croke Park Cork vs. Monaghan at 4pm
THE Cork Ladies Football team will go in search of another All-Ireland Football title when they take on Monaghan in next Sunday’s AllIreland in Croke Park. Cork will be hoping to win back the title and if they can produce their best form they are in with a great chance.
Players such as Valerie Mulcahy, Juliet Murphy, Nollaig Cleary, Geraldine O’Flynn, Angela Walsh and team captain Amy O’Shea will be big players for Cork, but they will have to play very well to overcome a Monaghan side that easily accounted for Kerry in the semifinal. Monaghan have strong players in Niamh Kindlon, Ciara Mohan, Therese McNally, Ciara McAnaspie and team captain Sharon Courtney. It has all the makings of a great contest and the Cork faithful will be hoping that Amy O’Shea can lead Cork to victory.
Youghal vs. Newcestown PIHC Replay
The date or venue has not yet been announced for the Premier Intermediate Hurling semi-final replay between Youghal and Newcestown. Courcey Rovers await the winner in the County Final, so both Youghal and Newcestown will be hoping to provide the opposition on October 9th. Both sides will feel that they are capable of reaching the final and, indeed, both will be looking for a huge improvement this time round. Youghal will want to brush up on their shooting and cut down on the errors that gifted Newcestown a draw.
If they can do this, then I feel that they will come out on top. I was disappointed with Youghal in the opening half last week, but given that they have had a hard schedule it could have been predicted that it would take a while to get their eye in. Now that Youghal are back in hurling mode, I expect them to come out on top, although Newcestown also looked sharp at times and they too will feel that they can succeed. The game will be fixed at the County Board meeting held on Tuesday night, so check with the club as regards date, time and venue.
East Cork Junior A Football Final Saturday, September 24th (Provisional) Lisgoold vs. Carrignavar/ Glenbower Rovers - time and venue TBC
Depending on the result of tonight’s Wednesday’s) semi-final between Carrignavar and Glenbower Rovers, the East Cork Junior A Football Final could go ahead on Saturday if Glenbower Rovers come through. Should Carrignavar win then the final will have to be delayed due to Martin Hickey’s involvement with UCC in the Cork Football Championship semi final on Saturday. With the East Cork winner due to face Kanturk in Mallow on the following Tuesday night, there is little time to manoeuvre for the Board, so a Glenbower Rovers win would suit everyone, bar Carrignavar who were very impressive in their victory over Castlemartyr. Lisgoold will also hope that the game goes ahead on Saturday as, for them, John Cronin is involved with CIT in the Cork Senior Hurling on the following Sunday. Glenbower Rovers have been waiting a while for this game, but they have some fine footballers in their ranks, and they will push Carrignavar all the way tonight in Castlelyons. Whichever side does come through will probably be the favourite to win out, as Lisgoold were far from impressive in their win against an understrength Carrigtwohill side in Ballinacurra on Sunday night. Having seen Carrignavar and Lisgoold in action over the weekend, and Glenbower Rovers earlier in the year, it is a hard one to call, with perhaps the fitness of Carrignavar being the crucial factor. If they do get through or are, indeed, defeated then I feel the winner will prove too strong for Lisgoold in the final.
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Fr. O’Neill’s ‘emphatic’ win brings home the Gerald McCarthy Cup Cork County Premier II Minor Hurling Championship
FR. O’NEILL’S 2-13 VALLEY ROVERS 1-8 FR. O’NEILL’S picked up the Gerald McCarthy Perpetual Cup on Sunday night last when they defeated a fancied Valley Rovers side in the final of the Cork County Premier II Hurling Championship, played at Páirc Uí Rinn. This game was played prior to the Premier I clash between Blackrock and Castlelyons and, if the standard of this game is anything to go on, then the patrons that came in for the second game were treated to an exhibition of hurling.
DENIS O’FLYNN WRITES
All players from the goalie to the corner-forward did their bit for the O’Neill’s cause and, even when under pressure at certain stages in both halves, never gave up the belief that they could get a result from this game.
Scores were scarce in the opening few minutes of this game and the first score came off the stick of Valley Rovers midfielder, Darragh Murphy, on the fourth minute. Liam O’Driscoll open O’Neill’s account on the seventh minute when he struck a point from a 35m free.
was a good position for O’Neill’s to be in as, having played against a strong wind, they went in on level terms with Valley Rovers at the short whistle. Valley made hard work of their scores, while O’Neill’s seemed to get more on the board from their exchanges.
Murphy restored the Valley’s lead on the 13th minute from a long-range free and added another from play a minute later. Jason Crowley extended the Rovers’ lead with a fine point, playing with a strong wind while Liam O’Driscoll responded with two points from frees to keep O’Neill’s in the game. Crowley added another point from a free and, on the 23rd minute, Donough O’Flynn broke through the Carrigdhoun men’s defence and raised a white flag to let a point between the sides. Darragh Sexton leveled the game a minute later and, on the 27th minute, young David O’Driscoll put O’Neill’s in the lead for the first time when he pointed. However, on the stroke of half-time, Jason Crowley brought the game back on level terms with a pointed free. This
On the resumption, Liam O’Driscoll put O’Neill’s back in the lead again. They held this lead until Gary Farrell batted the ball into the O’Neill’s net after Eoin O’Neill made a good save.
Killeagh
Lotto
THERE was no winner of this week’s lotto. The numbers drawn were 21, 26 and 30.
This was a setback for O’Neill’s, but also served as a wake-up call for them. Rob Cullinane got a point back almost immediately, but Valley’s marksman Jason Crowley cancelled this one out. Rob Cullinane teamed up with Darragh Sexton on the 42nd minute when Darragh split the posts to let a point between the sides.
Paudie McMahon rounds his opponent
Next week’s jackpot now stands at €3,200. David O’Keeffe Jnr., Liz Walsh, James Collins and Ann Marie O’Neill won €30 each.
Thank you for supporting your club.
Results: Junior A Hurling League Killeagh 2-15 St. Ita’s 2-15
We played our first ever league game under lights in Killeagh. The points shared keep Ita’s in the running for a place in the league final and keep us out of the relegation battle.
Fixtures
Under lights! The first ever U15 Hurling Championship – Killeagh vs. Iniscarra in Killeagh on Thursday night, September 22nd at 7.30pm. Junior A Football Championship Semi-Final Killeagh vs. Castlemartyr in Castlelyons at 7.30pm, tonight, Wednesday, September 21st.
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O’Neill’s took the lead again two minutes later when Donough O’Flynn sent in a nice low ball to young David O’Driscoll, and David rounded his man with a neat turn and gave Valley’s goalie, Conor O’Sullivan, no chance in his goal. O’Neill’s saw this score as ‘game on’ and Shane Lee added a point to increase the gap between the sides. Liam added a further point from a free, but the icing on the cake came from the stick of Shane Lee, when his shot rocked the Valley Rovers net to put real daylight between the sides. In fairness, the Rovers never gave up and made several attempts in the closing minutes to reduce the score. On one of these occasions, Eoin O’Neill brought off a great save, while his defence held steadfast and, as time ran out, it was O’Neill’s night with an emphatic win. SCORERS: FR. O’NEILL’S: Liam O’Driscoll 0-6 (0-5 f), Shane Lee, David O’Driscoll 1-1 each, Darragh Sexton 0-3, Rob Cullinane, Donough O’Flynn, Paudie McMahon 0-1 each. VALLEY ROVERS: Jason Crowley 0-5 (0-5 f), Gary Farrell 1-1, Darragh Murphy 0-2 (0-1 f). FR. O’NEILL’S: E. O’Neill, A. Kenneally, W. Lane, D. McCarthy, K. Hegarty, T. Motherway (capt), M. O’Keeffe, J. Millerick, D. O’Flynn, D. Sexton, L. O’Driscoll, S. Lee, P. McMahon, R. Cullinane, D. O’Driscoll. VALLEY ROVERS: C. O’Sullivan, Joseph Lynch, T. Cummins, D. Healy, A. Walsh, J. Cottrell, A. McCarthy, D. Murphy, Joseph Lynch, E. Fallon, G. Farrell, J. Crowley, T. Lehane, D. Canty, T. O’Brien. Sub. T. Casey for Joseph Lynch. Ref. David Copps (Ballyhea).
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Lisgoold book football final spot with hard earned win over Carrigtwohill Lisgoold 3-12 Carrigtwohill 2-7
THE Michael O’Connor Motor Factors East Cork Junior A Football Final will feature Lisgoold and the winner of Carrignavar and Glenbower who play on Wednesday night, following Lisgoold’s hard-earned win over Carrigtwohill in Ballinacurra on Sunday evening.
Carrigtwohill put in a tremendous display considering they chose to field without any of their senior hurlers and, had they been a bit more clinical in their first-half finishing, the final score may well have been a lot closer.
Carrigtwohill, playing in the blue and white of Castlehaven, took an early lead when Jason Leahy pointed, but Patrick O’Mahony levelled with a good point from play for Lisgoold. Leahy and John McCarthy exchanged points before Gerry O’Connell - with two points from play - put Lisgoold into a lead they would keep to the finish. While Carrigtwohill may have been understrength, those on the pitch gave their all with Shane Kennedy, Jay Horgan, Neil O’Connor and Seanie Farrell leading by example. While Maurice O’Connell, John Cronin and Gerry O’Connell added further points for Lisgoold, good points from Seanie Farrell and Colm Cronin left Carrigtwohill trailing by 0-7 to 0-5 at the interval, but having played with the breeze they faced an uphill battle in the second half. With Lisgoold adding an early goal from John McCarthy and a point from Kevin O’Shea, it did look as if they would win comfortably.
Lisgoold, who qualified for the East Cork Football Final with a victory over Carrigtwohill
Carrigtwohill stay in the hunt. A marvellous goal from full-forward Seanie Farrell gave them further hope and, with Neil O’Connor adding a point, they were still in this match. Lisgoold, although leading on the scoreboard, were finding it very difficult to make progress, but a second goal from the boot of Kevin O’Shea set them on their way. Points from Gerry O’Connell, John Cronin and Wayne
Kingston seemed to have put them clear, but Carrigtwohill just refused to give up. Seanie Farrell had a 13-metre free cleared off the line and saw a second pile-driver touched over for a point, but he got his reward on the third time of asking, when Carrigtwohill were awarded a penalty. Farrell slotted the kick past Ciaran Cronin, and they were now back to within five points of the winners.
Carrig piled on the pressure, but Noel Connery, Jamie Hurley and Brian O’Leary made some telling clearances and, with time running out, Lisgoold struck for a third goal from John Cronin, to finally seal the victory and their place in this year’s final. Carrigtwohill, for their part, played really well and the final scoreline does less than justice to their efforts. Lisgoold are now
Lisgoold / Leamlara ladies football Far from it however, as the introduction of Ronan Barrett and some positional switches saw
U14G Group C Championship semi-final: LISGOOLD 4-11 ROCKBAN 4-7 IN near perfect conditions in Lisgoold on Wednesday night, the Lisgoold girls faced a strong Rockban team in the first of the semi-finals of the East Cork Group C Championship. Led by their captain, Aoife Healy, Lisgoold started at a blistering pace with points from Niamh Power,
DECLAN BARRON REPORTS FROM BALLINACURRA
Dayna Bradley and a goal from Ella O’Brien. Lisgoold had a score of 1-3 before Rockban responded. At the end of the first half, Ella, Dayna and Siomha Walsh had increased Lisgoold’s tally to 2-6 with a comeback from Rockban to give them 2-5.
The second half was a fast, fierce contest which saw the backs putting in a great performance to keep Rockban from racking up a high score. Terrific play from the half-backs Donna McCann, Aoife Roche and Aoibhe Savage and the full-backs, Fiona Murphy, Kate Ruane and Aoife
Healy kept Lisgoold in the game. Goalkeeper Tara Spriggs made 3 magnificent saves.
In the second half, the midfielders Caoilinn Hickey and Siomha Walsh racked up scores, along with half-forwards Niamh Power, Dayna Bradley and
Carrigtwohill, who put up a brave show against Lisgoold
into the final, but they will have to show significant improvement if they are to take out Carrignavar or Glenbower Rovers in the final that could go ahead on Saturday, depending on who wins the other semi-final on Wednesday night.
LISGOOLD: J Cronin 1-2, K O’Shea 1-1, J McCarthy 1-1, G O’Connell 0-4, P O’Mahony, M O’Connell, W Kingston and B Ahearn 0-1 each. CARRIGTWOHILL: S Farrell 2-2, J
Sinead O’Brien with support from Stephanie O’Driscoll, Laura Walsh, Maria Hennessy and Rachel McCann to give Lisgoold a magnificent win over Rockban with a final score of 411 to 4-7. Trainers Eilis Walsh, Willie McCann and Liam Ruane were delighted with the way the girls played. Well done.
Congratulations to our club member, Ella Ryan who was on the Cork Senior B team which defeated Dublin in the Aisling McGinn Cup Senior B All Ireland Final - final score: Cork 011 Dublin 0-7.
Leahy 0-2, N O’Connor 0-2 and C Cronin 0-1. LISGOOLD: C Cronin, C McCarthy, N Connery, J Hurley, M O’Connell, B O’Leary, C Walsh, B Clifford, J Cronin, B Ahearn, G O’Connell, P O’Mahony, K O’Shea, W Kingston and J McCarthy. Sub used J Cashman. CARRIGTWOHILL: T Mullaney, D Cronin, S Sheehan, D O’Connor, P Hogan, S Kennedy, J Horgan, K McCarthy, N O’Connor, T O’Connor, K O’Shea, C Cronin, J Leahy, S Farrell and M O’Sullivan. Subs used R Barrett S Healy. Referee: David O’Hanlon, Aghada.
Good luck to Leanne Woods who represents our club in the Junior Skills Competition next Thursday, September 22nd in Aghada. Congratulations and well done to all our club members who received their Junior Certificate results last Wednesday. Good luck to our Junior Ladies who play a County Semi-Final next Friday night at 7.15pm in Cloughdubh. Our Under 10s are playing Erin’s Own next Thursday in Lisgoold at 6.30pm.
Well done to our Under 12s who won their last match - report next week.
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Cork regain Aisling McGing Cup
CORK 0-11 DUBLIN 0-7
SINCE its foundation four years ago, it has been the two big cities of Cork and Dublin that have battled it out each and every Aisling McGing Final. Cork began by winning three in a row, until 2010 when Dublin finally got over the line and claimed the title.
On Sunday last, September 17th, the 2011 Aisling McGing Final took place in MacDonagh Park, Nenagh, Co Tipperary and, once again, Cork came out on top to regain the trophy when they had four points to spare over Dublin in a low-scoring match. DUBLIN: Serena Hannon, Deirdre Lyons, Phillipa Greene, Sarah Stritch, Aisling Barrett, Sinead Treacy, Aoife O’Reilly, Shona Barrett, Eadaoin McGuinness, Anne Clarke Capt, Hannah Tyrell, Natalie Behan, Rebecca Davey, Denise McKenna and Sinead Deegan. CORK: Martina O’Brien, Eimear Harrington, Niamh O’Keeffe (Erin’s Own), Sinead O’Reilly, Patricia Murphy, Rosie O’Mahony, Eleanor Ahearn (Bride Rovers), Jenny Luddy, Brid O’Sullivan, Shelly Twohig Capt, Roisin O’Sullivan, Laura Cronin (Watergrasshill), Clare Keohane (Inch Rovers) Ella
Ryan (Lisgoold) and Kathryn Coakley. Other East Cork players involved with this squad were
Emma Farmer (Aghada), Danielle O’Shea (Inch Rovers), Jennifer Barry (Bride Rovers), Lisa Curtin (Midleton) and
on the pitch at Castlemartyr to contest the semi-final stage of this year’s Minor Football Championship, under the watchful eye of An Reiteoir, Briaín Breathnach.
Killeagh-Ita’s got off the mark midway through this half with a Matthew Murphy point and continued to dominate with a further three points from the boots of Colin, Dinny and Ian. Cobh went one further ahead before Colin reached high to an incoming ball and punched it to the Cobh net, to level matters on the twenty-fifth minute.
The Cork players celebrate with the Aisling McGing cup. (Photo: Matt Browne, Sportsfile) Nicole Hickey, Glanmire. by Aidan Dardis, while Nelius this latest success to Cork. Carroll, Brian Leamy and CharThe Cork team was managed by lie McLoughlin were also part of The game was refereed by MagKathleen Kearney and coached the backroom team that brought gie Farrelly.
Killeagh / Ita’s juvenile Buachaillí óga storm Páírc Uí Chaoimh!
OUR Fé 9 and Fé 10 players participated in the Féile Spraoi Iomáint Hurling Blitzes organised by Coiste na nÓg, under the direction of Games Development Administrator Paudie O’Brien in Páirc Uí Chaoimh this past week. Our 2002 boys played on Monday evening against Carrigtwohill, Glen Rovers and Whites Cross, while our 2001 boys also played a Carrigtwohill team, along with Carrignavar and Watergrasshill. Over the course of three evenings, over 50 teams, comprising somewhere around 800 boys, got to play on the hallowed turf, which was a fair logistical achievement for the organisers. Míle buíochas do Paudie agus a fhoireann for the great work put in to ensure it was a success.
County Minor Football Championship
Sunday morning last saw Cilliath Íde agus An Cóbh descend
Both teams looked evenly matched in the opening five minutes, defending well and holding the opposition scoreless.
Cobh then took flight as they registered their first point and followed with five more in the next twelve minutes.
The closing minutes belonged to Cobh as they added two to their tally to leave the half time score at Cobh 0-9 to Killeagh-Ita’s 1-4.
The Killeagh / Ita’s juvenile teams teams at the Páirc Uí Chaoimh blitzes
To our disadvantage, the secondhalf saw the wind dying down, when it should have been at our backs and to our aid.
Cobh again took this game by the scruff of the neck in the opening fifteen minutes, and secured a further seven points without reply.
Dave Cahill got us back on the board, but we had a mountain to climb and Cobh were not giving up so easily.
They soon cancelled out Dave’s efforts.
We managed to exchange two more to their one in the closing ten minutes but, alas, as the final whistle sounded, we had to bow out gracefully on a scoreline of 0-18 to 1-7.
We wish Cobh all the best as they face Glanmire or Donoughmore in the final, in the coming weeks. Well done lads and a big ‘bualadh bos’ to your manager, coaches and selectors.
Fixtures
: 22/9: Fé 15 Hurling Championship - Killeagh-Ita’s vs. Inniscarra in Killeagh (faoi na soilse) at 7.30pm.
24/9: Fé 15 Hurling, Munster Super Touch Blitz Finals in Mallow. Best of luck! 26/9: Fé 16 Football Championship & League vs. Erin’s Own in Caherlag at 7.30pm
1/10: Minor Hurling League vs. Na Piarsaigh in Killeagh at 12noon.
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‘DUN AND DUSTED’ as Dungourney crowned East Cork Junior A Hurling champions
DENIS O’FLYNN REPORTS
East Cork Junior A Hurling Championship Replay Dungourney 0-18 Carraig na bhFearr 1-14 THE Jamsey Kelleher Cup wound its way back home to the hills of Dungourney, on Wednesday night last, when the local hurlers had a dramatic win over a stubborn Carraig na bhFearr side, in the replayed East Cork Oil sponsored East Cork Junior A Hurling Championship Final, at a splendidly prepared Carrigtwohill venue. The fact that this was the first final ever in the history of the competition to be played under lights added to the carnival atmosphere on the night as another great game unfolded between two well-matched sides. Dungourney fashioned a late victory when ‘Captain Fantastic’, Shane Casey, who also received the Man of the Match award from ‘Star Homes’ manager Sean Walsh, struck over the winning point with seconds left on the clock. The last ten to fifteen minutes of this game will live long in the memory bank as each ball was contested with vigour by both sides, such was the closeness of the scores during this period. The opening passages of play were even enough with the opening score of the game going to Paul Murphy from Carraig na bhFearr, while the Duns’ Kevin Kelleher was first on the scoresheet for his side, while his colleague Kenneth Kelleher put them in the lead for the first time from the resultant puck-out. The Carrig men hit a purple patch with four shots splitting the Dungourney uprights and, following
the last of them, Dungourney stopped their opponents running away from them, when both Shane Casey and Niall Motherway hit points.
The only allowed goal of the game came from a mistake by the ever-dependable Duns’ goalie, Kevin Hegarty, when he dropped a high ball out of his hand on his goal-line, and nippy Carrig corner-forward, John O’Sullivan, was on hand to neatly tuck the ball into the corner of the Duns’ net. This left a gap of four points between the sides as the game went into the last ten minutes of the opening half. John O’Sullivan was on hand again two minutes later when he raised another white flag for the men from the north-east part of the division. (Photos: Denis O’Flynn)
things level on the scoreboard. Victory for Dungourney came from the stick of their Captain, Shane Casey, when he steadied himself just inside the 65m line and hit a fantastic shot that sailed over the centre of Carraig na bhFearr’s crossbar. On the puck-out, referee Denny O’Leary blew the long whistle, and what followed were scenes of pure excitement by the huge Dungourney following who witnessed East Cork Board Chairman Michael O’Brien present the new and younger Jamsey Kelleher Cup to an overjoyed Dungourney captain, Shane Casey.
Dungourney sensed this game going away from them but with Shane Casey hitting three frees, Shane Hegarty striking a beautiful point after rounding his marker, and James McCarthy adding his name to the scoring forwards, Dungourney were back in the game taking the lead once more. However Carrig responded well and raised two more white flags from Paul Murphy and Ronan Spillane, while Shane Casey added a pointed free before the short whistle. The scoring during this period of the game was a spectacle for the large crown in attendance to witness, as the scores came in abundance and with such speed. On the resumption Carrig’s response was three points on the board in as many minutes, but
Shane Hegarty, who was doing majestic work in the forward line, answered back with a point. Captain Casey hit two over, one a free from a difficult angle, and substitute Kevin Ronan added a further point and the game was level once again. The remaining ten minutes saw pulsating stuff with two disallowed Dungourney goals, as ref Denny O’Leary had blown for a free before the ball was struck on both occasions - a golden chance of a goal for the Duns when three players had a chance of glory, only to see the ball eventually skim across the small square and out over the end line. It was nip and tuck in the final few minutes, as both sides traded points with Carrig’s goal-scorer, John O’Sullivan, and Dungourney’s sub Brian Rodgers keeping
SCORERS: DUNGOURNEY; Shane Casey 0-7 (0-6 f), Kenneth Kelleher and Shane Hegarty 0-3 each, Niall Motherway, Kevin Kelleher, Jas. McCarthy, Kevin Ronan, and Brian Rodgers 0-1 each. CARRAIG NA BHFEARR: John O’Sullivan 1-4 (0-3 f), Paul Murphy and Ronan Spillane 0-3 each, Richard Mullins, Tim Geaney, Paul O’Keeffe and Aaron Dorgan 0-1 each. TEAMS: DUNGOURNEY: K. Hegarty, B. Hegarty, M. Hegarty, E. Ahern, P. Kelleher, J. Leahy, J. Griffin, M. Wall, N. Motherway, J. O’Neill, Kevin Kelleher, Kenneth Kelleher, S. Hegarty, S. Casey (capt.), J. McCarthy. Subs used. K. Ronan for J. O’Neill, B. Rodgers for Kenneth Kelleher. CARRAIG NA BHFEARR: C. Hegarty, T. Sheehan, D. O’Driscoll, D. Coleman, M. Hickey, R. Mullins, T. Geaney, A. Hegarty, P. Geaney, P. O’Keeffe, S. Horgan, C. Burns, R. Spillane, P. Murphy (capt.), J. O’Sullivan. Subs used: N. Mullins for T. Sheehan, C. O’Reilly for S. Horgan, C. Dorgan for C. Burns, B. Hegarty for T. Geaney, A. Dorgan for P. O’Keeffe. Referee: Denny O’Leary (Watergrasshill).
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www.midletongaa.com Junior C Hurling Championship Midleton 1-08 Dungourney 1-07
MIDLETON’S Junior C Hurlers, our fourth adult hurling team, were in championship action on Friday evening last. They faced Dungourney in Lisgoold on what was a dull drizzly evening. Dungourney had first use of the hill and had an early goal. With defences on top it soon became apparent that this was going to be a low-scoring game and that goals would be very valuable.
Midleton welcomed back a number of players who had missed a lot of the year through injury - Eoin Ferriter, Aengus Cotter, James O’Donnell and the evergreen Sean Corcoran, who had a terrible ankle injury earlier in the year, all started. James O’Donnell has to retire early on the night when he picked up a thumb injury. Muiris Quirke replaced him and slotted in well at centre-back. It was nip and tuck to half-time and the lone goal still separated the sides. Halftime score: Dungourney 1-03 Midleton 0-3. Midleton upped their efforts in the second half, but Dungourney were dealing well with the added pressure. Eoin Ferriter and Jerome Curtin were doing well in our full-back line. Captain Brendan Ferriter was prominent at wing-back beside the steady Muiris Quirke. Justin Costigan was striking a lot of ball at midfield and Aengus Cotter was doing well on the forty, while Kevin McSweeney and Sean Corcoran were to the fore up front. The selectors emptied the bench as Midleton chased the game.
The introduction of Coleman Quirke alongside Sean Corcoran in the full-forward line meant there was no lack of experience close to goal. After sustained pressure, Midleton eventually got the goal they needed when Sean Corcoran forced the ball over the line with five minutes left. In an exciting last few minutes, Midleton held out for a one point win and this sets up a meeting with Castlemartyr in the semi-final. TEAM: Christy Dunlea, Matthew Bell, Eoin Ferriter, Jerome Curtin, Brendan Ferriter (Captain), James O’Donnell, Andrew Rea, Paul Ahern, Justin Costigan, Kevin McSweeney, Aengus Cotter, Sean Corcoran, Shane Goulding, Dara O’Keeefe, Gearoid Fitzgerald, Subs used: Muiris Quirke, John Shanahan, Coleman Quirke, Brian Fitzgerald, Killian O’Brien.
McDaid’s Bar, Midleton sponsor our Night at the Dogs
We held our launch for our Night at the Dogs on Thursday last in McDaid’s Bar, Midleton. McDaid’s, who are kindly sponsoring the night, hosted the launch and there was even a greyhound present! Midleton GAA Night at the Dogs in Curaheen Park, Cork takes place on Saturday, October 1st. Tickets at €20 per family are now available from any Club Officer.
Junior B Hurling Championship
The Midleton Junior B Hurlers are in championship action tonight, Wednesday, September 21st, when they face Cobh in Rostellan at 8.15pm. The winners advance to the quarter-final and a meeting with Carrignavar. It is all of nine weeks since Midleton won their first round game against Sarsfields.
Senior Hurling League Midleton 2-13 St. Finbarr’s 2-10
Midleton played their thirteenth league game at the weekend and overcame St. Finbarr’s by three points. This leaves them on thirteen points with two games to play. We will most likely need to win both to qualify for the playoffs and a chance to defend our title. We face Ballinhassing at home on Saturday next, September 24th, at 4pm with our final game against Blackrock.
Fe16 Premier 2 Football League: Glanmire 3-06 Midleton 2-09
This game was played last Monday evening and resulted in a draw after a very exciting finish where we came from two goals down to force a draw. TEAM: Josh Deady, Luke Morrissey, Billy O’Shea, Cillian Deady, Sean O’Farrell, Aaron McEvoy, Kevin Rohan, Darren Quirke, Patrice Tschmanga, Eanna O’Brien, Padraic Nagle, Imbiblio Bello, Robert Williams, Gavin Bagnell and Lochlinn Mc Carthy. Subs: Brian Rossiter & Shane Buckley.
Well done to all our players on their results in the Junior Cert. last week.
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Our U13 Eastern Division panel travelled to Ballincollig to take on the Western champions, Kilbrittain in the County semifinal on Saturday, September 17th. Playing against a strong wind in the first half, the boys did very well until the final 8 minutes when a quick goal-scoring burst by Kilbrittain meant
Seniors The Midleton Fe 10 hurlers receiving their medals for the Summer Leagues in Páirc Uí Chaoimh that we had been left with a mountain to climb in the second half. The boys stuck to their task for the second half and began to pull the score back, but the Kilbrittain goalie led a charmed life for parts of the half, and our lads couldn’t find enough scores to overhaul the big deficit. These lads deserve a load of credit for having come through a tough Eastern Division as champions, Midleton’s ‘evergreen’ Coleman and have shown that there is Quirke taking the direct route plenty of potential there if they against Dungourney in the keep working hard at their game. Junior C Hurling Champ.
TEAM: Dylan Cahalane (Captain), Eoin Hartnett, Cormac Higgins, Kelvin Hickey, Conor Evans, Conor O’Neill, John O’Dwyer, Kevin Daly, Sean O’Meara, Ryan O’Regan, Tom Scanlon, PJ Fitzgerald, Tommy O’Connell, Ronan O’Donovan, Shane O’Brien, Eoin Moloney, Christopher Power, Cathal Gunning, Sean O’Leary and Liam Franklin.
Our U13 Central Team are playing in the championship on Saturday, September 24th at home at 12 noon against Na Piarsaigh.
Fe 10
What a week for the Fe 10 hurlers of Midleton. The finals of the County Board Summer Leagues were held in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 13th and 14th. Three Midleton teams participated in all - two on Tuesday and one on Wednesday. Games were 11-a-side and 8 minutes per half. The park was awash with colour with twenty teams from all over Cork attending each night. Midleton had 8 games in total over the two nights and were tested well in all. Some opposition teams we had never played before – the likes of St. Catherine’s and Ballygarvan. Others we have clashed already including St. Finbarr’s, Glen Rovers, Bishiopstown and Fr. O’Neill’s. Midleton were a credit to themselves and were strong in all of their games. They showed great heart and a good deal of hurling skill. The evenings concluded with the walk up the steps to collect the medals. Hopefully, this will be the first of many presentations in the park for the lads. Well done to all the players and also the parents who made the trip.
Fe 9
On Saturday, September 17th, our Fe9 hurlers headed to Douglas. 22 players travelled and were split into teams. Midleton,
overall, were very strong and really put it up to the home team. Hurling skills from the training pitch are starting to show through in the matches now. Well done to all who played. Keep up the practice.
Fe 8
Midleton’s Fe8’s were in Rostellan on Saturday, September 17th. This was ideal end of season stuff as the outing consisted of gaelic football and hurling matches. Both Midleton and Aghada had sufficient numbers that allowed the clubs to field two teams. So, on what was a breezy morning, hurling was first up. The two hurling games served up some fine performances. Midleton only just shaded both hurling games. From what was witnessed on Saturday, hurling is in safe hands for the future in both of these clubs! Second on the agenda were the football matches. Again, all of the participants can be proud of their contributions and it’s safe to say that from the evidence of the morning’s games there’s a lot of work being put into both clubs at this age group.
Fe 7
Our Fe7 team took on Blackrock in small-sided ground hurling games in Midleton on Saturday, September 17th. Early days to judge the lads, but they impressed. The basics of holding the hurley and pulling on both sides look to be sorted. It looked like great fun for all the kids on the field, which at this age is of great importance. Well done lads and keep up the hard work
Juvenile Players Street League
registration / sale of gear
On Saturday, September 24th, we will hold our annual Player
Our winning streak came to an abrupt end last week when we were beaten by Douglas. We are now out of the championship for this year. Despite this setback we are satisfied with getting to a quarterfinal in our first year back up at Senior grade. We are still in the Summer Cup - we meet Newcestown in the semifinal in early October.
U18’s
A week on from our senior defeat and we are back on winning form. Our minors took on St. Catherine’s in the county semi-final last Saturday in Dungourney. All thanks to referee Jimmy O’Mahony, we missed the heavy rain that fell. After a foul on Jessica Tracey, Kate Murphy opened our scoring with a point. St. Catherine’s replied with two points, before Shauna Landers passed a lovely ball to Roisin Culligan - who duly delivered it over the bar. Kate had our third point and then St. Catherine’s dominated the rest of the first half with three successive points. The half-time score read Killeagh 3 points to St. Catherine’s 6 points. St. Catherine’s came out fighting in the second half and had scored another point and a goal before the half time ‘chat’ from the mentors galvanised the Killeagh girls into action. Kate started the rally back with a score from the 45 mark. Laura’s hard work in the backline passed a lovely ball to an on-form Shauna Landers, who sent it straight over the bar. Ellen Benaim, Nora Walsh and Shauna Harnedy gave great cover to our goalie Jessica Swayne repeatedly driving the ball back up the field. Kate scored our sixth point and, much to the delight of everyone concerned, landed the next ball into the back of the net. Niamh and Becky had the half-back line well covered, with Jess and Aoife keeping the ball up to the forwards.
As tension mounted, Kate had two more points and Shauna scored the last point of the match. As the whistle blew we had won by two points. We go on to contest the U18 County Final - either against Mallow or Glen Rovers- date and venue not yet decided.
U16’s
The U16 Championship starts this week with our first match against Carrigaline. Congratulations to all our girls who got such good results in their Junior Cert. exams last week.
Good luck to all our girls on the Cork Senior Football panel for the All Ireland next Sunday. Best wishes go to Noel O’Connor who manages this great bunch of girls.
Registration morning in the GAA club from 10am to 12.30pm. Junior infant boys and all current juvenile players are asked to attend and register for 2012 and, of course, we welcome any new boys to the area to join our club. Also on this morning, we will conduct a sale of old and new playing gear. Anyone who has old clean playing gear which is no longer of any use can pass them onto the team manager.
Cork GAA Clubs Draw 2011/2012
The Cork GAA Clubs draw for 2011/ 2012 has just been launched. The draw for September and October takes place at the end of October. Existing members of the draw will receive details from the draw office directly. They should contact their promoter of Steve Sheehan directly. New or intending members should contact
Steve Sheehan for brochures, direct debit forms etc. They can also join on the internet on the Cork GAA Clubs Draw website, www.corkgaadraw.ie, and credit their entry to Midleton GAA Club. This could make a nice present for some one with Midleton connections. There is some money due for last year’s draw. Would promoters or individuals with same please contact Steve Sheehan as soon as possible on 085 1741460.
Lotto results
The numbers drawn were 10, 13, 25 and 28. Jackpot €9,200 - no winner. Lucky Dip, winners of €40: Netta Dineen, c/o Kathleen Crotty; Anthony Cody, Forrest Hill; Deirdre O’Brien, Castleredmond; Margaret Nugent, Ballyduff; John Walsh, c/o Michael Walsh. Thank you for your continued support.
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Fr. O’Neill’s
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal II County Minor Hurling Final to East Region be played on Sunday. Minor ‘A’ Football This game never got to life at all Championship: and it was a dour game of footside in the final of the Cork Main sponsor: ball. Cobh had the edge in the Fr. O’Neill’s 2-4 County Premier II Hurling Audit Diagnostics opening period of the game and Championship played at Páirc Uí Cobh 1-8 had put 1-1 on the board, the Rinn. Cork County Cobh overcame the challenge of goal from the boot of Sam Staa spirited Fr. O’Neill’s side in pleton who seemed to be rubbing This game was very entertaining Premier II Minor this East Region Minor A Foot- shoulders with O’Neill’s keeper to watch and all players played ball Championship game played – David O’Reilly in the small Hurling their part in the victory. The in very windy conditions at square, before Kevin Lee put up teams were level at the break and Championship Aghavine on Tuesday evening the first score for the home side it took O’Neill’s first goal to give on the twenty first minute. Two last. them a kickstart that resulted in Fr. O’Neill’s 2-13 Despite some players having minutes later, Paudie McMahon them hitting a purple patch midplayed a game on Friday evening leveled the game with a splendid Valley Rovers 1-8 way through the second half. goal, while Liam O’Driscoll folFR. O’NEILL’S picked up the Gerald McCarthy Perpetual Cup on Sunday night last when they defeated a fancied Valley Rovers
last and a second game on Sunday, the powers that be in the East Region Board insisted this game go ahead, even though Fr. O’Neill’s qualified for a Premier
Fr. O’Neill’s CAMOGIE Full report elsewhere in this week’s ECJ.
lowed up with a point. Paul Buckley for Cobh completed the scoring in the opening half, with two points for the visitors to let
the score 1-3 to 1-2 in Cobh’s favour.
On the resumption, and with O’Neill’s playing with the wind, it was Darragh Sexton who got the game back on an even keel when he pointed after doing a solo. Darragh was also involved in the next passage of play when he fed Paudie McMahon with a great ball and Paudie’s kick rested in the back of the Cobh goal. This score should have revived the home side, but it was Jack Ronan and Danny Keating who were to the fore when they kicked three points between them to bring it level again. Rob Cullinane extended the O’Neill’s score by a point with four minutes remaining, but Sam Staple-
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ton - on the 60th minute - leveled again while Danny Keating’s kick split the posts to give Cobh the win on this occasion.
TEAM: David O’Reilly, Adrian Kenneally, William Lane, Darren McCarthy, Ken Hegarty, Tony Motherway, Mark O’Keeffe, Rob Cullinane, Joe Millerick, Darragh Sexton, Liam O’Driscoll, Shane Lee, Kevin Lee, Paudie McMahon, David O’Driscoll. Sub used: Daniel Harrington for S. Lee (inj) Ref. G. Scully (Killeagh)
Fixtures
25/9: Fr. O’Neill’s vs. Castlelyons or Erin’s Own JBHC venue TBC 2/10: Fr. O’Neill’s vs. Bandon, Co. IHC Final at Páirc Uí Rinn.
WE held the last U8 and U10 go-game blitz last Friday evening with teams from Killeagh, Dungourney, Youghal and Carrigtwohill. Great fun was had and we look forward to seeing everyone next season. Our minor team had a fantastic day in Celbridge last weekend as part of a Joan O’Flynn Invitational Tournament being run by Celbridge Camogie Club.
Teams came from Dublin, Meath and Kildare. We were unlucky to lose by just a point in the semifinal. Also on the road last weekend were our U14 team who played, as part of a Croke Park twinning initiative, a successful match vs. St. Finbarr’s of Cabra.
The U14 team pictured with St. Finbarr’s of the Cabra U16 team
They were joined by our minor team in Cabra and they all attended the Camogie All-Ireland in Croke Park. It was a great weekend and the girls did their families and club proud.
Our U15 team met Dungourney in the East Cork League SemiFinal last Saturday morning and ran out winners with a final score of Fr. O’Neill’s 4-4 Dungourney 1-4. No time or venue has been set for the final as there are still matches to be played on the other side. The Intermediate County SemiFinal vs. Aghabullogue was played on Saturday, September 17th. The final score was Fr. O’Neill’s 2-05 Aghabullogue 003.
SCORERS: L. Sweetnam 2-0, F. O’Driscoll 0-2, G. Kearney, N. Ahern 01 each. TEAM: T. Cusack, C. McGrath, L. Sweetnam, C. O’Shea, F. Wiggins, Y. Murphy, S. Harrington, G. Kearney, D. O’Leary, C. Phelan, N. Ahern, M. Finn, F. O’Driscoll, K. Ahern, K. Harrington, L. Hayes, N. Nagle, R. Ahern, A.Broderick, O. Stanton, R. Steele, P. Kennally, M. O’Brien. Subs: S. Harrington for N. Nagle, N. Nagle for K. Ahern.
The final is due to be played in Castle Road on Saturday, September 24th at 4pm.
Niamh O’Sullivan being presented with Player of the Match by Joan O’Flynn, President of Cumann, Camogaiochta na nGael
ond half and that is exactly how it transpired.
The minor team in Celbridge with Joan O’Flynn, President of Cumann Camogaiochta na nGael, former member of Fr. O’Neill’s Camogie Club Save the date - November 11th - The match started at a frantic After this, Aghabullogue hit their pace as both sides looked to get own purple patch and laid siege more details in weeks to come! the edge in the opening ex- to the O’Neill’s defence. changes. The backs kept their nerve howThe sides remained in deadlock ever and cleared their lines well for the opening ten minutes until with Gearoidin Kearney, in parFiona O’Driscoll stepped up to ticular, having a stormer at cenpoint a free in what were very tre-back. Aghabullogue difficult scoring conditions. registered their first score with a free on the 24th minute, but this This seemed to drive O’Neill’s was quickly cancelled out by an Fr. O’Neill’s booked their place on and after another pointed free excellent point from play by in the Final of the Intermediate by O’Driscoll, Captain Liz Nora Aherne. Camogie Championship last SatSweetnam made her presence urday evening in Castle Road in felt on the Aghabullogue full- The referee brought the first half what was a hard fought 2-05 to back line with two well-taken to a close with O’Neill’s leading 0-03 win over Aghabullogue. goals in quick succession. by 2-03 to 0-1. O’Neill’s knew that Aghabullogue would put up a much tougher battle in the sec-
Fr. O’Neill’s book place in intermediate camogie final
While O’Driscoll notched up the first point of the second half for O’Neill’s with another welltaken point from a free, Aghabullogue stepped up the pressure and had the better of the exchanges over the following minutes.
An Aghabullogue point from a free was followed up by an extremely close missed goal chance after a deflection from a 45 to leave the score at 2-04 to 0-02. Aghabullogue continued to drive at the O’Neill’s defence, but the backs responded well and firmly held their ground.
Kearney pointed a long-range free to extend O’Neill’s lead to 2-05 to 0-02 and, while Aghabullogue registered the final score of the match, it mattered little as
O’Neill’s held out to win the match on a scoreline of 2-05 to 0-03. O’Neill’s will now play Tracton, who over came Carrigaline by three points in the first match of the day.
jThis will be a repeat of the league final and is sure to be a cracker!
TEAM: T. Cusack, C. McGrath, Y. Murphy, C. O’Shea, F. Wiggins, G. Kearney (0-1f), S. Harrington, D. O’Leary, K. Harrington, C. Phelan, N. Aherne (0-1), L. Sweetnam (2-0), K. Ahern, M. Finn, F. O’Driscoll (0-3f). Subs: L. Hayes, N. Nagle for K. Ahern 2nd half, R. Aherne, R. Steele, O. Stanton, A. Broderick, P. Kenneally, M. O’Brien.
Congratulations must go to Sarah Harrington who had just come off the pitch in Nenagh to play in this match after winning the final Aisling Mc Ging Tournament with the Cork Ladies Senior B’s against Dublin.
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Inch Rovers ladies football seniors set for final
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
Main sponsor: South Coast Transport www.castlelyonsgaa.com
Minors in County Final. Premier 1 Minor Hurling Championship Semi Final Castlelyons 0-15 Midleton 0-12
THE Castlelyons Minor hurlers had a convincing win over St. Finbarr’s at Carrigtwohill on Friday, September 9th, to book a place in the final against Blackrock. The game was played in wet and windy conditions.
The Inch Rovers ladies football senior team who now head to the final vs. Donoughmore
THE Inch Rovers Senior Ladies Football team, reigning All Ireland Senior champions, faced off against a young and upcoming Mourneabbey team last Monday night in Fermoy. It was a night in September, but it felt like November. A wet, miserable night where the rain swirled in around the stand and we huddled together to stay warm. I felt sorry for the players as they warmed up, but they were not cold for long!
The game started at a breakneck pace with Inch getting a dream start, in the form of a wellworked goal from the throw-in that was slipped past the Mourneabbey keeper. Mourneabbey showed true determina-
tion and chased the game from beginning to end, but Inch showed experience and a mean defence. Jill Horan scored a goal that appeared to defy the laws of physics, as she put the ball between the keeper and the upright after turning inside the cornerback and running along the end line. I was waiting for the pass to an outside player but, instead, she blasted the ball between the goalkeeper and the upright. Amy O’Shea showed well throughout the game, twisting and turning on a wet, slippery field, tormenting the Mourneabbey defence. The defence wins games; forwards determine by how much and the Inch Rovers’ defence was mean on the night, keeping Mourneabbey to 1-6,
while Inch Rovers forwards clocked up an impressive 3-17.
Inch worked the ball out of defence and down the field time after time. The Inch forwards worked hard to find space and stayed patient. So, on to the County Final which is due to be played in early October against Donoughmore. Inch Rovers will need to be at their very best to get past a very impressive and experienced Donoghmore team (their semi-final was a much tighter game which may very well serve them well). Our Minor ladies faced Carrigtwohill in the Minor League on Tuesday night last in a close-run first half in which Carrig gained
The Barrs were first to score, a point from a free in the first minute. It was the tenth minute before Castlelyons got on the scoreboard, when Anthony got the first point from a free. a well-earned lead on the Inch ladies. But Inch recovered and went in at half-time with a five point lead. I’m not sure what Noel O’Connor said to the young Inch team, but they came out at the start of the second half and never let Carrigtwohill into the Inch half for fifteen minutes. The work rate was high and continuous from the forwards to the backs. A good result for the Inch girls as they continue to develop as a team . With some outstanding players, this team could go a long way provided they can continue to improve. Full-time score: Inch Rovers 615 Carrigtwohill 3-7. A very special thanks to our sponsor GE Healthcare.
Aghada’s U16 girls excel ON Sunday last, the Aghada U16 team travelled to Glenville to compete in an U16 Championship game against Watergrasshill. Each player gave a heroic performance and deserved a very comprehensive win on a scoreline of Aghada 8-09 Watergrasshill 1-15.
The scoreline did not justify the skill and determination from both teams but with some crucial saves by Aghada’s goalkeeper, Clare Coughlan, and the very effective game plan with the rest of the players, including some very impressive goals from the Aghada forwards - Aghada’s girls now advance to the next round. Well done to Emma Farmer who was a member of the Cork Development Panel that won the Aisling McGing Cup for the fourth time after defeating Dublin last Saturday.
They followed this with four more points without reply from the city side.
A sixty five metre free in the eighteenth minute gave St. Finbarr’s a chance to put over their second point, and they followed it with one from play and another from a free.
Another free in the twenty first minute put them just one point up, with less than ten minutes of first half play left. Castlelyons dominated this period of play and led by four points at half time: 0-9 to 0-5. Castlelyons also outscored St. Finbarr’s from play, six points to two, during this first period of play.
Even though St. Finbarr’s put on a lot of pressure right through the second half the Castlelyons players maintained their lead and the nearest the opposition got to them was two points in the twenty second minute. This was another great performance from this group of players. Eoin Barry, in goals, had a clean sheet and Cian O’Leary showed leadership, while Tom Carroll and Ned Daly in the corners were very much up to the task.
The half-back line of Colm Spillane, Steven Joyce and Coran Lawlor were also rock solid, while both Colm Spillane and Eoin Maye were dominant at midfield. Four of the six forwards scored and all kept pressure on the Barr’s defence. TEAM: Eoin Barry, Ned Daly, Cian O’Leary, Tom Carroll, Steven Joyce, Colm Barry, Coran Lawlor, Colm Spillane (0-4), Eoin Maye (0-1), Ronan Bransfield(02), Darragh Lawlor (0-1), Alan Fenton (0-1), Ronan O’Regan, Anthony Spillane (05), Shane Moroney. Subs: Jack Barry, Brian O’Donovan, , Colm O’Neill, Michael Geary, Declan Varner. Steven Hickey, Liam Moroney, Shane Fenton,
Sympathy
The club extends sympathy to Paul Murphy and family of Ballyroberts on the death of his mother and Eileen Whyte of Boreen Na Hawe on the death of her brother.
Congratulations
Well done to all in Coolagown on winning another gold medal in the Tidy Towns Competition.
Lotto jackpot: €17,000 Aghada Ladies U16 championship team: Back row - J. Moynihan, E. Terry, O. Culligan, S. Phelan, C. Coughlan, C. Tynan, C. Day and E. O’Sullivan. Front row - C. Wall, S. Bawden, M. Barnes, A. Bennett, H. Looney and L. O’Carroll.
Our Juniors will be playing in the All Ireland 7’s competition being hosted in Dublin next weekend. This is the girls’ first year competing in the event. We wish
them all the very best and a very enjoyable weekend.
Well done also to our U14 team who are through to the East Cork Championship Final after de-
feating Midleton by 2-11 to 1-1.
Thanks to everyone who supported our table quiz last weekend, and also all those who provided prizes for our raffle.
The lotto numbers drawn this week were 13, 18, 19 and 26. There was no jackpot winner.
The following won €20 each: T. Collins, Ballymacsimon, c/o Castlelyons PO; Pat Minihane, 25 Hillside View, c/o Peddlar’s Rock Bar; Louise Barry, Fermoy, c/o Ned Fitzgerald; Lisa Kenny, c/o S. Barry; Chrissie Mackessy, c/o D Hoare; Alan Lane, c/o Joan McNamara; Shelly Barry, c/o S. Barry and Sinéad Barry, c/o S. Barry. Next week’s draw will be at the Community Centre, Castlelyons, The jackpot will be €17,000.
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
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D u n g o u r n e y N S DUNGOURNEY East Cork Final Replay: s tuden ts recount Jamesy is home a ‘dramat ic What a difference a few days make... final’ By Niall Flynn age 9, from St. Peter’s NS, Dungourney
By Aoibhe O’Brien, age 9, from St. Peter’s NS, Dungourney
Dungourney 0-18 Carraig na bhFear 1-14
Jamesy comes home!
ON Wednesday, September 14th, history was made. DUNGOURNEY are now the new East Cork JunDungourney became the first ever East Cork team ior A Hurling champions after winning against to win the East Cork final under lights. Carraig na bhFearr on Wednesday night. It was a very exciting game. It really was bringing the cup Crowds gathered to see battle commence in Carrigt- home, because the cup is named after Jamesy wohill and, at 7.30pm, we heard the clash of the ash. Kelleher who was from Dungourney. Carraig na bhFearr got off to a flying start with a point from captain Paul Murphy. Dungourney re- Carraig na bhFearr started the scoring with a point. sponded with a point from centre-forward Kevin After that they mostly took turns scoring points. Kelleher. Seconds later, Dungourney took the lead Carraig na bhFearr’s J. O‘Sullivan scored a goal thanks to Kenneth Kelleher. Carraig went to four during the first half. points with no response from Dungourney. A point from Shane Casey pulled one back for Dungourney. Carraig na bhFearr then scored two points, putting Shortly after, Casey set up Niall Motherway with a point to bring the gap back to one. Just as Dungourney were getting back into the game, misfortune struck. A high ball dropped near goalkeeper Kevin Hegarty - no one near him - but he failed to deal with the ball and dropped it. Ready to swoop on the ball was Carrig’s John O’Sullivan - he buried the ball to the back of the net. Moments later, O’Sullivan pointed from play. In the space of 60 seconds, Carraig were five points ahead. Dungourney fought back with six unanswered scores to restore the lead. Paul O’Keefe got the last point of the first half, and the teams went into the dressing rooms level at 0-11 to 1-8. In a repeat of the first half, Carraig got off to a great second half start with a further four points from Tim Geaney, O’Sullivan, Spillane and Murphy. Dungourney equalised with scores from Shane Hegarty, Kevin Rohan and two from Casey. They were level again.
Hearts were beating fast! Then, James McCarthy’s goal was disallowed. A free was awarded to Dungourney and Casey put it over the bar. The Duns took the lead. Hearts were beating faster! Carraig scored another point! They were level again! O’Sullivan once again scored at the vital minute until sub Brian Rodgers got the point of the match to level again. HEARTS WERE BEATING EVEN FASTER! With 20 seconds to go, Shane Casey, the captain, put the final point over the bar to win the East Cork Final for the Duns. Cheers went up. The crowd were able to breathe again. A man of the match performance from Shane Casey. JAMESY WAS COMING HOME! Celebrations are continuing in Dungourney. (Photo: Elaine Flynn)
them well in the lead.
Then Dungourney scored 6 points in a row, putting them in the lead. Carraig na bhFear then got 1 point, followed by another point from Dungourney, which was scored by Shane Casey, who was Man of the Match and also team captain. Carraig na bhFearr finished the first half with a point. At half time the scores were level.
Carraig na bhFearr started the second half with 3 quick points, followed by Dungourney also scoring 3 points with Shane Hegarty, Shane Casey and Kevin Rohan putting the ball over the bar making them level again. Dungourney had two goals not-allowed during the second half - one of which should definitely have counted.
Dungourney then got another point, with Carraig na bhFearr (with 2 points) putting them in the lead. Brian Rodgers then went on for Kenneth Kelleher and scored to make the teams level again. In the last 20 seconds, Shane Casey scored a last minute point, winning the game. The final score was Dungourney 0-18 to Carraig na bhFearr 1-14. There was a big crowd in Dungourney village to welcome the winning team and the Jamesy Kelleher Cup back home.
I am very happy that Dungourney won and especially happy because three of my uncles, Kevin Hegarty, the goalie, Brendan Hegarty, at corner back, and Shane Hegarty at corner-forward all played very well.
AFTER the drawn game in Midleton, we all went home, perhaps a little bit dissapointed, but very much relieved. Wednesday night though was something else altogether as we returned triumphant to Dungourney with the Jamesey Kelleher Cup and the party continued into the early hours of the morning. But anyway first the match, and what a match! Dungourney lined out with the same team that started in Midleton and they responded well with points from Kevin and Kenneth Kelleher after Carraig na bhFearr had pointed in the third minute. Back came Carrig with four unanswered points from the sixth to the tenth minute. Two points from Shane Casey one from a free - closed the gap after seventeen minutes before disaster struck - a loose ball in the Dungourney penalty area fell to a Carrig forward who struck it to the net and, when Carrig added another point on ninteen minutes, we were looking slightly worried.
Kevin Rohan replaced John O’Neill at this time, and six unanswered points from Shane Hegarty, Kevin Rohan, Kenneth and three from Casey put us right back in the mix on twenty seven minutes. Carrig got two further points before half-time, either side of a Shane Casey special, to leave the score at the end of a pulsating half at Dungourney 0-11 Carrig na bhFearr 1-08. The second half had barely started when the Carrig goalie was booked for a challenge on Kevin Rohan, then the Carrig side raced into a three point lead after four minutes and we were up against it all over again. Three points from Hago, Casey and James McCarthy got us back in the game however, with only one in reply from Carraig na bhFearr before James Mc rattled the net with a great strike.
Unfortunately, the ref called back the play for an infringement and we had to settle for a Casey pointed free. Brian Rodgers replaced Kenneth with ten minutes to go and, a minute later ,Shane Casey put over another point. It was getting a bit frantic now with both sides trying to get vital scores and, when James
McCarthy burst through to goal again, all of Dungourney jumped for joy.
Incredibly, the ref called back play for another ‘foul’ and again we had to settle for a point from a Casey free.
With five minutes remaining Shane Hegarty equalised with a great point from the wing, but Carrig responded with two points of their own.
Not to be outdone though, the industrious Brian Rogers put over a mighty point from the middle of the field and Shane Casey added what proved to be the winner from a free on thirty one minutes. The referee played another minute of injury time before he called time on a truly fine match - we were East Cork champions!
What followed were scenes of jubilation as Dungourney people of all ages spilled onto the pitch, literally jumping for joy. It’s hard to put into words what it meant to people but when you see all the smiling faces you know that all the hard work that this team, the manager, coach and selectors have put in this year has been well worth it.
Then the time came for the presentation of the cup, and East Cork Board Chairman, Michael O’Brien presented the cup to Dungourney captain and man of the match Shane Casey, who was met by a mighty roar from the assembled throng. Speeches were made and pictures were taken before the Carrigtwohill officials started to turn out the lights - just as well or we could have been there all night!
A mighty crowd assembled back in Dungourney for the team who were given a heroes welcome on their return and again when they and their mentors and extended panel were introduced to the crowd in the hall. Many thanks must be given to all those who provided cakes and sandwiches and helped out in the hall for the return of the team.
A great night was had, before we all retired to the pub for a well-earned drink and to analyse the match again of course!
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TEAM: Kevin Hegarty, Eoghan Ahern, Mark Hegarty, Brendan Hegarty, Jack Griffin, James Leahy, Paul Kelleher, Martin Wall, Niall Motherway, Kenneth Kelleher, Kevin Kelleher, John O’Neill, James McCarthy, Shane Casey, Shane Hegarty. Subs: Kevin Rohan for John O’Neill, Brian Rodgers for Kenneth Kelleher.
Junior C First Round
The Junior C team took to the pitch for the first round of the championship against Midleton on Friday night in Lisgoold. The lads got off to a great start with Timmy scoring a goal in the first minute and it was a very even first half, with the lads giving as good as they got, going in at half time leading by 1-04 to 0-03. Dungourney started the second half with a good Liam Ahern point, but Midleton had the wind and, slowly but surely, they got a foothold in the game. Scores were hard to come by with both sides guilty of wides, but Midleton were scoring more – three points without reply,.
Then, with five minutes to go, Midleton goaled after a major goalmouth scramble and then added another point with just two points from Aiden Rigney and Willie O’Neill in reply for Dungourney. Midleton added another point near the end to record a narrow victory of 1-08 to 1-07. Heartbreak for our lads, who gave it everything. TEAM: Eddie Smiddy, Kieran Rohan, Kieran Aher, Eric Kenneally, Sean Broderick, Brian Ronayne, Aidan Rigney, Liam Ahern, Colin Fitzpatrick, Conor Casey, Donnacha Hickey, Diarmuid Rohan, Timmy O’Sullivan, Paul Byrne, Pat Rigney. Subs Ollie Lynch for Sean Broderick,Willie O’Neill for Timmy O’Sullivan.
Junior B Championship
The Junior Bs are in action on Sunday morning next in Castlelyons at 12 noon against Sars. Please come and support the team.
Lotto results from September 12th
Jackpot €1,800. No winner. Lucky dip winners were Donie Horgan (€35), Pat and Rachel Steele(€25) and Orla Kelleher (€15). Next week’s jackpot will be €1,950.
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Rucking and rolling at Youghal Rugby Mini Festival DENISE FITZGERALD REPORTS
THE annual Rugby Mini Festival at Youghal RFC commenced in August at Frogmore and, over the following three days more than sixty enthusiastic boys and girls took part in a fantastic feast of Rugby.
Weatherwise, conditions were perfect for the rucks, scrums, lineouts and the many penalty kicks which were taken.
Sean O’Neill told The East Cork Journal that O’Neill’s Oils, Coals and Gas have been sponsors of this event since its inception way back in 2002.
Coaching was at the top level by experienced coaches and trainers, and many friendships were made and cemented.
‘This year,’Sean said,‘was one of the best ever, with children from all over East Cork and some from West Waterford, taking part.
The kids ranged in age from U-8s right up to U-13s with full numbers in each group. ‘We are lucky,’he continued,‘to have the best of coaching available to the kids, with three full days of exercise, training and enjoyment.’ And indeed, looking out over the two pitches.
U13s with sponsor Sean O’Neill of O’Neill’s Oil Coal and Gas, alongside Pat O’Keeffe and Conor Finn
U9s in ruck mode, with Eoghan Moloney, Warren Terry and Colin Hayes
U-8s which includes players from Clashmore, Carrigaline, Ballymacoda, Cloyne and elsewhere in East Cork, pictured with Brian Gaynor and Aidan McCarthy
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Dermot Flaherty and John Whyte with the U-10s
Colm Quilligan coaches the U-11s – all boys and one brave girl
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LEGAL NOTICE
ANNIVERSARIES * ANNIVERSARIES
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DISTRICT COURT AREA OF MIDLETON DISTRICT NO. 20 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR CERTIFCATE UNDER SECTION 15 OF THE GAMING AND LOTTERIES ACT 1956
APPLICANT: PHILIP TIVY AND SAL TIVY TRADING AS PERKS FUNFAIR
TAKE NOTICE that the above named Applicant Philip Tivy and Sal Tivy Trading as Perks Funfair having its place of business at Seafield, Youghal, County Cork will apply to the District Court sitting at the Courthouse, Midleton, County Cork on the 27th day of October 2011 at 10.30am for a Certificate under Section 15 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 (No.2 of the 1956 Act) authorising the issue of a Licence permitting gaming at an amusement hall or funfair, namely “Fun Junction” situate at Unit Q, Market Green Plaza, Market Green, Mogeesha, Midleton, County Cork in the said Court Area and District aforesaid.
The number and kind of games proposed to be carried on are as follows:- 1 Amatic Grand Jeu Console; 5 Red Hot Machines; 10 Noraut Poker Games; 12 Pharaoh Machines; 20 Franco Olympic Gold Fruit Machines; 12 Orion Machines and 10 IGT Machines AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Applicant will rely on the following matters in support of their Application:-
1. The Applicant is not disqualified by Section 8 of the said Act from the promotion of gaming under Section 6 or Section 7 thereof. 2.The other forms of amusement to be provided are as follows:3 Sega Rally Driving Games; 1 Portrait Studio Photo Booth; 2 Teddy Bear Crane Machine Skill Games; 2 Basketball Skill Games; 2 Maximum Tune Driving Games; 2 Time Crisis Shooting Games; 2 Battle Gear Rally Driving Games; 1 Air Hockey; 2 Super Bikes Driving Games; 1 Zone Rouge Watch Game; 1 Route 66 truck Driving Game; 2 Daytona USA Stock Car Driving Games; 1 Raging Storm Shooting Game; 2 Skill Ball Skill Games; 1 Pac Man Ball Skill Game; 2 Toy House Teddy Bear Machines; 1 Crazy Kick Football Machine; 1 Dance Machine; 1 Fussball Machine and 3 Televisions. 3. The Applicant is applying for the opening hours of 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. all days. Dated this 15th day of September 2011 Signed: Connolly Sellors Geraghty Solicitors for the Applicant, 6/7 Glentworth Street, Limerick To: District Court Clerk, The Courthouse, Midleton, County Cork To: The Superintendent in Charge, Garda Siochana, Midleton, County Cork To: The Chief Fire Officer, HQ Core House, Ground Floor, Westpoint Business Park, Link Road, Ballincollig, County Cork To: The Town Clerk, Midleton Town Council, The Town Hall, Midleton, County Cork To: The City Manager, Cork County Council, County Hall, Carrigrohane, Cork.
PLANNINGAPPLICATIONS
CORK COUNTY COUNCIL We Kenneally, Rochford & Associates Ltd. (024 – 95857), intend to apply to the above for Planning Permission to construct a new dwelling, garage, waste water treatment system, new site entrance and all associated site works at Kilbeg, Ladysbridge, Co. Cork for Claire O’Leary. This 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 that 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 five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. CORK COUNTY COUNCIL Mr Jeremiah Lynch wishes to apply for permission to construct a single storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling house at Ballynaroon, Carberytown, Glounthaune, Co. Cork. The planning application maybe inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority at the County Hall during its public opening hours, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the authority 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 Patrick A. Cashman of Farren House, Cork Road, Midleton, on behalf of Rowan and Lisa O’Meara seeks permission to construct Dormer Dwelling with detached garage and associated site development works at Site No. 3 Hawthorn Drive, Castleredmond, Midleton, 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 five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.
YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCIL Borrach Investments Ltd seek permission to retain and complete new shopfront together with associated elevational alterations and signage to façade of existing retail premises at 76 North Main Street, Youghal, (A Protected Structure). This 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 I, Brian O Shea apply for planning permission for the retention of the existing entrance and the replacement of the existing entrance walls and gates with new brickwork walls and gates together with related works at Park South Midleton. This 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 a period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.
RECRUITMENT EXPERIENCED PART-TIME BAR PERSON required for the Midleton area. Must be flexible and prepared to work weekends. Must have fluent English and 3 to 4 years experience. Immediate start. Please reply with CV to Box no. ECJ 9876, East Cork Journal, First Floor, Watersedge, Riverside Way, Midleton, Co. Cork.
CHILDMINDER available to mind child/children in my own home in Midleton. References available. Please contact 086 8790620 for appointment.
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Moran -
35th Anniversary
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IN MEMORIAM
EGAN: Dermot, of Midleton, on Sunday, September 16th. RIP. Requiem Mass yesterday, Tuesday, in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Midleton, followed by cremation afterwards in the Island Crematorium.
FORD: Stephen, of Little Island, on Friday, September 16th. RIP. Requiem Mass yesterday, Tuesday, in St. Joseph’s Church, Little Island, followed by burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. HASSEY: Killian Thomas, of Ballynona, Midleton, on Saturday, September 17th. RIP. Requiem Mass yesterday, Tuesday, in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mogeely.
In loving memory of Joseph (Joe) Moran, late of Ballynona South and 82 Main Street, Midleton, whose anniversary occurs today, Wednesday, September 21st. Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, To love, to cherish and never forget, Words are few, thoughts are deep, Memories of you, we will always keep. Always remembered by your loving wife Anne and children, Dympna, David, Richard, Jessie and Nora and fond sisters Mauraid, Kathleen and Mary.
REARDON, (née McCarthy): Anne, of Glounthaune and formerly of Clonakilty, on Sunday, September 18th. RIP. Requiem Mass yesterday, Tuesday, in the Sacred Heart Church, Glounthaune, followed by burial afterwards in St. Finbarr’s Cemetery. ENGLISH, (née Long): Mary, of Cobh, on Wednesday, September 14th. RIP. Requiem Mass on Friday last in St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh, followed by burial afterwards in St. Colman’s Cemetery.
BARNES: Ken, of Glanmire, on Tuesday, September 13th. RIP. Requiem Mass on Thursday last. In St. Joseph’s Church, Springhill, followed by cremation afterwards in the Island Crematorium. BRENNAN: Maureen, of Youghal, on Wednesday, September 14th. RIP. Requiem Mass on Friday last in St. John the Baptist Church, Killeagh, followed by burial afterwards in the Old Cemetery, Killeagh.
RECRUITMENT * RECRUITMENT A new work initiative, “Tús – Community Work Placement”, will provide short-term quality and suitable working opportunities for people who are unemployed while at the same time carrying out a broad range of services of benefit to the community and in a variety of community settings across Cork County. Supervisors are requested for South and East Cork Area Development
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be: *continuously unemployed for at least 12 months and “signing” on a full-time basis, and * In receipt of a Jobseekers Payment from the Department of Social Protection for at least 12 months (including Jobseekers Benefit), and * In receipt of Jobseekers Allowance at time of application. Conditions of Work Supervisors will be required to work 39 hours a week, a probationary period of at least six months will apply. Initial contract will be for a one year period and can be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and the continued funding of Tús. The role will involve:The identification of work placements in community organisations and settings Promotion and administration of the scheme The supervision of participants, including monitoring time and attendance Maintaining appropriate records in both written and computerised formats Supervision of compliance with health and safety requirements Setting, managing and monitoring work schedules and attaining targets Delivery on work-specific training Managing the output of the participants to match the expectations of the communities Other duties required for the orderly operation of Tús. The salary will be €30,898
Please forward a full CV and letter of application for the position by Wednesday October 5th to : Ryan Howard CEO South and East Cork Area Development, Owennacurra Business Park, Knockgriffin, Midleton.
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The Big Screen
DVD SEPT. 23rd - 29th Midleton Corner
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FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS (16) 6.30PM A FILM in which a busy working mother frets over bringing a storebought pie to a school bake sale could quite fairly be accused of having a narrow viewing audience. Then again, if you do appreciate the juggling act required by or as a working mum, I Don’t Know How She Does It will be right up your street.
Adapted from the novel by Allison Pearson, the film stars Sarah Jessica Parker as the driven, über-capable Kate Reddy, who works for a highpowered investment firm and travels more than her supportive husband (Greg Kinnear) might like - he has just started his own business and is pretty swamped himself - but still manages to dote on her two young children. Kate (Carrie Bradshaw if she’d married Aidan and discovered finance) gets everything right, all the other moms are amazed at Kate’s ability to have it all, until suddenly cracks begin to show in her impressive veneer. Her obsessive list-making isn’t enough to ward off the disasters ahead when the demands of a time-consuming career clash with kids who refuse to stop growing up while mum’s at the office. That store-bought dessert is just the first step in Kate’s downhill slide, which includes missing her son’s first haircut and the dawning realisation that one of the perils of business travel is that it can throw you into the circle of handsome businessmen like Jack Abelhammer (Pierce Brosnan). I Don’t Know How She Does It cleverly allows Kate to freeze the frame in order to speak directly to the audience, little conceits we’ve seen before but still work well enough here. The humour tends to be broad, but the spritely pace doesn’t allow for too much lingering on the jokes that don’t land (including a morning sickness one that REALLY doesn’t work).
The path Kate will eventually take is anything but surprising; no movie is going to come down in favour of work over family. Still, I Don’t Know How She Does It does allow that some people are deeply fulfilled by their work and need their jobs for more than financial reasons. See, she didn’t need to fret after all.
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THOSE lacking one of their senses have, in the past, featured heavily in horror films, and this sweaty, stylish Spanish thriller pays homage to them all, proving that - if you want to do horror in the 21st century - you really should learn to speak Spanish.
As in those films, physical frailty brings out the worst in men. The special ingredient introduced by director Guillem Morales (a protege of Guillermo del Toro, who produced this film) is a heroine willing to open herself up. On a hunch, Julia (Belen Rueda - a superb actress) visits the house of her blind, twin sister, Sara (Rueda again), only to find her dangling from a rope. To the horror of her husband, Julia starts interviewing the neighbours. Her own sight is fading and clever camera work allows us to see the world through her inadequate eyes. Stress makes her vision worse and things are about to get very stressful. Rueda is a fantastic actress, tightly wound, but never brittle. From the minute she's on screen we identify with Julia's plight - not just the loss of a loved one, but the realisation that to be disabled in the 21st century is to somehow have sinned. One of many impressively claustrophobic scenes has Julia spying on a group of blind women in a locker room. They are discussing Sara's relationship. As far as they're concerned, Sara got what she deserved.
Taking its cues from the under-rated 'The Orphanage' - also starring Belen Rueda and produced (again) by Guillermo del Toro, Julia's eyes focuses on pervasive, insidious horror, more than outright skills. While Julia may, or may not, be going blind, we'll guarantee you'll spend a bit of time with your eyes firmly shut.
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Have a fruity September! Autumn berry pudding
ALLERGY OR INTOLERANCE?
WE have been reminded again recently that many primary schools are completely banning nuts -s pecifically peanuts - from lunchboxes, due to the possibility of allergic reactions. Out goes the old staple, peanut butter ( but for anyone not affected, peanut butter is a great, cheap source of protein at home). Often the same type of questions come up in the shop: is it a cold or the ‘flu, is it sensitivity or an allergy?
If you’re suffering, then it’s easy to think you have the ‘flu rather than a cold, but usually it’s just a cold. And with food, it’s generally sensitivity or intolerance, more rarely an allergy.
What is an allergy? Lots of people may say they are allergic to milk, but in fact this is very rare. Just because milk may give a person diarrhoea, doesn’t mean they are allergic to dairy. A true allergy will: * Raise IgE (immunoglobulin) levels in the body, an immune system response * Cause sudden symptoms to erupt, even through touch. An extreme response was the recent reaction to a plate of mussels carried past an allergic person in a restaurant! Just imagine the problem for a person allergic to peanuts if they fall for someone who has eaten a peanut butter sandwich… * May be life-threatening. Sufferers often carry adrenaline-charged pens to give themselves an immediate injection
Food sensitivity or intolerance: * Can be caused by pharmacological reactions to constituents in the food. Nicotine is an example, present in potatoes, tomatoes, aubergines, chillis as well as cigarettes * Can result from a specific enzyme deficiency in the body * Is caused by eating common, staple foods - wheat or dairy rather than peanuts and mussels * Is not life-threatening * Occurs some time after eating the food and may last some hours. This makes it harder to pinpoint * A small amount of the food may not cause a problem While peanut allergy is relatively common, peanut intolerance is unknown. JUST as delicious as summer pudding, this time a bread-lined basin is filled with a juicy mixture of the fine fruits of autumn to create a yummy Autumn Pudding. Keep any left-over juice to 'top up' any dry patches of bread.
Serves 4 - 6
2. Meanwhile, cut a round from one slice of bread to neatly fit the bottom of a 1.1 litre (2 pint) pudding basin and cut 6-8 slices of the bread into fingers about 5 cm (2 inches) wide. Put the round at the bottom of the basin and arrange the fingers around the sides, overlapping them so there are no spaces.
3. When the fruit is cooked, and still hot, pour it gently into the basin, being careful not to disturb the bread framework. Reserve about 45 ml (3 700 g (1 1/2lb) mixed autumn fruit, such as ap- tbsp) of the juice. When the basin is full, cut the ples, blackberries, plums, prepared remaining bread and use to cover the fruit so a 25 g (1oz.) light soft brown sugar lid is formed. 8 - 10 thin slices of day-old bread, crusts removed 4. Cover with foil, then a plate or saucer which Fresh fruit and mint sprigs, to decorate fits just inside the bowl and put a weight on top. Leave the pudding until cold, then put into the refrigerator and chill overnight.
INGREDIENTS
METHOD
1. Stew the fruit gently with 60-90ml (4-6 bsp) of water and the sugar until soft but still retaining their shape. The exact amounts of water and sugar depend on the ripeness and sweetness of the fruit.
5. To serve, run a knife carefully round the edge to loosen, then invert the pudding on to a serving dish. Pour the reserved juice over the top. Serve cold with cream. Decorate with fruit and mint sprigs.
On the other hand, milk can cause both problems: protein in milk can cause an allergy, but lack of lactase in the body to break down lactose causes dairy intolerance or sensitivity. Milk allergy can result in a skin rash (eczema), excess mucus and asthma-like symptoms, whereas sensitivity results in tummy problems such as diarrhoea, bloating and general discomfort. Unfortunately there is no magic bullet in terms of diagnosis for food intolerance. Skin tests, kinesiology and IgE tests give guidelines, but all need backing by a sufferer’s own detective work to nail the culprit food.
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COULD IT BE MY DIET?
PROBABLY over 10% of the population suffer from food intolerance. Excluding the culprit food is not always easy or possible, but many supplements can help with digestion. A.Vogel Molkosan supports good gut bacteria, and we stock a wide range of probiotics - Udo’s, Higher Nature, Quest and Solgar - to supply these bacteria, used for immunity, digestion and candida control. On Friday, September 30th from 10.30am to 1pm, nutritional therapist Catherine Kenneally is on the shop floor. Catherine specialises in diet and digestive challenges.
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
FASHION FOCUS
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STEP OUT IN STYLE THIS AUTUMN AT ARCADE season of mist, mellow fruitfulness and fabulous fashions at arcade midleton!
THIS autumn, Arcade Midleton presents a gorgeous range of stunning tops, trousers, dresses and accessories in this season's perfect colour trends.
We love this black jersey dress with bracelet sleeve (€34.99 XS to M/L). Tailored and perfect for day or night time wear, add a statement belt to cinch in that waist (€9.99) and a string of beads (€4.99) to complete the look. Always wanted to try 'Breakfast at Tiffany's?' Well, now you can, as Arcade introduces the 'hearts and bows' collection for Autumn 2011. We love the red tunic top pictured here for only €14.99. Sweep your hair up high like Audrey Hepburn did, or add a pair of pearl earrings to give the outfit that little NY feel. Team with leggings, thick tights or wideleg palazzo pants to complete the look.
Getting ready for a party? Forget the little black dress - get a little red one instead! This flattering number, with diamante detail around the waist is only €34.99 at Arcade Midleton. It's v-neck will expose your best assets (!) while its forgiving pleats will hide those curves we'd rather forget! And, at Arcade Midleton, there are plenty more party dresses to choose from - for only €20.
Put your best foot forward too this autumn, with Arcade's new selection of coloured boots and shoes from €19.99.
In Arcade's boutique section, it's still about the red and the black, this time with a gorgeous range of jersey dresses. We love the one pictured right, and at €49.99 - available in sizes 10 to 18, it's perfect for special occasions and will also suit well for a long, luxurious lunch! Add a tarantella scarf in kisscut-red for only €14.99 - to keep that autumn breeze in hand!
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It's all about mix and matching this autumn, so pop into Arcade Midleton now and get that Fall wardrobe in hand, without spending a fortune.
Finally, don't forget to accessorise. The colder weather usually means a bigger bag (to keep the gloves, hat, scarf, cough drops, tissues etc. in) so why not pick up a slouch bag at Arcade Midleton for only €34.99? Durable, fashionable and, more importantly, BIG, it's guaranteed to keep all those necessary items (and seven lip glosses which you simply must bring with you) safe and sound.
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
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The exhibition not only includes photographs – a film, which was produced by Marcella Reardon at the time of the factory closure, will also be shown at the exhibition. As well as this, a number of past employees have kindly lent intriguing memorabilia for viewing. Una Whyte, the talented concert harpist and vocalist will perform a recital at the opening of the exhibition. Previous factory workers, as well as those involved in compiling the exhibition, will be present to mark the homecoming of the collection. The production of carpets in Youghal began in 1954 with just four employees. At the height of its operations, nearly 800 staff were employed in Youghal alone and 3,600 in the entire company. The industry was monumentuous to the development and progression of the surrounding communities – not just Youghal, but East Cork itself and South West Waterford. The exhibition will run for a week and is free of charge for all to view in the Mall Arts Centre. It is open on the following days: Friday, September 23rd: 3pm – 10pm Sunday, September 25th: 3pm – 6pm Monday, September 26th - Friday, September 30th: 9am to 4pm daily
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
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So, join us at Wallis’ Bar for a night of unrivalled entertainment with the fantastic SOMETHING SIMPLE. SOMETHING SIMPLE are a 4 piece band based in County Cork. The bands aim is to provide music and good craic for all, whether young or old. They play a range of music from ballads, folk, country, through to chart hits and the classics that everybody knows and likes to join in with. SOMETHING SIMPLE began in 2006 when Damien and Paul began performing locally as a duo . Soon after that, they were joined by Evin and Niamh. The music is a blend of Irish, Country and Ballads performed in their own style whilst keeping the essence put in place by the original artist. SOMETHING SIMPLE was born and have since gone on to well and truly stamp their name on the circuit as well as being booked for bars, clubs, functions, festivals and events. So raise a glass at Wallis’ Bar with SOMETHING SIMPLE - for Arthur.
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 - The East Cork Journal
Carrigtwohill Junior Cert. results:
A class all of their own! ConGRAtUlAtIonS to St. Aloysius’ College, Carrigtwohill students, Madhbh Murphy and Cara O’Brien from Dungourney and Lisgoold respectively, who both received 11 out of 11 As in the 2011 Junior Cert. examinations. (Photo: Provision)
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