Latest News 26/4/11

Kilmacabea’s unbeaten run in the league appeared to count for very little as half time approached in their first round Junior A football championship game against St Mary’s in Dunmanway on Saturday evening last 23rd April. With just one point in the fourteenth minute to St Mary’s six, Kilmacs appeared to be in deep trouble. However three well worked points in as many minutes had them back in the game by the short whistle. Turning over to face the breeze and the strong evening sun they kept up the good work and were a point ahead when Joe Collins rattled the net from some distance. St. Mary’s, 2009 champions, refused to surrender and had the lead reduced to a single point with time running out but Kilmacs finished the second half like the first landing some good points to ease into the third round on a score of 1 – 11 to 0 – 9. Despite facing the losers round the men from the twin villages could yet figure in the shake up for the Mick McCarthy Cup.

Fixtures :-
U15 football v Inniscarra in Inniscarra Thursday 28th April at 7pm
U12 football v St Marys in Enniskeane on Saturday 30th April at 11.30am
U13 football championship v Clanna Gael in Skibbereen on Tuesday 3rd May at 7.30pm
There is also a U13 football championship game fixed for Leap on Monday 2nd May at 7.30pm Carbery Rangers v O'Donovan Rossa

Latest News19/4/11

The U12 footballers played their first game under the new structure when they travelled to Rossmore on Saturday morning 16th April. With a very small group and up against a stronger team they put in a outstanding effort that was very heartening. The U12 games are to be played under the Go Games format with all players playing in a rotational system. Games will be played on Saturday mornings over the next three months alternating in blocks of three between football and hurling.
The main fixture this week is the 1st round of the Junior “A” football championship when Kilmacabea take on St. Marys in Dunmanway at 7pm on Saturday 23rd April. Support is welcome.  
Other Fixtures :- U12 football v St Brogans in Leap on Saturday 16th April at 11.30am
U16 football v Kilmeen in Leap on Tuesday 26th April at 7.15pm
Minor Football v Kilbrittain in Leap on Wednesday 27th April at 7.15pm.
As these fixtures are liable to change check locally prior to travelling

14/4/11

The minor hurlers took on St. Colms in Leap on Wednesday evening 13/4/11. After encouraging a few more to turn out the team had the luxury of two valuable subs. It is one thing to field a team but the effort has also to be put in. The team worked hard and surprised themselves with a decent performance. The skills may need working but with the proper application things can be achieved. After a good contest the team was victorious on the score 4-2 to 2-3 and gives encouragement going forward. Kevin Whooley recieved an unfortunate cut and we wish him a speedy recovery Team Diarmaid O'Callaghan, Odhran Connolly, Martin Collins, Liam O'Driscoll, Eamon O'Sullivan, Finnán Tobin, Liam Cahalane, Kevin Hayes, Richie O'Sullivan, Denny Hayes, Kevin Whooley, Oisin O'Sullivan, Shane McDermott, Ruairi O'Mahony.

Latest News 11/4/11

The junior A footballers continue with games in the Carbery-Beara-Carrigdhoun league in preparation for the 1st round championship game vs. St Mary’s which has now been refixed for Saturday 23rd May. On Friday 8th April they defeated Shamrocks in Ballygarvan on the score 2-12 to 0-9. They repeated that score against Diarmaid O Mathuna in Catletownkenniegh on Sunday 10th April. The minor hurlers played Skibbereen on Wednesday 6th April and while short on numbers it proved a worth while exercise to start things off. The U13 hurlers played Mizen in Goleen on Monday 11th April. After doing very well against the wind in the first half they were able to take advantage and get a hard earned and welcome victory. Team Odhran Kerrisk, Jamie O’Donoghue, Tiernan Kerrisk, Christy Wilson, Ciarán French, Karl Ronan, Darren Whooley, Colin Twomey, Ross Cantwell, Myles Tobin, Ellis Wilson, Conor Nash, Ashley Deane, Ian Jennings, Dara Tobin, Jamie Ronan.
Prize winners in the April Club draw as follows €500 Sean & Liam Twomey, Clounkeen €200 Eileen Connolly Corran, €100Cillian Crowley Clounkeen €50 O’Donovan Family, The Quay Leap, Tadgh & Sinead McCarthy Reavouler, Dan Hourihane, Keamore, Kieran O’Regan, Limerick.
Fixtures :- Junior B Football v O’Donovan Rossa in Leap on Saturday 16th April @7pm Not on ?
U16 hurling v Argideen Rangers in Leap on Sunday 17th April at 11.30am
Junior B Football v Bere Island in Leap on Wednesday 20th April at 7pm
Minor Hurling v Gabriel Og in Ballydehob on Wednesday 20th  April at 7pm.
As these fixtures are liable to change check locally prior to travelling.

Latest News 3/4/11

Congratulations to the Kilmacabea Scor na bPaisti Instrumental music group who were successful in the County  Final on Sunday 3rd April in Ovens. The group consists of  Ross Cantwell(Drombeg), Ciarán French(Knockaneacrohy), Chantelle French(Knockaneacrohy), Amy O'Donovan(Killenleigh) and Julieanne Williamson(Killenleigh). Well done to all involved and especially to Martina French who has so much time into getting them to this level. This is an historic achievement for the group and a reward for their efforts.


It has been very busy on the playing fields
The U16 footballers played Skibb on Friday evening in the league. This was a good test and the team made the most of the luck going and were able to come away with a win on the score 6-12 to 3-7.
The U16' had to turn their hand to hurling on Sunday morning when Mizen made the journey to Leap. Even though the team was short on numbers the performance was satisfying  and showed that if the numbers turn out and with a bit of work the team will be competitive.
The U14  footballers made the long trip to Castltownbere also on Sunday. Again this team was short some players and were up against a good team which meant it was long trip home.
The Junior A footballers played Tadgh MacCartaigh on Sunday afternoon in Leap. The team got off to a very bad start and were 5points down after 5 minutes. Once they settled they began to create chances of their own and by half time were ahead 1-7 to 1-3 with the goal coming from John Christopher Keohane. Tadgh MacCarthaigh started the second half strong again and after 6minutes there was only a point between the sides. The Kilmacs settled again and were able to extend the advantage and in the end were victors on the score 1-12 to 1-9.