Latest News 12/7/11

Two of last months prize winners were in luck again in the July club draw. Imelda and Annie O Donovan won the first prize. The second went to Amy and Joanne Hamilton, Glandore and third to Margaret Burke, Maulatrahane. Consolation prizes were won by Jim Calnan, Glandore; Breda Whelton, Ballyhilloe; Tim O Sullivan, Gurtyowen and Kevin McCarthy, Reavouler.
The U14 footballers took on Pedlars Cross in the championship in Ballinacarriga on Thursday 7th July. When these teams met a few weeks ago there was a distinct advantage in favour of the Pedlars. This game bore no resemblance and the Kilmacs showing true spirit and for a long time it looked as if they might hold out for a shock victory. Pedlars started strongly and were dominating early on and went they got a goal after 10 minutes it looked as if they were in a position to win at their comfort. The Kilmacs came back and playing well were back in the game and by half time were ahead by 2 points. Playing against the wind for the second half made life harder but giving their all they were still in the game going into the last quarter. Ultimately the greater strength of the Pedlars in the key positions swung the game in their favour but they had to earn it and it was another great effort from this gutsy team. The team deserve every credit. The loss of a key player for the season was a lot for a young squad with limited numbers. Final score  3 -2 to 5-4.  John Patrick Sheehan who had an outstanding game in goal suffered an injury late on and is wished well.
Disappointment was the outcome for the  Junior A team that took on Argideen Rangers in the knock out stages of the championship in Clonakilty on Saturday night 9th July. Starting slowly in both halves the team struggled to match the greater physical presence of the opposition and while a great effort was made the scores needed didn’t come. Final Score 2-7 to 2-6. It could have been much worse as Clive Sweetnam was knocked unconscious and but for the prompt actions of a few people including Ciarán O'Donovan and Kay Ronan it would have been a much more serious situation and puts it all in context. Clive is wished a speedy recovery.
The U10 footballers travelled to play Caheragh on Friday night 8th July and a great night was enjoyed by one and all including all the parents. Timmie O'Mahony and his helpers efforts are appreciated by all involved.

Fixtures :- U13 Hurling championship v  St. Marys in Ardfield on Thursday 14th July at 7.30pm