The U14 footballers had a busy and exciting few days when they took part in the Feile Peile na nOg. On Thursday 30th June they travelled to play Glengarriffe and gave themselves a great boost with a win on the score of 2-8 to 0-5. In the evening they were off to take part in the parade in Cork City and were among 185 teams that marched past the viewing stand at The Grand Parade that featured several dignitaries including Christy Cooney President of the GAA. Kilmacabea club was a host venue for the games played Friday 1st July involving Cill na Martra, Glengarriffe, the Scottish Development Squad and Kilmacabea. As all teams were evenly matched there was great excitement, with the result going down to the wire. Having been 4 points up going into injury time and getting caught for a draw at 2-4 each against Cill na Martra, it was all or nothing against the Scottish Development Squad in the last game of the group stage. Starting slowly and going behind early on did not dampen the lads’ spirits and raising their game, they went on to fashion a fine victory on the result 5-9 to 2-3. The final score was a little flattering, as the visitors tired towards the end of the game. This section ran off successfully and was a tribute to all the organisers, stewards and especially the catering group, who surpassed themselves in their hospitality during the day. Thanks also go to the mentors, Bart Kerrisk, Mike Gore and Sean Tobin, who prepared and looked after the team and the players’ families and the community who supported them. A special thanks must go to those who had put a huge amount of time and effort in behind the scenes in getting the event organised including Bart Kerrisk and Anne O’Sullivan with the support of Mike Nash, Kerry O’Shea, Sean Tobin, Mike Gore and all the parents. The team qualified from their group and it was off to Kilmichael to play Glanworth in the semi-final on Friday evening. Unfortunately the exertions of the day caught up with them and their fantastic journey ended there. Squad - Karl Ronan, Ashley Deane, Tiernan Kerrisk, Sean French, Isaac
O'Shea(Captain), Matthew O'Neill, John Patrick Sheehan, Eoin O'Sullivan, Caelan O'Mahony, Dan Lynch, Darren Whooley, Patrick O'Donovan, Jamie O'Donoghue, Ross Cantwell, Adrian Gore, Conor Nash, Ellis Wilson, Ciarán French, Myles Tobin, Damien Gore, Ian Jennings, Andrew O'Donovan, Odhran Kerrisk, Gareth Whooley. It was a great experience which should live long in their memories and they did themselves proud.
Damien Gore, Aughatubber who played well with the Feile team and also represented the club in the Feile skills competition wasn’t finished yet. On Sunday 3rd July he was part of the Cork Primary Schools team who played their Kerry counterparts in the interval of the Munster Senior Final between Cork and Kerry in Fitzgerald Stadium. Another great honour for the player, his family and the club.
The minor hurlers had a good competitive game with Mizen Rovers on Monday 4th July. The team showed improvement and the benefit of games played.
Support is welcome for the Junior A team that take on Argideen Rangers in the knock out stages of the championship in Clonakilty on Saturday night 9th July at 8pm
Other Fixtures :- U14 Football championship v Pedlars Cross in Ardfield on Thursday 7th July at 7.30pm
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