All club activities are cancelled due to the heartbreaking news of the death of young Jonathan O'Regan. The club and his team mates on the U16/15 teams as well as all the community are shattered. The club expresses sympathy to his parents Sheila and John, his brothers and sisters and all his family.
Jonny - You will be missed but never forgotten
Friday, September 30, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Latest News 27/9/11
County Champions
Sunday 25th October 2011, was another historic day in the clubs history when Kilmacabea played Churchtown in the County final of the Rebel Og Minor Hurling championship in Macroom. On a fine day and the ground in good condition there was a sense of déjà vu as Churchtown’s colors were also green and gold and their sponsor was also an O’Brien. For those that came late there was some confusion as to which was their side to support. Churchtown started powerfully and showing good touches and with a strong wind at their backs, looked to have all the options and before the Kilmacs got their bearings, they were a goal and a point down and it looked as if the day was over before it had begun. Slowly they got to grips and while Churchtown were still creating chances the Kilmacs were beginning to raise their game. It looked as if the breakthrough came in the 7th minute when Liam O’Driscoll goaled but unfortunately it was disallowed for a square infringement. The Kilmac defence with some superb performances were now more settled and this provided the platform to set up their own attacks and while the first point didn’t come until the 10th minute the game was now end to end. When Richie O’Sullivan goaled in the 17th minute the Kilmacs now had a 1point lead and the Kilmacs were showing well and went in ahead at half time on the score Kilmacabea 1-6 Churchtown 1-4. As happens the wind was gone for the second half but some positional switches seemed to have an effect for the Kilmacs, as a 5point gap was opened by the 8th minute when Kevin Hayes goaled. Churchtown were not going to give in easily and it was now their turn. By the 14th minute the game was again level and Churchtown were playing with more fluency and potency and looked capable of taking control. Some more switches from the Kilmacs tipped the balance back and with 3 crucial points managed to edge ahead again by the 22nd minute with both sides giving it everything. The crucial score came in the 23rd minute when Richie O’Sullivan took on the defence to goal. This was the spark and with effective substitutions the game was now in the control of the Kilmacs and showing great fitness they finished powerfully. The final score of 3-14 to 2-7 was a little flattering compared to the closeness that had gone before, in a game that was hugely entertaining, with good skill and played in a fair manner. Referee Eamon Sheehy and his officials did a good job all through. The cup was presented to captain Finnán Tobin by Denis Keohane, Oifigeach Oiliúna, Cork County Board who has been of assistance in the development of hurling in the club. Well done to the mentors Derry O’Callaghan, TJ Collins, Tom Hayes and Michael Tobin who have worked with them all year and also to the mentors on the football side who have cooperated. This is the clubs first county hurling title and is a welcome return for the efforts of a small band such as John Collins, John Walsh, John Burke who have worked with these players down thro the years, a lot of the time, against the odds trying to keep players interested and involved. At the start of the year when only ten players turned up for the first few games this result was a long way away but the players responded to the call and it was their attitude that earned this result. It has been shown in all the games, the spirit that was within the group and in how they played for the team and for each other. Team - Diarmaid O’Callaghan, Martin Collins(0-1), Liam Thompson, Finnán Tobin, Niall Hayes, Euan Tobin, Liam Cahalane(0-1), Liam O’Driscoll, Eamon O’Sullivan(0-6), Kevin Hayes(1-0), Richie O’Sullivan(2-3), Declan O’Sullivan((0-2), Kevin Whooley(0-1), Shane McDermott, Oisin O’Sullivan, Odhran Connolly, Kevin O’Donovan, Denny Hayes, Aidan Williamson.
Back Euan Tobin, Declan O'Sullivan, Liam Thomson, Martin Collins, Denny Hayes, Liam Cahalane, Finnán Tobin, Kevin Hayes, Liam O'Driscoll, Shane McDermott, Odhran Connolly.
Front Kevin O'Donovan, Eamon O'Sullivan, Oisin O'Sullivan, Diarmaid O'Callaghan, Niall Hayes, Kevin Whooley, Richie O'Sullivan, Matthew O'Neill, Aidan Williamson.
Fixtures - U16 football championship semi final vs. Ilen Rovers in Castlehaven on Thursday 29th September at 7.30pm. Support is welcome.
Sunday 25th October 2011, was another historic day in the clubs history when Kilmacabea played Churchtown in the County final of the Rebel Og Minor Hurling championship in Macroom. On a fine day and the ground in good condition there was a sense of déjà vu as Churchtown’s colors were also green and gold and their sponsor was also an O’Brien. For those that came late there was some confusion as to which was their side to support. Churchtown started powerfully and showing good touches and with a strong wind at their backs, looked to have all the options and before the Kilmacs got their bearings, they were a goal and a point down and it looked as if the day was over before it had begun. Slowly they got to grips and while Churchtown were still creating chances the Kilmacs were beginning to raise their game. It looked as if the breakthrough came in the 7th minute when Liam O’Driscoll goaled but unfortunately it was disallowed for a square infringement. The Kilmac defence with some superb performances were now more settled and this provided the platform to set up their own attacks and while the first point didn’t come until the 10th minute the game was now end to end. When Richie O’Sullivan goaled in the 17th minute the Kilmacs now had a 1point lead and the Kilmacs were showing well and went in ahead at half time on the score Kilmacabea 1-6 Churchtown 1-4. As happens the wind was gone for the second half but some positional switches seemed to have an effect for the Kilmacs, as a 5point gap was opened by the 8th minute when Kevin Hayes goaled. Churchtown were not going to give in easily and it was now their turn. By the 14th minute the game was again level and Churchtown were playing with more fluency and potency and looked capable of taking control. Some more switches from the Kilmacs tipped the balance back and with 3 crucial points managed to edge ahead again by the 22nd minute with both sides giving it everything. The crucial score came in the 23rd minute when Richie O’Sullivan took on the defence to goal. This was the spark and with effective substitutions the game was now in the control of the Kilmacs and showing great fitness they finished powerfully. The final score of 3-14 to 2-7 was a little flattering compared to the closeness that had gone before, in a game that was hugely entertaining, with good skill and played in a fair manner. Referee Eamon Sheehy and his officials did a good job all through. The cup was presented to captain Finnán Tobin by Denis Keohane, Oifigeach Oiliúna, Cork County Board who has been of assistance in the development of hurling in the club. Well done to the mentors Derry O’Callaghan, TJ Collins, Tom Hayes and Michael Tobin who have worked with them all year and also to the mentors on the football side who have cooperated. This is the clubs first county hurling title and is a welcome return for the efforts of a small band such as John Collins, John Walsh, John Burke who have worked with these players down thro the years, a lot of the time, against the odds trying to keep players interested and involved. At the start of the year when only ten players turned up for the first few games this result was a long way away but the players responded to the call and it was their attitude that earned this result. It has been shown in all the games, the spirit that was within the group and in how they played for the team and for each other. Team - Diarmaid O’Callaghan, Martin Collins(0-1), Liam Thompson, Finnán Tobin, Niall Hayes, Euan Tobin, Liam Cahalane(0-1), Liam O’Driscoll, Eamon O’Sullivan(0-6), Kevin Hayes(1-0), Richie O’Sullivan(2-3), Declan O’Sullivan((0-2), Kevin Whooley(0-1), Shane McDermott, Oisin O’Sullivan, Odhran Connolly, Kevin O’Donovan, Denny Hayes, Aidan Williamson.
Front Kevin O'Donovan, Eamon O'Sullivan, Oisin O'Sullivan, Diarmaid O'Callaghan, Niall Hayes, Kevin Whooley, Richie O'Sullivan, Matthew O'Neill, Aidan Williamson.
Fixtures - U16 football championship semi final vs. Ilen Rovers in Castlehaven on Thursday 29th September at 7.30pm. Support is welcome.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Latest News 19/9/11
Fixture
County Minor Hurling Final v Churchtown on Sunday 25th September 2011 in Macroom at 4pm
County Minor Hurling Final v Churchtown on Sunday 25th September 2011 in Macroom at 4pm
Monday, September 12, 2011
Latest News 12/9/11
The first prize in this month's club draw was won by John Patrick and Cillian Sheahan, Leap. The second prize went to Justine Fay, Glandore and third to Albert Wilson, Killinga. Consolation prizes were won by Michael and Alyson Tobin, Kilfinnin; the Limerick Family, Shreelane; Tom Murphy, Reavouler and Patricia Dineen, Brade.
The U16 footballers took on neighbors Carbery Rangers in the quarter final of the championship on Friday 9th September in Skibbereen. On a wet evening with a strong wing it was tough conditions for football. While the Kilmacs opened the scoring it was the Ross men who were making the early impression and they got a huge boost with a goal in the early minutes followed by some points. The middle of the first half was competitive with neither side having an advantage. Towards the end of the half the Kilmacs began to play with more direction and closed the gap with some fine points from Kevin Whooley to leave the score Kilmacabea 0-5 Carbery Rangers 1-3. With Richie O’Sullivan coming in at half time the attack was now sharper and the balance was tipped when Richie scored a goal after 8 minutes and a slight gap was opened. The game continued to be competitive to the end and while the Kilmacs were ahead they were pushed all the way and had to work very hard for the result. The final score of 1-12 to 1-4 would have been a lot tighter if the Ross lads had availed of the opportunities created. This was a good test of the resolve of the team and should stand to them.
The U12 footballers played Gabriel Og in Leap on Monday evening, 12th September. This was a good even match and while the greater balance of the visitors had the advantage at the end the home team put in a great effort. Team Conor Nash, Chantelle French, Jamie O'Donoghue, Ellis Wilson, Ian Jennings, Damian Gore, Myles Tobin, Dara Tobin, Adrian Gore, Davina Connolly, Ashley Deane, Oisin Brown, Marie Keating, Aoife McNamara.
No fixtures at time of writing. Fixtures are dependent on other events and can change
Keep a check locally for what is happening.
The U16 footballers took on neighbors Carbery Rangers in the quarter final of the championship on Friday 9th September in Skibbereen. On a wet evening with a strong wing it was tough conditions for football. While the Kilmacs opened the scoring it was the Ross men who were making the early impression and they got a huge boost with a goal in the early minutes followed by some points. The middle of the first half was competitive with neither side having an advantage. Towards the end of the half the Kilmacs began to play with more direction and closed the gap with some fine points from Kevin Whooley to leave the score Kilmacabea 0-5 Carbery Rangers 1-3. With Richie O’Sullivan coming in at half time the attack was now sharper and the balance was tipped when Richie scored a goal after 8 minutes and a slight gap was opened. The game continued to be competitive to the end and while the Kilmacs were ahead they were pushed all the way and had to work very hard for the result. The final score of 1-12 to 1-4 would have been a lot tighter if the Ross lads had availed of the opportunities created. This was a good test of the resolve of the team and should stand to them.
The U12 footballers played Gabriel Og in Leap on Monday evening, 12th September. This was a good even match and while the greater balance of the visitors had the advantage at the end the home team put in a great effort. Team Conor Nash, Chantelle French, Jamie O'Donoghue, Ellis Wilson, Ian Jennings, Damian Gore, Myles Tobin, Dara Tobin, Adrian Gore, Davina Connolly, Ashley Deane, Oisin Brown, Marie Keating, Aoife McNamara.
No fixtures at time of writing. Fixtures are dependent on other events and can change
Keep a check locally for what is happening.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Latest News 5/9/11
Result - U16 football championship v Carbery Rangers in Skibbereen on Friday 9th September at 6.30pm.
Kilmacabea 1 - 12 Carbery Rangers 1 - 4
Result - U12 football v Gabriel Rangers in Leap on Monday 12th September at 6.30pm
Kilmacabea 5 - 9 Gabriel Og 7 - 13
It was a very busy week for largely the same group of players with mixed results. On Tuesday 30th August the minor footballers were in championship action against Castlehaven in Skibbereen. The team started reasonably well and were competitive but with no player up to the age were at a disadvantage. Castlehaven had a better balanced team and were more effective in their use of the ball. Castlehaven had the advantage at half time on the score 1-6 to 1-2. While Castlehaven got 2 quick points at the start of the second half the Kilmacs had plenty of possession and in fact didn’t concede another score for almost 25minutes. Unfortunately the possession wasn’t resulting in scores and the gap wasn’t closed. Inevitably the greater strength told in time and Castlehaven were able to close the game out in the last few minutes on the score 1-12 to 1–4. While the better team won it didn’t reflect effort the Kilmacs had put in.
On Friday 2nd September the U16 footballers played Sam Maguires in the Rebel Og West championship in Rosscarbery The team started brightly and made the early running. A key moment in the game was in the 11th and 12th minute, wen after two incisive moves by Sam Maguires were foiled by two outstanding saves by Matthew O’Neill and a later chance was cleared off the line by Odhran Connolly. With the Kilmacs in control of possession and able to convert the scores, the game was effectively over well before the finish.
While it was a comfortable win it proved costly with injuries to two key players for the U16 hurling county semi final against Clondrohid played in Newcestown on Sunday evening 4th September. With the team having to be reorganized and playing into a gale force wind it couldn’t have got much worse with the concession of a goal in the 2nd minute. Despite being under pressure the team was working hard and kept the half time score to 0- 2 against 1-8. In the second half, in difficult conditions, everyone put in a great effort and the scores were now coming to reduce the gap. Unfortunately as will happen when a team is pressing they were caught for a break away goal on the 7th minute. Things got worse in the 14th minute with the conversion of a penalty and trying to adjust to the loss of a player another goal was conceded. In a testament to the spirit of the players they never gave up and almost pulled off a miraculous recovery in cutting the score to 4-9 to 3-8 when time ran out on them. It was a super effort by the players despite all the obstacles.
Kilmacabea 1 - 12 Carbery Rangers 1 - 4
Result - U12 football v Gabriel Rangers in Leap on Monday 12th September at 6.30pm
Kilmacabea 5 - 9 Gabriel Og 7 - 13
It was a very busy week for largely the same group of players with mixed results. On Tuesday 30th August the minor footballers were in championship action against Castlehaven in Skibbereen. The team started reasonably well and were competitive but with no player up to the age were at a disadvantage. Castlehaven had a better balanced team and were more effective in their use of the ball. Castlehaven had the advantage at half time on the score 1-6 to 1-2. While Castlehaven got 2 quick points at the start of the second half the Kilmacs had plenty of possession and in fact didn’t concede another score for almost 25minutes. Unfortunately the possession wasn’t resulting in scores and the gap wasn’t closed. Inevitably the greater strength told in time and Castlehaven were able to close the game out in the last few minutes on the score 1-12 to 1–4. While the better team won it didn’t reflect effort the Kilmacs had put in.
On Friday 2nd September the U16 footballers played Sam Maguires in the Rebel Og West championship in Rosscarbery The team started brightly and made the early running. A key moment in the game was in the 11th and 12th minute, wen after two incisive moves by Sam Maguires were foiled by two outstanding saves by Matthew O’Neill and a later chance was cleared off the line by Odhran Connolly. With the Kilmacs in control of possession and able to convert the scores, the game was effectively over well before the finish.
While it was a comfortable win it proved costly with injuries to two key players for the U16 hurling county semi final against Clondrohid played in Newcestown on Sunday evening 4th September. With the team having to be reorganized and playing into a gale force wind it couldn’t have got much worse with the concession of a goal in the 2nd minute. Despite being under pressure the team was working hard and kept the half time score to 0- 2 against 1-8. In the second half, in difficult conditions, everyone put in a great effort and the scores were now coming to reduce the gap. Unfortunately as will happen when a team is pressing they were caught for a break away goal on the 7th minute. Things got worse in the 14th minute with the conversion of a penalty and trying to adjust to the loss of a player another goal was conceded. In a testament to the spirit of the players they never gave up and almost pulled off a miraculous recovery in cutting the score to 4-9 to 3-8 when time ran out on them. It was a super effort by the players despite all the obstacles.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Latest News 3/9/11
Result - U16 Hurling Championship County Semi-final vs Clondrohid in Newcestown on Sunday 4th September at 6.15pm
Loss 3 - 8 to 4 - 9
Fixture - U16 A Football Championship Q/Final vs Carbery Rangers in Skibbereen on Friday 9th September at 6.30pm
Result - U16 A Football Championship vs Sam Maguires in Rosscarbery on Friday 2nd September at 6.45pm
Win 3- 16 to 0 - 4
Result Minor B Football Championship Semi-final vs Castlehaven in Skibbereen on Tuesday 30th August at 6.45pm
Loss 1 - 12 to 1 - 4
Reports to follow
Loss 3 - 8 to 4 - 9
Fixture - U16 A Football Championship Q/Final vs Carbery Rangers in Skibbereen on Friday 9th September at 6.30pm
Result - U16 A Football Championship vs Sam Maguires in Rosscarbery on Friday 2nd September at 6.45pm
Win 3- 16 to 0 - 4
Result Minor B Football Championship Semi-final vs Castlehaven in Skibbereen on Tuesday 30th August at 6.45pm
Loss 1 - 12 to 1 - 4
Reports to follow
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