Notes 31/3/12

 In last Sunday's football league game away against Bandon, the juniors, playing against the breeze, found themselves facing a big lead by half time. They had just two points to show against 1 - 9 for the home side. With the breeze they made a game of it in the second half, losing by a single point at the finish for the second week in a succession. The score was 1 - 13 to 1 - 12.  

The U16 footballers also played Bandon in a challenge match on Sunday morning in what was a good run out with the team playing well both individually and collectively. 

With the change to Summer time and the lengthening evenings games will now be coming thick and fast with a busy programme to be maintained. Underage the emphasis will now switch to hurling for the month of April.

Fixtures – 

U14 Hurling vs. Iveleary in Inchigeelagh on Friday 30^th March at 6.45pm

Minor Hurling vs. O’Donovan Rossa in Leap on Saturday 31^st March at 6.45pm

U16 Hurling vs. Mizen Rovers in Leap on Monday 2^nd April at 6.45pm

Minor Hurling vs. St. James in Ardfield on Thursday 5^th April at 6.45pm

 U14 Hurling vs. Mizen Rovers in Leap on Thursday 5^th April at 6.45pm

As fixtures are liable to change check locally prior to travelling.

Notes 22/3/12

 On Sunday 18th March Tadgh MacCarthaigh were the visitors to Leap and took the spoils on the score 1- 10 to 2-6 in the Junior A league.

On Monday 19^th Ballinascarthy with a much depleted side were the visitors in the minor football league for a game which was very one sided through no fault of those playing.

 Fixtures - Junior A football League v Bandon in Bandon on Sunday 25^th March at 3pm.

As fixtures are liable to change at this time of year check locally prior to travelling.

The club in association with the Leap and Glandore playschool are holding bingo on Sunday 25^th March at 3pm. All are invited to support what should be an enjoyable event with the chance to meet people and win some money as well as supporting local interest. 

News 14/3/12

Fixtures - 

Junior A football League v Tadgh MacCarthaigh in Leap on Sunday 18^th March at 3pm. 

Minor football league v Pedlars Cross in Leap on Monday 19th March at 4pm.

As fixtures are liable to change at this time of year check locally prior to travelling.

Kilmacabea Notes 17/3/12

Missing at least six first choice players through injury and other commitments Kilmacabea Juniors travelled to Ballydehob last Saturday evening for their opening game of the new season. A rather experimental combination took the field under lights more in hope than confidence. However the home side Gabriel Rangers were probably similarly depleted. At the end of a lively first half Kilmacs were just a point up at 0 – 7 to 1 – 3. On the resumption a penalty was expertly tucked away by Ger O Donovan. He added another goal from play at the three quarter stage. These scores proved to be the difference at the end. Kilmacs bagged the two league points on a score of 2 – 10 to 1 – 7. Scorers Ger O Donovan 2 – 4 (1 – 3 frees) Joe Collins 0 – 5 (0 – 3 frees) John O Sullivan 0 – 1 (free) .

In the U 16 football league St Colum’s with limited numbers were the visitors to Leap on Sunday evening 11^th March. The game was competitive but the home team had a clear advantage in most positions and were able to fashion a comfortable win. 

March Monthly Draw winners are as follows 1st Mary French,  Killinga, 2nd  Ml  & Ann McCarthy, Reavouler, 3rd Anna Garvey, Killinga, Other winners - Dan Burke, Kilbrittain; Eoin O Donovan, Milleenanimrish; Timmy O Sullivan, Gurtyowen and Kathleen Hayes, c/o Ann Burke, Maulatrahane.

The club are hosting the West Cork U21A and B football semi-finals as a double header on Saturday evening 17^th March starting at 2.30pm so all available help will be needed for stewarding.

 The club in association with the Leap and Glandore playschool are holding bingo on Sunday 25^th March at 3pm. All are invited to support what should be an enjoyable event with the chance to meet people and win some money as well as supporting local interest. 

Kilmacabea Notes 10/3/12

The minor footballers travelled to Newcestown on Sunday morning 4^th March to play the home team in the league. With a few players unavailable the team was grateful to those who made the effort and they didn’t let the side down. With each and everyone playing their part it was a good performance with a lot of positives. While the scoreline didn´t go in their favour the gap was made look worse by a soft penalty in the last minute. If the commitment of all the players is given the team shows that they will be well able to compete. 

The final score was Kilmacabea 0-7 Newcestown 1-10

The U14 footballers began their campaign away to Kilbrittain on Sunday morning also. The team competed well in the first half but the greater strength of the opposition in key positions tipped the balance in their favour as the game went on. This team is competing at 15 a side and with limited numbers is very dependent on some very young players in order not to forfeit. With a few games they should find their balance. Final score Kilmacabea 1 - 2 Kilbrittain 6 - 6