Kilmacabea GAA notes 26/6/12

Kilmacabea Notes 30/6/12

The junior A football team was in action on Saturday night when they took on neighbours Castlehaven in Skibbereen. On a very wet night it certainly didn’t feel like Summer. The team started positively and got a great boost when Sam O’Driscoll finished a good move to the net in the 6^th minute. Unfortunately this lead was not protected and the concession of goals in the 8^th and 14^th minute were extremely damaging to the positive start. Things got worse in the 19^th minute when the team was reduced to 14 with an unnecessary red card. The team battled on and went in at half time behind on the score of 2-4 to 1-4. The team tried hard for the second half but were always struggling to pick up loose ball and were putting themselves under pressure allowing Castlehaven to pick off scores to extend the lead. Things didn’t work out and the final score was Castlehaven 2-10, Kilmacabea 2- 5. A disappointing outcome for the effort put in by everyone.

There was a better outcome for the U14 footballers, that took on Kilbrittain in the championship in Ballinascarthy on Thursday night 21^st June. When these teams played in the league early in the season the Kilmacs lost heavily but they didn’t show any signs of those memories in how they went about this game. This was a team performance with each and everyone giving their all and there were outstanding performances throughout the field. The team played against the hill in the first half but using the ball effectively they were full value for their lead at half time. They started the second half in a similar fashion and continued to maintain their advantage. The greater strength of the Kilbrittain players began to show in the last 15minutes as the Kilmacs tired and Kilbrittain then got a grip. The Kilmacs held out and were deserving winners on the score of 2-12 to 2-5. This was a good example of what can be done with the application of the players, intelligent play combined with some luck and was a pleasant turn around.  Team John Patrick Sheehan, Odhran Kerrisk, Jamie O’Donoghue, Adrian Gore, Ross Cantwell, Sean French, Ciaran French, Tiernan Kerrisk(0-1), Darren Whooley, Ian Jennings(0-3), Caelan O’Mahony(0-1), Damien Gore(0-5), Oisin O’Driscoll(0-1), Dan Lynch(2-0), Myles Tobin(0-1), Karl Ronan, Conor Nash,  Ashley Deane, Jamie Ronan, Christy Wilson, Ellis Wilson.

The U10’s put in a good effort in their football game against a strong Kilmeen team on Wednesday 20^th June. 

The U12 hurlers had a good run out in their game against Skibbereen on Saturday 23^rd.

The club would like to express condolences to the family of William(Bill) Deane, Lahana, Drimoleague and Acres, Leap who was laid to rest during the week.

Fixtures –Minor Hurling League vs. Argideen Rangers in Timoleague on Thursday 28^th  June at 8.15pm

U12 Hurling vs. Gabriel Rangers in Ballydehob on Saturday 30^th June at 11am.

U16 Hurling Championship vs. Bantry in Skibbereen on Tuesday 3^rd July at 7.30pm

U10 Hurling vs. Gabriel Rangers in Ballydehob on Wednesday 4^th July at 7pm.

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

Notes 19/6/12

The U14 hurlers were in championship action in Rosscarbery on Saturday 16^th June. Their opponents were St. James a team they have met a few times in recent years. The team put in a good effort and were doing better than anticipated when unfortunately the concession of a goal right on half time was to prove their undoing. The half time score was Kilmacabea 0-5 St. James 1-6. Starting slowly for the second half meant that Ardfield were able to pick off scores to extend their lead and the effort was taking its toll. To their credit they never gave in and came strongly at the end but the gap was too much. It was a good effort that players could feel satisfied with. Team Odhran Kerrisk, Jamie O’Donoghue, Christy Wilson, Ross Cantwell, Caelan O’Mahony, Tiernan Kerrisk, Darren Whooley, Ian Jennings, Ashley Deane, Myles Tobin, Sean French, Ciaran French, Karl Ronan, Conor Nash, Oisin O’Driscoll, Jamie Ronan. This team was in action again the following morning when they travelled to play Ilen Rovers in the league in Rath. With some players missing and a lot of tired and bruised bodies it was a much weakened team that took to the field. Even though they were well beaten on the score line they again gave full value and tried their best. For some of the younger players they were taking on opponents almost twice their size.

There were some very enjoyable games played by the U8/6’s when Carbery Rangers were the visitors on Saturday morning. There mightn’t have been much order and some lapses in concentration but there was great enthusiasm both by the players and their parents.

Timmie O Mahony doing a great job getting them organised.

A number of girls from the parish were part of the Rosscarbery Ladies U14 football team that won the County final on Saturday when they beat Dromtarriff. They include Ashling O’Callaghan, Julieanne Williamson, Amy O’Donovan, Rachel O’Driscoll, Michelle O’Driscoll, Shannon Ronan, Aoife Crowley, Louise O’Regan, Grace O’Sullivan, Kate Beamish.

The big match this week is the Junior A Football Championship vs. Castlehaven in Skibbereen on Saturday 23^rd June at 6.15pm. Support would be most welcome.

OtherFixtures –

U14 Football Championship vs. Kilbrittain in Ballinascarthy on Thursday 21^st June at 7.30pm

U12 Hurling vs. O’Donovan Rossa in Skibbereen on Saturday 23^th June at 11am.

U10 Hurling vs. Ilen Rovers in Leap on Wednesday 27^th June at 7pm.

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

Notes 12/6/12

Things are relatively quiet at the moment due to the impact of exams. Main activity is for younger teams. 

The pitch was recently sanded and spiked and with the reduced activity and recent weather it should get a good chance for recovery.

June winners in the club draw are as follows 1^st Eoghan O’Donovan, Ballyvoreen, Glandore, 2^nd John Sweetnam, Killinga, Leap, 3^rd Gretta Finn, Church Cross, Skibbereen. Consolation prize winners were -  Pat and Clare O’Mahony, Mealisheen, Leap, John Jennings, Gortroe, Peter O’Callaghan, Dungannon, Deniese & Diarmaid French Knockaneacrohy, Leap.

The club are again running a Cul Camp which this year is sponsored by Kelloggs. The camp is for boys and girls aged 6-13 and will be held in Leap on the 7^th – 10^th August. It would be important to get bookings completed early to finalise numbers for the ordering of kit. Bookings to John Collins 086 8936314 who is club coordinator.

Fixtures –Junior B Football vs. Tadhg MacCartaigh in Aughaville on Friday 15^th June at 8pm

U14 Hurling Championship vs. St James in Rosscarbery on Saturday 16^th June at 7.30pm

U10 Football vs. Kilmeen in Leap on Wednesday 20^th June at 7pm.

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