Notes 23/10/12

As the end of the playing season approaches most teams are nearly completed their playing programme. The U12 footballers travelled to Goleen on Saturday 20^th to play the home team in the final game of the U12 league. On a beautiful day it was a very enjoyable trip. The Kilmacs started slowly but as the game progressed they were able to get the upper hand and were able to make the trip worthwhile. Team Eoin Burns, Chantelle French, Davina Connolly, Oisin Brown, Dara Tobin, Jamie Ronan, Christy Wilson, Mikey O’Mahony, Adrian Gore 0-1, Oisin O’Driscoll 1-1, Ciaran Hernon 0-2, Sean Burke 1-0, David Whelton, Ian Jennings 1-1.

Club members are reminded that the AGM is being held on Friday 30^th November at 8pm. Nomination papers will be issued in the near future. 

Adrian O’Driscoll has been appointed as U21 manager for the coming year. 

Fixtures U14football league semi-final vs. Ilen Rovers n Ballydehob on Thursday 25^th. Check locally for details

Kilmacabea Notes 16/10/12

Sport is full of highs and lows and after some recent lows last weekend had a number of highs. On Friday 12^th a very enjoyable function took place in the Celtic Ross Hotel for the September Sport star of the month awards with a strong Leap representation. The junior sports star award was presented to Martin Collins, Kilmacabea for his achievements in sport to date and especially with the Cork under 16 footballers and hurlers recently. The senior sport star award was presented to Ruthann Sheahan, The Leap Inn, for her incredible achievement in the world ultra marathon championship in Poland. It was good to recognise their  achievements. On Saturday evening in Aughaville it got even better when the second adult team played St Colums in the final of the Junior C championship. The team went behind early on but once they settled they were never headed again. This was a fine game from two committed and well matched teams and the game was always finely balanced. The Kilmacs had the slight advantage during the first half and were dangerous going forward. At half time the score was Kilmacabea 0-4, St Colums 0-3. The Kilmacs pushed on at the start of the second half to extend the gap to 3 points. Back came Colums and had their period on top and by the twenty third minute the gap was down to 1 point and the game could go either way. The break with a point finished off by team captain Barry Glavin in the 26^th minute. This was the turning point and the Kilmacs went on to win on the score 0-9 to 0-6.  This was a welcome reward for a group who had a slow start to the season but with the stewardship and drive of Noel Crowley a fine crew was gathered. This was a team performance with every player giving his all and their commitment to each other showed in the way everyone worked for the cause both in defence and attack. There was also a solid core of experience in the ranks. Well done to all and especially to mentors Noel Crowley, Denis O’Driscoll and Kevin O’Driscoll. Team ;  David O Donovan;  Eoin Daly, Brendan O Driscoll ,Brian Hayes; Tim O Mahony, Ruarai Hourihane; Thomas Jennings; James O Donovan, Noel O Donoghue; Oisin O Sullivan, Colin McCarthy 0-4(0-3free), Paul Tobin; Noel Crowley 0-1, Barry Glavin (Captain)0-3, Andrew O Callaghan 0-1. Subs :  Aidan Glavin, Niall Hayes, Padraig Burke, Denis Hayes, Tommy Hayes, Brian O Donovan, Sean O Driscoll, Kevin O Donovan, Jonathan Hill, Eamon O Sullivan, Padraig Houghney. Unavailable on the night but had played their part along the way were Coleman O’Riordan and Sean O’Regan.

The Winning Junior "C"'s

Martin Collins being presented with his Junior Sportstar of the month award.

The club is continuing the “Scrap Saturday” collection, this Saturday 20^th October 10am -2pm at the GAA grounds. Anyone who has scrap metal can tidy their place up and it will also help with fundraising.

It looks as if the U14football league play off vs Ilen Rovers will not take place this weekend.

U12 football vs Mizen away at weekend ?? TBC

Notes 9/10/12

  Adrigole made their long trip to Leap worthwhile when they played in the Autumn U12football league on Sunday, October 6^th. With a bit more drive they had the edge on the home team. The locals took awhile to settle but showed they had ability of their own also when they found their rhythm. 

The first prize winner in the October club draw was Kevin O’Sullivan, Reavilleen, second went to Deniese and Diarmaid French, Knockaneacrohy, and third to Mike and Anne McCarthy, Reavouler. Consolation prizes were won by Ted O’Donovan, Kilmacabea, The Milner Family, Bandon, William Williamson, Killenleigh and James Nyhan, Gortroe. This was the final draw for 2012. Supporters are encouraged to renew their membership for the next year with the first draw being a combined two months at the start of December. 

The AGM is to be held on Friday 30/11/12 at 8pm. Team captains are to be picked at AGM.

The club would like to thank all who took part and supported the Rebel Og/Mercy Foundation Fun walk held on Saturday, 29^th September. Any outstanding cards to be returned ASAP. Funds raised will be shared between the underage club and the Mercy hospital.

The club is holding a “Scrap Saturday” collection, this Saturday 13^th October 10am -2pm at the GAA grounds. Anyone who has scrap metal can tidy their place up and it will also help with fundraising.

Anyone interested in taking part in Scor is reminded this is getting under way shortly.

The club is organising defibrillator training shortly. Everyone is encouraged to avail especially all team mentors. There is a registration night on Monday, 15^th October at 8pm at the clubhouse.

Junior C Football Championship Final Kilmacabea v St Colums on Saturday, 13^th October in Aughaville at 8pm. Support would be appreciated.