Notes 27/2/13

The junior A footballers and the U16 footballers both got their seasons underway this past weekend and both sides started with victories, the junior footballers defeating Diarmuid O Mathunas in Castletownkenneigh by 0-17 to 0-10 last Sunday afternoon while the U16 footballers defeated Mizen Rovers in Leap last Sunday morning on a score line of 2-10 to 0-8.

Under new management, the junior footballers started their league campaign with a comprehensive display against Mathunas last Sunday afternoon in Castletownkenneigh. On a dry crisp day, ideal for football the Kilmacs started slowly and the home side, fresh from their draw with St Colums last weekend, started the brighter and had the Kilmacs under pressure. But with the experienced Tom Sheahan and Niall McCarthy starting to get to grips with the game and the ever impressive Sam O Driscoll marshalling the back division well, the Kilmacs eventually took control of the game and were leading at the short whistle by 0-10 to 0-2. The second half started like the first half ended with the Kilmacs in total control, but while the scoring slowed down, they never looked like losing the game, even when Mathunas rallied late in the half. The game ended on a score-line of Kilmacabea 0-17 Diarmuid O Mathunas 0-10. Scorers for Kilmacabea: Donie O Donovan 0-8 (0-7 from free’s). Diarmuid O Callaghan, Joseph Collins (0-2 each), Sam O Driscoll, Barry Glavin, Clive Sweetnam, Andrew O Callaghan, Niall McCarthy (0-1 each) . Kilmacabea team vs Diarmuid O Mathunas: Kevin McCarthy, Donie O Donoghue, Eoin O Donovan, Peadar O Leary, Mark Jennings, Sam O Driscoll, Diarmuid O Donovan, Tom Sheahan, Niall McCarthy, Donie O Donovan, Joseph Collins, Clive Sweetnam, Diarmuid O Callaghan, Barry Glavin, Andrew O Callaghan. Subs used: Thomas Jennings, Adrian O Driscoll, Richard Jennings, Brian Hayes, Martin Collins.

The U16 footballers were involved in a typical early season game. With players finding their position this was a game where there were some fine moves but there were also breakdowns in play which will improve as the group get used to playing together. Mizen settled the quickest and were exerting the early pressure. The Kilmacs got the boost with a goal from a shot that deceived the Mizen goalkeeper. Both sides were working hard and play was even. The half time score was Kilmacabea 1-7 Mizen 0-5. The third quarter was again even with no score for 15 minutes. The Kilmacs had the slight advantage in the chances created but weren’t able to convert them. Some indiscipline in the Mizen ranks meant they finished the game a man down and the Kilmacs were able to take advantage to finish the game. The team worked well and showed a good attitude and demonstrated that they could use the ball skilfully. Team John Patrick Sheehan, Caelan O’Mahony, Tiernan Kerrisk, Ross Cantwell, James O’Driscoll(0-1), Darren Whooley, Matthew O’Neill(0-1), Ciaran French, Dan Lynch, Eoin O’Sullivan(0-3), John Walsh- O’Reilly(1-0), Damian Gore(1-6), Patrick O’Donovan, Karl Ronan, Myles Tobin.

The U21 footballers are in championship action next Sunday 3^rd of March, when they take on Ballinascarthy in the Quarter Final of the Clona Milk U21 B Football Championship in Rossmore. This game has a 12 noon throw in and supporters are encouraged to come out and support the team. The club is also hosting a game next weekend, with the U21 A Football championship game between near neighbours O Donovan Rossa and Carbery Rangers taking place in John William Goulding Park at 4pm on Saturday. Stewards will be needed for this game and are asked to be at the club grounds from 2pm onwards.

The U14 footballers also get their their league season underway next Sunday, as they make the short trip to Skibbereen to take on O Donovan Rossa with throw in at 10am in the Marsh field.

A limited number of scholarships are available to GAA members who wish to attend Irish courses in the Gaeltacht during the summer. Applications are now being taken, anyone interested is asked to contact Donal O Donovan (club secretary) on 086 2644445. All Club Members are also reminded that the Sports Prophet deadline is Friday 8^th March, so get your entries in ASAP, either online at www.sportsprophet.ie or contact Dan Hourihane for a paper entry form.