Notes 23/4/13

This past week was a quiet week for the club on the playing pitch, so attention turned to those who were representing the club at both county and divisional level. It was with great pride that a small band of supporters travelled to Pairc Ui Rinn last Friday night to see two Kilmacabea men in action for the Cork Minors against our old foes Kerry.  The likes of John Daly, Sean Crowley, Kevin McCarthy, Barry Glavin and Daniel O Donovan have all wore the famous blood and bandage of the county before at this level, but those that travelled on Friday night were delighted to see two Kilmacabea players named in the match day squad. Niall Hayes and Richie O Sullivan have both worked hard to get their chance to represent their county and were both involved as the Cork Minors came from behind to grab an unlikely draw on a score-line of Cork 2-13 Kerry 2-13 After extra time. The replay takes place this Friday 26^th of April at 7:30pm in Austin Stack Park in Tralee.

Then on Sunday Joseph Collins, represented the Carbery Senior Footballers as they fought out a 3-11 to 2-11 extra time victory over Beara in the Colleges/Divisions section of the Cork County Senior Football Championship played in Adrigole.

Attention this weekend reverts to local action, as the junior footballers enter the championship fray on Sunday, when they take on Gabriel Rangers in the first round of the Buckley Financial Junior A Football Championship. This game is fixed for 3pm in Rath, Baltimore and a large crowd is expected for this highly anticipated first round game. The Kilmacs will be hoping that they can negotiate this hurdle and set their sights on a summer of championship football ahead.

Fixtures for the coming week: Junior A Football Championship 1^st Round vs Gabriel Rangers on Sunday 28^th April at 3pm in Rath, Baltimore.

 Please check locally as fixtures are subject to change and don’t forget you can keep up to date with all club activities and events by logging on www.facebook.com/Official Kilmacabea GAA Club or www.twitter.com/KilmacabeaGAA.

Underage activity

Currently most of the activity at underage levels has been on the hurling side as part of St Patricks. While things are still at the settling in period and getting to know faces, progress is being made. While the score lines may not be positive there are definitely indications of commitment and spirit and with games will come a better understanding and improvement in the skill levels.

The U14 Hurlers played Bandon in Bandon on Thursday and while they lost there was a general improvement in the team display.

The U10 footballers had their first outing of the season when they took part in a blitz in Skibbereen and it was enjoyed by all.

Upcoming fixtures as follows

Minor hurling v Clonakilty in Clonakilty on Thursday 25^th April at 19.15

U14 Hurling v Barryroe in Rath on Thursday 25^th April at 19.15

U12 Football v Ilen Rovers in Leap on Saturday 27^th April at 11am

U16 Hurling v Kilbree in Rossmore on Monday 29^th April at 19.15

U13 Football championship V Carbery Rangers B on Wednesday 1^st May in Castlehaven at 19.30

U10 Football v Carbery Rangers in Ross on Wednesday 1^st May at 19.00

Check locally prior to travelling

There is also hurling training for U10 and U12 taking place in Leap on Monday evenings under the guidance of John Collins. All newcomers are welcome to try it out.