U13 Football League Final  

Kilmacabea 1-8 Pedlars 1-7, Rossmore, 9/10/11

Winning Captains Darren Whooley and Tiernan Kerrisk being presented with the shield by referee Connie Murphy

U13 Team 2011
Back (l-r) Sean French, Dan Lynch, John Patrick Sheehan, Karl Ronan, Tiernan Kerrisk, Caaolan O'Mahony, Ciarán French, Ashley Deane, Jamie O'Donoghue.
Front - Damian Gore, Darren Whooley, Ian Jennings, Myles Tobin, Ross Cantwell, Adrian Gore, Ellis Wilson, Conor Nash.

24/12/11

As one year end preparations begin for a new year. The managers for the adult football teams for 2012 are as follows Junior A – TJ Collins, Junior C – Noel Crowley, U21 - Adrian O’Driscoll.

A selection of Kilmacabea hoodies, rain jackets socks and shorts are available by contacting Donie O’Donovan 086 1729341. Ideal and useful Christmas presents !

There is a club social and table quiz in The Leap Inn on Friday 30th December at 9pm and all are welcome.

The club would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and good health, luck and happiness for the New Year. Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir agus Bliain úr faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh

Notes 13/12/12

The Annual General Meeting  of the club was held on  Friday 9th December in the Club House. A decent attendance was given a detailed review of the years activities on and off the field. Successes to record include clubs first County Minor hurling championship as well as Rebel Og West League and championship, U16hurling championship, U16 football league and U13 football league. The main areas of discussion were the feasibility and capacity to field a second football team and the possibility of fielding an U21 hurling team. Pat Burke stepped down as chairman and is replaced by William Williamson. Pat had been at the helm of the club in undertaking the development of recent years and his vision and drive were core to the success of that work which mean the club now having facilities second to none. It is hoped his skills can be harnessed in new ways. The club officers for 2012 are as follows President - Tim O’Leary,  Vice President - Fr. Pat O’Sullivan, Chairman - William Williamson, Vice Chair - John Collins, Secretary - Donal O’Donovan, Asst Secretary - Brian O’Donovan, Under Age Sec. -  Derry O’Callaghan, Registrar -  John  Collins, Treasurer - Pat O’Callaghan, Asst Treasurer - Kay Ronan, PRO -  Michael Tobin, Insurance Off  - Dan Hourihane, Child Liaison Officer -  Breda O’Donovan, South West Board Reps Mick O’Donovan, Brian O’Donovan, John O’Sullivan, Donal O’Donovan, Co Board Rep Noel Crowley, Peadar O’Laoire. Membership €50, Student/Juvenile €20.
Club members are urged to make their views known on their choice of Club Player of the Year, Young Player(U16) and Club Person of the Year to Donal O’Donovan 086 2644445 ASAP. It has been decided to name the club player of the year trophy in memory of Jonathan O’Regan.
The November club draw  results are as follows. Winner Toni McDermott, Gallows Hill, 2nd Paul Tobin, Corran, 3rd Pat & Claire O’Mahony, Mealisheen. Consolation winners Albert Wilson, Keelinga, Karl McCarthy, Glandore, Derry O’Callaghan, Maultrahane, Ger Shanahan,, Leap.
The winners in the December draw are as follows 1st John Walsh Corran School,
2nd Rebecca Hayes, Rowry Glen, 3rd Dan Maloney, Bandon. Consolation Prizes PJ O’Brien, Gortnadihy, Ciarán O’Donovan, Milleenanimrish, Martina French, Knockaneacrohy, Pat O’Callaghan, Ballhiloe. Special Christmas draw winners, Tim Hurley, Kilfadeen, Diarmaid O’Donovan, Droum House, Jim Calnan, Rushanes, Ted O’Donovan, Kilmacabea, John Harrington, Leap, Kevin Whooley, Bawnfune, Johnny Whooley, Droum, O’Driscoll Family, Keelinga, Michael Nyhan, Gortroe, Limerick Family Shreelane, Willie and Maureen Fortune, Glandore, Sam O’Driscoll, Shreelane.
There is a club social and table quiz in The Leap Inn on Friday 30th December and all are welcome.
The club would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and good health, luck and happiness for the New Year. Nollaig Shona go dti go léir.

The Annual General Meeting is fixed for this Friday 9th December, 2011 at 8.00pm in the Clubhouse. All are encouraged to attend so that the administration of the club is strong. This meeting is for both the adult and the underage clubs

Fixture U16 hurling league final vs. Mizen Og in Goleen on Sunday 4th December at 11am. Match cancelled.

The U16 footballers played Clanna Gael in the final of the league on Sunday 27th November in the Marsh Skibbereen. After the very heavy rain in the days leading up to it the pitch was in as good a shape as could be expected with a little water on the surface. Playing with the benefit of the strong wind the Kilmacs settled quickly. With Gavin Daly repeating his effort of the previous week with an early goal the Kilmacs were on top. With goals also from Richie O’Sullivan and Euan Tobin they were in a strong position at half time ahead 3- 8 to 0 – 2. Clanna Gael had a bigger input in the second half as would be expected and while they created opportunities of their own the gap was too big to close. A few knocks also disrupted the flow of the game but the Kilmacs had enough in reserve and won the game 3 – 9 to 1 – 5.The trophy was accepted by Richie O’Sullivan, captain. Well done to all the players for their efforts over a long season and their mentors Kevin O’Driscoll, William Williamson , Martin O’Sullivan and Tom Hayes.
 Panel - Matthew O’Neill, Odhran Connolly, Declan O’Sullivan, Shane O’Neill, Daniel O’Sullivan, Niall Hayes, Aidan Williamson, Martin Collins, Euan Tobin, Shane McDermott, Kevin Whooley, Diarmaid O’Callaghan, Darren Whooley, Richie O’Sullivan(Captain), Gavin Daly, Ruairi O’Mahony, Kevin O’Donovan, Issac O’Shea, Dan Lynch, Ciarán French.


Kate O’Donovan(Clounkeen) represented the club in the Scor Na Og competition and was successful going forward to the next stage. Aishling O’Callaghan(Maultrahane), Eoin O’Sullivan(Mealisheen) and Darren Whooley(Droum) came 3rd in the Quiz. Well done to all.

The U16 footballers played Kilmeen in the semi final of the league in Rossmore on Sunday morning the 20th November. With the opposition having won the championship it was expected to be a tough test. The conditions were difficult after the heavy rain in the days preceding. The Kilmacs got off to an ideal start when Gavin Daly was able to finish to the net in the first minute. Kilmeen responded but the Kilmac team was playing with a good balance and settled into the game and were worth the half time lead of 1 –7 to 0-2. Kilmeen did start the second half with a goal but the Kilmacs closed the game out and were always in control to finish on the score 2-15 to 2-3. This was a good team performance and was a welcome return and was hugely important after events in recent times. 

Several of the players were off to the Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork after that to receive medals from Conor Counihan, Cork Senior football manager for being part of successful Cork County underage football teams in 2011. Niall Hayes and Richie O’Sullivan were part of the U16 team. Martin Collins, Diarmaid O’Callaghan, Euan Tobin and Kevin Whooley were part of the U15 team. 

For those looking for activity during the winter they are reminded the gymnasium is open. Adult membership €100, students €70 annually. Contact 086 2227849/086 8936314.

Fixtures 

U16 Football League Semi Final Vs Kilmeen  in Rossmore on Sunday 20th November 2011 at 11.30am



As things start to wind down on the playing fields there are important issues to be addressed in having structures in place for the smooth running of the club. The Annual General Meeting is fixed for Friday 9th December at 8.30 in the Club House. Nominations for positions or notices of motion need to be submitted to the club secretary by November 18th. Anyone who feels they have something to contribute to the development of the club on or off the field are welcome to come along.
Tickets for the club monthly draw are now on sale for the coming twelve months. The prize fund will again be €1,000 per month and tickets €10 per month. The draw raises funds to cover the repayment of the loan that was taken for the development of the facilities. In difficult times the support of the community is welcome. The first two draws will take place on the night of the AGM

Latest News 4/4/11

Result U15 football championship semi final vs Sam Maguires in Clonakilty on Tuesday 8th November at 7.30pm. 
Loss Sam Maguires 3 - 10 Kilmacabea 1 - 8




Despite the dismal weather conditions last Sunday  morning, 30th October 2011,in Clonakilty Bandon and Kilmacabea served up an entertaining game of football in the Junior A Football league final. John O Driscoll despite carrying an injury struck for a well taken goal early in the second quarter to give Kilmacs a 1 – 2 to 0 – 1 lead. However three unanswered points by Bandon had the margin cut to the minimum by half time. Kilmacabea only added two points in the second half, but some good defending and some squandered chances by the opposition had them still leading with time running out.  However like in the first half Bandon finished the stronger and had edged in front by the end of normal time and added two more points in injury time to copper fasten the football double. Having been out of the championship since early July Kilmacs can take some satisfaction from a creditable performance at the close of the season. Final score Kilmacabea 1-4 Bandon 0-10