Notes 22/3/12

 On Sunday 18th March Tadgh MacCarthaigh were the visitors to Leap and took the spoils on the score 1- 10 to 2-6 in the Junior A league.

On Monday 19^th Ballinascarthy with a much depleted side were the visitors in the minor football league for a game which was very one sided through no fault of those playing.

 Fixtures - Junior A football League v Bandon in Bandon on Sunday 25^th March at 3pm.

As fixtures are liable to change at this time of year check locally prior to travelling.

The club in association with the Leap and Glandore playschool are holding bingo on Sunday 25^th March at 3pm. All are invited to support what should be an enjoyable event with the chance to meet people and win some money as well as supporting local interest. 

News 14/3/12

Fixtures - 

Junior A football League v Tadgh MacCarthaigh in Leap on Sunday 18^th March at 3pm. 

Minor football league v Pedlars Cross in Leap on Monday 19th March at 4pm.

As fixtures are liable to change at this time of year check locally prior to travelling.

Kilmacabea Notes 17/3/12

Missing at least six first choice players through injury and other commitments Kilmacabea Juniors travelled to Ballydehob last Saturday evening for their opening game of the new season. A rather experimental combination took the field under lights more in hope than confidence. However the home side Gabriel Rangers were probably similarly depleted. At the end of a lively first half Kilmacs were just a point up at 0 – 7 to 1 – 3. On the resumption a penalty was expertly tucked away by Ger O Donovan. He added another goal from play at the three quarter stage. These scores proved to be the difference at the end. Kilmacs bagged the two league points on a score of 2 – 10 to 1 – 7. Scorers Ger O Donovan 2 – 4 (1 – 3 frees) Joe Collins 0 – 5 (0 – 3 frees) John O Sullivan 0 – 1 (free) .

In the U 16 football league St Colum’s with limited numbers were the visitors to Leap on Sunday evening 11^th March. The game was competitive but the home team had a clear advantage in most positions and were able to fashion a comfortable win. 

March Monthly Draw winners are as follows 1st Mary French,  Killinga, 2nd  Ml  & Ann McCarthy, Reavouler, 3rd Anna Garvey, Killinga, Other winners - Dan Burke, Kilbrittain; Eoin O Donovan, Milleenanimrish; Timmy O Sullivan, Gurtyowen and Kathleen Hayes, c/o Ann Burke, Maulatrahane.

The club are hosting the West Cork U21A and B football semi-finals as a double header on Saturday evening 17^th March starting at 2.30pm so all available help will be needed for stewarding.

 The club in association with the Leap and Glandore playschool are holding bingo on Sunday 25^th March at 3pm. All are invited to support what should be an enjoyable event with the chance to meet people and win some money as well as supporting local interest. 

Kilmacabea Notes 10/3/12

The minor footballers travelled to Newcestown on Sunday morning 4^th March to play the home team in the league. With a few players unavailable the team was grateful to those who made the effort and they didn’t let the side down. With each and everyone playing their part it was a good performance with a lot of positives. While the scoreline didn´t go in their favour the gap was made look worse by a soft penalty in the last minute. If the commitment of all the players is given the team shows that they will be well able to compete. 

The final score was Kilmacabea 0-7 Newcestown 1-10

The U14 footballers began their campaign away to Kilbrittain on Sunday morning also. The team competed well in the first half but the greater strength of the opposition in key positions tipped the balance in their favour as the game went on. This team is competing at 15 a side and with limited numbers is very dependent on some very young players in order not to forfeit. With a few games they should find their balance. Final score Kilmacabea 1 - 2 Kilbrittain 6 - 6

News 28/2/12

Fixtures

Minor football league v Newcestown in Newcestown on Sunday 4th March at 11.30am.


U14 football league v Kilbrittain in Kilbrittain(Harbour view) on Sunday 4th March at 12.15pm.

As fixtures are liable to change at this time of year check locally prior to travelling.

A number of locals were successful recently in the Carbery final of the Scor na bPaistí competition held in Ballydehob on Friday 27th January. Congratulations to Grace O’Sullivan who won first prize in Solo Singing, the first time the club has won this. Also well done to Kate O’Donovan who got second in the Recitation and the Music Group – Davina Connolly, Saoirse Connolly, Chantelle French, Katelyn French, and Aoife McNamara who also won second prize. The Quiz team of Gareth Whooley, Mary Clare Williamson and Ellis Wilson also did very well.




The U21 footballers were in championship action in Skibbereen on Saturday 25th when they played Tadgh MacCarthaigh. The team put in a decent first half effort and the sides went in behind by one point at half time. Unfortunately Caheragh completely dominated the third quarter and when they goaled on the 20th minute the game looked well gone. The Kilmac lads roused themselves and made a good effort to the end but weren’t able to close the gap and the final score was Kilmacabea 1-10 Tadgh MacCarthaigh 1-14. With a number of players not available the selectors had put in a good effort to assemble a group and with a young side it was good to see some players that hadn’t played much football in recent years doing their part.


The U16 footballers began their league campaign on Sunday 26th when they travelled to play Ilen Rovers in Rath. This was a very good game especially with tough underfoot conditions between two evenly matched sides and the Kilmacs were delighted to be on the right side of a 1-6 to 1-4 scoreline.


Reminder Sports Prophet www.sportsprophet.ie

Minor Football 18/2/12

Fixtures

U21 football championship Tadhg MacCarthaigh in Skibbereen on Saturday 25th February at 3pm. Support would be welcome.

U16 football league v Ilen Rovers in Rath  on Sunday 26th February at 10.30am

As fixtures are liable to change at this time of year check locally prior to travelling.

The minor footballers were the first team in competitive action when they played Kilmeen in Leap on Saturday 18/2/12 in the league. This was a good test for the team. The team played well but there was also as would be expected at this time of the year a bit of rustiness in the play. The day was fine and dry and surprisingly good for a game at this time of the year. The pitch had dried up during the week but the overnight rain made it very dead with no bounce and testing on the stamina. The Kilmacs had a greater share of the ball but a lot of hard won ball broke down in moves and a lot of wides were kicked. The Kilmacs were ahead at half time on the score of 0-7 to 0-2. A couple of points were added at the start of the second d half but when Kilmeen goaled after 10minutes and added another point it looked as if the balance may swing their way. The Kilmacs settled and were able to add a few more points and the final score was Kilmacabea 0-14 Kilmeen 1-3. Team David O’Donovan, Aidan Williamson, Niall Hayes, Odhran Connolly, Shane McDermott, Declan O’Sullivan, Diarmaid O’Callaghan, Martin Collins, Euan Tobin, Kevin Whooley, Liam Thompson, Paudie Cronin, Oisin O’Sullivan, Richie O’Sullivan, Denny Hayes, Eamon O’Sullivan, Kieran O’Sullivan, Kevin O’Donovan, Gavin Daly. 

U 10 Football group 2011

Group are pictured at Pairc UI Caoimh on 24/8/11 when they had a very enjoyable day when took part in a U10 blitz day.

Picture courtesy of Kathleen Hayes 

Notes 13/2/12

Sports Prophet
Club members are reminded that the club are again running the sports prophet fundraiser competition. This is a competition based on predicting the winners of 25 sporting events during the year. Anyone can enter and a huge sporting knowledge isn’t necessary as the preferred options can also be viewed. Entry can be either online by logging on to www.sportsprophet.ie and selecting Kilmacabea and making the selection. Further information can be got by contacting Dan Hourihane or any club member for information. Selections need to be made in the next few weeks and ideally before the 1st March as events, which are part of the competition will be nearing completion soon afterwards. It gives any one with a broad interest in sport an ideal opportunity to test their knowledge and gives a little more interest to results. There are good financial rewards for the top 3 finishers. The winner of the 2011 competition was Michael McCarthy, Ardfield, 2nd Karl McCarthy, Aughatubber and third was Karl O’Keeffe, Clashmore, Co Waterford.

The playing season starts again this week and the first team into competitive action  are the minor footballers in the league when they play Kilmeen in Leap on this Saturday 18th February at 4pm.

The club website needs to be resurrected and needs looking after. If  any one out there that is willing and able they are more than welcome to take charge of it for the coming year. Contact Michael Tobin at pro.kilmacabea.cork@gaa.ie or 086 4055764

Notes 6/2/12

Registration night to be held on this Friday 10th February, 8 to 9pm in the clubhouse. 
Club gear will also be available. It is important that registration is completed to have the most up to date information for all players to submit club registration to enter competitions.

A hugely enjoyable night was the presentation night for the successful underage teams on Saturday 4th February. Cathrach Keane, Newcestown and captain of the 2011, Cork All Ireland winning junior football team presented medals to teams including the minor hurlers, the U16 hurlers and footballers and the U13 footballers. The under 8, 10 and 12 players were also recognised on the night.

Sheila McCarthy presented the cup in memory of her son Jonathan O’Regan to the club player of the year Kevin O’Sullivan. Young player of the year went to Richie O’Sullivan and club person of the year went to Michael Crowley. These were the choice of the club members and each one was a worthy winner, having made huge contributions to Kilmacabea GAA club in 2011 and over many years.

A number of locals were successful recently in the Scor na bPaistí competition held in Ballydehob on Friday 27th January. They include Solo Singing - Grace O’Sullivan, Recitation  - Kate O’Donovan and Chantelle French, Music Group – Davina Connolly, Saoirse Connolly, Chantelle French, Katelyn French, Aoife McNamara and Quiz – Gareth Whooley, Mary Clare Williamson and Ellis Wilson.

The draw for the Junior A football championship was made recently and Kilmacabea were drawn against Barryroe in the first round which should take place in April.
The U21 footballers are fixed to play Tadgh MacCartaigh in the first round of the championship in Skibbereen on Saturday 25th February at 3pm.