News 17/7/12

On Tuesday 10^th July the U16 hurlers played Bantry in the championship  in Skibbereen.  The players put in a great effort and worked very hard. Unfortunately they were up against a team whose skill and touch was excellent. There was ability throughout the Bantry  team and as hard as the Kilmacs tried they were never going to be able to match this fine Bantry team, who would be far ahead of anything in West Cork at this level. While the margin was big it did not reflect the effort put in by the players some of who were helping out to ensure the numbers were there. On Thursday evening the minor footballers played a very under strength O’Donovan Rossa team in a game that never rose above 1^st gear.

There was good news for club members during the week. Pat Burke, Maultrahane and recent past chairman was the 1^st prize winner of the Cork GAA Club Draw for the month of June.

Martin Collins(Kilmacabea), Diarmaid O’Callaghan(Maultrahane) and Kevin Whooley(Shreelane) were part of the Cork U16football team that won the Munster championship. Cork beat Kerry South in the final in Limerick on Sunday. Martin had the added honour of captaining the team. Kevin O’Driscoll(Shreelane) is a mentor with the team.

Congratulations to all.

Organisations and groups within the parish are encouraged to get their thinking caps on and prepare items for the Rag parade in Leap on Sunday 5^th August as part of the community festival.

Fixtures –  U8 Football blitz in Dunmanway on Saturday 21^st July

Minor Football championship vs. Naomh Aban on Tuesday 24^th July in at 7.30pm in Ballinacrriga.

As fixtures are liable to change check locally prior to travelling.

Kilmacabea Gaa Notes 9/7/12

                      A number of games were played at various levels during the week but there wasn’t much joy in the results. On Thursday 5^th St Colms were the visitors to Leap and as has been the case a number of times during the year the home side lost out by the slimmest of margins on the score Kilmacabea 2- 11 St.Colms 1-15. On the same night the minor hurlers played Carbery Rangers in the league in Rosscarbery.  A good effort was put in but a stronger home team and with some good hurlers gave the Ross men a comprehensive victory. Liam Thompson suffered an arm injury which is hoped may not be as bad as feared. Tadgh McCarthaigh were the visitors to Leap on Saturday morning for the U12 football league but again the visitors were too strong for the home team. On Saturday evening the U14 footballers played Bantry in a challenge match but the Bantry team were a much stronger outfit and had a comprehensive win. A week to forget !. The show goes on.

 Fixtures –  U16 Hurling Championship vs. Bantry in Skibbereen on Tuesday 10^th  July at 7.30pm

 Junior B football league vs. Clanna Gael in Drimoleague on Thursday 12^th July at 8pm

Minor Football League vs. O’Donovan Rossa on Thursday 12^th  July in Leap at 7.30pm

U12 Hurling League vs. Bantry in Leap on Saturday 14^th  July at 11am

U16 Football League vs. Carbery Rangers in Rosscarbery on Monday 16^th  July at 7.30pm

Minor Hurling championship vs. St Colms on Wednesday 18^th  July in Skibbereen at 7.30pm.

 As fixtures are liable to change check locally prior to travelling.

                     The club has an ambitious programme drawn up for the Community Festival in Leap from the 1st to the 6th of August. It includes bowling, a mini regatta, darts, charades, children’s art, ceili dancing, Fr Crowley Cup (Parish schools football tournament), vintage car and tractor run, a car treasure hunt and musical entertainment. Among the highlights will be the official opening on Friday 3rd by Sean Kelly MEP former GAA President, a barbecue in John William Goulding Park on Saturday 4th and a rag and fancy dress parade in the village on Sunday 5th. All organisations in the parish are invited to enter a float in this parade. A detailed programme will be advertised closer to the date.

Kilmacabea GAA notes 26/6/12

Kilmacabea Notes 30/6/12

The junior A football team was in action on Saturday night when they took on neighbours Castlehaven in Skibbereen. On a very wet night it certainly didn’t feel like Summer. The team started positively and got a great boost when Sam O’Driscoll finished a good move to the net in the 6^th minute. Unfortunately this lead was not protected and the concession of goals in the 8^th and 14^th minute were extremely damaging to the positive start. Things got worse in the 19^th minute when the team was reduced to 14 with an unnecessary red card. The team battled on and went in at half time behind on the score of 2-4 to 1-4. The team tried hard for the second half but were always struggling to pick up loose ball and were putting themselves under pressure allowing Castlehaven to pick off scores to extend the lead. Things didn’t work out and the final score was Castlehaven 2-10, Kilmacabea 2- 5. A disappointing outcome for the effort put in by everyone.

There was a better outcome for the U14 footballers, that took on Kilbrittain in the championship in Ballinascarthy on Thursday night 21^st June. When these teams played in the league early in the season the Kilmacs lost heavily but they didn’t show any signs of those memories in how they went about this game. This was a team performance with each and everyone giving their all and there were outstanding performances throughout the field. The team played against the hill in the first half but using the ball effectively they were full value for their lead at half time. They started the second half in a similar fashion and continued to maintain their advantage. The greater strength of the Kilbrittain players began to show in the last 15minutes as the Kilmacs tired and Kilbrittain then got a grip. The Kilmacs held out and were deserving winners on the score of 2-12 to 2-5. This was a good example of what can be done with the application of the players, intelligent play combined with some luck and was a pleasant turn around.  Team John Patrick Sheehan, Odhran Kerrisk, Jamie O’Donoghue, Adrian Gore, Ross Cantwell, Sean French, Ciaran French, Tiernan Kerrisk(0-1), Darren Whooley, Ian Jennings(0-3), Caelan O’Mahony(0-1), Damien Gore(0-5), Oisin O’Driscoll(0-1), Dan Lynch(2-0), Myles Tobin(0-1), Karl Ronan, Conor Nash,  Ashley Deane, Jamie Ronan, Christy Wilson, Ellis Wilson.

The U10’s put in a good effort in their football game against a strong Kilmeen team on Wednesday 20^th June. 

The U12 hurlers had a good run out in their game against Skibbereen on Saturday 23^rd.

The club would like to express condolences to the family of William(Bill) Deane, Lahana, Drimoleague and Acres, Leap who was laid to rest during the week.

Fixtures –Minor Hurling League vs. Argideen Rangers in Timoleague on Thursday 28^th  June at 8.15pm

U12 Hurling vs. Gabriel Rangers in Ballydehob on Saturday 30^th June at 11am.

U16 Hurling Championship vs. Bantry in Skibbereen on Tuesday 3^rd July at 7.30pm

U10 Hurling vs. Gabriel Rangers in Ballydehob on Wednesday 4^th July at 7pm.

 As fixtures are liable to change check locally prior to travelling.

Notes 19/6/12

The U14 hurlers were in championship action in Rosscarbery on Saturday 16^th June. Their opponents were St. James a team they have met a few times in recent years. The team put in a good effort and were doing better than anticipated when unfortunately the concession of a goal right on half time was to prove their undoing. The half time score was Kilmacabea 0-5 St. James 1-6. Starting slowly for the second half meant that Ardfield were able to pick off scores to extend their lead and the effort was taking its toll. To their credit they never gave in and came strongly at the end but the gap was too much. It was a good effort that players could feel satisfied with. Team Odhran Kerrisk, Jamie O’Donoghue, Christy Wilson, Ross Cantwell, Caelan O’Mahony, Tiernan Kerrisk, Darren Whooley, Ian Jennings, Ashley Deane, Myles Tobin, Sean French, Ciaran French, Karl Ronan, Conor Nash, Oisin O’Driscoll, Jamie Ronan. This team was in action again the following morning when they travelled to play Ilen Rovers in the league in Rath. With some players missing and a lot of tired and bruised bodies it was a much weakened team that took to the field. Even though they were well beaten on the score line they again gave full value and tried their best. For some of the younger players they were taking on opponents almost twice their size.

There were some very enjoyable games played by the U8/6’s when Carbery Rangers were the visitors on Saturday morning. There mightn’t have been much order and some lapses in concentration but there was great enthusiasm both by the players and their parents.

Timmie O Mahony doing a great job getting them organised.

A number of girls from the parish were part of the Rosscarbery Ladies U14 football team that won the County final on Saturday when they beat Dromtarriff. They include Ashling O’Callaghan, Julieanne Williamson, Amy O’Donovan, Rachel O’Driscoll, Michelle O’Driscoll, Shannon Ronan, Aoife Crowley, Louise O’Regan, Grace O’Sullivan, Kate Beamish.

The big match this week is the Junior A Football Championship vs. Castlehaven in Skibbereen on Saturday 23^rd June at 6.15pm. Support would be most welcome.

OtherFixtures –

U14 Football Championship vs. Kilbrittain in Ballinascarthy on Thursday 21^st June at 7.30pm

U12 Hurling vs. O’Donovan Rossa in Skibbereen on Saturday 23^th June at 11am.

U10 Hurling vs. Ilen Rovers in Leap on Wednesday 27^th June at 7pm.

 As fixtures are liable to change check locally prior to travelling.

Notes 12/6/12

Things are relatively quiet at the moment due to the impact of exams. Main activity is for younger teams. 

The pitch was recently sanded and spiked and with the reduced activity and recent weather it should get a good chance for recovery.

June winners in the club draw are as follows 1^st Eoghan O’Donovan, Ballyvoreen, Glandore, 2^nd John Sweetnam, Killinga, Leap, 3^rd Gretta Finn, Church Cross, Skibbereen. Consolation prize winners were -  Pat and Clare O’Mahony, Mealisheen, Leap, John Jennings, Gortroe, Peter O’Callaghan, Dungannon, Deniese & Diarmaid French Knockaneacrohy, Leap.

The club are again running a Cul Camp which this year is sponsored by Kelloggs. The camp is for boys and girls aged 6-13 and will be held in Leap on the 7^th – 10^th August. It would be important to get bookings completed early to finalise numbers for the ordering of kit. Bookings to John Collins 086 8936314 who is club coordinator.

Fixtures –Junior B Football vs. Tadhg MacCartaigh in Aughaville on Friday 15^th June at 8pm

U14 Hurling Championship vs. St James in Rosscarbery on Saturday 16^th June at 7.30pm

U10 Football vs. Kilmeen in Leap on Wednesday 20^th June at 7pm.

 As fixtures are liable to change check locally prior to travelling.

Notes 29/5/12

 The U10 group put in a very satisfactory performance when they travelled to Diarmaid O’Mathuna on Wednesday evening.  

The junior footballers travelled to play Clanna Gael . In a game where there was little between the sides they ended up on the wrong side of a one point margin a scenario that has happened a few times this season.

Final score Kilmacabea  0-8 Clanna Gael 0-9 

The U14hurlers played Ilen Rovers on Thursday 24^th May in Leap. The team put in a good battling performance but had to give way to the stronger team. Ellis Wilson picked up an unfortunate injury and the club wish him a speedy recovery. 

The U12 hurlers travelled to St Colums on Saturday. With limited numbers and experience they were up against it and playing against the gale force wind in the first half made their task impossible. 

The minor hurlers picked up a missed fixture when they played O Donovan Rossa in Leap on Monday evening. This was a good competitive game between two evenly matched teams and was a good test for the team. After a good hours hurling the team was glad to fashion a victory. The final score was Kilmacabea 3-13 O Donovan Rossa 2 - 12.

During the week the pitch was sanded to continue the maintenance of the surface condition.

Fixtures –

U12 Hurling vs. Tadgh McChartaigh in Leap on Saturday 2^nd June at 11am

U10 Hurling vs. St Colms in Kealkil on Wednesday 6^th June at 7pm

As fixtures are liable to change check locally prior to travelling.

Notes 21/5/12

The U10 footballers had a very enjoyable game against Argideen Rangers in Leap on Thursday 17th. This was  a good test for them and an opportunity to experience the team game. 

The U14 footballers took on a understrength Ballinascarthy side on Sunday morning in Ballinascarthy and with a good attacking performance they were well in control of the game. Team Jamie O'Donoghue, Adrian Gore, Sean French, Odhran Kerrisk, Ci ar an French, TiernanKerrisk, Ross Cantwell, Caelamn O'Mahony, Darren Whooley, Myles Tobin, Dan Lynch, Ian Jennings, Oisin O'Driscoll, Ellis Wilson, Karl Ronan, Ashley Deane, Dara Tobin.

Martin Collins recently played a leading role for the Carbery U16 hurlers who did excellently to win the Munster "B" competition  beating South Tipperary in the final.

Thanks to all who supported the Church gate collection at the weekend. This goes to help fund the underage club activities.

Fixtures – U14 Football vs. Ilen Rovers in Leap on Thursday 24^th May at 7.30pm

U12 Hurling vs. St Colms in Kealkil on Saturday 26^th May at 11am

U10 Hurling vs. Tadgh MacChartaigh in Aughaville on Wednesday 30^th May at 7pm

As fixtures are liable to change check locally prior to travelling.