Notes18/9/12

Fixtures U16football championship s/final v Kilmeen in Rosscarbery(Ardagh) on Sunday 23^rd at 6pm

Kilmacabea GAA club had the historic honour of hosting the Carbery Junior A football final for the first time when Tadgh MacCarthaigh and St Oliver Plunketts played an exciting game on Saturday 15^th . Victory went to the men from the West after extra time. It’s becoming a bit of a tradition for big games to go to extra time when hosted in Leap. Thanks to all who helped out with the preparation of the ground, the organisation in the lead up, stewarding, traffic, parking, catering and all the other things that need to be done to ensure an event such as this runs off smoothly. Thanks to Brian and Anne Sheehan and James Crowley for the use of land for parking.

The club would like to congratulate Ruthanne Sheehan, The Leap Inn who competed in the Ultra running 24hour World Championship held in Kratowice, Poland on the 8/9^th September setting a new Irish record, finishing 5^th in Europe and 7^th in the world.

The second junior team lost by one point 1-8 to 1-7 when they played St James in Leap on Sunday morning as the playing season winds down.

The U10/8's travelled to play St James in Ardfield also during the week.

Notes 10/9/12

Last Sunday 9th September the second junior football squad booked their place in the West Cork Junior C final. Playing football worthy of a higher grade they ended up with a bit to spare over near neighbours Castlehaven in Skibbereen. Team - David O'Donovan; Brian Hayes, Brendan O'Driscoll, Thomas Jennings; Ruairi Hourihane, Colman O'Riordan, Sean O'Regan; Noel O'Donoghue, James O'Donovan; Colin McCarthy, Paul Tobin, Noel Crowley; Aidan Glavin, Barry Glavin, Oisin O'Sullivan; Brian O'Donovan, Eamon O'Sullivan. 

The U16 footballers played Ahan Gaels in the quarterfinal of the championship on Wednesday 5^th September. The team was on top for the first half and well in control. Ahan came strong for the second half and created chances of their own. The Kilmac’s regrouped to affirm the win and progress to the next round. The club would like to wish Odhran Connolly a speedy recovery after he suffered an unfortunate injury. Team Matthew O'Neill; Gavin Daly, Odhran Connolly, Aidan Williamson; James O'Driscoll, Shane McDermott, Shane O'Neill; Martin Collins, Euan Tobin; Issac O'Shea, Diarmaid O'Callaghan, Seamus Murphy; Eoin O'Sullivan, Kevin Whooley, Damien Gore; Ruairi O'Mahoney, Dan Lynch, Caelan O'Mahony, Ciaran French, Patrick O'Donovan, Darren Whooley.

  O’Donovan Rossa were the visitors to Leap on Friday 7^th September where both sides put in a spirited effort in the U12hurling league with the home team getting a welcome win. Team Peter Hayes, Christy Wilson, Rhea Wilson, Sean Twomey, Oisin O’Driscoll, Ciara Whooley, Ian Jennings, Odhran Kerrisk, Dara Tobin, Billy Murphy, Robbie McQueen, Adrian Gore.

The first prize winners in the September club draw were Christy and Ann McCarthy, Maulmareen, second went to Karl McCarthy, Aghatubber and third to Declan Hayes, Glandore. Consolation prizes were won by Dan Duggan, Kilfinnin; Den Joe and Marie Twomey, Madranna; Pat McCarthy, Glandore and James Crowley, Cappanaboha. 

The club is organising a Rebel Og/Mercy Foundation Fun walk. This is to take place on Sunday 30^th September at 2.30pm and will be around Leap village(not too strenuous). Funds raised will be shared between the underage club and the Mercy hospital.

Kilmacabea GAA club have the honour of hosting the West Cork Junior A football final between Tadgh MacCarthaigh and St Oliver Plunketts on this Saturday 15^th at  5.30pm. The game is preceded by the junior D semi-final between Carbery Rangers and Ilen Rovers at 3.30pm. Help will be needed to ensure that this is a success.

Fixtures U12hurling league vs Mizen in Goleen on Saturday 15th September at 11am. As fixtures are liable to change check locally prior to travelling.

Kilmacabea Notes 4/9/12

The U14 footballers replayed the West Cork final against Ilen Rovers in Castlehaven, on Saturday September 1st. Conditions were tough with rain falling. Ilen started strong and while the Kilmacs got a goal from the penalty spot, Ilen were on top for the first half and value for their lead. 0-7 to 1- 0. After half time the team put in a super effort to turn the game and holding Ilen scoreless for the third quarter were now in a better position Unfortunately the concession of a goal after 17 minutes could have been fatal but they battled back and had reduced the deficit to two points with minutes to go. Another goal for Ilen was the killer. The team though beaten showed fantastic spirit and never surrendered right to the end even when they were dealt shattering blows and can hold their heads high. Well done to all. The loss of a key player prior to the game had a big bearing on things especially with numbers being tight.

 The club would like to thank all who generously supported the flag day in Skibbereen for the underage club on Friday 31^st August. Thanks to all who gave of their time to collect.

Martin Collins(Kilmacabea) played well with the Cork U16 hurlers in the All Ireland Fe 16 hurling competition in Nenagh on Saturday beating Kilkenny and Wexford before losing to a strong Limerick team by one point in the semi-final.

Fixtures  U12 hurling vs. Ilen Rovers in Leap on Saturday September 8^th  at 11am.

Junior C Football Championship s/final vs. Castlehaven in Skibbereen on Sunday 9^th September at noon.

Match Report

U14B Rebel Og Thiar Football Final Replay Match Report 1/9/12

Ilen Rovers 2-9 Kilmacabea 2-2

Ilen Rovers U14 footballers powered their way to victory over Kilmacabea in the Rebel Og Thiar Final Replay in Castlehaven on Saturday 1^st September. These two teams met for a second time, in very difficult conditions, with a continuous heavy drizzle and some wind. Neither of these impacted on the games as both sides gave a whole hearted effort from start to finish, giving the supporters more than enough excitement. Ilen Rovers found their balance quicker and opened the scoring with a point from Sean Minihane in the fifth minute and this was followed by a point from Hughie O’Neill in the sixth minute. Kilmacabea opened their scoring with a goal from a well taken penalty by Dan Lynch in the 10^th minute. Both sides were giving their all and scores were at a premium. Three further points from Ilen at the end of the 1^st quarter reflected their control of possession. Finishing off the half with two further points put them ahead with the half time score, Ilen Rovers 0-7 Kilmacabea 1-0. The second half continued as intensive as ever. Both sides were playing good football and creating chances, but with defences giving everything scores were not coming. Kilmacabea were trying everything to turn the game and with a point from Damien Gore in the 9^th minute it looked as if they could claw it back if they got a goal. The goal, when it came, went to Ilen Rovers in the 17^th minute. This was a key score in the game after a fine move the length of the pitch and it was fitting that it was finished off by Sean Minihane, who had been involved in the move earlier and had an outstanding game throughout. While this put Ilen Rovers in a very strong position the Kilmacs responded and were now getting on top. With another point  from Damien Gore and a goal from another well taken penalty by Dan Lynch in the 21^st and 23^rd minutes the Kilmac’s had cut the lead to two points  and the game was anyone’s. With the Kilmacs attacking, Ilen Rovers created another fine passing movement  involving Eoin O’Driscoll, Peter O’Driscoll, Sean Minihane, Joseph Hickey, Sacha Hodnett and this was put into the net by  Joseph Hickey in the 27^th minute and this finally killed off the Kilmacabea challenge. Two further points gave Ilen Rovers victory on the score  2-9 to 2-2. As well as those mentioned previously  who were key performers for Ilen Rovers, there were also good displays by Ryan Herlihy in goal, Emmet Hourihane and Aaron O’Sullivan in defence and Liam Dearle, but all players played their part. Kilmacabea had good performers in Caelan O’Mahony, Damien Gore, Dan Lynch, Ross Cantwell,  Jamie O’Donoghue  and  Ciarán French. The cup was presented to the winning captain, Emmet Hourihane, by Noel Coakley of the Rebel Og Board to great celebrations from the large Ilen support. Teams Ilen Rovers : Ryan Herlihy; Darragh Sheehy, Emmet Hourihane, Aaron O’Sullivan; Jack Collins, Eoin O’Driscoll, Peter O’Driscoll 0-1; Sean Minihane 1-2, Liam Dearle 0-1; Aidan Walsh, Ciarán Connolly 0-2, Hughie O’Neill 0-2; Sacha Hodnett, Joseph Hickey 1-1, Jack Harding; Ronan Collins, Michael Keohane, Martin O’Mealoid, Mathew Bushe, Dermot Hegarty, James Davis. Kilmacabea: J.P. Sheehan; Odhran Kerrisk, Ciarán French, Caelan O’Mahony; Jamie O’Donoghue, Tiernan Kerrisk, Adrian Gore; Sean French, Damien Gore 0-2; Ian Jennings, Ross Cantwell, Dan Lynch 2-0; Ashley Deane, Myles Tobin, Ellis Wilson; Oisín O’Driscoll, Conor Nash, Christy Wilson, Darren Whooley, Karl Ronan, Dara Tobin.

Notes 28/8/12

The U14 footballers played the West Cork final against Ilen Rovers in Castlehaven, last Friday, August 24^th. The Kilmacs played the first half against the wind and the evening sun and it looked initially if the stronger Ilen had the advantages. The Kilmacs settled and with economic use of possession kicked some good scores to establish a lead. With the defence working well the team was in a good position coming up to half time 6 points ahead. The concession of two points at the end of the half left the score at Kilmacabea 0-6 Ilen Rovers 0-2. As expected Ilen made changes and came strong for the second half and the Kilmacs were struggling for possession. When Ilen Rovers goaled in the 8^th minute and followed up quickly with two points to go ahead it looked as if the game had turned. The following 10 minutes were exciting with both sides giving their all but neither scoring. When Ilen extended their lead in the twenty second minute it could be expected they would push on. Credit to the young Kilmacs as they lifted themselves and scored 2 points to level the game and take it to a replay. This was what underage football is all about, with both sides giving their all and little to separate them. Team John Patrick Sheehan; Odhran Kerrisk, Ciaran French, Caelan O’Mahony; Jamie O’Donoghue, TiernanKerrisk, Adrian Gore; Sean French, Damien Gore; Ian Jennings, Ross Cantwell, Dan Lynch; Oisin O’Driscoll, Myles Tobin, Ellis Wilson. Conor Nash, Christy Wilson, Darren Whooley, Karl Ronan, Dara Tobin, Ashley Deane.

Congratulations to Joseph O’Callaghan and Kieran O’Sullivan who were part of the Kilmacabea U21 crew that won a gold medal at the All Ireland coastal rowing finals held in Courtmacsherry on Sunday 26^th August.

Fixtures Replay U14 football championship final vs. Ilen Rovers in Castlehaven this Saturday September 1^st at 7pm.

Notes 21/8/12

The Cul camp was held recently and ran off successfully thanks to the organisation by John Collins. There was an attendance of 75 – 80. The enjoyment of the camp is due to the input of the mentors during the week including Sinead O’Brien(Kilmeen), Dan MacEoin(Ilen Rovers), Paudie Crowley(O’Donovan Rossa), Tommy Hayes, Marion O’Driscoll, Bernadette O’Driscoll, Timothy Nyhan and Kevin O’Driscoll. Ciaran Sheehan of the Cork footballers capped off the week for the youngsters. Thanks also to the parents who helped out with sandwiches and those who did catering.

The draw for the hamper in the recent community festival was won by Kerry Burchill and family, Rineen. Thanks to all who supported.

Fixtures U14 football championship final vs. Ilen Rovers in Castlehaven this Friday 24^th August at 7pm.

Notes 14/8/12

The U14 footballers were in championship action on Thursday 9^th June when they played Barryroe in the semi-final in Clonakilty. This game was never a contest and the game was decided very early with the Kilmac's being victorious in a game that was not good preparation for a final. 

The final of this competition vs. Ilen Rovers is fixed for Castlehaven on Friday 24^th August at 7pm. 

The U16hurlers played St James on Monday night in Ardfield. Being short on numbers meant the game couldn’t be won despite the efforts of those who made the effort to turn up. 

The first round of the U16 football championship has been put back to allow the completion of other competitions.

Notes 8/8/12

The junior C footballers took on Bantry in the championship in Leap on Friday 6^th August. It had been thought that there may be difficulties in fielding but with a good turn out from all it turned out to be a very solid display and the team goes forward to the next round after winning on the score 2-10 to 0-9 after a good display. 

The U16  footballers played Clanna Gael in the league and after a match where they had to work hard came out on top. 

Eileen Connolly, Corran won first prize in the latest monthly club draw. Second went to Ger O Sullivan, Dromillihy and third to James Nyhan, Gortroe. Consolation prize winners were Kay and Josie Ronan, Clounties; Joe O Donovan, Bawnfune; Margaret Crowley, Leap and James Crowley, Cappanaboha. 

The revived Community Festival took place over the weekend and was a great success. The hard working committee  had organised a wide range of activities and would like to thank all who participated and supported. It was welcome to see people give their time to get involved in the various events. The energy and imagination displayed in the festival rag parade on Sunday evening was a revelation and great to see. For some it bought back happy memories of festivals past and for others it will have created new memories that will hopefully be built on in years to come. Well done to all. It was a great community get together and is welcome, in these difficult times, to lift people’s spirits.

Fixtures –

U14 football championship semi final vs. Barryroe on Thursday 9^th August at 7.15pm in Clonakilty.

U16 football championship vs. Ahan Gaels on Wednesday 15^th August at 7.15pm in Rossmore.

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