Club Notes 16/4/13

With the euphoria of the U21 victory last weekend, this past weekend was back to league action with both junior teams involved. 

The junior B footballers travelled to Ballydehob on Friday night to take on Gabriel Rangers while the junior A footballers took on Barryroe in Barryroe on Sunday morning.

A youthful second string lined up under the lights in Ballydehob to take on the hosts, and can count them-selves unlucky not to get anything from the game after a stirring second half comeback but ultimately losing out on a score line of Gabriel Rangers 1-13 Kilmacabea 2-9. The team started sluggishly and found them-selves pinned back into their own half for long periods of the half. But with a few canny switches the Kilmacs finally got a few scores on the board, but the concession of a soft penalty left them trail by nine points at half time.

It took until ten minutes into the second half for the Kilmacs to awaken from their slumber and two quick-fire goals from Colin McCarthy and Brian O Donovan turned the game in the Kilmacs favour and they led by two points. But ill discipline and lack of match practice was ultimately to cost the team in the end.

The junior A team was in Barryroe on Sunday morning to take on the home side in section one of the football league. With the 1^st round of the championship fixed for the 28^th of April at 3pm in Rath vs Gabriel Rangers, this game was very important to boost confidence before that championship encounter. A lively Kilmac side started this game well, even though the under-foot conditions and strong wind militated against quality football, but the Kilmacs still lead at half time. A more tactical second half didn’t yield the scores that both sides were looking for, but the Kilmacs higher work rate and better use of the football helped them to a 2-12 to 2-2 victory.

The Rebel Og underage championship draws were made last Friday night and are as follows:

Minor A Semi Final: Kilmacabea vs winners of Ahan Gaels/Naomh Aban

U16 C Quarter Final: Kilmacabea vs Castletownbere

U14 B Quarter Final: Kilmacabea vs O Donovan Rossa

U13 Championship vs Carbery Rangers ‘B’ in Castlehaven on Wednesday May 1^st at 7:30pm.

The club would like to wish Niall Hayes and Richie O Sullivan the very best of luck, along with the rest of the Cork minor panel, as they take on Kerry in the Quarter Final of the Munster Minor Football Championship on Friday night, 19^th of April at 7pm in Pairc Ui Rinn.

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.

Congratulations to Damian Gore who was part of the Carbery Beara U14 football team that won the inter divisional blitz in CIT recently.

The U12 Football team started their playing season on Friday night with a tough assignment when they were away to Castlehaven with victory going to the home team

Fixtures for the coming week

Thursday 18^th April Minor H, St Patricks v Bantry n Leap at 19.00

Thursday 18^th April U14 H St Patricks v Bandon in Bandon at 19.00

Monday 22^nd April U16H St Patricks v Pedlars Cross in Aughaville at 19.15

As fixtures are likely to change check prior to travelling

St Patricks (Kilmacabea, O’Donovan Rossa, Ilen Rovers and Tadgh MacCartaigh) make the club debut on the playing fields on Thursday 18^th April.

The U14 hurlers played Ballinascarthy in Rath. While the score indicated there was a gap the sides were balanced and the visitors better understanding gave them a small edge. Indications are that the team would be competitive as understanding among players grows. On this team were Jamie O’Donoghue, Ellis Wilson, Conor Nash, Myles Tobin and Ian Jennings.

The minor hurlers were also in action on the same night in Enniskeane when they took on Ahan Gaels. Again the more experienced team had the advantage. This team would have potential with some players missing and their opponents would be at a higher grade. Kilmacabea representatives on the night were Martin Collins, Euan Tobin and Tiernan Kerisk

The St PatricksU14 Hurlers 11/4/13 Rath v Ballinascarthy

Club Notes 8/4/13

(Theses are the same as the facebook site except for underage fixtures)

‘’Hunger, desire and an insatiable appetite for work and to win”, these were some of the words that club chairman William Williamson used last Sunday evening after the club captured their fourth South West u21 B Football title in ten years after a hard fought 1-4 to 0-4 win over Clann Na nGael in wet and windy Aughaville. This was a win that was based on hard- work, team- work and an undying spirit which has been a feature of this team’s championship campaign this year.

On a day when even the ducks didn’t want to venture out, the Kilmacs finally had their day in the sun, when in the grey skies of Aughaville they outfought a highly fancied Clann outfit. The winning of the game came before the throw in when the Kilmacs won the toss and elected to play with the gale force wind at their backs. The opening minutes were fraught with nerves as both sides looked to gain an advantage. The advantage came the Kilmacs way when, in the tenth minute a free from lively corner forward Kevin Whooley dropped short and a grateful Oisin O Sullivan drove home to the net to open up a three point gap. This was soon followed by two quick Joseph Collins points, one from a free and the Kilmacs now had a 1-2 to no score lead. Credit to Clann, they keep trying but against a stead fast Kilmac defence, well marshalled by full back John O Sullivan, corner back Thomas Jennings and Niall Hayes at centre back , they kept them at bay until Damian O Brien managed to break free and register their first score after twenty three minutes. Joseph Collins and Diarmuid O Callaghan added two further points to leave the half time score, Kilmacabea 1-4 Clann Na nGael 0-1.

The second half will live long in the memory for all those in attendance as the Kilmac lads produced a heroic half an hour of constant defending, akin to what Donegal produced two years ago, to keep the Clann team at bay. It was a credit to the team that it took Clann all of twenty five  minutes to register a score with the wind, which was quickly followed by two further points to reduced the arrears to three points, but with the outstanding Padraig Burke and John Sullivan proving to be immovable objects at the back the Kilmacs lads hung on, and when Tim Murnane blew the final whistle the scenes of unbridled joy were unparrelled. As captain Joseph Collins received the Margaret and Matthew O'Sullivan Memorial cup after the game he mentioned that nobody gave them a hope of winning the game, but he and the rest of the team were only too happy to prove them wrong.

The team will now take a well deserved rest before they tackle a county quarter-final against Muskerry champions Canovee sometime in mid summer.

The club has the honour of hosting the u21 A Football Final between Castlehaven and Clonakilty next Sunday at 3pm. All stewards are asked to attend at the club grounds from one o’clock onwards.

The club monthly draw results are as follows: 1^st Michael Tobin, Kilfinnan 2^nd Ann Burke, Maultrahane 3^rd The O Donovan Family, The Quay 4^th Sean Walshe, The Mall 5^th Denjo Twomey, Madaranna 6^th Helen Donovan, Ballyroe 7^th Adrian Healy, Ballyhilow

Fixtures for the coming week: Junior B Football League provisional vs Gabriel Rangers on Friday 12^th April at 7pm in Leap .

Junior A Football League vs Barryroe on Sunday 14^th April at 12 noon in Barryroe.

Underage fixtures

Minor Hurling  League St Patricks  vs Ahan Gaels in Enniskeanne on Thursday 11^th April at 19.00.

U14 Hurling  League St Patricks  vs Ballinascarthy in Rath on Thursday 11^th April at 19.00.

U12 Football  vs Castlehaven in Castlehaven on Saturday 13^th April at 11.00.

U16 Hurling  League St Patricks  vs Ibane Gaels in Barryroe  on Monday 15^th April at 19.00.

U10 Football  vs Tadgh MacCartaigh in Leap on Wednesday 16^th  April at 19.00.

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.

Notes 4/4/13

If Our Lord or Lazarus had been present in Aughaville on Sunday last he would have definitely been on the side of the Kilmacs, as for the third time in this championship, they managed a miraculous comeback to draw this enthralling South West u21 B football championship final with Clanna Gael. When Richie O Sullivan escaped from the clutches of Clann fullback Paul Crowley and billowed the back of the net deep into injury time, a little tremor could have been felt in the Aughaville hinterland as the large Kilmac following celebrated a magnificent finish to an otherwise superb final played in driving wind and rain.

Playing against the strong breeze in the finish half, the Kilmac lads took a long time to get used to the conditions and this gave the Drimoleague/Drinagh outfit time to speed into an earlier lead. Quick-fire opening points by lively wing forward Paul Hickey, Eric Crowley and the industrious Gavin Connolly gave Clann the early foothold and a sweeping move in the fifteenth minute lead to Don O Driscoll crashing the ball to the Kilmac net leaving a six point gap to overcome. But never count out this Kilmac outfit, who with the Collins brothers at midfield ,centre back Niall Hayes and the creativity of wing forward Diarmuid O Callaghan, got to grips with the game and started to create openings of their own. No sooner had Clann hit the back of the Kilmac net, that the umpires at the opposite end were raising the green flag, when an effort for a point by Joe Collins dropped in the grateful arms of Diarmuid O Callaghan who dispatched the leather to the net. He soon followed this up with pointed free to leave the score-line Kilmac1-1 Clanna Gael 1-3. The Clann forward line profited from a little indiscipline in the Kilmac defence and landed two more points to leave the half time score Kilmac 1-1 Clanna Gael 1-5.

With the words of the Kilmac management ringing in their ears the Kilmac lads turned to play with the breeze at their backs and renewed endeavour they set about over turning the deficit. With commanding John O Sullivan at full back, the tigerish Niall Hayes and Martin Collins, the lads started the brighter and only for some wasteful shooting could have been back level. The ever dangerous Joe Collins finally landed his side’s second point and the pressure was increasing around the Clann goal mouth. Some good link up play landed Clanna their sixth and seventh points of the game and at this stage it looked very bleak for the Kilmac lads, even with two pointed frees from Diarmuid O Callaghan and one from Kevin Whooley and Kilmac goal was badly needed to swing the game back in their favour. A late Clann point with two minutes of normal time stretched their lead to four points and it looked very bad for the Kilmacs A point from full forward Richie O Sullivan cut the gap to three points heading into injury time, and the dramatic end to this contest. Solid custodian Padraig Burke’s kick out was well fielded by captain Joe Collins, who fed the tireless Diarmuid O Callaghan. A mazy run by the wing forward opened up some space and a perfectly timed pass to Richie O Sullivan put the Kilmac speedster away. With over thirty metres to the Clann goal and a major needed to tie the game, it was in little doubt what the Kilmac full forward needed to do. His beautifully arched shot past the despairing dive of Clann custodian Donnacha Shanahan into the net begun scenes of joy through the Kilmac supporters and mentors and when referee Donal Shorten blew the final whistle moments later the relief within the Kilmac camp was immense. The final score of this thrilling final, playing in a fine sporting air, was Kilmacabea 2-5 Clann Na nGael 1-8.

The replay of the u21 B Football Final will take place next Sunday 7th April at 3pm in Aughaville. All support will be greatly appreciated as the lads go in search of the crown last annexed in 2008.

Fixtures for the coming week: u21 B Football Championship Final replay vs Clann Na nGael on Sunday 7th April at 3pm in Aughaville. Junior B Football League vs Clonakilty on Friday 5th April at 7pm in Leap.Cancelled

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.

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Other fixtures Check before travelling

U16 Hurling St Patricks v Kilbrittain in Aughaville Saturday 6th April at 15.3O Cancelled Issues with registration affiliation and insurance Should be sorted this week

U14 Hurling St Patricks v Sam Maguires in Dunmanway on Sunday 7th April at 11.30am  Cancelled Issues with registration affiliation and insurance Should be sorted this week

Minor Hurling St Patricks v Ahan Gaels in Enniskeane on Thursday 11th April at 19.00

U14 Hurling St Patricks v Ballinascarthy in Rath on Thusday 11th April at 19.00

Notes 26/3/13

The u21 footballers took centre stage this weekend when they took on near neighbours and great rivals Tadgh MacCarthaigh in the semi final of the Clona Milk u21 B Football Championship played at a wet and wind Rossa Park, Skibbereen last Saturday evening. After a thrilling hour of football, where no quarter was asked or given by both sides it was the Kilmac lads who emerged victorious on a score-line of Kilmacabea 0-11 Tadgh MacCarthaigh 0-10.

The Kilmac lads settled to their task well and with the aid of a strong breeze took an early 0-2 to 0-0 lead after ten minutes. But this Tadgh MacCarthaigh team are nothing but tigerish and lead by Cork u21 player Brian O Driscoll levelled the scores after 15 minutes. With very little between the sides the lead swapped hands again before Diarmuid O Callaghan gave the Kilmacs the lead in the 29^th minute, to give the Kilmacs a slender one point advantage at the interval, Kilmacabea 0-5  Tadgh MacCarthaigh 0-4. The second half continued in much the same vain as the first, with both sides trading scores to leave the tie finally balanced heading into the final quarter. The switch of Patrick Kirby to full forward helped the Caheragh lads open up a one point lead before Padraig Burke, the every reliable Kilmac custodian, pulled off a great penalty save which left the gap at two points with little time remaining. But one final effort from the Kilmac lads managed to level the tie going into injury time and a little bit of good fortune gave Diarmuid O Callaghan the opportunity to win the game for the Kilmacs. Wild celebrations followed the final whistle by referee David Whyte and meant the Kilmacs were back in the final of this competition for the first time since 2008, where they will take on Clann Na Gael.

That u21 final vs Clann Na Gael is provisionally fixed for Easter Sunday 31^st March in Aughaville with a 3pm throw in. A large crowd will be expected on the day so make any extra special effort to come out and cheer the lads onto victory.

After the excitement of Saturday, it was back to league action on Sunday, when the junior footballers entertained Bandon in Section 1 of the football league in Leap. Minus the u21 contingent the team, the team competed well with a physical strong Bandon side and were unlucky to be behind at the short whistle, Kilmacabea 0-4 Bandon 0-6. Playing some nice football but guilty of overplaying the ball at times the Kilmac lads found hitting the target a struggle and Bandon, who were more economical with the ball, managed to grind out a  victory on the score-line  of Kilmacabea 0-6  Bandon 0-10. Although it is early in their season, this game gave the team much food for thought and will help them build for their 1^st round championship encounter against Gabriel Rangers on April 28^th in Baltimore at 3pm.

The u16 footballers were also in league action on Sunday morning when they travelled to Clonaklity to take on the home side. Playing some excellent football they were unlucky to come out the wrong side of the score-line, Kilmacabea 5-9 Clonaklity ‘B’ 8-5. The game was also notable for a nasty injury to young Eoin O Sullivan, who is only after resuming playing after a year out of football. All within the club would like to wish Eoin all the best with his recovery from this injury.

As part of the schools coaching program, 80 boys and girls from 3^rd to 6^th class from Maultrahane, Leap and Glandore NS assembled in the GAA pitch for a school blitz on Wednesday 20^th. Four teams of 10 boys played three 20 minute games and four teams of girls also played three 20 minute games. The Kilmacabea club would like to thank the three schools for taking part in the program and would also like to thank Kevin Whooley and Shane McDermott for referring the games.

The club would also like to congratulate the Instrumental group who finished 2^nd at the County Scor Na bPaisti finals held at the GAA Pavilion in Ovens over the weekend. The group consisting of Chantelle and Katelyn French, Saoirse and Davina Connolly and Clara Dineen put in a great display of traditional Irish music. Great credit must go to their mentor, Martina French for putting in great work with this group for the past number of months.

Fixtures for the coming week: U21 B Football Championship final vs Clann Na Gael on Easter Sunday 31^st of March in Aughaville at 3pm. The junior football league game against Tadgh MacCarthaigh due to be played on Easter Sunday has now been re-fixed for the 2^nd June.

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.

Notes 18/3/13

The U 14 footballers played in the County Feile competition on Saturday 16^th March. The competition was run off as a series of blitzes with games of 12minute halves. Kilmacabea were part of a group which played  at Ballygarvan.

The Kilmacs drew the short straw in that their first game was against the home team and eventual group winners and they were slow to start.  By half time they had found their feet and were back in the game behind  1- 2 to 0-3. For the third quarter playing some excellent football they put themselves in a good position and had edged two point s ahead. Unfortunately they got caught on the break for a couple of key scores which were their undoing. Final result was Kilmacabea 0-7 Ballygarvan 3-3. The second game was a titanic battle between two evenly matched sides. Whitechuch got the lead score but play was up and down and the Kilmacs equalised before half time. The Kilmacs got the key score mid-way through the second half and while both sides had chances the Kilmacs held out for a morale boosting victory on the score 1-1 to 0-1. In the next game they played Naomh Aban. The team was now playing  good football with confidence and a better balance to the side and were able to win the game on the score 1-6 to 0-4. In the final game they had too much for the St Finbarrs “B” team and went on to win 2-8 to 0-1. All in it was a super experience for the players and the team and players learned a lot from it. The team played some fine football throughout with a great effort, attitude and commitment from all who took part. Team Conor Nash, Mikey O’Mahony, Adrian  Gore, Odran Kerrisk, Ian Jennings, Jamie O’Donoghue, Jamie Ronan, Ashley Deane, Damien Gore, David Whelton, Myles Tobin, Dara Tobin, Oisin O’Driscoll, Ellis Wilson, Christy Wilson, Ciaran Hernon. The competition was run off efficently and with great hospitality by the home club

U21 B Football c'ship semi final vs Tadgh MacCarthaigh Saturday 23rd at 5:00pm in Skibbereen

Club Notes 6/3/13

The U21 footballers stepped out in the heat of championship football last Sunday afternoon in Rossmore, when they took on Ballinascarthy in the Quarter final of the Clona Milk u21 B football championship. After a titanic battle in which the Kilmacs looked dead and buried midway through the second half and strong final quarter, coupled with superior fitness helped the Kilmacs come out on top after extra time, on a score line of Kilmacabea 1-12 Ballinascarthy 0-14.

On a dry cold day, on a decent sod both sides played out a marvellous game of attacking football under the watchful eye of referee, David Whyte (St.Marys). It was the eastern men who started quicker and had five points on the board in the opening quarter of an hour, before the Kilmacs raised their first white flag with a Richie O Sullivan free in the 18th minute. With the full back line of Martin Collins, Kieran O Sullivan and Thomas Jennings having a torrid time keeping the Bal full forward line and especially corner forward Aidan O Donovan at bay, it looked like Bal would cut loose and end the Kilmacs charge before it even begun. But credit to the Kilmac lads they dug in and with captain Joe Collins a power house at midfield, reduced the deficit at half time to four points, thanks to a second point from Declan O Sullivan leaving the score Kilmacabea 0-2 Ballinascarthy 0-6 at the short whistle. If the first half belonged to Bal, the second belonged to the Kilmacs lads. Trailing by seven points with fifteen minutes to go, it looked all but lost, but with some reshuffling of the pack most notably the redeployment of Martin Collins to the midfield sector the Kilmacs began to claw their way back into the game. Four quick points from Declan O Sullivan (2), Oisin O Sullivan and Kevin Whooley cut the gap to three points and when Oisin O Sullivan poked home for the only goal of the game in the 59^th minute the momentum was well and truly with the Kilmacs. Even with a player being dismissed, the Kilmacs hung on and managed to force extra time. In the additional two periods the Kilmacs dominated and despite a missed penalty managed to eke out a one point win.

While it was a great victory, the team will know that a much improved overall display will be needed if they want to advance further in the competition. The team that defeated Ballinascarthy was: Padraig Burke, Kieran O Sullivan, Martin Collins (0-1), Thomas Jennings, Sean O Regan, Niall Hayes, Liam Thompson, John O Sullivan, Joseph Collins, Aidan Williamson, Declan O Sullivan (0-3), Diarmuid O Callaghan (0-1), Kevin Whooley (0-2), Richie O Sullivan (0-4, 0-2 from frees), Oisin O Sullivan (1-1). Subs: Shane McDermott, Padraig McCarthy, Odhran Connolly.

The u14 footballers also had a victory on Sunday, when they defeated O Donovan Rossa in their first league game of their season, on a score line of Kilmacabea 4-18 O Donovan Rossa 7-7. This was a game that at times the Kilmacs were well on top and at other times in serious trouble. For a first outing it was good performance and all the more satisfying with the win at the end. It was close but would have been disappointing to lose. Team Conor Nash, Mikey OMahony, Adrian Gore, Jamiee Ronan, Orahan Kerrisk, Jamie O’Donoghue, Myles Tobin, Ashley Deane, Damian Gore, Gareth Whooley, Ian Jennings, Dara Tobin, Oisin O’Driscoll, Ellis Wilson, Ciaran Hernon, David Whelton, Christy Wilson, Eoin Burns

In the Scor Na bPaisti West Cork finals last Friday night in Rossmore, the music group consisting of Chantelle and Katelyn French, Saoirse and Davina Connolly and Clara Dineen won their catergory, Kate O Donovan came 2^nd in the recitation, and Chantelle French came 2^nd in the Solo Dancing. The other performers on the night were Olivia O Sullivan in Solo Singing and the Novelty Act of Aoife Hernan, Kate O Donovan, Ben Christie, Chantelle French, Clara Dineen and Dara Tobin. Congratulations to all those involved on the night.

The club would like to extend thanks to all those who helped out at the U21 game on Saturday last. Without these volunteers who give up their time to help park cars, sell tickets, prepare the pitch, hosting these games would not be possible.

All Club Members are also reminded that the Sports Prophet deadline is Friday 8^th March, so get your entries in ASAP, either online at www.sportsprophet.ie or contact Dan Hourihane for a paper entry form.

Fixtures for the coming week: 

Football League vs. Castletownbere in Leap on Sunday 10^th at 11:30am

Check locally before travelling as fixtures dates and times are liable to change.

There is hurling training for the new group of teams comprising St Patricks on Monday evening in Abbeystrewery National School all weather facilities, Skibbereen. 7pm for U14's and 8pm for U16/18. It is important that everyone interested coes along as matches will be starting in a few weeks time.

U21 Footballers Sunday 3/3/13 v Ballinascarthy

Notes 27/2/13

The junior A footballers and the U16 footballers both got their seasons underway this past weekend and both sides started with victories, the junior footballers defeating Diarmuid O Mathunas in Castletownkenneigh by 0-17 to 0-10 last Sunday afternoon while the U16 footballers defeated Mizen Rovers in Leap last Sunday morning on a score line of 2-10 to 0-8.

Under new management, the junior footballers started their league campaign with a comprehensive display against Mathunas last Sunday afternoon in Castletownkenneigh. On a dry crisp day, ideal for football the Kilmacs started slowly and the home side, fresh from their draw with St Colums last weekend, started the brighter and had the Kilmacs under pressure. But with the experienced Tom Sheahan and Niall McCarthy starting to get to grips with the game and the ever impressive Sam O Driscoll marshalling the back division well, the Kilmacs eventually took control of the game and were leading at the short whistle by 0-10 to 0-2. The second half started like the first half ended with the Kilmacs in total control, but while the scoring slowed down, they never looked like losing the game, even when Mathunas rallied late in the half. The game ended on a score-line of Kilmacabea 0-17 Diarmuid O Mathunas 0-10. Scorers for Kilmacabea: Donie O Donovan 0-8 (0-7 from free’s). Diarmuid O Callaghan, Joseph Collins (0-2 each), Sam O Driscoll, Barry Glavin, Clive Sweetnam, Andrew O Callaghan, Niall McCarthy (0-1 each) . Kilmacabea team vs Diarmuid O Mathunas: Kevin McCarthy, Donie O Donoghue, Eoin O Donovan, Peadar O Leary, Mark Jennings, Sam O Driscoll, Diarmuid O Donovan, Tom Sheahan, Niall McCarthy, Donie O Donovan, Joseph Collins, Clive Sweetnam, Diarmuid O Callaghan, Barry Glavin, Andrew O Callaghan. Subs used: Thomas Jennings, Adrian O Driscoll, Richard Jennings, Brian Hayes, Martin Collins.

The U16 footballers were involved in a typical early season game. With players finding their position this was a game where there were some fine moves but there were also breakdowns in play which will improve as the group get used to playing together. Mizen settled the quickest and were exerting the early pressure. The Kilmacs got the boost with a goal from a shot that deceived the Mizen goalkeeper. Both sides were working hard and play was even. The half time score was Kilmacabea 1-7 Mizen 0-5. The third quarter was again even with no score for 15 minutes. The Kilmacs had the slight advantage in the chances created but weren’t able to convert them. Some indiscipline in the Mizen ranks meant they finished the game a man down and the Kilmacs were able to take advantage to finish the game. The team worked well and showed a good attitude and demonstrated that they could use the ball skilfully. Team John Patrick Sheehan, Caelan O’Mahony, Tiernan Kerrisk, Ross Cantwell, James O’Driscoll(0-1), Darren Whooley, Matthew O’Neill(0-1), Ciaran French, Dan Lynch, Eoin O’Sullivan(0-3), John Walsh- O’Reilly(1-0), Damian Gore(1-6), Patrick O’Donovan, Karl Ronan, Myles Tobin.

The U21 footballers are in championship action next Sunday 3^rd of March, when they take on Ballinascarthy in the Quarter Final of the Clona Milk U21 B Football Championship in Rossmore. This game has a 12 noon throw in and supporters are encouraged to come out and support the team. The club is also hosting a game next weekend, with the U21 A Football championship game between near neighbours O Donovan Rossa and Carbery Rangers taking place in John William Goulding Park at 4pm on Saturday. Stewards will be needed for this game and are asked to be at the club grounds from 2pm onwards.

The U14 footballers also get their their league season underway next Sunday, as they make the short trip to Skibbereen to take on O Donovan Rossa with throw in at 10am in the Marsh field.

A limited number of scholarships are available to GAA members who wish to attend Irish courses in the Gaeltacht during the summer. Applications are now being taken, anyone interested is asked to contact Donal O Donovan (club secretary) on 086 2644445. All Club Members are also reminded that the Sports Prophet deadline is Friday 8^th March, so get your entries in ASAP, either online at www.sportsprophet.ie or contact Dan Hourihane for a paper entry form.