Midleton Notes (19th Apr)
- Apr 19,2024
COUNTY HURLING LEAGUE
Our senior hurlers are in action tonight (Friday) at home in Clonmult Memorial Park at 7pm when they host Eire Og in their latest Co. Hurling League Division 2 game.
INTERMEDIATES
Our intermediate hurlers were in league action on Thursday night when they travelled to Mayfield. The final scoreline was Mayfield 2-10 Midleton 1-7.
Scorers: Midleton: Padraig O'Brien 1-3, Gavin Reddy, Tadhg O'Leary Hayes, Kian Farmer and Billy O'Shea 0-1 each.
MIDLETON: Zach Smith, Cathal Gunning, David Scanlon, Gavin Bagnell, Adam Fay, Christian Murphy, Alex Moloney, Gavin Reddy, Tadhg O'Leary Hayes, Cathal Beausang, Kian Farmer, Gary Carroll, Cian Crowley, Dara Scanlon, Padraig O'Brien. Subs used: Garan Manley, Billy O'Shea and Evan McCarthy.
IN THE RED OF CORK
Well done to Mikey Finn and David Cremin who both played key roles in Cork's win over Clare in the Munster U-20 hurling championship in Pairc Uí Chaoimh on Friday night last. They are off this week but are back in action on Friday next (April 26) at home to Limerick in Pairc Uí Chaoimh.
Well done too to Peter Barrett who made a big impact when he was called off the bench at half-time in the Cork minors' win over Limerick in Pairc Uí Chaoimh on Thursday night. They are back in action next Thursday night (April 25) in Fraher Field against Waterford.
Photos: Steven Lynch and Denis O'Flynn.
On Sunday the Cork senior hurlers will open their Munster SHC campaign against Waterford in Walsh Park. The team was named last night (Thursday) and it's great to see Tommy and Conor starting and Brion amongst the subs. Best of luck to all the Cork players and management team.
If you can't make it to Walsh Park on Sunday then why not head along to our lovely club house at Clonmult Memorial Park where we will be showing both Munster SHC games, Clare v Limerick and Waterford v Cork, live from 1.30pm.
JUVENILES
FÉ12s
It was a busy few days for our Fé12s, we played our first competitive games on Saturday last in Football in St Colmans Community College.
Our first game of the day for our MID2s was against Glanmire where we lost by only a single goal. The lads played with great spirit and put in a great performance and just came up slightly short on the day. Final Score was 1-4 to 2-4.
Our Second Football game of the day for our MID1s was a local derby against Aghada 1 where we had a very convincing win.
From Start to finish the lads were excellent getting some great scores throughout the game. Final Score 6-11 to 2-7.
Our MID1 lads travelled to Mahon (St Michael's GAA) to take on Blackrock 1 in our First Hurling Competitive game of the year.
The lads were excellent on the night where we came away with a hard fought win. We'll done to all and thanks to all the parents for their great Support on the night. Final Score 0-6 to 4-6.
Upcoming Hurling Fixtures
Fr. ONeills v Midleton 2 Away Saturday 20/4/24.
Midleton 1 v Douglas 1 Home Monday 22/4/24.
Midleton 2 v Sarsfields 2 Home Tuesday 23/4/24.
FÉ13S
It's been a very busy week for the Midleton Fé13s. The footballers were in action on Sunday evening away to Glenville and where we were beaten by the home team but they put in an unbelievable effort
Then on Monday evening the hurlers were at home in St. Colmans where they came out victorious over Sars by the narrowest of margins on a scoreline of 2-8 to 4-1. A great start to competitive games. Well done lads.
Then on Wednesday at Clonmult Memorial Park they played out a thrilling draw with Blackrock in their opening group match. Final scoreline Midleton 2-5 Blackrock 1-8. Michael McManus was our captain on the night. Next up is Carrigtwohill away on Sunday at 11am.
FÉ15S
Pictured below is our U-15 panel that won against Nemo Rangers on Sunday afternoon in their hurling league game in Clonmult Memorial Park on a scoreline of 3-11 to 2-6. Well done lads.
FÉ18S
Our 18s were in Division 1 hurling action in their first outing of the year against Blackrock in Clonmult Memorial Park on Saturday afternoon, in what was a competitive game, we were unfortunate to come out the wrong side of the result going down by a score of 2-13 to 1-11
CELTIC CHALLENGE
Well done to our Magpies today playing for East Cork in the Celtic Hurling Challenge in Clonmult Memorial Park on Saturday. They played out a very entertaining draw with Tipperary on a scoreline of 3-13 to 2-16. Next up are Antrim this Saturday in Kilcock GAA club in Kildare.
Pictured L to R: Josh Hogan, Josh Foley, Cian Stack, Matthew McSweeney, Eoin Ahern and Conor Finn.
FIXTURES
SUNDAY, APRIL 21
Rebel Og Coiste Fe13 Hurling League Phase 1 Group 1A
Venue: Carrigtwohill
Carrigtwohill v Midleton at 11am
TUESDAY, ARPIL 23
Rebel Og Coiste Fe15 Football League Group 1
Venue: Togher
St Finbarrs v Midleton at 7pm
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
Rebel Og Coiste Fe13 Hurling League Phase 1 Group 1A
Venue: Midleton
Midleton v Nemo Rangers at 6pm
CAMOGIE
UNDER 9S
Our U9s played some great matches last Sunday morning in a blitz in Musgrave Park. The girls played Erin’s Own and Grenagh. Well done girls.
UNDER 12S
Both of our U12 teams played their first league games of the season against hosts Carrigaline on Saturday morning, April 13th. It was a lovely sunny morning and despite soft conditions underfoot from the recent bad weather, the girls played two very challenging matches against strong opponents. It was great to get back to matches after so long and the girls did great and gave strong performances in both matches - particularly showing strong improvements in areas such as hand passing, taking their allowed number of steps to get out of tough situations and taking shots at goal from well out the pitch. We are very proud of them and are looking forward to our matches next weekend when both our U12 teams travel in different directions to play Tracton and Kildorrery respectively in their next fixtures of the League.
UNDER 13S
Our U13 (black) team got their Imokilly League campaign off to a flying start with an impressive win over local rivals Killeagh. In what were tough conditions at Clonmult Memorial Park the girls excelled all over the pitch and pulled away for a comfortable win in the end. Sars up next for this talented bunch of girls.
UNDER 14S
Midleton 1-11 Banteer 3-6
Our U14s made their first league game of the season I North Cork on the very impressive Banteer Community Sportfield 4G pitch against Banteer on Sunday morning. Well done to all the player and to Edel for captaining the team. Our player played with great skill, passion and determination against a very good banter side. We came out second best on this occasion by the closest of margins in the cracking camogie match. the team can take a lot of positives from their performance.
UNDER 15S
Congratulations to our U15s who got their U16 County League campaign off to a winning start in Clonakilty last Sunday afternoon. the girls played some great camogie in tough conditions on a very heavy pitch.
Congratulations to Roisin our captain for the U15s V Clonakilty.
The very best of luck to our U15 girls who will compete in Féile this weekend. The girls have been drawn in a group with Inniscarra, Eire Og and Kilbrittan-Timoleague. A huge thanks to Casterock Homes for their very generous sponsorship of our Féile gear!
JUNIOR TEAMS
Lilly Grant League Friday April 12th in Midleton V Valley Rovers
The Lilly Grant team recorded their first win in their second Lilly Grant League game. After a slow first half where we trailed by four points the girls really took off in the second half and found their goal scoring touch. Goals from the ever busy Hannah Power, another great finish from Jade Fitgerald, to follow up her cracker against Bishopstown the previous week and two goals from the industrious Rachel Ryan saw us turn the four point deficit at the half into a four point win at the finish.
Another great battling performance by this group and great skills on show as well. Sorcha Cronin and Pippa Hennessey were solid all through, Elle McManus excelled in the fullback line and Kate Saunderson was superb at full back and again at midfield in the second-half scoring a fabulous point to cap off a great team performance. Well done all and it's off to Courcey Rovers for the next outing in this league.
MIDLETON: Elle McManus, Kate Saunderson (0-1), Beth Ryan, Caoimhe Cronin, Pippa Hennessey, Meghan Wallis, Sorcha Cronin (0-1f), Lucy Kenneally, Ciara McGrath, Rachel Ryan (2-1), Hannah Power(1-0), Roisin O'Callaghan, Rayanna Power, Jade Fitzgerald (1-0), Tia Wallace, Rebecca Ryan, Emma Sullivan, Lilly Kelly.
Premier Junior League, in Rostellan V Aghada
Midleton 2-10 Aghada 0-7
This was the first outing for our Junior Premier Team and their first League game at this level since promotion from the Junior B ranks last year.
Against a very experienced, strong and physically tough Aghada outfit the girls were magnificent and fully deserved their nine point win. Despite losing three girls to injury during the game everyone stuck to their task. Some great defending , holding the opposition to just four points from play for the hour, combined with some excellent scores saw us ease to victory after being level five points each at the half.
After Kate O'Sullivan’s great finish midway through the second half we never looked back and Sadhbh Beausang’s late goal put a deserved gloss on the scoreline. Hopefully the injuries won't be too serious and we can look forward to our next outing Versus Cobh with plenty of confidence . Well done to everyone who travelled on the night.
MIDLETON: Jill Connaughton, Leah Hogan, Molly Beausang, Laura Goulding, Kate Saunderson , Beth Ryan, Caoimhe Cronin, Pippa Hennessey, Meghan Wallis, Yvonne Abernethy (0-2f )Sorcha Cronin (0-1), Abbie Foley (0-01f), Sadhbh Beausang (1-1), Jodie Keegan O'Connell, Kate O'Sullivan (1-1), Rachel Ryan (0-2), Hannah Power, Roisin O'Callaghan, Rayanna Power, Jade Fitzgerald , Tia Wallace, Lucy Wallis, Aoife Fitzgerald, Lilly Kelly.
CORK U-16 TEAMS
Commiserations to Roisin McManus who played as part of the Cork U16A panel last Saturday V Limerick.
And celebrations for Robyn Keating and Sarah McConville who played as part of the Cork U16B panel who came out victorious V Limerick and were crowned Munster champions.
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Don’t miss our tenth anniversary celebrations this weekend…see below and all are welcome.
LADIES FOOTBALL
CORK PRIMARY SCHOOL GAMES
Wishing our U-13 player Maeve McCormack the very best of luck this Saturday in the Cork Primary Game when they play Kerry at half-time in the Cork v Kerry match in Killarney.
UNDER 12S
A great performance by the U12s in their first league match of the season drawing away to Bride Rovers. Captain on the night was Cara. Many thanks to Bride Rovers for hosting and the parents for making the early throw time.
UNDER 16
Well done to our U-16 ladies who got their league campaign off to a winning start on Monday evening with a home game v Erin’s Own.
WAGPIES
A huge well done to the Wagpies playes who took part in the Ballintotis Road Race on Thursday night in their Midelton gear. They started off in January hoping to do a 5km run and three months later doing the Ballintotis 4mile Road race. What an Achievement. Well done to everyone who participated and to everyone who cheered them on.
MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB
We held our latest get together this week and once again a big thank you to all who attended and everyone who helps to make this event such a great success, month after month.
Our next Monday Club takes place on this coming April 29 at 10.30am. Everyone is welcome, members and non members of all ages. Come and have a cup of tea or coffee and a chat, you won't regret it.
2024 MIDLETON GAA GOLF CLASSIC
SAVE THE DATE.......the 2024 Midleton GAA Golf Classic will take place at East Cork Golf Club on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13. More details to come in the following weeks....
LOTTO
Here are the lotto results for this week.....
Thanks to everyone who supports our lotto. It is a vital weekly fundraiser for our club.
The jackpot is still €15k....wouldn't that be nice....
Remember you can play anytime at: http://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton%20GAA/lotto
In total Midleton GAA will give out local business vouchers to the value of €3,800 every year as part of our “Shop Local, Buy Local” campaign.
How to play: tickets are on sale at Pat Walsh Paints, Chadwicks, Frank Murphy Butchers, Murphy’s Pharmacy, Crowley Butchers, or buy online (see above).
BINGO
Fancy a great night out? Why not give our Bingo a go?
It kicks off at 7.30pn every Friday night and is over by 9pm. A single book is €6. A double book is €12.
Thanks to everyone who has supported the bingo in such great numbers in 2023 and hopefully you can join us again for 2024.
SOCIAL DANCING
We have dancing in our hall in Clonmult Memorial Park this Saturday evening (April 20) to Declan Aungier from 9.15pm.
CLUB SHOP
Our club shop is now back in action for the 2024 season.
The new shop times for 2024 are 9.30am to 10.30am.
Check out what's on offer and buy at:
http://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton_GAA/ShopItems
FOOTBALL REVIEW SURVEY
The Football Review Committee are seeking your views and ask that you complete the following survey:
GAA LEARNING PORTAL
We have been asked to remind members and especially our club coaches that the GAA Learning Portal is a great resource which is free to use. Please check it out at http://learning.gaa.ie/about.
CLUB HOUSE
We have a smashing club house, bar and hall, at Midleton GAA Club and don't forget that these are available to hire for functions....see below for details....
PLEASE PLAY YOUR PART
No dogs (other than assistance dogs) are allowed in our grounds at Clonmult Memorial Park or Park South. Please respect this and spread the word.....
CONDOLENCES
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Brian McMahon (Elsinore) and Kay Savage (Milebush). Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.
