Castlelyons Notes (12th May)
- May 12,2025
Castlelyons GAA Notes week ended 12.5.25.
Castlelyons play Blarney in Cork Red FM Division 3 Hurling League
Castlelyons head for Blarney this Thursday evening the 15th May to play the locals in Division three of the Red FM Hurling league. We could have started better this season but with an number of players out through injury etc we find ourselves in search of a few points to hold our place in Division three for next season. Overall, we are improving as more of the lads are coming back and, indeed, making great efforts. Best of luck lads.
McCarthy Insurance Group confined Junior C Football Championship.
Castlelyons 3-10 Abbey Rovers 0-16.
This game was played in Ballyhooley on Saturday evening. It was a case of goals win matches, and we got three of them thus overcoming a strong test from Abbey Rovers. It was tough going in the first half as Stephen Hickey showed his ability both as a shot stopper and quality kickouts. Again, our backs done well here and were Eoin McLoughlin the former Kilnamartyra player now resident in Castlelyons, Cahal Sheehan and Mark Rosner doing well. Abbey Rovers were three ahead before Jack Cremin scored a point from play and Richard Morrison got our first goal soccer style as the ball was played in over the backs he latched onto it and struck low into the corner of the net. We had two more points from Jack and a point from Brian Spillane in the first half, but all the time Abbey Rovers kept the scoreboard ticking over and they led 0-9 to 1-4 at half time.
We played better football in the second half with young Dylan Leetch doing very well at midfield and Peter Roche strong as well. Richard Morrison, Brian Spillane scored goals for us early in the second half and we added a few points through Jack Cremin accuracy from frees. We had three points to spare in the end with lots of room for improvement. We are now in the semi-final of this competition and our next game is on until early June so no doubt we will a bit more training and a challenge game. Well done to the team and management on their work to date. The referee was David Twomey of Shanballymore.
Team: Stephen Hickey; Declan Morrison, Eoin McLoughlin, Cathal Sheehan; Oisin Morrison, Conor McCarthy, Mark Rosner; Dylan Leetch, Peter Roche; Shane Flynn, Brian Spillane, Olan Linehan; Richard Morrison, Jack Cremin, Michael Griffin. Subs Darren Tobin, Eoin Barry Sean Leneghan, Jack Kenny, Kevin Barry, Stephen Rice Tom O’Neill and Alan O’Regan.
Rebel Óg East Under 14 Division 2 Hurling Championship.
Kildorrery 3-12 Castlelyons 5-15.
This game was played in Kildorrery last Friday evening and the whole place was a hive of activity with new developments all over the place including the construction of a synthetic pitch and a camogie game on before our game. Our game was due to commence at 8pm but was just a little later but there were no worries as Kildorrery have lights also. Referee Denis Motherway got the game under way and Kildorrery started very well putting two points on the board and Josh Kinnane had to make a good save and our full back line were tight with Dylan Barrett doing well.
We got going as Ned Condon and Alex O’Brien began to get on top at midfield and Ned put over three points with one a great assist from Ewan McCarthy. However, Kildorrery really put us under pressure and Kinnane made another great catch in goal under pressure and cleared down field, but we were wide. Up Kildorrery came again and scored a point. Then a goalmouth shemozzle led to a goal for Kildorrery to put them 1-3 to 0-3 ahead. There was pressure but we did not panic with Josh making another great save and Dylan Barrett strong at full back. We had a point from John Moroney and crucially Ryan Wallace began to come to terms with the Kildorrery centre forward Brendan Fraher as he cleared a few great balls up field. Our forwards began to work very hard and N Condon, E McCarthy and C Cotter all really came into the game as we outscored Kildorrery to go 2-7 to 1-4. Then Declan Fraher of Kildorrery got a great goal and Ned Condon replied for us with a goal of his own. At this stage Mark Williams of Kildorrery was hurling well and fouled as they pointed to leave the half time score 3-8 to 2-7 in our favour.
After half time Kildorrery had a goal disallowed and we enjoyed a good spell as Ned Condon, Jamie O’Riordan, Christopher O’Sullivan and Cionnaith Cotter all scored as we ran out winners 5-15 to 3-12. Ned Condon had a great game scoring 3-9 and all our lads done well as Kildorrery played some great hurling, but we marked up well and prevented their efforts for scores. All our lines were called on at times throughout the game and were not found wanting. Our next game in the Under 14 championship is against Whitechurch who defeated St Catherines in round one. The game versus Whitechurch is on Friday 23rd May in Castlelyons at 7.30pm.
Panel; Josh Kinnane; Robbie Wallace, Dyland Barrett, Tadgh Hickey; Jamie O’Riordan, Ryan Wallace, Carter Clegg; Alex O’Brien, Ned Condon; John Maloney, Ewan McCarthy, Christoper O’Sullivan; Cathal Henley, Cionnaith Cotter Tom Barrett.
Rebel Óg East Under 12 Hurling Legue.
Lisgoold 2-6 Castlelyons 4-5.
Our Under 12 hurlers travelled to Lisgoold on to play the home team on Sunday evening and came away with a good win. Lisgoold started well and only for some great saves from Cian and great defending from Callaghan McCarthy and Charlie White we could well have been down a few goals at halftime. However, the sides went in level with our scores coming from Tom and Fionn. Castlelyons hurled much better in the second half as the lads upped the work rate around the middle. We got some great scores from lovely from Liam, Tom and Cian helped get us into the lead. Lisgoold did not bow and came back into the game again scoring a goal and some good points, but we held out for the win. Well done boys. We are now second in this league three wins and one defeat with one game to play. Bride Rovers top the table with four clear wins. There is no game this weekend so keep up the practice at home
Panel: Bobby Hosford, Robbie Milward, Liam Cashman, Luke Dolan, Jack Cronin, Tom Barry, Robbie Wallace, Fionn O’Neill, Rian Fitzgerald, Liam Martin, Callaghan McCarthy, Cian O’Donovan, Diarmuid O’hUallacháin, Mason White, Charlie White, Dara McCarthy, Darren Buckley, Flynn Murphy, Eoghan McCarthy.
Castlelyons GAA Lotto Results – Monday 12.5.25 - Lotto Jackpot now €14,200
The last draw was held on Monday 12.5.25 and the numbers drawn were 10, 18, 23 and 29. There was no Jackpot winner. The Lucky Dip Winners of €20 each were as follows: Colman O’Connell, Tom & Isabelle, Kevin Barry, John Milward, Michael Hegarty, Colm Spillane, CALM Spillane, and Mag Bransfield.
The Jackpot is again climbing to €14,200. The next Draw be held in the Community Centre on Monday 19th May at 8pm. Thank you all for your support and don’t forget you can play our Lotto Online or purchase from the usual outlets.
U14 Camogie League
Our Under 14 girls travelled to Carrigtwohill to play their third league game on the 8th of May. After a win and a loss in their opening games a good result was vital, and the girls responded well. They put over some great scores early in the game and held the lead in a good first half. There was some great camogie played by both sides in the second half and we finished with a win. Well done girls. The referee was Donie Daly (Youghal)
Panel: Erin Rumley, Cliodhna Bransfield, Aoibhe McAuliffe, Brenna Fallon, Fiadh McCarthy, Rosanna Moloney, Sophie Delea, Bronagh Fitzgerald, Isabelle Crowley, Amy Delea, Ciara Delea, Aisling Cotter, Abbie Rumley, Anna Quirke, Lauren O’Driscoll, Emma Potter, Aalaina Leetch.
Junior Camogie League.
Or junior ladies travelled to Youghal on Monday evening to play the home team in the junior league semi final but were defeated after a great effort.
Rebel Óg East Under 18 Football League.
Castlelyons 2-16 St Catherines 3-9
Castlelyons travelled to Ballynoe on Monday evening and had good win over St Catherines to remain midtable in this league. We had a strong lead at half time, but Catherines came back with a few goals in the second half to make it close.
Panel: Kevin Barry; Cathal Tobin, Tom O’Neill, Darragh Bransfield; John O’Neill, Sean Óg McGuire; Oran Hickey; Dylan Leetch, Ronan Ryan; Shane Hallihan, Shane Hussey, Shane Hallihan, Jude Hallihan, Seanie O Callaghan, Khaled Abdelrazik; Eanna Cotter Liam O’Riordan.
Munster Senior Hurling Championship.
Next Sunday is a big day on the hurling scene for Cork. The Rebels head for the Gaelic Grounds to play Limerick in the Munster senior hurling championship and a win will ensure progression to the All-Ireland series and a possible Munster final. Cork now have a fully fit outfit, and no doubt team selection will be most important as Limerick are likewise and will be going all out for victory at home. All tickets are sold, and the weather outlook is good so we should have a cracker of a game. Best of luck t the team and management including our own man Niall O’Leary.
Vote of Sympathy.
There was a vote of sympathy at our monthly meeting to the Fenton family of Glenrouske, Fermoy on the sad passing of Elizabeth. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilís.
Fixtures.
Red FM Hurling League; Blarney v Castlelyons; on Thursday 15.5.25 n Blarney at 7.30pm.
Amarenco Junior Hurling League 2 St Ita’s v Castlelyons; on Friday 16.5.25 in Pilmore at 7.30pm.
Rebel Óg East Under 14 Hurling Championship; Cobh v Castlelyons; on Friday 16.5.25 in Cobh at 7.30pm.
Rebel Óg East Under 16 Hurling League; Watergrasshill v Castlelyons; on Wednesday Monday 19.5.25. in Watergrasshill.
Rebel Óg East Under 18 Hurling League; Castlelyons v Killavullen; on Tuesday 21.5.25 in Castlelyons at 6.30pm.
Club Sponsor: East Cork Oil
