Bride Rovers Notes (30th Oct)
- Oct 30,2025
BRIDE ROVERS GAA NOTES.
BACK TO THE PAIRC.
After a hectic action-packed weekend it’s a case of ‘play it again’ for our Senior hurlers. After a close-fought contest last Saturday the Final ended in a draw so a replay is the outcome for both teams. Initially fixed for 6.30 the starting time is now 3.30 on next Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile on Sunday last our Junior Hurlers, contesting our first Divisional JAHC Final since 1998, were beaten by Cobh. We lost by eight points having led by a point against the wind in the first half. Look, it was disappointing of course to lose but we can be very proud of the team after a six-game campaign. There was no Lotto winner on Tuesday October the 21st for a jackpot of €17,200.
COUNTY SENIOR A HURLING FINAL
BRIDE ROVERS 0 14 CASTLELYONS 0 14. At a cold but dry Pairc Ui Chaoimh last Saturday evening the County Senior A Hurling final ended in a draw, a low-scoring game really with both sides raising fourteen white flags. With the first half breeze we took an early commanding lead. One felt a six or seven point margin at half time would be needed given the strength of the ind. S it was we were just three ahead at the break. Twice then in the second half Castlelyons had the gap down to two points. We rallied and led by four with twelve minutes left. Castlelyons levelled he scores as the sixty minutes had elapsed. A Paddy O Flynn point restored our lead but Castlelyons had a similar score to even it up again. It was an unusual game in so far as that both defences dominated and scoring chances were hard to come by. We got a great start and led by 6 points twice in the opening twenty minutes, assisted by the strong breeze blowing towards the Blackrock end. Five points In the first five minutes was a mighty start -Brian, Adam(free), Conleith Shane and Brian again saw us get the best possible start. Another Adam Walsh pointed free left us 0 6 to 0 0 ahead. A second white flag from Shane meant we were 7 to 1 in the lead after ten minutes. I suppose that level of scoring was never going to continue but it’s hard to imagine in the remaining 53 minutes we scored just a further seven more points. Though our backs were playing very well Castlelyons came right back into the game in the second quarter. We had just a two point lad approaching the short whistle; 0 8 to 0 6 but a late free from Paddy saw us 9/6 up at the break. In essence a three point advantage looked dangerous enough given the strength of the wind. When it went down to two early in the second half things looked shaky. A free from Paddy saw the white flag waving. With Cian and his defensive unit steady we weathered the early onslaught. Points from pay by Conleith and Shane and a free from Paddy in the 47th minute saw us with a nice four point lead; 0 13 to 0 9. The last ten minutes were frantic as point by point Castlelyons came back at us and levelled matters 0 13 each as the sixty minutes played out. Sub Cillian O Sullivan was fouled and Paddy restored our lead again . It was real edge of seat stuff as the clock ticked. From a free Castlelyons restored parity at 14 points each. We had one last chance which went wide and so the final whistle blew at last. Wow, what a game! So the saga goes on. We could have won it and Castlelyons had the momentum at the end to snatch it also. Well done lads on a mighty effort. Back to the training grounds this week and get ready to go again on Saturday next -the first day of November. Originally we heard the game was to be at 6 or half 6 but eventually half 3 on Saturday afternoon at Cork GAA HQ was the agreed time. Wel done to Shane O Connor on winning the Man of the match award on the night. Team; C Hogan (j.c); J Peters, E Roche, D Cashman; C Hazelwood, C Tobin, S O’Connor; D Barry, K Kearney; P O’Flynn, B Roche, C Ryan (j.c); R O’Connell, A Walsh, J Ahern. Subs; Conor Barry, Cillian O Sullivan, Louie Roche. Our scorers were Paddy O Flynn 0 4 frees, Shane O Connor 0 3, Adam Walsh 0 3 frees, Conleith Ryan 0 2, Brian Roche 0 2. It was brilliant to see and hear such a huge Rovers support at the game.
JUNIORS LOSE OUT IN FINAL. Many’s the hurling game would be won by scoring 3 11 but on Sunday last our gallant Junior A team lost out too a strong Cobh side in the Est Cork Championship Final. We were bidding for our 6th title and the first since 1998- Cobh hadn’t won it since 1985. It was cold but, thankfully, dry afternoon in Clonmult Memorial Park on Sunday with a fine crowd in attendance. Cobh had the aid of a breeze which blew diagonally down the pitch towards the tow. The first half were very even. We never panicked after Cobh struck for a goal in the very first minute. Points from Cillian, Cormac and Daniel saw us 1 3 to 0 3 in arrears after ten minutes. It was noticeable that Team captain Liam Collins and his backs were coping well with the Cobh attackers. A great goal from Cillian Barry really brought us right into the game. A superb point from Conor O Riordan in the16th minute put us 1 5 to 1 4 ahead. A pointed 65 from Shaunie made it 1 6 to 1 5 and when he added a point from a free we were two ahead and hurling well. Cobh levelled , then with 25 minutes gone Daniel Dooley en route goalwards was pulled down, penalty. Shaunie sent the sliotar to the net and quickly followed with a point -we 2 8 to 1 7 up. Cobh got the last three points to leave us 2 8 to 1 10 in front at half time. After playing against the breeze we were in a great place at the break. We got caught for a goal in the early seconds of the second half to go two behind. They doubled that lead to four . Then a strongly hit free from Shaunie was finished to the net by Daniel Dooley and we were back in the match. With just thirteen minutes left we were level 3 10 to 2 13 and in a great position. However it was the Cobh men finished strongly scoring 1 5 while we just added one more point -from Shaunie. Losing by 3 19 to 3 11 was a cruel way to end a wonderful Junior A Championship for 2025. This team played well in the league and carried that form into the Championship. It’s the very first time in our 97 year history that our second adult team got to contest an East Cork A Grade Final. Credit to all the panel members and to Richie Cahill, Aiden Dorgan, Oliver O Connor Stephen Boyce, Nathan Cahill and Darren Cody a superb Management team. Cobh won the first ever East Cork JAHC title in 1926 and last won it in 1985. We wish them all the best in the Co JAHC-they meet Whitechurch in their first game. A word of thanks to our huge band of supporters on Sunday in Midleton.
Team; R O'Riordan; E O'Connor, O Roche, T O'Sullivan; K Cotter, L Collins, A Hynes, Cormac Barry, R Prendergast; Cillian Barry, C O'Sullivan, D Dooley; C O'Riordan, S Knox, E Cashman. Subs: S Ahern for O'Connor (27 inj), C O'Connor for O'Sullivan (37), J Pratt for Roche (47 temp), M Collins for Cashman (49), J Mannix for O'Riordan (56). Scorers; S Knox 1-5 (1-0 pen, 0-4 f), Cillian Barry 1-2, D Dooley 1-1, Cormac Barry 0-2, C O'Riordan 0-1.
WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO. The Lotto Results for Tuesday the 21st of October -were as follows; Numbers drawn were 01, 09, 15, 28 and there was No Winner of the €17,200. Congrats to our lucky dip €30 cash winners Batt McHugh, Glenagoul Aishling McGrath, Fermoy John Arnold, Bartlemy William Finnegan, Quarter Lane and Brian Shinnick, Fermoy If your ticket has expired we would appreciate if you would enter again via
Bride Rovers GAA Lotto
Thank you again for all your support. The Jackpot for Tuesday October the 28th was €17,400. If you’re not in you cant win - so for €2 go on and make sure you have a ticket.
HARTY CUP; St. Colman’s next game in the 2025/26 Harty Cup Campaign is on Wednesday next November 5th at 1.30- venue to be confirmed.
GOOD LUCK GIRLS. Best of luck to our under 16 Camogie team who meet Youghal in the County Final in Castle Road, Mahon on Sunday next November 2nd at 12 noon.
BARTLEMY BINGO.
Following the success of the Harvest Festival in September and the staging of the Kilmeen Players adaptation of 'The Weir' last week, further events are planned for Bartlemy Hall this side of Christmas. A Family Bingo night will take place on Thurs 6th Nov @ 8.00pm in Bartlemy Hall.
Between fist fights over who was first to call, and confusion when all children become zombie-like at the mention of the number 67, this promises again to be a fun night for all the family! Please come along, enjoy the fun and support the local Hall Committee. One book for €10; Two books or a double book for €15
Doors open at 7pm. Raffle on the night. Tuck shop open.
WELL DONE CARRIG. Congrats to Carrignavar who won the East Cork Junior A Football championship on Monday in Ballinacurra, defeating Erins Own with Pa O Driscoll as referee. It was Carrig’s first win since 1975.
CLUB AGM ON NOVEMBER 17th.
The Annual General Meeting of Bride Rovers GAA Club will be held on Monday November 17th, 2025 at 7.30pm in the Pairc Na Bríde clubroom.
Formal notice of the AGM is available at Notice of AGM 2025
Nomination of Officers; A Nomination Form to support the election of officers is available at Nomination Form
It is particularly important that when nominating someone, that you seek their approval before doing so. Nominations can be returned to the club secretary by post to Rosario Kielty, Lisadrehid, Rathaneague, Bartlemy, Fermoy, Co. Cork or by email to secretary.briderovers.cork@gaa.ie on or before Friday November 14th.
There are vacancies in the roles of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer,
and Assistant Treasurer. At the meeting, members will be elected also to support the secretary in the following roles,
a) Player registration
b) Match day duties
c) Internal club communications
Putting forward Motion/s for consideration
A form to support members put Motion/s forward for considerations is available at Motions Form. The motions form can be returned to the club secretary by post to Rosario Kielty, Lisadrehid, Rathaneague, Bartlemy, Fermoy, Co. Cork or by email to secretary.briderovers.cork@gaa.ie on or before Friday November 14th.
ST. COLMANS HISTORY BOOK. The much anticipated St Colman’s College book ‘St. Colman’s College, Fermoy- A History’ will be launched in the College on Friday November the 7th at 7.30pm.
FIXTURE; Saturday Nov 1st County Senior Hurling Championship Final -replay; Bride Rovers v Castlelyons, Pairc Ui Chaoimh at 3.30.
SPONSORS. The Bride Rovers GAA Club sponsors are Fermoy Print & Design, Rathcormac Tyres, Gerard Gubbins Construction and Veoila -please support our sponsors whenever you can.
