Midleton Notes (28th Nov)
- Nov 28,2025
Midleton Hurling and Football, Ladies Football and Camogie Club Notes Nov 28th 2025
28 November, 2025
MULCAHY STEEL EAST CORK U-21 AHC FINAL Nov 23rd 2025
MIDLETON 2-15 BRIDE ROVERS 0-17
Our U-21 A hurlers made it three East Cork hurling championship titles in a row on Sunday last in Aghavine with a hard fought victory over Bride Rovers. After a close semi-final win over Carrigtwohill, we came up against the Rovers in a repeat of last year’s decider in front of a big crowd in perfect conditions for this time of year.
After winning the toss and opting to play against the strong breeze in the opening period, we got off to the perfect start with just 90 seconds on the clock when Conor Morley set up Peter Barrett for the game’s opening score, a green flag.
The Roves hit back and the sides were level twice in the opening quarter before the men from Rathcormac/Batlemy kicked on with the breeze in the second quarter and with four minutes to play in the opening period they led by 0-12 to 1-3.
But crucially for the Magpies, joint-captain, Davy Cremin struck for two lovely white flags in the dying stages of the opening half to cut the deficit to four at the interval, 0-13 to 1-6.
Points from Evan McGrath and Darragh Egan ensured a cracking start to the second-half for the men in Black and White and with Mikey Finn flying from frees and sidelines we hit seven of the next eight points to put us in the driving seat but the Rovers refused to go away and with the clock deep in stoppage time they had the gap down to a single point and extra-time was looking a distinct possibility when Senan Carroll struck for a game clinching goal.
Carthaigh Cronin intercepted a stray line ball before finding Mikey Finn and when his long delivery was touched down by Dara Scanlon, Senan Carroll burst onto it and had only one thing on his mind as he rattled the net to send the Magpie supporters wild.
A great finish to a great game. Well done to all the players and management and backroom teams on a great win.
Next up we begin the defence of our county title with a Quarter-Final clash with Ballincolling on the Paric Uí Chaoimh 4G pitch on this coming Saturday (November 29) at 1pm. It will be followed at 3pm by the other Quarter-Final between Glen Rovers and Valley Rovers.
Best of luck to all involved.
Scorers for Midleton: Mikey Finn 0-7 (0-5 f, 0-1 65, 0-1 sideline), Peter Barrett 1-1, Davy Cremin 0-4, Senan Carroll 1-0, Evan McGrath 0-2, Darragh Egan 0-1.
MIDLETON: Zach Smith; Sean McSharry, Tadhg O’Leary-Hayes, Cian Lawton; Matthew McSweeney, Carthaigh Cronin, Eoghan Fraser; Darragh Egan, Mikey Finn (jc); Cathal Beausang, Evan McGrath, Cian Stack; Davy Cremin (jc), Conor Morley, Peter Barrett. Subs: Dara Scanlon for Stack (HT), Senan Carroll for Morley, Alex Moloney for Egan (both 54), Max Murphy for McSweeney (60+5).
The Midleton players and management celebrate their East Cork U-21 AHC Final win over Bride Rovers on Sunday last in Aghavine. Photo: Denis O'Flynn.
Joint captains, Davy Cremin and Mikey Finn after receiving the U-21 East Cork AHC Cup from chairperson Avril Geary. Photo: Denis O'Flynn.
Peter Barrett celebrates after scoring a goal in the East Cork U-21 AHC Final win over Bride Rovers. Photo: Denis O'Flynn.
Evan McGrath slotting over one of his two points in the East Cork U-21 AHC Final win over Bride Rovers. Photo: Denis O'Flynn.
U21 Hurling County 1/4 Final Saturday Nov 29th
Tickets are available to purchase on the following link : https://gaacork.ie/tickets/
Ladies Football
U16 East Cork Final v Whitescross Nov 26th 2025
Huge congratulations to our U16 girls who acheived the double on Wednesday evening after they defeated a strong Whitescross team in the East Cork Championship. Having previously won their County Championship this has been a great year for this team. They have a fantastic attitude and never give up no matter what the score. Well done to you all. This was the last game of the season so enjoy the rest. Captain Molly was on hand to accept the cup on behalf of her teammates.
Club Shop
Club shop open every Saturday from 9:30am to 10:30am in the run up to Christmas. Purchases can be made online via the sum up store or in the club on Saturday mornings. Stock deliveries before Christmas will be limited so shop early to avoid disappointment.
http://midleton-gaa.sumupstore.com/
Juvenile Christmas Draw
Our annual Christmas raffle fundraiser once again takes place before Christmas. Tickets are available on the following link:
https://hub.klubfunder.com/midletongaa/payit/ticketsale/midleton-christmas-raffle-2025/detail
Lotto
There was No winner of our Lotto jackpot or match 3 winner. Well done to our lucky dip winners:
Thanks to everyone who supports our lotto. It is a vital weekly fundraiser for our club. Remember you can play anytime :
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
