Bride Rover Notes (24th Dec)
- Dec 24,2025
BRIDE ROVERS GAA NOTES.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.
It’s the end of a memorable, remarkable and historic year for the Bride Rovers GAA Club. For just the third time in our 97 year history the Club has captured an adult County Hurling Title. Our Senior Hurlers having lost 4 semi finals in a row finally made it to the decider against Castlelyons. Wins over Blarney and Courcey Rovers followed by a serious reverse against the Hill saw us go ‘the scenic route’ via a quarter final. Winning that match against Inniscarra set up another East Cork Derby game against Carrigtwohill. A vital hook by Cillian Tobin midway through the first half had a huge bearing on the outcome. At the time Carrig were on top and we were under a bit of pressure. That hook was brilliant hurling. We gradually got on top and went on to win well. After that game Castlelyons were impressive winners over Blarney in the second semi. That was the first week end in October. The next month will never be forgotten by Bride Rovers people. A postponement, a draw and then a one-point victory -truly ‘memories are made of this’. The build-up, the buzz, the banter, the slagging, the craic, the fun -do you remember? Remember -will we ever forget! That replayed final was such a mixture of emotions – from satisfaction, to near despair and then when Davy Barry shot over the winning point, sheer ecstasy. It was simply pure magic. Winning the County and the League Title and the Tony Walsh Cup was a remarkable treble and reaching the East Cork Junior Final with our second team was also a new milestone. Thanks again to all our players, management teams, Club Officers, supporters and anyone who helped in any way during the year. On behalf of the Bride Rovers GAA Club may I extend best wishes to all for a Happy, Healthy and Holy Christmas Season and all the very best for the New Year of 2026.
CALENDAR IS OUT. Yes it’s arrived, hot off the Fermoy Print and Design Presses, our special 2026 Calendar celebrating the County this year. ‘Magnificent’ is the only word to describe it. With literally hundreds of pictures this is a ‘must’ for Bride Rovers everywhere. Great credit to Liam and his staff for a great production. Priced at just €10 the Calendar is available from Dooleys Post Office and at SPAR- an ideal Christmas present for sports fans. Make sure to get your copy.
CHRISTMAS LOTTO. The Lotto Results for last Tuesday 16th of December; the 4 Numbers drawn were 10, 11, 14 & 25and there was No Winner of the €18,800 Jackpot. Congrats to our Christmas Draw lucky dip cash winners; €50 from Bride Rovers GAA MGC Limited, €50 from Bride Rovers GAA Battie Arnold, Bartlemy, €50 from Bride Rovers GAA Niamh Barry, Castlelyons,€50 from Bride Rovers GAA
Pat Murphy, Toberneigue, €50 from Bride Rovers GAA
Pat Walsh, Bartlemy A full list of our special Christmas draw spot prize winners can be found below. Next week's jackpot on Tuesday December the 23rdis an incredible €19,000. If your ticket has expired we would appreciate if you would enter again via
https://brideroversgaa.clubforce.com/products/lotto/bride-rovers-gaa
Thank you to our lotto salespeople who help promote the lotto each week and at club/community events.
Thank you to the local businesses and individuals for their generous sponsorship of the 42 spot prizes as follows;
Bottle of Red and White Wine from Bride Rovers GAA; Marguerite O'Connor, Scartbarry
Bottle of Red and White Wine from Bride Rovers GAA ; Siobhán Flynn, Shanowen
Bottle of Red and White Wine from Bride Rovers GAA; Tríona and Eoin O'Flynn
Bottle of Red and White Wine from Bride Rovers GAA;Margaret Kelleher
Bottle of Red and White Wine from Bride Rovers GAA; Denis Aherne, Ballynanalagh
Bottle of Red and White Wine from Bride Rovers GAA; Trish O'Sullivan, Bartlemy
Bottle of Jameson and 2 Pots of Honey from Carey Family; Kevin Allen, Shanowen
Bottle of Jameson from O'Brien Chilled Dairy Distribution; Mick Kenny, Ashfield Place
Bottle of Jameson from Pat and Eileen Barry; Frank Buckley, Kildinan
€100 One4All Voucher from Ger Gubbins Construction; Caitriona Howard, Quarter Lane
€50 Voucher from Ed's Cafe; Ger O'Donovan
€25 Voucher from Ryall O'Mahony, Midleton; James Carey, Monanig
Jacket from Ryall Farm Machinery, Watergrasshill ; Mulcahy, Clykeel
3 x Honey - Rian Somers; Nollaig and Annette Murphy
€30 Voucher from Yoga and Meditation with Martina; Sinéad Cotter
Present from Mary Quill and family; ., Main St.;
Wine and Chocolates from Marie Gubbins ; Bridgee Collins, Mullintoura ;
Hamper from Club Member; Malu O'Connor, Shanowen
Hamper from Fermoy Print and Design; Greg Aherne, Hightown
Chocolates from El Presidente ;Ml O'Flynn
Beauty Hamper - Sinead Murphy ; Martina Keane, Kildinan
12 x Sliotars from BOF Sportswear ; Adam, Jack and Mark Hynes, Mondaniel
Training Top from BOF Sportswear; Aisling Broderick, Monanig
Jacket from Hegarty's Construction; Michael Kearney
Jacket from Hegarty's Construction; Molly and Finn Hogan, Bandon
Hi-Vis Jacket from Hegarty's Construction; Seamus Healy, Tipperary
Hi-Vis Jacket from Hegarty's Construction; Paddy Curtayne, Ballybrowney
Umbrella from Hegarty's Construction;Leon O'Connor, Shanowen
Umbrella from Hegarty's Construction;Patrick O'Leary
Umbrella from Fermoy Print and Design;Alan Barry, Kildinan
Umbrella from Fermoy Print and Design; Mary Murphy, Raheen
Bride Rovers Sports Top from SCA Sportswear (Cody Scanlan);John Joe and James Carey, Monanig
2 Christmas Floral Displays from Glanbia Castlelyons; Jack O'Leary
Hamper from Club Member; Ashleigh Mopkins, Barry's Bar
12k of Dog Food from Knockgriffin Veterinary, Midleton; Geraldine Kearney
Bottle of Vodka from Barry's Bar; Lorraine O'Keeffe
Hair and Beauty Voucher from Flamingo Reds; Eileen Mulhern
Well done to all above and thank you for your support of the lotto draw each week. A special word of thanks to our own Club Lotto Committee who, week in week out, run the Lotto Draw. If you haven’t got a Christmas present for someone special why not give an Annual Lotto Ticket -the gift that keeps on giving, only €90 -from any Club Member.
PHOTOS. We are still looking for your photos and videos of the County Final. The before, during and after and also from our other games during the season. Even though the 2026 Calendar is out and for sale there are probably still more images out there. All photos and videos can be dropped at the following link; https://photos.app.goo.gl/WCG6Yq9o9g6AvNPS9
Thank you to all in advance. The pictures and videos will be available for all to view.
JOIN BRIDE ROVERS CLUB 100.
A few years back as we began planning for our Club’s centenary in 2028 the Club 100 concept was put in place. It’s a method whereby supporters and benefactors of the Club can commit to financially helping the Bride Rovers GAA Club. All finance raised has gone into major Club developments in recent years. Now with massive 3 pitch Development project in Ballybrowney nearly finished we will shortly haver more Projects and we will need huge funds over the next decade. There are three levels of Club 100 membership; Gold, Siver and Bronze. The Gold membership costs €480 annually and for this on gets 2 Annual Club Lotto tickets plus,2 Rebel Bounty Draw Tickets and family Membership of the Club.
The Silver costs €360 and give 2 Lotto and 1 Rebel Bounty and Membership for 1 adult and 1 child or 2 children)
The Bronze option comes in at €240 and brings 1 Annual Club Lotto ticket plus, 1 Rebel Bounty and individual Membership. Many people will be making a ‘New Year’s Resolution’ in a few weeks why not consider joining our Club 100 for 2026? Full details from any Club Officer. At the end of each year the Bride Rovers Club holds a special draw confined the Club 100 members with substantial prizes -the 2025 Draw was held last week- results are to be seen in this edition.
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DINNER DANCE/ VICTORY SOCIAL. Well the Tickets are now on Sale for our Victory Social in February. It might seem a long way away but make sure not to be disappointed- get your Tickets now. Tickets went on Sale on last Sunday evening in the clubrooms with a steady stream of callers for two hours. Make sure to join us for what’s guaranteed to be an amazing night celebrating our County Champs! Don’t miss out—tickets will go fast! Grab yours and be part of an unforgettable celebration at The Radisson Hotel on Saturday 14th Feb 2026.
B&B Rates Available at €165. Contact hotel directly. For Tickets contact Club Officers as soon as possible. The Royal and Grand Hotels in Fermoy were the venues most popular when the Bride Rovers Club first organised Dinner Dances back in the 1960’s. Then in in the 1980’s and 1990’s The Blue Dragon, Garryvoe and Midleton were the favoured venues.
SCRAP; Thanks to all who contributed to this week’s Scrap Metal Collection. We appreciate all bits and pieces and the Scrap continues to help with Club Finances. This was the last Collection for 2025, we will probably have the next ‘Gather-Up Scrap’ round-up in the Spring of 2026.
*St Stephen's Day 5k*. The Bride Rovers Juvenile Sectio n will have their Annual 5K Run, Walk or Cheer on St Stephen's Morning (Dec 26th) at 11am Assemble from half 10 at the main pitch. The entry fee is just €10.
There will be Refreshments, Music and Raffle after the race. Prizes include those for U12, U15 and U18 boys and girls. All welcome -you can walk, run or jog at your own pace.
CORK HURLERS. The Cork Senior Hurlers will soon be back in action. The Annual Canon O Brien Cup game v UCC will be played either the last days of December or early in January. Wednesday January the 7th will see Cork travel to Limerick for a 7pm throw-in against the home side. On the following Monday January the 12th Cork will be at home to Clare, again at 7pm. These are Cork’s two fixtures in the Munster Senior Hurling League with the Final of this competition is on Saturday January 17th. The 20026 National Hurling League for Cork begins on Sunday January 25th at home v Waterford, Feb 1st v Galway away, Sat Feb 7th v Tipperary home, Sunday March 1st v Kilkenny away, Sat March 7th v Limerick away, Sat March 21st v Offaly home.
THANKS. A special word of thanks to the Management and Staff of ‘The Avondhu’ newspaper for the fantastic publicity they afford us each week. Happ Christmas and mile buiochas to ye all.
The Bride Rovers GAA Club sponsors are Fermoy Print & Design, Rathcormac Tyres, Gerard Gubbins Construction and Veoila -please support our sponsors whenever you can.
