Midleton Notes (17th Jul)
- Jul 17,2026
Midleton Hurling and Football, Ladies Football and Camogie Club Notes July 17th 2026
17 July, 2026
RED FM COUNTY HURLING LEAGUE DIVISION 1 FINAL 10/07/2026
MIDLETON 2-16 SARSFIELDS 2-17
After nine straight wins from nine games in the county hurling league, our senior hurlers tasted their first defeat of the season on Friday night when they went down by a single point to Sarsfields in the league final in front of a big crowd on a glorious evening in Carrigtwohill.
After exchanged early points from Killian McDermott and Barry O’Flynn, Sarsfields then struck for two goals in very quick succession to see us trail by 2-1 to 0-1 inside four minutes.
Five points from Conor Lehane (four from frees) and one from Mikey Finn saw us trail by four at the break (2-8 to 0-7).
We got off to a great start to the second-half when sideline dissent by Sarsfields saw our free being brought forward to the 20 metre line and Conor Lehane made no mistake in burying the ball to the net to put us right back in this game.
Two points from Davy Cremin, six from Conor Lehane and one from McDermott kept us in touch but when we trailed by six, 2-15 to 1-12, with only a few minutes to play it looked a lost cause but a late cracker of a goal from Conor Lehane reduced the gap to a single point in stoppage time, after Davy Cremin had been dismissed on a straight red card, but there was no time for an equaliser as the men from Riverstown held out to lift the league title for the fourth year in a row.
Our attention now turns to the championship. We begin our campaign on Friday, July 31 at 7.30pm in Pairc Ui Rinn against St. Finbarrs. Before we play Newcestown (again in Pairc Ui Rinn) on August 22 and we finish our group games against Bride Rovers in Caherlag on Sunday, September 6.
Scorers: Midleton: Conor Lehane 2-11 (1-8 frees), Killian McDermott, Davy Cremin 0-2 each, Mikey Finn 0-1.
MIDLETON: Bríon Saunderson; Luke Dineen, Tadhg O’Leary Hayes, Tom Dunlea; Evan McGrath, Killian Burke, Sean O’Sullivan; Mikey Finn, Cormac Walsh; Davy Cremin, Alex Quirke, Killian McDermott; Pa White, Conor Lehane, Ross O’Regan. Subs: Seannaidh Smyth for O’Sullivan (half-time), Eoin Moloney for Burke (38), Conor Morley for O’Regan (50), Carthaigh Cronin for White, Cathal Beausang for McGrath (both 60).
Conor Lehane was the main man for Midleton on Friday night against Sarsfields in Carrigtwohill as he scored 2-11. Photo: Denis O'Flynn.
Midleton captain, Mikey Finn, scoring against Sarsfields in the County Hurling League Division 1 Final in Carrigtwohill on Friday night. Photo: Denis O'Flynn.
Facilities
A massive thank you to our Senior & Intermediate hurlers for rolling up their sleeves and tackling two jobs that definitely weren't in the training plan !
The pitch perimeter is looking a million dollars after the paint job, and the mountain of blocks has mysteriously disappeared thanks to ye.
Who knew ye were as handy with a paintbrush and wheelbarrow as ye are with a hurley?
Your hard work is hugely appreciated. The club is lucky to have a bunch who'll graft on and off the pitch.
Thanks again, lads and to Pat, Donie and Frank for the supplies !
Friends of the Magpies
Many thanks to Terence McCarthy and all at Aeseal who are our current featured Friend of the Magpies. Your continued support is very much appreciated.
Ladies Football
U16 14/07/2026
Well done to our U16 ladies who overcame a strong Inch Rovers side on Tuesday eveining in a very competitive game in Park South. Great credit is due to both teams who played some great football in very warm conditions.
Minor 16/07/2026
Our Minor Ladies played another game in their league campaign against St Catherines on Thursday evening. It was certainly a game of two halves. Having found ourselves on the back foot in the early stages the girls regrouped at half time and started the second half with more determination and suddenly we clawed our way back into the game. We are delighted with the performance despite having no experienced goal keeper and missing a number of girls due to holidays. We came within 4 points of our opponents. A big thanks to all those who travelled especially our U16 players that stepped up.
Lotto
There was No winner of our Lotto jackpot or match 3 numbers. 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
Condolances
Midleton GAA One Club would like to express our sincere condolances to Joe and Tracey Ryan and all of the extended Ryan Family on the passing of John Ryan.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
