BRIDE ROVERS GAA NOTES.

 EAST CORK FINAL BUILD UP..

It’s only a little over a week away from the East Cork Final and the excitement  is mounting as we try and win the Jamesy Kelleher Cup for the first time since 1998. Since Bride Rovers was formed in 1928 we have contested the East Cork Blue Riband on 11 occasions already - 13 if one counts replays. Sunday week in Cloyne will be our 12th occasion. Last year we made history when our second  team reached the decider and we’ve repeated that feat this season. Our Lotto Jackpot of €5200 was not won last week. We extend best wishes this weekend to Ballyhooley as they attempt to win the North Cork JAHC for the first time.

WEELKY CLUB LOTTO.  The Lotto Results for Tuesday the 6th of October were as follows. The four  Numbers drawn were 1, 2, 22 & 24 and there was no Jackpot Winner.  Congrats also to our lucky dip €30 cash winners Margaret Hurley, Rathcormac,  Anke Fitzgerald, Glenagoul,  Brian Murphy, Raheen, Joe Barry, Kill St Anne and  Felicity Hanrahan, Araglen
This week's jackpot on Tuesday October13th was an impressive €5,400.
If your ticket has expired, we would appreciate if you would enter again via
Bride Rovers GAA Lotto

Tickets for the weekly draw cost just €2 each and can be purchased from Club members, in local businesses and online. A yearly ticket costs €90 and at this time of year would be a great present for family and friends.

REBEL Og u 12 FOOTBALL. A huge well done to the Bride Rovers Under12s (Div 3) who secured a fantastic victory over Killeagh in the Football Final on Saturday last, 10th October in Glenville.

After a hard-fought and competitive match, the boys put in a tremendous team performance to come away with a deserved win on a scoreline of 6-2 to 2-7. Their effort, determination and teamwork throughout the game were excellent and they can be very proud of their achievement.

Attention now turns to next Saturday when the team will compete in the (Div 1) Hurling Final against Sarsfields, with throw-in at 1.00pm. Venue details are to be confirmed.

 Team - Aaron Collins, Aaron Murphy, Adam McCarthy, Alan Finn, Bobbie Hoskins, Chris Kearney, Conor Hogan, Conor Howe, Conor O'Leary, Curtis Kelleher, Darragh Healy, Dave Fitzpatrick, Gearoid Dorgan, Harry Ryan, Killian Murphy (C) , Liam Ryan, Mark Kearney, Max Radley, Micheál Flynn, Petr Kiraly, Robbie Scanlon and Ronan Crowley.

 

 2026 EAST CORK JUNIOR AHC FINAL  On the Bank Hoilday Monday, August 3rd as we trooped out from the Castlelyons GAA grounds after losing to Dungourney in the first round of the East Cork Junior A Hurling Championship we probably didn’t think we’d be in the Final three months later. We lost that game by 2 14 to 0 15, we never really got going and after a great Div 1 JHL campaign this year the result was very disappointing. That was the first of our three Round Robin games and Richie and his selectors put the team through some more serious training in the subsequent days. We went to Glenville and had a very good win over Sars. In Round 3 we met Carrigtwohill in what was a ‘winner take all’ game -again in Glenville. That night the team played really well and we won by 1 19  to 1 9 and as other results came in we were into the semi final. That game was v Carrignavar and it turned out to be an epic extra time encounter. In our 4 games to date we have scored 4 77 and conceded  3  62

BRIDE ROVERS RESULTS IN EAST CORK FINALS DOWN THE YEARS.

1930`Bride Rovers 5  2 Leeside 0  1.

1931 Bride Rovers   Aghada  3 2 Bride Rovers  1  4

1932 Bride Rovers  4  6 Leeside 2  3.

1938  Bride Rovers 3  2  Cloyne 5 5

1968 Bride Rovers 5 8 Sarsfields 4  10

1969 Bride Rovers 3 11 Carrigtwohill 6  2- draw.

1969 replay, Bride Rovers 3 17 Carrigtwohill   6 4

1972 Bride Rovers 2 8 Dungourney 5  7

1973 Bride Rovers 7 11 Erins Own 6 14 -draw.

1973 replay, Bride Rovers 2 14 Erins Own 4 10

1997 Bride Rovers 0  9  Castlelyons 1 16

1998  Bride Rovers 2 13  Dungourney 2  6.

2025 Bride Rovers 3 11 Cobh 3 19.

 SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING.  A Special General Meeting  will be held on Thursday October 22nd at 8.30pm. There will be one item on the agenda: to vote on the following motion —

“That Bride Rovers GAA Club enter into a One Club structure with Bride Rovers Ladies Gaelic Football & Camogie Club.”

Information meetings were held to inform members on the proposal. However, should any member wish to discuss the proposal or seek clarification, they can contact the following: James Bermingham (Chairperson, Bride Rovers GAA) – 086 835 0741 Pa O’Driscoll (Vice-Chairperson, Bride Rovers GAA) – 086 811 3109, Irene Hogan (Chairperson, Bride Rovers LGFA & Camogie) – 087 654 8928 or Gary Clerkin (Chairperson, Bride Rovers Juvenile Club) – 087 969 107

COLMANS  DOUBLE WIN. St Colmans’ opened their Dean Ryan Cup Colleges competition in Pairc na Bride on Monday. Playing Castletroy from Limerick. Early in the 2nd half Colmans looked on course for an easy win when leading  by14 points. The Castletroy school which featured thirteen players from the Monaleen Club in their side played a great last quarter and brought  the margin down to five. St Colmans finished well to win by 1 20 to 0 17.  Jack Fitzgerald, Cody Scanlan and Finn Lynch from Bride Rovers all played their part. Then on Monday last in Knocklong had a two point win in the Harty Cup, again over Castletroy.  Dinny Fitzgerald, Cathal Barry, Cody Scanlon and Michael Walsh all helped in the 0 22 to 2 14 win in what was a poorish game overall- but a win is a win!

2025 EAST CORK FINAL.

Cobh 3 19  Bride Rovers 3 11.   Bride Rovers 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.

FITZY’S 50TH.   Every conceivable fancy dress costume from Fr, Ted’s Mrs, Doyle, Dracula, Superman,  Cowboys, pirates, zombies, Arab sheiks, tomb raiders and a myriad of other spectacular and outrageous outfits were to be seen in Barry’s Bar Rathcormac on last Saturday night. The occasion was the huge 50th birthday for Alan Fitzgerald which was a fantastic party. Everyone and anyone was there but ‘twas hard to know who most of the disguised guests were!  Alan has been an integral part of the Bride Rovers Club for many, many years. We wish him all the very best for the next 50 years.

GREEN, WHITE and GOLD.  It’s mighty to see the posters, signs, flags and buntings in our beloved Green, White and Gold all around the parish. This time last year it was County Final Fever as well as East Cork Delight that swept across Bartlemy, Rathcormac and Kildinan. This year has seen some fantastic displays from all our teams in every Grade but to reach the East Cork Final again is brilliant. No doubt Killeagh are a very strong side with 12 of the players who won the Title in 2024.  East Cork Championships are never easy to win. Back in the 1960’s and 70’s nearly every Club in East Cork was Junior A or Junior B and winning the Cup was a great achievement. It’s still the same today so we can expect a mighty contest in Cloyne on Sunday week. Cloyne requested to host this year’s Final to mark the 5oth anniversary of their ‘Double double’ in 1976. That year Cloyne won the A Grade Hurling and Football Championships as well as the A Grade Hurling and Football Leagues -a feat never achieved by any Club. The official launch for the 2026 East Cork Oil Junior A Grade Hurling Final was held in Cloyne o  Monday night last. Keep putting up the flags, buntings and colours.  We are very proud of Eddy Cashman and his team mates and wish them the very best on the day.

RATHCORMAC SCOUT GROUP MOVIE NIGHT.

LABHAR GAEILGE LINN.   Classes in Iris/ Ranganna Gaeilge for adults are commencing shortly in Gaelscoil De hÍde Fermoy. Classes are for beginners and those who have a cupla focail. The classes are on Wednesday evenings from 7.15 pm until 8pm
For further information, please contact Ailbhe Forsythe on 0876409519

BEST WISHES BALLYHOOLEY. Everyone in Bride Rovers extend best wishes to the Ballyhooley Junior Hurlers in next Saturday’s Junior Hurling Final. Attempting to win their first ever Avondhu A Grade Title  Ballyhooley will take on Dromina in Killavullen on Saturday afternoon. Wearing the No 1 Jersy for Ballyhooley will be Barry Johnson who gave brilliant displays for Bride Rovers for many, many years.  Best of luck to Barry and his comrades.

SCOR TALENT COMPETITION FOR under 17’s.

Scór na nÓg is back for 2026, with clubs across Cork now invited to get involved in the upcoming competitions.  The East Cork/Imokilly final for Scór na nÓg 2026 will take place on Saturday 7th of November at 7pm in Ballynoe Community Centre and entries are closing on FRIDAY 30th of OCTOBER. 

If you were Under 17 on 1 January 2026, you are eligible to take part in Scór na nÓg and represent your club across any of the eight disciplines that cover all aspects of Irish culture: 1 Rince Foirne/Figure Dancing; 2 Amhránaíocht Aonair/Solo Singing; 3 Bailéad Ghrúpa/Ballad Group;  4 Aithriseoireacht,  Scéalaíocht/Recitation-Scéalaíocht; 5 Nuachleas/Novelty Act; 6Ceol Uirlise/Instrumental Music; 7 Rince Seit/Set Dancing; and 8Tráth na gCeist/Table Quiz. 

An open County Tráth na gCeist Babtha 1 and 2 (Rounds 1 and 2) as per Leabhar Rialacha Scór will be held on Wednesday 11th of November in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh at 7:30pm.
We encourage as many Imokilly clubs to compete in the County Quiz. There will be NO Tráth na gCeist at the Imokilly Final.

Further information available at:  https://gaacork.ie/2026/09/21/scor-na-nog-2026-and-scor-na-bpaisti-2027-dates-announced/

If you are interested in participating and representing Bride Rovers  please contact our Cultural Officer Anna Hogan at 086-8602301.

REMEMBERING JOSEPHINE IN A SPECIAL WAY.  Announcing the Josephine O’Brien-Whitmarsh memorial charity event and raffle in aid of Cancer charities Friends of the late Bartlemy native will be doing something very special in memory of Josephine O’Brien-Whitmarsh, and also helping to raise vital funds for Cork ARC Cancer Support House and Marymount University Hospital & Hospice.
And there’s something exciting in it for you too…
Your donation will help support these two incredible charities, and at the same time give you the chance to take home one of our amazing prizes.
Every €10 qualifies for one entry… so the more you give, the more chances you have to WIN!!
Scan the QR code on the image below or donate at https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/josephineslegacy2026
Every €10 counts, every share helps, every bit of support makes a difference.
Donate. Share. Get involved. And who knows… you could be one of our lucky winners. Please help us make Josephine’s Legacy one to cherish.
For any further information, please contact Linda Aherne on 086 823 8185

SPONSORS; The Bride Rovers GAA Club sponsors are Fermoy Print & Design, Rathcormac Tyres, Gerard Gubbins Construction and Veolia -please support our sponsors whenever you can.